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Introducing the Yaber Projector T2/T2 Plus: Battery-Powered Portable Projector with Native 1080P Resolution

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NEW YORK, June 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Yaber, a pioneer of entertainment projectors, introduces its latest innovations, the Projector T2/T2 Plus to global consumers today. Combining best-in-class technology and audio excellence with its partnership with JBL, the T2 Series is a portable entertainment projector with native 1080P resolution and industry-leading sound quality. Building upon the success of last year’s Yaber K2s at-home-cinema projectors, the T2 Series aims to revolutionize the outdoor experience for ultimate entertainment seekers everywhere. Furthermore, with built-in batteries, the versatile T2 Series will be the heart of at-home movie marathons, weekend camping trips and outdoor picnics alike.

Yaber Projector T2
Yaber Projector T2

Marshall Mao, General Manager of Yaber, commented: “After months of development with JBL we are delighted to bring our customers a truly portable cinema experience.” He continued: “Extra effort was put into upgrading the outdoor use of the Projector T2/T2 Plus. After all, what good is a portable projector if it gets easily shaken by the wind or isn’t bright enough to watch under starlight? Beyond film and music, our customers want a projector to power parties on the go, and that’s what the T2 Series delivers – a system that looks better and sounds perfect.”

Outstanding audiovisual experiences

The T2 Series projects 450 ANSI Lumens of brightness and native 1080P resolutions, creating seamless moving pictures even with background lighting. What’s more, with a projection range of 40″ to 120″[1] and intelligent auto-correcting technologies, customers can cast great image sizes onto uneven surfaces like the side of their camping van and still get crisp details with accurate scaling. This powerful video system coupled with dual JBL speakers with Dolby Audio support creates one of the most balanced audiovisual systems in its class rivaling even the most high-end portable systems.

Built to entertain the great outdoors

The Projector T2/T2 Plus has an in-built battery which supports up to 2.5 hours of battery life for movies or 18 hours[2] of Bluetooth-connected music, making it the longest-lasting music player amongst projectors in its class.

To protect the T2 Series from accidents and damage, innovations and upgrades were made to ensure the projector remains sturdy on the go. Highlights include Yaber’s unique air ventilation system which helps reduce overheating. A functional handle that can rotate to brace the projector from the ground and avoid shakes from sudden movements. The handle can also be further rotated to lift the projector up to 15° off the floor to provide extra projection range. Plus, a fully sealed optical engine that stops dust accumulation to ensure longer-lasting, crystal clear visuals.

Designed to light up parties with style

Embracing modern minimalism, the Projector T2/T2 Plus adds style and elegance to the party as it draws attention through its alluring yet cheerful design with soft curved edges, warm color palette and sleek aesthetics.

Automatic focus and keystone correction

The Projector T2/T2 Plus also saves the time and hassle of making additional setups. Upon placing the projector in its desired spot, Yaber’s intelligent software will automatically fit the screen to its destination with automatic focus, keystone correction and obstacle avoidance and screen alignment for convenience and hands-free projection. The settings menu and remote control can be used to make further manual adjustments.

Stream films and shows with ease

While the T2 and T2 Plus share the same specifications, the Projector T2 Plus is available for purchase in physical stores and on the Yaber website, bundled with a Google TV Dongle and remote control that supports Google Assistant. Customers can access the official Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, YouTube and over 7,000+ apps through the Google TV Dongle. The Projector T2 is an online exclusive with options to add-on purchase the dongle.

Connect the projector T2/T2 Plus to a smartphone via the Yaber App for seamless screen mirroring, remote control, and NFC.

Availability and Price

The Yaber Projector T2 starts at USD 299 and can be purchased on Amazon stores. Yaber Projector T2 Plus starts at USD 349 and is available in physical stores as well as on the Yaber official website (www.yaber.com). This marks the first time that purchasing is enabled on the Yaber official website. Prices may vary by time and country.

The Yaber Projector T2/T2 Plus will debut in the US market on June 25, 2024 (EST), followed shortly by global availability. Currently, there is a user customization activity and exclusive discounts available on its Amazon US store. 

[1]: The throw distances above are estimations and may differ in actual usage scenarios. Adjustments required are based on your specific living space dimensions and conditions.

[2]: The provided data is derived from laboratory test conditions. Actual performance and usage time may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to the working environment, ambient temperature, and intensity of usage.

About Yaber

Founded in 2018, Yaber stands as a pioneer of entertainment projectors, having successfully delivered over two million units to enthusiasts in more than 120 countries and regions worldwide. Notably, Yaber has been honored with prestigious awards, including the Red Dot Award, the Yanko Design Award, and the CES Innovation Award 2024.

