[next@Acer 2023] Acer’s Latest Predator Orion X Desktop is Probably the Most Powerful Small Form Factor Desktop Tower You Can Buy Now.

April 22, 2023 Darwin Sucipto Leave a comment

They say if you are looking for a desktop PC, you do not buy a pre-built desktop set. While that may generally be true, we think that there are some exceptions. We think Acer’s Predator Orion gaming towers are part of that exception.

Pre-built desktop towers do have their place still in the personal computing market. It is for those who want the convenience of a PC tower without the hassle and knowledge of picking the right parts at the right prices and putting them together yourself. A pre-built gaming PC like the Orion set-up is made for those who just want the best plug-and-play gaming solution so that they can focus on the gaming instead of the whole process of putting a PC together.

Most of the time, when you buy a pre-built gaming tower though, you get a mid-size tower that can take up a little bit of space on your desktop. Not the new Predator Orion X that Acer has just introduced in their next@Acer 2023 though.

The Power of Orion

PREDATOR ORION X POX 950 POX 650 03 — Source: Acer

Welcome to what is probably the most advanced Predator desktop tower ever made, the Predator Orion X. It is Acer’s most powerful gaming PC to date, and it is not hard to see why. It packs Intel’s very rare and very powerful Intel Core i9-13900KS Special Edition. Alongside the most powerful Intel processor you can buy today is also the most powerful GPU you can find on the market today – the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GPU. You get up to 32GB in RAM and up to 2TB in storage. Those components are not just what made the Orion X the most advanced and unique Predator desktop to date though. It is the size of the Orion X that makes it the most unique Predator product to date.

It is packed in a rather small case, smaller than the outgoing Orion 3000, half of the Orion 3000 in fact. While small form factor PCs are not something new, how clever the Predator is though, the compact desktop industry could learn a thing or two from the construction of the Predator Orion X. The way Predator constructs the Predator Orion X allows easy access to the components for future upgrades and even cooling avenues for the powerful hardware.

No, the Founder’s Edition NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GPU will not fit into this little case. Yes, the Founder’s Edition NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 is the smallest air-cooled RTX 4090 card there is. Who said anything about air cooling the graphics card though?

Advanced Cooling Solution

The Predator Orion X’s CPU and GPU are both liquid-cooled, a first in the Predator Orion line-up. The custom liquid-cooling solution allows the graphics card package to be a lot more compact than even the Founder’s Edition card for a package as small as the Orion X. It also keeps the CPU running happily to its limits without the worry of restricted airflow in a smaller case.

Predator’s think tanks have designed the chassis to have three distinct “zones” as they put it. They divided the chassis into three different compartments for both easy access and optimum airflow to each powerful component. Zone 1, or the first compartment, at the right side of the chassis is where you find the main motherboard and CPU components. Easy access to the mother board also allows you to conveniently replace or upgrade your SSD. You can also easily swap out your PSU (Power Supply Unit) from Zone 1. Then you have Zone 2, right behind Zone 1 where you can easily access the GPU unit. There are also 2.5-inch SATA SSD trays and slots here for you to add even more storage to the compact PC. Zone 3 sits at the top of the desktop tower. There, you get access to the fan and 240mm radiator for the custom liquid-cooled loop. The pump for this radiator set-up sits on top of the CPU cooling block to keep things even more compact.

Sci-Fi Level Access

PREDATOR ORION X POX 950 POX 650 02 — Source: Acer

They say that the Predator Orion X is inspired by Sci-fi, more specifically a space capsule. The entire thing, including the liquid cooling system weighs only 9kg. With “sci-fi” in mind, they used plenty of aluminium on the chassis; the top and side panels are made of aluminium. The front has some aluminium that houses some RGB strips to create that signature Predator logo. It is covered by a glass panel just to add to the drama and sci-fi feel and look. To make it even cleverer though, all the essential panels can be disassembled without tools. The latches holding on to the top and side panels are conveniently and cleverly numbered, accessible from the front panel. The only thing holding the latches in place is the glass cover that attaches to the front panel via magnets, so that is tool-less too.

