A team of Japanese scientists has issued a warning about an increase in insecticide-repellent mosquitoes across Southeast Asia.
Everything you need to start producing immersive audio
Dear Reality updates its dearVR MONITOR multi-channel mix room plugin and releases a new IMMERSIVE BUNDLE
DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY – Media OutReach – 8 February 2023 – Dear Reality introduces the latest version of dearVR MONITOR and the new IMMERSIVE BUNDLE, combining two powerful plugins that supercharge any spatial mixing workflow. dearVR MONITOR provides access to an immersive mixing room through regular headphones to create great mixes anytime, anywhere, and in any format. The latest V1.13 update adds four new headphone profiles, Dear Reality’s license manager, and Pro Tools® M1 Native support. In combination with Dear Reality’s dearVR PRO spatializing solution, users have everything at their fingertips to start producing immersive audio.

Spatial audio technology is constantly shaping the way audio is created and consumed. With the latest dearVR MONITOR update and the new IMMERSIVE BUNDLE, users benefit from the perfect match to dive into professional spatial audio production. “The new IMMERSIVE BUNDLE combines two of our most-loved professional plugins, dearVR MONITOR and dearVR PRO, that expand your creative and technical horizons and provide an easy transition into the immersive world,” explains Felix Lau, Product Owner at Dear Reality. With professional studio headphones like the recently integrated Sennheiser HD 800 S or the Neumann NDH 30, users will mix with greater accuracy and ease in a personal acoustic reference room they can rely on.
dearVR MONITOR V1.13 – The immersive mix room updated
dearVR MONITOR gives you access to your immersive mixing room through headphones and lets you mix in a reliable environment – wherever you are. The virtual immersive mix room combines the analytic advantages of headphone listening, such as high detail resolution and good spatial representation, with the perception of mixing in a perfectly matched mix room.
The latest update adds four new spatial headphone profiles, including Sennheiser’s HD 800 S and Neumann’s NDH 30. Furthermore, dearVR MONITOR now offers full Pro Tools® M1 Native support, utilizing Apple’s M1 Silicon architecture.
With the V1.13 update, Dear Reality introduces its license manager to the second virtual monitoring solution. “With the use of our license manager, we strive towards a tighter connection with our customers to provide direct support, personalized solutions, and enabling increased participation and feedback loops,” says Christian Sander, co-CEO of Dear Reality.
“We will constantly focus on delivering next-level features and cutting-edge tools for stereo and immersive audio production on our website and through our increasing partner network while leveraging synergies within the Sennheiser Group,” adds Achim Fell, co-CEO of Dear Reality.
Dear Reality dearVR MONITOR – No longer available at Plugin Alliance
From January 17, dearVR MONITOR won’t be part of the Plugin Alliance’s MEGA Bundle subscription anymore. Active MEGA XL and XXL bundle subscribers will receive a full license of the last V1.11.0 dearVR MONITOR legacy installer through PA to be able to open existing sessions.
Customers who purchased a perpetual license of dearVR MONITOR at Dear Reality or at Plugin Alliance before January 17, 2023 can transfer their license for free. Please visit https://www.dear-reality.com/pages/license-upgrade and request the latest V1.13 version and any future updates.
Two professional software solutions for immersive audio production: The IMMERSIVE BUNDLE
For anyone working with sound, the IMMERSIVE BUNDLE is the ultimate tool set for creatively transitioning to the immersive world. The combination of a dearVR MONITOR immersive mixing environment and the state-of-the-art dearVR PRO spatializer enables the user to easily position tracks in a 360° sound field and access the virtual immersive mix room through studio headphones. Creating compelling spatial audio productions was never easier!

All-in-one spatializer: dearVR PRO
Inserted on individual audio channels, dearVR PRO enables the user to place audio tracks at any point or distance in a 3D space. The 360° immersive panner supports 26 multi-channel loudspeaker formats up to 9.1.6 as well as binaural, and Ambisonics output. 46 vivid virtual acoustic environments – from a small car to a large church – suit any professional need, each offering unique spatial imaging and depth.
dearVR MONITOR V1.13 is available now in the Dear Reality store.
