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Transforming Entertainment with AI: Vyin AI Redefines Hyper-Personalized Interactions

TAIPEI, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Vyin AI, an artificial intelligence brand under Gamania Group, is breaking new ground by seamlessly integrating AI with celebrity IP to revolutionize the entertainment landscape. Its “Immersive AI Experience Exhibition” in Taipei, held from December 20, 2024, to January 19, 2025, drew over 20,000 visitors, demonstrating how advanced AI models can redefine interactive experiences and open doors to new business applications.

The AI Trend Exploration Station became a popular check-in spot in Taipei's Xinyi District during the 2024 Christmas season, with the performing band P!SCO featured in the picture.
The AI Trend Exploration Station became a popular check-in spot in Taipei’s Xinyi District during the 2024 Christmas season, with the performing band P!SCO featured in the picture.

“While it solves certain problems, the focus on generative AI in the current market ignores real business needs,” noted Benjamin Chen, Chief Strategy Officer at Gamania Group and Head of the AI Innovation Lab. “It’s time to return to basics—prioritizing core business challenges and leveraging the right technologies to address them. Only by tackling the root issues can we fully realize AI’s transformative value for businesses.”

Revolutionizing Celebrity AI Licensing: Tackling PR Risks with Vyin AI

Generative AI technologies, including chatbots, voice cloning, and video generation, are advancing at an unprecedented pace. However, the accuracy of AI-generated content has become a top concern across industries. Aside from objections over celebrity likenesses being used without permission, accuracy issues create unique challenges for entertainment. When they do give permission, many stars express doubts about the reliability of AI-generated voice and image content and how misuse could damage their reputation. This highlights a critical challenge: the risk of AI hallucination, where systems create false or misleading content.

In high-stakes areas like celebrity licensing, such inaccuracies can lead to PR disasters. Traditional approaches to mitigating these risks often rely on static, pre-recorded content, which limits the dynamic, real-time engagement fans desire and fails to deliver true commercial value for businesses.

Enter Vyin AI’s Vyin Brain—a groundbreaking generative AI chatbot engineered for accuracy and reliability. By employing a unique multi-hub brain architecture, it separates knowledge processing from language generation, dramatically reducing hallucinations. Coupled with D-RAG Technology, Vyin Brain achieves an extraordinary 93% precision rate, outpacing the industry standard of 53%. This ensures contextually sound, dependable interactions, redefining possibilities in celebrity IP licensing.

For celebrity-focused use cases, Vyin Brain provides a tailored approach to risk management by simulating and preempting potentially risky scenarios. For example, for information about  celebrities, where topics like personal relationships can be controversial, the system is specifically designed to deliver cautious, tactful responses within predefined boundaries. This not only ensures reputational safety for celebrities but also maintains meaningful fan engagement.

When integrated with Vyin AI’s real-time video generation capabilities, the result is an unrivaled platform for seamless, secure interactions between celebrities and their fans. By harmonizing innovation with responsibility, Vyin AI is setting a new gold standard for AI applications in the entertainment industry.

A Showcase of AI x IP Synergy

The Taipei exhibition spotlighted how Vyin AI integrates proprietary data and intellectual property (IP) to create transformative audience experiences.

  • AI Voice Station: Partnering with iconic Taiwanese pop groups FEniX and CRYXTAL, Vyin AI’s models analyze each idol’s language style, emotional nuances, and thought patterns to create hyper-realistic AI avatars. Fans can have one-on-one voice conversations with their idols, experiencing personalized interactions in real time.

CRYXTAL members engage in voice conversations with their exclusive AI avatars, experiencing immersive interactions that simulate human perception and emotions
CRYXTAL members engage in voice conversations with their exclusive AI avatars, experiencing immersive interactions that simulate human perception and emotions

  • AI DJ Heart: This immersive installation combines music, lighting, and interaction powered by Vyin Brain. Users simply chat with the AI DJ, which analyzes their language, emotional state, and preferences to create a personalized playlist. The experience is enhanced with synchronized light shows, offering a multi-sensory journey.

