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Digital Domain Teams Up with AWS to Scale Autonomous Virtual Human Technology and Introduces Generative AI-Powered Features

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HONG KONG, Oct. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Digital Domain Holdings Limited (“Digital Domain”, stock code: 547), a global leader in visual effects and transformative experiences, recognized for nearly two decades of pioneering work in the virtual human space, today announced its collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to migrate its Autonomous Virtual Human (AVH) technology to the cloud. This collaboration, leveraging AWS’s advanced cloud infrastructure and generative AI and machine learning (ML) services, aims to propel the evolution and global reach of Digital Domain’s AVH technology and expand its use for multiple industries, including entertainment, gaming, healthcare, hospitality, and commercial applications.

As the innovator behind Zoey, the groundbreaking virtual human introduced in 2022, this collaboration marks a significant milestone for Digital Domain. AWS’s cloud services, particularly Amazon Bedrock, provide the necessary adaptability to drive AVH’s growth. With its high-performing foundation models, Amazon Bedrock significantly enhances virtual humans’ capabilities in real-time interactions. Additionally, Digital Domain is using Amazon Polly to help enhance voice outputs, and is considering using Amazon Rekognition for facial recognition and video-based services. AWS’s robust security and compliance features will safeguard Digital Domain’s data, reinforcing the integrity and scalability of the AVH platform. Through a successful partnership with Slalom, a leading technology consulting firm, Digital Domain has efficiently transitioned all AVH workloads to AWS in just nine months, enabling the company to scale AVH technology to meet the burgeoning global demand for real-time, AI-powered customer interactions.

By leveraging AWS’s cloud infrastructure, Digital Domain will unlock the flexibility, efficiency, and performance necessary to expand AVH capabilities. This scalability not only ensures a promising future for AVH technology but also opens up a world of exciting possibilities for its growth. By moving to the cloud, Digital Domain can offer AVH technology with greater speed, reliability, and cost efficiency, allowing clients in hospitality, entertainment, healthcare, and other business sectors to integrate these advanced digital humans into their operations seamlessly. This global accessibility means businesses worldwide can harness AVH technology to deliver personalized, real-time interactions at scale, enhancing customer service, boosting engagement, and elevating brand experiences. Whether it’s offering virtual concierge services, interactive customer support, or immersive storytelling, businesses can now more easily tap into this potent technology, adapting it to their unique needs and enhancing their operations.

“This collaboration with AWS marks a significant milestone for Digital Domain and our ambitions in virtual human technology,” said Daniel Seah, CEO of Digital Domain. “By migrating our Autonomous Virtual Human technology to the cloud, we are not only enhancing its scalability and performance but also expanding its accessibility to a global audience. AWS’s involvement is instrumental in pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, enabling us to create even more immersive and interactive experiences for our clients and their audiences. This collaboration will also allow us to establish new industry standards in the hospitality and travel sectors worldwide with our partnership with Plaza Premium Group, one of the largest independently run pay-in lounge operations in airports globally.”

“We are thrilled to collaborate with Digital Domain in this transformative journey to the cloud,” said Samira Bakhtiar, General Manager of Media & Entertainment, Games, and Sports at AWS. “As virtual humans play a larger role across industries to engage directly with customers, Digital Domain is ensuring that everyone has access to its visionary AVH technology by combining it with the most secure, extensive, and reliable global cloud infrastructure, as well as AWS’s generative AI and ML services. We look forward to working with Digital Domain to further expand AVH’s capabilities and bring virtual humans to more AWS customers.”

Digital Domain’s AVH technology represents a leap forward in creating lifelike virtual humans capable of real-time interaction. Through this collaboration with AWS and the use of advanced AI and ML tools, Digital Domain is set to redefine the standards of virtual human experiences, unlocking new possibilities in storytelling, customer engagement, and interactive entertainment.

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ABOUT DIGITAL DOMAIN

Digital Domain is a pioneer in creating transportive experiences. Over the past 30 years, Digital Domain has grown to lead the visual effects industry, expanding the arm of virtual humans and visualization globally. Digital Domain’s rich legacy comprises hundreds of feature films and episodes, thousands of advertisements, game cinematics, and experimental immersive experiences. A creative force in cutting-edge technologies, Digital Domain has brought exceptional artistry to Academy Award-winning blockbusters of Titanic, What Dreams May Come, and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Marvel Cinematic Universe titles crushed all-time worldwide box office, such as the Avengers franchise, and Stranger Things made a splash with Season IV. 

Digital Domain stands as a trailblazer, achieving the remarkable distinction of being the first independent visual effects studio. Since 2016, the company has charted a pioneering course into the realms of virtual reality technology and artificial intelligence, revolutionizing the creation of emotionally expressive and photorealistic virtual humans in real-time.

Digital Domain is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (Stock code: 547) and is headquartered in Hong Kong. Digital Domain maintains operations in multiple cities including Los Angeles, Vancouver, Montreal, Beijing, Shanghai, Hyderabad, and more. For more information, visit the official website – www.digitaldomain.com.

For more information about Digital Domain’s AVH technology and its collaboration with AWS, please visit www.digitaldomain.com.

