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aiMotive collaborates with Sony Semiconductor Solutions to revolutionize AD simulations

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BUDAPEST, Hungary, Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — aiMotive, a leading developer of simulation and AI solutions for automated driving technology, in collaboration with Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation (Sony), a global leader in semiconductor and imaging innovations, is proud to announce the successful integration of Sony’s IMX728 sensor model aimed at advancing ADAS and AD technologies. This collaboration represents a shared commitment to setting new benchmarks for reliability and efficiency in the automated driving simulation industry.

This collaboration brings together Sony’s world-class sensor expertise with aiMotive’s state-of-the-art simulation platform, aiSim. The integration enables automakers and technology providers to validate and optimize ADAS and AD systems with unprecedented precision, accelerating the path to safer and smarter vehicles.

“This partnership represents a significant milestone in automotive innovation,” said Daniel Tosoki, Product Director of aiSim. “By combining Sony Semiconductor Solutions’ unparalleled imaging and sensor capabilities with our simulation technology, we’re redefining the development and validation process for ADAS and autonomous systems. Together, we’re shaping a future where advanced safety and performance are non-negotiable standards.”

Advancing Automotive AI and Sensor Integration
The integration leverages Sony’s cutting-edge technologies, including Sony’s IMX728 sensor model, to enhance the accuracy and realism of simulations conducted on aiSim. This sensor model is available in two configurations: Silver, a real-time-capable solution with limited fidelity designed for path planning, and Gold, a high-fidelity, non-real-time model ideal for advanced algorithm development and synthetic training data generation. The latter enables precise blending of real-world and synthetic datasets for superior AI training. Fully compatible with both Linux and Windows, these sensor models are pivotal for ADAS and AD systems, ensuring vehicles can navigate complex real-world scenarios reliably and safely.

Commitment to Safety and Reliability
With safety as a shared priority, aiMotive and Sony are dedicated to delivering solutions that enhance real-world performance and reliability. This collaboration addresses the growing need for comprehensive testing and validation in a controlled, risk-free simulation environment, helping automakers meet stringent safety standards and reduce development cycles. 

“The collaboration between aiMotive and Sony Semiconductor Solutions will provide an automotive-grade end-to-end spectral simulation pipeline to the ADAS perception system developers,” said Tomoki Seita, General Manager, Automotive Business Division, Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation. “Sony has prepared Image Sensor Models based on the internal architecture of the image sensors used in camera systems to achieve automotive-grade fidelity.”

As CES2025 approaches, aiMotive and Sony Semiconductor Solutions are excited to showcase the impact of their collaboration on the automotive industry. This partnership asserts and reaffirms both company’s commitment to driving innovation, improving road safety, and accelerating the deployment of next-generation vehicle technologies.

For more information, please contact:
Bence Boda
aiMotive Marketing & Communications Director
bence.boda@aimotive.com

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MiniTool Released MovieMaker 8.0 with Multi-Track Video Editing Features

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VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — MiniTool Software Limited has released the latest version of its video editing tool, MiniTool MovieMaker 8.0. The completely new edition rebuilds its timeline by supporting multi-track editing to optimize your video creating experience.

A Quick Look at What’s New in MiniTool MovieMaker 8.0

With MiniTool MovieMaker 8.0, now you can do the followings:

  • Enjoy multi-track editing with 9 video tracks and 2 audio tracks, making picture-in-picture (PiP) available.
  • Lock tracks to prevent unintended edits during your workflow.
  • Input values manually while editing videos, photos, audio, elements, texts, or transitions.
  • Use time scale to edit video frame by frame on the timeline.
  • Edit videos, pictures, texts, and elements directly in the player window.
  • Adjust the length of credits and title with ease.
  • Access walkthrough guide and video tutorials which is user-friendly for beginners.
  • Check the project information for a complete overview of your video.

Here’s an in-depth look at the exciting new features introduced in MiniTool MovieMaker 8.0.

Multi-Track Support Allows Freely Video Editing

MiniTool MovieMaker 8.0 now supports 9 video tracks (1 main track and 8 subtracks) and 2 audio tracks (1 main track and 1 subtrack) altogether, empowering you to create videos more flexibly. With these spaces and layers, you can decorate your videos with any combination of small video clips, beautiful photos, fascinating effects, natural filters, funny elements/stickers, dynamic motions, functional transitions, informational captions, vivid title/credits, as well as pleasant sounds/music. It’s a place where you can show your imagination and creativity.

With multi-track supported, you are able to create “complex” videos with easy steps. For example, you can make a picture-in-picture video by simply overlapping more than one video clip or picture within the same period. Therefore, viewers will see different images at the same time. Such kinds of videos are popular in video game commentary and vlogs. Making PiP videos catches up on the trends and brings you more viewers!

The new update also makes it easier to manage your tracks. You can lock tracks to keep them safe from accidental changes and add or remove extra tracks as needed. The main video and audio tracks stay in place, so you don’t have to worry about messing them up. It’s a smoother and more flexible way to edit your project using MiniTool MovieMaker 8.0.

