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PR Newswire

ASTM decision brings 100% SAF certification within reach

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STOCKHOLM, Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Swedish Biofuels AB announced today that the ASTM International Committee has accepted the use of C2 to C5 alcohols as feedstock for the alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) pathway as well as a new specification for fully formulated aviation fuel with aromatics.

The ASTM International Committee D02 on Petroleum Products, Liquid Fuels, and Lubricants and Subcommittee D02.J on Aviation Fuel passed a concurrent ballot late June extending ASTM D7566, Standard Specification for Aviation Turbine Fuel Containing Synthesized Hydrocarbons, by a new Annex 8 submitted by Swedish Biofuels AB. When published, the revised issue of D7566 will be numbered D7566-23a and will display the specification of alcohol to jet synthetic paraffinic kerosene with aromatics (ATJ-SKA) produced by Swedish Biofuels technology and using single C2 to C5 alcohols or a combination of two or more C2 to C5 alcohols as feedstock for the process.

Unlike previously approved pathways, the Swedish Biofuels pathway is not limited to a single feedstock and includes the production of aromatics. With the ability to flexibly vary the amount of aromatics, the fuel produced by Swedish Biofuels is completely indistinguishable from fossil kerosene in its composition and properties. Even though D7566-23a currently only permits use of the jet fuel produced as a 50% blend with fossil kerosene, it is an important milestone in the sustainability journey and a short reach to 100% certification. Once D7566-23a is published by ASTM, it will be eligible as a standard to be used for fuel production for commercial airlines. It is estimated that these final actions will be completed by ASTM in Q3 2023.

About Swedish Biofuels

Swedish Biofuels delivers engineering solutions, process architecture and science for the production and conversion of alcohols to transport fuels and valuable chemicals from sustainable feedstocks. The company is the inventor of the original Alcohol to Jet technology (ATJ), patented in 2004 for the production of fully formulated sustainable aviation fuels from alcohols (SAF). The company has produced, sold and delivered fully formulated SAF for tests, certification and demonstration programs in the US, UK, Sweden and Germany.

The trade name of Swedish Biofuels ATJ SAF production technology is PureSAFSM. Swedish Biofuels has an alliance with KBR to offer PureSAFSM sustainable aviation fuel technology to the market. In addition to processing ethanol and other alcohols, this technology can also convert carbon dioxide and synthesis gas to SAF, thereby expanding opportunities to utilize captured carbon for a cleaner, greener future. Validation of this advanced technology was performed in conjunction with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, and the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) at GKN Aerospace Sweden.

www.swedishbiofuels.se

Android, Lifestyle, Mobile, News

Flip Out with the Galaxy Z Flip5 & Galaxy Z Fold5 in Flip Town!

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Samsung is cooking up something in the vibrant Golden Triangle…and has unleashed Flip Town! From now until 31 August, visit Flip Town to try out the latest Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 before they hit the stores!

To start your Flip Town adventure, start at the Bukit Bintang crossing, where you’ll see six Galaxy Z Flip5 lifestyle visuals by local Malaysian artists. This will also be your opportunity to snap OOTDs while flipping the cityscapes around you for Instagram-worthy moments.

If you head on over to Optimist Coffee on Jalan Bukit Bintang, you can also take pictures with loan units of the phones at the selfie stations until 13 August . Don’t forget to claim your free stickers! There are also convex mirrors that will allow you to experiment with unique angles to make your photos pop. Samsung is also giving out free coffee when you follow the @GalaxySpaceMY page.

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Next – this one’s for the BTS ARMY! Look out for the wall poster of BTS’s Jimin and strike your best poses next to the giant Galaxy Z Flip5 prop. Don’t miss out on visiting the Flip Town Experential Zone, where you can take photos with the wall poster of BTS’s Suga with the FlexCam. Snap more photos with loan phones at this pop-up station until 16 August for fresh, trendy shots next to Suga.

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Stay connected with the Flip Town community by using the hashtags #GalaxyZFlip5, #GalaxyZFold5, #JoinTheFlipSide, #MYFlipTown. You can also follow @GalaxySpaceMY and @samsungmalaysia for updates.

If you’re itching to own the Galaxy Z Fold5 or Galaxy Z Flip5, pre-orders are now available until 17 August 2023. Visit the Samsung website to learn more.

Business, News

No Need Express When You Have Pandago!

