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Tencent Games Explores the Value of Game Technology with More Than 40 Product Releases

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SHENZHEN, China, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Tencent Games introduced 44 product and projects for the Chinese market, along with several projects that harness game-related technology for cultural, industrial and scientific research at its “SPARK 2022” conference.

At the virtual conference, Tencent Senior Vice President Steven Ma emphasized the growing importance and benefits of crossover technologies that originated during game development, with players even beginning to experience a blending of the real and online worlds, in a sort of “hyper-digital reality.”

“The gaming industry is not one that develops in isolation. Since its inception, the industry has always been mutually driven and symbiotically developed with cutting-edge technologies, and have accumulated a series of unique technical capabilities,” said Ma – or, more accurately, Ma’s high-fidelity digital double built using homegrown next-gen technology from Tencent’s NExT Studios, which delivered his message to the online crowd. “Along with the continuous progress of technology and the deepening of our understanding, games will play a more-important role in both economic development and social life, creating even greater technological breakthroughs and richer value.”

New Games Announced

Tencent Games gave updates on 26 games, including eagerly awaited titles such as League of Legends Esports Manager, Return to Empire, Code: To Jin Yong, and cloud gaming technology solutions START ENGINE along with its first demo EVOLUTION.

They included an announcement that League of Legends Esports Manager, the official mobile game of League of Legends tournament, will start an open beta test in the Chinese Mainland market in July.

Return to Empire – a strategy-based mobile game developed for the Chinese market by TiMi Studio Group in partnership with Xbox Game Studios. It integrates the classic elements from the Age of Empires IP and expands gameplay with a greater degree of freedom across 625 square kilometers of the 3D battlefield.

The armies on the battlefield can be created and matched freely, while strategies can be adjusted at any time to provide an intuitive imagination of the battlefield. Return to Empire reimagines the classic siege battles on both offense and defense, with a rapidly changing battlefield raising the challenge for players. This allows players to go beyond traditional strategy, and exploit the tactical potential of each and every situation.

Code: To Jin Yong, is being developed by LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS, uses the Unreal Engine 5. It is adapted from the acclaimed series of martial arts (“wuxia”) novels by famed novelist Jin Yong and authorized by Ming Ho Publications. As the first Unreal Engine 5 open-world game starring the legendary heroes of the Jin Yong wuxia world, Code: To Jin Yong will be released to players around the world in the near future. Players can look forward to freely exploring the vast and grand world of martial arts.

With the power of Unreal Engine 5, classic characters in Jin Yong’s masterpiece, such as Yang Guo, Qiao Feng, Linghu Chong and more, will come to digital life. At the same time, the engine enables developers to recreate spectacular martial arts techniques through engine’s underlying physics system. The game also utilizes photogrammetry technology to provide immersive experience. “Jin Yong Wuxia Landmarks” project will see more partners joining in the future, digitizing martial arts landmarks and pushing development capabilities and continuing to promote the culture of martial arts.

Tencent Games also dangled new information about cloud-game technology, with START ENGINE offering EVOLUTION, a demo of its native cloud game technology. In the demo, players are brought back to the era of dinosaurs in a movie-level, real-time interactive scene with ultra-fine rendered dinosaurs and dense woods. Native cloud-game technology organically supports synchronization for multiple players.

The START ENGINE team is focused on the development of native cloud game technology and offering a brand-new game experience to the end users. START ENGINE is looking forward to working with global game studios, indie developers and film industry creators to explore more possibilities and embark on a journey to a full-real world together.

Game Technologies Empowered Projects

Also at the conference, Tencent Games demonstrated how it has applied game-related technology to other areas, such as scientific research, culture heritage, and industrial applications.

Culture Heritage

Tencent Games has assisted in the protection and restoration by building the digital Great Wall of China, the Library Cave of Dunhuang and the Beijing Central Axis through the use of game technologies including Programmed Content Generation technology (PCG), Physics-based Rendering Technology (PBR), Cloud gaming, Virtual avatars and other game technologies, allowing the transformation of the heritage into vivid stories, allowing public to better understand the history and culture behind in a compelling way.

Industry

BaoSteel Co., Ltd., Tencent Games and Tencent Cloud have cooperated to apply Real-time Cloud Rendering, Motion Capture, Reality-Virtuality Interaction, AR/VR and other game technologies to create the digital twin of the Baosteel 1580 hot rolling mill, and to build a holographical glasses-free 3D full-fidelity digital factory. In the digitalization of steel industry, for the comprehensive data collation, management and analysis, and real-time simulation and interaction, this partnership integrates Tencent’s game technologies into different scenarios in the steel manufacturing process for the first time, to improve the manufacturing efficiency and make steel manufacturing smarter, more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.