Lifestyle, Reviews

Xiaomi Truclean W10 Ultra Wet Dry Vacuum In Depth Review – Aesthethic, Clean, Functional

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The modern world has created a lifestyle that necessitates we live at a fast pace; everything demands our attention and things get left by the wayside when they’re not dealt with immediately. One of the many things that usually get left by the wayside is maintaining our living surroundings. However, with modern technology, tasks that used to take hours to complete can now be done in a matter of minutes including cleaning.

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One such tech is the Xiaomi Truclean W10 Ultra Wet Dry Vacuum. While its name is a mouthful it’s built to make sure that you have two fewer chores to worry about on your plate. However, it enters a market that is being flooded by “new age” cleaning technologies like the wet-dry vacuum, the robot vacuum, steam mops, and more. Does it deliver on its promise to deliver a simplified cleaning experience as well as all the benefits of having a clean home? We’re breaking down the whole experience for you in this in-depth review.

Design

When it comes to buying cleaning technologies nowadays, the design plays an increasingly important role as many of today’s offerings aren’t built to be stowed away instead, they are built to be part of the décor. The Xiaomi Truclean W10 Ultra  Wet Dry Vacuum is no different, but the company’s designers have made it so the vacuum is able to be integrated seamlessly into any décor.

The Xiaomi Truclean W10 Ultra Wet Dry Vacuum comes in two parts – the vacuum itself and the base station. Let’s break down the overall design first. The two parts are designed in a very complementary way – in fact, it’s so flawlessly designed that I wouldn’t be surprised if you thought it was a single unit. The vacuum unit itself is designed with minimal removable parts. The only actual removable parts are the waste container, roller, and handle. The handle becomes a permanent part of the vacuum after the initial installation. Other parts of the unit are all within the single seamless body of the Truclean W10 Ultra. If you’ve been paying attention, you’ll realize I haven’t mentioned a clean water container. Well, that’s part of the base station. Yes, this vacuum fills itself up.

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The base station is very minimally designed for the amount of functions it has. It is a single unit like the vacuum, it comes with a removable clean water container that’s removable. The rest of the unit isn’t. It stays as one unit. There is a container to store your additional roller and a cleaning brush to clean the waste container. This container also comes with a single button to heat dry the items inside which helps eliminate odors. Speaking of, the base station itself also comes with a heating system that allows it to both heat water and dry the roller of the vacuum unit. The removable water container can fill up the vacuum about 2.5 times before needing to be refilled. It also has an LED indicator that will glow white when there is enough water in the tank, yellow when you’re running low, and red when you’re out of water.

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Overall, the minimalist aesthetic of the W10 Ultra makes it a very unintrusive addition to any home aesthetically. This is true even if the unit isn’t relegated to being in the kitchen or dining area. If it needs to be in one of the main entertaining areas of the home, the minimalist aesthetic allows it to blend into the room without taking away from your space’s aesthetics.

Specifications

WeightApprox 5.4kg
Voltage21.6V
Power200W
Charging Voltage26.0V
Dimensions250×250×1100mm
Water Resistance RatingIPX4
Base Station/Dock Input2.6V 0.9A
Base Station/Dock
Output		2.6V 0.9A
Price (RM)3,599

Cleaning for ANY Situation Except CarPets

The Xiaomi TruClean W10 Ultra is designed for cleaning on hard surfaces – carpets may not be the best idea when it comes to this vacuum. However, it would be remiss to not emphasize that this is a WET and DRY vacuum. Simply put, it’s meant for marble, hardwood, and laminate flooring. It’s also one of those vacuums that allow you to do a single pass to clean spills in a pinch.

So, let’s get to cleaning. The W10 Ultra is built for convenience. It cleans pretty well. Having used it for daily cleaning of my personal spaces for over a month, the unit does make life easier and cleaner. The rollers can take up dirt efficiently – this includes large debris and items like cotton buds. While I wouldn’t recommend having large items like cotton buds be picked up by the vacuum regularly, it’s nice to know it doesn’t just push them into harder-to-reach corners like other similar products.

You may think that using the unit will be tedious cause of the weight – I mean it weighs roughly the same as a bag of rice! – but thanks to the motorized wheels of the unit, the weight is not an issue. I would say that I was hardly pushing the W10 Pro around. Instead, it was like guiding a self-moving trolley – effortless. This also made cleaning seem to pass faster than usual. I found myself cleaning the same amount of space in about 60% of the time and ending up doing more than 1 pass regularly.

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In addition to this, the Xiaomi Truclean W10 Ultra also supports heated cleaning which can be turned on with the mode change button. It does this by heating the water up to about 80°C. This is done by emptying the clean water from the clean water container and heating it in the base station as it’s filled into the vacuum unit. The increased temperature helps remove more stubborn stains. Of course, it doesn’t work as well as steam but it does help remove stains and residue more efficiently.

Another big plus with the W10 Ultra during my time reviewing it was the fact that it almost never got tangled with hair or even on rugs. While it did pull the rug into the roller, it didn’t continuously pull it in and instead, it stopped allowing me to pull it out without much hassle. The vacuum is also very flexible, it can lay nearly completely flat on the ground allowing you to clean under furniture with ease. However, it does have a drawback of being able to clean for a maximum of about 40 minutes on a single charge.

