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Complete Genomics Names Four Winners of Spatial Xcellerator Grant Program

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Complete Genomics, a leading innovator in genomic sequencing, today announced four winners from 30 applicants to its Spatial Xcellerator Grant Program. Winning projects address oncology, pediatric brain tumors, spinal cord injury and Alzheimer’s disease.

As the exclusive U.S. distributor of STOmics’ Stereo-seq technology for spatial transcriptomics, Complete Genomics launched the Spatial Xcellerator Grant Program and spatial certified service providers last year to promote advancements in spatial omics research.

“We designed the Spatial Xcellerator Grant Program to give scientists access to the most advanced spatial transcriptomics tools available,” said Rob Tarbox, vice president of product and marketing at Complete Genomics. “The creativity and scientific rigor of the winning projects illustrate the enormous potential of spatial omics to unlock new insights in areas like cancer, neurodegeneration and tissue regeneration. We’re proud to support work that will not only push the boundaries of spatial biology but also accelerate the impact of these discoveries on human health.”

Winners of the Spatial Xcellerator Grant Program:

  • Dorothee Günther, postdoctoral fellow, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Charles A. Ishak, assistant professor, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
  • John Kramer, associate professor, Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of British Columbia
  • Richard Lu, scientific director, Brain Tumor Center, Cincinnati Children’s

“Spatial transcriptomics provides an unprecedented ability to map gene expression directly within intact and damaged spinal cord tissue, revealing how distinct cell populations and molecular pathways interact at and around the injury site,” said John Kramer, associate professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics at University of British Columbia, who led one of the winning projects. “By preserving spatial context, this approach enables researchers to pinpoint region-specific responses, uncover hidden cellular heterogeneity and ultimately gain deeper insights into the mechanisms underlying spinal cord injury and repair.”

About Complete Genomics

Complete Genomics is a pioneering life sciences company that provides novel, end to end DNA sequencing solutions. It has been at the forefront of high throughput cost-effective sequencing technology development since its inception in 2005. Our products have powered over 9,400 publications across a wide array of applications. To learn more, visit www.completegenomics.com.

* For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

Cellid raises over $7.5 Million to strengthen development of displays for AR glasses

TOKYO, April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Cellid Inc., a leading developer of AR display technology and spatial recognition engines, today announced it has raised over $7.5 million (approximately 1.1 billion yen) in a Series C Extension financing round. The funds were secured through a private placement of shares underwritten by SBI Investment Co. Ltd., (the leading financial institution in Japan) IMM Investment Japan K.K. (one of East Asia’s largest VC/growth equity funds), and IMM Investment, Corp. With this latest round, the total amount raised by Cellid Inc. now exceeds $15 million (6.4 billion yen).


Cellid’s core business is the development of displays for AR glasses and spatial recognition engines. Cellid delivers the industry’s most advanced technology in the development and design of the world’s largest, widest field of view and lightest weight waveguide. It has also succeeded in developing the world’s first technology capable of projecting full-color images made of plastic.

With this financing, Cellid will acquire top talent both in Japan and internationally to strengthen the development of key AR glass components, such as micro projectors and waveguides. Additionally, we will expand our mass production capabilities to accelerate the market launch of our products.

Comments from Satoshi Shiraga, CEO, Cellid
Cellid has been working on the development of AR glasses in various industries as a next-generation computer device that is more accessible to people and as a tool to solve social issues such as business efficiency and labor shortage. Last November, Cellid launched “Reference Design” (verification model) – well-designed and lightweight eyeglass-type of AR glasses. In April, we released Cellid Precision Fit lenses for AR glasses with diopter correction to accelerate the evolution and adoption of AR glasses. We are very honored that SBI Investment, IMM Investment Group Japan K.K. and IMM Investment Corporation have highly evaluated our efforts. We will continue to work with our partners and user companies to build an ecosystem that can grow together, while ensuring that a wide range of users can fully enjoy the AR experience.

Comment from Shotaro Iwano, Deputy General Manager of Investment Department, SBI Investment Co. Ltd.
SBI Investment is pleased to support Cellid’s fundraising, as the AR glasses market is expected to grow rapidly, and the company’s advanced waveguide technology has the potential to become an essential technology for next-generation devices. We expect that the digital transformation of society will be furthered through the commercialization of products in collaboration with global companies that take advantage of Cellid’s technological capabilities. Our group will provide full support and contribute to the company’s success.

Comment from Tosei Imaizumi, Chief Investment Officer, MM Investment Japan K.K. and IMM Investment, Corp
We invested in Cellid because we believe its product module is a groundbreaking solution, and under the leadership of Mr. Shiraga and the rest of the management team, it is expected to bring about a behavioral change in the VR/AR market even though it has been hampered by hardware-driven challenges. We will continue to actively support Cellid’s global expansion through IMM Investment’s network of partnerships with large companies, especially in East Asia.