Moreover, you can add effects, filters, elements, motions, and texts to the timeline where there are no video or photo added and save them into a video. Now you have better control over the timeline tracks than ever before!

Manual Adjustments Grants Precise Video Editing

In the new version of MiniTool MovieMaker, basic, color, audio, elements, transition, and text properties can be adjusted by inputting specific values. Exactly, you can manually type in values for video/photo rotate degrees, scale percentages, contrast, saturation, and brightness; audio fade in/out seconds and volume percentages; transition duration seconds; as well as text opacity percentages. All these enable a precise adjustment to your video components. Thus, you can get your specific needs satisfied in a shorter time!

Additionally, the newly added time scale makes frame-by-frame video editing possible. Just put your playhead at the target frame, then add your desired effects, stickers, texts, or sounds. Time scale is also very useful for splitting or trimming a clip. With it, you can precisely cut off unwanted parts, which significantly improves work efficiency!

Preview Window Offers Intuitive Video Editing

MiniTool MovieMaker 8.0 enhances the functionality of its preview window in the Player section. It permits you to directly edit your videos, photos, texts, and animated elements there. Therefore, you can resize, relocate, or rotate the video or photo on the screen while previewing the result in real-time. For texts and elements, you are able to change their sizes, locations, display angles and more. Editing video onsite provides a totally different creation experience!

Comprehensive Guides Enable Effortless Video Editing

MiniTool MovieMaker new version still offers humanized guidance. When you launch MiniTool MovieMaker for the first time, the walkthrough interface will appear, guiding you to create your video step-by-step, which is very friendly for beginners. You can re-access the walkthrough anytime from the top Help menu.

The Help menu now includes a new video tutorial portal, offering step-by-step instructions on video editing with MiniTool MovieMaker. Additionally, the online user manual is still available, providing detailed guides with screenshots for all features in MiniTool MovieMaker.

Miner Changes Optimize Video Editing Experience

When no clips on the timeline are selected, the upper right corner of the software displays the video project information, showing the project name, file location, resolution, frame rate, color space, and duration, giving an overview of the current video editing project.

Switch to the timeline area, when you can adjust the title and credits length on the timeline track. Simply drag the edges of the track, you can extend or shorten the duration of your video. Of course, you are allowed to specify their contents to meet your requirements, creating an attractive start and exquisite ending for a deeper user impression.

Besides, you are able to slide the split icon (scissors) on the playhead up and down to prevent it from bothering your editing process, enabling you to focus on what you are working on.

Additionally, you can see the duration of the clip on the timeline when your mouse hovers on it, no matter if it is a video, photo, audio, text, element, effect, filter, or motion. However, this does not apply to transitions. If you want to view or edit the duration of a transition, you can go to the Transition Property in the upper right section when the target transition is selected.

Lastly, you can adjust the timeline panel height to show more tracks you are editing, so you don’t have to scroll your mouse up and down to shift from one track to another. This brings convenience and saves time.

About MiniTool MovieMaker

MiniTool MovieMaker, developed by MiniTool Software Ltd., is a powerful, and feature-rich application that combines the capabilities of a video/audio editor, video/audio player, video/audio converter, and video compressor. It offers a variety of editing functions including but not limited to splitting, trimming, cropping, flipping, rotating, reversing, and merging videos; adding filters, transitions, effects, stickers, and 3D LUT; as well as enabling you to edit videos without watermarks.

Besides, MiniTool MovieMaker can play video/audio files of different formats, including MP4, 3GP, MPG, WMV, MOV, FLV, MP3, M4A, FLAC, etc. You can create or watch videos at a different aspect ratio: 16:9, 9:16, 1:1, or 4:3.

MiniTool MovieMaker can also function as a media file converter that changes files between video and audio. It supports multiple output formats like MP4, MP3, GIF, AVI, MOV, and so on. Moreover, you can export videos that are compatible with iPhone or android phone from MiniTool MovieMaker. By adjusting the parameters of target video like resolution, frame rate, and bit rate, you can reduce the file size.

About MiniTool® Software Ltd.

MiniTool® Software Ltd. is a committed software development firm that offers complete business software solutions in video editing, data recovery, data backup, partition management, and system performance boosting industry. Today, MiniTool is trusted by millions worldwide for its product security, efficiency, and ease of use, and remains dedicated to continuous innovation to meet the evolving needs of its users.

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Hisense Secures Top Spot in 100-inch TV Global Shipments

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QINGDAO, China, Dec. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hisense, a leading brand in global consumer electronics and home appliances, has solidified its position as the top player in the global premium TV market with its 100-inch TV in Q3 2024, according to leading international market research institute Omdia. This achievement marks Hisense’s fourth consecutive quarter at the forefront of the market.

