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SETIGO: A New Way of SETI and Gamification of Public Science, AI Avatar Supported by Openverse

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VANCOUVER, BC, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In a bold step forward for the exploration of extraterrestrial intelligence, SETIGO announces its initiative aimed at revolutionizing public science engagement and introducing a new era of accessibility and inclusivity in the quest for cosmic understanding, technically supported by Openverse on 3D real-time avatar technology.

The SETIGO focuses on next-generation gamification and social network to encourage public participation in the search for extraterrestrial civilizations, through user-level mobile applications (Augmented Reality / Virtual Reality / Mixed Reality) and AI-driven real-time gamified community operation.
The SETIGO focuses on next-generation gamification and social network to encourage public participation in the search for extraterrestrial civilizations, through user-level mobile applications (Augmented Reality / Virtual Reality / Mixed Reality) and AI-driven real-time gamified community operation.

The SETIGO project focuses on next-generation gamification and social network to encourage public participation in the search for extraterrestrial civilizations, through user-level mobile applications (Augmented Reality / Virtual Reality / Mixed Reality) and AI-driven real-time gamified community operation.

At the heart of SETIGO lies a visionary approach to public science, where individuals from diverse backgrounds are invited to join the exploration of the cosmos through immersive 3D digital platforms. Powered by next-generation gamification and social networking, SETIGO’s innovative model fosters active participation in the search for extraterrestrial civilizations, transcending barriers and inspiring a new generation of public scientists.

The SETIGO project has garnered support from a wide range of scientists and experts in the fields of astronomy and SETI, as well as from prominent telescope projects globally.

Central to SETIGO’s mission is its commitment to collaboration and innovation. Through a multi-platform mobile application, users are transported into immersive simulations of outer space environments, where they can explore celestial phenomena and engage in scholarly discourse with seasoned astronomers and enthusiasts alike.

The gamified community, inhabited by E.T. Avatars (ETA) and fueled by wearable NFTs, Drake Equation Artifacts (DEA), offers a dynamic space for collective exploration and discovery. “SETIGO is more than just a project; it’s a movement to make science popular and fun,” remarks the founder of Openverse, the early stage supporter of SETIGO initiatives.

For more information about SETIGO and its missions, visit setigo.org.

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About SETIGO

SETIGO is a pioneering initiative aimed at revolutionizing public engagement with scientific research, particularly in the field of extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI). By harnessing immersive gaming technologies, SETIGO invites individuals of all backgrounds to join the exploration of the cosmos through immersive digital platforms and collaborative networks.

About Openverse

Openverse, smart IP maker, a Singapore based technology company specializes in world-class IP development and commercialization, using patented AIGIS (AI-generated IP Service) technologies to empower creators. It provides comprehensive services, integrating diverse IP operations to connect communities, and span across specific domains including science, trends and entertainment.

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Enabot Unveils ROLA PetPal and ROLA PetTracker, Forging Unbreakable Bonds Between Pets and Owners

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ORLANDO, Fla., March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Enabot is thrilled to announce the official launch of their latest innovations in pet tech: the ROLA PetPal and ROLA PetTracker.

ROLA PetPal: Remotely Play With Your Pets - Anytime, Anywhere.
ROLA PetPal: Remotely Play With Your Pets – Anytime, Anywhere.

Over six busy years, Enabot has emerged as a leader in family robotics with its acclaimed EBO series. EBO X was a 2023 CES Innovation Awards Honoree, showcasing the company’s dedication to excellence and ingenuity. Enabot is gearing up to take another huge leap in 2024 by launching the ROLA series, a new line of high-tech devices tailored specifically for your pet. With this launch, Enabot will once again shift the robotics paradigm, introducing smarter pet tracking solutions that cater to the evolving needs of pet owners around the world.

ROLA PetPal: Remotely Play With Your Pets – Anytime, Anywhere. 