Yaber is committed to pushing the boundaries of both visual and audio excellence. Every Yaber projector is crafted to deliver exceptional experiences, embodying a pursuit of perfection and offering users outstanding audiovisual quality, as well as an enriching journey of continual self-transcendence.

For the latest updates, visit https://www.yaber.com/collections as Yaber continues to redefine excellence in entertainment.

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Play For Dream MR Takes on Apple’s Vision Pro at a Lower Price Point

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Play for Dream Technology, a mixed reality company currently based out of China, is taking Apple’s Vision Pro head-on with its new Play for Dream MR. The new mixed reality headset is not only bringing a lot of the features that made Apple’s Vision Pro notable, but it’s also making some big improvements.

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The Play for Dream MR headset runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR+ Gen 2. The processor is built from the ground up for Mixed and Extended-reality experiences. It has 16GB of RAM supporting this processor and is available with up to 1TB of onboard storage. When it comes to optics, the Play for Dream MR comes with two 8K micro OLED screens – one per eye. Unlike other mixed-reality headsets, the Play for Dream MR headset comes with a Pancake optics solution that is developed by the team at Play for Dream Technologies. The company’s solution is made of ultra-lightweight resin which reduces the weight of the lenses tremendously. According to the company, it’s the lightest available right now.

Design-wise, the same approach is also being used when it comes to the design of the wearable. The MR headset is built to not only look futuristic but also be light. The main factor behind this approach is simply the comfort of wearing the headset over prolonged periods of time. The headset is only 33mm thick and even has a built-in battery. You can also get extra juice with an additional power bank for even longer MR sessions. It’s also designed with a 3:2 weight distribution to minimise neck strain.

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There are a total of 11 high-performance cameras that are paired with 7 different types of sensors and 22 infra-red LEDs for precise multimodal interaction. The main cameras on the Play For Dream MR are dual 32-megapixel sensors which are used for view through for extended and augmented-reality application. In addition, these cameras can also be used to capture immersive, 3D content that can be used with the Play for Dream MR. The MR also has a large 103° field of view with about 45 pixels per degree (PPD).

On top of these specs, Play for Dream Technologies has also developed its own MR OS called DreamOS based on Android. This OS while built on Android expands the capabilities of it to include productivity features, the ability to create 3D content and more. What could be a hallmark feature when it comes to the MR is its AI Assistant, Xiao Hu. The cute, furry little creature is the Play for Dream MR’s visual manifestation of Iron Man’s Jarvis. For now, Xiao Hu is able to handle searches, music composition, translation and precise voice control. That said, Xiao Hu is only one of the AI features that will be coming with the MR.

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While augmented- and mixed-reality are amazing, it’s not worth much if there’s no content. Play For Dream Technologies is partnering with over 100 content companies to ensure that the platform has a robust app and content ecosystem. In addition, partners like Unity are helping the company figure out apps as both immersive 3D experiences and regular app experiences. When it comes to content, the headset is able to provide an immersive theatrical experience as the in OS screen can provide experiences that mimic a screen that is over 1000-inches big.

The development of immersive content experiences has also influenced the design and features of the headset. The Play for Dream MR comes with speakers that are able to deliver DTS:X audio and IMAX immersive audio. These speakers are developed in partnership with Xperi (the company behind DTS:X) and IMAX. The built-in speakers are able to deliver simulated 7.1-channel audio that has been IMAX Enhanced certified. The built-in speakers are also able to create 3D immersive sound. CEO and Founder of Play for Dream, Huang Feng, mentioned that the company chose to go with built-in speakers to create a more immersive experience but more importantly, to provide an integrated experience that is more conducive to long hours of use. He iterated that using earbuds may not be the best option.

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Like other VR headsets, the MR comes with controllers or joysticks. These controllers come with 6DoF and lack the halo design we’re used to seeing in other systems. However, they are more accurate and have better range of movement. In addition, the Play for Dream MR has basic and advanced gesture controls. These gestures are developed in collaboration with Sogou, a company that has already made waves with gestures based controls in the past. These gestures are detected by the large number of sensors on the headset. These sensors are supposedly able to track the gestures with increased accuracy and precision.

Pricing & Availability

The only official pricing announced during the launch of the Play for Dream MR is USD$1X99 – which is a fraction of the price of the Apple Vision Pro. However, the MR will be rolling out officially in Malaysia and Singapore starting in October 2024. Other Asia Pacific countries like Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand and more will follow in 2025.