Hisense has solidified its position as the top player in the global premium TV market with its 100-inch TV in Q3 2024
Hisense has solidified its position as the top player in the global premium TV market with its 100-inch TV in Q3 2024

In Q3 2024, Hisense’s 100-inch TVs captured a remarkable 63.4% share of the global shipment volume. This outstanding performance has propelled Hisense to the top spot in TV shipments for four consecutive quarters, reinforcing its market leadership in the premium TV segment.

Hisense is revolutionizing the premium TV market with its cutting-edge ULED MiniLED 100-inch TV lineup, powered by advanced AI technology that enhances everyday life and embraces the future of television. By leveraging its Hi-View AI Engine, Hisense redefines image realism, ensuring every scene accurately reflects the creator’s intent, delivering a more authentic, detailed, and vibrant viewing experience. Picture quality is further elevated by dynamically adjusting clarity, contrast, color, and smoothness based on user scenarios, fine-tuning every element for optimal viewing in real-time.

For game-watching experiences, as the Official Partner of FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, Hisense ULED MiniLED 100-inch TVs take entertainment to new heights. Equipped with AI Sports Mode, AI Smooth Motion, and 3D Sound Upscaler, Hisense’s AI TVs offer clear match details, smooth ball motion, and crisp sound, immersing you in the action as if you were in the stadium cheering on your favorite team from the comfort of your home.

Hisense ULED MiniLED 100-inch TVs have received widespread acclaim from leading media, highlighting Hisense’s excellence in TV technology. The ULED X model has been honored as a “Top Pick” for “setting new performance benchmarks for picture size and quality” by Sound & Vision, while the U9N has been shortlisted for the Innovation Awards by Future. Additionally, the U8N has received the “Editors’ Choice” top spot from Tom’s Guide, and has been recognized as a “Recommended Product” by Digital Trends, while also being endorsed by Wired.

About Hisense

Hisense is a leading global home appliance and consumer electronics brand. According to Omdia, Hisense ranked No. 1 globally in 100″ TVs in both 2023 and Q1 to Q3 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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NYXI Unveils the NYXI Flexi Game Controller: A New Era of Customizable Button Layouts

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HONG KONG, Dec. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, NYXI officially announces the global launch of the NYXI Flexi Wireless Game Controller, designed to deliver a seamless and customizable gaming experience across multiple platforms. The NYXI Flexi stands as a strong competitor to other modular design controllers on the market, offering exceptional versatility, precision, and durability.

Game Your Way with NYXI Flexi Unleash Your Potential with Customizable Controls and Unmatched Performance!
Game Your Way with NYXI Flexi Unleash Your Potential with Customizable Controls and Unmatched Performance!

Customizable Gamepad Layouts

Switching between different gamepad layouts can be frustrating for multi-platform gamers. NYXI Flexi Wireless Game Controller solves this challenge with its innovative swappable components. Gamers can easily adapt the controller to their preferred style with features like swappable ABXY keycaps, interchangeable D-pad & left joystick. Whether you favor an Xbox layout, Switch button configuration, or Playstation controller joystick placement, the Flexi offers seamless customization for an unparalleled gaming experience.

Exceptional Durability and Precise Control

In addition to its customizable, swappable button layouts, the NYXI Flexi retains NYXI’s signature Hall Effect Technology. Hall Effect Analog Triggers with a sensing distance of <0.1mm for precision control and Hall Effect Joysticks with anti-drift technology and zero delay. This combination of flexibility and performance sets the NYXI Flexi apart, offering gamers a unique and exceptional experience during gameplay across multiple platforms.

Key Features of NYXI Flexi Game Controller

  • Compatibility: PC, Switch, iOS, Android and More
  • Hall Effect Analog Triggers with a sensing distance of <0.1mm for precision control.
  • Hall Effect Joysticks with anti-drift technology and zero delay.
  • Cool Breathing RGB Lighting, with one-click adjustments for different gaming scenarios.
  • Four Mappable Back Buttons for customizable controls.
  • Vibration Feedback for an immersive gaming experience.
  • Adjustable Turbo Function for automatic repeated actions.
  • 6-Axis Gyroscope Motion Sensing specifically for Nintendo Switch.

Game Your Way with NYXI Flexi

“Game Your Way with NYXI Flexi” is more than just a slogan — it’s the driving philosophy behind the latest innovation. Following the release of the NYXI Master P1 Wireless PC Controller, the NYXI community pointed out that the Xbox button layout was less ideal for Switch gamers. Responding to this, the NYXI Flexi has been introduced, allowing gamers to seamlessly switch between PC and Switch while enjoying games on different platforms.

About NYXI

NYXI remains dedicated to delivering high-quality, cost-effective products shaped by real user feedback. NYXI are someones who love to innovate, are always on the move, and are crazy about games!