About Cellid

Cellid specializes in the development of advanced AR glass display modules, focusing on waveguides and spatial recognition engines for next-generation devices. Leveraging unique optical simulation and proprietary production technologies, Cellid has developed display modules as thin and lightweight as standard eyeglass lenses, delivering clear images and one of the world’s largest fields of view for waveguides. Additionally, Cellid offers industry-specific solutions powered by spatial recognition technologies such as Cellid SLAM. By integrating cutting-edge AR display hardware with real-world spatial recognition software, Cellid is driving the “Blending of Physical and Digital World,” making exceptional information tools more accessible, practical, and convenient for users worldwide.

PLAUD.AI Acquires YC-Backed StarJar to Power Its New Enterprise Solution, PLAUD for Business

SAN FRANCISCO, April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — PLAUD.AI‘s brand owner PLAUD Inc., a Delaware-incorporated, San Francisco-based industry leader in AI-native hardware and software solutions for AI note-taking, today announced its acquisition of StarJar, a Y Combinator-backed medical AI provider. The acquisition will accelerate the launch of PLAUD for Business, a unified platform where teams capture, organize, and leverage collective intelligence.

Founded in December 2021 and entirely bootstrapped, PLAUD.AI has built a global presence with teams in San Francisco, Seattle, Tokyo, and Shenzhen, each focused on different core functions. In just over two years, the company has scaled to an impressive $180 million annual revenue run rate, achieving 10x annual growth for two consecutive years.

PLAUD.AI: From Consumer Success to Enterprise Transformation
Since its market entry, PLAUD.AI has experienced explosive growth with its two flagship consumer products, the PLAUD NOTE and PLAUD NotePin, reaching over 700,000 users globally, making it the second-largest AI hardware product by volume globally, just behind Meta Ray-Ban. With a solid professional user base now in place, PLAUD.AI is expanding into the enterprise space with solutions that drive greater efficiency and productivity for businesses.

The intelligence platform enables teams to:

  • Transform note-taking and documentation processes through advanced AI automation
  • Create an efficient workflow and collaborative workspace for team productivity
  • Extract actionable intelligence from meetings and conversations

These power solutions serve professionals across diverse sectors, including field sales, healthcare professionals, legal practitioners, headhunters, technicians, and beyond.

PLAUD for Business meets the highest enterprise security and data privacy standards, including HIPAA and SOC 2, among other security frameworks. The data protection commitment makes PLAUD.AI a trusted partner for individual and enterprise users.

“We’ve been listening carefully to our users, and there’s been an overwhelming demand for enterprise-level solutions that allow teams to collaborate through a unified intelligence platform and tailor-made capabilities,” said Nathan Hsu, Co-Founder and CEO of PLAUD.AI. “Professionals aren’t just looking to enhance their individual productivity—they want tools that can capture collective intelligence and transform how entire organizations work together. That’s exactly what drove this acquisition and the creation of PLAUD for Business.”

StarJar Founders Joining PLAUD.AI
Following the acquisition, StarJar’s two co-founders, Ruming Zhen and Qi Zhang, will join PLAUD.AI to lead the development of PLAUD for Business, slated for official launch in the summer of 2025.

Ruming Zhen is an accomplished AI and software professional with an impressive background. A Stanford graduate, he previously held product leadership roles at Tesla and Intuit. Qi Zhang brings deep expertise in software engineering and AI development, having spent nearly a decade at Amazon, where he contributed to several of the company’s most innovative initiatives.

The duo began their entrepreneurial journey in medical AI in 2023. Invited by PLAUD, they are now joining forces to build the next-generation enterprise AI note-taking solution. Unlike other software-only AI note-taking tools on the market, PLAUD’s solution leverages dedicated sensors to capture conversations in multiple scenarios, unlocking previously untapped real-life data and creating tremendous incremental value.

Expands Vision with Strategic Developer Platform Investment
PLAUD.AI has also begun significant engineering investments to build a comprehensive developer platform with APIs and SDKs. This platform will enable AI companies and clients to build solutions on top of PLAUD’s intelligence infrastructure, which encompasses hardware, software, cloud services, and AI capabilities. Yijia Zhang, former founder and CEO of Lingxin Intelligent and an early member of Google’s Assistant and Android Auto team, has recently joined PLAUD.AI to lead these engineering efforts.

About PLAUD.AI
PLAUD.AI is building the next generation of intelligence infrastructure and interface from what you hear, say, and see. Its unified infrastructure seamlessly integrates hardware, software, cloud services, and AI capabilities. Through three distinct interfaces—prosumer products, enterprise solutions, and an OS-level developer platform—PLAUD.AI is transforming how the world captures, extracts, and utilizes intelligence from both digital and real-life interactions.

For more information, visit the PLAUD.AI website, or follow PLAUD.AI on Facebook, LinkedIn, X, Instagram, YouTube.