We expect that the headset will be priced at about USD$1,899 or just a tad bit lower. However, at this point, the MR is entering a market which is stagnating barring the interest behind the Apple Vision Pro. However, with an option that is not only cheaper, but more open for everyone with a lower price point and what looks like to be a promising competitor that can invigorate the space when it comes to gaming and even how we consume our conent.

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Hydrexia and NovaAir Sign Memorandum of Understanding for Hydrogen Business Development in India

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NEW DELHI and SHANGHAI, June 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hydrexia Singapore Pte Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hydrexia Holding Limited (Hydrexia), a leading integrated hydrogen solution provider in China, and NovaAir Private Limited (NovaAir), a PAG investee company in India today announced that the two companies have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly develop the hydrogen market in India. The cooperation is intended to utilize the combined market skills and technologies of both companies to best meet the hydrogen development needs in India.

Under the scope of the MOU, Hydrexia and NovaAir will work closely to jointly explore potential business projects leveraging NovaAir’s local business development capabilities as well as Hydrexia’s technologies and solutions in hydrogen purifications, hydrogen refueling station (HRS) and hydrogen transportation and storage.

The planned cooperation adds significant values to Hydrexia’s fast-growing market expansion in the Asian market following recent successful business initiatives in the region. The cooperation with NovaAir will further reinforce the strong commitment of Hydrexia to serve hydrogen business needs in the region by collaborating with local partners.

“The MOU adds a new dimension to the rapid growth of our business in Asia. We are extremely happy to work with NovaAir to develop the hydrogen market in India,” said George Gan, the Chief Executive Officer of Hydrexia Southeast Asia. “The new venture will also help us to best utilize our hydrogen technology solutions to serve the needs of our customers in India,” Gan added.

“We are happy to have chosen Hydrexia as our partner to develop the hydrogen market locally. Hydrexia has clearly demonstrated its technological competitiveness to address the market needs,” said Gajanan Nabar, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NovaAir. “Our combined market skills and technologies will enable us to best serve the needs of the hydrogen market going forward,” Nabar continued.

Hydrexia has been actively expanding its business operation in the hydrogen markets in Southeast Asian countries where its business has been growing rapidly, having secured strategic partnership, joint venture, and business contracts in 2024. Hydrexia is fully committed to serving the technology and solution needs of its customers globally.

[About NovaAir]

NovaAir is a manufacturer and supplier of high-quality industrial gases. Funded by PAG India, NovaAir brings to the table a unique combination of safety, operational reliability and economic efficiency, while supporting the customers with gases in the manufacturing process.

[About Hydrexia]

Hydrexia Holding Limited is a leading integrated hydrogen technology solution provider in China with global reach. The company specializes in providing technology solutions for hydrogen production, storage, transportation, and end-use applications. Leveraging its solid R&D capabilities and industry-leading technology, Hydrexia aims to effectively address the technology and application needs across the global hydrogen industry value chain.

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Axrail Collaborates with AWS & Phison in Launching Southeast Asia’s First Gen AI Lab

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Axrail, a leading Malaysian IT solutions provider, has taken a groundbreaking step towards accelerating AI adoption in the region. The company, in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Phison, has launched the first-of-its-kind Generative AI (Gen AI) Lab in Southeast Asia.

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This state-of-the-art facility signifies a major leap forward for Malaysian businesses looking to leverage the power of AI. Here’s how the Gen AI Lab empowers innovation and shapes the future of tech skills in Malaysia:

A Hub for Cutting-Edge Solutions

The Gen AI Lab brings together the expertise of three industry heavyweights. Axrail’s proven track record in AI implementation combines with AWS’s industry-leading cloud solutions, including Amazon Bedrock – a service offering access to high-performing AI models. Phison’s innovative aiDAPTIV+ technology adds an on-premise dimension to the mix. This collaborative environment fosters the development of comprehensive, end-to-end generative AI solutions, catering to both cloud and on-premise needs.

Fast-Tracking AI Adoption for Businesses

The Gen AI Lab isn’t just about showcasing cutting-edge technology; it’s designed to be a practical resource for businesses. The “sandbox” environment allows companies to experiment with AI applications and explore their potential to transform business operations. This hands-on approach helps companies to build the capabilities needed to extract value from data and increase efficiency across various functions.

Empowering Malaysian Businesses, Big and Small

Axrail is particularly focused on accelerating AI adoption among Malaysian SMEs. The upcoming AWS Region in Malaysia will provide crucial benefits like data residency, low latency, and robust cloud services, making AI solutions even more accessible. With the Gen AI Lab serving as a launchpad, Malaysian businesses of all sizes will have the opportunity to reimagine their operations using AI and achieve future-proof growth.