Designed with Hygiene in Mind

The Xiaomi Truclean W10 Ultra is one of the only vacuums that I’ve seen in recent times with a design that is very focused on hygiene. Many other similar vacuums don’t go through the lengths Xiaomi does with this one to ensure that the unit is hygienic and easy to maintain. It’s not only the big items or features but there is also thought into the small details.

The biggest example I can give of this is the design of the waste container for the W10 Ultra. It’s one of the only that separates the debris from the water. This is done with a sieve-like design in the inner chamber of the container. The compartments remain separated even when the waste water is at maximum. This simple design cue made it so the water didn’t stink even after a day or two of being in the waste container. Although, I’d still recommend emptying it regularly.

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The next feature that lends itself to this is the roller brush cleaning which can be done after every use. This is done by pressing the self-cleaning button when it’s docked. This will then run clean water through the roller brush getting rid of most of the debris and dirt. The self-cleaning cycle ends with the base station using heated air to dry the roller brush. The dirty water is channeled into the waste compartment.

In addition to this, you have a side compartment that you can use to store your cleaning brush and an additional roller brush. You’ll be able to wash your roller brush place it inside this container and run a drying cycle to ensure that things stay hygienic and odour-free. The brush that comes with the W10 Ultra also helps you clean and reach the nooks and crannies of the device that would otherwise be a pain to clean. After cleaning, the brush can also be placed in the same bucket to be dried.

It Speaks!

One of the more hilarious features of the vacuum comes in the form of it – the vacuum – speaking. To be honest, I was so amused by this that I burst out laughing when it first did this. I mean it was speaking in Mandarin to me! But after changing the language – which you can do with a press of a recessed button on the back – I was able to understand it better in English. There was a total of about 5 languages that it was able to speak including English and Mandarin. These voice prompts are pretty useful especially when it comes to keeping the unit clean and functioning. It will prompt you to empty the waste container when you’re done cleaning and at the end of its self-cleaning cycle. It also notifies you if your vacuum isn’t docked properly in the base unit.

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These voice prompts work together with the W10 Ultra’s 3-inch display which allows you to track the mode you’re using and the charge remaining in the vacuum. Even this is designed aesthetically to show you the information. The battery life is indicated by a green circle around the display which changes to yellow and red depending on the amount of charge remaining. The center of the display shows the mode and the temperature of the water being used. All of this just makes using the vacuum that much easier and intuitive.

A Simple, Elegant, and Intuitive Package That not only Helps Clean but Stays Hygienically Clean by Design

The Xiaomi TruClean W10 Ultra is a dream for people who want a simple, elegant piece of technology that helps them maintain their spaces. Despite a few drawbacks like battery life, Xiaomi has designed the vacuum to be aesthetically pleasing and functional in every sense of the word. It’s easy to maintain, easy to clean, and remains hygienic by design. There are no two ways about it, at RM3,599 it’s one of the better choices for wet-dry vacuums on the market thanks to the thought that has been put into it from the get-go to make sure it’s clean both literally and aesthetically.

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Anviz Unveils M7 Palm Access Control Device

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The Most Reliable and Secure Contactless Solution to Date

UNION CITY, Calif., Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Anviz, a brand of Xthings, a global leader in intelligent security solutions, announces the upcoming release of its latest access control solution, the M7 Palm, equipped with cutting-edge Palm Vein Recognition technology. This innovative device is designed to provide superior accuracy, security, and convenience to high-security and privacy-sensitive environments in industries such as banking, data centers, laboratories, airports, prisons, and government institutions. Launching globally today, Anviz is gearing up to revolutionize the way users interact with access control systems.

Your palm is your key to access.
Your palm is your key to access.

The M7 Palm Vein Access Control Device offers a seamless access experience, allowing users to unlock doors with a wave of the hand. Using Palm Vein Recognition, a top-tier biometric security method, it addresses the limitations of facial and fingerprint recognition by providing a more secure, non-invasive, and user-friendly solution.

Palm Vein Recognition captures the unique pattern of veins inside a person’s palm using near-infrared light. Hemoglobin absorbs the light, creating a vein map, which is converted into a secure digital template through advanced algorithms, ensuring accurate identification. Unlike facial recognition, which may raise privacy concerns, or fingerprint scans, which can be affected by wear, palm vein recognition is discreet, reliable, and harder to forge. Its non-contact nature also makes it more hygienic, ideal for environments with strict health protocols.

The M7 Palm Vein Access Control Device leverages this advanced technology to provide a seamless and secure user experience. With a False Rejection Rate (FRR) of ≤0.01% and a False Acceptance Rate (FAR) of ≤0.00008%, the accuracy of the system far exceeds that of traditional fingerprint or face recognition methods, offering a higher level of protection for critical infrastructure and sensitive information.

The M7 Palm Vein Access Control Device stands out for its numerous advantages, making it an ideal solution for high-security environments. The benefits of using palm veins are as follows:

  • Security: Palm Vein recognition uses a living biometric, making it nearly impossible for intruders to copy or replicate the pattern. This ensures a higher level of security than external biometric methods like fingerprints or facial recognition.
  • Reliability: The Palm Vein structure remains largely unchanged over time, providing long-term stability and consistency in identification.
  • Privacy: Since the technology scans internal veins rather than external features, it is less intrusive and more acceptable to users who are concerned about privacy.
  • Hygiene: The non-contact nature of the technology allows users to simply hover their hand over the scanner without needing to physically touch any surface, making it an ideal solution for environments that prioritize cleanliness and hygiene.
  • Precision: Palm Vein technology captures a larger surface area than fingerprint or face recognition systems, enabling the scanner to collect more data points for comparison, resulting in highly accurate identification.