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PGYTECH Showcases Innovation Success at NAB 2025 with New Releases

LAS VEGAS, April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 2025 National Association of Broadcasters Show (2025 NAB) concluded successfully on April 9th at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Nevada, attracting over 1,500 global brands and tens of thousands of industry professionals. Among the standout exhibitors, PGYTECH, the globally renowned photography accessories brand, drew significant attention at Booth N3013 North Hall by showcasing its comprehensive product ecosystem and officially unveiling its highly anticipated star products for the first time.

PGYTECH’s latest releases, the MagCam Phone Grip and OnePro Backpack, are set to redefine the way creators work. Designed with a focus on portability, durability, and user-centric design, these products cater to the evolving needs of both professional and amateur creators.

MagCam Phone Grip

The MagCam Phone Grip is a 3-in-1 detachable modular grip designed for photography enthusiasts, offering wireless charging, focus adjustment, and remote control functionality. Compatible with iPhone 12~16 series, it features a 1/4″ thread for tripod and accessory compatibility. The built-in 3000mAh power bank supports MagSafe magnetic wireless charging with 18N vertical pull force for secure attachment. The detachable Bluetooth remote provides 10m range control, ensuring you never miss a shot. With its quick-release design, it effortlessly switches between portrait and landscape modes, while the magnetic phone stand feature allows for easy photo and video review. Lightweight at 48g and just 3.5mm thick, it’s the perfect companion for on-the-go creators.

OnePro Backpack

Professional-grade camera backpack featuring a mountaineering-inspired 3D aluminum frame for ergonomic support. Patented FreeFit system ensures perfect fit, while breathable mesh back panel enhances comfort.

Constructed with ultra-durable HyperGuard (CORDURA + PU coating) for lightweight, waterproof protection. Expandable design (+10L) offers versatile storage with quick-access openings.

Includes detachable inner bag, magnetic buckle closure, and rain cover – optimized for outdoor professionals.

Performance engineered. Adventure ready.

Experience PGYTECH at NAB 2025

Throughout the four-day event, PGYTECH’s booth became a hub for content creators and broadcasters. Visitors experienced hands-on demonstrations of the brand’s latest drone carrying systems, modular camera stabilizers, and powered accessory prototypes.

“NAB 2025 marked a milestone for PGYTECH,” said the brand’s CEO during the closing ceremony. “We not only solidified partnerships with 23 global distributors but also gathered invaluable insights from creators worldwide, which will directly shape our 2026 product roadmap.” Industry analysts noted that PGYTECH’s exhibition strategy effectively bridged professional broadcasting needs with consumer-level innovations, setting new benchmarks in accessory design integration.

About PGYTECH:

Founded in 2015, PGYTECH strives to develop professional photography peripherals including camera bags, all-in-one camera kits and supports to deliver excellent products and aftersales service. After near 10 years of steady growth, PGYTECH has emerged as one of the leading brands in global photography accessories, delivering more efficient and enjoyable shooting experiences to photography enthusiasts in over 100 countries and regions, which makes creation easier.

Media Contact:

Leslie Chen
Head of Americas Marketing
PGYTECH
Leslie.chen@pgytech.com 
008613672331014

Acer Debuts Nitro Gaming PCs Featuring Latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs

New Acer Nitro AI laptops with slim options and the Nitro 20 desktop offer solid performance and essential AI capabilities, supported by new NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GPUs

Editor’s Summary

  • Acer expands its Nitro gaming line with the Nitro AI gaming laptops, now with new slim models available, and the Nitro 20 desktop.
  • All devices feature powerful silicon and the latest NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs, bringing enhanced on-device AI capabilities and performance efficiency.
  • New compact Copilot+ PCs with thin laptop designs cater to gamers with limited setup space, as well as mobile gamers and creators.

TAIPEI, April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Acer today announced the expansion of its mainstream Nitro gaming line with the launch of the new Acer Nitro AI laptops and the Nitro 20 desktop. The Nitro range brings a full-package gaming experience and great value for gamers and content creators, combining robust processing power, essential computing features, and more without breaking the bank. The addition of slim laptops and a compact Windows PC option also support users with limited space for their gaming set-ups.

The Nitro AI laptops are Copilot+ PCs, powered by AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series processors and equipped with the game-changing NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs to make more powerful AI rendering capabilities more accessible. The Nitro 20 desktop also utilizes AI processors and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GPU, focusing on better energy efficiency with a smaller footprint.

Nitro AI Laptops: Reliable AI Performance and Portability Without Breaking the Bank

The latest additions to the Acer Nitro AI series of mid-range gaming laptops feature an 18-inch and three 16-inch options, with new slim models introduced for gaming and productivity on-the-go.

All the devices are Copilot+ PCs and feature up to AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 processors, maximizing gaming experiences on favorite titles and efficient performance for multitasking with dedicated hardware to seamlessly run AI workloads. The gaming laptops are also equipped with up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPUs. Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, GeForce RTX™ 50 Series GPUs bring game-changing capabilities to gamers and creators. Equipped with a massive level of AI horsepower, the RTX 50 Series enables new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity. Multiple performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, generate images at unprecedented speed, and unleash creativity with NVIDIA Studio. These Nitro AI devices come with up to 32 GB of DDR5 dual memory and PCIe Gen 4 SSDs of up to 2 TB.

