Canon’s EOS R line-up has proven to be some of the most powerful and currently popular content creation tools to date. It is also an indication of a new direction that the entire camera industry is moving toward – mirrorless. Then again, Canon only has the EOS R5, R6, and RP helming their mirrorless camera division. Now there is a new one, the new EOS R8. If you were not convinced by Canon to start going into their mirrorless ecosystem, you might be now.
The Canon EOS RP is and will still be Canon’s most affordable EOS R series camera to date. The Canon EOS R8 is not meant to replace the EOS RP then. It is meant to complete the EOS R collection and fill the gap between EOS RP and full-frame EOS R6. At the same time, it is Canon’s lightest EOS R camera yet, even lighter than EOS RP.
At 461g, the Canon EOS R8 is 20g lighter than the already light EOS RP. That weight has taken the battery and SD card into account. That weight also allows cameramen to haul the EOS R8 and shoot for longer and offer even more shoot flexibility.
For high-resolution, clear, and detailed photos, the Canon EOS R8 comes with a brand-new 24.2-Megapixel sensor. The new CMOS sensor works with their proven DIGIC X image processor. The new sensor is also capable of shooting at ISO 102,400 (stills). In video mode, it goes up to ISO 25,600, which is still rather high for shots in low-light conditions.
While it is a traditional interchangeable lens camera, the Canon EOS R8 is made to be excellent for videographers. That is not to say that it will be rubbish as a point-and-shoot stills camera. It is still an excellent photographer tool. You can get up to 40fps high-speed continuous shooting with the electronic shutter. If you prefer shooting in RAW, you get up to 30fps with that too. After all, it is a Canon camera.
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The lack of weight in the camera is rather perfect for extended free-handed video shoots. At the same time, Canon specifically developed something called the Movie Digital IS for the EOS R8. It is, technically, the same 5-axis in-body stabilization mechanism you can find in the highly acclaimed EOS R6 and R5. The Movie Digital IS adds tilt correction on top of that for extra stable footage in video shoots even without a gimbal. Since it is an in-body mechanism, it works even with lenses without optical stabilization.
The Canon EOS R8 is capable of shooting videos in up to 4K UHD resolution, which is expected from all of Canon’s latest cameras at this point. You can even shoot the videos with HDR 10-bit 4:2:2 colours baked in, if you want. It is an even more capable video shooter too than the EOS RP with up to 60fps 4K UHD video recording for up to 30 minutes (4K 30p limitless recording). That 4K UHD footage from the new 24.2-Megapixel CMOS sensor is also even more detailed than before since the entire sensor is being used to oversample the footage in 6K resolution before being recorded in 4K.
Canon’s very fast autofocus is rather famous in the camera industry, The new Dual Pixel CMOS AF II technology developed for the EOS R6 II makes an appearance here too for ultra-fast autofocus speeds. It can get a hold of an object in mere 0.03 seconds for that matter. It can lock onto and track various subjects including people, animals, and even vehicles. For video workflows, the clever focus breathing correction eliminates any sort of distortions or fluctuations when the focus changes from one object to the other.
Shooting videos in Logs is always recommended, especially if you want your videos to look extra sharp and detailed. In that case, you can shoot with Canon Log 3 at up to 40fps. It is not quite the 60p if you shoot without the Canon Log, but you are getting above 30fps videos with highly flexible colour grading options in post-production.
If you need a do-it-all camera for your streaming needs, the Canon EOS R8 is that one camera too. You can plug the camera to your streaming PC via USB type-C and get up to Full HD footage via the streaming apps or in video calls. You can get the camera running even without going through Canon’s app on your PC.
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Alongside the Canon EOS R8, Canon is also launching the RF24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM RF mount lens for full-frame cameras and RF-S55-210mm f/5-7.1 ISTM STM zoom lens for APS-C EOS R cameras. The RF24-50mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM zoom lens will be Canon’s lightest RF-mount lens available at 210g. It also features up to 4.5 stops in optical image stabilization. Combined with EOS R8’s Movie Digital IS, it offers up to 7 stops in image stabilization.
The Canon EOS R8 is now available for pre-order in the European and North American regions. There are no confirmed availability dates for Malaysia just yet. It is priced at about US$1,500 for the North American market. We are guessing that prices will hover around MYR 6,500-7,000 when it comes to Malaysia, but we are only speculating since there are no indications to local pricing at this time. More information on the Canon EOS R8 can be found on their website.
The recently showcased flagship product of TECNO PHANTOM X2 Pro 5G, astonished at the International Design Awards 2022, winning a Gold and a Bronze for its sustainable design.
LONDON, Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — TECNO, an innovative technology brand with operations in over 70 markets globally, continues to rack up more accolades as the 16th annual International Design Awards (IDA for short) recently unveiled its full list of winners, where among those celebrated is the impeccable design team behind TECNO’s newest flagship product under its premium sub-brand, the PHANTOM X2 Pro 5G Eco-Friendly Edition, winning the Gold Award in Media And Home Electronics-Phone and Other Communications Technology, and the Bronze Award in Design for Society-Eco-Sustainable-Design.
