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Sogou Ranks Top in DNS Challenge at Interspeech 2020

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BEIJING, Aug. 14, 2020 — Sogou Inc. (NYSE:SOGO) ("Sogou" or "the Company"), an innovator in search and a leader in China’s internet industry, recently scores big wins partnering with Norhtwestern Polytechnical University, China in the Deep Noise Suppression (DNS) Challenge at Interspeech 2020.

As the world’s largest technical conference focused on speech processing and application, Interspeech 2020 enjoys extensive attention from industry authorities. The DNS Challenge hosted by Microsoft aims to maximize the perceptual quality and intelligibility of the enhanced speech, which has attracted both industry giants such as Amazon, Facebook, Sony as well as top research institutions including Carnegie Mellon University, John Hopkins University, Seoul National University and University of Science and Technology of China.

Sogou’s AI Interaction Division cooperates with Audio, Speech and Language Processing Group at Northwestern Polytechnical University (ASLP@NPU), China in this year’s DNS Challenge and beats Amazon by 0.03 MOS, winning first in Real-time track. The joint research paper DCCRN: Deep Complex Convolution Recurrent Network for Phase-Aware Speech Enhancement has also been accepted by Interspeech 2020 and will be shared at the conference.

Sogou Ranks First in DNS Challenge at Interspeech 2020
Sogou Ranks First in DNS Challenge at Interspeech 2020

The secret behind the winning is the leverage of Deep Complex Convolution Recurrent Network (DCCRN) in speech enhancement process, which performs better than traditional real-valued convolution in noise suppression. Compared to a traditional real-valued neural network, complex convolution network uses complex multiplication which effectively improves the modeling of real and imaginary parts. The recent research on DCCRN network structure will be further adopted in Sogou’s product roadmap.

Speech enhancement technology aims at reducing environmental noise and improving speech quality thus has a wide range of applications. Sogou S1, a premium AI-powered smart recorder features its proprietary PureVoice noise-canceling technology that can eliminate up to 40,000 types of unwanted noises to ensure recording quality. S1 can also convert audio to text at high speed with an accuracy rate of 98%, making it the top-notch AI products on the market. As the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the globe and more people are working remotely, conference calls with better noise reduction and voice enhancement will also be in high demand.

Sogou has always attached great importance on the development of spoken language processing, with continuous effort on strengthening our investment and exploration in cutting-edge AI technologies. In the future, Sogou will expand its effort in speech recognition frontiers and offer the benefits to its industry partners and users.

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About Sogou

Sogou Inc. (NYSE: SOGO) is an innovator in search and a leader in China’s internet industry. With a mission to make it easy to communicate and get information, Sogou has grown to become the second-largest search engine by mobile queries and the fourth largest internet company by MAU in China. Sogou has a wide range of innovative products and services, including the Sogou Input Method, which is the largest Chinese language input software for both mobile and PC. Sogou is also at the forefront of AI development and has made significant breakthroughs in voice and image technologies, machine translation, and Q&A, which have been successfully integrated into our products and services.

For media enquiries, please contact:

Serena Liu
Sogou Public Relations
Tel: +86 10 5689 9999 (61958)
Email: press@sogou-inc.com 

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ViewSonic Holds “ColorPro Award Global Photography Contest” to Highlight the Spirit of Kindness

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BREA, Calif., Aug. 14, 2020 — ViewSonic International Corp.*, a leading global provider of visual solutions, invited four leaders in the creative industry with many years of experience in providing professional tools and services to creators—Blurb, Shoot the Frame (STF), Tinyspace,  and TourBox—to hold the ColorPro Award Global Photography Contest. The theme of the contest is "kindness," and everyone is welcome to submit photos from August 18 to 30 to demonstrate what kindness means to them. The top prize includes a ColorPro VP2785-2K professional display and a package of photography tools.

