Discover the Powerful Impact of VORTEX: 80% Reduction in Vandalism
TAIPEI, Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sun Outdoors Ocean City, located in Maryland, is a popular campground that attracts a steady flow of visitors each season. With its expansive grounds and over 300 private campsites, the campground faced several challenges in managing security. Traditional surveillance methods proved inefficient, leading to false alarms and difficulties in tracking incidents such as lost children, vandalism, misplaced items, or occasional adventurous guests.
VIVOTEK has deployed its VORTEX cloud security solution at Sun Outdoors Ocean City, Maryland, enhancing the overall safety of the campground.
Challenges
As the campground grew in size and guest volume, Sun Outdoors realized that traditional surveillance systems were no longer sufficient, leading to four key challenges over the years:
Wide/Private Areas: With expansive grounds and numerous private campsites, it was difficult for staff to effectively monitor all areas of the campground.
Vandalism & Lost Items: Vandalism and the occasional theft of personal items or equipment were persistent issues.
Limited Staff: The campground struggled with insufficient staff to manage security and guest safety, especially during peak season when extra workers were needed. Additionally, there was a lack of IT experts to handle the complex security systems.
False Alarms: Previous security systems triggered frequent false alarms, leading to inefficiencies and distractions from real threats.
With a diverse mix of families and outdoor enthusiasts, ensuring guest safety while maintaining efficient operations was crucial. They needed a solution that would address both security and operational challenges—while being easy to set up, cost-effective, and providing real-time visibility without requiring additional manpower or expensive infrastructure upgrades.
Solution – Why Choose VORTEX
To address security challenges, Maloney Telecom, a trusted leader in surveillance solutions, has partnered with VIVOTEK, a leading global security solution provider, to deploy its VORTEX Cloud Surveillance Platform at Sun Outdoors Ocean City. The seamless cloud-based solution provides real-time monitoringand AI-driven insights, enhancing overall safety and operational efficiency.
Reduced Vandalism by Over 80%: By leveraging advanced AI-driven insights and precise detection, VORTEX minimized false alarms, allowing staff to focus on real threats.
Easy Setup and Bandwidth-Friendly: The system was fully operational in just 30 minutes using Sun Outdoors’ existing Wi-Fi network, offering immediate security improvements without the need for complex infrastructure changes.
$2,000 in Operational Cost Savings: In just two months, VORTEX helped Sun Outdoors eliminate the need for extra staff to monitor security. The AI-powered system also reduced costs related to false alarms.
Real-Time Monitoring: VORTEX’s cloud-based platform provided Sun Outdoors with the ability to remotely monitor security, offering real-time alerts for suspicious activities or perimeter breaches, and giving management better control over the entire campground.
Instant Search and Accountability: VORTEX’s Deep Search feature allowed staff to quickly locate specific events or individuals, enhancing response times to incidents such as lost children/golf car, stolen items, or suspicious behavior.
Real-Time Deterrents with Network Speakers: VORTEX’s network speakers provided immediate deterrents for disruptive guests, effectively managing crowds and preventing unsafe behavior in shared spaces like bathhouses.
Results & Customer Feedback
The implementation of VORTEX at Sun Outdoors Ocean City has proven to be a major success, providing improvements in security and operational efficiency, while also enhancing the guest experience. Here’s what Carrie Coster, the General Manager at Sun Outdoors Ocean City, had to say:
“The VORTEX system has been such a blessing. It made a difference instantly, for our guests, for the staff, for everyone at Sun Outdoors. VORTEX keeps people accountable. It keeps the team at Sun Outdoors accountable. And it keeps the guests accountable as well. VORTEX really helps us take action fast.”
Jeremy Maloney, President of Maloney Telecom:
“Carrie’s experiences are what VORTEX aims to deliver: cost savings, accountability, and peace of mind. At the end of the day, I don’t even need to sell it. I just show people how VORTEX works, and it sells itself. That’s the kind of partnership we’re proud to be a part of.”
The success of VORTEX at Sun Outdoors Ocean City highlights its ability to improve security, streamline operations, and deliver substantial cost savings. Through Maloney Telecom’s partnership, Sun Outdoors Ocean City now operates more efficiently, with fewer security concerns, allowing them to focus on providing a safe and enjoyable guest experience.
New land offerings in Puerto Williams, Chile, will connect guests to Tierra del Fuego’s wildlife, landscapes, and culture, enhancing the journey for guests traveling on Silversea’s innovative Antarctica Fly Cruise sailings
MIAMI, Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Silversea, the leading experiential luxury and expedition travel brand, has unveiled highlights of the land offerings available at its highly-anticipated hotel, The Cormorant at 55 South in Puerto Williams, Chile – scheduled to open in January 2026. Nestled in the heart of the Fuegian Archipelago, The Cormorant at 55 South will offer guests an immersive experience in one of the world’s most remote and ecologically rich destinations, allowing them to explore deeper before their journey to Antarctica.