The Nitro 18 AI (AN18-61) offers a large 18-inch panel with up to WQXGA (2560×1600) resolution, a 165 Hz refresh rate, and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut support for immersive game views and offers a larger screen canvas for creators. Both the Nitro 16 AI (AN16-61) and slim Nitro 16S AI (AN16S-61) feature up to WQXGA-resolution displays, blazing fast 180 Hz refresh rates, and 400 nits peak brightness. This trio of Nitro laptops also comes with NVIDIA G-SYNC display technologies that help minimize the nuisance of screen tearing, stuttering and input lag for smooth frames. The Nitro V 16S AI (ANV16S-61) comes with up to a WQXGA resolution, 180 Hz refresh rate, 400 nits brightness, and 3 ms response time.

Cooling-wise, all the devices are supported by dual-fan, quad-intake and quad-exhaust technology. The thermal systems of 18-inch and 16-inch powerhouses get an added boost with liquid metal thermal grease on the processors and vector heat pipes for optimized heat transfer.

The new Nitro 16S AI and Nitro V 16S AI showcase a modern and slim design, measuring less than 19.9 mm, topped off with a sleek metal chassis for added device durability. Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 and above maximize network speeds for gaming and browsing, USB 4 for flexible connectivity, and FHD IR cameras for streaming or recording content. Users can also utilize the NitroSense software and Experience Zone to explore available AI applications and to call on AI assistance to help boost productivity.

Acer Nitro 20 Desktop: Value and Performance on Overdrive

The new Acer Nitro 20 (N20-100) is a budget-friendly PC system that can handle modern games while consuming less energy and space. The desktop utilizes up to an AMD Ryzen™ AI 9 365 processor based on the new “Zen 5” architecture. It enables smooth local AI capabilities and is optimized for low power consumption and accelerated responsiveness when gaming. It also includes an Intel® Core i5-13420H desktop processor option.

The latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 GPU enables new experiences and next-level graphical performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, generating images and frames at unprecedented speeds and supporting graphics-intensive games, applications and tasks. It doesn’t fall short in terms of storage support with an option for up to a 1 TB HDD and 1 TB SSD.

Standing at just 15 liters, the Nitro 20 sports a cool and minimalist housing design stamped with a subtle red Nitro logo, blending seamlessly into any gaming setup. The power button is integrated with a fingerprint sensor that enables users to seamlessly unlock their device without needing a password or PIN.[1] It is also decked out with loads of connectivity features inside and out including Wi-Fi 6E and LAN for speedy network connections, a generous offering of USB Type-C and Type-A ports located at its front and rear, and display ports that can connect to a wide array of viewing devices.

Price and Availability

The Nitro 18 AI (AN18-61) will be available in EMEA in August, starting at EUR 1,499. US availability and pricing to be announced closer to local availability.

The Nitro 16 AI (AN16-61) will be available in North America in Q3, and in EMEA in July, starting at EUR 1,399. US availability and pricing to be announced closer to local availability.

The Nitro 16S AI (AN16S-61) will be available in EMEA in July, starting at EUR 1,399. US availability and pricing to be announced closer to local availability.

The Nitro V 16S AI (ANV16S-61) will be available in North America in Q3, and in EMEA in August, starting at EUR 1,299. US availability and pricing to be announced closer to local availability.

The Nitro 20 (N20-100) will be available in EMEA in July, starting at EUR 899. US availability and pricing to be announced closer to local availability.

Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region. To learn more about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office via www.acer.com.

Specifications

Name

Acer Nitro 18 AI

Model

AN18-61

Operating System

Windows 11 Home

Processor

AMD RyzenAI 9 365 processor

AMD RyzenAI 7 350 processor

AMD RyzenAI 5 340 processor

Graphics

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU

Display

18″ 16:10 WQXGA (2560×1600), 165 Hz, 300 nits, DCI-P3 100%, NVIDIA G-SYNC, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus

18″ 16:10 WUXGA, 165 Hz, 300 nits, sRGB 100%, NVIDIA G-SYNC, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus

18″ 16:10 WUXGA, 165 Hz, 300 nits, sRGB 100%, NVIDIA G-SYNC, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus

Memory

Up to 32 GB DDR5 memory, 5600 Hz

Storage

Up to 2 TB PCIe Gen 4 2280 SSD, 2 slots

Cooling

Dual fans, Quad-intake, Quad-exhaust, Liquid metal thermal grease, Vector heat pipes