It is not like you are sacrificing much in terms of connectivity with the compact Predator Orion X too. The motherboard packs Killer Wi-Fi with Wi-Fi 6E support so that you can place the Predator Orion X anywhere in your house and game online without the fear of unstable connections. It is also especially useful for LAN parties, if we must point out. There are two USB 3.2 Gen1 USB Type-A and Type-C ports easily accessed at the front panel. The front panel also offers a 3.5mm combo jack in case you want a robust headphone set-up to go with your Orion X. Of course, if you prefer a more wired interface for the internet, theres is the usual RJ45 port at the back alongside three USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports, and a USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C port.

Price and Availability

The Predator Orion X will be available in the North American markets in September 2023 onward. No colour options to choose from here, just the signature black that any Predator Orion products come with. Prices will start at US$ 2,999 (MYR 13,310*). There are no confirmations on its availability date just yet in Malaysia. For more information on Predator Orion X, you can head over to their website.

*Approximately based on exchange rate of US$ 1= MYR 4.44 as of 22/04/2023 on xe.com

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TECH4ALL: Driving Inclusion and Sustainability with Partnerships

April 22, 2023 TechENT Syndication Leave a comment

– Huawei and its global partners hosted a media roundtable at HAS2023

SHENZHEN, China, April 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — At a media roundtable held yesterday at Huawei Global Analyst Summit 2023, Huawei and its global partners shared the latest TECH4ALL practices and discussed how digital technology enables a more inclusive and sustainable digital world.

Huawei and partners held TECH4ALL roundtable on Day 2 at HAS 2023

During the session, several of Huawei’s global TECH4ALL partners also made updates on projects that are currently running across the globe. A key message was that for each project, the powerful combination of technology and partnerships has been fundamental to driving positive outcomes.

“All our efforts in TECH4ALL initiatives have only been possible due to the combination of technology and partnerships,” said Jeffrey Zhou, President of ICT Marketing for Huawei in his opening remarks at the roundtable.

Since the initiative’s launch in 2019, Huawei has worked closely with governments, customers, international organizations, research institutes, and NGOs to make the social value of digital technology as far-reaching as possible.

Driving Equity and Quality in Education

To drive inclusion and help build sustainable futures, TECH4ALL education projects have so far reached 220,000 beneficiaries globally. Priority beneficiaries are remote and rural communities and underserved groups, including women and girls, unemployed youth, people with disabilities, the elderly, and K12 students and teachers.

During the roundtable, YouChange China Social Entrepreneur Foundation shared its vision underlining how technology-based support platforms empower early-career teachers in rural areas by providing online training to develop their professional capabilities and confidence.

“The greatest development is the development of human beings. In the future, we would love to continue working with Huawei, enhancing rural education through technology,” said Hui Ling, Secretary General for YouChange China Social Entrepreneur Foundation.

Conserving Nature with Technology

In the area of sustainability and nature conservation, TECH4ALL projects have helped conserve biodiversity efficiently and manage natural resources sustainably in 46 protected areas across the globe, including 5 pilot projects under the Tech4Nature partnership set up in 2020 between Huawei and International Union for Conservation of Nature.

“When we talk about biodiversity and area-based conservation, technology can really help us in assisting in monitoring and strengthening reporting on biodiversity, climate and area-based conservation targets,” said Khalid Pasha, Asia Coordinator, IUCN Asia Regional Office.

During the roundtable, TECH4ALL partner C Minds shared on the Mexico Tech4Nature project. Launched in May 2022 with IUCN, C Minds and other local partners, the project is harnessing the power of AI and community centered approaches to safeguard biodiversity in the Dzilam State Reserve, including the endangered North American jaguar.

“The use of technologies provides the ability to scale up conservation action to unprecedented levels and ensure shorter time frames, which we achieved in this case, that the results of years of manual tagging and data interpretation were achieved in less than 1 year of working together with technology and partnerships. It also provides the ability to create transparent and measurable impact,” said Regina Cervera Pacheco, Project Coordinator for C Minds.