SILVERSEA UNVEILS NEW IMMERSIVE OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES AT THE CORMORANT AT 55 SOUTH AHEAD OF ITS JANUARY 2026 OPENING
“Our vision for The Cormorant at 55 South has always been to transform a journey that had to be endured, into one our guests truly enjoy,” said Bert Hernandez, president, Silversea. “The Cormorant will be more than just a place to stay – it will become a new point for discovery at the edge of the world while also making the journey to Antarctica more comfortable and enjoyable for our guests. Our teams have created an enriching offering for guests to explore during their stay, giving them the opportunity to engage with the natural and historical heritage of Puerto Williams, all while enjoying the elevated comfort and service that is synonymous with Silversea.”
CONNECTING WITH MOTHER NATURE IN RURAL PUERTO WILLIAMS
Guests will be able to choose from a variety of guided excursions and activities tailored to different activity levels. These experiences will provide intimate access to the subpolar landscapes, from the Magellanic subpolar forests such as those in Parque Municipal Ukika to panoramic vistas, and more.
UNIQUE BIRDWATCHING AND WILDLIFE OPPORTUNITIES The Cormorant at 55 South will be a haven for birdwatching and ecological discovery. The surrounding area is home to a remarkable array of bird species, including the cormorant – which serves as inspiration for the hotel’s name – dolphin gull, upland goose, and the yellow-billed pintail. Guests may also admire native horses and guanacos, as well as marine life such as dolphins, whales, and seals in the nearby Beagle Channel.
KAYAKING IN THE WATERS CHARTED BY LEGENDARY EXPLORERS The Beagle Channel, which separates Chile from Argentina, lies just north of The Cormorant at 55 South, along with a scenic inlet that runs parallel. Here, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy guided kayaking during their stay, exploring these unique waterways that were once charted by legendary explorers.
HIKING IN REMOTE TIERRA DEL FUEGO Puerto Williams is known for its remarkable location in the Fuegian Archipelago, surrounded by the breathtaking landscapes of the Dientes de Navarino mountain range and Cape Horn. It is part of the subpolar climate region, characterized by its pristine wilderness, fjords, and unique biodiversity. The Martial Mountains are home to various animals, including guanacos, foxes, and condors, which guests can witness from a distance. Available nearby hikes include various trails along Parque Municipal Ukika and that pass through Magellanic subpolar forest.
ENHANCED GUEST JOURNEY MAKES TRAVEL EASIER
Beginning in the 2025-2026 Antarctica season, getting to Antarctica on a Silversea Expedition will be easier than ever. Guests will experience a new charter flight, reserved exclusively for Silversea guests from Santiago to Puerto Williams – the only direct flight connecting these destinations. Guests will enjoy upgraded aircraft, dedicated check-in services, and, once on board, upgraded amenities including an in-flight meal service featuring alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and increased seating space for a more comfortable flight.
ANTARCTICA FLY CRUISE BRINGS GUESTS TO ANTARCTICA IN INCREASED COMFORT
The hotel will facilitate a uniquely frictionless journey to Antarctica, allowing guests to enjoy Silversea’s personalized service and warm hospitality throughout their entire experience. The innovative six-day Antarctica Fly Cruise Expeditions allow guests to fly over the Drake Passage, providing a shorter option without compromising time spent in the destination.
Having pioneered luxury expedition cruising in 2008, Silversea became the first travel brand to offer luxury Antarctica expeditions. With its experience in the region, Silversea now offers the most enriching and personalized adventures on the continent, with an industry-leading expedition team that comprises up to 28 experts in their field, knowledgeable kayak instructors, world-class onboard lectures, and some of the highest Zodiac-to-guest ratios in the industry, among other enriching features.
Silversea Expedition experts host guided walks ashore, identifying wildlife species, unique glacial and geological structures, and other fascinating features only found on an Antarctic expedition. Back on board, the team’s insightful lectures provide an overview of the day’s sightings and experiences.