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Boosting Malaysia’s Tech Skills Landscape

The Gen AI Lab isn’t just about technology; it’s about people. By fostering a collaborative environment for AI development and experimentation, Axrail is contributing to the growth of a skilled AI workforce in Malaysia. This aligns perfectly with the country’s Digital Economy Blueprint, which prioritizes digital transformation and establishing Malaysia as a regional leader in the digital arena. The complimentary half-day sharing session planned for July 18th is a testament to Axrail’s commitment to knowledge sharing and empowering Malaysians to navigate the exciting world of AI.

The Gen AI Lab: A Springboard for the Future

Axrail’s Gen AI Lab marks a significant milestone for Malaysia’s tech landscape. This collaborative effort positions the nation at the forefront of AI innovation, empowering businesses to thrive and nurturing a future generation of tech talent. Malaysia’s focus on building a digital economy that is not only focused on the needs of an increasingly digital market but also on the skillsets needed to adopt and adapt to a rapidly evolving market aligns with the efforts that we see from the country’s digital pioneers like Axrail. The Gen AI Lab aligns with the recent rhetoric and push by the government to adopt and upskill to make the country a competitive lifeline for the Southeast Asian Region’s digital development.

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Hisense Ignites Football Passion with “Beyond Glory” UEFA EURO 2024™ Campaign

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QINGDAO, China, June 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — As the UEFA EURO 2024™ tournament enters its second week, Hisense, a leading global home appliance and consumer electronics brand, continues to fuel excitement with its electrifying “Beyond Glory” UEFA EURO 2024™ campaign, solidifying its position as a brand that connects with fans across the globe.

Commercial Display Area at the Berlin Olympic Stadium
Commercial Display Area at the Berlin Olympic Stadium

The campaign centers around the premise of the relentless pursuit of excellence, resonating with football fans worldwide and showcasing Hisense’s commitment to innovation and quality. Hisense’s captivating commercial showcase at the Berlin Olympic Stadium serves as a testament to these commitments. The display prominently features Hisense’s Hero products, including ULED TVs, Laser TVs, embodying the brand’s dedication to cutting-edge technology and exceptional user experiences.

The “Beyond Glory” campaign extends far beyond the Berlin Olympic Stadium, reaching football fans across 30 markets, including Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, France, Spain, and more. Through a series of engaging activations, Hisense is capturing fan attention and immersing them in all the thrills of the tournament.

The slogan “Never Settle for No. 2 Globally” is displayed throughout EURO 2024™, echoing Hisense’s unwavering commitment to continuous development and technological innovation. Hisense’s dedication is evident in its remarkable achievement of securing the No. 2 position in global TV shipments for two consecutive years. The company’s Q1 2024 global TV shipment volume share stands at 13.6%, with a global shipment revenue share of 12.1%. Additionally, Hisense holds the No. 1 position in 100-inch TVs and Laser TVs, both in 2023 and Q1 2024.

Hisense boasts a rich history of successful marketing campaigns around major sporting events, including its sponsorship of the UEFA European Championship™, providing an important platform to showcase its products and technology to a global audience and connecting with football enthusiasts in demonstrating the company’s dedication to innovation, quality, and fan engagement.

About Hisense
Hisense is a leading global home appliance and consumer electronics brand and official partner of the UEFA EURO 2024™. According to Omdia, Hisense ranked No. 2 globally for TV shipments and No. 1 in 100″ TVs in both 2023 and Q1 2024. The company has expanded quickly to operate in more than 160 countries and specializes in multi-media goods, home appliances, and intelligent IT information.

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Wondershare Filmora 13.5 Unveils Upgraded AI Toolkit for Creators

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VANCOUVER, BC, June 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Wondershare has announced the latest update to its industry-leading video editing software, Filmora 13.5. This version introduces upgraded features designed to augment editors’ creativity and improve efficiency while delivering high-quality professional content.

Wondershare Filmora 13.5 Unveils Upgraded AI Toolkit for Creators
Wondershare Filmora 13.5 Unveils Upgraded AI Toolkit for Creators

Filmora 13.5 enhances its text capabilities by introducing a new Curved Text feature, providing users unparalleled control over titles, captions, and subtitles. This update also expands Filmora’s AI-powered toolset, complementing its existing content generation features with two notable additions: a new AI Sticker Generator and Voice Cloning for the AI Text-To-Speech feature. These improvements further cement Filmora’s position as a versatile video editing platform, catering to the evolving needs of today’s creators.