Dimensions

440.9 x 310.3 x 15.08-24.95 mm

Weight

3.02 kg

Battery

90 Whr

Wi-Fi and Connectivity

Wi-Fi 6E RZ616:E, Bluetooth 5.3 or above

Ports

USB4 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C  (full-function), USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A x2 (one with offline charging), USB 2.0 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD™ Card reader, RJ45, DC-In, Kensington lock

Features

4-zone RGB keyboard, NitroSense 2.0/ Experience Zone, Acer PurifiedView, Acer PurifiedVoice 2.0, Acer ProCam, Acer LiveArt, Copilot+ PC features, PC Game Pass (3 months)

Audio

DTS®X: Ultra, 2 speakers

Camera

FHD 1920x 1080 IR camera

 

Name

Acer Nitro 16 AI

Model

AN16-61

Operating System

Windows 11 Home

Processor

AMD RyzenAI 9 365 processor

AMD RyzenAI 7 350 processor

AMD RyzenAI 5 340 processor

Graphics

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU

Display

16″ 16:10 WQXGA (2560×1600), 180 Hz, 400 nits, sRGB 100%, NVIDIA G-SYNC, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus

16″ 16:10 WQXGA, 180 Hz, 400 nits, sRGB 100%, NVIDIA G-SYNC, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus

16″ 16:10 WUXGA, 180 Hz, 400 nits, sRGB 100%, NVIDIA G-SYNC, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus

Memory

Up to 32 GB DDR5 memory, 5600 Hz

Storage

Up to 2 TB PCIe Gen4 2280 M.2 SSD, 2 slots

Cooling

Dual fans, Quad-intake, Quad-exhaust, Liquid metal thermal grease, Vector heat pipes

Dimensions

356.78 x 275.5 x 13.58-23.65 mm

Weight

2.41 kg

Battery

90 Whr

Wi-Fi and Connectivity

Wi-Fi 6E RZ616:E, Bluetooth 5.3 or above

Ports

USB4 Type-C (full-function), USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C  (with offline charging) x2, USB 2.0 Type-A , HDMI 2.1, microSD™ Card reader, RJ45, DC-In, Kensington lock

Features

4-zone RGB keyboard, NitroSense 2.0/ Experience Zone, Acer PurifiedView, Acer PurifiedVoice 2.0, Acer ProCam, Acer LiveArt, Copilot+ PC features, PC Game Pass (3 months)

Audio

DTS®X: Ultra, 2 speakers

Camera

FHD 1920x 1080 IR camera

 

Name

Acer Nitro 16S AI

Model

AN16S-61

Operating System

Windows 11 Home

Processor

AMD RyzenAI 9 365 processor

AMD RyzenAI 7 350 processor

AMD RyzenAI 5 340 processor

Graphics

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU

Display

16″ 16:10 WQXGA (2560×1600), 180 Hz, 400 nits, sRGB 100%, NVIDIA G-SYNC, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus

16″ 16:10 WQXGA, 180 Hz, 400 nits, sRGB 100%, NVIDIA G-SYNC, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus

16″ 16:10 WUXGA, 180 Hz, 400 nits, sRGB 100%, NVIDIA G-SYNC, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus

Memory

Up to 32 GB DDR5 memory, 5600 Hz

Storage

Up to 2 TB PCIe Gen4 2280 M.2 SSD, 2 slots

Cooling

Dual fans, Quad-intake, Quad-exhaust, Liquid metal thermal grease

Dimensions

356.78 x 275.5 x 12.14-19.99 mm

Weight

2.18 kg

Battery

76 Whr

Wi-Fi and Connectivity

Wi-Fi 6E RZ616:E, Bluetooth 5.3 or above

Ports

USB4 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C  (full-function), USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A  x2 (one with offline charging), USB 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD™ Card reader, RJ45, DC-In

Features

Slim design, 4-zone RGB keyboard, NitroSense 2.0/ Experience Zone, Acer PurifiedView, Acer PurifiedVoice 2.0, Acer ProCam, Acer LiveArt, Copilot+ PC features, PC Game Pass (3 months)

Audio

DTS®X: Ultra, 2 speakers

Camera

FHD 1920x 1080 IR camera

 

Name

Acer Nitro V 16S AI

Model

ANV16S-61

Operating System

Windows 11 Home

Processor

AMD RyzenAI 9 365 processor

Graphics

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop GPU

Display

16″ 16:10 WQXGA (2560×1600), 180 Hz, 400 nits, sRGB 100%, 3 ms response time

16″ 16:10 WUXGA (1920×1200), 180 Hz, 400 nits, sRGB 100%, 3 ms response time

16″ 16:10 WUXGA (1920×1200), 165 Hz, 300 nits, NTSC 45%, 3 ms response time

Memory

Up to 32 GB DDR5 memory (DIMM x2, 8 GB/16 GB), 5600 Hz MT/s

Storage

Up to 2 TB PCIe Gen4 SSD, 2 slots

Cooling

Plastic fan x2, Quad-intake, Quad-exhaust

Dimensions

357.7 x 264 x 13.95/19.95 mm

Weight

2.1 kg

Battery

76 Whr

Wi-Fi and Connectivity

Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2

Ports

USB4 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A x2 (one with offline charging), USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD™ Card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack, RJ45, DC-In