Tencent is also working with China Southern Airlines’ subsidiary, Zhuhai Flight Training Center, to develop and build China’s first Full Flight Simulator (FFS). The jointly built visual system will use graphics rendering and physical simulation technologies from games. Using real-time simulation technology widely used in games, Tencent can quickly build remarkably life-like and constantly changing virtual environments.

Scientific Research

Tencent Games also announce it will join the Chasing All Transients Constellation Hunters (CATCH) program initiated by the Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Key Laboratory of Particle Astrophysics. The CATCH program will harness Tencent Games’ industry-leading AI technology: multi-agent reinforcement learning algorithm empowering more than 100 satellites to intelligently and collaboratively observe the Extreme Universe, where matter exist in the extreme condition.

The intellectual action generation and real-time physical simulation technology that powers Non-Playable Characters (NPCs) in games will also be utilized to make robots smarter while working around humans. The technology will improve the autonomous decision-making ability of robots to adapt to different situations. The breakthroughs will help pave the way for future real-world applications, such as elderly care and other people-oriented services.

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Huawei Mobile Services’ Apps UP 2022 Returns to Asia Pacific with a Total of US$200,000 Cash Prizes to be Won

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SINGAPORE, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) announced the start of their highly anticipated, Apps Up 2022, Huawei Global App Innovation Contest today. The contest aims to inspire and support mobile developers in adopting and integrating HMS Core Kits to develop innovative apps. In the Asia Pacific edition, the contestants can register their entries from 24 June to 9 October and compete from a prize pool worth a total of US$200,000 in cash. 

Apps Up 2022, Huawei Global App Innovation Contest is now open for registration. Talented mobile developers can enter the contest by creating innovative mobile apps leveraging HMS Core. In the Asia Pacific edition, the contestants can register their entries from 24 June to 9 October and compete from a prize pool worth a total of US$200,000 in cash.
Apps Up 2022, Huawei Global App Innovation Contest is now open for registration. Talented mobile developers can enter the contest by creating innovative mobile apps leveraging HMS Core. In the Asia Pacific edition, the contestants can register their entries from 24 June to 9 October and compete from a prize pool worth a total of US$200,000 in cash.

Running for the third year, Apps UP 2022 will task contestants in 5 regions – Asia Pacific, China, Europe, Latin America and Middle East & Africa, which Huawei has set aside US$1 million from the Shining Star Program as cash prizes for this contest.  

Apps Up 2022 welcomes talented developers to create innovative mobile apps leveraging HMS Core – the open capabilities and app development services by Huawei. To enter the contest, app developers must integrate their apps with at least one HMS Core capabilities or services to be eligible.

This year’s Asia Pacific edition presents a total of US$200,000 in cash prizes for distribution amongst 21 regional finalists in the following 9 award categories:

Award Category

Cash Prize

Best App x 4

US$15,000

Best Game x 2

US$15,000

Best Social Impact App x 1

US$15,000

Best HMS Innovation Award x 2

US$10,000

Tech Women’s Award x 3

US$8,000

AppGallery Rising Star Award x 3

US$7,000

All-scenario Coverage Award x1

US$7,000

Student Innovation Award x 4

US$5,000

Most Popular App x 1

US$3,000

All entries will be assessed based on user experience, novelty, and social value which will determine how the finalists are selected.

“Huawei is dedicated to fostering the growth of every developer within our mobile ecosystem. Hence in Apps UP 2022, we continue to recognize exceptional students, budding and women developers to drive diversity. We look forward to seeing the innovations mobile app developers will bring to our ecosystem this year,” said Rei Xiao, Director of Mobile Ecosystem Business Growth, Huawei Asia Pacific Region.

In line with Huawei vision to build an all-scenario, fully connected digital world, this year contest also introduces a new category – “All-scenario Coverage Award” to celebrate the app that best supports cross-device functionality, such as smartwatch, smart wearable and more.

On top of the cash prize, Apps UP 2022 is an opportunity not to be missed by developers that are looking to enter the global market. By joining the contest and onboarding their apps to AppGallery, it allows aspiring developers to meet over 730 million Huawei global users. Finalists can also enjoy global media exposure and co-marketing opportunities with Huawei in the future.