For more information about the NYXI Flexi Wireless Game Controller, please visit
https://nyxigame.com/products/wireless-game-controller-nyxi-flexi 

Checkout NYXI Christmas Event for Limited Packaging & Holiday Gifts!
Link: https://nyxigame.com/pages/nyxi-christmas-event 

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Veout Unveils Exciting Deals on Acclaimed Portable Monitors, the Top Choice for Young Consumers

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NEW YORK, Nov. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Veout, a brand dedicated to enhancing users’ digital experience with cutting-edge portable monitors, is unveiling an array of exciting promotional offers, particularly highlighting its acclaimed portable monitors. Known for its innovative design and exceptional performance, Veout has emerged as the preferred brand among young consumers worldwide.

Veout Unveils Exciting Deals on Acclaimed Portable Monitors, the Top Choice for Young Consumers
Veout Unveils Exciting Deals on Acclaimed Portable Monitors, the Top Choice for Young Consumers

Focusing on delivering high-quality portable monitors to a global audience, Veout has captured the hearts of iMac users and gaming enthusiasts alike with its unique design and vibrant options. The brand has garnered numerous endorsements from influencers across international markets, solidifying its status as a popular choice among the new generation of young consumers.

One of the standout features of Veout portable monitors is the innovative built-in stand design. This flexible stand allows users to easily adjust the angle, enhancing portability and convenience. The monitors boast a generous 16-inch screen, offering a wide field of view and an immersive experience that is perfect for both work and entertainment. Crafted from high-end aluminum, these monitors are not only durable but also exude a stylish and luxurious appearance, reflecting a sense of refined taste.

Veout portable monitor excels in both landscape and portrait orientations. In landscape mode, its wide screen is perfect for video editing and gaming, offering a broader view and detailed display. In portrait mode, the monitor displays more lines of code, making it ideal for programming. When reading and editing documents, the portrait ratio is closer to paper, reducing scrolling and improving the reading experience. 

Available in a variety of colors, Veout’s portable monitors cater to individual preferences, allowing users to express their personal style. The classic black option is perfect for professionals seeking a sleek and sophisticated look, while the vibrant red appeals to those who want to make a bold statement. The elegant silver is ideal for users who prefer a modern and minimalist aesthetic, and the calming blue suits individuals who enjoy a touch of tranquility in their tech accessories. Weighing only 1.58 pounds and with a thickness of just 0.3 inches, these monitors are designed for easy transport, making them ideal for those on the go.

Furthermore, gamers will appreciate the support for Freesync technology, which minimizes screen tearing and stuttering, ensuring a smooth gaming experience. Additionally, the monitors incorporate optimized eye-care technology, providing a comfortable visual experience.

Veout is committed to perfectly blending innovation with portability, enhancing users’ digital experiences through cutting-edge technology. The brand’s vision is to seamlessly integrate technology into everyday lifestyles, offering multifunctional solutions that liberate the way users work and play.

Veout is offering limited-time discounts, providing an opportunity to purchase these coveted portable monitors at more attractive prices. This event presents an excellent chance to experience the innovative products that Veout has to offer.

About Veout

Veout is a brand dedicated to enhancing the digital experience with cutting-edge portable monitors. Its vision is to seamlessly integrate technology into everyday life, providing the freedom to work, play, and create from anywhere. High-performance, slim, and lightweight monitors ensure stunning visuals and easy connectivity to various devices. Veout prioritizes quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous innovation to meet the evolving needs of the digital world. Embrace the opportunity to elevate the digital lifestyle with Veout.

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

CONTACT: support@veout.com

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Meta, Watsons Hong Kong, Hong Kong Life and OPTICAL 88 unlocked WhatsApp potential with Omnichat

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  • Create end-to-end customer journeys using WhatsApp Flows and ads that click to WhatsApp with Meta to accelerate business growth
  • Redefine customer engagement with Omnichat’s WhatsApp membership system and enhance campaign tracking and optimisation through the Conversions API
  • Watsons Hong Kong integrated WhatsApp into the customer journey, from initial product discovery through to final purchase and payment, thereby offering customers a more convenient O+O experience
  • Hong Kong Life revolutionised its interactions with customers by WhatsApp marketing, streamlining the acquisition of potential customers and elevating the overall customer experience
  • OPTICAL 88 leveraged WhatsApp’s direct messaging capabilities to create tailored, one-on-one conversations with customers, strengthening relationships and boosting satisfaction, resulting in an impressive 26% click-through rate on messages

HONG KONG, Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Omnichat, an all-in-one omnichannel customer experience platform offering conversational commerce solutions, recently hosted a highly scalable conference titled “Unlocking Revenue Potential with Omnichannel Customer Experience”, which featured insights on delivering exceptional customer experiences via WhatsApp, with contributions from industry experts at the global social media giant Meta, international health and beauty retailer Watsons Hong Kong, the one-stop insurance and financial service provider Hong Kong Life, and the professional optical brand OPTICAL 88.