Moreover, the features of the M7 Palm are designed by meticulously polishing the needs of the users:

  • Enhanced Human-Machine Interaction: Intelligent ToF laser-ranging provides accurate distance measurement, with an OLED display ensuring recognition at precise distances and delivering clear notifications to the user.
  • High-intensity protective design for outdoor: With a narrow metal exterior design,  the standard IP66 design ensures the device works well outdoors, and the IK10 vandal-proof standard ensures a robust and stable installation.
  • PoE Powering and Communications: PoE support provides centralized power management and efficiency with the ability to remotely reboot devices, making it a convenient and flexible solution for many network applications.
  • Two-Factor Verification Security: Supports multiple identity combinations, choosing any two of Palm Vein, RFID card, and PIN Codes to complete the identification, ensuring absolute security in special places.

As security becomes a growing priority, demand for biometric solutions like palm vein recognition is surging. By 2029, the global market for palm vein biometrics is projected to reach $3.37 billion, with a CAGR of over 22.3%. The Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector is expected to lead this growth alongside military, security, and data center applications.

“As a milestone product in the biometrics and security industry, till next June, Xthings will work with more than 200 partners to bring the product to markets such as North America, Western Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific, empowering the clients to enjoy a safer and more convenient experience. $3.3 Billion market share is there, let’s work together!” said Peter Chen, Product Marketing Manager. [To talk about partnership]

Though still in the early stages of market adoption, Anviz is committed to advancing palm vein technology. With limited competition, the M7 Palm Vein Access Control Device is poised to make a significant impact. Anviz continues to innovate, delivering smarter, safer, and more convenient security solutions globally.

About Anviz

Anviz, a brand of Xthings, is a global leader in converged intelligent security solutions for SMBs and enterprise organizations. Anviz offers comprehensive biometrics, video surveillance, and security management systems powered by cloud, Internet of Things (IoT), and AI technologies. Anviz serves various industries, including commercial, education, manufacturing, and retail sectors, supporting over 200,000 businesses in creating smarter, safer, and more secure environments.

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Creativity Has Never Been More Portable Than With the ASUS ProArt P16

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Being a creator and a creative professional isn’t just about glam and glitz – it’s about working on the go and with the tools you have with you. In the past, we’ve been relegated to using some of the most expensive or some of the most chonky devices on the market. However, that’s been changing with ASUS’s ProArt series. The ProArt laptops have not only been pushing a slimmer form factor, but the series has also been steadily upping the ante when it comes to power.

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All the Looks with All the Power

This year, the ProArt P16 is getting even more powerful with AMD’s Ryzen AI processors and the NVIDIA RTX series GPUs. This combination promises some of the best performance and battery life with the added benefits of AI optimizations. AMD’s Ryzen AI laptop processors are leading the way with one of the most powerful NPUs available on the market with the AMD XDNA 2. The NPU is capable of a whopping 50 trillion operations a second (TOPS). This will translate to more efficient performance as the NPU takes over some of the background tasks that weigh down other non-AI-enabled processors. The AI prowess of the processors also allows you to take advantage of Microsoft Copilot to automate and easily get mundane tasks done. The NVIDIA RTX4070 GPU complements this power a creator can leverage to get graphical and video creation done on the go.

Creators and creative professionals can leverage this power to run resource-intensive apps like Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, Blender, AutoCAD and more. These apps are able to run even faster with the ASUS ProArt P16’s combination of internals and some of them even come with optimisations that allow them to use AMD’s XDNA processor for better battery efficiency.

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The ASUS ProArt P16 is not just about brute power. The laptop is designed to be inconspicuous. The humble, sleek laptop is built of durable aluminium. ASUS is ensuring all its bases cover its stealth hinge of the ProArt P16 which provides better durability and stability The hinge also optimizes airflow and cooling for the laptop. This comes on top of the advanced cooling system that allows the laptop to have sustained peak performance. The ASUS ProArt P16 comes in an elegant Nano Black finish that allows it to stay incognito with its combined 420 TOPS of performance.

Connected Accuracy with Optimizations that Make All the Difference

The ASUS ProArt P16 also comes with a full range of ports including a USB 4.0 Type C that supports power delivery and display. This is complemented by a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C port and 2 USB-A ports. It also has an HDMI 2.1, a 3.5mm combo audio jack and an SD Express 7.0 card reader. All tools a creative professional would need to work effectively on the go. Of course, the laptop comes with 32GB LPDDR5X RAM and a 2.0TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD that works even more efficiently than other combinations. It even comes with cutting-edge connectivity with WiFi 7 support.

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The display of the ProArt P16 is also built for creators. The 16-inch 4K ASUS Lumina OLED display isn’t only one of the most vibrant displays on the market it’s also calibrated to be one of the most accurate. It covers 100% of the DCI-P3 colour gamut and it’s also Pantone Validated. TUV-Rheinland also certifies the screen emits 70% less harmful blue light. It’s one of the best on the market and it also comes with stylus support if you need more accuracy when using the laptop.