ROLA PetPal is equipped with essential safety and entertainment features, including high-def cameras, whole-house mobility, automatic recharging, and AI-enabled pet recognition. It also marks a bold advancement in pet monitoring with groundbreaking Real-Time Two-Way Voice Communication technology. Simply train your furry friend to press PetPal’s easy-access call button, and voila! You’ll receive a ‘hello’ right on your phone. ROLA PetPal is also armed with Interactive Toys and an automated Treat Dispenser, so your pals are always entertained no matter where you are. 

ROLA PetPal’s Interactive Toys, including the play stick, laser game, and rolling ball, provide endless fun. With the remote-controlled Treat Dispenser, one click is all it takes to reward your pets in real-time. Plus, the ROLA App features 9 actions and 7 sound effects that provide round-the-clock entertainment.

ROLA PetPal offers Cloud+ Subscription services, giving you 24/7 cloud playback, Smart Alerts, and Daily Pet Vlogs for an unmatched user experience.

ROLA PetPal’s integrated camera allows users to become active participants in their pets’ world. Whether monitoring playtime, offering comforting words, or giving treats remotely, the ROLA PetPal series offers users seamless connection no matter where they are. It goes beyond mere monitoring to provide reassurance and companionship that transcends separation anxiety.

Basic ROLA PetPal is priced at $229. Visit www.enabot.com for more details and early bird prices.

ROLA PetTracker: See the World Through Your Pet’s Eyes.

ROLA PetTracker sets itself apart from traditional pet trackers by integrating a built-in camera that captures your pet’s adventures in real time. Whether taking photos, recording videos, or live broadcasting on social media, these are moments that will be captured and shared forever.

Leveraging GPS, LBS, Image Tracking, and Sound & Light Positioning, ROLA PetTracker lets you follow your pet’s location and route in real time. The Safety Fence feature builds a virtual fence and sends an instant alert if your pet exceeds it. Plus, with a QR code and SOS button equipped, good Samaritans can contact users instantly if a pet gets lost.

The best part is, the whole neighborhood can get involved: the ROLA App sets up a pet social network, so users can connect with other pet enthusiasts. Designed for convenience, ROLA PetTracker is easy to set up, disassemble, and recharge.

Priced at $99, visit www.enabot.com for more details and early bird prices.

About Enabot

Enabot was founded in Shenzhen, China in 2018 with a bold vision: the research, development and promotion of home robots, or homebots. Our number one priority is to empower families through cutting-edge tech. Enabot’s brand concept, Always Together, expresses our direction as a warm tech enterprise that aims to serve tens of millions of modern families. Simply put, we want to promote family unity and happiness through forward-thinking, high-tech companionship.

More about Enabot’s vision and mission at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLhIf5RD8gI

ROLA PetTracker: See the World Through Your Pet’s Eyes.
ROLA PetTracker: See the World Through Your Pet’s Eyes.

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NETMARBLE OPENS GLOBAL PRE-REGISTRATION FOR UPCOMING ACTION RPG SOLO LEVELING:ARISE

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Early Access Available for Canadian Players Starting March 21

LOS ANGELES, March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality mobile games, opened pre-registration globally for its upcoming mobile and PC game Solo Leveling:ARISE, and beginning March 21, Early Access will be available in Canada. Players can pre-register today and earn rewards via the official website, Google Play, App Store, or Netmarble Launcher.


Solo Leveling:ARISE is an action RPG adaptation of Solo Leveling, based on the hit anime and Webtoon. Taking on the role of Jinwoo, players can experience his level-ups and progress through the beloved anime tale firsthand, taking on dynamic battles and creating their own combat styles, relying on various combinations of skills and weapons. Not only can players team up with hunters from the Webtoon, they can summon their own “Army of Shadows” using Jinwoo’s famous line “Arise.”