The IMMERSIVE BUNDLE is available now in the Dear Reality store.
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About Dear Reality
Dear Reality is a leading company in the field of immersive audio controllers, best known for its binaural, Ambisonics, and multi-channel encoders with totally realistic room virtualization. The company’s products are used worldwide by sound engineers, sound designers, broadcasters, and musicians. Founded in 2014 by Achim Fell and Christian Sander, Dear Reality strives to deliver high-quality, cutting-edge 3D audio software for interactive and linear audio production. Since 2019, Dear Reality has been proud to be a part of the Sennheiser Group.
DCS Announces Expected Uplist to the NYSE American Stock Exchange and Reverse Stock Split
DCS has applied to the Canadian Securities Exchange (“CSE”) to make effective the reverse split/consolidation of shares of its common stock on seven (7) old common shares for one (1) new common share (7:1 share consolidation) after the market close on Thursday, February 9, 2023.
This communication shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of any securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
About Direct Communication Solutions, Inc.
DCSI is a technology solutions integrator focusing on connecting the Internet of Things. We provide real solutions that solve real problems. Our software applications and scalable cloud services collect and assess business-critical data from all types of assets. DCSI is headquartered in San Diego, California and is publicly traded on the OTCQX (“DCSX”), Canadian Securities Exchange (“DCSI”) and Frankfurt Stock Exchange (“7QU”). For more information, visit www.dcsbusiness.com. DCSI and the DCSI logo are among the trademarks of DCSI in the United States. Any other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.
Contacts:
Bill Espley, Director
bespley@dcsbusiness.com
604-630-3072
Mike Zhou, Director
mzhou@dcsbusiness.com
604-338-6485
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements, which reflect management’s current views of future events and operations. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. We believe that these potential risks and uncertainties include, without limitation: the Company’s dependence on third-party manufacturers, suppliers, technologies and infrastructure; risks related to intellectual property; industry risks including competition, online security, government regulation and global economic conditions; and the Company’s financial position and need for additional funding, Statements in this release should be evaluated in light of these factors. These risk factors and other important factors that could affect our business and financial results are discussed in our Management’s Discussion and Analysis, periodic reports and other public filings which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and posted with the OTC Disclosure and News Service. DCS undertakes no duty to update or revise any forward-looking statements.
Neither the Canadian Securities Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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OnePlus Welcomes 2023 with the Launch of Three Flagship Products
Delivering greater efficiency, speed and integration between devices, these latest releases enrich the OnePlus ecosystem to build a superior digital life
DELHI, INDIA – Media OutReach – 7 February 2023 – Leading technology company OnePlus today launched three flagship products: the OnePlus 11 5G smartphone; the OnePlus Bus Pro 2 Series earbuds; the OnePlus Pad at GMR Grounds, Aerocity, in New Delhi. The OnePlus Featuring 81 Pro keyboard was also introduced at the event. Embodying OnePlus’s ‘Never Settle’ motto, the latest products are distinguished by purposeful designs, industry-leading technology, and advanced interconnectivity with the brand’s ecosystem.

“OnePlus’s expanding portfolio reflects the company’s unique 1+4+X strategy,” explains Pete Lau, founder of OnePlus, senior vice president and chief of product at OPPO and OnePlus. “‘1’ represents the flagship smartphone, while ‘4’ signifies supporting ecosystem devices such as TVs, earbuds, watches, and tablets. ‘X’ represents a whole world of products which connect to the OnePlus ecosystem to build a superior digital life. The launch of these latest products reinforces OnePlus’s position as a pioneer in digital devices and technology.”
The OnePlus 11 5G
Combining extreme fast and smooth experience, effortless imaging and modern elegance design, the latest OnePlus 11 5G is definitely a well-rounded flagship.