LEARN MORE IN THE LATEST EPISODE OF STORIES BY SILVERSEA
In the latest episode of Stories by Silversea, the brand’s leaders and project partners share more about the beauty of Puerto Williams and give deeper insight into the project. See the progress of The Cormorant at 55 South and learn more about what guests can expect upon its completion: Stories by Silversea: A Legacy in the Making: Part 2
Certain statements in this press release relating to, among other things, expectations on timing, design, and demand for the development of The Cormorant at 55 South, constitute forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “anticipate,” “will,” “scheduled,” and similar expressions are intended to help identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements reflect management’s current expectations, are based on judgments, are inherently uncertain and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, which could cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied in those forward-looking statements. Examples of these risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but are not limited to, those included under the caption “Risk Factors” in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K, as well as our other filings with the SEC, copies of which may be obtained by visiting our Investor Relations website at www.rclinvestor.com or the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this release, which are based on information available to us on the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
About Silversea
Silversea is the leading experiential luxury and expedition travel brand, offering guests immersive experiences on all seven continents, personalized service, and an innovative culinary offering aboard its 12 intimate ocean and expedition ships. Silversea’s itineraries encompass an unparalleled range of destinations worldwide, from the Mediterranean and the Caribbean to the Galápagos, both Polar Regions, and hundreds of fascinating places in between. Set to strengthen its destination leadership in January 2026, the brand is developing the southernmost hotel on Earth, The Cormorant at 55 South℠, in Puerto Williams, Chile – offering guests a uniquely seamless journey to Antarctica. Silversea brings its likeminded guests closer to their destination in uncompromised comfort, championing the joy of travel, an enriching spirit of discovery, and an enduring commitment To Finding More℠. Silversea is one of five cruise brands owned by global cruise company Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL). For more information, visit www.silversea.com.
About Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) is a vacation industry leader with a global fleet of 68 ships across its five brands traveling to all seven continents. With a mission to deliver the best vacations responsibly, Royal Caribbean Group serves millions of guests each year through its portfolio of best-in-class brands, including Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea; and an expanding portfolio of land-based vacation experiences through Perfect Day at CocoCay and Royal Beach Club collection. The company also owns 50% of a joint venture that operates TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. With a rich history of innovating, Royal Caribbean Group continually delivers exciting new products and guest experiences that help shape the future of leisure travel. Learn more at royalcaribbeangroup.com or rclinvestor.com.
SILVERSEA UNVEILS NEW IMMERSIVE OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES AT THE CORMORANT AT 55 SOUTH AHEAD OF ITS JANUARY 2026 OPENING
CHONGQING, China, Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On August 4, The “Open The Way With AITO Launch Ceremony” was grandly held at the SERES Super Factory in Chongqing. As a luxury intelligent vehicle brand nurtured in Chongqing, AITO’s ASEAN journey signifies not only accelerates Chongqing-made vehicles going global, but also represents a key practice in response to the Belt and Road Initiative.
A significant moment was witnessed by guests at the launch ceremony. (photo provided by Seres)
Looking back to last year, the “Eurasian Tour with AITO” spanned 38 days, crossed 12 countries and covered 15,000 kilometers, culminating its debut at the Paris Motor Show—showcasing the strength of China’s new energy luxury vehicles on a global stage. This year, the AITO fleet will embark southward from the SERES Super Factory in Chongqing, traversing the vast lands of Southeast Asia.
The year 2025 marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the People’s Republic of China and the Republic of Indonesia. Seizing this opportunity, the AITO brand, as an explorer in China’s luxury new energy vehicle sector, aims to use automobiles as a medium to initiate deep dialogue and cultural exchange with users in countries along the route.
Leon He, President of SERES Automobile, stated that this ASEAN tour is strategically significant for SERES as it expands its footprint across Southeast Asia. SERES will continue to connect with ASEAN through technological innovation and intelligent manufacturing, showcasing AITO’s philosophy of intelligence redefining luxury and anew benchmark for China’s intelligent manufacturing going global.
Facing the complex road challenges of Southeast Asia—from congested urban areas, to winding and narrow mountain roads, to muddy and slippery tropical rainforest paths—AITO vehicles are built to confidently handle these scenarios with their advanced smart technology. Featuring a premium chassis equipped with Continuous Damping Control (CDC) that dynamically adjusts suspension stiffness to effectively smooth out bumps, AITO ensures stable and comfortable driving. Meanwhile, powered by the Super Extended-Range Platform technology, the engine achieves a thermal efficiency of 44.8% and a comprehensive driving range exceeding 1,000 km, effortlessly meeting long-distance energy replenishment needs.
AITO will also take advantage of this event to gain deeper insights into overseas market, listen to the voices of local users, and optimize product and service, ensuring that China’s intelligent technology can better serve global consumers. In the new era of rapid global transformation towards smart and electric mobility, AITO is willing to collaborate with overseas partners, driven by innovation and powered by technology, to jointly promote a thriving intelligent mobility ecosystem.
Looking ahead, AITO will continue to cultivate the international market with an open approach, and explore cooperation models in the new energy field— bringing Chinese smart technology across mountains and seas, and making every journey smarter, safer, and more convenient.