Using ICT to Boost Rural Development

ITU-D also attended the session to update on the Smart Village Pakistan project. Launched in January 2023, this project model accelerates the impact of multiple SDGs by increasing last-mile access and provides remote villages with access to a range of digital services, including e-health, e-education, and e-commerce with a view to improving the quality of life and economic opportunities.

“Pakistan is ITU’s first smart village programme in Asia Pacific under the Smart Villages and Smart Islands initiative. We are very proud of partnering with the Government of Pakistan and Huawei in this. These kinds of pilots also bring in new partners, who can bring about even bigger changes. I’d like to thank all those who have stepped in to make this a success.” said Ashish Narayan, Program Coordinator at the ITU Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific.

With the TECH4ALL partners at the media roundtable clearly showing what working together with common goals can achieve in practice, Huawei hopes to continue enabling inclusion and sustainability through innovative technologies and long-term partnerships.

About Huawei TECH4ALL

TECH4ALL is Huawei’s long-term digital inclusion initiative and action plan. Enabled by innovative technologies and partnerships, TECH4ALL is designed to help promote inclusion and sustainability in the digital world.

For more information, please visit Huawei TECH4ALL website at https://www.huawei.com/en/tech4all

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Re/CASETiFY announces its annual Earth Day Scorecard touting 88,185 lbs diverted from landfills among many more sustainability advancements

April 22, 2023 TechENT Syndication Leave a comment

LOS ANGELES, April 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Today, in celebration of Earth Day, the global lifestyle brand CASETiFY announced its annual scorecard for Re/CASETiFY, the name encompassing the different environmental initiatives of the brand. As a major highlight, Re/CASETiFY has diverted over 88,185 lbs of plastic from landfills since its inception thanks to its upcycling program, which is the equivalent of 430,000 phone cases globally. The brand has also planted over 394,000 trees in partnership with different organizations. That’s enough to offset 19 million pounds of carbon each year – equivalent to keeping 250 cars off American roads for a full 12 months.

The global tech accessory brand is proud to continue leading the industry with its highly impactful environmental practices with 430,000 cases upcycled since Re/CASETiFY’s inception

At the core of the brand’s environmental scheme there’s a key technology. The Re/CASETiFY material. This material is made out of pellets obtained from the upcycling of old phone cases that have been donated to the brand by users from all over the world with the incentive of store credit. These pellets are then used to create new CASETiFY phone cases.

CASETiFY CEO & Co-Founder, Wes Ng, comments: “people don’t just buy sustainable products. They buy great products. And nowadays, for a product to be great, it needs to be manufactured as environmentally friendly as possible. That’s why we put Re/CASETiFY at the core of our business”.

More collection images can be found HERE.

By the end of 2022, the program achieved the following milestones since its inception:

430,000 user-donated phone and airpods cases diverted from landfills, which is the equivalent t 40,000kg of plastic that was used for upcycling purposes.
Through our partnership with EARTHDAY.ORG, CASETiFY planted over 394,000 trees in partnership with different organizations; enough to offset 19 million pounds of carbon each year. This is equivalent to keeping 250 cars off American roads for a full 12 months.

Beyond releasing its latest results, the brand has also released its intentions for the next year:

Further develop a climate and emissions reduction roadmap that considers more than plastic waste.
Increase the adoption of more responsible raw materials across the CASETiFY product portfolio
The brand is on track to open 100 stores by 2025, which will exponentially increase the availability of Re/CASETiFY collection points across the world and in turn further encourage upcycling.

In order to understand more about the RE/CASETiFY program, please visit the CASETiFY Sustainability page and follow along on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Twitter.

About CASETiFY

CASETiFY is the global lifestyle brand and home to the first and largest platform for customized tech accessories. Created with the highest-quality materials and most cutting-edge designs, CASETiFY’s products turn your personal electronics into stylishly slim, drop-proof accessories. Known for tapping top artists and creatives for its Co-Lab program, CASETiFY gives brands and individuals the opportunity to share their unique visions with the world. For more information on CASETiFY, its stores, partners and products, please visit www.CASETiFY.com.