Features

Slim design, 4-zone RGB keyboard, NitroSense 2.0/ Experience Zone, Acer PurifiedView, Acer PurifiedVoice 2.0, Acer ProCam, Acer LiveArt, Copilot+ PC features, PC Game Pass (3 months)

Audio

DTS®X: Ultra, 2 speakers

Camera

FHD IR camera

 

Name

Acer Nitro 20 (AMD)

Model

N20-100

Operating System

Windows 11 Home

Processor

AMD Ryzen™ AI 9 365 processor

AMD Ryzen™ AI 7 8845HS processor

Graphics

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 GPU, 8 GB

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 GPU, 6 GB

Memory

Up to 32 GB DDR5 memory, supports dual-channel, 4800 MHz

Storage

Up to 1 TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 SSD

HDD

Up To 1 TB, 3.5 inches

Connectivity

WLAN

Up to Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2

LAN

Realtek RTL8111H Gigabit Ethernet

Dimensions

170 (W) x 300 (D) x 355 (H) mm (6.69 x 11.81 x 13.98 inches)

Weight

15 L

Power Supply

500 W

Ports

FRONT

x2 USB 2.0 Type-A

x2 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A

x1 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C

x2 Audio jack

REAR

x2 USB 2.0 Type-A

x2 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A

x1 LAN port

x2 Audio jack

x1 COM port

x1 D-Sub port

x1 HDMI

Port Expansions

x1 PCIe x16 slot

x1 PCIe x1 slot

x1 M.2 slot (for SSD)

x1 M.2 slot (for WLAN)

 

Name

Acer Nitro 20 (Intel)

Model

N20-100

Operating System

Windows 11 Home

Processor

Intel® Core™ i5-13420H processor

Graphics

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 GPU, 8 GB

NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 GPU, 6 GB

Memory

Up to 32 GB DDR4 memory, supports dual-channel, 3200 MHz

Storage

Up to 1 TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 4 SSD

HDD

Up To 1 TB, 3.5 inches

Connectivity

WLAN

Up to Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2

LAN

Realtek RTL8111H Gigabit Ethernet

Dimensions

170 (W) x 300 (D) x 355 (H) mm (6.69 x 11.81 x 13.98 inches)

Weight

15 L

Power Supply

500 W

Ports

FRONT

x2 USB 2.0 Type-A

x2 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A

x1 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C

x2 Audio jack

REAR

x2 USB 2.0 Type-A

x2 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A

x1 LAN port

x2 Audio jack

x1 COM port

x1 D-Sub port

x1 HDMI

Port Expansions

x1 PCIe x16 slot

x1 PCIe x1 slot

x1 M.2 slot (for SSD)

x1 M.2 slot (for WLAN)

 

[1] Specifications may vary depending on the model and region. All models subject to availability.

About Acer

Founded in 1976, Acer is one of the world’s top technology companies with a presence in more than 160 countries. The company continues to evolve by embracing innovation across its offerings, which include computers and displays, while branching out to new businesses. Acer is also committed to sustainable growth, exploring new opportunities that align with its environmental and social responsibilities. The Acer Group employs over 8,000 employees that contribute to the research, design, marketing, sales and support of products, solutions, and services that break barriers between people and technology. Visit www.acer.com for more information.

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Thales to Offer Prime Factors’ Bank Card Security System

Prime Factors and Thales Extend Collaboration to Help Customers Build More Secure Payment Applications Faster with BCSS and the Thales payShield HSM 

EUGENE, Ore., April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Prime Factors and Thales announced today that Thales will offer Prime Factors’ Bank Card Security System (BCSS) – a software solution that helps simplify the orchestration of payment security in bespoke payment applications – through its global distribution networks.

“We are eager to provide tools for our customers to implement payment security quickly and easily,” said Todd Moore, Vice President of Data Security Products at Thales. “BCSS delivers robust application-side payment security infrastructure and is remarkably complementary to the Thales payShield HSM. BCSS helps to accelerate application development, simplify security compliance, and includes pre-built integrations with the Thales payShield HSM that make it easier to implement and manage hardware security for payments.”

BCSS delivers out-of-the-box security functionality to help developers build secure payment applications in a fraction of the time, including: 

  • Robust payment key management and secure storage 
  • Granular role-based access controls and permissions enforcement 
  • Audit logging and reporting functionality
  • High-Level APIs and pre-built workflows for quickly integrating payShield HSMs
  • Built-in load balancing across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid HSM deployments 

“When Thales launched its Cloud-based Payment HSM Service, it became clear that BCSS was a key differentiator,” said James Torjussen, payShield Product Manager at Thales. “The load balancing functionality and deployment flexibility of BCSS allows our joint customers to better manage cloud migrations – moving capacity, specific functions, or specific environments to the cloud smoothly, at a pace that makes sense for their business, without complex application re-development. BCSS seamlessly spans cloud and hybrid-cloud deployments and provides robust failover capabilities that reduce the timelines, costs, and risk of cloud migration.”