BEIJING, Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Fourier unveiled GR-3, its first full-size “Care-bot” and the latest entry in its GRx humanoid series. Designed not just for functionality but for emotional connection, GR-3 introduces a new class of AI robots created for human-centrics scenarios. Guided by the philosophy “Love, above all functionality,” GR-3 redefines how humans interact with machines. Its soft-touch outer shell and multimodal emotional interaction system bring the concept of “warm tech companionship” to life—bridging the gap between mechanical utility and emotional presence.
Fourier unveiled GR-3, its first full-size “Care-bot” and the latest entry in its GRx humanoid series.
Beyond Function: A Humanoid Designed to Care
GR-3 represents a step forward from traditional utility-focused robots. Designed with a focus on human-centered service, Fourier introduces new concept of the “Care-bot”—a machine built not just to perform tasks, but to form connections.
The Care-bot concept is built around two primary roles. As a social companion, GR-3 is designed to engage with people in public settings. It can act as a service assistant, a comforting presence for children, or a responsive companion for older adults.
In the future, GR-3 is expected to expand into assistive care. Potential applications include mobility support, health monitoring, and physical rehabilitation in eldercare or clinical settings.
With GR-3, Fourier moves closer to its vision of a robot that not only works—but also cares.
Engineering Warmth: Soft Design, Smart Technology
GR-3 departs from traditional industrial aesthetics, embracing a softer, more lifelike appearance. Its warm, neutral tones, cushioned surfaces, and premium automotive upholstery create a friendly, approachable presence designed for everyday human interaction.
Designed with a focus on human-centered service, Fourier introduces new concept of the “Care-bot”—a machine built not just to perform tasks, but to form connections.
Standing 165 centimeters tall and weighing 71 kilograms, GR-3 offers up to 55 degrees of freedom. Its compact, modular architecture integrates essential sensors and computing units while maintaining a clean, streamlined exterior. Expressive design features—such as balanced limb proportions, fluid movement, and an animated facial interface—work together to foster user comfort and trust.
Equipped with a hot-swappable battery system and intelligent power management, GR-3 supports uninterrupted, around-the-clock operation in real-world environments.
Multimodal Perception: A New Standard in Emotional Interaction
GR-3 is equipped with Fourier’s proprietary Full-Perception Multimodal Interaction System, integrating vision, audio, and tactile feedback into a unified real-time emotional processing engine.
GR-3 is equipped with Fourier’s proprietary Full-Perception Multimodal Interaction System, integrating vision, audio, and tactile feedback into a unified real-time emotional processing engine.
Powered by an advanced attention management system, the robot dynamically prioritizes sensory inputs and synchronizes multimodal outputs to deliver smooth, humanlike responses:
Audio Perception: A four-microphone array enables omnidirectional voice activation, echo cancellation, and precise sound source localization. GR-3 orients toward speakers with synchronized eye contact, enhancing natural vocal interaction.
Visual Recognition: The robot’s RGB and structured-light camera module provides reliable facial recognition and dynamic tracking, keeping users within GR-3’s expressive visual field.
Tactile Feedback: Thirty-one distributed pressure sensors enable real-time touch detection. Combined with animated micro-expressions—including blinking, eye tracking, and emotion-triggered gestures—GR-3 responds to touch with lifelike social cues.
The dual-path response architecture supports both rapid reflexive actions (“fast thinking”) via rule-based control and deep contextual understanding (“slow thinking”) powered by a large language model for complex, situational dialogue generation.
GR-3 interprets emotion, recognizes intent, and responds with awareness—bridging the gap between perception and connection.
Built to Empower: A Softer Presence of Intelligent Agents
Beyond emotional intelligence, GR-3 features enhanced hardware and character-rich locomotion—enabling more intuitive and lifelike interactions at every touchpoint.
Drawing on training data and market feedback from its predecessors, the whole-body structure of GR-3 has been redesigned for greater flexibility and a more compact form. It features Fourier’s high-performance actuators and 12-DoF dexterous hands, supporting a wide range of tasks from interaction and navigation to practical assistance.
GR-3 delivers versatile motion capabilities, with a standard walking gait that supports bending and squatting. It enables agile movement in complex environments and seamless multi-task collaboration. It can shift between various modes, from a straight-leg gait and running to an energy-saving “fatigue mode” and a lively “bouncy walk” for dynamic scenarios.
Fourier prioritizes developer experience. Built as an embodied intelligence platform, GR-3 supports a wide range of algorithms and third-party applications. Its client-server architecture allows researchers, automation engineers and AI developers to get started quickly and tailor functions for real-world use. Fourier will introduce interaction APIs to further lower the barrier to entry and enable more personalized, emotionally responsive applications.