Eligibility of Entries for Asia Pacific Developers

Apps UP 2022 welcomes all mobile app developers and owners, whether students, professionals, start-ups, or businesses, to participate.

For APAC edition, developers must be based in the APAC region to be eligible. Submitted apps must be integrated with at least one HMS open capability or service and be able to run seamlessly on devices with only HMS installed. Participants may enter the contest as an individual or as a team of up to four people.

Participating apps can earn extra credits in their evaluation if they integrate designated kits such as the ML Kit, AR Engine, and Map Kit. Apps that allow cross-device capabilities, such as smartwatches and smart glasses, will also receive additional points.

Interested developers can register for Apps UP 2022 from June 24 to October 9. The APAC winners will be announced in December 2022 at the contest website.

Register for Apps UP 2022 now at: https://bit.ly/APPSUP2022APACPR

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Hong Kong Palace Museum: Narrating the charm of the Orient

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BEIJING, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — A news report by China.org.cn on Hong Kong Palace Museum:

Good news: Hong Kong is welcoming its very own palace museum.

The Hong Kong Palace Museum, which is set to open to the public on July 2, is the first museum jointly established with the Palace Museum in Beijing outside the Chinese mainland.

At the opening, a total of 914 treasures from the Palace Museum will be on display, among them, 166 are first-class cultural relics classified as national treasures. The blockbuster exhibition “The Making of Masterpieces: Chinese Painting and Calligraphy from the Palace Museum” will display 35 classic works from the Jin (265-420), Tang (618-907), Song (960-1279) and Yuan (1271-1368) dynasties. This exhibition is the largest of its kind outside the Chinese mainland within the past 15 years. A range of fine Chinese ceramics from different dynasties will also be presented in Hong Kong for the first time.

Even more exciting is that the Hong Kong Palace Museum will offer exhibitions that have not been seen in the Palace Museum. For example, one of the opening exhibitions “Grand Gallop: Art and Culture of the Horse” will showcase more than 100 horse-related cultural relics from the Palace Museum and 13 renowned horse-themed artworks on loan from the Louvre Museum in France, allowing Eastern and Western civilizations to shine brightly together.

The Palace Museum has long been fascinating for people in Hong Kong. Over the years, the museum has conducted various exchanges and cooperation with the special administrative region. A host of splendid exhibitions on Qing dynasty imperial costumes, cultural relics from the Hall of Mental Cultivation in the Forbidden City, and valuable clocks and watches have been displayed in Hong Kong’s museums, each attracting a sea of visitors.

Additionally, Hong Kong was once a center for the production of palace-based TV dramas, and such dramas produced on the Chinese mainland also attracted high ratings in Hong Kong. Given the rich elements from the Palace Museum shown in these dramas, it is fair to say that the museum constitutes a common cultural symbol of the two regions.

It is based on this affection for and recognition of culture that the Hong Kong Palace Museum has been jointly established and the Palace Museum has made an exception in loaning out items from its precious collection on a long-term basis. This enables Chinese people both on the Chinese mainland and in Hong Kong to jointly share and protect the cultural treasures spanning 5,000 years of history.

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to the motherland. Having traditionally played the role of a center for international finance, shipping and trade, Hong Kong is now endowed with a new status as a center of Sino-foreign cultural and artistic exchanges. The founding of the Hong Kong Palace Museum has enriched the region’s cultural heritage. Hong Kong, rooted as it is in Chinese traditions, will not only retain its allure as a vibrant metropolis where East meets West, but also play a bigger role in promoting in-depth dialogue over diverse values as well as exchanges and mutual learning among outstanding civilizations.

We are looking forward to the official opening of the Hong Kong Palace Museum, where everyone can savor the glamour of Eastern culture interpreted by a more glorious “Pearl of the Orient.”

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CJ 4DPLEX’s ScreenX and 4DX Formats Find Record-Breaking Success with Paramount’s Top Gun: Maverick

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“Top Gun: Maverick” Has Become the Highest Grossing Film this year for the Immersive ScreenX and the Multi-Sensory 4DX, with Korea yet to Show the Film

LOS ANGELES, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — CJ 4DPLEX, the world’s leading producer of premium film formats and cinema technologies announced today that Paramount Pictures’ “Top Gun: Maverick” broke ScreenX and 4DX records, grossing more than $28 million combined across 631 screens worldwide to-date. Korea, which accounts for 49 ScreenX locations and 39 4DX locations opens Wednesday.