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Facemoji Keyboard Unveils Facemoji AI – Enabling Users to Better Express Themselves with AI-Assisted Messages

April 21, 2023 TechENT Syndication Leave a comment

SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Facemoji Keyboard, the world’s first content-creation keyboard with rich in-app resources, announced today the launch of Facemoji AI, an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant that offers new ways to customize English messages. The keyboard now includes six key messaging features: Change My Tone, Smart Reply, Grammar Check, Caption Wizard, Hashtag Generator, and Smart Compose – providing users with an easier and more engaging way to communicate and express themselves.

Simplify the way you write with Facemoji AI

“For a long time, Facemoji has helped users express themselves with our range of emoji, but with this update, Facemoji is now able to assist people in actually writing more intricate messages as well,” said Natalia Lin, Product Lead at Facemoji Keyboard. “Facemoji AI enables users who may struggle with expressing themselves to put their feelings into words and navigate potentially challenging conversations – whether it be romantic messages, friendly banter or professional communications. We’re thrilled to offer this new AI feature and are eager to expand our Facemoji AI topic portfolio to assist all users with their messaging and communication needs.”

To help users more easily express themselves, the Change My Tone feature generates messages tailored to the user’s selected tone, and the Smart Reply feature recommends quick responses based on the messages users receive. Grammar Check scans messages for grammatical errors, spelling mistakes and other language issues, ensuring that messages are polished and professional every time. For emails, the Smart Compose feature uses AI to craft thoughtful and complete messages based on a few keywords.

Available on TikTok, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, the Caption Wizard and Hashtag Generator features enable users to create more meaningful social media posts by suggesting creative captions and proposing trending hashtags, based upon the user’s social content.

The initial version of Facemoji AI supports all English keyboard users, and each Facemoji user can use the feature up to ten times per day by simply clicking the robot icon on the Facemoji Keyboard toolbar. Facemoji is currently developing an enhanced version of the feature to support more messaging needs as well as more of its 120+ languages.

Appealing to tech-savvy individuals looking for unique ways to express themselves, Facemoji Keyboard has over 500 million global downloads and is available to users in 190+ countries and regions for free on Android or iOS. Learn more at https://www.facemojikeyboard.com/.

About Facemoji Keyboard

Facemoji Keyboard is the world’s first content-creation keyboard that allows users to find, design or invent the trendiest and smartest ways to express themselves. With Facemoji, users can fully customize their keyboard and create and share unique expressive designs, so every user can be a modern trendsetter in content creation.

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Cango Inc. Announces New Share Repurchase Program

April 21, 2023 TechENT Syndication Leave a comment

SHANGHAI, April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Cango Inc. (NYSE: CANG) (“Cango” or the “Company”), a leading automotive transaction service platform in China, today announced that its board of directors has authorized a new share repurchase program (the “New Share Repurchase Program”) under which the Company may repurchase up to US$50 million worth of its outstanding (i) American depositary shares (“ADSs”), each representing two Class A ordinary shares, and/or (ii) Class A ordinary shares over the next 12 months starting from April 25, 2023.

The Company’s proposed repurchases may be made from time to time on the open market at prevailing market prices, in privately negotiated transactions, in block trades and/or through other legally permissible means, in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. The number of ADSs and/or Class A ordinary shares repurchased and the timing of repurchases will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, price, trading volume and general market conditions, along with Cango’s working capital requirements and general business conditions. The Company’s board of directors will review the New Share Repurchase Program periodically, and may authorize adjustment of its terms and size. The Company plans to fund the repurchases from its existing cash balance.

On April 22, 2022, the Company announced a share repurchase program (the “Existing Share Repurchase Program”) under which the Company may repurchase up to US$50 million worth of its outstanding ADSs and/or Class A ordinary shares. Pursuant to the Existing Share Repurchase Program, the Company had repurchased 2,794,557 ADSs from the open market with cash in the aggregate amount of approximately US$5.7 million up to April 17, 2023. For avoidance of doubt, the Existing Share Repurchase Program will remain in effect until its expiration on April 25, 2023.

About Cango Inc.