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Foodpanda is expanding its services again! From getting your food and groceries delivered to now getting your packages delivered 24/7. The company is now introducing pandago for its everyday users.

The service will be available within the foodpanda app starting today. Users simply have to select the “pandago” tab and it will automatically bring you to the delivery service page. The service will be available 24/7 on-demand so it’ll be perfect for sending that birthday surprise at the stroke of midnight or even those pesky last-minute documents in a rush.

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The pandago service comes with real-time tracking for easy tracking of your deliveries. The tracking will provide real-time delivery status updates while allowing customers to chat with the delivery partner to update their status.

While it may seem like a totally new service out of the blue, the pandago service has been operating since 2021. However, it was only available to business customers looking for a logistics-as-a-service (LaaS) partner. Pandago provided this service without the need for onboarding fees or commission fees and helped keep business costs at a minimum with a pay-as-you-use model.

Foodpanda is offering a 20% discount to new pandago users on their first delivery. You’ll simply have to use the voucher PANDAGO when you send your delivery to enjoy it.

Unboxing, Video

Unboxing the Lenovo Ideapad V14 (ASMR Edition)

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Join us as we unbox the Lenovo Ideapad V14! The affordable laptop comes with an 11th Gen Intel Core i processor with up to 16GB of RAM and 2TB of internal storage. It’s got options for a discreet NVIDIA MX350 GPU for heavier workloads as well. On the display side of things, it comes with a 14-inch, Full HD display and comes with a full-sized laptop keyboard without a numpad.

Lifestyle

Amazfit Bip 5 Makes Sure You Don’t Miss a Thing with a Super Sized 1.91-inch Display

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Amazfit is no stranger to fitness-centered wearables. The company has been hard at work churning out multiple watches for every user segment. This year alone, we’ve already seen at least 4 new entries which not only bring extended functionalities but also a diverse range of designs. The latest smartwatch to join the line is the Amazfit Bip 5.

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The hallmark of the Amazfit Bip 5 is its supersized 1.191-inch display. The large display is paired with a lightweight design with a plastic bottom case. Coming in at only 26g, the fitness companion is bound to seamlessly integrate into your everyday life. It’s not just lightweight though, it’s also rated for IP68 water and dust resistance and comes with 2.5D tempered glass protection. What’s more, it has a 320×380 pixel display with a pixel density of 260ppi which is one of the sharpest on the market.

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The Bip 5 runs on ZeppOS 2.0. The OS can track over 120 types of exercise and comes with extensive customisation options allowing you to make the Bip 5 fit your style. It also comes with a huge selection of apps and games that you can use on the watch itself! Of course, it goes without saying that a majority of these apps will help you achieve your goals of being more active and healthy.

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Like many other smartwatches, the Amazfit Bip 5 can also be your personal assistant on your wrist. You’ll be able to take calls, schedule your day and even make and take things off your to-do list seamlessly. You’ll also be able to do this only with your voice thanks to Amazon Alexa integration. Oh, speaking of personal assistance, it will even give you a summary of your previous day every morning.

Supersized Fitness Tracking

The Bip 5 will be able to help you track your workouts with over 120 sports modes built into Zepp OS 2.0. It’s also able to autodetect your workouts when you start one of these workouts: treadmill, outdoor running, walking, indoor walking, outdoor cycling, the rowing machine and the elliptical. Your hikes and runs can be tracked even more accurately thanks to GPS tracking on the watch itself. It’ll even help you keep pace during your workouts. Don’t worry about app compatibility as Zepp OS 2.0 integrates seamlessly into Google Fit, Apple Health, Strava, Addidas Running and more.

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The BioTracker PPG biometric sensor allows the Bip 5 to keep track of your vitals 24 hours a day. It will continuously monitor your heart rate, blood oxygenation and stress levels in the background throughout your day. You’ll also be able to track your sleep quality and gauge your activity with a PAI Health index at the end of each week. With the 300mah, you will get at least 5 days of use. If you’re a regular user, it should be able to last you up to 10 days.

Pricing & Availability

The Amazfit Bip 5 is available now from retail partners and the Amazfit stores on Shopee and Lazada. It is available in Pastel Pink, Soft Black and Cream White and will retail at MYR329.

Gaming, News

PUBG Mobile Goes Ham with Crates in New Air Drop Carnival In-Game Event

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PUBG Mobile, one of the world’s largest mobile battle royale games, is going all out to celebrate its gamers! The game’s new Air Drop Carnival which kicked off on 4 August 2023, is not only rewarding players but is also bringing world-renowned EDM musician, DJ Alan Walker, to the mobile game.