The ScreenX format specifically shattered several records now in its fifth week, already reaching the highest grossing ScreenX title of 2022 globally bringing in over $7million. Week after week, the title in ScreenX has seen unprecedented growth at the box office. In the U.S. in its third week of the run, ScreenX experienced an unprecedented 68% increase in box office admissions from its previous weekend. This past weekend, ScreenX saw another 7.5% increase in box office bringing in over $1million alone. To date in the U.S., on just 61 screens the film has grossed over $4.5million bringing in a $73,000 per screen average.

In the UK across 22 ScreenX locations, the film has brought in over $987,000 with a $45,000 per screen average, making it the second highest grossing ScreenX title during the pandemic in the UK. The film saw a massive 103% increase in box office ticket sales from its week two to week three.

“Top Gun: Maverick” in ScreenX features 58 minutes of exclusive ScreenX imagery – the most ScreenX content ever to be produced for a ScreenX feature film. The format’s peripheral 3-screen design allows audiences to take in majestic views, feel the rush of flying and puts them right in the middle of the climatic jet fighting scenes with Maverick and his crew.

“We’re so thankful to Tom Cruise, Joe Kosinski, Jerry Bruckheimer, David Ellison and the entire team at Paramount for creating a cultural moment that is bringing audiences back to theaters,” said Don Savant, CEO & President, CJ 4DPLEX America. “‘Top Gun: Maverick showcases CJ 4DPlex’s premium formats, ScreenX and 4DX, which expands moviegoing by bringing the audiences a truly differentiated experience from other cinema offerings as well as from the home & streaming platforms.”

 CJ 4DPLEX’s multi-sensory 4DX experience has also garnered several record-breaking numbers with “Top Gun: Maverick.” The movie is the top performing film in the 4DX format this year with more than $20.6 million across 438 auditoriums, without Korea’s screens, which are set to open this week. Some additional box office highlights for the 4DX format:

  • In the U.S. “Top Gun: Maverick” has brought in $4.3 million across 50 screens with a per screen average of $85,910
  • In the UK, “Top Gun: Maverick” has earned over $3.3 million across 35 locations making it the biggest 4DX title in the UK this year
  • In Japan, “Top Gun: Maverick” has earned over $2.5million across 63 screens on pace to become Hollywood film during the pandemic
  • In China Taiwan, on only 5 4DX screens, “Top Gun: Maverick” brought in an astounding $700,000
  • Overall 4DX is outpacing the market as the industry recovers from the pandemic especially in the US and UK

“Top Gun: Maverick” in 4DX puts you directly into the cockpit, as you feel every twist and turn in a multi-sensory cinema-going experience. 4DX utilizes motion, vibration, water, wind, snow, lightning, scents, and other special effects that enhance the visuals on-screen. Each auditorium incorporates motion-based seating synchronized with more than 21 different effects.

CJ 4DPLEX worked closely with director Joe Kosinski and Paramount Pictures on selecting the most immersive scenes for ScreenX and carefully crafted the motion and effects for 4DX to ensure the highest quality presentation of the film.

“The increase in audiences and our record-breaking box office results reinforces the strong word-of mouth around the film for both of our formats, many of whom are returning to see the movie in a completely unique presentation.” Jongryul Kim, CEO, CJ 4DPLEX. “We hope that movie fans who have discovered ScreenX and 4DX for the first time will experience other great films that can’t be seen anywhere else.”

“Premium formats like ScreenX and 4DX are helping drive audiences to see this spectacular film in different ways and it shows in the numbers, even a month after a massive opening weekend,” said Marc Weinstock, President, Worldwide Marketing and Distribution, Paramount Pictures. “We are thrilled with seeing movie fans continue to come out and see this epic blockbuster on the big screen in these new and exciting formats.”

About CJ 4DPLEX

CJ 4DPLEX is a leading, next-generation cinema technology company, headquartered in Seoul with international offices in Los Angeles and Beijing. The company has created innovative film technologies for theaters worldwide that include ‘ScreenX’, ‘4DX’, and ‘4DX Screen’ for consumers to experience films in ways that were never before possible.

CJ 4DPLEX is a part of the CJ Group conglomerate that also includes entertainment powerhouses CJ CGV, the fifth largest theater chain in the world, and CJ ENM (CJ Entertainment & Media), who produced the Academy Award®, Golden Globe® and SAG Awards winning film, “Parasite”. CJ 4DPLEX was named Most Innovative Company of 2017 and 2019 in Live Events by Fast Company, and the technology has been recognized with Silver at the Edison Awards in the Media and Visual Communications-Entertainment category in 2015 and 2018.