Cango Inc. (NYSE: CANG) is a leading automotive transaction service platform in China connecting car buyers, dealers, financial institutions, and other industry participants. Founded in 2010 by a group of pioneers in China’s automotive finance industry, the Company is headquartered in Shanghai and has a nationwide network. Leveraging its competitive advantages in technological innovation and big data, Cango has established an automotive supply chain ecosystem, and developed a matrix of products centering on customer needs for auto transactions, auto financing and after-market services. By working with platform participants, Cango endeavors to make car purchases simple and enjoyable, and make itself customers’ car purchase service platform of choice. For more information, please visit: www.cangoonline.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States 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” and similar statements. Among other things, the “Business Outlook” section and quotations from management in this announcement, contain forward-looking statements. Cango may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the SEC, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Cango’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: Cango’s goal and strategies; Cango’s expansion plans; Cango’s future business development, financial condition and results of operations; Cango’s expectations regarding demand for, and market acceptance of, its solutions and services; Cango’s expectations regarding keeping and strengthening its relationships with dealers, financial institutions, car buyers and other platform participants; general economic and business conditions; and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Cango’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 Cango does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.

Investor Relations Contact

Yihe Liu
Cango Inc.
Tel: +86 21 3183 5088 ext.5581
Email: ir@cangoonline.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Cango_Group

Helen Wu
Piacente Financial Communications
Tel: +86 10 6508 0677
Email: ir@cangoonline.com

Source: Cango Inc.

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[next@Acer 2023] Acer Doubles Down on Sustainability and Air Quality with New Acerpure Pro Vero

April 21, 2023 Nur Jeevan Leave a comment

Acer’s Vero brand is really branching out this year. The company has already announced a projector with the Vero brand. Now, the Vero brand is making its debut on Acerpure products. Acerpure made its debut not too long ago and bullodzed Acer into the home and living space. So far, the sub-brand has been used primarily for air-purifiers, air circulators and fans.

With the Acerpure Pro Vero, Acer is making its most capable air purifier a tad bit more environmentally friendly by adopting the same technology used to make its Vero laptops. The Acerpure Pro Vero has a chassis made of 35% post consumer recycled (PCR) plastics. The adoption of these plastics has helped decrease the carbon footprint of owning an Acerpure Pro.

Aside from this, the Acerpro Pro Vero comes with a simple, modern design that allows it to blend in seamlessly into your home. It’s equipped with a PM 2.5 air quality sensor which detects suspended particles in the air. It uses this information to automatically adjust the setting of the Acerpure Pro system in “Green mode”. The DC motor allows for more efficient use of energy when it comes to operating the Acerpure Pro.

The hallmark feature of the Acerpure Pro is the 3-in-1 HEPA filtration system. This system is able to filter out 99.9% of PM2.5 particles and is able to reduce the concentration of allergens in your room and home. It can also filter out formaldehydes thanks to an anti-formaldehyde coating on an activated carbon cotton-infused filter.

Pricing & Availability

The Acerpure Pro Vero (AP353-10W) will be available in Taiwan starting in May. It will also be making its way to select markets in the Pan Asia Pacific and EMEA Regions.

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[next@Acer 2023] Power, Productivity & Sustainability in a Chromebook with the Acer Chromebook Spin 714

April 21, 2023 Nur Jeevan Leave a comment

Looking for an alternative to Windows? Well, Chromebooks are slowly becoming a more stable, option with constant internet connectivity making them the perfect device for learning or even enterprises looking for a versatile remote work option with security in mind. Acer has introduced an updated Chromebook Spin 714 with premium specifications and build and even a special version built for enterprises.

Acer Chromebook Spin 714 CP714 2W CP714 2WN Lifestyle 01 — *Source: Acer*

The Chromebook Spin 714 isn’t just a Chromebook. It brings some of the best features that Acer has to offer. The laptop itself is made of premium anondised aluminium which gives it a refined finish. It’s also rate U.S. MIL-STD-810H for durability.