As a special reward for pre-registering, players will receive a Chic Black Suit Costume for Sung Jinwoo, two Mana Power Crystal for each attribute (for a total of 10), Legendary Artifact Sets, and 100,000 of Gold to jumpstart players’ journeys. Notably, players are urged not to miss out the chance to obtain Jinwoo’s cherished partner/hunter, Yoo Jinho via this pre-registration momentum. These rewards will be given upon the official launch.

To celebrate the pre-registration momentum, a never-before-seen trailer has been revealed. As Solo Leveling:ARISE marks the very first game adaption of the Webtoon, this trailer shows the overall stylish Action RPG narratives – Bolstering overall anticipation around the globe. Check out the trailer here.

Early Access for Solo Leveling:ARISE will begin at 1:00 AM Pacific Time on March 21 in Canada, and is limited to Android and PC. The game will support six languages during the Early Access period, including Korean, Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Thai and Traditional Chinese. Additional language support, including European languages, will be added when the game launches. 

The Hunter Archive sub-story for Lee Joohee and Kang Taeshik will be available for Early Access players to tackle when the game goes live. Early Access players will also see a number of events active during the game’s introductory period including ▲14 Day Check-In Event ▲Special Draw opportunity for ‘The Ultimate Hunter’, SSR Choi Jong-In, ▲‘Dice Event’ in celebration of Choi Jong-in Special Draw, ▲‘Collect Letters’ Event. Canada’s Early Access information can be found here.

For more information on  Solo Leveling:ARISE, please visit the official website, X, Facebook, Instagram, Discord, and official YouTube channel. 

About Netmarble Corporation

Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading developer and publisher of top-grossing mobile games worldwide. Through powerful franchises and collaborations with acclaimed IP holders, Netmarble strives to elevate the gaming experience and entertain audiences globally. As a parent company of Kabam and SpinX Games, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Seven Knights Idle Adventure, Tower of God: New World, Lineage 2: Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

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ICZOOM Announces Upgrade The Risk Control Of The SAAS System To Improve Service Quality And Security

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HONG KONG, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ICZOOM Group Inc. (Nasdaq: IZM) (the “Company” or “ICZOOM”), a B2B electronic component products e-commerce platform, announced today that the Company has upgraded the risk control of its SAAS system to enhance its customer service capabilities and improve the quality and security of customer transactions.

ICZOOM’s electronic trading platform has undergone a system upgrade to provide a more secured trading environment for clients on the trading platform by improving the company’s business risk deployment and control nodes. The update includes without limitation enhanced credential analysis on customers, behavior analysis on trading activities and adds-on of a number of risk control nodes. The Company believes that the update could significantly improve the security protection and efficiency of transactions for the customers, therefore advance the operation of the business.

ICZOOM’s CEO, Mr. Lei Xia, commented, “We are striving to help more small and medium-sized microelectronics enterprise customers purchase electronic components more conveniently, reduce procurement costs and improve procurement efficiency as well as enhancing the security protection by upgrading our own platform services. This system upgrade will help us build and consolidate our competitive advantage, and we intend to continue to invest in research and development, strive to improve the quality of our technology and services, and continue to create value for our shareholders.”

About ICZOOM Group Inc.

ICZOOM Group Inc. (Nasdaq: IZM) is primarily engaged in sales of electronic component products to customers in Hong Kong and mainland China through its B2B e-commerce platform. These products are primarily used by China based small and medium-sized enterprises (“SMEs”) in the consumer electronic industry, Internet of Things (“IoT”), automotive electronics and industry control segments. By utilizing latest technologies, the Company’s platform collects, optimizes and presents product offering information from suppliers of all sizes, all transparent and available to its SME customers to compare and select. In addition to the sales of electronic component products, the Company also provides services to customers such as temporary warehousing, logistic and shipping, and customs clearance. For more information, please visit the Company’s website: http://ir.iczoomex.com/index.html.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on the Company’s current expectations and projections about future events that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “we believe,” “we intend,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “could” and similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company’s registration statement and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

For more information, please contact:

ICZOOM Group Inc.