ScreenX is the world’s first multi-projection cinema with an immersive 270 degree field of view. By expanding the image beyond the frame and onto the walls of the theatre, ScreenX draws you into the story on the main screen and immerses you in a virtual reality like setting with cinema quality resolution. To date, there are over 380 ScreenX auditoriums around the world in 38 countries.

4DX provides moviegoers with a multi-sensory cinema-going experience, allowing audiences to connect with movies through motion, vibration, water, wind, snow, lightning, scents, and other special effects that enhance the visuals on-screen. Each 4DX auditorium incorporates motion-based seating synchronized with more than 21 different effects and optimized by a team of skilled editors. To date, there are over 783 4DX auditoriums around the world, spanning over 69 countries.

4DXScreen is a powerful combination of our super premium immersive theatre technologies of ScreenX and 4DX in one auditorium, creating a never-before-seen experience for cinemagoers. To date, there are 41 4DXScreens installed around the globe.

Media Contact: Yohan Song, yohan.song@cj.net

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Youth on the Silk Road short-format video contest kicks off

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BEIJING, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Youth on the Silk Road short-form video contest, organized by China Media Group’s CRI Online program, is now in full swing. The goal of the contest, open to inhabitants of the countries and regions that align the Silk Road, is to collect stories about the growth and struggles of members of Generation Z (anyone born between 1995 and 2009).

Applicants can choose from among five topics: Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Cooperation and Exchange, City Development, Olympic Spirit and Thumbs-Up for the Silk Road. Participants can submit one or multiple videos that match at least one of the topics. The entries must meet the following criteria: length: not more than 5 minutes; content: Chinese or English subtitles must be provided; resolution: at least 1280*720 pixels; format: MPG, MPEG, AVI, MOV, WMV or MP4. Entries must be submitted by emailing youthsr@cri.cn before August 31, 2022.

The event offers one Grand Prize with a cash reward of 30,000 RMB, one First Prize of 20,000 RMB, two Second Prizes of 10,000 RMB, three Third Prizes of 5,000 RMB, and 10 Excellent Prizes of 2,000 RMB, in addition to the best award for organizations and several additional awards for individuals.

We look forward to receiving your video that tells your story to the world!

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Third HGC “Go Ahead, Performers!” Online Concert Shares Remarkable Virtual Experience for Thousands of Music Lovers

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Candy Lo, KOLOR, and a host of international musical guest stars
encourage youth to dream

HONG KONG, June 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — HGC Broadband and Macroview Telecom, the digital technology solutions arms under HGC Global Communications Group (HGC Group), successfully held the third HGC “Go Ahead, Performers!” Online Concert virtually on 10 June. The star-studded line-up from around the world all delivered stellar performances and memorable moments. The show not only brought audio-visual delights to thousands of music lovers online, but also exemplified HGC Group’s dedication to inspiring local youngsters to pursue their dreams.

As in the previous HGC online concerts, the third HGC "Go Ahead, Performers!" Online Concert featured various talented performers, including local singers Candy Lo.
As in the previous HGC online concerts, the third HGC “Go Ahead, Performers!” Online Concert featured various talented performers, including local singers Candy Lo.

As in the previous HGC online concerts, the third HGC “Go Ahead, Performers!” Online Concert featured various talented performers, including local singers Candy Lo and KOLOR. In addition to singing their own signature songs, the performance by the couple Candy and Sammy, lead vocalist of KOLOR, was among the event’s highlights, pumping up the concert vibe with energetic music. Local groups The Lemon Ones, Whizz, and Goodnight, Lillie, also impressed the audience with their unique style and gave a glimpse of the beauty of music in different genres. Foreign talents Anthony Viet Son from Hanoi, Vietnam, and Music Painters from Singapore also wowed the audience with great performances.

HGC Group strives to support local youngsters in pursuing their dreams, identifying the hidden gems and encouraging them to unleash their potential to the fullest. The Group has organised three rounds of HGC “Go Ahead, Performers!” Online Concert already this year, bringing together Hong Kong and overseas musicians, bands, and performers to share the joy of music with fellow music lovers. These online concerts also granted the musicians an opportunity to shine bright on stage. In the future, HGC Group will continue to organise a variety of special events, giving practical support to youngsters.