The theme of ColorPro Award Global Photography Contest is “kindness,” and everyone is welcome to submit photos from August 18 to 30 to demonstrate what kindness means to them.
The theme of ColorPro Award Global Photography Contest is “kindness,” and everyone is welcome to submit photos from August 18 to 30 to demonstrate what kindness means to them.

"We are glad to host this global contest with our partners and help generate positive energy during this difficult time," said Oscar Lin, Head of the Monitor Business Unit at ViewSonic. "With this contest, we seek to encourage people to explore stories and moments about kindness and share what kindness means to them through photographs. Our aim is to inspire creativity and identify the kindness that has always been within us, no matter the changes to the way we live."

The ColorPro Award fully respects artistic creativity, setting no limits on size, aspect ratio, style, or device. Two well-known professional photographers, Luke Stackpoole and Kai W, are serving as ColorPro Award ambassadors, sharing their photographs of kindness. In Luke Stackpoole’s photo, a mother sled dog is sheltering her young puppies from a blizzard in temperatures of -35°C, reflecting the paternal instinct to care for the young. Meanwhile, Kai W’s fascinating photo shows a butcher using a meat knife to help a little girl open a straw hole on her tea carton.

Partner companies have made available generous prizes for inspiring submissions. In addition to US$1,000 in cash, the top prize includes a ColorPro VP2785-2K professional display and a TourBox Controller that will help creators develop their work. STF, Tinyspace, and Blurb will also provide memberships and vouchers, so that creators can showcase their work, build online portfolios, and take advantage of online printing and self-publishing services.

All submitted photographs will be evaluated based on three main aspects: (1) overall impression conveyed and emotion delivered; (2) originality, creativity, and storytelling; (3) technical aspects, such as lighting, exposure, color, tone, and execution.

Contest Details

  • When: 18th to the 30th of August
  • How: submit your photo with the theme of "Kindness" to event site
  • First prize:
    1.  $1,000 Cash
    2.  ColorPro VP2785-2K
    3.  TourBox Controller
    4.  12 Month Tinyspace Membership
    5.  $500 Blurb Voucher
    6.  12 Month Shoot The Frame Premium Membership
     
    Second prize:
    1.   Blurb $200 voucher
    2.  12 Month Tinyspace Membership
    3.  12 Month Shoot The Frame Premium Membership
     
    Third prize:
    1.  Blurb $100 voucher
    2.  12 Month Tinyspace Membership
    3.  12 Month Shoot The Frame Premium Membership

*The Contest is hosted and sponsored by ViewSonic International Corp., located in New Taipei City, Taiwan. ViewSonic International Corp. is a subsidiary company of ViewSonic Corp. located in California, USA.

About ViewSonic

Founded in California, ViewSonic is a leading global provider of visual solutions and conducts business in over 100 countries worldwide. As an innovator and visionary, ViewSonic is committed to providing comprehensive hardware and software solutions that include monitors, projectors, digital signage, ViewBoard interactive displays, and myViewBoard software ecosystem. With over 30 years of expertise in visual displays, ViewSonic has established a strong position for delivering innovative and reliable solutions for education, enterprise, consumer, and professional markets and helping customers "See the Difference." To find out more about ViewSonic, please visit www.viewsonic.com.

Blurb

Blurb is a creative platform that enables individuals to create high-quality Photo Books, Trade Books, Magazines, and Wall Art with free, innovative creation and layout tools. To find out more about Blurb please visit: https://www.blurb.com/

Shoot The Frame

Shoot The Frame, launched in 2012, are a suite of monthly photography awards. Join professional and amateur photographers from around the globe and enter your best portrait, landscape and wildlife photos. https://shoottheframe.com/

Tinyspace

Tinyspace is about to launch a neat little product that allows designers and creative people to build a simple portfolio & resume. We are dedicated to helping you get your next job as a creative. We’re giving away discount codes to a limited number of early users. To get your voucher, visit: http://tinyspace.io/

