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Brooklyn Magazine Festival Adds Tkay Maidza and Guerrilla Toss to its Music Fest Lineup

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The Brooklyn Magazine Festival (BKMF), the inaugural culture and arts festival taking place Wednesday, June 15, through Saturday, June 18, across some of Brooklyn’s best venues, is excited to welcome Zimbabwean-Australian musician Tkay Maidza and local art rockers and DFA label members Guerrilla Toss to its already star-studded lineup. They will be joining other previously announced acts, including Car Seat Headrest, hip hop legend DJ Premier, and the varied sounds of acts such as Empress Of, Gabriel Garzón-Montano, and Sudan Archives in Prospect Park June 17 and 18. Tickets start at $55 for a general single-day admission and go up to $180 for a two-day VIP admission. Locate venue and ticket information here. There are three ways that people can experience all that the BKMF has to offer. In addition to the live music festival in Prospect Park, BKMF is also excited to welcome acts to its four nights of club shows across Brooklyn starting Wednesday, June 15. To round out its club show lineup, BKMF is thrilled to share that Starchild & The New Romantics will be joining previously announced acts, including Jessy Lanza at Brooklyn Made, as well as an official after party curated by Boston Chery featuring Lion Babe’s Astro Raw, and local powerhouse producer iMarkkeyz. Further rounding out the club lineup, Crown Heights neighbors Wild Birds and Friends & Lovers bring together eclectic lineups in the borough, including a special live band edition of Friends & Lovers Fried Dynamite party, featuring grammy award winner J. Hoard, Zuzuka Poderosa and Sugar Sugar, with a free DJ party to follow. Wild Birds brings us the sounds of Miles Tucker and The Many Blessings Ft. Jonathan Scales, Lucky Chops Brass Band, and Monokike on separate nights throughout the festival. Advanced tickets to all of the club shows can be purchased at the BKMF site. Day-of tickets can also be purchased online or at the door at each respective club venue. Before any musical acts take the stage on Friday, June 17 BKMF will be hosting “ Brooklyn Magazine: Off the page and on the stage,” two evenings of intimate conversations at Dumbo Loft with the cultural, creative and political leaders of the borough. Talks are set to kick-off on Wednesday, June 15 and continue on Thursday, June 16 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.. Tickets are free but guests must RSVP to attend. Reserve free tickets here. Across these two days, ticket-holders will be invited to enjoy a series of short panel discussions that will explore emerging local trends with global impact in lifestyle, business, and the arts. Featured guests include comedians Wyatt Cenac and Donwill, the cast of Showtime’s hit show “ Flatbush Misdemeanors,” City Councilors Justin Brannan and Chi Ossé, Brooklyn Bridge Ventures founder Charlie O’Donnell, Humble Bloom CEO Solonje Burnett, leaders in the Brooklyn arts and culture scene from BAM, BRIC, Brooklyn Museum, House of Yes, Kings Theater and more. Guests are invited to stick around after the talks for libations, a live mural painting by artists Sean Qualls and Jonathan Blum, as well as a virtual reality experience courtesy of the Museum of Future Experiences. “Every day at Brooklyn Magazine, we work hard to bring to life the culture, community, and ideas intrinsic to the people of Brooklyn,” says President and editor-in-chief, Brian Braiker. “With the Brooklyn Magazine Festival, we’re excited to build a dynamic experience that people can enjoy in their own ways. From the larger concerts in Prospect Park to the more intimate fireside chats and club performances across the borough, we’re engaging in a deep and meaningful (and fun!) dialog with the communities that make up the borough—with people, artists and ideas that will be both familiar and new to our audiences.” For the full lineup for the music festival, club shows, and fireside chats, along with the relevant ticket information for each event happening Wednesday, June 15 through Saturday, June 18, please visit: https://www.bkmag.com/bkmf/. Day-of tickets can also be purchased for both the club shows and the festival online or in-person at the door of each respective venue. Brooklyn Magazine Brooklyn Magazine explores New York’s most populous borough through the lens of culture, community, commerce, arts and leisure. Visit bkmag.com to read the latest news and follow Brooklyn Magazine on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for up-to-the minute updates and more. Contact Details Brooklyn Magazine Trisha Larocchia +1 516-225-5932 tlarocchia@n6a.com Company Website https://www.bkmag.com/bkmf/