Future Commerce Summit: ⁠Unlocking Revenue Potential with Omnichannel Customer Experience

Omnichat, as the WhatsApp Business Solution Provider of Meta, introduced how its advanced omnichannel customer experience solutions empowered businesses to effortlessly drive customer loyalty and achieve personalisation through seamless journeys during the event. “Numerous businesses are seeking ways to streamline customer journeys, and WhatsApp Flows offers the perfect solution. Integrating WhatsApp Flows with marketing campaigns empowers businesses to design, build, and customise experiences. This provides customers a fast, simple way to complete tasks within a conversation, ultimately driving conversions and delivering better results,” said Alan Chan, Founder and CEO of Omnichat. The newly launched WhatsApp membership system offers brands and their customers a user-friendly loyalty solution by leveraging WhatsApp, the most popular messaging app in Hong Kong. “When constructing end-to-end customer journeys, loyalty is a crucial element that must not be overlooked. The WhatsApp membership system is designed to strengthen customer relationships through loyalty points, coupons, and membership cards, facilitating future re-engagement and encouraging potential repurchases.” Leveraging the power of Omni AI, auto-generated message content can be customised for various customer segments, enhancing efficiency in marketing and customer service while achieving personalisation. 

WhatsApp has the highest social media platform penetration rate of 79% in Hong Kong, according to the survey conducted by GWI. Driving engagement and growth across the customer lifecycle, the WhatsApp Business Platform plays a pivotal role in connecting with customers from discovery, consideration, purchase to re-engagement. “Meta has continually expanded the capabilities of business messaging to empower companies across various sectors to drive awareness, boost conversions, and create meaningful customer relationships for remarketing,” said Vicky Yiu, APAC Strategic Partnership Manager of Meta. “By creating a customised WhatsApp experience, WhatsApp Flows has achieved measurable results in generating more leads, appointments, and revenue directly within the platform, providing increased convenience for both businesses and their customers.” Meta also offers comprehensive tracking of the entire customer journey with the Conversions API. From the initial ads that lead to WhatsApp engagement, through subsequent WhatsApp interactions, to the final conversion, businesses can now generate actionable insights and fine-tune their advertising strategies with precision.

Prolog Leung, Online Business Director of Watsons Hong Kong also shared in the seminar, “Watsons Hong Kong has successfully integrated WhatsApp commerce into its innovative O+O (Offline plus Online) retail strategy by seamlessly implementing Omnichat’s conversational commerce solution, streamlining the checkout process and delivering an unparalleled shopping experience. It bridges the gap between digital convenience and personalised service. We are now handling tremendous customer enquiries monthly via WhatsApp, minimizing the waiting time of customers to answer their enquiries. Our ‘Watsons Here For You’ service offers one-on-one consultations with pharmacists, Chinese medicine practitioners, and dietitians via WhatsApp. This seamless integration of digital and physical retail spaces allows our customers to engage with our brand at their convenience, not only boosting online engagement and sales but also driving foot traffic to our physical stores.” 

Hong Kong Life has revolutionised its marketing and customer service strategies by leveraging WhatsApp and Omnichat’s advanced messaging solutions. Initially implemented to manage multi-channel enquiries on social media platforms, Hong Kong Life had quickly realised the transformative potential of WhatsApp for business growth and customer experience enhancement. “We have uncovered the limitless potential of WhatsApp in our marketing and customer service. The automated chatbot can now efficiently handle over 90% of simple enquiries, allowing our team to focus on marketing and nurturing deeper customer relationships,” said Jonathan Ko, Chief Marketing Officer of Hong Kong Life. “We have strategically implemented interactive Q&A games via WhatsApp chatbots, incentivising participation with exclusive coupons. This not only enhances customer engagement but also significantly expands our WhatsApp database. Leveraging this growing database to deliver targeted marketing broadcasts, our campaigns have recorded a remarkable 70% read rate, substantially boosting business conversions.” 

OPTICAL 88 has further solidified its reputation for exceptional customer service by leveraging the WhatsApp Business Platform. This strategic move has not only enhanced communication efficiency but also instilled a greater sense of trust and convenience among customers, thanks to the platform’s authorised blue tick verification. Andrea Chan, Digital Marketing Manager of OPTICAL 88 emphasised the significance of this digital transformation, “Maintaining a close, personal connection between our sales team and customers is a cornerstone of our brand values. We have observed that regardless of demographic, our customers overwhelmingly prefer the immediacy and interactivity of WhatsApp over traditional email communications, resulting in up to 26% click-through rate on our messages.” OPTICAL 88 has also broadened its tactical approach beyond one-to-one communications. Andrea further explained, “By integrating omnichannel chatbots with our social media strategy, particularly for Facebook comment auto-replies, we have facilitated engaging social media campaigns while effectively driving online traffic to our physical stores.”

By seamlessly integrating automated systems with personalised human interactions, the comprehensive chat commerce solutions are revolutionising the way businesses interact with their customers across WhatsApp Business Platform, Facebook Messenger and Instagram Direct, and setting new industry standards for customer experience excellence. 