On the inside, the Chromebook Spin 714 comes with a 13th generation Intel Core processor. The Chromebook will support up to the Core i7 processor and up to 32GB of RAM. It comes with a 14-inch WUXGA display with 100% coverage of the sRGB gamut and a 16:10 aspect ratio. It’s biggest feature is a 2K QHD webcam which promises high quality video for video calls and conferencing.

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Acer Chromebook Spin 714 CP714 2W CP714 2WN 04

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Acer Chromebook Spin 714 CP714 2W CP714 2WN 01

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As its name indicates, the Acer Chromebook Spin 714 is able to “spin” itself into different configuration. It comes with a 360° hinge which allows it to become a presentation surface, a tablet or a regular laptop. The laptop also comes with a stylus allow you to note take more naturally with its 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity.

It’s also got a complete array of I/O ports with Thunderbolt 4, USB-C, and HDMI support. It’s also got Gorilla Glass on both the screen and touchpad for added durability. The Chromebook is also one of the greener offerings from Acer as it comes with recycled plastics in its build similar to the sustainable Vero lineup.

Acer Chromebook Enterprise Spin 714 CP714 2W CP714 2WN Lifestyle 02 — *Source: Acer*

Pricing & Availability

The Acer Chromebook Spin 417 will be available commercially starting May in America for USD$699.99 and EMEA in July starting at EUR999.

The Chromebook Spin 417 is also available in an enterprise edition which comes with access to Chrome Enterprise Upgrade. This allows IT departments to leverage Chrome OS’s built-in business capabilities including zero touch enrolment, remote management and more.

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[next@Acer 2023] Sustainability is Front & Centre with the new Aspire Vero Laptop & Acer Vero Projector

April 21, 2023 Nur Jeevan Leave a comment

Acer’s Vero products have become the cornerstone of their commercial efforts to deliver a more sustainable choice to consumers. These products have changed the expectations that we have when it comes to laptops being sustainable and eco-friendly. The same lineup is getting expanded with a larger laptop refresh and a new projector.

Acer Aspire Vero 15 Laptop – Better Specs, Greener Tech

Acer’s Vero pioneer – the Apsire Vero Laptop – is getting a much-needed refresh. The new Aspire Vero 15 laptop comes equipped with better, more competitive specifications and uses updated fabrication and creation that makes it greener and more efficient than before.

Like its predecessor, the Aspire Vero 15 Laptop is an Intel Evo laptop which promises good performance and long-lasting battery life. Equipped with Intel’s 13th-generation processors, the laptop is more efficient and packs more power. It comes with Intel Iris X^e graphics. It’s even got more power offerings coming with up to the Intel Core i7. The processor is complemented with up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 2 M.2 ports that support up to 1TB of storage. It’s also coming with a complete array of I/O ports. This includes Thunderbolt 4 USB-Type C which supports connectivity with 4K displays, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A, HDMI 2.1, an audio combo jack and DC-in. It’s completed with a 1440p QHD camera with Acer’s PurifiedView and PurifiedVoice AI noise reduction technology and a FullHD 15.6-inch display.

The advancements that the laptop brings aren’t about the specifications though. It’s all about the materials and processes that are used in making it. The Aspire Vero 15 Laptop incorporates more post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics than its predecessor with a process that emits 30% less carbon. The new laptop now uses 40% PCR plastics in its chassis – a 10% increase over the previous Vero laptop. In addition, the keycaps and adapter casing are using PCR materials making up a whopping 50% of their build. The new fabrication process also uses less volatile organic compounds and results in a sturdier, stronger chassis.

Acer also continues to include its VeroSense software suite which allows users to have more control over their own carbon footprint. Using the app, users will be able to control power efficiency with preset or customised profiles when they are plugged in and on the go.

Acer Vero Smart Projector – Projecting more Sustainably

Acer is no stranger when it comes to projectors. Having already created an extensive portfolio which includes its Predator Gaming projectors, it was only a matter of time before they incorporated Vero technology and optimisations into their projectors.