Where Connection Matters: A Breakthrough of Humanoid Innovation
GR-3 marks a new phase in Fourier’s pursuit of human-robot integration. Every aspect of its design—from hardware architecture to software framework—was shaped by a key question: Can a robot be genuinely accepted in human environments?
GR-3 is built to support meaningful interaction across diverse real-world settings, from public services and academic research to clinical use and, eventually, personal spaces.
As Fourier’s most advanced response to date, GR-3 goes beyond performance. It’s built to support meaningful interaction across diverse real-world settings, from public services and academic research to clinical use and, eventually, personal spaces. Designed to operate alongside people, the robot adapts to evolving needs and complex environments.
DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, released a comprehensive crypto insights report covering key aspects and lasting impact of the “ambitious regulatory framework” by the U.S. SEC, under the leadership of the new chairman Paul Atkins: Project Crypto.
The report summarizes Project Crypto’s global ambition and the potential paradigm shifts across sectors under the Project. While uncertainty and decentralized challenges of crypto have long been identified, it is the first time the SEC has taken on the challenging task of consolidating regulatory regimes and integrating critical digital asset infrastructure into the broader economy and technology layer.
Key Insights
Regulations—making it make sense: Project Crypto attempts to resolve the prolonged issue of legal definitions, and thereby, applicable rules and regulators for the digital asset class. If successful, a single licensing regime, clarity on DeFi, and compliant acceleration of tokenization will allow distributed ledger technology to truly disrupt the current financial order for the better.
Deep market impact: The report highlights three areas of interest for analysts, including the institutionalization and standardization of real-world asset tokenization, influence on the global crypto regulatory landscape as the American model cascades to other jurisdictions, and the predictable inflow of VC capital into blockchain and crypto innovation.
Risk factors beyond the tech: The pressure is on for the SEC and the current administration, and Project Crypto could be the make-or-break moment for crypto’s metamorphosis into the future of finance. The sweeping program does face a wide range of political, technological, and market risks in the medium term.
As a leading global authority in technology and finance, the U.S. continues to set the standard across multiple sectors, with cryptocurrency representing a particularly competitive arena. The impact of this landmark project will be both global and enduring.
#Bybit / #TheCryptoArk / #BybitReport
About Bybit
Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 70 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.
BANGKOK, Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The “Shaping the Future of Lighting & Design” Conference powered by ASEAN Light + Design Expo 2025, is taking place at IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Centre, Bangkok from 17th to 19thSeptember 2025.
The “Shaping the Future of Lighting & Design” Conference powered by ASEAN Light + Design Expo 2025, is taking place at IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Centre, Bangkok from 17th to 19th September 2025.
This “free-to-attend” two and half day industry conference shall take place alongside ASEAN Light + Design Expo 2025 that will see an attendance of over 300 exhibiting brands and some 4,000 trade attendees coming from the entire spectrum of ASEAN’s thriving smart lighting and design markets.
The “Shaping the Future of Lighting & Design“ Conference aims to provide a vibrant meeting place for over 200 plus industry professionals to network, exchange knowledge and uncover emerging market trends.
The conference will feature over 30 speakers and industry gurus who will gather to share and discuss latest trends, know-hows, innovations and issues shaping the future of the lighting and lighting design industry and markets.
Over 12 industry keynote and panel discussion sessions will be organized, covering insightful topics ranging from lighting market outlook, growth drivers and challenges, human-centric lighting, lighting design for retail, hospitality and public spaces, lighting design for boutique hotels, smart and intelligent lighting, future of aesthetic lighting, lighting of tomorrow’s smart cities, green lighting policies, carbon neutral lighting to festival lighting designs, to name a few.
The Southeast Asian LED lighting market is valued to be over US$ 3 billion in 2022. Smart city projects are boasting demands for smart living, smart home and smart lighting solutions, with smart technology being the “next normal” in all future residential and commercial property projects.
The “Shaping the Future of Lighting & Design” Conference is expected to be attended by over 1000 lighting manufacturers, architects, designers, engineers, developers, urban planners, government officials and academics all wanting to understand the significant transformations in the lighting sector, driven by rapid technological advancement and evolving user demands.
This conference is part of a series of activities that will be organized during ASEAN Light + Design Expo 2025 that include business matching program, illuminating architecture design challenge, product demonstrations, and lighting design showcase bringing plenty of networking, collaboration, learning and idea sharing over 3-days.