Founded in 2007, the IDA was created to appreciate, celebrate and promote the work of visionaries in the field of design. As one of the most prestigious and authoritative design awards in the world, this award means that TECNO PHANTOM X2 Pro Eco-friendly edition has been recognized by international professional judges and the industry in terms of sustainability, technological and innovative design concept. It is the world’s first smartphone to feature a retractable portrait lens comparable to a professional camera to create “studio-like” portrait photography. With a 65mm focal length, 2.5x optical zoom retractable portrait lens, the PHANTOM X2 Pro 5G revolutionizes image-making in the smartphone industry. The trailblazing smartphone also packs a powerful flagship MediaTek Dimensity 9000 5G chip, which delivering both outstanding performance and advanced power efficiency.
On top of its exceptional processing power, the PHANTOM X2 Series also have a unibody curved-screen design that softens the phone’s appearance and feel, while its 3.5D lunar crater back cover reduces the impact of the camera module, eliminating sharp corners and giving it a beautiful slimmer look.
Aimed to celebrate sustainable and smart designs from a variety of disciplines, the IDA serves as an important spotlight for not just the winning designers, but also the environmental impact their products have on the world. Committed to the cause, the PHANTOM X2 Pro 5G Eco-Friendly Edition was built with sustainability in mind, featuring an ultra-thin eco-friendly back cover that’s constructed using recycled materials recovered from oceans. In total, each back cover contains 14.4% recycled material which can reduce carbon emissions by approximately 38%, with each individual cover producing an estimated 2.4g fewer emissions on average. This significant reduction in carbon emissions have just been why it won the IDA Award in Sustainable Design at first attempt. However, the work isn’t done yet. The PHANTOM X2 design team hopes to encourage consumers worldwide to continue embracing sustainable lifestyles.
TECNO has always been committed to bringing outstanding products with both technology and design to consumers through innovation that constantly breaks boundaries. From winning the Sustainable Product Design award at the Loop Design Awards in September 2022, to now winning gold at the IDA, TECNO has more certainly proven itself to be an impeccable force in the premium smartphone market. With “Stop At Nothing” brand essence, TECNO will continue to design the best contemporary technologies for global users, giving them stylishly designed intelligent products that inspire them to never stop perusing their best selves and best futures.
JINJIANG, China, Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Lichen China Limited (the “Company” or “Lichen China”), a dedicated financial and taxation service provider in China, today announced the pricing of its initial public offering (the “Offering”) of 4,000,000 Class A ordinary shares at a public offering price of US$4.00 per Class A ordinary share. The Class A ordinary shares began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market on February 6, 2023 under the ticker symbol “LICN.”
The Company received aggregate gross proceeds of US$16 million from the Offering, before deducting underwriting discounts and other related expenses. In addition, the Company has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 600,000 Class A ordinary shares at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts.
Proceeds from the Offering will be used to expand the Company’s financial and taxation solution services, strengthen research and development (“R&D”) capabilities and expand self-developed software, improve brand recognition through multi-channel marketing, and working capital and general corporate matters.
The Offering was conducted on a firm commitment basis. Univest Securities, LLC was acting as the sole underwriter and book-running manager for the Offering. Ortoli Rosenstadt LLP was acting as U.S. counsel to the Company, and Hunter Fischer Taubman & Li LLC was acting as U.S. counsel to Univest Securities, LLC in connection with the Offering.
A registration statement on Form F-1 relating to the Offering was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) (File Number: 333- 264624) and was declared effective by the SEC on February 3, 2023. The Offering was being made only by means of a prospectus, forming a part of the registration statement. Copies of the prospectus relating to the Offering may be obtained from Univest Securities, LLC, by email at info@univest.us, or by standard mail to Univest Securities, LLC, 75 Rockefeller Plaza Suite 18C, New York, NY 10019. In addition, copies of the prospectus relating to the Offering may be obtained via the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the Company’s securities, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation or sale of any of the Company’s securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction.
About Lichen China Limited
Lichen China Limited focuses on providing financial and taxation solution services, education support services, and software and maintenance services under its “Lichen” brand. In recognition of the Company’s expertise and experience in the financial and taxation solution services industry for over 18 years, the Company has built up its reputation as a dedicated financial and taxation solution services provider of professional and high-quality services in China. For more information, please visit the Company’s website: https://ir.lichenzx.com/.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the Company’s use of proceeds from the Offering. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs, including the expectation that the Offering will be successfully completed. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” or similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s registration statement and other filings with the SEC.
SHENZHEN, China, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Tencent Music Entertainment Group (“TME,” or the “Company”) (NYSE: TME and HKEX: 1698), the leading online music and audio entertainment platform in China, today announced the integration of TME UNI Chart on Billboard’s official global website, introducing the most popular Chinese music to a worldwide audience while bringing broader international opportunities to Chinese musicians and high-quality works.
As a global music media brand, Billboard has built a strong reputation among artists, fans, and the industry at large over the past century. Billboard powers the ultimate global music destination and magazine, featuring unrivaled reporting on music news, issues, trends, while providing the industry’s definitive charts, including the most complete and well-respected database of charts across all music genres.