These interactive installations demonstrated how Vyin AI’s multi-modal capabilities and audience-centric design redefine personalization.

To explore deploying AI in your organization, contact Vyin AI for a demo: https://www.vyin.ai/?lang=en-US

Scaling Beyond Entertainment

“Vyin AI is transforming how businesses communicate with their audiences by enabling true two-way conversations and hyper-personalized experiences,” said Benjamin Chen. “While entertainment is just the beginning, our technology has applications in retail, hospitality, dining, and even telehealth. Imagine AI delivering personalized services across industries to make everyday interactions smarter and more meaningful.”

In the entertainment sector, Vyin AI is also exploring groundbreaking possibilities, such as creating AI-powered celebrity avatars, generative content platforms, and entirely new forms of interactive entertainment. By unlocking new value for IP, Vyin AI aims to reshape how audiences engage with brands and icons.

About Vyin AI

Established in July 2024 under the Gamania Group’s AI Innovation Lab, Vyin AI is a global leader in pioneering purpose-built AI models, driven by its mission to improve human lives through accessible, customizable, and impactful AI. Its multi-modal models — Vyin Brain and Vyin Sales — deliver breakthrough precision and autonomy across industries.

SK hynix Acquires ‘TISAX’ Certification for the First Time in the Memory Industry

– Acquires TISAX certification for domestic sites, meeting the level of information security needs of the global automotive industry

– Company plans to lead the automotive memory market by building trust with customers

SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SK hynix Inc. (or “the company”, www.skhynix.com) announced today that it has acquired TISAX[1], the global automobile industry information security certification, for the first time in the memory industry.

[1]Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange (TISAX): A global information security certification system operated by the ENX Association based on the evaluation criteria established by the German Automotive Industry Association (VDA), aiming to standardize information security between companies in the automotive industry supply chain

SK hynix has obtained TISAX for all domestic sites located in Icheon, Bundang and Cheongju, and has been internationally accepted for the security capabilities required by the global automobile industry. Through this, the company aims to accelerate the development of high-performance memory solutions essential for realizing AI-based future automobile technology.

With the expansion of the electric vehicle market, autonomous driving, and the development of connected car[2] technology, the importance of electronic parts is growing rapidly. In line with these changes, automotive semiconductors, which are widely used in electric equipment, are positioned as major components of automobiles.

[2]Connected Car: A car which communicates with other vehicles or traffic and communication infrastructure in real time, helps drivers with convenience and traffic safety, and provides various Internet services

In particular, automotive semiconductors are applied to key safety systems of automobiles such as ADAS[3], brake systems and engine control, requiring a higher level of reliability than general semiconductors. In addition, as hacking and malicious code attacks targeting automobiles have increased recently, systematic security management in the manufacturing process is being emphasized as well as strengthening the performance of semiconductors themselves.

[3]Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS): a state-of-the-art driver assistance system which recognizes some of the numerous situations that may occur while driving, judges the situation, and controls the machinery 

In response, SK hynix acquired TISAX, which global automotive customers are proposing as a mandatory requirement. The company expects that the certification results can be shared with various suppliers to minimize duplication costs and contribute to long-term business promotion with them.

“With this certification, we will strengthen cooperation with global automakers and major automotive parts companies,” said Jong-Hwan Kim, Vice President and Head of DRAM Development at SK hynix. “We will also lead the next-generation automotive memory market by building trust with customers based on a thorough security system.”

About SK hynix Inc.

SK hynix Inc., headquartered in Korea, is the world’s top-tier semiconductor supplier offering Dynamic Random Access Memory chips (“DRAM”), flash memory chips (“NAND flash”), and CMOS Image Sensors (“CIS”) for a wide range of distinguished customers globally. The Company’s shares are traded on the Korea Exchange, and the Global Depository shares are listed on the Luxemburg Stock Exchange. Further information about SK hynix is available at www.skhynix.com, news.skhynix.com.