In addition to speakers from the lighting, design architectural private sector companies, the conference will also be joined by speakers from the likes of Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency, Metropolitan Electricity Authority, Digital Economy Promotion Agency, Illuminating Engineering Association of Thailand, Thailand Interior Designers’ Association, Thailand Association of Landscape Architects, The King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi’s Centre of lighting and research and innovation, Kasetsart University’s Architecture Faculty, and Thai IOT Association, just to name a few.
The “Shaping the Future of Lighting & Design” Conference powered by ASEAN Light + Design Expo 2025 will provide attendees with in-depth and insightful understanding on the dynamics of this growing lighting and design market in Thailand and Southeast Asia. In addition, the conference offers plenty of networking opportunities for attendees to renew and seek new networks.
Join us in shaping the future of lighting and design in Bangkok this coming September!
IMPACT Exhibition Management Co., Ltd. (“IMPACT”) is the leading exhibition organizer in Thailand. Offering a full range of services for domestic and international exhibitions, conferences, meetings and special events, IMPACT has earned a well-deserved reputation as a highly professional and reliable show manager/organizer amongst the public and private sectors. Through face-to-face and digital channels, and working hand-in-hand with international trade associations, organizers and corporations across a broad spectrum of industries, IMPACT creates environments to help you build a network of professional contacts in the course of one event.
MEX Exhibitions Pvt. Ltd. is an international exhibition company with a strong presence of over four decades in the advertising industry, over 27 years in publishing & 20 years in exhibitions. The company has produced more than 100 market-leading trade exhibitions for various segments in addition to publishing various magazines & advertising trade directories of repute. Successful exhibitions are conducted all over India, Dubai, Singapore, Canada and Thailand.
Lenovo brings Tech World to CES 2026 with the theme “Smarter AI for All”
ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® announces Yuanqing Yang, Chairman and CEO, Lenovo as a keynote speaker at CES® 2026. Lenovo will take its flagship event, Tech World, to CES, where global business gets done. Having Lenovo Tech World at CES puts decision-makers, partners, and media all in one place. For the past decade, Tech World has been Lenovo’s platform to unveil new technologies, products, and solutions.
Yuanqing Yang, Chairman and CEO, Lenovo
The event at Sphere, which will showcase content created exclusively for Lenovo by Sphere Studios, Sphere’s in-house immersive content studio, marks the second consecutive year that a CES keynote will be delivered at the cutting-edge venue. Tech World comes as Lenovo and Sphere enter a multi-year global partnership, making Lenovo An Official Technology Partner of Sphere Studios.
Tech World @ CES will explore how Lenovo is defining the future through the fusion of AI, devices, infrastructure, and services. As a global technology partner for both Formula 1® and the FIFA World Cup 26™, the audience will see not only how Lenovo innovation will help individuals and businesses, but also how the company plans to use AI and its full portfolio of technologies to change the game for sports fans in the years to come.
“Over the past decade, Tech World has become Lenovo’s key platform to reveal our vision, showcase our innovation, and launch our most exciting products, solutions, and partnerships,” said Yuanqing Yang, Chairman and CEO, Lenovo. “Now, set against the backdrop of CES 2026, we’ll give the audience an exclusive look at how our technology has revolutionized F1, unveil our plans for the first-ever AI-powered FIFA World Cup next summer, and create a hyper-personalized agent-native experience for individuals while unleashing Lenovo Hybrid AI Advantage for enterprise customers. Sphere is the perfect match for Lenovo in Las Vegas, where we will celebrate and share our commitment to delivering smarter AI for all by constantly redefining how technology can engage, inspire, and empower.”
Under Yang’s leadership, Lenovo has grown from the world’s #1 PC manufacturer to a US$69 billion global technology powerhouse serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets and manufacturing in 11 markets across five continents. Yang is passionate about tech advancing broader societal progress, not just business growth. He is the recipient of many awards and industry accolades, including Barron’s Best CEOs and the Edison Achievement Award.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Lenovo and Yuanqing Yang to the CES keynote stage. CES is where innovators show up, and I look forward to seeing his vision for the technology solving big global challenges come to life at the incredible Sphere,” said Gary Shapiro, CEO and Vice Chair, CTA.
As a Fortune Global 500 technology company, Lenovo rethinks the way organizations use hybrid AI to evolve their business. The keynote at Sphere will offer a unique experience that presents Lenovo’s story in innovative ways.
“As a venue at the forefront of innovation, Sphere is a powerful platform for visionary brands looking to create transformative events and experiences,” said Jennifer Koester, President and COO, Sphere. “We are honored to collaborate with Lenovo not only to help bring their vision to life during this CES Keynote, but also as part of our broader partnership that will leverage Lenovo technology to deliver immersive experiences across all Sphere events.”