Filmora 13.5 enhances its AI Text-To-Speech tool, now featuring advanced voice replication technology. This innovative feature supports 16 languages, breaking the language barrier with a comprehensive range of linguistic options. Within 30 seconds, users can instantly clone and generate a similar voice that replicates speaking speed, intonation, and accent.

The standout AI Sticker Generator expands Filmora’s extensive asset generation capabilities, giving users even more creative choices. Users can input text prompts, select a style, and generate unique stickers that can be applied directly to the timeline or exported independently. This feature expands Filmora’s asset pool, meeting niche demands and offering creators a comprehensive range of top-tier resources.

Filmora 13.5 also introduces a Curved Text feature, opening new possibilities for creating eye-catching visual effects. This tool is perfect for social media videos, educational content, creative projects, and advertising production. It grants editors unparalleled control over editing text that captures viewers’ attention and improves engagement.

These new features cater to a diverse audience, including content creators, freelancers, marketers, influencers, small business owners, and beginners eager to learn video editing. By simplifying complex editing tasks and providing innovative tools, Filmora 13.5 enables users to produce high-quality, professional-looking content more efficiently. Filmora 13.5 continues Wondershare’s commitment to making cutting-edge technology accessible to everyone, integrating innovative AI functions with an intuitive user interface to empower creators to bring their visions to life.

About Filmora

Filmora is designed with its user in mind, featuring smoother performance and an intuitive user interface. With advanced AI functions, over 220,000 creative assets, commercially available music, 3D LUTs, effects, and pre-set templates, you have everything you need to perfect your creative vision. Filmora is available on iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows. To try it for free, visit filmora.wondershare.com. Follow Wondershare Filmora on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook to learn more.

About Wondershare

As a renowned global leader in creativity and productivity solutions, Wondershare is dedicated to making cutting-edge technology accessible to everyone, fostering increased efficiency and creativity. Our commitment to excellence has been recognized through prestigious accolades from organizations like The Shorty Awards, G2, and GetApp. With a user base spanning over 100 million individuals across 150 countries, we offer diverse software solutions encompassing video editing, PDF manipulation, data recovery, diagram creation, graphic design, and more.

CONTACT: irisl@wondershare.com

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Discover VIAIM’s Advanced Earbuds: Elevate Your Smart Office Experience with Real-time Conference Recording”

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HEFEI, China, June 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — VIAIM, an AI technology hardware company deeply rooted in the smart office sector, has announced the upgrade of its brand-new official website, showcasing its innovative wireless earbuds. The upgraded website put spotlight on its flagship products, the AI Recoding True Wireless Earbuds VIAIM Nano+ and the Open-ear AI Recording True Wireless Earbuds VIAIM Air earbuds, unleashing a more efficient and intelligent smart office experience for customers around the globe.


By prioritizing user needs, VIAIM ensures that its offerings not only meet but exceed customer expectations. creating a seamless and user-centric interaction with innovative smart office solutions.

The VIAIM Series products boast some of the most impressive features including the Recording Transcription Function, which provides real-time recording for various scenarios such as field, call, audio, and video, and can summarize full meetings into a digestible abstract with one click; the Multi-Language Translation that supports 11 languages for cross-language meetings and learning. It also comes with VIAIM AI technology that transforms meetings into written records with real-time audio-to-text transcription, generating concise summaries and post-meeting action items. 

Dedicated to producing high-quality products that offer emotional and personalized multimodal hybrid interactions that genuinely address user issues, VIAIM strives to transform our visions of the future into reality through technological means, enabling everyone to enjoy the wonders of future intelligence.

The robust technical expertise of the VIAIM team allows for quick and effective empowerment in the intelligent hardware arena, leading to the development of the powerful VIAIM Nano series of conference headphones. These headphones represent a “new breed” in the market, enhancing the efficiency of conference office activities.

Ma Xiao, CEO of VIAIM, said: “We aim to showcase how future smart products can enhance efficiency and convenience. In AIGC, service tools for vertical scenarios are more practical than general intelligence tools. VIAIM office data has formed a Matthew effect, creating a practical AI conference assistant for the vertical scenario of office meetings. Through continuous upgrades of VIAIM AI, we have successfully evolved conference headphones from “intelligent tools” to “intelligent assistants”, becoming one of the most practical AIGC smart office headphones for office meetings. We have been trendsetters in AIGC applications with constantly realized dreams and product technology strength.”