The new Acer Vero PL3510ATV Projector is one of the most power-efficient projectors in their lineup. It comes with a Full HD resolution and dynamic 4,8000 ANSOI lumens laser diode with a 50,000:1 contrast ratio. With this laser projection technology, the projector is built for projection in bright indoor and outdoor environments. The laser phosphor illumination technology creates rich, colour-accurate projections with less lighting decay and even consumes 48% less energy compared to traditional projectors. It’s even equipped with a 10W speaker.

The Vero Projector isn’t just about power efficiency, it comes with features that allow it dynamically adjust its display keystone. This ensures that the edges of your projection are always aligned and not distorted. It also supports 24/7 continuous projection. It even comes with a dongle that supports Android TV and Chromecast projection.

Pricing & Availability

The Acer Aspire Vero 15 (AV15-53P) will be available starting in May while the Acer Vero Projector will be available starting in September.

Detailed availability and pricing are as follows:

Item	Region	Availability	Pricing
Acer Aspire Vero 15 (AV15-53P)	North America	June 2023	USD$699.99
Acer Aspire Vero 15 (AV15-53P)	EMEA	May 2023	EUR899.00
Acer Aspire Vero 15 (AV15-53P)	China	May 2023	RMB4,499.00
Acer Vero PL3510ATV projector	EMEA	September 2023	EUR1,399.00

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Jim Lim joins Zühlke Group as Head of Health & Medtech in Singapore

April 21, 2023 TechENT Syndication Leave a comment

SINGAPORE, April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Zühlke Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Lim as Head of Market Unit (Health & Medtech) at Zühlke Asia. Based in Singapore, Jim will lead the organisation’s regional efforts to serve the healthcare industry and continue to expand Zühlke’s healthcare expertise and offerings to the ecosystems of healthcare providers, pharmaceutical and medtech companies in Asia.

Jim Lim, Head of Health & Medtech – Zühlke Asia

With over 24 years of ICT industry experience, Jim brings his wealth of experience providing strategic, business and technological advice to global clients. Having held various senior leadership positions across MNCs, Jim has served clients across multiple industry verticals such as healthcare, pharmaceutical, medtech, telecommunications, financial services, education and manufacturing. Jim was also the founding CEO of Good Doctor Technology, a joint venture between Ping An Good Doctor, Grab and Softbank.

Outside his corporate career, Jim is the co-founder of a socio-techno network focused on bringing together the expertise, experiences and connections of senior executives globally to contribute back to society. He is appointed Senior Fellow by the Singapore University of Social Sciences and Executive Education Fellow by the National University of Singapore. He also serves as an industry mentor for Young NTUC and Vice President for Cloud Security Alliance Singapore Chapter.

Driving the future of health innovation through impactful work

Jonas Trindler, CEO Asia, Member of Group Executive Board & Partner of Zühlke Group, commented, “We’re actively contributing to significant breakthroughs in the health markets, with the pandemic accelerating digitalisation across health ecosystems. Together with our clients, we are solving critical challenges in this space to improve healthcare with quality and access. We are confident that Jim’s extensive experience and strategic leadership will enable us to drive further growth and meaningful innovation in the health and medtech space.”

“Asia is paving the way for next-generation digital healthcare and medtech ecosystems. I look forward to leading Zühlke’s health market at such an exciting time and contributing to impactful innovation to transform and provide sustainable healthcare to the everyday lives of people,” commenting on his new role, Jim said.

Zühlke – Empowering Ideas.

Zühlke is a global innovation service provider. We envisage ideas and create new business models for our clients by developing services and products based on new technologies – from the initial vision through development to deployment, production, and operation. We specialise in strategy and business innovation, digital solutions, and application services – in addition to device and systems engineering. Our outstanding solutions provide unique business value and a reliable foundation for sustained success.

Zühlke was founded in Switzerland in 1968 and is owned by its partners. Our 1,900 employees are based in Austria, Bulgaria, Germany, Hong Kong, Portugal, Serbia, Singapore, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Vietnam, serving clients from a wide range of industries. In addition, our venture capital arm Zühlke Ventures provides start-up financing in the high-tech sector.