Investor Relations Department

Email: investors@iczoom.com

Source: ICZOOM Group Inc.

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ZEGOCLOUD Delivers Industry-Leading Latency, Elevating Live Streaming Experiences and Bolstering Platform Revenues

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SINGAPORE, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ZEGOCLOUD, a leading global cloud communication service provider, has made significant strides in delivering seamless, ultra-low latency experiences for live streaming and real-time video interactions.

With rigorous R&D and accumulated know-how in serving customer needs in real-time communication (RTC), ZEGOCLOUD has achieved a 90% success rate of millisecond-level experience in TTFF (Time to First Frame) globally. This translates into an exceptional TTFF of 79 milliseconds on average for live video calling and streaming platforms, supporting them in avoiding revenue losses associated with latency issues.

This optimization is crucial as it fosters positive first impressions, as the speed and fluidity of video loading and real-time engagement are pivotal for user satisfaction and retention on live streaming apps. “Studies show in live streaming, if it takes over two seconds to start, viewers start dropping off, and with each extra second, the platform is losing another 6% of the audience,” stated Kuk Jiang, co-founder of ZEGOCLOUD.

ZEGOCLOUD’s industry-leading TTFF optimization has proven successful in enabling businesses to enhance user connections, minimize churn rates, and ultimately increase revenue. With a success rate of over 95% for TTFF within 2 seconds in critical regions such as Europe, America, and Southeast Asia, ZEGOCLOUD’s solutions are poised to help platforms attract and retain users and drive substantial increases in revenue across various industries.

Purpose-built for industries from social entertainment to interactive live commerce, ZEGOCLOUD offers a full suite of real-time video engagement capabilities, including animated virtual gifts, in-app mini games, in-app chat, content moderation, beauty filters, cloud recording, and more. “By integrating ZEGOCLOUD, businesses can concentrate on their core operations and deliver high-quality live video to global audiences, streamlining the user experience and cutting down on costs and complexities associated with multiple third-party service integrations,” added Kuk.

ZEGOCLOUD’s specialized SDKs address common pain points like network complexity across regions and diverse device compatibility. Advanced features such as CDN live streaming, L3 acceleration, and customizable regional service settings provide robust, flexible solutions for different business scenarios.

About ZEGOCLOUD

ZEGOCLOUD revolutionizes virtual engagement with real-time interaction services for hassle-free cloud communication, connecting enterprises, teams, customers, and users. It lays the groundwork for businesses and developers to build RTI into their apps across the mobile internet and the metaverse.

Follow ZEGOCLOUD – https://www.linkedin.com/company/zegocloud/

Media Contact
Tanya Quan
tanya.quan@zegocloud.com 

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Viomi Technology Co., Ltd Launched a Series of New Products and Showcased at the Appliances and Electronic World Expo in Shanghai

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GUANGZHOU, China, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Viomi Technology Co., Ltd (“Viomi” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: VIOT), a leading IoT@Home technology company in China, recently held the Company’s Spring New Home Water Solution Product and AIoT@Home Solution Product Launch Events. The series of new products was unveiled at the China Home Appliance and Consumer Electronics Expo (AWE) in Shanghai from March 14 to March 17.


Kunlun, the new Viomi AI mineral water purifier released this time, carefully selects high-quality mineral sources and utilizes advanced techniques for intelligent system adjustments based on water temperature, flow, flow rate, and water pressure, ensuring a steady and durable release of mineral elements. The water filtered by Kunlun contains six beneficial minerals, including strontium (Sr2+) and metasilicic acid (H2SiO3), similar to natural mineral water. Notably, the Sr2+ content ranges from 0.4-1.4mg/L, surpassing the national standard of 0.2mg/L by two-fold. This innovation enables health-conscious individuals and families with infants and young children to continuously replenish beneficial minerals, ushering in a new era of healthier water purification.