Foretellix and MathWorks Partner on Innovative Toolchain to Accelerate Mazda’s Next Generation AV Development

TOKYO and  SUNNYVALE, Calif. , Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Strategic technological integration between Foretellix, the leading provider of data-driven autonomy development toolchains, and MathWorks, the leading developer of mathematical computing software, helps Mazda’s next generation of AD/ADAS development. This collaboration accelerates the development and deployment of safer, more robust autonomous systems

The integration of Foretellix’s Foretify™ platform with Simulink® and Automated Driving Toolbox from MathWorks, enables developers to generate, execute, and analyze large-scale scenarios in a virtual environment. The Foretellix and MathWorks technology stack enables Mazda to move real-world driving data into the virtual simulation environment to test and scale scenarios. This powerful combination helps engineering teams identify edge cases, uncover gaps in coverage, and validate performance earlier in the development process—reducing time to market while improving system quality and safety.

Mazda Pioneers the Foretellix and MathWorks Integration

Mazda is utilizing the Foretellix and MathWorks integrated solution to test and validate its AD/ADAS systems in a virtual environment, allowing engineers to convert real-world driving data into actionable simulation scenarios. These scenarios are automatically analyzed for coverage gaps, safety performance, and system robustness.

Yasuhide Yano, Deputy General Manager of the Integrated Control Systems Development Division at Mazda, said, “In the development of next-generation AD/ADAS systems, which are becoming more and more complex, it is very important to identify potential risks and improve system quality from the early stages of development in order to achieve zero accidents. By using Foretify, Simulink, and Automated Driving Toolbox, efficient and exhaustive verification can be performed in a virtual environment to achieve our goals in a short period of time. In addition, the use of coverage maps enables us to conduct verification while also contributing to our sustainability goals with a zero-carbon footprint.”

A Unified Technology Stack for Scalable AD/ADAS Development

The Foretellix platform automatically generates an unlimited number of concrete, relevant, and valid scenarios, which are executed within the MathWorks Automated Driving Toolbox simulation environment. The solution provides developers with tools to measure test coverage, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and safety checks. This process significantly accelerates testing timelines and enables customers, like Mazda, to efficiently expand Operational Design Domains (ODDs) through early-stage, virtual validation.

Ziv Binyamini, CEO and Co-Founder of Foretellix, emphasized the importance of this collaboration: “We are excited to partner with MathWorks to provide a unified technology stack that empowers developers at OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and AV stack providers to launch AD/ADAS programs with confidence. The integration of Foretellix and MathWorks software will enable Mazda to accelerate the development of safe, autonomous vehicles, improve testing efficiency and reduce development costs.”

MathWorks’ Commitment to Accelerating Innovation

“As ADAS and autonomous driving systems grow in complexity, it is essential for developers to have tools that enable efficient, scalable, and comprehensive testing early in the design process,” said Naga Pemmaraju, Product Manager, Autonomous Systems at MathWorks. “By combining the simulation and algorithm development capabilities of MATLAB and Simulink Automated Driving Toolbox with Foretellix’s advanced scenario generation and validation platform, we empower engineering teams to accelerate innovation, reduce development costs, and improve system safety.”

The technological integration between Foretellix and MathWorks represents a major step forward in achieving safer autonomous driving systems while meeting time-to-market and sustainability goals.