As a member of HGC Group, HGC Broadband focuses on making a positive impact on the local community, in parallel to providing various broadband services to satisfy consumers’ needs. As for Macroview Telecom, the digital technology solutions arm under HGC Group, it specialises in cybersecurity and digital transformation solutions, with more than 10 years of experience providing cybersecurity tactics. The company has more than 200 certified cybersecurity specialists to guarantee enterprise customers a comprehensive suite of solutions, securing the most out of digital transformation.

About HGC Global Communications Limited

HGC Global Communications Limited (HGC) is a leading Hong Kong and international telecom operator and ICT solution provider. The company owns an extensive network and infrastructure in Hong Kong and overseas and provides various kinds of services. HGC has 23 overseas offices, with business over 5 continents. It provides telecom infrastructure service to other operators and serves as a service provider to corporate and households. The company provides full-fledged telecom, data centre services, ICT solutions and broadband services for local, overseas, corporate, SME and mass markets. HGC owns and operates an extensive fibre-optic network, five cross-border telecom routes integrated into tier-one telecom operators in mainland China and connects with hundreds of world-class international telecom operators. HGC is one of Hong Kong’s largest Wi-Fi service providers, running over 29,000 Wi-Fi hotspots in Hong Kong. The company is committed to further investing and enriching its current infrastructure and, in parallel, adding on top the latest technologies and developing its infrastructure services and solutions. In 2019, HGC Group completed the acquisition of Macroview Telecom Limited (Macroview), a leading digital technology solution and managed services provider. The addition of Macroview further accelerates HGC Group’s digital transformation path and positioning as a pioneering ICT and digital services leader. HGC is a portfolio company of I Squared Capital, an independent global infrastructure investment manager focusing on energy, utilities and transport in North America, Europe and selected fast-growing economies.

To learn more, please visit HGC’s website at: www.hgc.com.hk

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New app from Health in Transportation & NuraLogix allows drivers to perform CDL health checks that target hypertension and type-2 diabetes.

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DETROIT, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Professional drivers, working both in mass transit and in trucking, are now able to access a 30-second CDL health check that focuses on the dangers of hypertension and type-2 diabetes by utilizing a new smartphone app from Health in Transportation and NuraLogix.

New app from Health in Transportation & NuraLogix allows drivers to perform CDL health checks that target hypertension and type-2 diabetes.
New app from Health in Transportation & NuraLogix allows drivers to perform CDL health checks that target hypertension and type-2 diabetes.

This app, called the CDL Health Scanner, allows drivers to quickly scan key vitals using either an iPhone or Android device. It is a unique, driver-centric system that relies on the revolutionary Anura technology to measure Blood Pressure (BP) using transdermal optical imaging delivered via a smartphone camera. When combined with the user’s Body Mass Index (BMI) data, the risk-factors for hypertension, type-2 diabetes, and even obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the bane of over-the-road truckers, come into clear focus.

The Background

In a situation in which the industry is experiencing a shortage of close to 100,000 drivers – and when putting a new driver behind the wheel involves five-figure expense for the carrier – reducing the number of medical disqualifications that result from a Department of Transportation physical is the top priority. Close to 80% of those disqualifications are caused by high BP, dangerous blood-sugar levels and OSA, and this app not only warns drivers that they are in dangerous territory, it also links them to specialty health coaches who can guide lifestyle changes that will transform their health situation.

The principals of Health in Transportation have a proven track record, over several decades, of finding realistic ways for drivers to improve their health, despite the massive difficulties that life on the road creates. The CDL Health Scanner is the culmination of that work and their greatest achievement. It promises to protect the lives and livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of professional drivers whose life-expectancies are years less than their contemporaries. Fleets benefit too by reducing driver-replacement costs, while providing savings in their self-financed health insurance programs.

The Partnership

It would be impossible for Health in Transportation to offer this valuable tool to the transportation sector without the incredible breakthrough that the Anura technology represents. Just as important, by opting to partner with Health in Transportation, NuraLogix has ensured that this product can be supplied to drivers for only a few cents a day. The mark of true innovation is its ability to impact the lives of millions and this app is the first step towards doing just that.

Of course, the CDL Health Scanner app utilizes only a portion of the monitoring capability that NuraLogix is equipped to provide. However, getting Anura into the hands of hundreds of thousands of professional drivers will generate a wealth of data that can only enhance the Anura platform when, as will inevitably be the case, this type of non-intrusive health monitoring becomes the norm for in-car information systems. Truck drivers, many of whom drive vehicles that include interior cameras that monitor their situational awareness and other performance metrics, are the perfect population to help propel this concept into the mainstream.

