Collaborate, Meet & Work from Anywhere with AI-imbued Webex from Cisco

April 18, 2023 Nur Jeevan Leave a comment

“Things will never be the same again.” is one of the most common sayings we’ve been hearing since we started trying to live our normal again. To be honest, that statement can’t be more true. The ways in which we work, communicate and interact have changed drastically since the pandemic. One of the things that have changed drastically is how we work. Many of us are now working completely remotely while others are working in hybrid environments. Businesses have been forced to adapt to new “normals” that are here to stay. It’s become even more imperative for companies to have the correct tools at their disposal; one of which is Cisco’s Webex Suite.

Webex itself is Cisco’s answer to Google Meets, Microsoft Teams and Zoom. It’s a video conferencing platform that enables collaboration. It’s steadily been getting more bells and whistles as Cisco continues its development. The latest feature that’s coming to Webex is a purpose-built AI that is poised to change how we work and collaborate even further. Webex’s new AI is bringing more optimisations to over 10 million users. A bulk of which allow better collaboration through bandwidth savings, video clarity and automation.

Better Clarity, Privacy and a New Cinematic Experience with Webex AI

One of the more significant updates is the implementation of Webex’s Super Resolution which allows users to have crystal clear video even with lower internet bandwidths. It doesn’t just stop there though, Webex Super Resolution is able to upscale and enhance images from lower-resolution cameras to deliver high-definition video. It can even intelligently “relight” your image for the best clarity. Under harsh lighting environments, the AI will underexpose the image to compensate for the lighting and provide clearer video; while under dim lighting, the AI compensates with higher exposure and brightness. Even if you’re stepping away, Webex AI will automatically blur your video, mute your mic and put up a “be right back” message. These settings are magically removed when you’re back in front of the camera.

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It’s not all just about the Webex app either. Cisco is also imbuing Cisco Room OS to enhance AI and video features on Cisco Collaboration devices. These devices will be able to provide cinematic meeting experiences. What exactly is a “cinematic meeting experience”? Well, imagine a meeting where the camera intelligently zooms in to and follows the person speaking. Cisco is enabling this with voice and facial recognition technology. They’re even taking it a step further by ensuring the presenter is always in the frame and at the best angle.

IT admins can even take video conferencing and enforce company privacy even further by creating virtual boundaries for collaboration spaces in the office. Employees jumping on a Webex call in designated meeting zones will be viewed in a more condensed frame. This framing removes any blank space, keeping it out of view. What’s more, only individuals involved in the meeting will be included in the meeting. This is particularly important in open-space offices or if you’re working in a busy space.

Revolutionising Customer Support Experiences with Webex Connect

Webex is also one of the most used platforms when it comes to customer service. It comes as no surprise that Cisco has also zoomed in to the call centre to improve and revolutionise the experience there. Through its platform – Webex Connect – Cisco is bringing even more features to help businesses address customer needs and meet their expectations.

Cisco is starting at the very beginning when it comes to revolutionising these experiences. Webex Connect allows businesses to orchestrate and automate end-to-end customer journeys with their low code flow builder. Using this capability, businesses can automate basic functions like validation. Put simply, if a customer calls in for an email or phone validation, Webex Connect can, with the correct coding, provide the validation code without the need to pass the inquiry to an agent.

Speaking of agents, Webex Connect is also getting the AI treatment but it takes things to a new level. The platform will be able to provide coaching in real time for agents. With Agent Answers, human agents will be able to get insights and knowledge base articles surfaced as they interact with the customer. Agent Answers will also be constantly improved with customer interaction data that is constantly fed to it. This includes self-service and automated interactions.

In addition, agents can also be provided with AI-powered chat summaries. These summaries eliminate the need for agents to go through lengthy chat histories to serve customers better. These summaries will include previously recommended solutions and a history of the issues reported. These insights will be provided in an easily digested and understood fashion to allow agents to react more efficiently.

Actionable Insights for Business Development

Webex Connect isn’t just about the agent either. Business analysts will be able to get valuable insights from the platform too. Using Topic Analysis, Webex Contact Center will surface reasons why customers are calling in. It will aggregate call transcript data and model trends in an easy-to-understand form. Using this data, businesses will be able to react and adapt to address customer needs better.