TourBox

TourBox team was thus founded in November 2016 and began to create new tools that would reshape the industry.TourBox innovates step by step and is dedicated to developing a tool that can increase efficiencies and truly optimize operational experiences and increase efficiencies. TourBox has now become the first choice of creators to accelerate their workflows. The support of every creator will continue to encourage us to innovate with passion and continue delivering the best tools to the digital world. To find out more about TourBox please visit: https://www.tourboxtech.com/en/index.html

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Angry Miao Releases CYBERBOARD, the World’s First Mechanical Keyboard with Custom LED Panel on Indiegogo

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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 11, 2020 — Angry Miao, a native digital vertical brand focused on revolutionizing desktop products, has made its debut into the desktop technology market with the CYBERBOARD, a custom cyberpunk mechanical keyboard and the first of its kind to feature a customizable LED panel. 

Angry Miao Releases CYBERBOARD, the World's First Mechanical Keyboard with Custom LED Panel on Indiegogo
Angry Miao Releases CYBERBOARD, the World’s First Mechanical Keyboard with Custom LED Panel on Indiegogo

The CYBERBOARD was officially launched on Indiegogo today at 10 am PT. The limited edition comes with five exclusive color options – Cyber Grey, Industrial Yellow, Purple Haze, Vapor White, and Jungle Green – there’re only 1000 sets available worldwide. A 40% off deal will be offered to early birds.

"We believe that innovative products provide not only practical function, but also cultural and emotional values. We want to bring our radical design and concept to the community — that is, the world’s first custom keyboard with a DIY LED panel," said Nan Li, Founder of Angry Miao. "In the process of refining the CYBERBOARD, we have constantly pursued the ultimate experience for keyboard enthusiasts, in order to bring a different product to the world while offering exceptional DIY fun and making our mark in the world. However, this is just a beginning. We will launch far more exciting products and a totally new brand line on Aug 26."

Inspired by Tesla Cybertruck, CYBERBOARD breaks the status quo of the mechanical keyboard market with its unique design, technological prowess, and highly customizable nature. The sharp-edged lines of the CNC-machined 6063 aluminum alloy frame encapsulate the rebellious cyberpunk spirit while the custom LED strip channels the retro aesthetic of the ’80s.

Angry Miao’s CYBERBOARD limited edition comes with five exclusive color options - Cyber Grey, Industrial Yellow, Purple Haze, Vapor White, and Jungle Green - there're only 1000 sets available worldwide. A 40% off deal will be offered to early birds.
Angry Miao’s CYBERBOARD limited edition comes with five exclusive color options – Cyber Grey, Industrial Yellow, Purple Haze, Vapor White, and Jungle Green – there’re only 1000 sets available worldwide. A 40% off deal will be offered to early birds.

Channeling its cyberpunk aesthetic, the CYBERBOARD’s customizable LED panel features 200 LED lamp beads for vivid, eye-catching displays; as well as specific chips for programmed lighting effects and a changeable modular design. Users can opt for the keyboard’s preset effects or access a unique web interface for DIY configuration www.diy.angrymiao.com.

In addition to its unique design and DIY LED panel, the CYBERBOARD has been meticulously refined by Angry Miao’s engineers over hundreds of hours in order to deliver a superior typing experience. 

The keyboard achieves the sensitive touch of a mechanical keyboard through its individual positioning plate, and the top mount structure is designed with a custom silicone mute mount along with a conical dampener for unparalleled shock absorption, which optimizes touch and sound. CYBERBOARD also includes a 75% layout with independent arrow key and function key zone, which is ideal for touch typing. Moreover, users can change whichever switches they like easily with their hot swap PCB. 

The CYBERBOARD is built with impeccable craftsmanship using the finest materials. The meticulous 10° incline achieves the optimal balance between expressiveness and typing experience, and the keyboard is proofed three times to confirm its 0.65° radius to ensure a gentle touch while retaining its sharp appearance. In addition, the keyboard’s top-level anodic coloring is up to the standard of smartphone manufacturing.