The event will kick off with the introduction of Cool Island which is available in the Erangel, Livik, Nusa and Sanhok maps. This island will invite players to chill out in epic summer vacay style. They will be able to kick back on recliners and enjoy in-game cocktails to boost their energy. If that wasn’t enough, teams can get their ducks in a row – literally – with new 2 person Duckboats scattered across Cool Island.

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You’ll be able to enjoy DJ Alan Walker’s tunes as you kick back and relax on Cool Island. As the Air Drop Carnival Ambassador, he’ll be showcasing his new track “Lands of the Heroes” which was initially announced at the 2023 PUBG Mobile World Invitational. The track was specially produced and written for the PUBG Mobile community. You’ll have until 8 August 2023 to complete the mission to unlock this exclusive track in-game to hear it outside the carnival. You’ll also be able to unlock the Alan Walker-themed set once again during the carnival. It’ll be the first time in four years for players to unlock it!

It’s not just about kicking back and relaxing! The Air Drop Carnival will be giving PUBG Mobile players lots of loot and perks that will be available throughout the carnival. Get your first crate when you log in and actively play throughout the carnival to upgrade it from a Level 1 crate to a Level 5 crate during the Air Drop Carnival. Get to a Level 5 crate and enjoy permanent in-game emotes and your choice of legendary gear along with other prizes. Did we mention? The Legendary set is yours to keep in-game. You’ll even get team-up rating protection when you team up with your squad!

Festivities will culminate on August 18, 2023 – CRATE DAY! On that day, players will be able to open their crates to finally get the prizes for their hard work!

If you haven’t played PUBG Mobile, where have you been all this while? You can download the game on the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store right now!

Lifestyle, News

Astro Expands OTT Content Selection with Qalbox Partnership

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Astro – Malaysia’s largest satellite TV provider – has been diversifying its offerings with partnerships with OTT providers like Netflix and Disney+. These partnerships have seen an increasingly diverse pool of content offered to subscribers via its Ultra Box and Ulti Box. The latest to join that pool is Qalbox.

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(Source: Astro/Muslim Pro) From left to right Co CEOs of Bitsmedia Nik Emir Din and Fara Abdullah together with Astro Director of Content Agnes Rozario and Group Chief Financial Officer Shafiq Abdul Jabbar

Qalbox is a streaming service by Muslim Pro. The app offers diverse, global content catered to Muslims of all ages. The app will provide an even more diverse, global view for Muslims in our increasingly globalised world that will complement existing channels like Al-Jazeera, Al-Hijrah, Naura and Astro Oasis.

The app, like other apps offered on Astro’s Ultra and Ulti Boxes, will be available on the home screen of the updated interface for the Ultra and Ulti Boxes. Astro subscribers with the Ultra and Ulti box will enjoy a complimentary 2-month subscription to Qalbox starting from July 27, 2023, until September 26, 2023. After this period, it will cost MYR12.90 a month to subscribe.

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“We are excited to announce Muslim Pro’s Qalbox on our platform, further enriching our suite of the best global streaming apps. Our Muslim viewers can enjoy Muslim-centric content with the addition of over 1,000 hours of Qalbox’s SVOD content available for streaming on our Ultra and Ulti Boxes. We now have compelling content from 12 streaming apps, including our own Astro GO app, which is complimentary to all customers…”

Shafiq Abdul Jabbar, Group Chief Financial Officer, Astro

The announcement comes on the heels of Astro’s big content showcase where the company showcased their upcoming content and new collaborations in a two-hour spectacular show that was live-streamed on YouTube and on Astro’s Gempak channel. The showcase was directed by renowned Malaysian thespian, Puan Sri Tiara Jaquelina.

PR Newswire

Vipshop to Announce Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results on August 18, 2023

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GUANGZHOU, China, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Vipshop Holdings Limited (NYSE: VIPS), a leading online discount retailer for brands in China (“Vipshop” or the “Company”), today announced that it plans to release its second quarter 2023 financial results on Friday, August 18, 2023, before the US market open.

The Company will hold a conference call on Friday, August 18, 2023 at 7:30 am US Eastern Time, 7:30 pm Beijing Time to discuss the financial results.

All participants wishing to join the conference call must pre-register online using the link provided below.