This feature isn’t just a one-off thing either. Thanks to the nature of AI, Topic Analysis will continually improve and get smarter with time. It will be able to learn and improve while businesses adapt more proactively.

Continually Improving Throughout 2023

Cisco’s Webex platform will be continually improving with more AI integrations and features throughout 2023. The features mentioned in this article will be making their way to Webex in the near future.

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Omdia: Global display fabs capacity utilization recover to 74% in 2Q23 while OLED fabs are under 60% average

April 18, 2023 TechENT Syndication Leave a comment

LONDON, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — New research from Omdia’s Display Production & Inventory Tracker reveals that total display fab capacity utilization is recovering from 66% in 1Q23 to 74% in 2Q23 thanks to surging orders of LCD TVs, notebooks, monitor panels and smart phone LCD panels. However, OLED fabs are still facing challenges to raise capacity utilization with average OLED fabs capacity utilization expected to be under 60% in the first six months of 2023.

Fab utilization rate by major application

2022’s over -supply has devastated LCD and OLED fabs capacity utilization. After low utilization in 1Q23, LCD fabs are gradually picking up the glass substrate input from 2Q23. LCD makers, especially in China, are gradually and cautiously raising their capacity utilization following disciplined capacity control to sustain panel prices.

In 2Q23, even with increasing orders and some rush demand surge, most LCD makers are setting up a roof of 80% capacity utilization rate.

David Hsieh, Senior Director in Omdia’s Display research practice said: “OLED fabs are in lower capacity utilization than the mature, smoother running LCD fabs. Parameters for these include TFT array backplane throughput, OLED evaporation takt time, complex product switch, touch sensor patterning lead time, and the customization of OLED module form factor.”

On these parameters, the so-called full capacity utilization of LCD fabs can be viewed as 100% loading, but for OLED, 80%-90% on the total designed capacity can be viewed as full loading.

“The issue for OLED now is slow demand, rather than these process parameters,” added Hsieh.

Omdia forecasts that demand for smartphone OLED will not fully recover through 1H23 while OLED TV fabs will face slow market demand. OLED TV panel orders from LGE, Sony, Panasonic, TPV, Hisense, Samsung are not sufficient for the Gen8.5 OLED fabs to sustain a high-capacity utilization rate, and some China flexible Gen6 OLED fabs are suffering from unstable orders and a struggling throughput situation.

“While the recovery of LCD is receiving prominence and will obviously help uphold LCD prices and capacity utilization simultaneously, OLED will need to wait for further high-end consumer electronics demand recovery,” concludes Hsieh.

David Hsieh is presenting at Touch Taiwan 2023 and Taiwan Tech Conference 2023

About Omdia

Omdia, part of Informa Tech, is a technology research and advisory group. Our deep knowledge of tech markets combined with our actionable insights empower organizations to make smart growth decisions.

E: fasiha.khan@informa.com

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AGM Mobile Launches the G2 Guardian: The Ultimate Rugged Smartphone With 500 yards Long Range Thermal Monocular Feature That Challenges the Traditional Thermal Industry

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NEW YORK, April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — AGM Mobile, the leading provider of rugged mobile devices, has launched the highly anticipated G2 Guardian, a game-changing smartphone that combines flagship features with a thermal monocular. This innovative device is designed for outdoor enthusiasts, professionals, and anyone who needs a reliable, durable, and high-performance smartphone.

The G2 Guardian is a bold move by AGM, as it challenges the traditional thermal industry by providing a complete solution in one device. The G2 Guardian 10mm thermal imaging capabilities allow users to detect and visualize heat sources from greater distance, making it an invaluable tool for a wide range of applications, including search and rescue, law enforcement, and hunting. The thermal imaging capability of AGM G2 Guardian is a significant technological advancement as it is challenging to build a thermal monocular inside a smartphone due to the complexity of the technology. AGM’s ability to create a product with such advanced features shows their dedication to innovation and the value they place on meeting their customers’ needs.

The G2 Guardian is also equipped with flagship smartphone features, including a 6.58-inch 120Hz FHD+ display, 12GB RAM, 256GB expandable storage, and a powerful Qualcomm QCM6490 processor. The combination of these features together with the thermal imaging capabilities elevates the user experience to a whole new level.