“VIAIM delivers high-quality, emotionally engaging, and personalized products to users in 154 countries.In 2023, sales on JD.com and Tmall during major shopping festivals increased 13-fold year-on-year, While TikTok platform sales rose 30-fold. Online sales grew 4-fold in Q4 2023 and continued stable growth in Q1 2024. Offline, VIAIM’s products are available in over 1,000 outlets. Established in 2021, VIAIM’s team has over a decade of AI expertise. From 2011 to 2014, they researched AI assistants, achieving advancements in speech recognition and semantic analysis.

VIAIM’s upgraded official website highlights its innovative products aimed at enhancing office efficiency and the smart office experience for global users. Their cutting-edge technology and forward-thinking approach to future smart applications set the trend in AIGC solutions.

About VIAIM

VIAIM is an AI technology hardware company deeply rooted in the smart office sector. We have always been committed to creating high-quality products with emotional engagement and personalization, multi-modal mixed interaction, and can truly solve user problems, bringing our expectations for the future to reality through scientific and technological means, so that everyone can experience the beauty of future intelligence.

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L’Oréal Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program Ignites Innovation Across North Asia

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Trailblazing Initiative Expands to Hong Kong SAR and Taiwan Region, Cementing L’Oréal’s Leadership in Regional Beauty Tech Open Innovation

SHANGHAI, June 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — L’Oréal’s groundbreaking Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program (Big Bang) is now officially active across all of its North Asia markets with the momentous launch in Hong Kong SAR today, ushering in a new era of beauty innovation for consumers in the region and putting L’Oréal North Asia Zone’s “Beauty Triangle” strategy in action. The strategy seeks to maximize synergies and accelerate collaboration, leveraging the unique and powerful North Asia ecosystem and the transversal synergy of China-Beauty, Korea-Beauty and Japan-Beauty.

First launched in Mainland China in 2020, Big Bang embraces open innovation to develop disruptive beauty solutions in partnership with startups and innovators. The program fosters the co-creation and co-development of innovative beauty products and experiences. Its expansion to Japan and Korea in 2023, followed by recent launches in Hong Kong SAR and Taiwan, underscores L’Oréal’s commitment to spearheading cutting-edge beauty solutions throughout North Asia. The program’s success has also inspired its launch in the L’Oréal South Asia Pacific, Middle East, and North Africa region just last month.

Each market tailors its Big Bang program with a unique theme, reflecting regional strengths and fostering local partnerships. L’Oréal Taiwan initiated its recruitment for Big Bang in March, focusing on a “Green Beauty Consumer Journey.” Through collaboration with Taipei Computer Association (TCA), the program champions local sustainability innovations for a circular economy, eco-friendly design, and enhanced consumer engagement.

L’Oréal Hong Kong’s recent launch introduced the city’s first open innovation accelerator dedicated to the beauty industry. Partnering with the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and Business France Hong Kong, the program prioritizes “Customer Experience Transformation.” The goal is to craft immersive, multi-sensory experiences within brand spaces, elevating customer interactions and bringing brand stories to life in captivating new ways.

L’Oréal Hong Kong Big Bang Launched Activation on June 21, 2024
L’Oréal Hong Kong Big Bang Launched Activation on June 21, 2024

L’Oréal Japan and Korea both celebrated successful first years of the program, with participants gaining significant recognition and several already collaborating with L’Oréal. Building on this momentum, L’Oréal Japan will continue its strategic partnership with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry to advance research and innovation (R&I) in cutting-edge skin and hair care technologies. Similarly, L’Oréal Korea, having formalized its collaboration with the Ministry of SMEs and Startup through an MOU at Viva Tech 2023, will deepen its focus on R&I while expanding the program with a dedicated digital track.

As the origin point of the Big Bang program, L’Oréal China continues its trajectory of impactful progress, covering comprehensive tracks including Future Science, Phygital Consumer, Operation 4.0, Gen AI and Sustainability. Fostering increasingly sophisticated projects and achieving tangible results. This is exemplified by the recent Viva Technology event, where CITIBIOTECH, a French startup specializing in 3D skin printing and winner of the Big Bang China French Channel, signed a strategic MOU with “Oriental Beauty Valley,” a Chinese government-affiliated incubation organization. This partnership will pave the way for CITIBIOTECH’s successful entry into the Chinese market. This milestone represents the first achievement stemming from a partnership agreement signed by L’Oréal, Business France, and the Oriental Beauty Valley during French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to China in April 2023. 

Launched in 2021 with Business France as a strategic partner, the Big Bang China French Channel empowers cutting-edge French startups to expand their reach into the Chinese market. It has successfully recruited around 50 French startups to participate in the Big Bang China program by 2023. 