Created by enthusiasts for enthusiasts, the CYBERBOARD design team is a Red Dot award winner design team boasts talents from some of China’s leading tech brands.

Users can also join the Angry Miao Discord to stay up-to-date with the CYBERBOARD developments at https://discord.com/invite/Xre4H4c

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LG Electronics asks the Young Generation, ‘What Makes Your Life So Good?’

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Striving to Hear Young Voices, LG Presents Engaging Quizzes and Results that Shine a Light on Why Life Is Always Good

SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 7, 2020 — LG Electronics, a globally renowned and trusted maker of consumer electronics, is moving a step closer to today’s younger population by pursuing a clearer understanding of what a good life means to them. Through a variety of platforms including interactive online quizzes, LG is listening to more young adults as it delves deep into what truly makes life good for them.

LG has always explored the meaning of a good life, consistently working to facilitate it for consumers of all generations. Through engaging activities such as this one, LG now moves to further understand and encourage the younger population, a key step towards better supporting everyone’s version of life’s good.

Responses[1] have so far revealed the enriching effect of social connections in life, with a majority of 43% of respondents most valuing friends and family, deep conversations, and shared experiences. Secondly, 27% of participants pointed to passion making their life good, allowing them to immerse themselves in new endeavors. Other respondents also attributed creativity and curiosity as driving forces of daily life.

LG’s latest activity thereby demonstrates the strength of internal factors that combine to empower us in our day to day and further reminds the young generation that their personal and inherent qualities are a central part of why life will always be worthwhile.

In such ways, LG strives to engage with and support young people from today, starting by understanding what a good life means to them. LG will focus on what makes life meaningful to effectively support everyone including our future leaders in who they are and what they wish to do.

"Understanding what makes life meaningful for young people is also an opportunity to rediscover what a good life means to all of us," explained Kim Jin-hong, head of LG Electronics’ Global Marketing Center, "Through such exciting activities, we hope to reach out to the younger generation for further support and connection to help make their lives good in the truest sense."

Getting more young people involved so that they can have their say is a key part of LG Electronics’ larger campaign, which is to be launched soon with special projects tailored for a young audience.

[1] Quiz taken from August 4 to be run until August 18 with 2,623 respondents as of August 6 with updates to follow. Full quiz can be found here.

About LG Electronics Inc.

LG Electronics is a global innovator in technology and consumer goods with a presence in almost every country in the world and a diverse workforce of 74,000. LG is composed of five companies – Home Appliance & Air Solution, Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Vehicle Component Solutions and Business Solutions. With 2019 global sales of USD 53 billion, LG is a leading manufacturer of a wide range of products from TVs, washing machines, refrigerators, air conditioners, mobile devices, digital signage and automotive components. LG is also known for its premium LG SIGNATURE and advanced LG ThinQ brands, which feature the company’s artificial intelligence technology. For more news on LG, go to www.LGnewsroom.com.

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Vype Celebrates 30 Days of Summer with 30 Prize Draws

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The Global E-Cigarette Brand is Offering Fans A Chance to Win One of Three Unique Prizes Through a 30 Days of Summer Draw Series by visiting @Vype_worldwide on Instagram

LONDON, Aug. 7, 2020 — Vype, the global e-cigarette brand, is capping off the summer with thirty (30) days of prizes for thirty (30) lucky winners. Having kicked off on August 3, 2020, Vype will be hosting the prize competition for its Instagram followers until September 1, 2020. Daily winners will be gifted one of three prizes: bespoke designed Beats by Dre Solo3 headphones; Adidas Gazelle trainers, including a version inspired for multi-platinum, multi-award-winning Scottish rock band The Fratellis; or Ray-Ban Wayfarer Sunglasses.