For more information, visit Foretellix.com

About Mazda

Mazda Motor Corporation, headquartered in Hiroshima, Japan, is a global automotive manufacturer known for its distinctive design, innovative technology, and exceptional driving dynamics. With a rich heritage dating back to 1920, Mazda has consistently delivered vehicles that embody the spirit of “Zoom-Zoom,” reflecting a passion for driving and a commitment to craftsmanship. The company’s product lineup includes a range of cars and SUVs, each designed to provide a harmonious blend of performance, efficiency, and safety. Mazda is dedicated to sustainable practices and is actively pursuing initiatives to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. For more information, visit www.mazda.com 

About Foretellix

Foretellix is the gold standard for data-driven autonomy development toolchains. Foretellix’s Foretify™ toolchain enables a fast, measurable, and trusted path to safe and scalable autonomy that helps you launch with confidence. Building on its industry leading V&V technology, Foretellix is enabling the AI autonomy revolution. Foretellix has offices in the US, Europe, and Asia. For more information, visit www.foretellix.com

About MathWorks

MathWorks is the leading developer of mathematical computing software. MATLAB, the language of engineers and scientists, is a programming environment for algorithm development, data analysis, visualization, and numeric computation. Simulink is a block diagram environment for simulation and Model-Based Design of multidomain and embedded engineering systems. Engineers and scientists worldwide rely on these products to accelerate the pace of discovery, innovation, and development in automotive, aerospace, communications, electronics, industrial automation, and other industries. MATLAB and Simulink are fundamental teaching and research tools in the world’s top universities and learning institutions. Founded in 1984, MathWorks employs more than 6,500 people in 34 offices around the world, with headquarters in Natick, Massachusetts, USA. For additional information, visit mathworks.com

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GCCL Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Ensuring Consistent, Reliable Clinical Trial Data in APAC

GCCL is committed to customer success, emphasizing quality control at every stage—from analysis consulting and sample processing to data management—ensuring efficient clinical trials and research analyses.

SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan recently assessed the clinical sample analysis services industry and, based on its findings, recognizes Global Clinical Central Lab (GCCL) with the 2025 Asia-Pacific Customer Value Leadership Award. The company has rapidly established itself as a key player in central lab services, supporting the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries with robust expertise and commitment to quality. Specializing in multinational clinical trials across APAC, GCCL provides comprehensive sample analysis and bioanalytical services aligned with international standard protocols and rigorous quality control measures, ensuring consistent and reliable clinical trial data. Supported by a network of over 200 partners worldwide, GCCL’s end-to-end service model meets clients’ diverse needs across the entire clinical trial cycle, making it a trusted, innovative clinical research partner globally.

GCCL offers comprehensive in-house services that ensure rigorous quality control and deliver reliable clinical trial outcomes to support successful drug approvals. Unlike other global clinical lab organizations in the region that often outsource services (e.g., shipping samples for bio-analytical lab analysis to the United States, central lab samples to Singapore, and infectious materials to Biosafety Level 3 [BL3] facilities in other countries), GCCL operates as an “all-in-one lab for clinical trials in APAC.” By providing a bioanalytical lab, central lab, and BL3 facility in its South Korea-based facility, GCCL minimizes sample movement. This ensures high sample stability, reliable data, and significant cost savings through reduced logistics expenses. Additionally, owing to its comprehensive in-house capabilities and global quality standard logistics system, the company excels in processing time-sensitive samples (e.g., peripheral blood mononuclear cells) collected in South Korea. GCCL can collect, prepare, and freeze these samples in a record eight hours (compared to the 24 to 32 hours needed if samples are sent to other central labs in the region), maximizing sample integrity and data quality.

Unmesh Lal, research director at Frost & Sullivan, observes, “GCCL’s strategic approach of offering a comprehensive suite of services under one lab sets it apart in the competitive clinical sample analysis industry. With rigorous end-to-end quality control and ongoing enhancements to its service capabilities, GCCL strengthens its position as a leader in the APAC clinical sample analysis space.”

GCCL enhances quality assurance through advanced technology integration, effectively minimizing errors, improving precision, and ensuring data reliability. By implementing the BIO-RAD Evolis system and droplet digital polymerase chain reaction to automate manual tasks, GCCL ensures greater precision and consistency in bioanalytical testing, guaranteeing data accuracy and successful drug development. In addition, the company’s proprietary platform, G-HUB ensures comprehensive sample tracking and management and trial results recording, which enhances data reliability, transparency, and traceability.