“We’re excited to launch the G2 Guardian to provide a comprehensive solution for our customers,” said Peter, CTO of AGM. “Our research showed that traditional thermal devices are not keeping pace with all of the current technological developments. By combining flagship 5G smartphone features with a thermal monocular, we’re challenging the traditional thermal industry and delivering a product that exceeds our customers’ expectations. It’s smarter, more accessible, more user-friendly, more efficient, and bringing cutting-edge thermal technology to a wider audiences. Before AGM G2 Guardian, there is no computing power in this kind of devices.”

The public response to the G2 Guardian has been overwhelmingly positive, with customers praising the thermal function, durability, performance, and the many innovative features. Users have also noted the convenience of having thermal monocular built in a smartphone, making it easier to carry and use in the field, and flag smartphone’s high performance unlocks more uses for thermal imaging.

AGM G2 Guardian is available for purchase on agmmobile.com and other major online marketplace, and through select retailers. For more information, visit AGM’s website or follow them on social media.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AGMphone
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AGM_MOBILE_
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agm.mobile/

To purchase and know more about AGM G2 Guardian, click the links below:
AGM Official Website
AGM Official AMAZON
AGM Official Walmart

Contact:
Name: Hughes Lau
Email: Hughes@agmmobile.com

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Acer Launches the Succession to the Swift 5, the Swift 14 and Swift Go

April 17, 2023 Darwin Sucipto Leave a comment

The Acer Swift 5 was one of the most desirable thin-and-light laptops in its day. It was not hard to see why that was the case. It was pretty, it was light, it was compact, and for what its worth, it is powerful. It is not what you want to call a budget option for the masses though, it was more of a premium workhorse you can bring around anywhere you want to work at.

It is 2023 though, and the Swift 5 platform, while still relevant and powerful, is outdated. We need a new Swift, a modern Swift. For some reason, we need two different swifts too.

Welcome to the successor to the Swift 5, the Swift 14. To be fair, the Swift 14 is not necessarily a new thing, they launched it in their previous Next@Acer conference late last year. Gone is the single number moniker of old. The new Swift 14 is an indication to what you are technically getting out of the Swift. Is it confusing? Yes. Is it a welcome change? Well, yes. But is it necessary? We do not think so. No matter, the Swift 14 is here.

Acer Swift 14

The Acer Swift 14 builds on whatever that made the Swift 5 a desirable laptop in the first place. It is a great-looking piece of slab with sharp aggressive lines that somehow just appeals. To be fair, it still looks very much like a Swift 5, just that you won’t find the number 5 anywhere on the laptop. You get new colours though, Steam Blue and Green.

What matters though is what you get inside the new laptop. The 12^th Generation Intel Core processor is retired and replaced with a slew of options from the latest 13^th Generation Intel Core processors. There is no discrete GPU, as with the traditional Swift 5. You still get the proven Intel Iris XE graphics within the new laptop though. You also get up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM to ensure that you get the best out of the processors. To keep everything running smoothly and snappily, you have up to 1TB of SSD storage.

There is also a new cooling system to keep the powerful processor running at its optimum clock speeds. They call it the TwinAir dual fan system with D6 copper heat pipes to increase airflow for better cooling.

As with the old Swift 5, the Swift 14 features a touch sensitive display with an Antimicrobial coating on a protective glass. Underneath the protective Glass is a 14-inch IPS display boasting 2,560 by 1,600 pixels for your viewing pleasure. You can look at your screen at up to 10 hours at a time without attaching yourself to a wall socket. With WiFi 6E as well, you can keep yourself untethered for a very long time.

Considering all that, it is impressive that the Swift 5 only weighs 1.2kg. It is a rigid body too, since the Swift 5 is made entirely out of CNC machined aluminium. It is also still as compact as before whilst still offering full sized ports on the laptops.

Acer Swift Go 14

Stemming out from the Swift 5 lineage is another Swift product. Welcome to the Swift Go 14, the new Swift for the young and active generation. It offers the same good looks as the Swift 5 with minor design differences.

It is just 14.9mm thick at its thickest point. It also only weighs 1.25kg, just a little heavier than the Swift 14. It offers more battery life with the weight though at up to 13 hours on a single.

