Galaxy AI Comes to Older Devices with One UI 6.1 Update starting March 28

Samsung’s One UI 6.1 is one of the biggest software updates that the company has released in a while. While it’s not a big visual update, it will be bringing Galaxy AI to older devices albeit in a more limited fashion. That said, it’s taken the smartphone manufacturer a little bit longer than it usually does to roll out the update. That ends on March 28, 2024, with the initial rollout of One UI 6.1 to some of the company’s older devices.

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The devices that are slated to get the update so far are the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S23 FE, the Galaxy Z Fold 5, Galaxy Z Flip 5, the Galaxy Tab S9, Galaxy Tab S9+ and the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra. Yes, these are basically Samsung’s 2023 devices. These devices will be receiving the full Galaxy AI suite including circle to search, live translate and interpreter, generative editing, and Chat Assist.

002 New One UI 61 Update Brings Galaxy AI to More Galaxy Devices

The update will bring these devices on par with the Galaxy S24 series when it comes to software features. In fact, the Galaxy Tab S9 series will be the first tablets in Samsung’s lineup to get the update. It will be interesting to see how the software changes the experience on the Tab series moving forward.

Canva Acquires Affinity Becoming A Viable Rival for Adobe’s Creative Suite

We’re all familiar with Canva, the app that blew up during the pandemic as more and more of us needed to find ways to keep communication interesting. Well, that app’s parent company, Canva, is looking to take on Adobe with its latest acquisition – Affinity. Affinity, formerly known as Serif, makes one of the most popular alternatives to Adobe’s Creative Suite and the best part? Affinity’s offerings are available for a one-time fee. The acquisition sees Canva acquiring Affinity for a reported USD$380 million.

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Canva’s acquisition of Affinity gives it access to Affinity’s suite of design apps including Affinity Designer, Affinity Photo, and Affinity Publisher. All of these apps received their major v2 updates recently. That said, Affinity’s suite of apps expands on Canva’s market. Where the company was looking at targeting the majority of users who do not have design know-how with its own app, it can now cater to design professionals. As of reporting, Canva itself has over 100 million active users while Affinity brings a user base of over 3 million. The suite of apps also allows it to compete with the likes of Adobe which is arguably the largest design software company in the world.

For now, it has been indicated that the 90 people in Affinity will be joining Canva. Canva and Affinity have yet to announce any plans on how the apps will be integrated moving forward. As of now, it seems like everything is more or less status quo. However, it has been indicated that there will be some integration between Canva and the Affinity suite in the near future. With this acquisition, Canva becomes one of the most complete options when it comes to design software in the market.

It’s worth noting that Canva did create some waves when it first launched back in 2013. With its initial offering, the company also spurred companies like Adobe to create a new offering like Adobe Express that takes on the platform directly. It looks like the tables have turned with other competitors.

MATRIX, Subsidiary of MetaReal Group, Launches AI-powered Contract Development Solution That Can Automatically Generate Digital Twins

TOKYO, March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — MATRIX Inc. (hereinafter “MATRIX”), a subsidiary of MetaReal Corp., both headquartered in Tokyo’s Chiyoda-ku, announced on March 27 that MATRIX will start providing an AI-powered contract development solution that can easily generate photorealistic digital twins (*1) from videos taken with smartphones through Gaussian Splatting (*2), a next-generation 3D spatial construction technology. It is intended for use in industries such as construction, engineering, real estate, and manufacturing.

Existing methods for constructing digital twins use a combination of 3D laser scanning and planar captured images, but the former has problems in terms of time and cost, and the latter has limitations in terms of perspective and field of view. Using the latest Gaussian Splatting technology to automatically generate realistic digital twins from video footage taken with just a smartphone — without any special equipment or effort — overcomes these hurdles.