June 07, 2022 11:06 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Telos Blockchain Sponsors Unbound Now Gala

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The Telos Foundation is proud to announce that it will be the official sponsor for the 2022 Unbound Now Gala happening on June 7th in Waco, Texas. Telos is firmly in favor of all that Unbound Now stands for and has accomplished as a non-profit organization and is pleased to support them as they continue to provide aid for humanity’s most vulnerable. Tuesday’s gala celebrates 10 years of Unbound Now’s work to end human trafficking in local communities and around the world. Telos believes that global ESG concerns such as human trafficking, an illicit practice that has more than tripled in the last decade, must be eradicated at all costs. Unbound Now is leading the effort to help save the victims from this heartless act. Founded in the United States in 2012, Unbound Now has grown substantially, launching in several locations worldwide, including Cambodia, Mongolia, Indonesia, South Africa, and various countries in Europe. While their operations vary from one city to the next, Unbound offers three main lines of effort: Prevention and Awareness: Unbound Now works to educate and empower youth, spread awareness through citywide outreaches and provide human-trafficking presentations to groups and organizations. Professional Training: Unbound Now provides training to equip all professionals to use their skills to identify and serve victims of human trafficking. Survivor Advocacy: Unbound Now advocates for victims and survivors by meeting immediate needs, supporting survivors and their families, and connecting each survivor with resources for his or her unique restoration journey. The values and principles of the Telos team are closely aligned with those of Unbound Now and looks forward to making its contribution to put an end to human trafficking - once and for all. About Telos Live since 2018, Telos Blockchain (ticker: TLOS) is an ESG compliant Layer 1 smart contract platform that offers full-service compatibility with Solidity, Vyper and Native C++ smart contracts. The chain along with all of its departments operates at Net Zero status and offers the use of its fair smart contract powered governance system to any interested organization in modular fashion. The chain is capable of finalizing over a billion low-fixed-cost (w/ a feeless option) transactions per day. Since the launch of mainnet, Telos has operated with a flawless network uptime record. The validators of the network are globally decentralized, vetted (KYC) and are all equitable in size. Telos is one of the only Layer 1 Blockchain to be both credibly neutral in both its finances and its architecture. About The Foundation The Telos Foundation is a Decentralized Autonomous Organization established as a promotional and funding body to advance the Telos Blockchain Network and provide support to network applications. Contact Details The Team hello@telosfoundation.io Company Website https://www.telos.net/

June 07, 2022 10:21 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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UFC® to Make History in Singapore with UFC® 275: TEIXEIRA vs PROCHAZKA