Mr. Xiaoping Chen, Founder and CEO of Viomi, commented: “We have been participating in the field of water purification for nearly a decade, leading the industry with 2000G ultra-large flux as well as ten years of long-lasting RO filter, cumulatively applied for over 1,300 related patents, and possessing the industry’s most extensive manufacturing and R&D facilities. Going forward, we will further deepen our investment in the water purification industry chain, bringing more comprehensive residential water solutions to more families.”

Regarding our AIoT@Home business, we launched Alpha X, a cardiorespiratory detection radar equipped with millimeter-wave radar technology. This product adhered to the principle of ‘AI: Helpful’ and concentrated on monitoring and safeguarding family health. Equipped with our 60GHz millimeter-wave radar AI module, Alpha X is capable of scanning across an ultra-wideband frequency range. This, combined with the ability of AI deep learning algorithms, enables Alpha X to be contactless, detect heart/thorax micro-movement frequency in real-time, and recognize anomalies, thus solving the many inconveniences and difficulties older people face at home. We also introduced Super 3, the Viomi all-space AI air-conditioner 2.0, which intelligently adjusts the ambient temperature according to different sleep stages, providing enhanced comfort and helping to improve users’ sleep quality. Meanwhile, as the demand for improved living increases throughout the housing market, we have further upgraded our one-stop IoT@Home solution with the launch of our multimillion-dollar Space series, which provides consumers with a stylish, customized, and more intelligent product experience.

“During the AWE fair, our new products received widespread praise from the public. After tasting the mineral water purified from our new water purifier, Kunlun, the audiences were amazed at its outstanding taste. The real-time water quality feedback and the accurate display of filtration status offer a reassuring experience for the audience through technology. In Alpha X’s on-site experience area and our AIoT@Home full-scene immersive space, audiences truly experienced the application of AI technology in the living environment, realized that technology not only provides a more convenient and intelligent user experience but also emphasizes the long-term companionship of health, eco-friendliness, and home security. We currently boast two major business segments, AI Water and AIoT@Home, enabling synergistic development. We will continue to advocate a healthy and ‘AI: Helpful’ life philosophy to provide users with more abundant ‘healthy water’ solutions and more caring and intelligent AIoT@Home solutions,” Mr. Chen concluded.

About Viomi Technology

Viomi’s mission is to redefine the future home via the concept of IoT @ Home.

Viomi has developed a unique IoT @ Home platform consisting of an ecosystem of innovative IoT-enabled smart home products, together with a suite of complementary consumable products and value-added businesses. This platform provides an attractive entry point into the consumer home, enabling consumers to intelligently interact with a broad portfolio of IoT products in an intuitive and human-like manner to make daily life more convenient, efficient, and enjoyable, while allowing Viomi to grow its household user base and capture various additional scenario-driven consumption events in the home environment.

For more information, please visit: http://ir.viomi.com.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

In China:

Viomi Technology Co., Ltd
Claire Ji
E-mail: ir@viomi.com.cn 

Piacente Financial Communications
Hui Fan
Tel: +86-10-6508-0677
E-mail: viomi@tpg-ir.com 

In the United States:

Piacente Financial Communications
Brandi Piacente
Tel: +1-212-481-2050
E-mail: viomi@tpg-ir.com 

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Ortel Introduces Next Generation Laser Model for LiDAR and Optical Sensing

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ALHAMBRA, Calif., March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Expanding the options for optical sensing across C-Band wavelengths in applications that require wide temperature and humidity ranges, Ortel, a Photonics Foundries enterprise, announced Model 1786 1550 nm Laser Module for Optical Sensing. The 1786 laser was developed for use as a CW (Continuous Wavelength) coherent optical source for optical sensing systems.

“We are excited to announce the 1786 laser as the first new product from Ortel under Photonics Foundries ownership,” said Gyo Shinozaki, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Ortel. “With the added resources of Photonics Foundries, this is just the first of many new and innovative technology releases our customers can expect to see from Ortel.”