“BCSS, which has stood the test of security auditors for decades, is the ideal solution for enterprises that build and manage their own payment applications,” said Jose Diaz, Vice President of Products and Services at Prime Factors and Former Head of Payments Strategy at Thales. “BCSS helps enterprises get to revenue faster, mitigate risk, and reduce implementation costs, as well as the total cost of ownership over time. Supporting Thales channel partners to help enterprises simplify payment security infrastructure feels like a natural step in our 30+ years of ongoing collaboration with Thales.” 

Read the solution Technical Brief or visit our website to learn more.

Media Contact:
Kyna Reuter
kyna.reuter@primefactors.com

Erik Kingham
erik.kingham@thalesgroup.com

GIGABYTE Debuts GeForce RTX™ 5060 Ti & 5060 with Advanced Cooling System for Ultimate Gaming and AI

TAIPEI, April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — GIGABYTE, the world’s leading computer brand, launches the GeForce RTX™ 5060 Ti, and GeForce RTX™ 5060 series graphics cards, powered by NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, which will be available starting April 16. Designed for mainstream gamers, creators, and entry-level AI users, these new models offer an optimal balance between performance and cooling efficiency with an upgraded WINDFORCE cooling system for smooth gameplay and multitasking.

GIGABYTE Debuts GeForce RTX™ 5060 Ti & 5060 with Advanced Cooling System for Ultimate Gaming and AI
GIGABYTE Debuts GeForce RTX™ 5060 Ti & 5060 with Advanced Cooling System for Ultimate Gaming and AI

The upgraded WINDFORCE cooling system aims to enhance cooling efficiency by maximizing air volume and minimizing turbulence and noise. These graphics cards feature the Hawk Fan design that delivers up to a 53.6% increase in air pressure and a 12.5% boost in air volume. GIGABYTE also applied server-grade conductive gel to ensure optimal contact with uneven surfaces, reducing thermal resistance and maintaining stability over prolonged usage. Equipped with direct GPU contact copper plate and composite heat pipes, GIGABYTE GeForce RTX™ 5060 Ti and GeForce RTX™ 5060 series graphics cards are accomplished to maximize heat transfer for superior cooling performance.

GIGABYTE offers a diversity of GeForce RTX™5060 Ti and GeForce RTX™ 5060 models to cater to different users’ needs. The ELITE model is the gateway of the AORUS series, offering an advanced cooling system and Screen Cooling feature to optimize rear airflow for additional heat dissipation. The GIGABYTE Gaming and AERO models are designed for high-performance gaming and creators, while the AERO model features a sleek white and silver for aesthetic PC build. Tailored for white PC build seekers, the GIGABYTE EAGLE ICE is the ideal option for an all-white setup. Meanwhile, the WINDFORCE model is designed with a simple black style for users seeking stability and durability.

To fulfill the growing market for small-form-factor builds, GIGABYTE also offers an 182mm length model on GeForce RTX™ 5060 for a compact setup. Learn more about GIGABYTE GeForce RTX™ 5060 Ti and RTX™ 5060 series graphics cards at the official website.

Marimekko and Blue Bottle Coffee Celebrate Finnish Coffee Culture and the Joy of Everyday Rituals

Limited-edition collaboration launches in North America and Asia on April 25

OAKLAND, Calif., April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Finnish lifestyle design company Marimekko and global specialty coffee brand Blue Bottle Coffee announce a limited-edition collaboration that celebrates Finnish coffee culture, thoughtful design, and the joy of everyday rituals. Rooted in a shared dedication to craftsmanship and artistry, the collection features immersive cafe installations, a latte that captures the flavors of Finland’s beloved korvapuusti (Finnish cinnamon roll), and exclusive merchandise from printed textiles to elegant coffee accessories. The Marimekko x Blue Bottle Coffee collaboration launches globally across ten selected Blue Bottle Coffee cafes in New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Fukuoka, Seoul, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong SAR, as well as online at bluebottlecoffee.com on 25 April 2025.

Marimekko and Blue Bottle Coffee Celebrate Finnish Coffee Culture and the Joy of Everyday Rituals
Marimekko and Blue Bottle Coffee Celebrate Finnish Coffee Culture and the Joy of Everyday Rituals

Where Craft, Design, and Finnish Coffee Culture Converge
This collaboration brings together two brands known for their shared pursuit of artistry–Marimekko’s renowned art of printmaking and Blue Bottle’s precision in coffee. Inspired by Finland’s deeply rooted coffee culture, this collaboration reflects a shared belief that craft, design, and ritual elevate the everyday. In Finland, coffee is more than just a beverage; it’s an experience, meant to be savored with intention and care. The tradition of dedicated coffee breaks highlights an appreciation for slow, deliberate moments, where quality and craftsmanship take precedence over speed and convenience.