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SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 7 June 2022 - UFC ® returns to Singapore with Southeast Asia's first-ever Pay-Per-View event UFC ® 275: TEIXEIRA vs PROCHAZKA on June 11 (live in Singapore on June 12) featuring the first UFC championship bouts to take place in the region. This historic event will be UFC's fourth event hosted in Singapore with support from the Singapore Tourism Board. UFC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP In the ultra-competitive light heavyweight division, UFC champion Glover Teixeira will make his first title defense since winning the belt with a second-round submission of Jan Blachowicz at UFC 267. Standing across the Octagon ® will be first-time title contender Jiri Prochazka who earned his shot with back-to-back KOs of Volkan Oezdemir in his UFC debut and later Dominick Reyes. UFC WOMEN'S FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP Women's pound-for-pound best, UFC women's flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko will make her seventh title defense and look to extend her eight-fight win streak. Dana White's Contender Series veteran and No. 4 contender Taila Santos earns her first title contention after a blazing four-fight win streak. 2020 FIGHT OF THE YEAR REMATCH China's first UFC world champion, No. 1 ranked strawweight Zhang Weili, will rematch former UFC world strawweight champion Joanna Jedrzejczyk. This contender's bout in the ultra-competitive strawweight division is a highly anticipated rematch of their first encounter in 2020 that was awarded Fight of the Year. Additional bouts on the card include: Flyweight: Rogerio Bontorin vs Manel Kape Welterweight: Jack Della Maddalena vs Ramazan Emeev Featherweight: Seungwoo Choi vs Josh Culibao Middleweight: Brendan Allen vs Jacob Malkoun Featherweight: Maheshate vs Steve Garcia Welterweight: Andre Fialho vs Jake Matthews Bantamweight: Kyung Ho Kang vs Batgerel Danaa Women's Strawweight: Liang Na vs Silvana Gomez Juarez Welterweight: Orion Cosce vs Blood Diamond Women's Bantamweight: Ramona Pascual vs Joselyn Edwards A thrilling Fight Week of action builds up to the event which includes the start of ROAD TO UFC, the most significant opportunity for Asia's top MMA prospects. ROAD TO UFC is a ground-breaking "win and advance" tournament for 32 mixed martial arts athletes who will compete in four men's weight classes, and each of the four division's winners will be awarded a UFC contract. The opening round will take place across two days during Fight week for UFC 275 in the Octagon at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. The semifinals and finals are scheduled for later this year. UFC 275 FIGHT WEEK SCHEDULE All dates Singapore June 9: ROAD TO UFC, Episodes 1 & 2 June 10: ROAD TO UFC, Episodes 3 & 4 June 10: UFC 275 Weigh Ins June 12: UFC® 275: TEXEIRA vs PROCHAZKA For event updates to UFC® 275: TEXEIRA vs PROCHAZKA, check UFC.com. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.sg. Check local listings for broadcast. Follow the latest UFC news on Facebook (UFC), Twitter and Instagram (@ufc), and use the official hashtags: #UFC275 #UFCSINGAPORE. #UFC Contact Details Lili Lee LLee_contractor@ufc.com

June 06, 2022 09:42 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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BOBBY CIAFARDINI JOINS AMERICA DOMANI AS FORMULA 1 CORRESPONDENT

America Domani

Veteran auto racing journalist Bobby Ciafardini has joined America Domani as an official Formula 1 (“F1”) correspondent. Ciafardini is an accomplished sportswriter and auto racing expert who has contributed to the Associated Press, New York Daily News, WFUV Radio, and MSG Network, among others. Ciafardini will serve as a regular contributor for America Domani’s F1 and general sports content. To kick off the partnership, America Domani will be releasing a special “Formula 1 in America” guide which will feature exclusive content from Ciafardini for American fans. The guide will be released ahead of America Domani’s launch this summer. To sign up for the guide, visit www.americadomani.com/F1 “Formula 1 has long been a staple of the international sports scene, and it is now growing at breakneck speeds among American fans,” said Bobby Ciafardini. “The contributions of Italian culture to Formula 1 cannot be understated. I am proud to be corresponding for the premiere Italian American digital media destination of the future in America Domani.” “Formula 1 has become one of the fastest growing and most appealing sports in the American market for brands and consumers alike,” said Al DiGuido, Publisher & CEO of America Domani. “We are excited to be partnering with Bobby and to be offering our readers a complimentary “Formula 1 in America” guide ahead of our launch this summer.” To sign-up for notifications, visit www.americadomani.com. ABOUT AMERICA DOMANI: America Domani is the leading digital media community for the 17 million Americans of Italian heritage and millions more who have a love and affinity for Italian culture. Staying true to the “Domani” name, which means “Tomorrow” in Italian, America Domani showcases a wide array of engaging content from top Italian American influencers and personalities, including news, food and wine, culture, travel, comedy, language, sports and entertainment and more. America Domani was created through purchasing the licensing rights to the historic America Oggi newspaper and the revival of Il Progresso Italo-Americano. Both titles live proudly on the America Domani platform as dedicated s ections for current events and historical content. Contact Details Media Contact: press@AmericaDomani.com Company Website https://americadomani.com/

June 03, 2022 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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XPRIT Website Gets a Revamp as The Company Launches Four New Electric Bike Series