MATRIX has developed and operates Metaverse space-sharing platform “DOKODEMO Door,” which features real 360-degree videos. Through the operation of this platform, the company has received various requests and inquiries about Metaverse development from corporate clients, and this AI technology envisions the following use cases as examples:

Examples:

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Inquiries about development contract development: https://www.matrix.inc/en 

Notes:
(*1) A technology that reproduces environments and objects that exist in the real world in a VR environment

(*2) Gaussian Splatting is an AI-based 3D spatial reconstruction method announced in 2023 that can more easily and quickly generate 3D images than existing technologies such as photogrammetry and NeRF.

About MATRIX Inc.
Established in September 2020 as a subsidiary of MetaReal Corp. (formerly Rozetta). Developer of Metaverse and AI technologies. With a corporate vision of “eliminating disparities and discrimination in the old reality, such as borders, language barriers, physical differences, knowledge gaps, and all other obstacles.” The company has developed and operates the reality and Metaverse space-sharing platform DOKODEMO Door.

Company name: MATRIX Inc.
URL: https://www.matrix.inc/en
Location: New Kudan Building, 3-7-1 Kanda-Jimbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Representative Director Junichi Goish

Source: MATRIX Inc.

Ninja Van Celebrates 9 Years with the Launch of Ninja Restock

Ninja Van is introducing a new service, Ninja Restock, in conjunction with its 9th anniversary. The new service is a natural evolution of the company’s logistics services but aims to disrupt the logistics arena with years of fast-paced e-commerce know-how.

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The new Ninja Restock service will enable businesses to better manage both stock and availability across platforms. It will also enable businesses to manage liquidity. The B2B (business-to-business) service will allow brands and retailers to have better visibility of stock levels with integrated last-mile delivery services with competitive rates based on universally accepted CBM measurements.

Ninja Restock will leverage Ninja Van’s extensive network of warehouses and extensive last-mile delivery fleet. Businesses, retailers and e-tailers will be able to accommodate services like same-day deliveries and keep delivery timelines in check. They will also be able to have better visibility with a better-integrated system that will allow them to track deliveries and orders. This includes real-time monitoring of deliveries. It will also be able to provide more flexibility to businesses to supply and receive stock according to their needs.

The new service is already being offered by Ninja Van on its website. Ninja Van is touting the service as the first in the B2B restocking space and is confident that its roots in e-commerce express deliveries will give it an edge in fulfilling the promises its making with Ninja Restock.

Silicon Motion Unveils High-Performance Single Chip PCIe Gen4.0 BGA Ferri® SSD with i-temp for Industrial and Automotive Applications


Company Also Showcases the Entire Portfolio of Ferri Embedded Storage Solutions at Embedded World 2024

TAIPEI and MILPITAS, Calif., March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (NasdaqGS: SIMO) (“Silicon Motion”), a global leader in designing and marketing NAND flash controllers for solid-state storage devices, today introduced the new generation FerriSSD NVMe PCIe Gen 4 x4 BGA SSD. This latest solution features support for i-temp and integrates advanced IntelligentSeries™ technology, delivering robust data integrity in extreme temperature environments that meet the rigorous demands of industrial embedded systems and automotive applications.

FerriSSD with i-temp.
FerriSSD with i-temp.

The latest FerriSSD BGA SSD supports PCIe Gen 4 x4 and uses high density 3D NAND within a compact 16mm x 20mm BGA chip-scale package. With storage capacities up to 1TB, these high-performance embedded SSDs utilize Silicon Motion’s latest innovations to achieve high sequential read speeds exceeding 6GB/s and sequential write speeds exceeding 4GB/s. Equipped with Silicon Motion’s proprietary IntelligentSeries™ data protection technology that enhances reliability and performance through the use of encryption, data caching, data scanning and protect features, as well as supporting the i-temp requirements of operating in extreme temperatures from -40°C to + 85°C.  This latest FerriSSD offers a high performance and highly reliable embedded storage solution for a broad range of applications and operating environments including in-car computing, thin client computing, point-of-sale terminals, multifunction printers, telecommunications equipment, factory automation tools, and a wide range of server applications.