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"We’re delighted to be part of the summer prize draw series with Vype," said The Fratellis lead singer and guitarist and Vype partner, Jon Fratelli. "These branded prizes look great- do we really need to give them away?! If not I’ll take the Raybans, Baz wants the Adidas Gazelles and Mince loves the Beats headphones!" 

The prizes awarded will be available in three different customized designs. Followers can visit Vype’s Instagram page @Vype_worldwide daily to check out which prize will be featured on that day.

Entering for a chance to win is free and easy. Follow @Vype_worldwide on Instagram and comment under the daily post to be entered into the daily prize draw, and you must be 18 years or older to qualify. Eligible entrants are able to participate once daily, giving fans thirty (30) different opportunities to win, with one winning prize per person permitted. Winners are chosen at random and will be notified via Instagram direct message within fourteen (14) days for acceptance of their prize.

For information on terms and conditions or to learn how to enter, please visit www.promoterms.com/Vype30days.

More information is also available on http://www.govype.com.

ENDS

About The Fratellis:

The Fratellis are a multi-platinum, multi-award-winning Scottish rock band from Glasgow. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Jon Fratelli, bassist and backing vocalist Barry Fratelli, and drummer and backing vocalist Mince Fratelli. The Fratellis have announced that their sixth studio album, titled Half Drunk Under a Full Moon, will be released later this year with full UK, US and European tours to follow. 

About British American Tobacco:

About BAT: BAT is a leading, multi-category consumer goods business, established in 1902. Our purpose is to build A Better Tomorrow by reducing the health impact of our business through offering a greater choice of enjoyable and less risky products for our consumers. Our ambition is to increasingly transition our revenues from cigarettes to non-combustible products over time. We employ over 55,000 people, with market leadership in over 55 countries and factories in 48. Our Strategic Portfolio is made up of its global cigarette brands and an increasing range of potentially reduced-risk products, comprising vapour and tobacco heating products, as well as traditional and modern oral products

Media Contact:  Press_office@bat.com, +44 020 7845 2888

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MediaTek and Intel Advance Partnership to Bring 5G to Next Generation of PCs

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MediaTek T700 modem successfully performs 5G standalone calls

HSINCHU, Taiwan, Aug. 6, 2020 — MediaTek today announced advances in its collaboration with Intel to bring 5G experiences to next-generation PCs with the successful development and certification of its 5G modem data card.

MediaTek President Joe Chen with the reference design for MediaTek's T700 5G data card solution for PCs.
MediaTek President Joe Chen with the reference design for MediaTek’s T700 5G data card solution for PCs.

MediaTek’s T700 5G modem, which will be used to bring 5G connectivity to Intel-powered PCs, completed 5G standalone (SA) calls in real world test scenarios. Additionally, Intel has progressed on system integration, validation and developing platform optimizations for a superior user experience and is readying co-engineering support for its OEM partners. MediaTek and Intel are both committed to delivering a superior user experience.

"Our partnership with Intel is a natural extension of our growing 5G mobile business, and is an incredible market opportunity for MediaTek to move into the PC market," said MediaTek President Joe Chen. "With Intel’s deep expertise in the PC space and our groundbreaking 5G modem technology, we will redefine the laptop experience and bring consumers the best 5G experiences."

"A successful partnership is measured by execution, and we’re excited to see the rapid progress we are making with MediaTek on our 5G modem solution with customer sampling starting later this quarter. Building on our 4G/LTE leadership in PCs, 5G is poised to further transform the way we connect, compute and communicate.  Intel is committed to enhancing those capabilities on the world’s best PCs," said Chris Walker, Intel corporate vice president and general manager of Mobile Client Platforms.

The MediaTek T700 modem supports non-standalone and standalone Sub-6 5G network architectures to deliver consistently faster speeds and more reliable connectivity. Whether consumers are at home or on the go, they can browse, stream and game at ultra-fast 5G speeds. MediaTek’s modem is also highly power efficient to extend the battery life of laptops so consumers can go longer in between charges. MediaTek is rolling out its advanced 5G technology across the PC, mobile, home, auto and IoT segments to make super-fast connectivity accessible to everyone.