You still get a 14-inch IPS display offering Full HD in resolution. The Windows 11 Home that you see on the display is powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 7730U (up to) processor. No discrete GPU business here still, but the integrated graphics from AMD should prove potent for light-hearted games. You also get up to 16GB LPDDR4X RAM and up to 512GB in SSD storage to keep things lightning fast even when multitasking. It also offers a good selection of modern ports like USB Type-C and HDMI 2.1.

Price and Availability

Acer’s Swift 14 and Swift Go 14 will be available by the end of April 2023 from Acer’s own eStore and official stores on Shopee and Lazada. The new Swifts will be priced from MYR 4,299 and 3,199 respectively. More on the Acer Swift laptops can be found on their website.

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Meet the New Predators – The new Predator Helios 16 and Helios 18 has Landed in Malaysia with Prices from MYR 8,999

April 17, 2023 Darwin Sucipto Leave a comment

Acer’s Predator Helios series of laptops are, in their own rights, some of the most powerful gaming laptops you can buy today. The Helios 300 platform with Intel’s 12^th Generation Core processors alongside NVIDIA’s finest in the form of the GeForce RTX 30 series GPUs are some of the most potent combinations for gaming laptops. That was in 2022 though.

It is 2023, Intel and NVIDIA have moved on from their 12^th generation and GeForce RTX 30 series components respectively. Intel have launched their even more powerful 13^th Generation of mobile computing chips. NVIDIA have also announced their new GPU platform for mobile computers, the GeForce RTX 40 series. The Predator Helios 300 then, is outdated.

No matter though, Acer has just launched their latest Predator flagship laptop in Malaysia. The Helios name stays, but it is a little different. Welcome to the Predator Helios 16 and Helios 18.

Dropping off the 300 or 500 or 700 moniker, in our opinions, is a step toward the right direction in streamlining their products. Instead, the numbers behind now represents the laptop’s screen size. In the case of the Predator Helios 16 and Helios 18 then, you get a 16-inch and 18-inch Helios gaming laptops.

Predator Helios 18

We start with the big one, literally, the Predator Helios 18, the 18-inch full fat variant of the Predator Helios flagship. It is meant to be a desktop replacement though, so you should not stress about bringing it about. Yes, it is heavy at 3.16kg.

With a larger body though, comes more real estate for cooling systems. As with any other Predator product, the Helios 18 packs their 5^th Generation 3D Aeroblade aluminium fan that keeps your gaming laptop cool in intense gaming conditions as well as ensuring that dust build up is not a problem. The cooling solution ensures that the 13^th generation Intel Core i9 (up to) runs optimally even at high loads. It also keeps the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (up to) Ada Lovelace chips as cool as they can be in this package. Alongside the powerful CPU and GPU, you can opt for up to 32GB in DDR5 memory paired with up to 2TB of speedy storage.

You get a beautiful 18-inch IPS display too to enjoy all kinds of AAA games you might want to play on the Helios 18. It fits in the body of a traditional 17-inch notebook thanks to the clever 16:10 aspect ratio. No, you are not getting a measly Full HD resolution display either. It is now a WQXGA display (2560 x 1600 pixels), which is just a little more than 1440p. The display even boasts a 100% coverage of the DCI-P3 wide colour gamut, meaning you are getting very lifelike colours and graphics offering an immersive experience like no colour. On top of that, you get up to 240Hz to ensure that you can keep up with the best in competitive titles. With up to 500 nits in brightness, you do not even have to dim your room to game.

The keyboard is a step up from before too. You now get mini-LED backlighting that offers more efficient backlight system. It is not the plain ol’ 4-zone RGB backlighting system too. Instead, it is a per-key RGB system that allows you to completely customize your keyboard to your heart’s content.

To control all of this, you have the new PredatorSense 4 control software. The new PredatorSense is designed to be more streamlined and cleverer than ever before. The software also allows you to store multiple profiles for different lighting setups for different games too. Moreover, NVIDIA’s clever Advanced Optimus offers the Predator Helios 18 even longer battery life by switching between integrated graphics and discrete GPU whichever is required at different times.

Predator Helios 16

The Predator Helios 16 may be small, but it is still no slouch compared to the Helios 18. You get to choose and opt for all the hardware the Helios 18 gets. That means you still get the power of the 24-core 13^th generation Intel Core i9 (up to). You also get to enjoy the full might of a modern NVIDIA GPU in the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 (up to) all in a smaller, more portable body.