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XPRIT has launched its newly revamped website with a new layout and design while also introducing four brand new electric bike series that cater to multiple uses and users. XPRIT was launched in 2018 with a vision to colorize the life of people while providing ease of commuting for them to enjoy the rural and urban areas of the Los Angeles area. The spokesperson highlighted, “Our slogan is ‘ Life Colorized – Smooth Ride with Every Vibe. ’ Our products completely align with it. We offer unique color combinations and high-tech designs that match the moods of the people.” XPRIT website has been given a revamp to make it more user-friendly and appealing to the customers. The website now has an entirely new design and layout just in time for their new product line launch. The spokesperson added, “The best thing about our products is that they are an eco-friendly, zero-emission power source. Even our packaging is made with recyclable materials.” After the immense success of XPRIT’s hoverboards, the company is now set to launch electric bikes to provide easier commute and fun adventures to consumers. “We are excited to announce electric bikes in four series, and we believe our customers can easily find one that best fits their lifestyle,” continued the spokesperson. The company is set to launch the four series to multiple uses and age groups: Commute Series - It comprises two models, Urban Basic and Urban Ultra, featuring convenience and easy storage for commuters. Beach Recreation Series – It includes two models, Beach Seal and Beach Cruiser, featuring stylish designs. It is the best for spending time with loved ones at beaches. Adventure Series – Currently has one model, Hunter, featuring the best durability tires and long-distance suspension system. Shuttle Series – Currently has one model, Shuttle, featuring the capability to carry or deliver items from grocery shopping trips to delivery services. “It is certainly an exciting time at XPRIT with the launch of our four new product lines being introduced. We truly believe the world is rapidly moving toward sustainable practices, and e-mobility will be the future of urban transportation. We are proud to be a part of this major change,” concluded the spokesperson. With the goal to make e-mobility easily accessible, XPRIT also offers low monthly payment finance options with as low as 0% APR with Klarna and four interest-free payments or monthly installments with Shop Pay Installments. They also offer lease-to-own with Katapult with no credit required. The new electric bikes come with a one-year warranty and a 60-day return policy. About XPRIT: XPRIT is a leading brand in e-mobility industry founded in 2018. The brand was initially launched with hoverboards, and after its immense success, the team introduced electric bikes. The company strives to build electric bikes that provide high performance with an authentic style that matches the client's comfort, needs, and preferences. Contact Details Media Contact management@xprit.com Company Website https://www.xprit.com/

June 02, 2022 07:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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MYBUNDLE.TV ANNOUNCES SLING TV BILLING INTEGRATION WITHIN THE MYBUNDLE.TV STREAMING MARKETPLACE