The Perfect Companion for Creators & Creative Professionals

With a colour-accurate display, cutting-edge connectivity, a full range of ports and a card reader, it’s the perfect combination for any creator and creative professional looking to work effectively on the go. The ASUS ProArt P16 not only brings some of the best AI performance on the market, but it’s also bringing a whole new level of productivity and portability that creative professionals crave for. In fact, it wouldn’t be too far-fetched to say that the ProArt P16 is made for creators

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TECNO X GEEKOM Launches MEGAMINI G1: World’s Smallest liquid-cooled Gaming PC

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TAIPEI, Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — GEEKOM, a global leader in high-end mini PCs, has partnered with TECNO, a renowned name in the tech industry, to unveil the groundbreaking MEGAMINI G1 on Makuake, the world’s smallest water-cooled gaming PC. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the evolution of mini PC technology by merging outstanding performance with cutting-edge industrial design, setting new standards.

The MEGAMINI G1 boasts a compact chassis with a volume of only 5.74 liters, featuring a stylish metal exterior, transparent side panel, and charming RGB lighting. It is equipped with a mini display screen for real-time monitoring of CPU, GPU load, and chassis temperature. Undoubtedly, the MEGAMINI G1 stands out as a sci-fi masterpiece in the realm of gaming PCs.

Despite its compact size, the MEGAMINI G1 incorporates GEEKOM’s advanced water cooling system, operating silently at below 26dB for optimal temperature management without noise.

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card in the MEGAMINI G1 features 8GB VRAM and 3072 CUDA cores, delivering immersive gaming experiences and accelerating AI tasks. It supports DLSS 3 (Deep Learning Super Sampling), using AI to boost frame rates and enhance image quality in real-time, ensuring smooth gameplay and crisp visuals. Ideal for AAA gaming, video editing, and 3D modeling, the RTX 4060 maximizes performance and visual fidelity.

The MEGAMINI G1 features the Intel i9-13900H processor with 14 cores and up to 5.40GHz max frequency, delivering exceptional processing power. It is paired with 32GB of DDR5 dual-channel memory and a blazing-fast 2TB NVMe SSD, ensuring seamless multitasking and swift data access for demanding applications. Whether for gaming, video editing, content creation, or intensive computing tasks, the MEGAMINI G1 offers uncompromising storage and performance.

The MEGAMINI G1 provides extensive connectivity options, including USB, Thunderbolt, OCuLink, HDMI 2.0, an SD 3.0 card slot, and a 2.5G Ethernet port. These features ensure seamless peripheral connections, high-speed data transfers, and support for multiple displays, enhancing both expandability and productivity.

Each MEGAMINI G1 undergoes rigorous testing for extreme conditions and durability, ensuring high reliability standards. GEEKOM offers a three-year warranty and dedicated customer support, providing users with peace of mind and hassle-free service.

The MEGAMINI G1, a fusion of technology and innovation, is now available on Makuake. For more information, please visit GEEKOM’s official website.

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Huawei Peer-Recognized as a 2024 Gartner® Peer Insights™ Customers’ Choice for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure

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SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On September 24, 2024, Huawei announced that it has been peer-recognized a 2024 Gartner® Peer Insights™ Customers’ Choice in the Voice of the Customer for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure thanks to its Xinghe Intelligent Campus offerings. This marks the fifth year in a row that Huawei has received this distinction. Notably, Huawei receives Customers’ Choice distinctions in four of the six customer segments: Midsize Enterprise (50M – 1B USD); Public Sector, Government and Education; Asia/Pacific; and Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Huawei peer-recognized as a 2024 Gartner® Peer Insights™ Customers' Choice for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure
Huawei peer-recognized as a 2024 Gartner® Peer Insights™ Customers’ Choice for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure

As of June 30, 2024, customers across diverse sectors — including manufacturing, IT services, education, and telecommunication — have reviewed Huawei’s complete Xinghe Intelligent Campus offerings on the Gartner Peer Insights platform. We believe their impressive feedback showed global recognition of Huawei from the industry influence, deployment scales, and mature commercial use perspectives.

“We’re thrilled to be named a Gartner® Peer Insights™ Customers’ Choice for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure again,” said Shawn Zhao, President of Huawei’s Campus Network Domain. “Recently, Huawei launched the newly upgraded Xinghe Intelligent Campus that takes wireless, application, and O&M experience to new levels with AI technologies, ultimately accelerating the digital transformation of enterprises.”

Looking ahead, Huawei will further innovate Xinghe Intelligent Campus offerings from wireless, application, and O&M experience upgrade perspectives, helping all industries stride to the future of experience-centric intelligent campus networks.

For more about Gartner® Peer Insights™ Customers’ Choice, visit: https://www.gartner.com/reviews/market/enterprise-wired-wireless-lan-access-infrastructure 

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How AIoT shapes the future of mobility: Hikvision at ITS World Congress 2024

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HANGZHOU, China, Sept. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hikvision made a significant impact at the ITS World Congress in Dubai with its captivating theme, “Embrace AIoT for safer, smarter, and greener mobility.” Its booth became a hub of innovation, where visitors explored AIoT solutions that are reshaping the transportation landscape, sparking deep conversations on the future of urban mobility.