Entering 2023, TME has expanded TME UNI Chart’s data resources, building the most comprehensive and credible dataset through multi-dimensional statistical algorithms. Besides the existing seven platforms, including TME’s QQ Music, Kugou Music, Kuwo Music, and WeSing, the chart now also incorporates the data from JOOX, a music streaming service for Hong Kong and South East Asia, and Weixin Video Accounts, a short video platform within China’s most popular app, WeChat. In addition, it provides data relating to radio stations. TME UNI Chart now covers the most data resources in the Chinese music market.
Launched in 2018, the TME UNI Chart is designed to leverage data technologies to present the authentic popularity of music in China. Through years of upgrades to its dataset and algorithms, and optimization of multi-dimensional evaluation standards, the chart has become an indicator of popularity of new Chinese music releases.
The TME UNI chart contains data collected from hundreds of millions of music streams, and the TME Wave Chart is a list based on the professional perspectives of over a hundred musicians. Together, the two charts have built a ranking ecosystem for TME, presenting the Chinese music scene with a comprehensive, authentic, impartial and objective view to provide valuable references to music lovers, musicians and the industry.
Through this partnership with Billboard, TME UNI Chart will not only promote the exchange of data between global authoritative music charts but also help Chinese artists receive more attention from overseas audiences, resulting in the promotion of high-quality Chinese music throughout the world.
TME has long been striving for the construction of global cultural communication channels and platforms for Chinese original music. In 2022, partnering with Billboard, TME announced the “Chinese Music Gravity Project”, a first-of-its-kind initiative dedicated to championing Chinese music across the globe. The two parties have since implemented a number of initiatives to promote Chinese original music on the global stage. TME will continue the deep strategic cooperation with Billboard to bring selected music content to music lovers and to promote the presence of Chinese original music globally.
About Tencent Music Entertainment
Tencent Music Entertainment Group (NYSE: TME and HKEX: 1698) is the leading online music and audio entertainment platform in China, operating the country’s highly popular and innovative music apps: QQ Music, Kugou Music, Kuwo Music and WeSing. TME’s mission is to use technology to elevate the role of music in people’s lives by enabling them to create, enjoy, share and interact with music. TME’s platform comprises online music, online audio, online karaoke, music-centric live streaming and online concert services, enabling music fans to discover, listen, sing, watch, perform and socialize around music. For more information, please visit ir.tencentmusic.com.
Equipped with Advanced AI Software, Company’s New, High-efficiency VRF Solution Delivers a Smarter, More Comfortable Indoor Environment
SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — LG Electronics (LG) has announced the launch of the new Multi V™ i, a Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) solution equipped with the company’s highly evolved AI engine, in key global markets starting from Europe. Suitable for mid- to high-rise buildings, such as offices, schools, shopping malls, apartment buildings and hotels, the energy efficient Multi V i comes with a range of differentiated, smart features that help reduce energy consumption and deliver a more comfortable indoor environment – and a quieter outdoor environment – all-year-round.
LG Multi V™ i with 26HP as a single frame, VRF cooling and heating solution
AI Smart Care
The Multi V i’s sophisticated AI engine enables AI Smart Care, which leverages spatial and situational learning to optimize operation; adjusting cooling or heating power according to several variables, including the number of people in the room, humidity levels, and indoor and outside ambient temperature. This enables the product to improve energy savings by up to 24.7 percent.1 Meanwhile, AI Indoor Space Care helps maintain a steady temperature and reduce energy consumption by automatically turning on indoor units in occupied areas, and turning them off in unoccupied areas.
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AI Energy Management
Another efficiency-focused feature, AI Energy Management allows users to set energy consumption targets, which can help to lower the overall power usage of the Multi V i.
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Noise Target Control
The Multi V i also helps to enhance the comfort of those living in neighboring buildings or houses. Users can set an operational noise limit (from 50 to 70 decibels2) in advance to ensure that the sound produced by the outdoor unit does not exceed the level of volume they’ve specified.
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Weather Information Interlocking Control
Providing smart performance and convenience, the Weather Information Interlocking Control feature of LG’s VRF solution automatically selects custom operation modes – including Automatic Pre-heating and Automatic Snow Removal – based on the weather conditions.3 Automatic Pre-heating allows users to enjoy a warm indoor environment, even on the coldest days of the year, by automatically heating the room in advance, while Automatic Snow Removal prevents snow from accumulating and freezing on the outdoor unit.
LG Multi V™ i with 26HP as a single frame, VRF cooling and heating solution
Powerful Performance
Boasting powerful, dependable performance even in extreme weather conditions, the Multi V i has surpassed its predecessor, the Multi V 5, to become the most energy efficient LG VRF solution yet. 4 The unit’s newly designed biomimetic fan and an enhanced air-flow path combine to reduce fan-motor power consumption,5 resulting in improved energy savings. LG’s outstanding, new model can provide fresh, comfortable indoor air in any season, working at full cooling capacity in temperatures up to 43 degrees Celsius6, and full heating capacity in temperatures as low as negative 10 degrees Celsius.7
AI Smart Up
The Multi V i’s AI engine powers a variety of smart features, such as Auto Tuning and Remote Upgrade, which help to improve convenience and the overall user experience. The Auto Tuning system automatically tunes the compressor and motor during initial installation or when they need replacing, allowing for faster and easier setup and servicing. Meanwhile, with the Remote Upgrade system, LG’s VRF solution can be automatically updated to the latest software version without an on-site service visit. Furthermore, the Multi V i offers AI Smart Diagnosis, which provides automated system analysis and easy-to-read status reports to help reduce service times and boost reliability.