The first laptops enabled by the MediaTek and Intel 5G modem solution are expected in early 2021.

To learn more about MediaTek’s 5G technology, please visit: https://i.mediatek.com/mediatek-5g.

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SmartKem Introduces OTFT Materials for Mini-LED Backlights

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Will showcase technology at DisplayWeek 2020

MANCHESTER, England, Aug. 3, 2020 — SmartKem the global leader in application specific organic materials for OTFT (Organic Thin Film Transistor) backplanes, today announced that the company has built backlight prototypes for full array local dimming (FALD) aimed at TV, Monitors and Signage applications.

OTFTs using SmartKem materials can be used to manufacture active matrix backplanes, driving arrays of thousands of individual mini-LEDs on a substrate, thereby delivering impressive high resolution images with perfect black levels. The ability to locally dim the backlight to only the areas that require it can also help to save energy, making FALD LED TVs more efficient in operation.

"Our mini-LED backlight prototype has caught the attention of the market," said Ian Jenks, Chairman and CEO of SmartKem Ltd. "We have best-in-class OTFT materials, suited for a variety of applications ranging from Electrophoretic, LCD, MicroLED and OLED displays."

SmartKem’s approach in developing the organic semiconductor formulations was to design a series of high mobility polycrystalline small molecule(s) that are combined with matched, high permittivity semiconducting oligomer(s). The resultant OTFT devices have industry best performance and can be built using standard production equipment in existing factories.

SmartKem will showcase its technology at the DisplayWeek 2020 symposium and exhibition during August 3 – 7, 2020.

About SmartKem

SmartKem is the global leader in application specific organic materials for organic thin-film transistors (OTFT) backplanes compatible with industry-standard production. SmartKem focuses on the design, development, industrialization, and technology transfer of low temp, solution-deposited organic semiconductors for transistor backplanes. SmartKem’s technology aims to transform the $110b electronic display industry. https://www.smartkem.com 

Media Contact: Enquiries@smartkem.com

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Pixelworks Delivers Captivating Gaming to Tencent Black Shark 3S with Patented Motion Processing

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Includes Industry’s Most Advanced Visual Processing with Unique Motion Processing and Dual-Channel MIPI Support for an Immersive Gaming Experience

BEIJING and SAN JOSE, California, July 31, 2020 — Pixelworks, Inc. (NASDAQ: PXLW), a leading provider of advanced power-efficient visual processing solutions, and Black Shark, a cutting-edge gaming technology company, today announced that the new Tencent Black Shark 3S gaming smartphones integrate the Pixelworks fifth generation visual processor and software. The gaming smartphone features the Company’s unique MotionEngine® technology with dual-channel MIPI to support Tencent games with text-over-graphics, Always-HDR mode and auto-adaptive display technology with Active DC Dimming, enabling superior visual quality in all gaming environments.

The Tencent Black Shark 3S supports up to 120 Hz refresh rate on their latest AMOLED display. Utilizing the Company’s latest generation Pixelworks visual processor and software, the 6.67-inch, AMOLED screen delivers a cinematic experience with true-to-life visuals to support the most advanced mobile games for video and gaming enthusiasts at all levels.

The Tencent Black Shark 3S is the latest model among its top-performance flagship gaming smartphones, and includes a full suite of the Pixelworks unique display processing features, including:

  • MotionEngine technology – Patented motion estimation, motion compensation (MEMC) is content-optimized for high refresh rate displays up to 120 Hz to eliminate unintended judder and blur to preserve intended motion appearance.
  • Dual-Channel MIPI for Tencent Video – Maximizes quality of short- and long-form games and videos with text overlay and GUI protection for a more interactive and engaging experience.
  • Always-HDR mode – Using real-time SDR-to-HDR conversion to expose more detail and shades of color for the vast majority of video and gaming content and deliver an always-immersive experience.
  • Auto Adaptive Display – Preserve visual clarity by dynamically adjusting brightness and tone, and automatically enhance contrast based on changes in ambient light. Even in a very dark room, Active DC Dimming ensures eye comfort by reducing blue light and mitigating OLED screen flicker at the lowest screen brightness.
  • Absolute Color Accuracy – Every Tencent Black Shark 3S is factory tuned with Pixelworks high-efficiency calibration and runs the Company’s color calibration software on the display processing unit to optimize power while delivering industry-leading color accuracy for all photos, video apps and content.