You compromise a little on the display though. Instead of 18-inch, you get 16 inches of IPS goodness. It still refreshes at 240hz and boasts WQXGA resolution at 16:10 aspect ratio. All of this just so that it fits in a laptop body that traditionally fits 15-inch displays.

Price and Availability

The new Predator Helios 16 and Helios 18 are both available for pre-order from now to the end of April 2023. The Helios 16 starts at 8,999 while the Helios 18 will set you back from MYR 9,999 onward. If you do pre-order your Predator Helios laptop, you are entitled to a free gift package worth MYR 1,627 in total. That package includes a 175hz refresh rate gaming monitor from Acer’s Nitro stables, the XV272U gaming monitor. For more information on Predator’s latest gaming laptops, you can visit their website.

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Dell’s New PowerEdge Portfolio Puts Sustainability Front & Center without Sacrificing Performance

April 17, 2023 Nur Jeevan Leave a comment

Servers are becoming commonplace for businesses as more of them navigate their journey to the cloud. From on-premises servers to the cloud, data storage, remote workloads, and automation have slowly become necessary for businesses to function. Dell has long been a hardware partner and provider for businesses and service providers. The PowerEdge portfolio has become integral to some of the largest, most resilient cloud service providers and on-premises servers for businesses.

Delivering Optimized, Sustainable Power with AI-enabled technology & Optimised Design

Dell is upping the ante when it comes to hardware and compatibility with purpose-built servers in their new PowerEdge portfolio. The new servers come in multiple form factors including 1U and 2U slices. They also come fully equipped with the latest server processors from AMD and Intel. These specifications and the myriad of form factors allow Dell to cater to any workload. The new Dell PowerEdge portfolio also comes with models that are able to accommodate multi-GPU servers for AI and ML workloads.

The new PowerEdge portfolio isn’t just about power, it’s also about sustainability. Dell Technologies has made their new offerings more power efficient with better cooling and AI. The new servers have been optimised from the chassis to their internals to provide better cooling and airflow. Paired with Dell’s AI-enabled CouldIQ, the new PowerEdge lineup is poised to provide customers with lower overheads and greener operations.

With Dell’s Smart Flow design, servers are able to cool more efficiently with up to a 52% reduction in fan power. They are also empowering customers to be more sustainable with the OpenManage Enterprise Power Manager 3.0 software which allows customers to better manage their operations efficiency. It also them to actively monitor carbon emissions and set power caps up to 82% faster. All these features come in addition to the insights it gives on server use, virtual machines and facility energy consumption and leak detection for liquid-cooled systems. It goes without saying that there are even more features built in. Dell’s new lineup also comes with EPEAT ecolabel.

A Server for Every Need

Portfolio Graphic 011823 768x853 1 — [*Source: Dell Technologies]* *Complete lineup of Next Generation PowerEdge Server Portfolio*

Optimised Cloud Service Provider Solutions

Dell’s new portfolio isn’t just for businesses. They’re also looking as cloud service providers with the Dell PowerEdge HS5610 and HS5620. These servers deliver services that are optimised and tailored to cloud service providers. Coming in 1U and 2U form factors, these two-socket servers are looking to provide cloud service providers with a new edge. They are even cold aisle serviceable. Dell has also equipped these systems with Dell Open Server Manager which simplifies multi-vendor fleet management.

Powerful Simplicity

Dell’s PowerEdge servers are looking to take conventional servers and turn them into efficient powerhouses. With offerings like the Dell PowerEdge R760, the company is able to deliver up to 2.9x greater AI inferencing with Intel’s 4th Generation Xeon processors. Intel’s Deep Learning Boost and Intel Advanced Matrix Extensions are key in delivering the performance boost. The R760 is able to accommodate up to 20% more VDI users than previous generations and over 50% more SAP Sales & Distribution users in a single server. It can be further enhanced with NVIDIA’ Bluefield-2 data processing units to provide additional power for private, hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

AI & High-Performance Compute

*[Source: Dell Technologies] Dell PowerEdge R760 rack unit*

Dell’s PowerEdge XE9680, XE9640 and XE8640 are all built and optimised for AI and HPC workloads. Designed in close collaboration with Intel and NVIDIA, the servers are built to enable AI for model training, HPC modelling and simulation, core-to-edge inferencing and data visualisation. Coming with power specifications like the NVIDIA H100 Tensor Core or NVIDIA GPUs the systems are able to train and deploy machine learning models for automation and analysis. The new designs also allow for higher rack density with PowerEdge.