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First Billing Integration Launch for MyBundle.TV Drives New SLING TV Subscriptions Across the MyBundle.TV Broadband Partner Network Demonstrates MyBundle.TV’s Unique Marketplace Position at Intersection of Consumers, Streaming Video Services and Broadband Providers MyBundle.TV, the premier online platform connecting consumers, streaming services and broadband providers with tools to simplify streaming television, today announces integrated billing with SLING TV, a leading live TV streaming service. The billing integration simplifies the ability to access SLING so users can sign up, manage billing and receive customer support from within the streaming service app. Customers can find SLING utilizing the "Find My Bundle" recommendation tool or in the MyBundle.TV Streaming App Marketplace. Integrated billing services is the latest innovation from the growing MyBundle.TV platform, which in addition to its own consumer-facing site, provides co-branded streaming video tools for broadband and multichannel video providers. Sitting at the cross-section of consumers looking to explore and optimize their streaming service subscriptions and broadband providers looking to deliver choice to current and prospective customers, MyBundle.TV reduces friction and increases satisfaction for the ever-growing and dynamic streaming video ecosystem. MyBundle.TV currently has more than 90 broadband partners serving more than 9 million customers, including industry leaders CenturyLink, WOW!, MetroNet, Glo Fiber and CSpire. SLING offers more than 700 channels in 27 languages, including popular sports, news and entertainment networks, such as CNN, Disney, ESPN, FS1, Discovery, HGTV, TBS, TLC, USA, AMC and A&E. “This landmark partnership with SLING TV represents MyBundle.TV’s first-ever billing integration. Allowing consumers to sign up directly for Sling on the MyBundle.TV platform is a far superior user experience and will increase conversions,” said Scott Barton, Chief Product Officer at MyBundle.TV. “The MyBundle.TV platform simplifies the discovery and purchase process for consumers and we are very pleased to expand our working relationship with SLING, a true streaming innovator.” “MyBundle.TV is adding value and optimizing the transition to streaming for all of the major industry constituencies including consumers, broadband providers, and streaming services,” added Jason Cohen, Co-Founder and CEO of MyBundle.TV. “By working in partnership with our stakeholders, MyBundle.TV is connecting and personalizing the experience while increasing satisfaction and assisting in the ‘Streaming Revolution’ for all.” “SLING TV offers the most compelling value and flexibility in the streaming marketplace today and is very pleased to leverage the user-friendly MyBundle.TV platform to highlight and optimize our services under this new agreement,” said Seth Van Sickel, Senior Vice President of Product and Operations, SLING TV. “Through this agreement, SLING will have a simplified sales acquisition flow for our targeted customer base, allowing more consumers to enjoy our great service.” About MyBundle.TV MyBundle.TV offers the industry-leading consumer and enterprise platform simplifying streaming TV. MyBundle.TV’s free and easy-to-use tools help consumers cut the cord, discover new streaming services and find content to watch across their services. Incorporating more than 150 streaming services and partnering with more than 90 broadband providers serving 9 million customers and growing, the MyBundle.TV platform helps consumers navigate the streaming video world and enables new growth opportunities for programmers and high-speed data distributors alike. Contact Details ICR for MyBundle.TV Eric Becker +1 303-638-3469 eric.becker@icrinc.com Company Website https://www.mybundle.tv

June 02, 2022 02:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Quarter4 to Power DraftFuel’s NFL Content and Data Engine in Progressive Technology Partnership

Quarter4

Quarter4, an AI-powered predictive sports data and analytics provider for media, affiliates and betting platforms, today announced it has partnered with DraftFuel, a FinTech startup in the online sportsbook, casino, and daily fantasy sports space, to provide users with cutting edge Quarter4 predictive data and statistics and power DraftFuel’s content engine for the 2022 NFL Season. Quarter4’s predictions and data will be displayed in DraftFuel’s app next to lines and odds offered at various sportsbooks where users can then use their DraftFuel Discover® Prepaid Card to place bets. DraftFuel, which launched in October of 2021, acts as a dedicated gaming fund. The DraftFuel app + debit card enables users to accumulate money in their DraftFuel account via two primary methods. Users can connect their pre-existing debit or credit cards to the app to be monitored for the accumulation of “spare change” from everyday purchases such as gas and coffee. In addition, users can set up a fixed percentage of their bank deposits (Ex: up to 5% of direct deposits) to be automatically transferred to their DraftFuel account. Both methods mitigate risk by empowering users to only play with “true discretionary funds.” “DraftFuel is creating new opportunities for casual bettors to fund their bets. Our predictive analytics are sharp, simple and intuitive, providing DraftFuel users the added confidence they need to stay on the platform and create bets through DraftFuel’s sportsbook partners,” said Danijela Covic, CSO at Quarter4. “This partnership is creating an exceptional value-add to a subset of the market often ignored by larger marketing efforts. Now casual and small-wager bettors will have access to advanced analytics, elevated content and a new heightened overall betting experience.” Quarter4’s predictions, which enable its partners to bring sports betting content to life for the sports betting newbies and the seasoned veterans, are automatically generated by a validated deep learning neural network. Historical statistics of yesterday are combined with the big data of today to generate a predictive data point for every player and team in select college or professional sports. With up to 2 million predictions produced daily, and updated no less than every 15 minutes, the unbiased insights deliver an intimate viewpoint for the bettor and fan. “When we started DraftFuel, we wanted to create an environment where bettors of any skill and frequency can enjoy guilt-free gaming,” said DraftFuel Co-founder Alex Cullingford, “Adding Quarter4’s unbiased predictions will give our users an extra boost of confidence and knowledge in addition to simplifying terminology for our users.” “Progressive tech attracts progressive tech and we couldn’t be happier about the match that Quarter4 and DraftFuel make,” said DraftFuel Co-founder Tom Mangan. “Armed with Quarter4’s data, our users will be empowered to make smart, responsible decisions when betting.” Quarter4, which recently added WNBA data to its suite of predictive offerings, is backed by Cardinal Sports Capital Inc. DraftFuel’s financial technology is powered by Central Payments. ABOUT QUARTER4 Quarter4 is a revolutionary artificial intelligence platform that generates 2 million daily pregame and in game predictions for multiple professional and college sports. The easy-to-use sports technology delivers proprietary insights, related to team and player performance, via multiple delivery methods. Sportsbooks, data providers, media agencies and affiliates are empowered with predictive analysis that is unique, personalized and non-biased. The data is available via robust API, custom dashboard and most recently, via embeddable products such as brackets, player affect simulators and seeding probability widgets. ABOUT DRAFTFUEL DraftFuel was co-founded by Tom Mangan and Alex Cullingford in 2019 when a discussion during a family vacation led to identifying an opportunity to create value in the online gaming sector. DraftFuel is a secure bankroll management platform that helps individuals self-regulate their online gaming budget. Accumulated funds can be seamlessly deposited to a user’s gaming account or used for purchases wherever Discover is accepted. Additional features include odds comparison tables and promotional offers. For more information, visit DraftFuel.com. Contact Details Hot Paper Lantern Bailey Irelan birelan@hotpaperlantern.com Company Website https://quarter4.io/