Contact: Lorraine Lai, lorraine.lai@zuhlke.com, +6569217800

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[Next@Acer 2023] Your First Predator, the Affordable and Handsome Helios Neo 16 is Here to Save Your Wallets, the Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs However, That’s a Different Case.

April 21, 2023 Darwin Sucipto Leave a comment

You want a Predator gaming laptop, but you may not have a budget that could fit a Predator gaming laptop. That may not be the case any longer with Acer’s latest announcement. They announced their latest, value-for-money Predator Helios Neo 16, an accessible Predator gaming laptop that still offers everything that makes a Predator gaming laptop unique, but at a fraction of the usual Predator cost. It is also one of the more unique looking Predator laptops to date.

But if you are looking for unique though, nothing comes close to Acer Predator’s latest Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition, a glasses-free 3D gaming laptop that is sure to turn heads, kind of literally. The new Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition follows up from its predecessor with even more powerful hardware and even cleverer stereoscopic 3D technology and even more certified games than ever before.

Predator Helios Neo 16

The new Predator Helios Neo 16 stands out amongst the current line-up of the Predator Helios line-up with an exclusive shell design. The shell boasts laser-etched encrypted codes on top of the signature abyssal-black anodized aluminium cover. Apparently, there is a hidden message with the etched code, we just do not know what it leads to.

The laser-etched shell houses a 16-inch 16:10 aspect ratio IPS display. The IPS panel offers up to WQXGA resolution at a speedy 165Hz and 3ms response time. The IPS panel offers 100% coverage of the sRGB colour gamut. The display supports NVIDIA’s G-SYNC for tear-free gaming experience as well even in the most intense gaming situations.

To keep games running optimally on the WQXGA resolution at 165Hz, the Predator Helios Neo 16 houses a powerful Intel Core i7-13700HX (up to) and up to NVIDIA’s latest GeForce RTX 4070 laptop GPU with up to 140W MGP. The powerful processors are paired with up to 32GB of dual-channel DDR5 RAM with up to 4800 MHz transfer speeds and up to 2TB of fast SSD storage for a speedy gaming and seamless multitasking experience.

Of course, the powerful internals inside the Helios Neo 16 needs a beefy cooling system. Inside the unique chassis, you can find Predator’s latest redesigned 5^th generation Aeroblade 3D with custom-engineered metal fan combined with liquid metal technology for more efficient and effective thermal dissipation.

Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition

To be fair, Acer’s SpatialLabs technology is nothing new. Acer launched the SpatialLabs initiative a few years prior to the last generation of the SpatialLabs equipped Predator Helios gaming laptop. When it was launched it was also aimed at mostly the medical and creative industries.

Predator saw a different use case for it though. The Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs is the culmination of Acer’s know how in stereoscopic glasses-free 3D technology. The 15.6-inch display works with the 3D SpatialLabs sensors above the display and TrueGame application that offers an even better glasses-free 3D gaming experience that is even better than ever before. The application now supports two 3D gaming modes, 3D+ and 3D Ultra and supports over 70 gaming titles including certain AAA titles with more to come.

To ensure that you can enjoy smooth 3D gaming experience, the Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs edition is offered with up to Intel’s latest 13^th generation Core i9-13900HX processor alongside NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 4080 laptop GPU. With up to 32GB of DDR5-5600 MHz onboard memory, 3D gameplay should be smooth and seamless. Of course, those internals are also good productivity and other supported 3D applications.

Price and Availability

The Predator Helios Neo 16 and Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition are both only available in Predator’s signature Abyssal-Black colour option. The two gaming laptops will be available in the North American market from May and June 2023 onwards respectively. The Predator Helios Neo 16 will se you back from US$ 1,199 (MYR 5,319*) while the Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition will start at US$ 3,499 (MYR 15,523*). There are no mentions on their official pricing and availability in Malaysia just yet, but a close source to us tells us that the Predator Helios Neo 16 is coming sooner than you think. More information on the Predator Helios Neo 16 and Predator Helios 3D 15 SpatialLabs Edition can be found on their website.

*Approximately based on exchange rate of US$ 1 = MYR 4.44 as of 21/04/2023 on xe.com.

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