By staying attuned to new drug development trends, customer feedback, and industry insights, GCCL helps customers expedite clinical trials and enhance operational efficiency. The company consistently prioritizes providing customer value over standardized approaches by customizing its solutions to align with each customer’s specific needs and objectives. It leverages strategic partnerships to connect customers with partner organizations, ensuring they address needs comprehensively and handle time-sensitive cases efficiently. It guarantees quality and enables effective urgent analyses and localized management.

“GCCL performs target segmentation according to the unique characteristics of each customer, enabling it to provide customized quotations and solutions. Ongoing enhancements to its service offerings, personalized support, and a steadfast commitment to each customer’s unique needs further reinforce GCCL’s dedication to excellence. This overall customer-first approach offers immense value to existing and new customers and solidifies GCCL’s reputation in the market,” adds Rubini Kamal, best practices research analyst at Frost & Sullivan. With its strong overall performance, Global Clinical Central Lab earns Frost & Sullivan’s 2025 Asia-Pacific Customer Value Leadership Award in the clinical sample analysis services industry.

Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents this award to the company that has demonstrated excellence in implementing strategies that proactively create value for its customers with a focus on improving the return on the investment that customers make in its services or products. The award recognizes the company’s unique focus on augmenting the value that its customers receive, beyond simply good customer service, leading to improved customer retention and customer base expansion.

Frost & Sullivan Best Practices awards recognize companies in various regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior performance in leadership, technological innovation, customer service, and strategic product development. Industry analysts compare market participants and measure performance through in-depth interviews, analyses, and extensive secondary research to identify best practices in the industry.

About Frost & Sullivan

For six decades, Frost & Sullivan has been world-renowned for its role in helping investors, corporate leaders, and governments navigate economic changes and identify disruptive technologies, megatrends, new business models, and companies to action, resulting in a continuous flow of growth opportunities to drive future success. Contact us: Start the discussion. Contact us: Start the discussion.

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About GCCL

GCCL specializes in clinical trial sample analysis, providing comprehensive analytical services across all phases of clinical trials, from phase I to phase IV. With a diverse range of globally accredited analysis platforms, including GCLP certification and a dedicated sample logistics system, GCCL ensures high-quality, reliable results. Leveraging extensive expertise in clinical sample analysis, the company supports partners across Asia and beyond, delivering customized and compliant analytical solutions.

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Global Africa Business Initiative Calls for a Bold Reimagining of Africa’s Economic Narrative

NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) issued its Unstoppable Africa 2024 Executive Summary today, shedding light on transformative strategies and solutions to reshape Africa’s financial narrative and accelerate economic growth.

The report highlights GABI’s call for the development of an inclusive financing model to address Africa’s unique challenges, focusing on concessional financing, attracting private sector investment and mobilizing domestic resources as essential mechanisms to unlock the continent’s potential. The report also stresses the importance of African institutions taking the lead in changing global risk perceptions and supporting innovative financial solutions to de-risk projects and secure long-term investments.

In its third year, GABI’s annual flagship event, Unstoppable Africa, has firmly established itself as the premier Africa-focused event in New York during the United Nations General Assembly high-level opening week, drawing interest and participation from global leaders.

Sanda Ojiambo, United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and CEO of the UN Global Compact said, “The GABI 2024 Executive Summary captures the transformative outcomes of the highly successful ‘Unstoppable Africa’ event, reflecting the groundbreaking solutions and impactful discussions that transpired. This event has played a crucial role in bringing together key stakeholders to discuss and align on these transformative strategies. 

“By highlighting key initiatives and partnerships, this report underscores our commitment to positioning Africa at the center of global economic transformation. It is not just a reflection of our progress but a call to action for continued collaboration and ambition. We believe that by aligning with the aspirations of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals and Agenda 2063, we can unlock the full potential of Africa and contribute to a prosperous future for all.”