EPYC Performance

It isn’t just a one-sided thing with Dell. PowerEdge also embraces AMD’s EPYC technology. The increasingly power-efficient performance of AMD’s EPYC processors has allowed Dell to design PowerEdge systems that create the backbone of data centres. With 1U and 2U form factors, these PowerEdge servers are designed to enable data storage and performance computing with better power efficiency.

Easy Deployment for Scalability and Zero Trust

The PowerEdge servers are also built with security in mind. They empower Zero Trust deployments in any given organisation. Everything from hardware to software is fortified for better data security. Dell’s Secure Component Verification (SCV) works in tandem with silicon-based hardware root of trust to verify supply chain security from design to delivery.

In addition, Dell’s PowerEdge offerings are being deployed not only as hardware purchases which fall under CapEx. Instead, Dell is also deploying them in an “as-a-service” offering which allows companies to better optimise CapEx spending with OpEx flexibility.

Dell PowerEdge offerings will be available starting on 13 April 2023. Detailed availability is as follows:

Dell PowerEdge R760 is available starting 13 April 2023.
Dell PowerEdge HS5620, HS5610 are available globally in April 2023.
Dell PowerEdge XE9680, XE8640 and XE9640 availabilities are planned in the first half of 2023
Dell PowerEdge R7625, R7615, R6625 and R6615 are available starting 13 April 2023.
Additional next-generation Dell PowerEdge servers will be global availability throughout the first half of 2023.
ProDeploy Factory Configuration is globally available starting 13 April 2023.

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17Sing APP Karaoke entertainment is upgraded again

April 17, 2023 TechENT Syndication Leave a comment

Adopting intelligent systems to create a crossover multi-music social platform

TAIPEI, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — 17Sing App is an online karaoke social software.It has been launched in Taiwan for 9 years, providing users with a high-quality karaoke experience and rich music social functions, and is well-liked by young people in Chinese-speaking regions. As a karaoke software with a unique operation pattern of “entertainment + social”, 17Sing APP has always been user-centered and constantly innovated to provide a better and more interesting entertainment experience for young people. The app will continue to uphold the concept of “helping the new generations to pursue their dream, create a music social interaction platform” to bring more surprises and fun to users.

In the future, the focus of 17Sing APP will be to continuously strengthen the brand image, expand the user groups, and increase user activity and popularity. In order to do so, 17Sing App will continue to develop new functions and games, introduce more interesting functions and events, and expand cooperation with different brands/media to increase brand awareness and influence. For example, we sponsored the popular Taiwanese variety show “King of Sound”, held the offline event called “Tidal Wave Music Festival”, and launched the “17Sing Super Star Group” singer competition. The cooperation with famous artist Aaron Yan is the first step to upgrade the brand of 17Sing App. At the same time, we will further expand overseas markets and globalize our presence to provide high-quality entertainment and social experiences to more young people in the Chinese-speaking regions.

In addition, 17Sing APP will continue to deepen the entertainment and social field, expand the cooperation with music, social, games and other entertainment fields to create a more diversified entertainment environment. First of all, in the field of music, 17Sing APP will continue to provide users with a high-quality Karaoke experience. In order to meet the diversified needs of users, we will use big data algorithm to collect and record each user’s preferred songs, gradually improve the intelligent recommendation function, accurately recommend your favorite songs, and help improve singing skills. At the same time, the app will continue to improve the sound technology and sound quality effect, provide a variety of “intelligent sound” at your disposal to help complete better works, so that users feel a more realistic music experience in the process of karaoke. In addition, the app will continue to develop new Karaoke games and social functions to bring more interesting experiences to users.

At the same time, in addition to the new spokesperson Aaron Yan, the app will also actively cooperate with famous artists in the music industry. For example, in the “K Song Festival”, the app invited three famous singers, Linda Lee, Claire Kuo and Li Zhi-Ting, to the “K Song Room” to sing and communication, providing users with more music-related activities, enriching the fun of K songs and socializing. At the same time, 17Sing holds all kinds of singing competitions, and this time, the “17Sing Super Star Group” singer competition, which is jointly called with the brand spokesperson- Aaron Yan provide a unique competition system and generous rewards, attracting young musicians with music dreams to participate, discovering more powerful singers and providing them a ticket to show their talents and achive their dreams. It helps more musicians to accumulate stage experience step by step and prepare for a bigger stage.