"As a leader in the gaming industry, we are committed to providing state-of-the-art technology in our latest models with visuals that accurately display real life for an authentic gaming experience," said Harrison Luo, CEO of Black Shark. "Through our partnership, Pixelworks has continued to deliver superior display performance on all our Black Shark smartphones and push the boundaries of gaming quality with enhanced viewing experiences. We are happy to extend our collaboration with Pixelworks to bring a cinematic, gaming experience to more users’ hands."

"Black Shark continues to demonstrate their leadership in gaming with unique display technology for a truly immersive gaming experience," said Todd DeBonis, President and CEO, Pixelworks. "The latest Tencent Black Shark 3S model integrates our patented motion processing technology with dual-channel MIPI to provide an immersive gaming experience for today’s games—from action to sports, role-playing, flighting, adventure and racing. We are excited to continue this ongoing partnership with Black Shark to bring spectacular experiences to gamers today and tomorrow."

Availability
The Tencent Black Shark 3S was introduced on July 31, 2020 during an online event and expected to be commercially available Q3 2020. For more information, please visit the Black Shark website at https://global.blackshark.com/.

About Black Shark
Cutting-edge gaming technology company, Black Shark, creates gaming eco-system based on hardware, software and services, now mainly carried by smartphones. Black Shark aims to provide the unmatched and unique gaming experience and builds the best gaming world with global gamers. Black Shark is located in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong. For more information, please visit the company’s global website: http://global.blackshark.com/

About Pixelworks
Pixelworks provides industry-leading content creation, video delivery and display processing solutions and technology that enable highly authentic viewing experiences with superior visual quality, across all screens – from cinema to smartphone and beyond. The Company has a 20-year history of delivering image processing innovation to leading providers of consumer electronics, professional displays and video streaming services. Pixelworks is headquartered in San Jose, CA. For more information, please visit the company’s web site at www.pixelworks.com.

Note: Pixelworks, the Pixelworks logo and MotionEngine are registered trademarks of Pixelworks Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.


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Aqara Launches 2-Day Summer Offerings on Amazon

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Consumers have easier access to smart home products

NEW YORK, July 30, 2020 — From July 30-31, Aqara is offering deals on their smart home products to better enable ease of living for consumers. Aqara’s smart home products include a wide range of sensors that can trigger alarms and alert notifications for a variety of issues, be it unexpected entry or movement, temperature changes, or water leaks. The smart home detection products that are part of the offering include the motion sensor, water leak sensor, door and window sensor, temperature and humidity sensor, vibration sensor, smart starter kit and wireless mini switch + smart plug.

Aqara products in summer offering
Aqara products in summer offering

 

The Aqara Smart Starter Kit: Enables push notifications, local security alarm functions, remote monitoring and control, and customizable automation and scene creations. Accessories will be bound automatically. There is no need to add anything for use. Automation and scenes have been set in advance. Users can easily realize connected scenes and enjoy quality of life with ease.

The Aqara Temperature and Humidity Sensor: When room temperature reaches above or below a certain threshold, the Aqara Temperature and Humidity Sensor can send a push alert to the user’s phone or trigger the Aqara Hub night light.

The Aqara Door and Window Sensor: Whenever a door or window opens unexpectedly, the Aqara Door and Window Sensor will send an alert notification to the user’s phone and activate the local alarm on the Aqara Hub.