Additional features of the FerriSSD solution includes:

  • Built-in SR-IOV capability, enabling virtual machines to share a single physical PCIe device, ensuring greater flexibility and scalability, while maintaining security.
  • Digitally signed firmware with eFuse, AES-128/256 encryption
  • TCG Opal v2.01 compliance
  • Hardware SHA384 with a True Random Number Generator (TRNG), offering the most robust data security

Silicon Motion is dedicated to developing innovative and highly adaptable cutting-edge solutions. We are excited to announce that our latest embedded storage technology will be unveiled at Embedded World 2024. Meet our experts at booth in Hall 1 to discover more about this groundbreaking technology. For further details, kindly visit https://www.siliconmotion.com/events/2024EW/

About Silicon Motion:

We are the global leader in supplying NAND flash controllers for solid-state storage devices. We supply more SSD controllers than any other company worldwide for servers, PCs, and other client devices. We are the leading merchant supplier of eMMC and UFS embedded storage controllers used in smartphones, IoT devices, and other applications. We also supply customized high-performance hyperscale data center and specialized industrial and automotive SSD solutions. Our customers include most NAND flash vendors, storage device module makers and leading OEMs. For further information on Silicon Motion, visit us at www.siliconmotion.com.

Corporate Media Contact:
Minnie Lin
Director of Marketing Communication Department
Tel: +886 2 2219 6688 x3010                   
E-mail: minnie.lin@siliconmotion.com  

Investor Contact:
Jason Tsai
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Sales Contact:
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BlackBerry CyberSecurity Centre of Excellence Launched in Malaysia

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From L-R: Yang Berbahagia Tan Sri Mohamad Salim bin Fateh Din, Chairman, Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), Yang Berbahagia Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Haji Azam Baki, Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, His Excellency Wayne Robson, High Commissioner of Canada, Yang Berhormat Fahmi Fadzil, Minister of Communications of Malaysia, Yang Amat Berhormat Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, The Honourable Mrs. Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development of Canada, Yang Berbahagia Datuk Mohamad Fauzi bin Md. Isa, Secretary-General, Ministry of Communications, Yang Berbahagia Dato’ Raja Nushirwan bin Zainal Abidin, Director General, National Security Council, Mr. John J. Giamatteo, Chief Executive Officer, BlackBerry at the grand opening of the Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (CCoE).

BlackBerry is probably a brand that most Millenials are familiar with. The first thing to come to mind is keyboard-laden smartphones with one of the most secure operating systems – BlackBerry OS. However, since the company’s unfortunate rounding up of its mobile business, BlackBerry Limited (previously Research in Motion) has been hard at work carving out a new niche for its security expertise as a Cybersecurity company. In fact, the company has been prospering in this nice with acquisitions of companies like Encription in the UK to enhance its cybersecurity offerings.


“In this digital age, the global need for innovative cyber security solutions continues to grow. I’m pleased that Canada’s expertise in this area is helping to create a safer cyberspace in Malaysia. Today’s announcement by BlackBerry is a clear example of how Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy is supporting efforts to reduce and address security threats in the region,”

The Honourable Mary Ng, Canadian Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development.


The company is also the cornerstone in a ongoing diplomatic agreement between Canada and Malaysia. With a rich 36-year diplomatic relationship, Malaysia is playing a part as country coordinator for Canada in establishing a free trade agreement with the region. This has led to Canada playing a key role in helping Malaysia address the skills gap as it strives to become the region’s leader in digital technologies.


Anwar Ibrahim
Source: Twitter

“Being more than a facility to help train and upskill our national cyber workforce, the Cybersecurity Center of Excellence has the potential to be an international destination to address emerging cyber threats. We can bring together Malaysian and Canadian universities, research institutions and skilled practitioners to share knowledge, threat intelligence and jointly develop methods and strategies to strengthen national and regional cyber-resilience.”

YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, 10th Prime Minister of Malaysia


BlackBerry Limited is launching its Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence in Cyberjaya, Malaysia as a part of these efforts. The Center of Excellence is situated a stone’s throw away from Malaysia’s administrative capital and offices of MDEC (Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation). The establishment of this Center of Excellence is also a part of a landmark deal between BlackBerry Limited and the Malaysian government inked at the recent APEC Conference in November 2023.

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Prime Minister of Malaysia, YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, addressing the audience at the launch of the BlackBerry Cybersecurity Center of Excellence in Cyberjaya, Malaysia.

The BlackBerry CyberSecurity Center of Excellence will be focusing on the education, certification and capacity building focusing on the cybersecurity sector. It will also serve as a center for collaboration between Canadian and Malaysian institutions of education and research and professionals.


John Giamatteo BB Limited
Source: LinkedIN

“Building resilience to cyber-attacks requires a whole-of-society effort. The new Cybersecurity Center of Excellence stands as a testament to how nations and technology leaders can work together to address the dual challenge of cybercrime and skills shortages.”

John Giamatteo, CEO of BlackBerry Limited


The Center will also provide training in BlackBerry Cybersecurity Curriculum. This is a first for the region. It will offer a wide range of globally recognized courses and certifications to help train and grow the skilled talent available in the region. Naturally, the establishment of the Center of Excellence will also lend itself to the upskilling and training of the reported shortfall of about 12,000 cybersecurity professionals in the region. The curriculum offered at Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence will also include upskilling in areas such as Machine Learning and AI as well as highly specialised courses by the SANS Institute, Canada’s Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst and other recognized partners. It will also be offering select scholarships to empower women in the cybersecurity arena.

Courses are already available for registration at the center. If you’re interested, you can sign up here. The first online course will be commencing in May 2024 with scholarships available for 3 qualified female leaders in cybersecurity in connection with the Toronto Metropolitan University. The first certification will be provided by the Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst.

metaDog – Your Lifelike Companion Robot

SHENZHEN, China, March 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Elephant Robotics is proud to introduce metaDog, the latest innovation in robotic companionship, set to launch globally on March 22nd. Designed to bridge the gap between technology and emotion, metaDog isn’t just a robot; it’s a loyal companion, ready to bring joy and comfort into your life like never before.

metaDog - Your Interactive Robo-Dog Companion
metaDog – Your Interactive Robo-Dog Companion

At the heart of MetaDog’s appeal lies its lifelike interaction. Inspired by the popular Husky and Shiba Inu breeds, metaDog boasts an incredibly realistic appearance and feel. From its soft fur to its tongue and active tail movements, every detail has been carefully crafted to emulate the charm and warmth of a real puppy.

But what truly sets metaDog apart is its ability to respond to touch and sound, creating a truly immersive experience for users. Its dynamic head movements and expressive eyes make it feel like a living, breathing companion, capable of engaging with you in meaningful ways.

With vivid sounds and actions, metaDog comes to life in your home, responding to your voice commands with adorable animations. metaDog is always there to listen and interact, providing endless moments of joy and companionship.

metaDog can imitate a real dog’s blinking, squinting, and eye movements, adding an extra layer of realism to your interactions. With over 30 voice commands at your disposal, you can engage with metaDog in rich emotional exchanges, fostering a deep bond. With up to 12 hours of battery life, you can enjoy uninterrupted companionship with metaDog throughout the day.

metaDog offers an option for people who can not have a real puppy for various reasons. Living restrictions, allergies, or other factors, those unable to have a real puppy can still enjoy companionship and joy with metaDog. With its customizable features and interactive app, metaDog becomes more than just a robot.

Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a pet lover, or simply someone looking for a companion, metaDog has something to offer everyone.

Experience the future of companionship with metaDog – the ultimate companion robot.