The 1786 laser offers designers a narrow linewidth source with a wide range of output powers. The laser will achieve a maximum of 300 KHz of linewidth and will be offered in 40mW, 50mW and 63mW variants. The laser is packaged in an industry standard 14-pin butterfly package and comes coupled to an internal thermo-electric cooler (“TEC”) for applications that are exposed to wide temperature ranges and humidity. The 1786 laser is qualified to Telcordia GR-468 standards to ensure long term reliability and is a perfect complement to the already available 1790 high-powered coherent laser that features ultra-narrow linewidth below 100 KHz.

This new laser offering for LiDAR and optical sensing supports a broad array of industrial applications including materials characterization, mechanical strain monitoring, terahertz-spectroscopy, interferometry, position and interference measurement, and more.

Come see us at Satellite 2024: Booth 2238, Washington DC March 18-21.

About Ortel

For decades, Ortel has been a clear market leader in providing best-in-class optical and RF performance technologies to a wide range of industries. Our team continues to be on the leading edge of innovation in the areas of predistortion, linearity and bandwidth. Ortel offers products in wireless, sensing, satellite communication and broadband. For more information visit http://www.ortel.com.

About Photonics Foundries, Inc.

Photonics Foundries presents the industry’s most elegant solution for complex opto-electronics technologies. It offers its customers a game changing combination of customized product solutions, new product launch services and full spectrum packaging and manufacturing capabilities for lasers, complex optical devices, RF, sensors and sophisticated electronics integration for system builds. Photonics Foundries acquired Ortel in 2023. www.photonicsfoundries.com/

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Laifen Exhibits Revolutionary Wave Electric Toothbrush at The Inspired Home Show 2024

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Laifen’s latest innovation receives recognition among cutting-edge products in the personal care industry

CHICAGO, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Laifen, a renowned leader in personal care appliances, is thrilled to announce its attendance at the Inspired Home Show 2024 in Chicago from March 17 to 19, where it will be exhibiting its groundbreaking dual-action Wave Electric Toothbrush. This innovative product has been recognized as an IHA Global Innovation Award (gia) finalist in the Bath + Personal Care category for its exceptional design and pioneering technology.


“We are honored to be recognized for the IHA Global Innovation Award alongside so many esteemed brands,” said Hongxin Ye, founder and CEO at Laifen. “At Laifen, product innovation is the engine that powers our rapid global growth. We are dedicated to empowering our users to live more enjoyable lives through our inventive and accessible products.”

Laifen’s latest product, the Laifen Wave, features the perfect fusion of ultra-wide 60° oscillations and a maximum of 66,000 vibrations per minute that work together to deliver greater brushing power and cleaner teeth. With other innovative features, such as a highly customizable app, the Laifen Wave is a more efficient, healthier, and smarter oral care solution that propels electric toothbrushes into the next generation. Laifen will also be exhibiting its robust lineup of high-speed hair dryers at the Inspired Home Show, from the flagship Laifen Swift to the powerful Laifen SE.

“The Inspired Home Show presents a unique opportunity for Laifen to connect with and introduce our smart household appliances to local customers and partners,” said Mr. Ye. “We look forward to bringing more exciting personal care products to the US market in 2024.”

To learn more about Laifen’s products, visit Laifen’s booth at the Inspired Home Show or Laifen’s official website.

Exhibition Information

Booth:
Time: March 17 – 19th, 2024
Location: McCormick Place, Chicago

About Laifen

Founded in 2019, Laifen is an innovative technology company with years of experience in both R&D and manufacturing. Currently, Laifen’s advanced and efficient personal care appliances and accessories can be found in over seven million households worldwide. Laifen constantly challenges industry standards for performance and is committed to continuously exploring new possibilities and developing new technologies to provide users worldwide with exceptional experiences.