The Aqara Motion Sensor: Whenever unexpected motion is detected, the Aqara Motion Sensor will send an alert to the user’s phone and activate the local alarm sound on the Aqara Hub. The Aqara Motion Sensor can be set to trigger the Aqara Hub alarm or other connected devices such as the Aqara smart plug when movements are detected.

The Aqara Water Leak Sensor: Whenever the Aqara Water Leak Sensor detects water, it can send an alert to the user’s phone and activate the local alarm on the Aqara Hub to prevent leaks and flooding.

The Aqara Smart Plug: The Aqara Smart Plug enables users to remotely control lights, fans, and other ordinary appliances from their smart phones.

The Aqara Vibration Sensor: Whenever the Aqara Vibration Sensor detects unexpected vibration, it will send alerts to the user’s phone or activate the local alarm on the Aqara Hub.

The Aqara Wireless and Mini Switch: A wireless versatile remote to control the smart home devices with three Control Settings. Users set single press, double press, and long press to control programmable functions, such as turning a device on and off or activating a scene.

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Workplace technology critical in attracting casual talent, research shows

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Survey shows casual employees may consider leaving a company that doesn’t have technology that automates communication and shift management

SYDNEY, July 28, 2020 — Eighty-three percent of casual workers in Australia prefer working for companies offering automated workplace technologies, research from Humanforce, a Sydney-based global provider of workforce management solutions, has found.

Workplace technology critical in attracting casual talent, research shows
Workplace technology critical in attracting casual talent, research shows

A further 22% of casual workers also said they would consider leaving a company if it did not offer technology that helped them to manage their work.

“Offering casual workers the technological tools that they clearly want, and that will help them to succeed in their roles, will show them that they are valued employees that a company is willing to invest in,” said Clayton Pyne, CEO of Humanforce. “On top of feeling valued, use of technology will make the day-to-day working lives of casual workers much easier and increase the chances of them wanting to stay in a role longer.”

Casual worker respondents said the work tasks that they thought held the most value in being automated by technology included accepting and swapping shifts (48%), communication around work availability (46%), easier and faster app-based communication (45%) and online rosters and timesheets (43%).

“There is a common misconception out there that casual workers don’t stay in one job or at one company for very long, and therefore they don’t require the same access to technology or supports as full-time employees do. Flying in the face of this, our research actually found that the majority of casual workers stayed in their casual jobs for longer time periods.”

The largest group of casual workers – 29% – said they had stayed in the one job for over five years, while a further 20% had stayed two to five years, followed by another 18% for over 12 months. At the shorter-term end of the scale, only 2.5% of casual workers had only stayed at one job for less than a month, 5.7% for less than three months and 13% less than six months.

“Casual workers are at the front-line of customer service, acting as the face of an organisation to the public. Engaged, long-term casual employees can better serve the public through a greater company, product and service knowledge. Having the right workplace technologies in place to support the work of casual employees should be a focus for all companies across Australia, especially now at a time when customer loyalty is challenged and positive customer service interactions have never been more important.”

Using apps and digital tools, advanced workplace management solutions automate a range of tasks that are commonly required of casual workers. These include employee availability, shift management, communication with management and teams, online rosters and timesheets, leave management and onboarding.

Casual workers said that they would gain most benefit from these automated technologies if they received training from their company (51%) or online (46%).

Find out more about Humanforce

Methodology

Humanforce surveyed 503 Australian part-time and casual workers in April 2020 using a research platform.

About Humanforce 

Humanforce is a global provider of workforce management solutions for companies who need flexibility to manage complex workforces. Companies use Humanforce to manage everything from time and attendance, employee rostering, onboarding and availability. Humanforce has strong partnerships with industry leading payroll providers, with over 100 integrations and enable customer employees in over 9000 locations globally.

Humanforce was founded in Sydney in 2002, and today has offices across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and the UK. For more information: www.humanforce.com 

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