June 02, 2022 11:49 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Panasonic Connect’s New Visual Solutions Create Impactful and Impressive Experiences

Panasonic Professional Imaging & Visual Systems

Panasonic Connect North America announced today new turnkey, immersive solutions to streamline productions and expand the possibilities of entertainment. As the world enters into a new era of engagement, entertainment venues are looking for AV technology that allows them to captivate their audience through elevated levels of experiences by visually stimulating their senses and creating emotional and lasting connections. Panasonic Connect’s expanded ecosystem of audiovisual solutions that are perfect for live experiences will be on display at Panasonic's InfoComm booth (#N1629) from June 8-10, 2022. Panasonic Connect’s audiovisual (AV) portfolio provides flexible production environments, interactive projection mapping technology, significant workflow advantages and more, enabling these venues to develop eye-catching visuals ideal for engaging activities in entertainment applications and markets. These solutions create experiences that bring attendees into the storyline to become a part of the event instead of simply watching a show or looking at art. “Content creators across music, art and other live event venues are seeking ways to better connect with their audiences and envelop them into the experience,” said John Baisley, Senior Vice President of Professional Imaging & Visual Systems, Panasonic Connect. “Panasonic Connect provides complete and customizable AV solutions that encompass the technology, support and expertise needed to produce immersive environments which help customers provide exceptional, memorable experiences to their audiences." More About Panasonic Connect's New Solutions for Live Experiences PT-RQ25KU Series 3-Chip DLP® 4K SOLID SHINE Laser Projectors: Panasonic Connect introduces the new PT-RQ25KU Series[1], the world’s smallest and lightest 20,000lm 3-Chip DLP® 4K laser projector.[2] Understanding the continued demands for providing captivating content, simplified setup and remote functionality, the PT-RQ25KU Series is designed for venues hosting live events, concerts and festivals, along with theme park and location-based entertainment attractions. With exceptional image quality and significant workflow advantages, the PT-RQ25KU Series is 40% smaller and 35% lighter than its predecessor, simplifying everything from transport and storage to installation and set-up. It delivers up to 20,000lm of high brightness at 4K resolution (3840 x 2400) with extremely detailed life-like visuals. Designed for maintenance-free reliability for over 20,000-hours, it is Panasonic Connect’s first projector to be Intel® Smart Display Module (SDM) ready so customers can integrate their preferred interface(s) via compatible third-party modules and optional proprietary terminal boards, such as 12G-SDI, DIGITAL LINK. Further time-saving set-up features come from the Smart Projector Control application and Near Field Communication (NFC) function. These features make it easy to read and change basic setups by holding a mobile device against the projector’s touchpoint. The Remote Preview Lite function checks the content signals from a remote PC via Multi-Media Control Software or a web browser, while the preactivated upgrade kits for Geometry Manager Pro automate edge-blending via a camera to enable sophisticated masking functions. The PT-RQ25KU Series 3-Chip DLP® 4K SOLID SHINE Laser Projectors will be available starting November 2022. PT-FRQ60 1-Chip DLP® 4K SOLID SHINE Laser Projector: Meeting the rising demand for ultra-fine detailed resolution, Panasonic has added Quad Pixel Drive to its proven 1-Chip DLP™ SOLID SHINE laser projection technology to create the 6,000lm PT-FRQ60U projector, producing extraordinarily detailed 4K images that retain natural sharpness and clarity. The PT-FRQ60 delivers smooth and richly detailed 4K images ideal for education, corporate, art and museum exhibitions, while also supporting high-speed frame rates with minimal latency – widening the scope for applications such as simulation and esports. The projector creates an impressive sense of realism with the finest details and textures resulting in smooth, grid-less images. The PT-FRQ60 