About Health in Transportation

This truly unique app – patent pending – was first envisioned by Bob Perry, President of Health in Transportation, a company that provides innovative and practical Health & Wellness solutions for professional drivers in trucking and mass transit. For forty years, their programs have helped thousands of drivers avoid medical disqualification with unique coaching mechanisms that drivers utilize on the road to upgrade their health status. Consequently, health insurance carriers such as Cigna have often availed themselves of the company’s services in their ongoing efforts to boost preventative care.

Known as ‘The Trucker Trainer’ by professional drivers nationwide, Bob Perry brings a very distinctive perspective to the transportation industry and its over-the-road drivers. Bob comes from a family of professional drivers and has played a critical role in the paradigm shift of regulatory agencies – both private and public sector entities – and consumers towards understanding the driver-health challenge.

Health in Transportation has experienced successful working relationships in the past with industry giants such as Covenant Transport, Greyhound, Sherwin Williams, and R+L Carriers, as well as with top OEM Daimler.

About AutoTech Detroit

The CDL Health Scanner app was launched today at AutoTech Detroit, which brings together the full automotive tech industry to immerse attendees in the future of automotive, by showcasing the newest tech and the latest vehicles.

About NuraLogix

The Anura technology powering the application comes from NuraLogix, the Toronto-based pioneers of the world’s first contactless blood pressure and vital sign measurement platform. The NuraLogix technology uses their patented Transdermal Optical Imaging (TOI™) in which a conventional video camera is used to extract facial blood flow information from the face. NuraLogix’s Anura technology is based on extensive peer-reviewed research and clinical studies, differentiating them from their competitors. NuraLogix has conducted multiple clinical studies and published research in many notable publications such as Frontiers in Psychology, Scientific Reports, and the Journal of Natural Sciences (JNS). NuraLogix currently holds 11 patents, with more pending. Their impressive client roster includes Japanese systems integration leader NTT Data; Sanitas, the second largest medical insurance company in Spain; and Lafiya Telehealth, a Nigerian-based health telehealth platform which provides 24/7 virtual healthcare services to residents in remote and rural areas.

To Learn More:

Visit our website:
Health in Transportation-  https://healthintransportation.com/
NuraLogix –https://www.nuralogix.ai/ 

Disclaimers:

Note: In the United States, this product is for Investigational Use only. The performance characteristics of this product have not been established.

For more Information: Chris Lin, Chief Marketing Officer, ChrisLin@nuralogix.ai, Tel: 437-928-2666; Bob Perry, President of Health in Transportation, bob@healthintransportation.com, Tel: 602-692-2734

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SONGTRADR EXPANDS ITS B2B MUSIC TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS – ACQUIRES LEADING ADVANCED AI SEARCH COMPANY, MUSICUBE

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The Hamburg-based AI technology company enables measurable ROI-driven licensing that optimizes the creative performance of content

LOS ANGELES, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Songtradr, the world’s leading B2B music company, announced today the acquisition of leading AI metadata and music search company, Musicube. The transaction expands the company’s portfolio of tech-enabled music solutions designed to license the right music for any content, driving higher ROI and enabling brands to measurably engage their target audience. Using neural networks and proprietary artificial intelligence, Musicube’s semantic search has reached product leadership in both quality and data depth. It helps match music to content and a brand’s target audience. This technology further enhances Songtradr’s B2B music solutions that harness the power of data and tech-enabled intelligence with creative excellence.

“Musicube has approached audio analysis from an entirely unique perspective and this acquisition accelerates our mission to increase the value and effectiveness of music in content,” said Paul Wiltshire, CEO of Songtradr. “Their impressive team of passionate musicologists and data scientists understand the power of data and its relationship with music, which ultimately benefits our brand and agency customers as well as music rights holders. In order to have the world’s best B2B music search and recommendation technology, we need premier metadata enrichment technology, which is a key component of the B2B music supply chain. Adding the Musicube technologies, data and extraordinary team to Songtradr will help accelerate our enterprise customer user experience.”

Musicube’s proprietary software is delivered via web widgets and an API that provides pristine metadata at scale for music labels, publishers, music supervisors, among many other audiences. The technology also enables customers to search for tracks, playlists and artists based on audiences, moods, genres, vocal features, instruments, tempo and more, unlocking the true value of catalogs and rights.