A Landmark Event

The “Unstoppable Africa” event was held on 25-26 September 2024 on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.  With over 4,000 participants, including 1,545 in person and 2,531 online, the event drew notable figures including six Heads of State and Government from Barbados, Côte D’Ivoire, DRC, Eswatini, the Netherlands, and Poland, along with 14 Government Ministers from 13 countries.

Key figures from the global private sector, top business leaders, and icons from the sports, music, and creative industries also spoke at and attended the conference.

Key Findings of the GABI 2024 Executive Summary    

The report focuses on significant achievements in the energy sector, such as the Mission 300 initiative, which aims to provide clean energy access to 300 million Africans by 2030. It highlights successful examples from Togo, Mauritania, and Ghana, where distributed renewable energy solutions such as mini-grids are significantly expanding energy access to rural and underserved communities. The vital role of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Africa’s energy transition is stressed, along with the need to empower these enterprises by bridging gaps in finance and climate action knowledge.

In the realm of digital transformation, the report accentuates the continent’s rapid technological adoption and youthful population as key drivers for economic growth. It focuses on comprehensive digital upskilling programs that are equipping African youth with the necessary skills to thrive in a digital economy. The report  highlights the launch of Itana, Africa’s first Digital Economic Zone where global and Pan-African companies can incorporate online, operate remotely, and access the African talent pool and market.

The creative industries are identified as vital economic drivers. The report highlights the potential of Africa’s vibrant fashion, film, music, and entertainment sectors to deliver jobs, boost tourism, and build the African brand.

In the sports sector, the report states the need for modern infrastructure and the establishment of continental leagues to enhance economic growth, social cohesion, and cultural diplomacy. It spotlights initiatives like the Queens of the Continent Foundation and the NBA Africa Startup Accelerator Award, which are creating opportunities for young athletes and entrepreneurs.

Core Themes

Unstoppable Africa focused on five themes:

  1. Energy Access and Transition: Public-private partnerships, policy frameworks, and blended finance were emphasized as keys to clean energy solutions.
  2. Inclusive Growth and Trade: Discussions on reshaping Africa’s financial narrative stressed the need for private investment and the advancement of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).
  3. Digital Transformation: Bridging the digital divide and equipping youth with digital skills were identified as priorities. The progress of the UNDP Timbuktoo Initiative was celebrated.
  4. Creative Industries: Africa’s cultural sectors were recognized as essential to both economic growth and global influence.
  5. Sports: Calls for modern sports infrastructure and continental leagues marked their potential to drive economic and social impact.

GABI 2025

This year, GABI will convene the 4th edition of Unstoppable Africa on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly at Marriott Marquis Hotel in Mid-Town Manhattan, New York City on Sunday and Monday 21-22 September 2025. Once again, the convening will bring together the private sector, governments, policymakers, global and regional stakeholders to develop actionable frameworks for Africa’s development.     

Additionally, GABI plans on hosting several GABI Bridges events throughout the year, including a side event at the Africa CEO Forum on May 12 -13 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.  These engagements will provide focused discussions on specific topics, building up to the flagship forum in September.

Access the Unstoppable Africa 2024 Executive Summary Report here. For more information on the GABI and Unstoppable Africa 2024, visit https://gabi.unglobalcompact.org/

 

Dubai Fountain Undergoes a Stunning Revamp: Temporary Closure Announced for Upgrade and Enhancement

Starting in May, the iconic attraction will be closed for five months

DUBAI, UAE, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Emaar has announced the temporary closure of Dubai Fountain, the world’s largest performing fountain, located at Downtown Dubai, to undergo a comprehensive upgrade and routine upkeep. The renovation will commence in May and is expected to take five months to complete.