MOU signed between CITIBIOTECH and Oriental Beauty Valley at Viva Tech 2024
MOU signed between CITIBIOTECH and Oriental Beauty Valley at Viva Tech 2024

Since its inception, Big Bang has engaged over 2,000 companies, brought more than 50 business projects to fruition, and fuelled real-world innovation. A prime example is the nanochip technology developed by a previous Big Bang China participant, now featured in Lancôme’s RENERGIE NANO-RESURFACER| 400 BOOSTER, debuting at VivaTech.

Big Bang provides startups and SMEs with an invaluable platform to scale their businesses, connect with government agencies, industry leaders, and investors, and showcase their innovations on a global stage at events like the China International Import Expo (CIIE) and Viva Technology. L’Oréal’s investment in Shinehigh, winner of the 2022 Big Bang China program, exemplifies the company’s dedication to nurturing and accelerating promising beauty tech ventures.

Big Bang Participants Forge Valuable Connections at Exclusive Networking Event
Big Bang Participants Forge Valuable Connections at Exclusive Networking Event

As Big Bang takes root across North Asia, it promises to usher in a new era of beauty innovation, one where technology, creativity and co-creation converge to deliver exceptional and personalized experiences for consumers. L’Oréal is proud to be at the forefront of this exciting evolution, solidifying its position as a beauty tech leader in the region and beyond.

About L’Oréal Groupe

For 115 years, L’Oréal, the world’s leading beauty player, has devoted itself to one thing only: fulfilling the beauty aspirations of consumers around the world. Our purpose, to create the beauty that moves the world, defines our approach to beauty as essential, inclusive, ethical, generous and committed to social and environmental sustainability. With our broad portfolio of 37 international brands and ambitious sustainability commitments in our L’Oréal for the Future programme, we offer each and every person around the world the best in terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity and responsibility, while celebrating beauty in its infinite plurality.

With more than 90,000 committed employees, a balanced geographical footprint and sales across all distribution networks (e-commerce, mass market, department stores, pharmacies, perfumeries, hair salons, branded and travel retail), in 2023 the Group generated sales amounting to 41.18 billion euros. With 20 research centers across 11 countries around the world and a dedicated Research and Innovation team of over 4,000 scientists and 6,400 Digital talents, L’Oréal is focused on inventing the future of beauty and becoming a Beauty Tech powerhouse.

More information on https://www.loreal.com/en/mediaroom

About L’Oréal North Asia Zone

L’Oréal North Asia Zone was established in 2021 as L’Oréal Groupe regrouped the geographical scope of its zones to give greater coherence to consumer behaviour and to create synergy within the region. The North Asia Zone comprises of five geographically and culturally connected markets of Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, Taiwan Region, Korea and Japan.

L’Oréal North Asia Zone is the second largest region within the Group, accounting for 25.9% of the Group’s global sales in 2023. Situated in the most beauty intense region with more than one-third of the world’s total beauty consumers, L’Oréal North Asia shapes the future of beauty with its innovation centres in Shanghai, Tokyo and Seoul, while investing in beauty tech transformation as one of the three beauty tech hubs globally. Here, our mission is to strategize, create and activate a powerful ecosystem around the North Asia Beauty Triangle as a competitive edge to unleash sustainable growth for all and inspire the world.

About L’Oréal Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program

L’Oreal Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Program (Big Bang) is the first regional initiative focused on driving open innovation, inspiration and co-creation of innovative beauty products and experiences.  The program discovers, supports and nurtures promising start-ups and companies with innovative technology that can be scaled regionally and globally. 

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WeRide Robosweeper Rolls into Singapore, Facilitating Smart Sanitation of the ‘Garden City’

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SINGAPORE, June 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — WeRide announced a partnership with Chye Thiam Maintenance (CTM), a renowned sanitation company in Singapore, to jointly advance the commercial deployment of WeRide Robosweepers in Singapore. The first batch of WeRide Robosweepers has successfully arrived in Singapore and begun safety testing, with official operations expected to commence by the end of 2024.

WeRide Robosweepers testing in Singapore (Photo source: THE STRAITS TIMES)
WeRide Robosweepers testing in Singapore (Photo source: THE STRAITS TIMES)

Singapore has achieved remarkable results in urban sanitation, with tree-lined streets, numerous gardens, and a picturesque landscape, earning it the reputation of a “Garden City.” The partnership between WeRide and CTM will provide the latest cutting-edge technology and high-quality unmanned sanitation services for urban cleaning in Singapore

CTM is one of the largest cleaning and waste management companies in Singapore. It maintains long-term cooperative relationships with the Singapore government, entertainment and tourism industry, and is a leading pioneer in the field of sanitation in Singapore.