Laifen Media Contact:

media@laifentech.com
laifen@teamlewis.com

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bolttech solidifies Japan presence, partners with Back Market

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The launch of the strategic partnership builds on bolttech’s growth momentum in the Japan market

TOKYO, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — International insurtech bolttech today announces its partnership in Japan with leading refurbished device marketplace, Back Market. The partnership, which marks one of bolttech’s first commercial launches in the country, will deliver embedded device protection to Back Market’s customers through a seamless online experience.

The jointly created device protection service ‘Back Up’ will provide Back Market’s customers with complimentary data recovery service for damaged phones and dedicated repair, ensuring minimal disruptions to their digital lives and an enhanced user experience. ‘Back Up’ offers comprehensive protection plans covering everyday risks such as breakage, corrosion, and liquid damage to extend the life of customers’ refurbished devices, with concierge services via a one-stop contact centre for added convenience. In turn, the repair services keep devices in circulation and out of landfills for a longer period.

Thibaud Hug de Larauze, Chief Executive Officer, Back Market said, “We set up a dedicated local team in Japan last year when we noticed a growing interest in refurbished smartphones in Asia Pacific, with customers keen to explore the benefits of the circular economy and creative ways to extend the lifespan of their devices. We’re excited to build on this partnership and celebrate the launch of ‘Back Up’ with bolttech in Japan. We hope this gives customers even greater peace of mind that their devices can be further protected against unwanted damage.”

Philip Weiner, Chief Commercial Officer, Asia and Europe, bolttech said, “As one of the leading insurance markets in the world, it’s exciting to see a growth in demand for insurtech solutions as customers in Japan seek more ways to protect the things they value. Back Market is an important partner for bolttech, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to celebrate this launch milestone with them.”

Headquartered in Singapore, bolttech is one of the leading embedded insurance and protection ecosystems globally, connecting 700 distribution partners and 230 insurance providers with millions of customers worldwide. bolttech’s first commercial launch in Japan follows its Series B fundraise last year, with lead investor Tokio Marine, Japan’s first insurance company with a 140-year history. The US$246 million funding round is the largest ever Series B for an insurtech.

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Fueled by Growth, Global Fintech Adyen Doubles Down on North American Presence With New 150,000-Square-Foot Office in Downtown San Francisco

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SAN FRANCISCO, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Adyen, the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses, has signed a new sublease to a 150,000-square-foot office building at 505 Brannan Street. The lease will extend through December 2032, subject to all appropriate regulatory approvals, and Adyen’s offices will span all six floors of the building.

This new office will provide a vibrant commercial and tech hub for the company’s San Francisco team of more than 300 employees. The space is thoughtfully designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and a positive work environment. It is also strategically located in close proximity to many of Adyen’s North American clients that are also based in San Francisco.

“We’re proud to expand our footprint in San Francisco as a dedicated member of the local business community,” said Davi Strazza, president of North America, Adyen. “We’ve been investing in North America for over a decade, and this lease represents our future ambitions and growth in the market. We’re honored to work with so many leading U.S. companies, including McDonald’s, Microsoft, Uber and Etsy, and look forward to bringing our best-in-class fintech platform to even more organizations.”

San Francisco serves as Adyen’s North American headquarters, and the company has significant presences in Chicago, New York and Toronto. As reported in Adyen’s latest half-year results, North America was the company’s fastest growing region, with net revenues up 27% year on year.

Adyen opened its first San Francisco office in 2012 with a diverse, international team and has continued to steadily increase its presence ever since. Recently, Adyen was named as one of Built In’s Best Places to Work in San Francisco.

About Adyen

Adyen (AMS: ADYEN) is the financial technology platform of choice for leading companies. By providing end-to-end payments capabilities, data-driven insights, and financial products in a single global solution, Adyen helps businesses achieve their ambitions faster. With offices around the world, Adyen works with the likes of Meta, Uber, H&M, eBay, and Microsoft. For more information, visit Adyen.com.