“Boasting our outstanding AI engine, the new Multi V i offers enhanced energy-savings, a more pleasant indoor environment and exceptional convenience,” said James Lee, head of the Air Solution Business Unit at LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company. “LG will continue to deliver complete air solutions leveraging its cutting-edge AI and industry-leading HVAC technologies.
1 Tested internally following KS Test Standard (KS B ISO 15042:2006) using 24 horespower (HP) model Multi V i. Results may vary depending on the applied model, local temperature and actual environment.
2 Available setttings are 50, 55, 60, 65 and 70 decibels.
3 The Weather Information Locking Control can be used by connecting the AccuWeather app to the ThinQ server. Results may vary depending on the applied model, local temperature and actual environment.
4 15 percent increase in energy efficiency compared to LG Multi V 5 (8HP) according to Energy Efficiency Rating (EER). Tested by Eurovent using testing models ARUM080LTE6 (Multi V i) and ARUM080LTE5 (Multi V 5). Results may vary depending on usage environment.
5 Power consumption of model RPUX202X9E (Multi V i) reduced by 12 percent compared to model RPUW20GX9E (Multi V 5).
6 The Multi V i can provide reliable cooling operation in temperatures (outdoor) ranging from negative 15 to 52 degrees Celsius (dry-bulb) and can operate at the full capacity in temperature as high as 43 degrees Celsius (dry-bulb). Based on LG Multi V i performance data in LG’s Product Data Book (PDB).
7 The Multi V i can provide reliable heating operaton in temperatures (outdoor) ranging from negative 30 to 18 degrees Celsius (wet-bulb) and can operate at the full capacity in temperature as low as negative 10 degress Celsius (wet-bulb). Based on LG Multi V i performance data in LG’s PDB. Results may vary depending on the applied model, local temperature and actual environment.
About LG Electronics Air Solution Business Unit
LG air conditioning provides optimized solutions for every sector and climate with a wide range of cutting-edge systems that bring exceptional heating, ventilation and air conditioning performance to buildings worldwide. Through our unmatched expertise and industry knowledge, we respond directly to the needs of businesses seeking digitalized and eco-conscious HVAC solutions. We are the partner your business has been looking for, and are well prepared to integrate our leading technology into your day-to-day operations, supporting you and your business every step of the way. For more information, please visit www.LG.com.
BEIJING, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — 36Kr Holdings Inc. (“36Kr” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: KRKR), a prominent brand and a pioneering platform dedicated to serving New Economy participants in China, announced today that it has applied the latest ChatGPT and AI-generated content (AIGC) technologies in its content production ecosystem to optimize its content production model and user experience. 36kr has always attached great importance to intelligent technology’s role in the production and aggregation of high-quality content. The application of the latest ChatGPT technology will empower the intelligent transformation, release, and distribution of basic data, such as enterprise news and market dynamics, as well as financing and other news reports, elevating content production efficiency and quality. Meanwhile, ChatGPT’s customized services will also enable 36Kr’s platform to publish updates on designated topics, send intelligent commentary responses and interact with others via chats, meeting users’ diverse needs in real time. So far, the user interaction rate on the 36Kr platform has improved by 90%, greatly enhancing user interaction and stickiness.
The development of ChatGPT demonstrates that cutting-edge technology is driving innovation in the field of content production and reshaping the industry landscape. In addition, ChatGPT is fully aligned with 36Kr’s content operation model, from its implication on content production and distribution to its influence on user access and interaction. Moving forward, 36Kr will continue to explore its application of ChatGPT and AIGC technologies to optimize the infrastructure of content production, distribution and operation, building a multi-faceted ecosystem encompassing pan-commerce, pan-technology, and pan-lifestyle content.
About 36Kr Holdings Inc.
36Kr Holdings Inc. is a prominent brand and a pioneering platform dedicated to serving New Economy participants in China with the mission of empowering New Economy participants to achieve more. The Company started its business with high-quality New Economy-focused content offerings, covering a variety of industries in China’s New Economy with diverse distribution channels. Leveraging traffic brought by high-quality content, the Company has expanded its offerings to business services, including online advertising services, enterprise value-added services, and subscription services, to address the evolving needs of New Economy companies and upgrading needs of traditional companies. The Company is supported by a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities. Through diverse service offerings and significant brand influence, the Company is well-positioned to continuously capture the high growth potential of China’s New Economy.
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “future,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “confident” and similar statements. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company’s beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: the Company’s goal and strategies; the Company’s future business development, results of operations and financial condition; relevant government policies and regulations relating to our business and industry; the Company’s expectations regarding the use of proceeds from this offering; the Company’s expectations regarding demand for, and market acceptance of, its services; the Company’s ability to maintain and enhance its brand; the Company’s ability to provide high-quality content in a timely manner to attract and retain users; the Company’s ability to retain and hire quality in-house writers and editors; the Company’s ability to maintain cooperation with third-party professional content providers; the Company’s ability to maintain relationships with third-party platforms; general economic and business conditions in China; possible disruptions in commercial activities caused by natural or human-induced disasters; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company’s filings with the SEC. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
Picking a smartphone in the modern era is tough. You want to settle on a budget. In most cases, a limited budget for your smartphone means that most flagship smartphones are out of reach. In that case, you will have to settle for mid-range smartphones.