David Hoga, CEO and founder of Musicube, said: “Songtradr is the most exciting music company we have seen in a very long time. We are incredibly happy to join this exceptional team of music lovers and technologists as every single conversation we have had can be characterized by both cordiality and an ambitious agenda. We share a common vision of an artist-friendly music industry, using data to achieve it.”

With a team of more than 350 people and offices in 12 countries worldwide, Songtradr has grown from being a music tech product for independent artists to a multi-disciplined, end-to-end solution for music buyers, brands and rights holders.

Songtradr’s unique portfolio of the world’s leading music services companies (Massive Music, Big Sync Music and Song Zu) alongside its industry-leading technology and data products (Songtradr, Tunefind, Pretzel, Jaxsta (investment only) and Musicube) provides its customers a distinct advantage to maximize the value of music in their projects.

For more information about Songtradr’s products and services, visit songtradr.com.

ABOUT MUSICUBE:

Musicube’s music AI solution provides rich metadata for music labels, publishers, rights holders and others seeking song discoverability tools. The database includes more than 50 million song titles with ISRC and all contributors, as well as more than 500 keywords (such as moods, musical characteristics, content from song lyrics and many more). The company is composed of experienced musicologists and data scientists  based in Hamburg, Germany. For more information, visit http://www.musicu.be.

ABOUT SONGTRADR:

Songtradr is where music meets data, ideas meet innovation, and brand missions are transformed by sound.

We work with brands, agencies, businesses, labels, artists, and more, empowering them to excel on an international stage. Propelled by technology, real-time data intelligence, and musical expertise, our fully integrated products and services help amplify brands and enable artists and rights holders to realize the full potential of their catalog.

Whether with a classic song or a trending tune, a global music strategy or a sonic identity, we help translate ideas into powerful, ROI-driven solutions to ensure content always hits the right note.

We power the world with music.

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Global Call for Refining and Creative Design Proposals of Haikou Urban Elements

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HAIKOU, China, May 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Under the guidance of the People’s Government of Haikou Municipality, the press conference of “Global Call for Entries: Haikou Urban Element Refining and Creative Design Scheme” was jointly sponsored and held by the Publicity Department of CPC Haikou Municipal Committee and the Tourism, Culture, Radio, Film, Television and Sports Bureau of Haikou City.


As the capital city of Hainan Province, Haikou is the political, economic, scientific and technological, and cultural center of the province, and has the important task of creating the core leading area of Hainan Free Trade Port. The “Global Call for Entries: Haikou Urban Element Refining and Creative Design Scheme” will call for strategic partners from all over the world, inviting enterprises, institutions, social organizations, art and craft colleges and studios engaged in cultural creativity and art design to refine Haikou’s urban elements. Based on these elements, a set of urban VI design schemes will be designed with creativity, in line with the city image of “Vibrant Haikou, Opportunity Haikou”, showing the regional characteristics and reflecting the characteristics of the city.

To encourage the design team to create the best works, the organizer will award the project partner with the honorary title of “Haikou City Culture Promotion ‘Peer'” and a series of specific resources and rights.

For details of the project announcement and specific requirements, please refer to the official website of the People’s Government of Haikou Municipality, the official website of the Tourism, Culture, Radio, Film, Television and Sports Bureau of Haikou City, and HKBTV.CN, or follow official WeChat accounts of Haikou’s Release, Haikou Broadcasting and Television Station, and other platforms.

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CCTV+: CGTN documentary casts light on tragedy behind one million COVID deaths reported in U.S.

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BEIJING, May 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — A documentary aired on China Global Television Network (CGTN) on Saturday cast a light on the United States’ failure to tame the COVID-19 outbreak as the country reached the grim milestone of one million deaths from the virus.

Titled “A milestone to mourn: America’s one million COVID deaths”, the documentary unveils the internal disparities of the world’s top economy as ordinary people suffer and perish with little protection, while its health care industry has kept raking in enormous profits amid the pandemic.

The five-part documentary highlighted the politics, mistakes, profiteers and victims of the epidemic, while also examining the aftermath of the outbreak.

PART ONE: POLITICS – “That one may smile and smile and be a villain.”

PART TWO: MISTAKES – “What’s done cannot be undone.”

PART THREE: PROFITEERS – “Fair is foul, and foul is fair.”

PART FOUR: VICTIMS – “Double, double toil and trouble.”

PART FIVE: AFTERMATH – “Can the devil speak true?”

Link: https://youtu.be/FOQ4jMGxKfk

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