(from left) Lily Yeung, Associate Director of Marketing & Communications of Omnichat; Jonathan Ko, Chief Marketing Officer of Hong Kong Life; Prolog Leung, Online Business Director of Watsons Hong Kong; Vicky Yiu, APAC Strategic Partnership Manager of Meta; Alan Chan, Founder & CEO of Omnichat; Andrea Chan, Digital Marketing Manager of OPTICAL 88 officiated at the opening ceremony of the Summit.
(from left) Lily Yeung, Associate Director of Marketing & Communications of Omnichat; Jonathan Ko, Chief Marketing Officer of Hong Kong Life; Prolog Leung, Online Business Director of Watsons Hong Kong; Vicky Yiu, APAC Strategic Partnership Manager of Meta; Alan Chan, Founder & CEO of Omnichat; Andrea Chan, Digital Marketing Manager of OPTICAL 88 officiated at the opening ceremony of the Summit.

About Omnichat:
Founded in 2017 with its headquarter in Hong Kong, Omnichat is an omnichannel chat commerce solution provider that centralises customers’ conversations from WhatsApp Business Platform, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, LINE, WeChat and website live chat into a single platform to enhance efficiency and productivity.

With a strong presence in the Asia Pacific region, the company has established a solid reputation for serving local and international retail and e-commerce brands. By offering an omnichannel social customer data platform, online-merge-offline(OMO) sales integration, marketing automation, chatbots as well as customer service platform, Omnichat strives to empower brands to deliver personalised customer journeys and drive digital transformation, ultimately converting visitors into customers through chats.

Website: https://www.omnichat.ai/
WhatsApp: https://wa.me/85291925071/?text=EnquiryForWhatsApp
LinkedIn: https://hk.linkedin.com/company/omnichat-easychat
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OmnichatAI

For media enquiries, please contact:
Omnichat Limited
Lily Yeung
Associate Director of Communications
Tel: (852) 9803 5977
Email: lily.yeung@omnichat.ai

Macy Chun
Communications Manager
Tel: (852) 6234 9555
Email: macy.chun@omnichat.ai

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Hankyung.com introduces: MecKare, Leading the AI-powered Innovation in Health Monitoring Solution

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– Leading efficient care management for the elderly with unimpeded smartcare

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SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — JCF Technology is a startup that independently developed ‘MecKare’, a radar sensor that measures biological signals in a non-contact manner, and provides a platform service that automatically connects users and guardians in two-way emergency situations through an artificial intelligence analysis system. Since its establishment in 2016, it has developed a highly accurate non-contact multi-biological radar sensor through many years of technology accumulation, and succeeded in commercializing the product for the first time in 2021.

MecKare uses microwave radar and micro-Doppler signal processing technology to measure the user’s heart rate, respiratory rate, and skin temperature within 16.4 ft in real time. The sensor can measure human body movement patterns using precise and highly responsive thermal infrared rays and can detect falls through pattern analysis based on changes in human movement. In particular, the movement and change of thermal infrared rays within the measurement range are detected in real time, and the trend of biomarkers that appear as advance signs before a person falls can be checked through differential motion detection that measures the user’s movement pattern. It provides an alarm in advance by predicting before a person falls, enabling accuracy and quick response to accidents. As a result, it is possible to prevent safety accidents in the elderly by detecting emergency situations such as lonely death, cardiac arrest, breathing difficulties, and falls. Additionally, unlike other existing wearable devices such as smart watches or bands, MecKare does not need to be worn or attached to the body, so it can be used remotely via Wi-Fi without causing stress to the user.

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MecKare can be installed in the bedroom, bathroom, living room, or entrance of a home or facilities(Assisted Living, Nursing Home, etc) to provide 24-hour monitoring without a camera and detect abnormal signs in advance using a biometric information analysis algorithm and deliver them to the guardian.

MecKare’s radar biometric sensor is recognized in the global market for its technology as a device that obtains precisely customized biometric information while overcoming spatial constraints and without risk of privacy infringement. MecKare is being supplied to senior care facilities in Australia, Germany, Poland, Saudi Arabia, and China. In 2025, MecKare plans to conduct verification of vital signs such as attendance, fall prevention, and asthma of elderly people living in hospitals or assisted living in conjunction with local PPOs/HMOs in the United States.

In summary, MecKare is a system that reduces user inconvenience and enables management of multiple patients. By being able to provide personalized health data analysis results, it will serve as an opportunity to change the market paradigm towards preventive smart care. We expect MecKare’s A.I to play a role as an innovator that complements, rather than replaces, humans in care settings.

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Hankyung.com introduces: MOAIS, Driving a New Paradigm in the Golf Industry with the Golf Coaching App ‘GolfFix’

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–      MOAIS : A Global Sports Tech Company with AI Technology and Services

SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — MOAIS (MOtion+AI+Sports), a sports edutech company based on AI and big data technology, is revolutionizing the paradigm of sports education. The company’s name embodies its mission to lead the shift from traditional, unstructured, and experience-based sports education to an innovative approach incorporating AI technology.