Extreme Fast and Smooth Experience That Lasts
The OnePlus 11 5G provides an extreme fast and smooth experience through its powerful Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform, delivering increased CPU and GPU speeds, along with improved power efficiency. This mobile platform also supports Realtime Hardware-enabled Ray Tracing. To make users enjoy ray tracing technology on mobile, OnePlus will be offering a 3D dynamic live wallpaper named PhysRay Wallpaper for download onto the new OnePlus 11 5G. The OnePlus 11 5G also comes with up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM memory and RAM-Vita technology to allow for as many as 44 applications active on the background. A 100W SUPERVOOC fast-charging system, coupled with a 5000 mAh dual-cell battery, prolong the battery lifespan and provide peace of mind during extended use. The OnePlus 11 5G takes only 25 minutes from 1% to 100% battery capacity courtesy of its 100W SUPERVOOC fast-charging function. In North America, the OnePlus 11 5G charges with 80W SUPERVOOC Endurance Edition that can take only 27 minutes from 1% to 100% battery capacity.
In addition, The OnePlus 11 5G is the first Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 device to be approved as Snapdragon Spaces™ Ready. It is the entrance for developers to bring their XR ideas to life and to explore the full potential of headworn AR.
Excellence on Display and Audio
The OnePlus 11 5G invites users to see the world in its full vibrancy and color, thanks to its 6.7-inch 2K 120Hz Super Fluid AMOLED Display with LTPO 3.0. LTPO 3.0 is a self-developed technology that saves energy and adapts refresh rates according to the specific use, ensuring consistency and clarity regardless of the content.
The OnePlus 11 5G is one of the first Android smartphones to be transformed by Dolby Vision to elevate every mobile experience with stunning picture that brings your on-the-go entertainment to life. The OnePlus 11 5G is also equipped with the Dual “Reality” Speakers and support Dolby Atomos, which takes the audio experience to a new level, both via onboard speakers or Bluetooth headphones.
In addition, with the support of Dolby Head Tracking on the OnePlus 11 5G, you will be able to enjoy a new level of lifelike realism and experience a better sense of space when using compatible wireless earbuds – as you turn your head left and right when listening to your favorite surround sound or Dolby Atmos content, the audio recalibrates the soundstage to create a more natural and more immersive audio experience, keeping you in the middle of the story.
Effortless Imaging
The 3rd Generation Hasselblad Camera for Mobile on the OnePlus 11 5G marks a new Natural Color Calibration with Hasselblad supported by a 13-channel multi-spectral sensor for light-color identification and the Hasselblad Portrait Mode to provide almost DSLR-like depth-tracking, natural bokeh, and light flare effects. The OnePlus 11 5G is also equipped with the latest iteration of our inhouse algorithm, TurboRAW HDR, to capture scenes with “pristine HDR clarity” of wide dynamic range.
Modern Elegance Design
Embodying modern elegance, the sleek OnePlus 11 5G strikes a careful balance between purposeful design and creative individuality.
Users can choose between Titan Black or Eternal Green. Evoking a refined rawness, the Titan Black edition uses Matte Frosted Glass to create an irresistibly smooth, but sturdy, hand-held feeling. Inspired by the shades of the rainforest dusk, the Eternal Green version brings a vibrancy to the sleek-smooth exterior while an internal layering treatment works to reduce fingerprint stains.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2
Designed in collaboration with industry-renowned partners, the One Plus Buds Pro 2 take audio quality to new heights with cinema-worthy sound, intuitive features and premium design.
Spatial Audio for Android Users
Setting a new industry standard, the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 is the first earbuds to offer spatial audio stability and compatibility for Android users. Spatial audio technology simulates the surround-sound experience of a cinema, fully immersing users in the entertainment.