“About 17Sing”

17Sing App upholds the concept of “helping the new generations to pursue their dream, create a music social interaction platform”, we continue to provide users with a quality user experience and are committed to allowing all music enthusiasts to show their talent on the platform. As the most popular online karaoke software in Taiwan, 17Sing App insists on putting users’ needs as the primary consideration and keeps innovating and upgrading its functions to provide the best karaoke experience. Through the slogan of “Your Mobile Singing APP!”, the app encourages users to enjoy the fun of karaoke anytime and anywhere, and through the “singing social community “, it gathers music fans from all over Taiwan, providing a platform for music communication, entertainment and realization of dreams. The app hopes that users can show their musical talents on this platform and provide them with full support and encouragement to realize their musical dreams.

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SmallRig Exhibits Two New Products at the NAB 2023 Centennial Show in Las Vegas

April 17, 2023 TechENT Syndication Leave a comment

LAS VEGAS, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — To celebrate 100 years of NAB and the NAB show, SmallRig is proud to participate in the NAB 2023 Centennial Show and will officially showcase two new innovative products, the Follow Focus F60, and FreeBlazer Heavy-Duty Carbon Fiber Tripod, at the International Broadcasting Conference, April 15-19, at Booth C6545.

SmallRig Exhibits Two New Products at the NAB 2023 Centennial Show in Las Vegas

To bring core products to the next level, SmallRig today sets a new benchmark for pro-level shooting performance and incredible user experience by adding the Follow Focus F60 and Heavy-Duty Carbon Fiber Tripod to their ever-expanding accessory ecosystem.

SmallRig Follow Focus F60
Product Highlights:

0.6-1.8kgf dynamic damping adjustment
Precise focus control tracking with zero backlash
3-step quick reverse switching
Easily switchable A/B stops
Wooden material for a smooth grip experience
Modular design, high compatibility

Smooth, Stylish, Precise Focusing Solution
The Follow Focus F60 combines lightweight structural materials, ergonomic design, outstanding craftsmanship, and beautiful, durable Sapele mahogany wood for an impressive manual focusing experience.

The core components of the F60 are brass and composite materials, which enhance self-lubrication and fatigue resistance, achieving precise focus tracking with zero backlash.

For adjusting to the positioning of focus rings of different lenses, the F60 has an innovative one-button pull design, which makes reverse switching and alignment fast and simple.

SmallRig FreeBlazer Heavy-Duty Carbon Fiber Tripod
Product Highlights:

Innovative FreeSpeed patented technology to achieve one-step height adjustment
Strong, rugged, lightweight carbon fiber leg sections
Smooth tilt control and step-less horizontal damping adjustment
One-click quick switch between Manfrotto and DJI RS Quick Release plates
One click switches the rubber tripod feet to steel spikes for all-terrain compatibility
10kg/22lb max load capacity and 197cm/77.6in max. height

“FreeSpeed” One-Button Quick Height Adjustment
The pro-level FreeBlazer Heavy-Duty Carbon Fiber Tripod, with SmallRig’s innovative “FreeSpeed” patented technology, provides a one-button leg lock system to quickly extend or lower the leg sections for smooth, low-noise height adjustment.

In addition, the carbon fiber legs connect to a center spreader that offers maximum stability and vibration reduction. All-terrain tripod feet and a quick-switching QR platform rounds out the versatility of this rugged, stable support system.

Price & Availability
Follow Focus F60 (ID: 3850) (RRP Price: $159 US)

FreeBlazer Heavy-Duty Carbon Fiber Tripod (ID: 3989) (RRP Price: $399 US)

For more details, go to www.smallrig.com.

SmallRig will exhibit an extensive range of products and has prepared unique challenges for visitors to win prizes! SmallRig looks forward to welcoming all creators to experience their latest gear at this exciting event!

About SmallRig
Founded in 2012, SmallRig designs and builds complete accessory solutions for content creation with cameras, gimbals, and mobile phones. Our accessories are widely used in live broadcasting, Vlogging, professional video production, and other fields supported by over two million creators worldwide. SmallRig pioneered the User Co-Design (UCD) mode and DreamRig program with the ultimate goal to co-design with global creators and make their big dreams achievable.