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Making Golf Accessible Globally with ‘GolfFix‘

MOAIS’s flagship service, ‘GolfFix’, is an innovative golf coaching app that integrates AI technology. By applying a lightweight model optimized for mobile and on-device AI technology, the app allows users to analyze and improve their golf swings without being constrained by location or equipment. Notably, it provides AI coaching with just a mobile device, eliminating the need for additional sensors or equipment.

‘GolfFix’ has surpassed 1 million global downloads and is used in over 20 countries. To date, more than 14 million AI swing diagnoses have been conducted through the app. It has been selected as the Best App by numerous global golf media outlets and boasts a high app rating of 4.9 out of 5.0 on both Google Play and the Apple App Store, reflecting its popularity among golfers worldwide.

Key features include real-time swing analysis and rhythm-tempo diagnosis provided by AI. Based on this analysis, the app offers personalized practice guides and corrective solutions, supporting users in continuing systematic, self-directed learning. Unlike traditional standardized lessons, ‘GolfFix’ meets the needs of global self-taught golfers by offering a convenient and accurate AI-based coaching solution that is not limited by time or place.

Applying AI Coaching Solutions to National Team Athletes

Leveraging its AI motion estimation and big data analysis technologies, MOAIS has implemented an AI diving coaching solution at national team training facilities to enhance the performance of national diving athletes. By utilizing existing AI coaching technologies, the company provides diving technique analysis and customized training guides, supporting athletes in achieving their highest potential.

The AI-based diving coaching engine incorporates cutting-edge technology grounded in golf coaching experience. It offers precise posture analysis and real-time feedback to diving athletes, contributing to performance improvement. Currently, MOAIS is receiving interest from other national teams and professional sports clubs in disciplines such as weightlifting, athletics, and baseball.

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Announcing Diversified Business Expansion Plans Targeting the Global Market

Building on the proprietary AI technology developed through the ‘GolfFix‘ app, MOAIS is expanding its business globally. In addition to the existing B2C golf coaching service, the company plans to apply its AI coaching engine to various sports through B2B services like ‘M2FIX’ (engine) and B2B2C expansion models like ‘GolfFix APEX’ (an offline premium installed version of GolfFix).

Moving forward, ‘GolfFix’ aims to strengthen its ‘AI Golf Coach Engine’ while continuing to develop solutions that support AI coaching in various disciplines such as baseball, tennis, bowling, and diving. MOAIS has a mid- to long-term vision of achieving 70M USD in sales in the AI sports coaching market by 2027 and is considering an IPO. This business expansion is part of a strategic initiative to solidify its position in the global AI sports coaching market by providing AI coaching solutions in sports beyond golf.

MOAIS’s Challenge Toward the Future

Since its founding in 2019, MOAIS has been innovating sports education by maximizing the strengths and minimizing the weaknesses of traditional offline coaching methods through the use of AI and big data technologies. Possessing world-class AI technology, MOAIS is a global sports tech company that owns both technology and services, and its future endeavors are highly anticipated.

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GameU Advances Inclusivity in Video Game Design with Autism In Entertainment Workgroup

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GameU signs educational partnership with not-for-profit, Autism in Entertainment, highlighting career pathways in coding for the neurologically diverse

FLEMINGTON, N.J. and IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — GameU – the provider of premium online coding courses, with a social mission to promote inclusivity in video game design – has signed an educational partnership with California-based not-for-profit initiative, the Autism in Entertainment Workgroup.

Under the terms of the agreement with Orange County Asperger’s Support Group (OCASG), the governing body of Autism in Entertainment (AIE), GameU will both sponsor AIE programs as well as run a series of complimentary game design webinars for AIE members. Delivered by working professionals in the computer game industry, the GameU webinars will teach basics in game design, highlight the strong links between coding proficiency and autism, and provide pathways for future learning.

The first of those webinars, From Consumer to Creator: Becoming a Video Game Developer, will take place Thursday 21st November 2024, 3pm EST.

Register for the first GameU – AIE webinar here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwocOippzItHNTD1hlNZcsFtf4V6mwWC26E#/registration 

“GameU is focused on equipping students, including those with special needs, with the skills to thrive in today’s and tomorrow’s digital economy,” said GameU President and CEO, Mike Kawas. “AIE’s belief that individuals on the autism spectrum can forge strong careers in entertainment-related fields, including game design, means our missions are well-aligned.

“We’re excited to work alongside AIE to help build career pathways in STEM-based fields for those in our community with high-functioning autism, including game design, coding and 3D modeling.”

OCASG President and Chair of the Autism In Entertainment Workgroup, Judi Uttal, said “Connecting AIE talent with industry-grade learning opportunities is an important aspect of enhancing employment prospects for neurodivergent individuals. We are thrilled to have GameU as our newest educational partner.

“Working hand-in-glove with an autism-friendly game design course provider, like GameU, enables AIE to better-help its members acquire skills and industry connections that pave the way to employment,” said Uttal. “The AIE – GameU Education Partnership is an example of tangible benefits that help drive inclusivity and diversity in the entertainment sector.”