At CES 2025, Delta used Sphere’s immersive capabilities, including its haptic seats, to create a multi-sensory experience for over 8000 attendees.
“Having the first ever CES keynote at Sphere was a huge highlight of our 2025 show,” said Kinsey Fabrizio, President, CTA. “We look forward to experiencing how Lenovo will use Sphere to showcase how tech powers all industries.”
Don’t miss the opportunity to experience a CES keynote in Sphere — an event that will demonstrate how Lenovo is driving progress and reimagining our digital future. The keynote is at 5:00 PM PT on Tuesday, January 6. Information on ticketing and logistics will be available soon.
This event is only open to credentialed CES attendees. Sign up for alerts about CES 2026 registration, opening this fall.
About CES®: CES is the most powerful tech event in the world – the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators. This is where the world’s biggest brands do business and meet new partners, and the sharpest innovators hit the stage. Owned and produced by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, CES features every aspect of the tech sector. CES 2026 takes place Jan. 6-9 in Las Vegas. Learn more at CES.tech and follow CES on social.
About Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®: As North America’s largest technology trade association, CTA is the tech sector. Our members are the world’s leading innovators – from startups to global brands – helping support more than 18 million American jobs. CTA owns and produces CES® – the most powerful tech event in the world. Find us at CTA.tech. Follow us @CTAtech.
Inviting Creators Worldwide to Capture the Rhythm of Creativity
BREA, Calif., Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, today announced the launch of the 6th ColorPro Awards Global Visual Arts Competition[1], inviting creators worldwide to submit original visual artworks inspired by this year’s theme: “FLOW.” Entries are open through September 20, 2025[2], offering participants the chance to win a share of a prize pool valued at over US$33,000, along with two opportunities to win a high-performance ColorPro monitor through the monthly Lucky Draw.
The 6th ColorPro Awards: FLOW Teaser
This year’s theme, “FLOW,” celebrates creativity that feels fluid, purposeful, and alive—where ideas pour out like a stream, not a struggle. Whether expressed through still imagery or dynamic visuals, the focus is on movement, rhythm, and a clear sense of artistic direction.
“FLOW is more than movement—it’s the harmony between inspiration and execution,” said Oscar Lin, General Manager of the Monitor Business Unit at ViewSonic. “The ColorPro Awards celebrates that creative state, offering a global platform to spotlight bold ideas and elevate diverse artistic voices. Last year, the theme ‘MOMENTUM’ drew over 10,000 entries from more than 100 countries and regions. We look forward to seeing how creators bring FLOW to life in their unique ways this year.”
A Global Stage for Creative Brilliance Now in its sixth edition, the ColorPro Awards continue to celebrate artistic excellence across four key categories: Photography, Videography, Digital Art, and Generated Art. This year’s competition is backed by the promotional support of leading industry partners—Calibrite, Lexar, Pantone®, Shooters, Shoot The Face, and Vertex Mode—underscoring a shared commitment to fostering the global creative community.
Entries will be reviewed by a distinguished international panel of visual artists, filmmakers, and creative leaders. Submissions will be assessed based on five key criteria: aesthetics, creativity, storytelling, relevance to the “FLOW” theme, and overall execution. The complete list of judges can be viewed at: ColorPro Awards Judges.
Winners will receive cash prizes, ColorPro monitors, and a suite of professional creative tools, including products from leading brands such as Pantone, Calibrite, AMD, and Lexar, a 12-month Tinyspace membership, and more. In addition, winning artwork will gain global visibility through ColorPro’s digital platforms, international exhibitions, and official award showcases.
Interpreting “FLOW” Through the Artists’ Lens As part of this year’s ColorPro Awards, ViewSonic invited a global group of advocates to explore the theme of “FLOW” through their unique visual perspective. The result is a rich tapestry of visual storytelling that captures movement, rhythm, and fluidity across diverse environments and moments.
Among the featured creators, photographer, videographer, and content creator, Forrest Funk, draws inspiration from the natural world. In his image of Kebler Pass, golden light leads the viewer’s eye through a vibrant cascade of foliage, capturing the organic rhythm of the landscape.
Shifting from nature to craftsmanship, Chris Ha, an award-winning travel photographer, highlights the artistry of human hands. His photo of a Vietnamese artisan swirling blue fishing nets mirrors the gentle motion of water, drawing viewers into a meditative moment of focused, purposeful work.
Exploring the subtle beauty of daily life, visual storyteller Ashraful Arefin captures the graceful flow of liquid and steam as a man pours hot tea. The image reveals how even the simplest routines can reflect elegance, rhythm, and flow.