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 holds the distinction of being one of the first True Wireless Stereo earbuds to adopt Google’s signature spatial audio function developed for Android 13. Under the Android 13 framework, OnePlus Buds Pro 2 also unlocks the immersive multi-dimensional experience for multi-channel audio source on YouTube and Disney+.
Sound Partnerships
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 also boast an equalizer EQ tuned by Oscarâ-winning composer Hans Zimmer, allowing users to adjust the balance of frequency components to match Hans’ signature taste and musical styles. Named “Soundscape”, the customized EQ invites audiophiles to enjoy the full orchestral sound of a classical symphony or the multi-layered reverberations of an action film.
OnePlus also entered an exclusive partnership with Danish loudspeaker manufacturer Dynaudio to co-create the MelodyBoost™ Dual Drivers. The 11mm+6mm dual driver technology steadily deliver low frequency for a deeper, fuller, and more texture dynamic bass, as well as the pristine vocal. The earbuds also feature one Dynaudio default EQ and three customized EQs namely Bold, Serenade and Bass, enabling users to listen to every song with its original pure sounds.
A Quiet Revolution
The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 features the industry-leading TUV-certified Smart Adaptive Noise Cancellation (ANC) function, eliminating ambient noise up to 48dB. For added flexibility, the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 boasts a transparency mode that, once active, allows users to engage in a clear conversation with people around them, even with the earbuds on.
Designed for worry-free listening, the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 delivers up to 39 hours of music playback with multiple additional charges in the case. To maintain a fast and smooth streaming experience, the next-generation earbuds feature LHDC 4.0, Bluetooth 5.3 LE audio and dual connection.
The OnePlus Pad
OnePlus announces its entry into the tablet market with the launch of its first flagship device, OnePlus Pad, targeting to level the fast and smooth experience for users. The launch of the OnePlus Pad completes OnePlus’ device ecosystem offerings represented by its “1+4+X” product matrix that includes smartphones, earbuds, watches, TVs and tablets.
OnePlus Iconic Design
OnePlus Pad inherits the OnePlus iconic elegant and purposeful design. Coming with self-developed Star Orbit metal craft, OnePlus Pad integrates with aluminium alloy CNC cutting crafts to shine unparalleled beauty and texture. Halo green is an iconic glow of OnePlus Pad. Being expansive and stunning, this Halo Green also blends the vibrancy of life with the vastness of space. Notably, the centred camera frees users from inconveniences when holding it and position offset when taking photos. OnePlus Pad encased in a Unified Metal Body incorporated with a 2.5D round edge treatment. – the first time it is used in a tablet – and the cambered frame design makes the device feel thinner and easy holding. The super slim 6.54mm bezel brings an 88% screen-to-body ratio. Overall design of OnePlus Pad in line with ergonomics to allow users to hold it comfortably for a long time without fatigue.
Superior Efficiency
With optimised hardware and software features, OnePlus Pad is a perfect choice for busy, multitasking users. OnePlus Pad is powered by Dimensity 9000 chipset, the first mobile chip to sport a Cortex-X2 core clocked at up to 3.05GHz. To enhance the superior efficiency and multi-tasking capability, OnePlus Pad comes with 12GB RAM, working together with RAM-VITA. Meanwhile, OnePlus Pad supports users’ all-day long usage worry-free. Coming with 9510mAh battery, OnePlus Pad ensures over 12 hours of video watching and 1-month standby life. It also comes with 67W SUPERVOOC feature that enables full charge with 80 minutes, thus eliminating worries over losing battery power during marathon meetings or extended gameplays.
Furthermore, OnePlus Pad supports seamless connection between OnePlus smartphones and OnePlus Pad. OnePlus Pad is able to share the cellular data capability by connecting to smartphone. Instead of purchasing a separate SIM card for tablet, users can enjoy the internet in more affordable method. The cellular data sharing distance supports connection distance around 1~5 meters, offering much more convenience.