For a free trial, of any one of GameU’s 1-to-1 All Abilities classes, sign-up here:
game-u.com/pages/free-trial-abilities

Register for the first GameU – AIE webinar here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwocOippzItHNTD1hlNZcsFtf4V6mwWC26E#/registration 

About GameU

GameU is a leading provider of premium online video game design courses, which teach students the skills they need to succeed in the video game industry. With curriculums crafted and taught by education experts and professional game developers, GameU virtually delivers a wide range of programs across three main avenues:

  • All Abilities: Private one-to-one classes, tailored to each students’ needs, including neurologically diverse individuals
  • For schools and districts: Built for specifically for K-12 school environments, GameU’s Hybrid+ Program transform students’ love of gaming into valuable STEAM skills with a blend of live instruction, on-demand learning and 1-to-1 training for in-classroom educators
  • On-demand: Access to recorded classes, curriculum and game design software via Orbit, GameU’s Self-Guided Learning Platform

GameU provides a comprehensive learning experience that includes both live instruction and self-paced study. GameU is dedicated to empowering students and educators alike, helping them stay ahead of industry trends, to prepare them for the future of game development.

For more information, visit game-u.com

To keep up-to-date with GameU classes, programs, events and more, follow GameU on social media: LinkedIn (GameU), Facebook (@GameUSchool), YouTube (@Gameunj), Instagram (@gameuschool), TikTok (@gameuschool_), X (@GameUSchool)

For regular news and thought leadership regarding video game design, video game coding and more, subscribe to GameU’s blog here: www.game-u.com/pages/contact-us

About Autism in Entertainment

Autism in Entertainment (AIE) is the result of a strategic collaboration between the non-profit Orange County Asperger’s Support Group (OCASG), disability-focused staffing and consulting firm Zavikon, and generous grant funding from the California Department of Developmental Services (DDS). AIE seeks to connect entertainment top brass with work-ready job candidates who are on the spectrum. Established in May 2022, the Autism In Entertainment Workgroup includes educators, professionals, and family members who believe that individuals on the autism spectrum can contribute in entertainment-related fields, including film, television, social media, and game design. The goal of AIE is to drive employment efforts in entertainment-related careers.

For more information, visit autisminentertainment.org

About Orange County Asperger’s Support Group (OCASG)

The Orange County Asperger’s Support Group (OCASG) is the proud parent organization of Autism in Entertainment (AIE). OCASG is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for autistic teens, adults, and their families in the community. We achieve this through providing support, organizing social activities, and education. Our goal is to empower the autism community by creating a safe and welcoming environment where individuals and families can connect with others who share similar experiences and challenges. We believe that through support and education, individuals with autism can achieve their full potential and become valued members of the community. For more information, visit www.ocaspergers.org or contact ocasupport@gmail.com

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TIER IV launches Minibus 2.0 autonomous EV

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TOKYO, Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — TIER IV, the pioneering force behind the world’s first open-source software for autonomous driving, is excited to announce the launch of Minibus 2.0, the latest addition to its fanfare lineup of electric vehicles. This new model builds on the success of Minibus 1.0, incorporating high-demand features to meet the evolving needs of the autonomous vehicle market. TIER IV launched fanfare in 2023 as a solution for brands aiming to develop autonomous vehicles under their own names, with Minibus 2.0 setting a new standard in innovation and customization.

Key features

Minibus 2.0 has been designed to comply with the Japanese government’s Level 4 autonomous driving criteria. A key upgrade from Minibus 1.0 is the enhanced redundancy system that is essential for safety in Level 4 operations. The autonomous driving development kit powering Minibus 2.0 features a next-generation architecture, optimized for compatibility with TIER IV’s reference designs*. The vehicle is equipped with an array of advanced sensors, including long- and short-range LiDARs, object and traffic light detection cameras, radars, an inertial measurement unit, and a global navigation satellite system sensor. These sensors are fully compatible with TIER IV’s electronic and vehicle control units, optimizing the autonomous driving performance.

Future steps

Minibus 2.0 is scheduled for delivery to initial customers by late 2024, with initial deployments planned in regions across Japan. Moving forward, TIER IV aims to expand local enterprise-led deployments and explore international opportunities to meet the rising demand for autonomous buses.

* TIER IV’s Pilot.Auto platform includes reference designs for autonomous driving systems and use cases that customers can freely copy and customize.

About TIER IV

TIER IV stands at the forefront of deep tech innovation, pioneering Autoware, the world’s first open-source software for autonomous driving Harnessing Autoware, we build scalable platforms and deliver comprehensive solutions across software development, vehicle manufacturing, and service operations. As a founding member of the Autoware Foundation, we are committed to reshaping the future of intelligent vehicles with open-source software, enabling individuals and organizations to thrive in the evolving field of autonomous driving.

Autoware is a registered trademark of the Autoware Foundation.

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