This philosophy is woven throughout the collaboration, from the process of crafting a great cup of coffee to the thoughtfully designed accessories that enrich the experience of enjoying it. In select Blue Bottle cafes, this concept extends into the physical space, where installations featuring Marimekko’s Unikko pattern transform the cafe environment into an invitation to take a break and experience coffee through a design-driven lens. These installations complement the architectural elegance of Blue Bottle cafes, creating spaces where guests can sit, enjoy beautifully crafted coffee “for here,” and find joy in everyday rituals.

“We are excited to celebrate Finnish coffee culture and its everyday rituals together with Blue Bottle Coffee. At Marimekko, we always strive to bring something new and surprising for our customers, and joining forces with Blue Bottle Coffee for this limited-edition collaboration perfectly aligns Marimekko’s joyful and optimistic lifestyle philosophy with Blue Bottle Coffee’s craft in specialty coffee,” says Rebekka Bay, Creative Director at Marimekko.  

“This partnership with Marimekko is a celebration of the creativity and care that define great coffee and design,” said Simone Hodges, Blue Bottle’s Chief Brand and Experience Officer. “Both of our brands share a belief that everyday rituals can be extraordinary when approached with intention. By uniting Marimekko’s bold, timeless design with our dedication to quality coffee, we’ve created an offering that reflects Finnish coffee culture through its signature flavors, inviting rituals, and thoughtful design.”

Collection overview
The Marimekko x Blue Bottle Coffee assortment offers thoughtfully designed pieces that bring artistry and care to daily coffee rituals. The collection includes an elegant tumbler, coffee mug, espresso cup and saucer, coffee spoon, tote bag, and apron (exclusive to Asia), featuring Marimekko’s Unikko print in a limited-edition colorway of Nordic Green and Blue Bottle’s signature blue, created exclusively for this collaboration. All textiles in the collection have been printed at Marimekko’s own textile printing factory in Helsinki, Finland.

As part of this release, coffee lovers can enjoy the Marimekko Latte, a limited-time beverage that reflects the comforting flavors of korvapuusti (Finnish cinnamon roll) with a rich blend of cinnamon, honey, vanilla, and a touch of orange zest. Available in select Blue Bottle cafes, this latte can also be recreated at home using Blue Bottle Craft Instant Espresso, packaged in a limited-edition Unikko design with an easy-to-follow recipe.

The collection will be available exclusively online at bluebottlecoffee.com and at the following select Blue Bottle cafes starting April 25, 2025: 

  • New York City, USA: Walker Hotel Tribeca (396 Broadway)
  • Los Angeles, USA: South Beverly (132 South Beverly Drive)
  • Seoul, South Korea: Yeonnam (52, Seongmisan-ro, 32-gil, Mapo-gu), Jamsil (300 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu)
  • Tokyo, Japan: Aoyama (3-3-14 Minami Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo)
  • Tenjin, Japan: Fukuoka (2-2-20 Tenjin, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka)
  • Shanghai, China: JAKC (Unit N1-12/N2-11, Jing’an Kerry Centre, No.1551 Nanjing West Road, Jing’an District), Qiantan (B1 Unit 04-06, No.2 Building, and No.1 Building, No.595 Dongyu Road, Pudong District)
  • Shenzhen, China, MixC World (No. SL123, SL250B, the MixC World, Nanshan District)
  • Hong Kong, China, Wanchai (15 St. Francis Street, Wan Chai)

In Japan, a limited selection of collaboration merchandise will be available at all other Blue Bottle cafes beyond those offering the full collaboration experience.

About Marimekko
Marimekko is a Finnish lifestyle design company renowned for its original prints and colors. The company’s product portfolio includes high-quality clothing, bags and accessories as well as home décor items ranging from textiles to tableware. When Marimekko was founded in 1951, its unparalleled printed fabrics gave it a strong and unique identity. In 2024, the company’s net sales totaled EUR 183 million and comparable operating profit margin was 17.5 percent. Globally, there are roughly 170 Marimekko stores, and online store serves customers in 38 countries. The key markets are Northern Europe, the Asia-Pacific region and North America. The Group employs about 480 people. The company’s share is quoted on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. www.marimekko.com

About Blue Bottle Coffee 
Blue Bottle Coffee was founded by James Freeman in Oakland, California, in 2002 with a simple yet revolutionary idea: to serve delicious coffee, roasted fresh and brewed to order, sourced from the finest coffee farms. Today, Blue Bottle is a global network of cafes in the US and Asia. We are the leader in specialty coffee, driven by our obsession for quality and our commitment to environmental health. Our belief is simple and our goal unchanged: to connect the world to delicious coffee, because delicious coffee makes life more beautiful. Follow Blue Bottle on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, or visit bluebottlecoffee.com for more information. @bluebottle

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