Registration Link: https://register.vevent.com/register/BIa5ce1fd594754eeb9ce17294566f615c

Once pre-registration has been completed, each participant will receive dial-in numbers and a unique access PIN via email. To join the conference, participants should use the dial-in details followed by the PIN code.

A live webcast of the earnings conference call can be accessed at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/xoxhojmv. An archived webcast will be available at the Company’s investor relations website at http://ir.vip.com.  

About Vipshop Holdings Limited

Vipshop Holdings Limited is a leading online discount retailer for brands in China. Vipshop offers high quality and popular branded products to consumers throughout China at a significant discount to retail prices. Since it was founded in August 2008, the Company has rapidly built a sizeable and growing base of customers and brand partners. For more information, please visit https://ir.vip.com/. 

Investor Relations Contact

Tel: +86 (20) 2233-0732
Email: IR@Vipshop.com

PR Newswire

LG Display Wins 2023 Bosch Global Supplier Award

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SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — LG Display, the world’s leading innovator of display technologies, announced today that it has received a ‘Bosch Global Supplier Award.’ The company receives this prestigious award in the category “raw materials and components”, demonstrating its unmatched leadership in the automotive display market.

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LG Display Wins 2023 Bosch Global Supplier Award

The Bosch Group, a global leading supplier of technology and services, reserves its “Bosch Global Supplier Award” for only 46 suppliers from 11 countries of roughly 35,000 suppliers worldwide in this year, recognizing the most outstanding performers in the manufacturing and supply of raw materials, products, and services on a biennial basis since 1987.

LG Display and Bosch have engaged in a decade of strategic collaborations since 2012, during which LG Display has demonstrated distinctive technical capabilities, stringent quality management, and reliable supply capabilities. The company is well known for successful incorporating automotive OLED displays into premium automotive brands’ next generation of projects.

As a leading global supplier of digital clusters (instrument clusters) and center fascias (central control units) to top-tier automotive component makers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), LG Display continues to lead the market having achieved the highest global market share for the 5th consecutive year from 2018 to 2022 – based on revenue generated by premium automotive displays measuring 10 inches or larger.

LG Display leverages its technological prowess in automotive OLEDs and high-end LCD displays to expand sales and orders while enhancing its position as the industry’s global leader.

LG Display set a new standard for mobility when it introduced the world’s first Tandem OLED for automotives back in 2019. Tandem OLED embodies its groundbreaking two-stack OLED technology, where an extra organic emitting layer is added to the existing layer to deliver brighter screens while effectively dispersing energy across OLED components for optimal stability and a longer lifespan. LG Display will start mass-producing its second-generation Tandem OLED, which heightens the efficiency of organic light-emitting components, this year to further widen the technological gap between itself and competitors.

P-OLED is LG Display’s unique technology that incorporates innovative Tandem OLED into a flexible plastic substrate to make the design slim and light while maintaining unrivaled picture quality unique to OLEDs. P-OLED uses 60% less power and weighs 80% lighter than LCD displays, making it the ultimate solution for electric vehicles in particular. Moreover, the company’s automotive P-OLED has received the Eco-Product Certification Mark from SGS, a global leader in inspection, verification, testing, and certification, recognizing their excellence in minimizing the use of hazardous substances.

Moreover, LG Display has been strengthening its competitive edge in the market with its various products and technologies, including ATO (Advanced Thin OLED), which delivers the core strength of OLED for automotive displays at a more competitive price point, LTPS LCD, which excel in large-scale implementation and high-resolution rendering, IPS (In-Plane Switching), which significantly enhanced the viewing angles, SPM (Switchable Privacy Mode), which controls a viewing angle for safe driving. What’s more, it has become the first in the industry to introduce a flame-resistant certification program to every automotive panel in order to boost safety and stability.

“We are extremely proud to have been recognized as automotive display maker by Bosch. This award acknowledges our endless pursuit of the perfect customer experience, a journey that promotes innovation at every step of the way which enables us to deliver unparalleled technologies, quality, and support to our customers,” said Byeong-koo Kim, Senior Vice President and Head of Auto Business Group at LG Display. “We will continue to strengthen our order-based business’s competitiveness based on our revolutionary technologies, especially P-OLED and LTPS LCD.”