Prominent Entertainment
OnePlus Pad is designed for total entertainment in its 11.61-inch screen industry-first 7:5 ratio screen with the highest refresh rate of 144Hz that’s ever comes to a tablet. With the large and unique screen, more lines of an e-book can be shown, more rows of a Sheet will be listed, and more horizons will be exhibited in a game. With its 144Hz refresh rate, OnePlus Pad guarantees smoothness of videos and games.
To complement the visual feast of the large screen, OnePlus Pad is equipped with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos to provide cutting-edge immersive audio-video experience. In addition to that, OnePlus Pad supported by OnePlus self-developed Omni bearing Sound Field technology, which intelligently identifies the screen direction and automatically switches between left and right audio channels for a more immersive sound.
OnePlus Pad also comes with the OnePlus Stylo and OnePlus Magnetic Keyboard.
The OnePlus Featuring Keyboard 81 Pro
The OnePlus Featuring Keyboard 81 Pro is the first commercial product to be globally released from the co-creation platform OnePlus Featuring and it is fully-customizable mechanical keyboard engineered with Keychron technology. This high-performing mechanical keyboard delivers overall comfort, functionality, and durability.
Pre-order the OnePlus 11 5G at https://www.oneplus.com/oneplus-11. Consumers purchase the OnePlus 11 5G now can get six-months 100GB cloud storage extended free trail for Google One.
Pre-order the OnePlus Buds Pro 2 at https://www.oneplus.com/product/oneplus-buds-pro-2.
The OnePlus Pad pre-order will start from April. Please stay tuned for more information.
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BlockDailyHK The First Cryptocurrency News Mobile App in Hong Kong Is Fully Upgraded
Ranked No. 1 on the App Store
BlockDailyHK launched the first cryptocurrency news mobile app in Hong Kong and ranked No. 1 in the category of “Magazines & Newspapers” in the App Store(Hong Kong). This time, BlockDailyHK has upgraded its interface and added BDTV channel, to provide a more user-friendly visual design for investors and to present the news in a more diversified way.

The Latest Features: UI fully Upgraded & BDTV
BlockDailyHK provides users with real-time local and overseas news, newsletters, cryptocurrency market trends, and more. The latest updates bring users a more user-friendly interface and more informative videos on BDTV. It provides users with a better browsing experience and a richer set of news, analysis, and market trends, all in one app that will benefit both newbies and experienced investors.
BDTV will broadcast a series of cryptocurrency lessons, news, events, and interviews with Hong Kong entrepreneurs, providing a one-stop platform for beginners to understand more about cryptocurrency and to help cryptocurrency enthusiasts to catch up with the latest market trends.
The First Local App in Crypto Industry
More attention has been paid to the Hong Kong crypto industry since the release of the Government issues Policy Statement on development of Virtual Assets in Hong Kong in October last year, but there has been a lack of local media to provide professional and instant coverage on it.
As the first crypto news media in Hong Kong, BlockDailyHK was established to promote Hong Kong people’s knowledge and interest in the crypto and technology fields. Now, it provides more professional news coverage for local cryptocurrency investors, keeps an eye on the change and development of the local cryptocurrency ecosystem, and provides a space for users to communicate online and offline.
Local Analysts’ Column
Newcomers to the cryptocurrency market may be confused when facing the market. In addition to the cryptocurrency news information, the app also includes a column for the local professional analysts, who will analyze the market trend, technical indicators, and predictions in their articles, providing users with multi-perspective, diversified, professional, and accurate currency market analysis and point of view.
BlockDailyHK Mobile App
Other existing functions include currency ranking and trend, 24-hour global financial index, etc., which can help investors to understand the trend of the cryptocurrency market.
Newsletters — Provide the most up-to-date and comprehensive international and local blockchain news, notifying users of real-time news and providing readers with the most updated information from the crypto world 24 hours a day.
Currency Ranking and Classification — It helps you to know the market capitalization ranking, price change, and sector of nearly 200 coins with one click, which helps you gain insights and make the wisest investment choice.