How AIoT shapes the future of mobility: Hikvision at ITS World Congress 2024
How AIoT shapes the future of mobility: Hikvision at ITS World Congress 2024

Road safety revolution: harnessing AIoT for secure transportation

Hikvision’s commitment to road safety was on full display at its booth through the impressive array of AIoT solutions designed to create secure and reliable traffic environments. The company’s technology provides 24/7 traffic monitoring, ensuring continuous oversight of motor vehicles, non-motorized vehicles, pedestrians and environmental factors. This comprehensive, real-time information collection enables traffic managers to prevent accidents and enhance road safety. Among the showcased products was the 20 MP IR ANPR Checkpoint Capture Unit, renowned for its high-definition capture capabilities, bolstering traffic safety measures.

A standout innovation was the integration of advanced radar and camera technologies, ensuring uninterrupted, comprehensive detection even in adverse weather conditions. The Radar-Video Fusion Incident Detection Cameras, featured prominently in the product experience area, enable early detection and warning of potential hazards. They are particularly effective in challenging situations such as curved roads, blind spots at intersections, and obstacles beyond visual range.

Attendees also engaged with onboard monitoring products on the simulated bus, including dome network cameras, which is designed to enhance passenger safety. Driving assistance products, such as the Driver Status Monitor (DSM), were demonstrated to mitigate unsafe driving behaviors and ensure safer journeys.

Urban mobility redefined: smart traffic innovations

In the realm of smarter mobility, Hikvision showcased its multidimensional sensing technology, which integrates visible light sensors, infrared sensors, radar, and sonar. This technology expands perception capabilities, significantly improving traffic management and situational awareness. The use of AI-powered comprehensive sensing elevates incident monitoring and violation detection to unprecedented levels of accuracy and efficiency.

A major attraction was the Radar-Video Fusion TandemVu PTZ Camera, which integrates millimeter-wave radar with high-resolution cameras for extensive traffic detection and data analysis. AI-based algorithms combine these two systems to enhance target information, detecting up to 16 types of incidents. This leads to the development of a large-scale fusion model that merges spatial physical data with image semantic information. The result is ultra-long-range perception, achieving over 95% accuracy in vehicle trajectory detection. This robust system improves traffic violation management and optimizes traffic flow, significantly enhancing road efficiency.

At the simulated bus station, visitors observed how AI-assisted people counting automated the collection of passenger flow statistics at peak stop hours and bus line frequency during busy periods. Paired with smart bus stop digital signage, the solution improves bus service quality, operational efficiency, passenger experience, and overall public transport effectiveness.

Sustainable transportation: leading the charge for greener cities

Hikvision’s commitment to sustainable urban mobility was evident through its innovative green wave technology and eco-friendly checkpoint solutions. Green wave technology efficiently manages traffic flow to reduce congestion and lower carbon emissions, aligning with global sustainability goals. Visitors were particularly impressed by a case study showcasing a green wave solution implemented in Zhoushan, China. Over a stretch of 21 kilometers and 34 intersections, this main road cut travel times by 50%.

The use of DarkFighterX technology in checkpoint cameras also received significant attention. This technology senses both visible and invisible light, resulting in more accurate and realistic images. It enhances traffic violation enforcement efficiency while minimizing the need for high ambient light levels, thus reducing light pollution. The 9M DarkfightX ANPR Checkpoint Camera exemplified this dedication to environmental stewardship.

Frank Zhang, President of Hikvision MEA, remarked, “Hikvision supports sustainable urban planning by empowering traffic departments to address congestion and transportation challenges.” He further emphasized, “Our system’s openness fosters a secure and reliable platform for developing smart and green cities. Additionally, our solar technology is extensively utilized in remote areas, while our smart street lighting solutions reduce energy consumption by 20-30%, promoting intelligent urban transportation and advancing global sustainability objectives.”

Hikvision’s presence at the ITS World Congress in Dubai underscored its leadership in integrating AIoT technologies to drive safer, smarter, and greener mobility solutions. The engaging presentations and advanced product demonstrations captured significant attention from industry partners and customers, reaffirming the company’s role as a pioneer in shaping the future of urban transportation. As the world moves towards more intelligent and sustainable transportation systems, Hikvision remains at the forefront, embracing AIoT to create a safer, smarter, and greener future for all.

To find out more about Hikvision’s advanced traffic and public transport solutions, please explore the Hikvision official website.

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DREO, the No.1 Heater Brand, Unveils New Heaters with Groundbreaking Hyperamics™ 2s Instant Heating and Shield360˚8-layer Protection Technology

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CLIFTON, N.J., Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Just in time for the upcoming winter season, DREO, the No.1 heater brand in North America with 10 million users globally, is proud to unveil its latest line of innovative space heaters: Solaris 718, WH517S, and several other new models.

DREO 2024 New Space Heater Series
DREO 2024 New Space Heater Series

These new heaters are powered by two groundbreaking innovations. The first is Hyperamics™ technology, which delivers 2s Instant Heating by combining high-conductive PTC ceramics with a 200% increase in length and a 53.8% expansion in wave distance. Along with custom-designed thermal fins and 1500W of power, this advanced system rapidly heats rooms to 75°F in under 2 seconds, providing 50% more heating power than previous models. Whether you’re stepping in from the cold or waking up on a winter morning, this instant comfort transforms any space into a cozy haven with lightning speed, while saving energy and eliminating the frustrating wait for warmth.