About LG Display

LG Display Co., Ltd. [NYSE: LPL, KRX: 034220] is the world’s leading innovator of display technologies, including thin-film transistor liquid crystal and OLED displays. The company manufactures display panels in a broad range of sizes and specifications primarily for use in TVs, notebook computers, desktop monitors, automobiles, and various other applications, including tablets and mobile devices. LG Display currently operates manufacturing facilities in Korea and China, and back-end assembly facilities in Korea, China, and Vietnam. The company has approximately 70,707 employees operating worldwide. For more news and information about LG Display, please visit www.lgdisplay.com.

Media Contact:

TaeHyun Tommy Jang, Assistant Manager, Global PR Team
Email: tommy.jang@lgdisplay.com

Joo Yeon Jennifer Ha, Manager, Global PR Team
Email: hjy05@lgdisplay.com 

PR Newswire

Brigii launches its smallest vacuum cleaner MX20 for busy moms who need to clean fast

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SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Brigii, a leading manufacturer of innovative household appliances, has just launched its smallest vacuum cleaner- the MX20. With an advanced brushless DC motor, the MX20 mini vacuum weighs only 0.83 lbs but delivers an impressive suction power of up to 9,000 PA. This allows it to pick up dust, crumbs, and dirt from crevices and other hard-to-reach areas easily. Making it the perfect tool for busy moms who need quick and efficient cleaning for their daily routine.

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Brigii MX20 Mini Vacuum

Maintaining a clean home can be a significant challenge for busy mothers. Children are naturally curious and love to explore their environment, often leaving a trail of messes in their wake. Additionally, household chores such as laundry and dishes can quickly pile up, leaving little time for other cleaning tasks.” I can’t stand a messy house – it’s the one thing that really bothers me! Whenever my home is disorganized, I find it hard to focus and it disrupts my whole day.  But luckily, I can now use the MX20 vacuum cleaner to clean as I go about my chores,” a mother of two children said. “ It easily picks up kids’ crumbs and dust that fall between crevices such as kitchen tiles. With its small size, I can now clean anywhere quickly between doing loads of laundry, cooking meals, or helping my children with homework. “

The MX20’s slim profile allows it to easily reach tight spots and suck up dirt from crevices that bulky vacuums cannot. So you can tackle any of those spots that your regular vacuum might not be able to reach, such as the dreaded gap between the stove and the countertop, between seats and in cup holders, floor lines, and window slots.

Unlike traditional brushed motor vacuum cleaners, the Brigii MX20 handheld vacuum uses a brushless DC motor to avoid wearing out or collecting hair around.  This makes it maintenance-free while delivering consistent strong suction over time.  In addition, there are many advantages to using brushless motors.

  • Better suction – Brushless motors increase suction power by 2x compared to brushed motors.
  • Enhanced efficiency – brushless motors can provide more power with less than 30% energy. Making the MX20 a more environmentally-friendly option.
  • Increased longevity – Brushless motors are more durable with a 10x longer lifespan than brushed motors.
  • Lower noise –  Brigii MX20 crevice vacuum operates more quietly than brushed motors vacuum. This can be particularly important for those who live in apartments or have young children or pets that may be disturbed by loud noises.

The MX20 has received rave reviews from moms who have tried it out.”This little vacuum makes cleaning so much faster. I can quickly spot clean messes instead of lugging out a huge vacuum,” wrote Amy L. on Amazon. “The MX20 has become my new best friend. I use it daily to clean up my kids’ crumbs and sand. I’m impressed by its small size but mighty suction.” added Michelle W.

“We are thrilled to introduce the Brigii MX20, our smallest and lightest vacuum cleaner perfect for moms,” said the spokesperson of Brigii.  ” The MX20 vacuum delivers strong suction for crevices cleanups.  No more lugging around heavy vacuums for cleaning. Overall, the Brigii MX20 mini vacuum offers a combination of power, convenience, and affordability, making it a smart choice for those seeking a cost-effective and practical cleaning solution.”

For more information: https://www.brigii.com/
Buy MX20 from Amazon US: https://amzn.to/43KtpSF 

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About Brigii

Founded in 2019, Brigii is an innovative technology brand dedicated to the research, development, and production of smart hardware for homes.

With the motto “Serving all families anytime, anywhere”, Brigii is proving to be a comprehensive business dedicated to researching, refining, and producing products that ease consumers’ day-to-day activities.

Media Contacts

Company name: Brigii
Contact name: Vanessa
Email Address: sns_us@brigii.com
Country: China