includes two HDMI inputs supporting CEC commands from compatible devices; an easy-to-integrate DIGITAL LINK connection for 4K video and control-signal transmission over long distances. Pre-activated Geometry Manager Pro upgrade kits enable sophisticated masking functions and automatic, simultaneous multi-screen calibration, streamlining the most complex edge-blending and projection-mapping installations. The projector will be available in black (PT-FRQ60BU7) or white (PT-FRQ60WU7) cabinets starting in July 2022. EQ2U Series 4K LCD Professional Displays: Offering 500 cd/m² brightness, the new EQ2U Series ensures high visibility of graphic rich, high-resolution content delivering an exceptional visual experience. The displays offer an anti-glare panel that suppresses the reflected glare of surrounding natural and artificial lighting, producing perfect color, no matter the viewing angle. The EQ2U displays can be tilted vertically and horizontally, up to a 20-degree tilt angle, for proper installation in any setting and fit a majority of devices via three HDMI input and USB-C terminals. Functionality can be expanded through support of the Intel® SDM specification. The ability to position the display in portrait or landscape mode, along with 18 hours of continuous operation make the EQ2U Series displays perfect for digital signage applications. The EQ2U Series offers six (6) screen sizes, in choices from 86/75/65/55/50/43-inches and shipments are scheduled to begin June 2022. EF2U Professional Display: The need for digital signage continues to expand for transportation, storefronts, large entertainment, concert halls, museums, reception areas and more. In these situations, the signage must be easy to read to capture attentions quickly, as well as be flexible and compact enough for installation in a limited space. The new EF2U 32-inch professional display enables effective information sharing for up to 16 hours per day of operation. This display can be installed vertically, horizontally or even tilted up to a 20-degree angle, accommodating a variety of installation plans. For situations that need to dynamically distribute information across multiple screens in various locations throughout a venue, the EF2 Display’s USB memory stick eliminates the need to configure settings when deploying signage on multiple displays. The EF2U display will be available in June 2022. Panasonic Connect will also be displaying its KAIROS IT / IP Video Processing Platform, which gives a seamless experience in managing the complexities, workflows and scale of broadcasted, streamed and projected content by managing the overlap so no other hardware is required for edge blending. Show attendees can also see the PT-RQ50KU 3-Chip DLP® SOLID SHINE 4K+ Laser Projector that provides an all-in-one design with key features such as simple, easy operation, flexible installation and 50,000lm of high-brightness. For more information about Panasonic's portfolio of progessional imaging and visual systens, visit https://na.panasonic.com/us/audio-video-solutions [1] Includes: 20Klm PT-RQ25KU (4K) & PT-RZ24KU (WUXGA) and 16Klm PT-RQ18KU (4K) & PT-RZ17KU (WUXGA) [2] Based on publicly available dimensions and weight for DLP™ laser projectors with 16,000lm brightness and above as of January 2022. Please refer to specifications table for brightness value of individual models. PT-RQ25K/RQ18K only with Quad Pixel Drive [ON]. About Panasonic Connect North America Established on April 1, 2022 as part of the Panasonic Group’s switch to an operating company system, Panasonic Connect North America is a B2B company offering device hardware, software and professional services to provide value to customers across the public sector, federal government, education, immersive entertainment, food services and manufacturing industries. With the mission to “Change Work, Advance Society, Connect to Tomorrow,” Panasonic Connect North America works closely with its community of partners, innovators and integrators to provide the right technologies to address customers’ ever-evolving needs in today’s connected enterprise. Connect with Panasonic Professional Imaging & Visual Systems: Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram Contact Details Racepoint Global Lauren Klug +1 415-694-6714 PanasonicVisual@racepointglobal.com