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Elephant Robotics: bit.ly/43vFpsJ 

Media Contact:
Name: metaAnimal Team
Phone: +86 181-2384-1923
Email: media@elephantrobotics.com
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Wine of Moldova offers a glimpse of the future with its game-changing AI tool

CHIȘINĂU, Moldova, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Moldovan wine industry, following its enthusiastic reception at ProWein, has entered a critical juncture. After the successful unveiling of two wines produced with the support of an Artificial Intelligence, key stakeholders will seek further collaboration with the nation’s burgeoning tech and design sectors in the coming years, using innovation to strengthen their global competitiveness.

According to Wine of Moldova, this landmark AI project involved a strategic partnership between several institutions: the National Office of Vine and Wine, the creative media technology hub, Mediacor, and the Technical University of Moldova. Their goal was to set a global precedent for the unification of Artificial Intelligence and human expertise, in addition to facilitating ongoing development via the use of new technologies; $500 million has been earmarked for vineyard expansion, technological innovation, and production capacity.

Robert Joseph, consultant and author, commented: “A changing climate – which means far greater vintage variation as well as higher temperatures – requires innovative solutions. This project gives wine producers access to the nation’s growing AI expertise that could be a game-changer.”

At ProWein this year, a (white) blend of Feteasca Alba, Feteasca Regala and Viorica and a (red) Feteasca Neagra were presented to an international audience of professionals, created with the help of Artificial Intelligence.

“51 producers engaged with visitors from across the world during the fair, introducing them to Moldova’s local grape varieties, unique terroirs and blending expertise,” revealed Stefan Iamandi, Director of the National Vine and Wine Office. 

Today, the wine industry is essential to Moldova’s economy, contributing around 3% of GDP and 8% of total exports, contributing to the livelihoods of over 50,000 families in rural areas. Premium labels are exported to 72 different countries – 55 percent of the country’s total exports are shipped to the EU.

Moldova boasts a growing number of small new wineries, with young winemakers, while its larger ones are investing in vineyards and cellar equipment to produce more premium wines,” said Diana Lazar, AI Wine project lead.

Like every other wine-producing country, Moldova faces a range of challenges. However, stakeholders are in a strong position to meet these difficulties head on, taking full advantage of the solutions presented by future tech. A new era of cooperation between winegrowers and digital innovators has begun as Moldova offers valuable lessons for the rest of the world.

yoose®️ 2024 Spring Launch: Mini Shaver for Next Generation


SHENZHEN, China, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — As a “trendy portable” brand created by top designers and artists, yoose®️ is dedicated to seamlessly blending trend culture with industrial technology to present products that are mini, more portable, and imbued with a stronger sense of design and quality. The yoose Spring Event now unveils three brand-new products for users.

MINI 2.0, building upon the foundation of the original 5 color options, introduces 2 new color variants: Linen White and Klein Blue. Its luminous metallic finish exudes a unique and dazzling shine, showcasing self-expression and lifestyle attitudes with different colors. Equipped with an 8000 RPM brushless motor, it delivers a 33% increase in powerful driving force, along with a thinner blade mesh, larger gaps, and a 360° fit blade head, ensuring a truly swift and thorough shave. With dual 400mAh batteries, it provides a long-lasting battery life up to 30 days, allowing for shaving anytime, anywhere.

yoose’s first 3-in-1 men’s grooming kit, the MINI Cube series, caters to shaving, nose hair trimming, and facial cleansing needs. Transitioning from individual items such as cigarettes, mobile phones, and car keys to an all-in-one grooming set represents a new trend in essential items for trendy men at home and on the go. With its rounded alloy body and golf ball-sized design, it offers ultimate portability, meeting users’ grooming needs whether in the car, on business trips, or during travels.

yoose introduces its original “7” shaped high-speed hair dryer series, featuring a revolutionary 7-shaped aerodynamic unobstructed wind tunnel design. Departing from the traditional hammer-shaped high-speed hair dryer aesthetic, weighing 36% lighter than conventional hair dryers. Paired with streamlined airflow nozzles, it caters to various hairstyles. With a high-speed motor of 110,000 rotations per minute and equipped with 200 million negative ions, it bids farewell to dry and frizzy hair. Additionally, it comes in three color options: blue, pink, and white, breaking away from traditional color schemes to accommodate different personality preferences.