 

Dubai Fountain Undergoes a Stunning Revamp: Temporary Closure Announced for Upgrade and Enhancement
Dubai Fountain Undergoes a Stunning Revamp: Temporary Closure Announced for Upgrade and Enhancement

 

For years, Dubai Fountain has been the heartbeat of Downtown Dubai, captivating millions of visitors with its synchronised water, music, and light performances. As a symbol of celebration and artistry, it has set the stage for unforgettable moments, applauded by audiences from all over the world.

This enhancement will ensure that the fountain continues to deliver breathtaking performances, elevating the visitor experience with even more mesmerising displays. The upgrades will include advanced technology, improved choreography, and an enhanced sound and lighting system, all designed to create an even more spectacular and immersive show. While the fountain takes a short break for these essential improvements, guests can still immerse themselves in the vibrant offerings of Downtown Dubai, from its world-class shopping and dining experiences at Dubai Mall to its stunning views of Burj Khalifa.

Commenting on the upgrade, Mr. Mohamed Alabbar, Founder of Emaar, stated: “Dubai Fountain is more than a spectacle—it is a reflection of Dubai’s soul, where art, innovation, and emotion come together in perfect harmony. As we elevate this iconic landmark, we continue to create experiences that connect people, inspire wonder, and stand the test of time.”

Emaar remains committed to delivering exceptional experiences, and is excited to unveil an even more spectacular Dubai Fountain upon its return. The fountain’s temporary closure will allow for the necessary improvements to preserve its iconic status as one of the world’s most celebrated water features, ensuring that it remains a cherished destination for years to come.

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TCL Debuts Its Latest Commercial Display Innovations at ISE 2025

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TCL Electronics, a leading consumer electronics brand and the world’s top two TV brand, today showcased diverse flagship commercial display products and solutions at the Integrated Systems Europe (ISE 2025). Highlights included digital signage, CMS, IFPD, and FPD, designed to empower smart retail, smart offices, and smart education through TCL’s vertically integrated supply chain.

Advancing Digital Signage with the TM/TB Series

At ISE 2025, TCL unveiled its TM/TB series of digital signage, demonstrating advancements in picture quality, design, and software. Featuring 4K UHD resolution and 93% DCI-P3 color gamut, the TM/TB series delivers meticulous detail and lifelike visuals. Combined with TCL’s professional color calibration and auto gamma correction technology, the TM/TB series achieves a color accuracy of ΔE<1.2, rivaling professional-grade equipment. Enhanced brightness and contrast ratios create vivid images, while TCL's anti-glare panels ensure clear visuals in bright environments such as shopping malls, retail stores, airports, and train stations.

Advancing Digital Signage with the TM/TB Series
Advancing Digital Signage with the TM/TB Series

The TM/TB series also stands out with its ultra-slim design, featuring a body thickness of 27.9mm and a bezel width of 9.9mm. The sleek back panel includes integrated cable management channels, enabling seamless close-to-wall mounting. Available in sizes from 43″ to 85″, the series caters to both horizontal and vertical installations, making it ideal for retail, hospitality, corporate offices, and public transportation.

Equipped with TCL’s proprietary EShow CMS, the TM/TB series allows users to effortlessly manage devices via a cloud platform. It also offers exceptional compatibility with standardized APIs for easy third-party CMS integration. Powered by TCL Share+ software, the series supports wireless screen sharing from smartphones, tablets, and laptops.

Enhancing Workspaces with Corporate Display Solutions

To address the needs of modern workplaces, TCL also introduced various innovative office solutions, including two concept models with a minimalist design featuring transparent materials and high-gloss metal stands. The models also feature vibrant colors delivering a strong visual impact, inspiring creativity and creating a high-tech environment.

Among the product offerings, the E and M Series flat panel displays were showcased. Available in sizes ranging from 55″ to 115″, the E and M Series deliver exceptional performance for presentations and virtual meetings.