June 02, 2022 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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With new brand proposition "Inspiration Ahead", OPPO boosts the morale of Roland-Garros 2022

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PARIS, FRANCE - Media OutReach - 2 June 2022 - With the new brand proposition: Inspiration Ahead, OPPO, the premium partner of Roland-Garros 2022, unveils the stunning Inspirational Light campaign. Capturing the passion for the sport, inspiring messages were beamed from global tennis fans onto the world-famous red clay court. OPPO: Premium Partner of Roland-Garros 2022 “Inspiration Ahead means showing confidence and poise when we are moving forward. It encourages us to remain resolved and graceful as we brave the storm and break the stagnation. Participating in sporting events is fantastic for OPPO to convey the mutually inspirational spirit and communicate OPPO’s technology innovation experience with our global users,” announced William Liu, OPPO's Vice President and President of Global Marketing. OPPO, as the premium partner for the 4 th consecutive year, hopes to bring tennis fans’ inspiration with its advanced imaging technology to witness, capture and share the heart-stopping moments on the court. “Inspirational Light” Shot on OPPO Find X5 Pro Galvanising the global support for this year’s tennis stars, OPPO launched the Inspirational Light campaign, where global tennis fans were encouraged to share messages of support, which were then used to create striking yet beautiful light painting imagery showcased on the red clay court on each night of the tournament. At the end of each night match, when the stadium’s lights were turned off, OPPO’s expert light painting crew ‘painted’ the fans’ best comments using OPPO’s Find X5 Pro’s low-light photography mode. The stunning visuals were captured by OPPO Find X5 Pro, with photos and videos posted across social media. Thanks to its advanced imaging system, the newest cutting-edge flagship from the brand, the OPPO Find X5 Pro, is the perfect handset for tennis fans to capture true-to-life content of their favourite tennis players. Powered by the OPPO’s self-designed MariSilicon X imaging NPU, Find X5 Pro brings the industry-recognized imaging capabilities, enabling tennis fans to capture 4K Ultra Night video and captivating photography of the tennis tournament. The handset’s Wide-angle camera also features a first-of-its-kind Five-axis OIS system, which improves with every use to counter handshake, reduce noise and sharpen scenes – guaranteeing tennis fans perfect clarity and sharp shots. Through Inspiration Ahead, OPPO strives to inspire its global users to push the limits to achieve success. The brand is bringing to the forefront technology that delivers a step-change to exemplify the dynamic and exhilarating experiences found only in this elite competition. To learn more about the Inspiration Ahead activities taking place at Roland Garros, click here. To learn more about the OPPO Find X5 Pro, click here. About OPPO OPPO is a leading global smart device brand. Since the launch of its first mobile phone - “Smiley Face” - in 2008, OPPO has been in relentless pursuit of the perfect synergy of aesthetic satisfaction and innovative technology. Today, OPPO provides a wide range of smart devices spearheaded by the Find X and Reno series. Beyond devices, OPPO also provides its users with ColorOS operating system and internet services such as OPPO Cloud and OPPO+. OPPO has footprints in more than 50 countries and regions, with more than 40,000 employees dedicated to creating a better life for customers around the world. Contact Details OPPO Media Contact press@oppo.com

June 01, 2022 10:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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