Bringing a more atmospheric perspective, digital artist Sara Pardo Vázquez presents a tranquil composition where light, air, and nature align. Her piece captures a fleeting moment of harmony, reflecting the ephemeral essence of FLOW in the present.
To discover more inspiring artwork and creative insights from these featured artists, visit the ColorPro Awards Pro Tips site.
Monthly Lucky Draw: Win a ColorPro Monitor Participants who submit an eligible entry for the competition, complete a brief post-submission survey, and follow @ColorPro on Instagram[3] will be entered into a monthly Lucky Draw to win a high-performance ColorPro monitor[4]. Entries submitted in August will be eligible for both the August and September draws, while those submitted in September will qualify for the final draw only.
To learn more about the 6th ColorPro Awards, submit your entry, and access full contest information, including official rules, eligibility requirements, prizes, and featured artist content, please visit: www.viewsonic.com/colorpro/event/colorproawards2025.
[1] ViewSonic International Corp., located in New Taipei City, Taiwan, is the host and sponsor of the contest. ViewSonic International Corp. is a subsidiary of ViewSonic Corp., located in California, USA.
[2] The submission for the 6th ColorPro Awards Global Visual Arts Competition begins on August 1, 2025, at 12:01 AM Coordinated Universal Time (“UTC”) and ends on September 20, 2025, at 11:59 PM UTC.
[3] This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by, or associated with, Instagram.
[4] No purchase necessary.
About ViewSonic Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Brea, California, ViewSonic is a leading global provider of visual solutions for the education, business, and consumer markets, with a presence in over 100 countries. The company delivers a unified ecosystem of hardware, software, and services with seamless integration. Its product portfolio includes monitors, projectors, interactive displays, LED displays, commercial displays, video conferencing systems, and industrial solutions. Complementing its hardware is a robust suite of software offerings—including myViewBoard, ClassSwift, TeamOne, Manager, and AirSync—featuring AI-powered tools for collaboration, device optimization, and management. ViewSonic supports customers at every stage, helping them achieve their goals and create a lasting impact by empowering people everywhere to connect with purpose and See the Difference. Learn more at www.viewsonic.com.
About Shoot The Face Shoot The Face is a global portrait photography award that celebrates powerful storytelling through human connection. The awards feature two categories: One Frame and Photo Essay. Submissions open in November.
About Calibrite Calibrite is dedicated to providing the very best solutions for photographers, filmmakers, designers and content creators who love color and demand the very best tools for their color-critical workflow. Learn more at https://calibrite.com/
About Lexar Founded in 1996, Lexar was born out of innovation to create industry-leading data storage and memory solutions worldwide. Lexar is a top choice for photographers and creatives. Our memory solutions are designed to meet the high demands of capturing and storing stunning images, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. We offer a comprehensive array of consumer storage and memory products, including memory cards, USB Flash Drives, card readers, solid-state drives, and DRAM. With so many options, it’s easy to find the right Lexar solution to fit your needs. Learn more at www.lexar.com.
About Pantone Pantone provides the universal language of color that enables color-critical decisions through every stage of the workflow for brands and manufacturers. More than 10 million designers and producers around the world rely on Pantone products and services to help define, communicate and control color from inspiration to realization – leveraging advanced X-Rite technology to achieve color consistency across various materials and finishes for graphics, fashion and product design. Pantone Standards feature digital and physical color specification and workflow tools. The Pantone Color Institute™ provides customized color standards, brand identity and product color consulting as well as trend forecasting inclusive of Pantone Color of the Year, Fashion Runway Color Trend Reports, color psychology and more. Pantone B2B Licensing incorporates the Pantone Color System into different products and services, enabling licensees to communicate and reproduce Pantone values and improve efficiencies for their users. Pantone Lifestyle brings color and design together across apparel, home, and accessories. Learn more at www.pantone.com and connect with Pantone on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
About SHOOTERS SHOOTERS is a global creative community that hosts unique energy-filled events for creators to shoot, network, and meet like minded people from around the world. Since its inception in 2016, the community has harnessed the power of social media to grow into the millions, continuing to expand rapidly worldwide. With 12 hubs around the globe and more on the horizon, SHOOTERS welcomes new members to join its ever-growing community. For more information, please visit www.worldshooters.com or explore @world.shooters and @uk.shooters on Instagram.
About Vertex Mode Vertex Mode is a creative platform and online store for 3D artists, designers, and digital creators. We offer tutorials, industry insights, and production-ready assets to support artists in games, animation, and real-time media. Explore more at https://vertexmode.com.
About Tinyspace Tinyspace is a premier portfolio, resume, and job application platform designed to help UX, UI, CX, product, service, and graphic design professionals land their next gig. Discover more at https://hey.tinyspace.io.
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