Additionally, the flagship 115E60, the world’s largest QD-Mini LED Flat Panel Display, features QD-Mini LED technology with over 20,000 dimming zones and 97% DCI-P3 color gamut, delivering vibrant colors and sharp details. Certified by TÜV Rheinland for low blue light and flicker-free performance, the 115E60 effectively protects users’ eye health during extended use.

Other showcased IFPD products included a 92″ ultra-wide display, a 50″ rotatable PCAP display, and an all-in-one display with integrated audio and video capabilities, catering to office needs such as video conferencing, writing, and screen sharing.

Empowering Education with QD-Mini LED and AI Technology

As a leader in the smart display industry, TCL also showcased how QD-Mini LED technology elevates educational products. The 75Q2 PRO delivers a peak brightness of 2,000 nits, a dynamic contrast ratio of 500,000:1, and ΔE≤1 color accuracy. Furthermore, powered by Local Dimming technology, the product improves image precision while achieving up to 50% energy savings, making it both visually impressive and environmentally friendly. 

TCL’s educational products, certified by Google EDLA, combine exceptional picture quality, eye protection, smooth touch control, and AI-enhanced clarity powered by a high-performance chipset and AI algorithms. Through innovative design and paper-based packaging, these products reduce weight by 15%, further aligning with TCL’s sustainability goals.

With its comprehensive manufacturing capabilities and global supply chain, TCL is well-positioned to meet diverse customer needs. From 23″ to 115″, TCL offers a full range of display solutions for retail, education, and corporate environments. By driving innovation and focusing on sustainability, TCL continues to deliver intelligent, efficient products that shape the future of commercial displays.

About TCL Electronics

TCL Electronics (1070.HK) is a leading consumer electronics brand and leader in the global television industry. TCL now operates in more than 160 markets around the world. The company specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of consumer electronics products ranging from TVs, audio, home appliances, mobile devices, smart glasses, commercial displays, and more. Visit the TCL website at https://www.tcl.com

 

Medtronic to announce financial results for its third quarter of fiscal year 2025

GALWAY, Ireland, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, today announced that it will report financial results for its third quarter of fiscal year 2025 on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. A news release will be issued at approximately 5:45 a.m. Central Standard Time (CST) and will be available at https://news.medtronic.com. The news release will include summary financial information for the company’s third quarter of fiscal year 2025, which ended on Friday, January 24, 2025.

Medtronic will host a video webcast at 7:00 a.m. CST on February 18, 2025, to discuss results for its third quarter of full fiscal year 2025. The webcast can be accessed at https://investorrelations.medtronic.com.

Within 24 hours of the broadcast, a replay and transcript of the prepared remarks will be available by clicking on the Events link at https://investorrelations.medtronic.com.

Looking ahead, Medtronic plans to report its fourth quarter fiscal year 2025 results on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. For fiscal year 2026, Medtronic plans to report its first, second, third, and fourth quarter results on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, November 18, 2025, February 17, 2026, and Wednesday, May 20, 2026, respectively. For these events, confirmation and additional details will be provided closer to the specific event.

About Medtronic
Bold thinking. Bolder actions. We are Medtronic. Medtronic plc, headquartered in Galway, Ireland, is the leading global healthcare technology company that boldly attacks the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people across more than 150 countries. Our technologies and therapies treat 70 health conditions and include cardiac devices, surgical robotics, insulin pumps, surgical tools, patient monitoring systems, and more. Powered by our diverse knowledge, insatiable curiosity, and desire to help all those who need it, we deliver innovative technologies that transform the lives of two people every second, every hour, every day. Expect more from us as we empower insight-driven care, experiences that put people second, and better outcomes for our world. In everything we do, we are engineering the extraordinary. For more information on Medtronic (NYSE: MDT), visit www.Medtronic.com and follow Medtronic on LinkedIn.

Any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties such as those described in Medtronic’s periodic reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results may differ materially from anticipated results.

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