WeRide is a global leader in autonomous driving technology, conducting R&D, testing, and operations across 30 cities in 7 countries worldwide. With a comprehensive range of mature, massively produced products and extensive commercialization experience in smart sanitation, smart logistics, and smart mobility, WeRide has established itself as an autonomous driving industry frontrunner.

Since September 2022, WeRide’s smart sanitation services have been rolled out in multiple cities, including Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Beijing. These deployments contribute to model projects for smart city development, enhancing the livability and tourism appeal of these urban areas.

WeRide Robosweeper S6 features multiple high-precision sensors and AI algorithms, enabling it to efficiently perform various urban sanitation tasks such as road sweeping, water spraying, and disinfection. The Robosweeper can automatically detect road conditions, avoid pedestrians and obstacles, ensuring safe and reliable operation while enhancing cleaning efficiency.

Additionally, the WeRide Robosweeper is powered by an all-electric drive system, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by nearly 10,000 kilograms per month on average. This ensures its low-carbon footprint while significantly contributing to the green transformation of Singapore’s sanitation sector.

The landing in Singapore marks the successful entry of WeRide’s smart sanitation business into the international market, further unleashing its commercial landscape and potential. WeRide will view Singapore as a strategic center, collaborate with local partners, and rapidly enter the Southeast Asian sanitation market, bringing efficient and high-quality unmanned sanitation services to more countries and cities.

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Infinix Collaborates with BMW Designworks for a High-Speed Edition of the Note 40 Series

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BMW Designworks seems to be seriously considering the mobile makret with the company’s many partnerships. Hot off its partnership with Vivo’s iQOO 12, the company is now collaborating with up and coming mobile brand – Infinix. The new collaboration sees the Infinix’s midrange hero – the Infinix Note 40 5G series – get a design refresh befitting the snappy, zippy charging that it champions.

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The refreshed Infinix Note 40 5G Racing Edition and Note 40 Pro 5G Racing Edition come in BMW’s signature Rodonite Silver with streaks that integrate the BMW Designworks logo subtly into the smartphone’s design. The sheen of the silver finish elevates the Infinix Note 40 5G and Note 40 Pro 5G in terms of design outlook. The tricolor logo of Designworks sublty highlights the triple camera setups in the smartphones; both featuring a 108-megapixel main sensor. Of course, the package isn’t complete without a matching interface. BMW Designworks has also leveraged the customizability of Infinix’s XOS and designed icons, a wallpaper and customised the interface to infuse a more refined feel to the smartphones.

Specc’d for Speed

The Infinix Note 40 series was launched earlier this year. The racing edition builds on the foundations of Infinix’s MagSafe touting series. The Note 40 Series Racing edition comes with a supped up Mediatek Dimensity 7020 5G processor. This is complemented by 8GB of RAM on the Note 40 Pro Racing Edition while the Note 40 comes with a larger 12GB of RAM. Both support RAM expansion for that extra boost when needed. The regular Note 40 also comes with 512GB of internal storage while the Pro comes with 256GB onboard storage.

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Both smartphone come with a 108-megapixel main camera with a an f/1.8 aperture with phase detection autofocus. The Pro has the added advantage of OIS. The sensor is complemented with dual 2-megapixel sensors for depth and and bokeh. The setup is capable of shooting 1440p (4K) at 30fps and 1080p video at 30fps and 60fps. Upfront is a 32-megapixel sensor. Both sport 1080p AMOLED displays. However, the Pro 5G has a dual curved design while the vanilla Note 40 comes with a flat panel design. Of course, the audio on the smartphone is still tuned by JBL.

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However, the Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G and Infinix Note 40 5G are more impressive when it comes to charging speed. Both boast 5,000mAh batteries which are capable of fast charging at 45W for the Pro and 33W on the Note 40 5G. Both of them are able to charge to 50% in about 30 minutes. If you want to be more specific it’s 26 minutes on the Pro and 31 minutes on the regular Note 40 5G. Both also support Infinix’s MagCharge.

Pricing & Availability

The Infinix Note 40 5G Racing Edition and the Infinix Note 40 Pro 5G Racing Edition will be available starting 19th June 2024. Purchases of the smartphones will come with a Free Magpower Racing Edition kit while stocks last. The smartphones will be available on the Infinix official online stores on Shopee, Lazada and TikTok.

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The vanilla 40 5G Racing edition will be priced at RM1,299. There is only spec announced at the time of writing – 512GB of onboard storage and 12GB of RAM.

The40 Pro 5G Racing edition will be priced at RM1,098 and will only be available with 256GB of internal storage and 8GB of RAM.