The second key innovation is the upgraded Shield360˚ 8-layer protection technology, designed for enhanced safety. This robust system includes patented FortPlug™ technology, which quickly detects overheating via an integrated sensor, and utilizes up to 5VA flameproof materials for extra safety. It also features overheat protection, a 45° tip-over switch, and thermal insulated wiring to prevent any risks associated with heat buildup. Additional layers of protection include a child lock for preventing accidental adjustments, and cool-touch housing to ensure the exterior remains safe to touch. All these safety features are backed by the ETL certification, ensuring top-tier reliability and peace of mind.

“As the No.1 heater brand in North America, we are committed to providing products that not only keep our customers warm but also prioritize safety and energy savings,” said Joshua Gunn, VP at DREO. “With these innovations, we are excited to lead the way in making homes more comfortable and eco-friendly.”

DREO’s product line for 2024 includes a variety of space heaters catering to different needs, from compact models to powerful solutions for large spaces. Each model reflects DREO’s market leadership and technological innovation. The brand also announced that another innovative heater will debut in early November, marking the next step in DREO’s mission to bring advanced home comfort solutions to households around the world.

DREO Space Heater Solaris 718: Portable and Powerful

Perfect for larger rooms, Solaris 718 is a highly portable and energy-efficient space heater designed for flexibility and mobility. The product is available for purchase on Amazon and dreo.com at a suggested retail price of $129.99.

  • Powerful and Widespread Heating: The 30″ ceramic heater features a 308mm PTC element, which is 200% larger than the previous model. Powered by Hyperamics™ technology, it delivers 2s Instant Heating, ensuring rapid warmth for larger areas, making it ideal for living rooms and open spaces.
  • Comprehensive Safety Features: With Shield360˚ 8-layer protection, including V0 flame-retardant materials, FortPlug™ technology, and protections like a child lock and tip-over protection, safety is always assured.
  • Precise and Energy-Efficient Control: Powered by industry-first controllable silicon technology, the integrated switch allows for precise temperature adjustments (±1.5°F) between 41°F and 95°F, all while operating quietly at 25 dB. This technology also drives the REAL ECO Mode, delivering up to 50% energy savings, making the Solaris 718 both eco-friendly and cost-effective.
  • Customizable Comfort: With five heating modes and three ventilation levels, users can easily tailor the device to their specific preferences. Its lightweight design allows for easy mobility between rooms, making it a versatile heating solution.

DREO WH517S: Compact, Convenient, and Smart-Controlled Heater
This compact yet powerful wall-mounted space heater is built for fast and efficient heating in smaller rooms, offering smart controls and maximum safety. The product is available for purchase on Amazon and dreo.com at a suggested retail price of $99.99.

  • Rapid, Quiet Heating: WH517S is powered by 2s Instant Heating through Hyperamics™ technology, featuring a PTC wave distance of 4.0mm, a 53.8% increase over previous models. It delivers airflow speeds of up to 11.5 ft/s and operates at an ultra-quiet 28 dB, thanks to TurboSilent™ technology.
  • Enhanced Safety: Features Shield360˚ 8-layer protection with FortPlug™ technology, 5VA flameproof materials, child lock, and overheat protection.
  • Smart Control: Users can control temperatures easily with Alexa, Google Home, or the DREO app.
  • ECO Mode: Precise temperature control reduces energy use by up to 40%, aligning with DREO’s commitment to sustainability.

A Commitment to Comfort, Innovation, and Sustainability

As the No.1 heater brand in North America, DREO is committed to combining energy efficiency, safety, and innovation in every product. With the release of Solaris 718, WH517S, and more models to come, DREO continues to lead the way in smart, sustainable home heating solutions.

ABOUT DREO

DREO is a pioneering smart home technology brand that redefines the way we interact with our homes. With a unique philosophy that brings cutting-edge technology and elegant design to the air comfort and smart kitchen segments, DREO has become the choice of over 10 million happy users. Our ultimate ambition is to inspire simple yet extraordinary home experiences through modern and sustainable innovation.

**Based on Stackline data for Amazon U.S. Retail Sales of Space Heaters from Jan 2023-Dec 2023.
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Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S series Gets Supersized & Imbued with Galaxy AI

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Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S series is getting its BIG follow-up – emphasis on the BIG there. The new Tab S10 series seems to be skipping the vanilla Tab S10 and jumping straight to the Tab S10+ and Tab S10 Ultra. This year, the focus seems to be on supersizing the series – both in size and with Galaxy AI.

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The two new tablets, the Galaxy Tab S10+ and the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra are both coming with an interesting change when it comes to processors. Both are equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ which is paired with 12GB of RAM across the board. Yes, both the Tab S10+ and the Tab S10 Ultra come with the same configuration. We asked Samsung about these changes, however, they have yet to comment on it. That said, the Dimensity 9300+ does hold its own when it comes to power and power efficiency if its track record is anything to go by.