Settling on a mid-range smartphone is not necessarily a bad thing though. It is, currently, the most competitive and crowded segments in the smartphone industry. That means you are really spoilt for choice. You are not getting subpar products either, mid-range smartphones today are full of features and can take on some flagships.
The POCO X5 Pro 5G
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Take the new POCO X5 Pro 5G mid-range smartphone for example. You get an AMOLED display this time. The 6.67-inch panel offers up to 120Hz in refresh rate, Dolby Vision certification, 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut, and 10-bit colour depth. It is not a QHD+ display, but a Full HD+ display is really all you need on a smartphone. At up to 900 nits as well, you will not be wanting for more brightness even under direct sunlight. Of course, the display is protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass 5.
Underneath the expansive display is a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G system on a chip (SoC). The octa-core processor is coupled with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage to ensure that the POCO X5 Pro 5G can handle anything you can throw at it. If you ever need more RAM, Dynamic RAM expansion 3.0 can borrow some of the storage space to serve as a slightly slower RAM.
Out the back of the POCO X5 Pro 5G is a very powerful 108-Megapixel main camera. On the side is an 8-Megapixel ultra-wide shooter and a 2-Megapixel macro camera. There is also another camera out the front, a 16-Megapixel shooter.
To keep the MIUI 14 (Based on Android 13) running all day and more is a 5,000 mAh batter within the metal body. The battery is capable of 67W quick charge too, so you do not have to keep it plugged in for too long, important when you are always in a rush. Yes, you get a charger with this device.
The POCO X5 5G
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At the more budget friendly end of the scale is the regular POCO X5 5G smartphone. It is still no slouch though.
Within the body is a Snapdragon 695 mid-range octa-core SoC. You also can get your POCO X5 5G with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. If that is not enough, you can also expand it with up to 1TB MicroSD card.
The internals allows MIUI 13 to run smoothly on the 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with up to 120Hz in refresh rate and an even brighter 1200 nits. You also get up to 4,500,000:1 contrast ratio for a respectable image reproduction that is even on par with some flagships. All of these is protected by Coring’s Gorilla Glass 3.
Out the back is a 48-Megapixel shooter that is still capable of taking breath taking photos. It is also supported by an 8-Megapixel ultra-wide sensor alongside a 2-Megapixel macro camera. The front-facing camera is downgraded a little too at 13-Megapixel over the 16-Megapixel of the Pro variant.
Within the svelte body is also a large 5,000mAh battery that should give you a few days of battery life. If you need, it still does quick charging, not as quick as the Pro variant though. Still 33W of charging speeds can also give you a full charge within two hours.
Price and Availability
The POCO X5 Pro 5G Will be available in three colours – Black, Blue, and Yellow. The POCO X5 5G will also be in available in three distinct colours – Green, Blue, and Black. The Pro variant will set you back MYR 1,299 onward while the vanilla POCO X5 will start from MYR 1,099. You can now get your hands on either one via Lazada and Shopee. More information can be found on their website.
With 185 airline customers, over 100 employees, and 7 locations, GO7 is ready to support the industry’s big ambitions, give back control to airlines and accelerate their commercial performance.
LONDON and MIAMI and TEL AVIV, Israel, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — GO7, formerly 777 Travel, has launched its new brand today as part of a broader strategy to unify its teams, processes, and corporate portfolio around its core mission to transform travel brands by putting power back into their hands. The launch of GO7 is a key milestone in a multi-year strategy of behind-the-scenes re-architecting of traditional airline solutions and the acquisitions of Air Black Box, WorldTicket and AeroCRS.
Adam Weiss, Head of Aviation Vertical, 777 Partners, said, “The GO7 brand reflects a growing recognition across the industry for greater ability and agility to innovate stagnant business models. At its core, GO7 unencumbers airlines and travel brands from how they’ve conventionally operated. The brand is about big, digital thinking, modularity and interoperability, and empowering airlines to open evolutionary revenue and distribution channels.”
GO7 cements 777 Partners’ ambitious travel technology strategy, which focuses on delivering solutions that create new commerce channels for airlines and travel companies and improve next-generation retailing, distribution, interlining, and passenger connectivity.
Meir Hadassi Turner, CEO of GO7, added, “There’s more passion and desire for travel from consumers than ever before, and demand is surging from new places and new operators. GO7 is an exciting moment for us and a key milestone in our journey to help airlines and travel brands meet this demand, generate more dynamic experiences and accelerate revenue growth without adding layers of complexity,” continues Turner. “This moment also recognises our valued customers and partners who have supported this journey and will be at the centre of everything through our next chapter.”
The travel technology units within GO7 already provide solutions for over 185 network, low-cost carriers, regional airlines and rail operations globally. These include global ticketing and distribution services, enabling airlines to easily expand their reach in key and underserved markets without compromising resources or revenue quality. Other solutions include next-generation passenger service systems, loyalty and payment platforms, and interlining, baggage, and disruption solutions that make it easier to create connected journeys for customers and generate revenue efficiently across an airline’s operations.