These products are available in the mid of April.

About yoose

Brand Vision: Ultimate Individuality, Leading Trends

Brand Value: yoose is committed to providing global users with smaller, trendier, and more portable high-quality personal care products through original design and exquisite production technology. yoose dares to innovate with different and avant-garde designs, creating more products for consumers.

For more information, please visit https://yoosetech.com

MIDEA UNVEILS MATTER-CONNECTED X23 TASTEPRO AT CSA MEMBER’S MEETING

Countertop oven underlines home appliance giant’s commitment to connectivity standard

SINGAPORE, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Matter is the foundation for connected things. It offers consumers an industry-unifying connectivity standard that securely and seamlessly connects compatible devices and systems with one another irrespective of their brand or device type.

After being among the first companies to achieve Matter certification for an air conditioner and to demonstrate a Matter-connected fan purifier and dishwasher, Midea continues to show its commitment to Matter with the demonstration of the Matter-connected X23 TastePro oven at the Alliance Member Meeting in Singapore from 18th to 21st March.


With Matter-connectivity, the Midea X23 TastePro oven offers a fast and secure unified setup process so users can follow the same process to get connected regardless whether it is their oven, dishwasher, or air conditioner. Once set up, the Midea X23 TastePro oven will be able to connect with other devices that support Matter in the rest of your home regardless of brand. The X23 TastePro oven represents a further milestone by welcoming in another essential home appliance into the Matter family.

Beyond Matter-connectivity, the Midea X23 TastePro oven already boasts a host of surprisingly-friendly features that make users life easier:

–  Bake, roast, and grill with one appliance
–  Patented graphene technology for precise cooking
–  Reduced cooking time with XpressHeating technology

For more information about Midea and its range of smart home appliances, please visit www.midea.com.

About Matter

Matter is the foundation for connected things. This industry-unifying standard has a promise of reliable, secure connectivity – a seal of approval that devices will work seamlessly together, today, and tomorrow. Matter is creating more connections between more objects, simplifying development for manufacturers, and increasing compatibility for consumers. This collaborative breakthrough is built on proven technologies and guided by the Connectivity Standards Alliance, whose members come together from across industries to transform the future of connectivity.

Midea Group has been leading and participating in the MATTER v1.3 standard, the development of test plans, test scripts and SDK extensions, and became a major contributor to many smart appliance types such as Microwave Ovens, Ovens, Refrigerators, Room Air Conditioners, Dishwashers, Laundry Washers and Fans. In 2023 alone, Midea showcased various smart products using Matter at the CSA Member Meetings in Seoul, South Korea, Boston, USA and Geneva, Switzerland.

About Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA)

The Connectivity Standards Alliance is a global organization dedicated to advancing open, interoperable standards for smart home and IoT devices. By fostering collaboration among industry leaders and stakeholders, CSA aims to drive innovation and create a more connected world for all. 

About Midea Group

Midea Group, established in 1968, is a leading global high-technology company ranked on the 2023 Fortune Global 500 list, and one of the world’s largest home appliance manufacturing companies which businesses go beyond smart home appliances. In early 2021 the company streamlined its core units into five high-growth business pillars to pave the new future growth path: Smart Home, Electro-Mechanical, Building Technologies, Robotics & Automation and Digital Innovation.

All businesses of Midea Group are striving for one credo: .

www.midea.com
www.midea-group.com 

Contact

MATTER RELATED INQUIRIES
Patrick Serrato
Alliance Board Member & Head of IoT
Midea America Corp.
patrickserrato@midea.com

MIDEA X23 RELATED INQUIRIES
Chris Lau
Jia3.liu@midea.com