CONTACT: Qingyang Chen, chenqingyang@smallrig.com, +86-15676986131

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SAE Taipei’s WCX 2023 Delegation Aims to Promote Biz Exchanges in U.S.

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TAIPEI, April 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The SAE Taipei Section of Taiwan is sending a delegation, led by Jerry Wang, the 29th chairman and also Chairman of domestic Automotive Research & Testing Center (ARTC), to the U.S. for participating in the 2023 World Congress Experience (WCX), as well as promote ACES (Autonomous, Connected, Electric and Shared)-related partnerships, business opportunities, and information exchanges between Taiwan and the U.S..

The SAE Taipei Section of Taiwan is sending a delegation to the U.S., led by Jerry Wang, the 29th chairman and also Chairman of domestic Automotive Research & Testing Center (ARTC). This trip will communicate with the U.S. vehicle industry on the latest industry trends, technological development and other issues, and promote Taiwan-U.S. industrial cooperation.

The delegation includes many ranking officials of Taiwanese government, as well leading automakers, research institutes, among others. It is scheduled to arrive Detroit on April 16th, and visit some of the biggest names in the automotive industry, such as GM Proving Ground, Optimal Group, Autoneum, the Mcity, ACM, and the Center for Automotive Research (CAR).

Taiwan-U.S. exchanges on vehicles and EV industry have received significant attention from the government, and the Technology Trade and Investment Collaboration (TTIC) framework, launched by the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) of Taiwan and the U.S. Department of Commerce in the end of 2021, has been facilitating more progresses in related fields. In 2022, for example, the MOEA played a pivotal role in the establishment of Optimal Intelligent Mobility Co., Ltd., a joint venture between ARTC and U.S.-based OPTIMAL Group, to promote Taiwan’s cutting-edge intelligent-driving technology on the global stage.

Chairman Wang points out that Taiwan’s vehicle- and EV-related systems have been a very important part of the global supply chain. The output of Taiwan’s auto-electronics reached about US$1.2 billion in 2022, and is estimated to exceed US$2 billion by 2025. EVs are becoming the mainstream of the global car market, he stresses, and Taiwan has a complete EV industry supply chain that has accumulated international supply experience and outstanding ICT back-forces. Plus with the competitive advantage in system integration and intelligence, he adds, Taiwan can help international automakers rapidly develop intelligent EVs in the most efficient way.

This is the first post-COVID delegation visit by SAE Taipei Section to the U.S., and Wang hopes to promote partnerships between the two countries’ automotive industry, while deepen mutual understanding and technology exchanges.

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Lindo Pro Dual Camera Video Doorbell Wins IF Design Award 2023

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DOVER, Del., April 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Lindo, an emerging brand in the home security industry, is proud to announce that its Lindo Pro Dual Camera Video Doorbell has won the prestigious IF Design Award 2023. The award recognizes Lindo’s commitment to design excellence and innovation in smart home security products.

Lindo Pro Dual Camera Video Doorbell Wins IF Design Award 2023

The Lindo Pro Dual Camera Video Doorbell features a sleek and stylish design with smooth, rounded lines and comfortable button feel. It is available in a black and white panda color scheme that fits for any modern home’s aesthetic. The doorbell is also designed to be compatible with various front door designs, making it a perfect choice for users.

The IF Design Award is one of the most prestigious design competitions in the world. “We are honored to receive the IF Design Award 2023 for our Lindo Pro Dual Camera Video Doorbell,” said CEO of Lindo. “This award is a testament to our commitment to design smart home security products that not only look great but also versatile and easy-to-use to our customers.”

The Lindo Pro Dual Camera Video Doorbell is equipped with two cameras that provides a 190-degree field of view, and two sensors that reduces 95% false alarms. The doorbell also features human and motion detection, package detection, two-way talk, and free 3-day video history, providing additional security and peace of mind to users.

Information about Lindo Pro Dual Camera Video Doorbell can be found at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BN9NRW8Y

About Lindo

Lindo is a smart home security brand that aims to bring smart living pleasure to people. Lindo focuses on promoting the intelligentization of products to make whole house intelligence accessible to more families. More information about Lindo can be found at https://www.lindolife.com/

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