James Millett, Group Aviation & GO7 CMO, said, “GO7 is an exciting new brand that captures the spirit and scale of our ambition in travel technology. We’re a challenger brand built on deep travel experience, full of talented colleagues with a passion for applying cutting-edge technology to address opportunities in airlines that move the dial. GO7 is a brand platform that embodies the energy, momentum, pace and optimism of this valuable purpose and mission.”
With a leadership team rich with industry experience and passionate in its commitment to further democratise air travel and reimagine the travel experience, GO7 is poised to play a major role in industry restructuring at a time when a true transformation is essential for travel brands. GO7 is not just another travel technology company; it’s a catalyst for change and advancing the air travel industry.
About GO7 GO7 represents a new approach to travel technology, united by a core belief to give control back to airlines and other travel operators through flexible, customer-centric technology. GO7’s suite of integrated solutions allows airlines to transform their commercial operations using modern, agile technology flexibly designed as a ‘one-stop’ or bespoke solution. GO7’s foundations are proven, with over 185 airlines globally already using GO7 for ticketing and distribution, passenger servicing, loyalty, payments, interlining, baggage management and operational consulting. Visitwww.go7.io to learn more.
It is not that hard to see why so many regard Lenovo’s mobile computing products to be some of the highest rated laptops in the industry. Lenovo’s laptops are famous for their exceptional build quality. They are also some of the most reliable you can find in the industry at this point. At the same time, we think they are some of the most creative innovators in the mobile computing industry.
In that sense, we are usually quite excited to see new Lenovo products. We are also always looking forward to getting our hands on any Lenovo’s notebooks. We have had stelar experiences with their products and we expect just as much with this AMD powered Yoga Slim 7 Pro X (14-inch Gen7) thin-and-light laptop.
This laptop is quite special too. It comes with two types of GPU, an integrated one and a discrete one. If you look closely too, one of the stickers tells you also that the Lenovo Slim 7 Pro X is mostly made with content creators in mind. It is powered by one of the most powerful CPUs you can find in a modern notebook.
At retail price, the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro X starts at MYR 5,139. For that money, you are getting AMD’s Ryzen 6600 CPU with integrated Radeon graphics. For a price, you can opt for NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 30 series GPU. The configuration we have here will set you back MYR 7,559 at full retail price.
Is the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro X worth that kind of asking price? Does it live up to the Lenovo Yoga name? Should you get one? Let us dive in.
Design
The new 7th generation 14-inch Yoga Slim 7 Pro X is not a convertible as the ‘Yoga’ name traditionally suggests. It is a regular clamshell type notebook. The Onyx Grey shell is plain simple with a Lenovo logo engraved on the top right corner. The offset logo makes the laptop look even cleaner than anything you can find in the market.
The size of the laptop allows for two up-firing speakers to be placed a either side of the keyboard of the Yoga Slim 7 Pro X. The keyboard is also accompanied by a huge trackpad. We appreciate the large trackpad, especially when tabletop space is a premium.
Unlike most laptops, this power button is placed at the right side of the laptop. It does not offer fingerprint recognition, unfortunately. The right side of the laptop also houses the webcam toggle keeping the display area of the laptop clean and simple.
The all-metal construction makes the laptop heavier than most thin-and-light laptops. The construction adds some rigidity in the laptop’s body; its chassis hardly flexes. Even the hinge feels tight and reassuring resulting in minimised display wobble.
Hardware
As we mentioned, this Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro X packs both AMD’s and NVIDIA’s GPU. You are getting the Radeon integrated graphics with the Yoga Slim 7 Pro X thanks to the Ryzen 6900 within the all-metal body. For heavier graphic workloads, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 is there to pick up the slack.
Specifications
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro X
As tested
Processor (clock)
AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS Creator Edition 3.30 GHz octa-core with Turbo Boost (up to 4.90GHz) 16MB L3 cache
Intel WiFi 6E Bluetooth 5.1 2x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB-C® 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 2x Type-A 1x 3.5mm AUX Jack
Battery
70W with up to 15 hours life (quoted) 100W Type-C power adapter Rapid Charge
Operating System
Windows 11 Home 64-bit
Miscellaneous
FHD camera with IR Blaster Backlit Keyboard Dolby Atmos Stereo Speakers Far Field Microphone DisplayPort 1.4a over USB-C Windows Hello with Facial Recognition
Features
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro X does not feature a fingerprint sensor. It does pack a Full HD webcam with infrared (IR) blaster though. That means that Windows Hello is handled exclusively with facial recognition.
Full HD Webcam with Facial Recognition and Smart Appearance
You can hardly tell that it is a Full HD when you turn it on. The image lacks colour detail. It feels like you are looking at a black-and-white image. Skin tones are washed out, and some areas in your image might look overexposed.
Lenovo’s Smart Appearance is Lenovo’s camera app that is supposed to replace the basic Windows camera app. You can change your background, enhance the image, and even correct ‘Eye Contact’ with the app. In our test though, we never got some of the functions to work properly. We only saw the image enhancer working to reduce some of the exposure issues. It also does not play well with video conferencing apps, oddly enough.