Professional Investment Indicators — Provide not only the NFT index, Crypto fear and greed index, but also various international financial indices (US Dollar index, Gold Futures Prices, Crude Oil WTI, and Silver futures Prices), so that users can grasp the real-time global financial conditions anytime and anywhere, and invest more conveniently.
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Jombingo, A Leading social e-commerce company in Southeast Asia, is about to start its global expansion plan
Jombingo, a leading big data and cloud computing company, has been on the forefront of technological innovation in the social commerce industry since its establishment in 2016. Jombingo is also about to be backed by Andgo Partners and Maya Capital, two prestigious investment firms that recognize the company’s potential for success and growth. This multimillion-euro investment will provide Jombingo with the resources and support it needs to further solidify its position as a leader in the social commerce industry. Headquartered in Illinois, USA, Jombingo boasts a core team of top talent from renowned organizations such as McKinsey, BCG, Amazon, eBay, Shopee and more. The company has a solid financial foundation, supported by its investors, including top VC in Silicon Valley, and has the potential to become an industry unicorn.
At Jombingo, the company’s focus lies in cross-border e-commerce, social group buying, wisdom media, and supply chain finance, leveraging its technological innovations for maximum efficiency and results. The company’s innovative solutions include an end-to-end smart system, user behavioral and preference analysis, order and commodity demand forecasting, and precise and intelligent matching of customer needs with desired products. Jombingo also employs logistics and route deployment algorithms to minimize cost and optimize results, utilizing smart data analysis throughout its operations.
The company’s expansion has been rapid and impactful, followed by the establishment of its NA supply chain center and South American supply chain center. The following year, Jombingo established its European and Asia supply chain centers, and in 2019, the company established a digital marketing data lab.
Jombingo’s success can be attributed to several key advantages that allows it to ride the social commerce trend and set it apart from its competitors. Firstly, the company’s core operating system team is comprised of 69 PhDs, and its big data operation center is staffed by experts from industry leaders like Uber. These experts use user behavior big data analysis and merchant supply chain analysis as the core data foundation, ensuring that the company’s data-driven approach to social commerce is robust and effective.
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Laos-Vietnam Trade Shoots Up by 24 Percent in 2022
The two-way trade income between the countries increased by 24 percent in 2022, crossing over USD 1.7 billion.
2023 Taiwan Lantern Festival in Taipei
Invites Korean Friends!
TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Media OutReach – 7 February 2023 – The “2023 Taiwan Lantern Festival” is the first major large-scale international tourism event after the relaunch of inbound tourism in Taiwan, with the iconic event returning to Taipei after a 23-year absence.

The main lantern is installed at Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall and is designed by renowned artist Akibo Lee, creating the first robot-shaped hi-tech Jade Hare main lantern work. The theme concept was inspired by Taiwan’s standout semiconductor industry, with the work harnessing a number of digital technologies and other special effects. The Golden Melody award-winning musician George Chen was invited to compose the theme song for the main lantern, featuring uplifting music and digital motion pictures. What’s more, Jade Hare will change effects based on the lineup of exciting programs. The event will see Taiwanese Olympic gold medalist Hsing-Chun Kuo perform vivid expressions for the Jade Hare through facial motion capture technology. The performance symbolizes the vitality of Taiwan’s freedom and democracy, and shows the infinite possibilities of the country’s future.
The Tourism Bureau of Taiwan noted that the “2023 Taiwan Lantern Festival” is the first large-scale international event in Taiwan in the post-pandemic era, and is hoped to attract foreign visitors to join in on the fun! In addition to the lantern festival, the Taiwan Tourism Bureau is also launching a “Buy One Get One Free Ticket for High Speed Rail” (https://www.taiwantour.or.kr/bbs/board.php?bo_table=m05_04&wr_id=100) travel voucher offer for Korean visitors to experience the diverse attractions of southern and central Taiwan.
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