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The Tab S10+ and Tab S10 Ultra are getting super-sized displays. The Tab S10+ comes with a 12.4-inch display while the Ultra is getting a huge 14.6-inch display. Both are high-resolution Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays with resolutions of 2800×1752 pixels and 2960×1848 pixels respectively. Both are anti-reflective and also support a 120Hz refresh rate.

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In addition to this, Samsung’s latest tablets are more durable than last year. While they still come with Armour Aluminium, they have been hardened for added toughness. Both are also IP68 dust and water-resistant making rain and spillage a non-issue. They also come with Harman Kardon calibrated sound.

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Hardware-wise, the tablets’ only other differentiating factor is the camera setup of the Tab S10+ and the Tab S10 Ultra – specifically the front-facing camera. The Ultra comes with a dual 12-megapixel setup while the Tab S10+ comes with a single 12-megapixel sensor. On the back, both tablets come with a dual camera setup with a 13-megapixel main sensor complemented by an 8-megapixel ultrawide sensor.

Supersized Screens Imbued with Galaxy AI

The larger screens of the Galaxy Tab S10 and the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra are perfect surfaces for a supersized Galaxy AI experience. Samsung is bringing even more emphasis to this with a dedicated Galaxy AI button on the keyboard covers. This button can be mapped to launch Galaxy AI or Google’s Gemini.

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When it comes to Galaxy AI, the Tab S10 series will be setting the full suite of features that we’ve seen in flagship Galaxy devices. This will include Circle to Search which is supercharged with the larger screen allowing it to show even more data, voice transcription, automatic note formatting and more. Of course, like other Galaxy devices, these features work with a select number of apps with more to come as compatibility is built-in later on.

Pricing & Availability

The Galaxy Tab S10+ and the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra will be available in Malaysia on October 3, 2024. The S10+ will be available in Moonstone Gray and Platinum Silver while the S10 Ultra will only be available in Moonstone Gray. Purchases of any of the tablets will entitle you to a free Book Cover Keyboard Slim (Galaxy AI Key).

VariantPrice (RM)
Galaxy Tab S10+ WiFi (256GB + 12GB)4,599
Galaxy Tab S10+ 5G (256GB + 12GB)5,249
Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra (256GB + 12GB)5,999
Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra (256GB + 12GB)6,649

International prices for the Galaxy Tab S10+ start at USD$999.99 while the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra start at USD$1,199.99.

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Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Makes Galaxy AI Even More Affordable with RM3,299 Price Point

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Samsung is really going all in when it comes to Galaxy AI this year. The company’s focus seems to be carving a dedicated niche for Galaxy AI in its flagship Galaxy devices. That isn’t changing with the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE or Fan Edition. The phone comes with what Samsung officially refers to as the “Full” Galaxy AI experience. If that’s anything to go by, we are about to see a lot more variation in the Galaxy AI experiences across the Galaxy devices.

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So, what exactly comes under the hood with the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE? This year, the company is striving for parity with the S24 series when it comes to internals. Of course, parity in this case doesn’t outdo the S24. That said, the S24 FE is coming with a slightly downclocked version of the Exynos 2400 called the Exynos 2400e. While it may seem that it may be an intentional handicap to the S24 FE, the smartphone is getting a larger vapour chamber than the S23 FE which will allow for better cooling and better performance. The S24 FE is also getting a major bump when it comes to the battery with a larger 4,700mAh battery. It will also have 8GB of RAM.

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Display-wise, the new Fan Edition comes with a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with support for HDR10+. It’s also coming with the same camera setup as the S24 and S24+. The S24 FE has a triple sensor setup for its main camera with a 50-megapixel wide sensor, a 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor and an 8-megapixel telephoto sensor which supports 3x optical zoom. Up front is a 10-megapixel selfie camera. Together with the hardware, the S24 FE is also getting the same ProVisual engine that comes with the flagship S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra. This engine allows you to take the same quality Nightography pictures that have made previous Galaxy S series phones stand out. It also supports Super HDR.

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The phone also still supports fast charging at 25W. Samsung is touting that you’ll be able to get a 50% charge in 30 minutes of charging. It also supports wireless power share and fast wireless charging

A Fan Edition with the Full Suite of Galaxy AI

While the Galaxy S24 FE is the more affordable edition of this year’s Galaxy flagship, Samsung is not cutting any corners with Galaxy AI. In fact, they’re touting that this phone will have the “FULL” Galaxy AI experience. What this means is that features that we’ve seen in other Galaxy Flagships like the Galaxy S24 series and the Galaxy Z series will be coming in all its AI glory to the S24 FE.

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You’ll be able to use features like Circle to Search, Voice to text transcription and even Live translate on the Galaxy S24 FE. All these features and more will be available on the S24 FE with One UI 6.1 at launch. That said, it seems like Galaxy AI will be coming to other smartphones in a more limited capacity later on with how Samsung is presenting this smartphone.

Pricing & Availability

The Galaxy S24 FE will be available in Mint, Grey, Graphite and Blue at launch. It will be available in 2 variations in Malaysia based on its internal storage. The 256GB version of the FE will be retailing for RM3,299 while the 512GB version will be retailing for RM3,899.

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Internationally, the Galaxy S24 FE will retail for USD$649.99 for the 128GB version and USD$709.99 for the 256GB version.

It is available on the official Samsung website right now.