The webcam works for Windows Hello though. Unfortunately, the laptop does not go to sleep or log off once you move away from the device. In that case, if you are moving away from your laptop, you need to log off manually.
Touch Sensitive Display
Touch inputs and gestures are currently some the most intuitive ways to exploit Windows 11 and its apps. For example, scrolling through websites is much better with a flick. Scrolling through word documents is also a breeze via touch input. We also find that touch input works well with creative apps like Adobe Lightroom and even Premiere Pro for both photo and video editing. If you need if for drawing, you might want to think of getting a proper stylus for it.
Dolby Atmos Harman Speakers
Most times, you want to brush off the ‘professionally tuned speakers’ gimmick. That is because that is technically what they are – gimmicks. Not this one. When they say that their Harman speakers are Dolby Atmos tuned, we believe them.
Low-end frequencies are detailed despite its lack of subwoofer. Of course, the lack of subwoofer means you are lacking some bass punch. There is no bass compensation in the tuning either. Your high-end and mid-range tones are detailed and clear. For music and even movies, the speakers are detailed and powerful enough for an elevated level of immersion.
We can even trust the speakers on the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro X when it comes to video or audio production. While you still want to use headphones when you get the chance, the Dolby Atmos speakers offers enough detail and clarity for production work.
Two USB Type-C + USB Type-A
We find that having an extra USB port on your laptop can be useful when it comes to expandability. Most wireless mice today still rely on a 2.4Ghz receiver for the best latency and performance. The 2.4Ghz will take up a USB type-A port. With the Lenovo, you still have an extra USB port for other things like your external drive.
They sacrificed an HDMI port in favour of the USB ports. While a USB Type-C hubs exist for a reason, it is an extra attachment to carry. An HDMI output will be extra useful for better calibrated, high-resolution, large factor desktop displays. Still, both USB Type-C ports are DisplayPort 1.4 compatible.
That Keyboard Though
The tactility on the Yoga Slim 7 Pro X is satisfying and reassuring. It is one of those keyboards that lets you know that you have done something intentionally without making too much noise about it. Key travel feels plenty enough, which adds to the tactility and type feel. The rigidity of the chassis also plays a part to the great keyboard feel.
Performance – AMD’s Best with NVIDIA’s Entry-Level
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro X we have here packs a Ryzen 9 6900HS. This is also a Creator Edition processor that clocks in at 3.30GHz. You also get NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 3050 within the Yoga laptop. In any case, 100W does not seem enough to keep the CPU and GPU going at full chat.
Multitasking & Productivity
For regular Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and even Excel use cases, the Yoga laptop works as well as any laptop can. Thanks to the fast and ample 32GB DDR5 RAM, multiple instances of Microsoft Word, or PowerPoint can work at the same time without significant lags. Even an extensive Excel spreadsheet could be worked on with little issues.
The discrete GPU is most useful for Adobe’s Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, and even Lightroom. We use Adobe’s Premiere Pro to edit and render a two minute and 50 second 4K video. Scrubbing through the video is smooth and quick. It renders the 4K video (H.264) in about 16 minutes, which is rather commendable. The cooling fan can be heard in these conditions but it is nowhere near annoying. The heat does get a little uncomfortable, but thankfully it is concentrated at a small area above the keyboard array.
Entertainment & Gaming
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro X can be used for gaming thanks to its discrete GPU. You want to adjust your expectations on its gaming performance since the GPU is an entry-level NVIDIA GeForce. You also want to keep in mind that you have a 3K resolution, 120Hz display.
We ran games like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO), Two Point Hospital, and F1 2022 on the laptop. On the Lenovo’s 3K resolution PureSight display, F1 2022 looks great. Gameplay for F1 2022 is a little on the choppy side though even at ‘low’ settings. You get nearly 50fps in the game, but there are some noticeable lags. In CS:GO you get up to about 90fps, which does not sound like a bad thing. It jumps from anywhere between 40 to 90fps though, which makes the game feel a little choppy. Two Point Hospital on ‘high’ graphics settings runs at up to 35fps on the Yoga Slim 7 Pro X, even at its lowest 20fps the game is still playable and looks good on the display. In this case, we do not recommend competitive titles on the notebook.
The 3K display is not just useful for your colour grading purposes. The IPS panel can be easily enjoyed via Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, and even YouTube. Though Netflix and Prime Video will not show movies at 4K, they still look good on what Lenovo calls their PureSight IPS display. Dolby Vision ensures that compatible movies from Netflix look as they are intended on the big screens making movies more enjoyable and immersive. While 16:10 aspect ratio is great for productivity, we find the wasted space on the top and bottom of the display while watching videos quite annoying.
Battery Life
To our surprise, the included 100W USB type-C charger is more than capable to keep the powerful CPU and GPU alive while charging the battery. In ‘rapid charge’ mode that you can turn on via Vantage, you can charge the laptop in less than two hours. Both the GPU and CPU demands up to 70W in total, which explains its ability for fast charging.
Our 65W GaN charger does not charge the laptop as fast as its original charger, but it still charges the laptop. We typically use the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro X for Word processing, a lot of web browsing, some music listening, some YouTube, and Netflix. In our typical use, we got nearly 9 hours of use out of it before scrambling for our chargers. For something that can pull 70W for gaming and production purposes at this size, it is impressive. Of course, with our GaN charger, charging becomes a lot slower in high-performance situations.
Display – Delightful Touch
The display on the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro X is one of the best in its class. The one we have here is a 14.5-inch PureSight IPS panel offering 3,072 by 1,920 pixels. As mentioned, the display outputs at 100% sRGB colour gamut and is calibrated to Δ<1 for the most accurate colour reproduction possible.
The Yoga Slim 7 Pro is a mobile powerhouse meant for content creators. The display is a direct reflection of that. With the display, we could do all our colour calibration and editing anywhere and at any time as long as the battery capacity allows. Of course, in the case of content production, keeping the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro is always preferable.
The 3K display is also highly colour accurate. It offers 100% sRGB colour gamut and ΔE<1 for the most accurate colour reproduction you can find on a laptop in its class. That allows us to do a complete colour grading for our videos and photos on this laptop directly too.
Above the display, is also a colour ambient light sensor and a time-of-flight sensor. The color ambient light sensor detects light temperature around the room and changes the colour profile of the display based on that information. That function protects your eyes and at the same time optimises your viewing experience on the notebook.
With Doby Vision calibration as well, certified shows on Netflix really come to life on the display. Images look sharp and clear even if they are not projected as 4K images on the 3K display. While there is no clever upscaling technology, the 3K display manages to ensure that all images look good and immersive.
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro X – Near Perfect
The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Pro X retails at MYR 7,559 (as tested). However you look at it, the asking price is steep for a laptop of its class. To most, this notebook is an overkill. We also think that price should pay for an OLED display that is becoming more standard for modern laptops though. It also lacks a fingerprint sensor which could be useful especially in situations where facial recognition fails. We also think that an HDMI port could be an important feature in laptop with this calibre, especially for content creators.
We love this thing though. Everything about it suits our use case. It fits the bill for any sort of content creator. While the display can only go up to 180o, we think that it is worthy of the Yoga namesake.
At its size, it is one of the heaviest laptops you can find in the industry. It is not the thinnest laptop you can find too, but you can hardly find a laptop this size packing this much power under the hood. With that in mind, we think that the weight is a direct effect to the cooling requirements of the internals.
That power is exactly what we need for our daily use case. We can edit videos and render them remotely. You can game casually without a fuss. The excellent keyboard allows us to work with the laptop for extended periods without too much fatigue. The speakers are also excellent enough for both production work and entertainment.
Because it is not a 4K display, the Netflix app can only display at Full HD resolution. The expansive 14.5-inch display is still a great display for entertainment. It is also excellent for video and photo workflows thanks to its 3K richness and colour accuracy.
You can opt out from the discrete GPU. You can go for an AMD Ryzen 5 6600HS CPU instead of the ranger topping Ryzen 9. It that configuration the price drops to MYR 5,000, which is still a lot of money for a mid-ranger. You can also opt for the slightly more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS either with integrated Radeon graphics or NVIDIA’s GeForce GTX 1650 instead at MYR 5,469 (starting from). You can check them out yourself at their website.
JACS Capital officially invests in future of Bramble
ASHEVILLE, N.C., Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Bramble, the next-gen continuous improvement software company, is excited to announce Jeff Immelt has been appointed to its advisory board, and JACS Capital, Mr. Immelt’s family office, has joined as an investor. The announcement comes as Bramble has entered a period of rapid growth.
Jeff Immelt
“We are thrilled to partner with Jeff,” said Bramble CEO, Dan Wain. “The depth of Jeff’s experience is unparalleled and we are excited to have the opportunity to work with him so closely on the future of Bramble.”
Mr. Immelt, former chairman and CEO of GE, and former Executive Chairman of athenahealth, has been named to Barron’s “World Best CEO’s” three times. Since then, he has been a lecturer on systems leadership at Stanford Business School and has worked directly with innovative companies in the healthcare, IoT, industrial automation and clean tech industries. Mr. Immelt brings immense experience to the Bramble team.
“Bramble fills a much needed gap in the way managers lead their teams,” said Immelt. “The combination of advanced analytics and habit-formation is an exciting approach to enhancing productivity while also staying focused on engagement within an organization. I look forward to working with Dan and the team at Bramble as they change the way teams are managed around the world.”
To learn more about Bramble, visit brmbl.io.
About Bramble
Bramble is a cloud-based platform designed to simplify management by providing real-time insight into operational performance, process and cost effectiveness, and sizing of improvement opportunities. Through our intuitive solution, Operations, Transformation, HR, IT & Finance departments gain real-time access to all the key metrics required for effective, continuous, and sustainable improvement.
Contact: Dan Wain, CEO dan@brmbl.io (816) 328-3378
Bramble is a cloud-based platform designed to simplify management by providing real-time insight into operational performance, process and cost effectiveness, and sizing of improvement opportunities. Through our intuitive solution, Operations, Transformation, HR, IT & Finance departments gain real-time access to all the key metrics required for effective, continuous, and sustainable improvement.
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