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Hungry Sausages Lab’s First NFT Collection Joins Hands with “Chef Nic Family” for Special Edition NFTs

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HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach - 22 March 2022 - Not long ago local creative studio “Hungry Sausages Lab” (HSL) teased the launch of a NFT collection titled “Hungry Sausages” in collaboration with a renowned chef brand, to celebrate the establishment of “Not For Teeth” – a brick-and-mortar NFT club in Hong Kong. The lab announces the details today (22 nd March), confirming their collaboration with the celebrity food and lifestyle brand – “Chef Nic Family” - to launch a special edition NFT with higher rarity. Upcoming plans and diversified functions of the project are also revealed. “More than just a sausage!” Converging Virtual and Physical world, Follow the Sausages to create their own galaxy HSL was founded by three passionate talents with a shared vision, each from a different background of F&B, creative and finance. They created “Sausages” characters who live an intriguing lifestyle filled with food, music and fashion, converging virtual and real worlds, and showcasing the lab’s core value of providing combined virtual & physical experience. The first NFT collection “Hungry Sausages” begins with the Sausages’ fantastical adventure – “More than just a sausage!”. A group of Sausages with a dream to create their own Sausages Galaxy, has made their escape from a supermarket, disguised themselves as humans and stumbled on an adventurous journey with endless laughter. The Sausages successfully morphed themselves into 5,000 unique NFT copies with the help of Dr. Hunger and have started lurking in the world of metaverse. With their funny and peculiarly amusing nature, the lab hopes the Sausages can spread joy happily spread joy to the wider public amidst the pandemic. Introducing Chef Nic Family x Hungry Sausages Founded by celebrity Nicholas Tse in 2020, Chef Nic Family, a spin-off of Chef Nic, is a food and lifestyle brand which shares the same vision to spread positivity and believes in "We create experiences, not food". The animated Chef Nic Family have captured the heart of youngsters, with members including GUIDIAO, NOODLE, MISO, DASHI, KEZAI and MUSTARD, each with a different personality and culinary skill. Themed with "We create experiences, not food", this special collaboration has combined the most iconic visual elements of Chef Nic Family and Hungry Sausages to create new and waggish character images. NOODLES will lead the launch and others will follow. “The core value of Chef Nic is all about experience. We focus more on the experience we bring to the table rather than the food itself,” Derek Yeung, Co-Founder of Chef Nic Holdings said.” As a spin-off of Chef Nic, we provide endless stream of fresh experiences to our fans and customers by constantly developing new dishes. The metaverse craze is all over the world, while we are expanding our business in the physical market, we are also actively exploring novel ways to create new experiences through the virtual world.” Brick-and-mortar NFT club opening in July Travel seamlessly between the virtual and physical world The physical NFT club “Not For Teeth” is expected to officially open in July 2022. The name “Not For Teeth”, with abbreviation “NFT” is an extension of the lab’s NFT. Not only does it combine F&B and entertainment enjoyment but also serves as a hub for to experience the endless possibilities of “phygital” activities. Not For Teeth will be located on the top floors of W Square, Wan Chai. Inspired by the digital element from the metaverse, the 8,000 square feet venue is spanned across two levels (public level & member exclusive level) and designed to offer immersive and sensory experience with food catering, cultural and social exchanges. Hungry Sausages NFT holders will be given the prioritized privilege to acquire premium membership of the club for exclusive privileges and services. More details of the "Not For Teeth" Physical NFT club will be announced later. First Hungry Sausages NFT collection drops in April Explore the Metaverse with 5,000 amusing Sausages HSL will be unveiling 5,000 unique and amusing NFTs based on the image of the Sausages characters, each with a randomized assortment of pre-designed 3D & 2D features, to reflect what they experience in their adventure. Those with a sharp eye will spot the satirical humour in each character’s smug facial expression and distinct costumes. The collaboration will be available for whitelist pre-sale on 1 st April 2022, public minting on 4 th April 2022, in the Ethereum standard (ERC-721) on the Hungry Sausages Web 3.0 site. It will be available for trade on Open Sea on a later date. In addition to a series of vivid NFT creations, planets with different themes will also be realized to construct “The Sausage Galaxy” – a galaxy to unite the Hungry Sausages community. All Hungry Sausages NFT holders will be granted access to the planets with their Hungry Sausage passport (NFTs), travel freely across the Sausages Galaxy with endless possibilities. HSL will also roll out the first planet inspired by the brick-and-mortar NFT Club and later construct the galaxy with different themes and brands for upcoming projects. Goes virtual while staying grounded, the entrance to both worlds “We are happy to realize this cross-disciplinary collaboration with the Chef Nic Family in our first ever NFT project,” Benny Cheng, co-founder of Hungry Sausages Lab, said. “We believe the future is where the virtual and physical world coexist dependently. We hope Not For Teeth club and the Sausage Galaxy can build a community around Human Sausages, serve as gathering hub for NFT enthusiasts, hypebeasts, fashionistas and artists from all over the world, connecting brands from different disciplinaries. We are looking forward to enter the age of metaverse with our members.” Joining Hands with Synergy Group to work towards low-emission NFTs Synergy Group (Stock code: 1539.HK), one of the leading integrated energy saving and green technology solution providers in Hong Kong, will offset the carbon footprint that underpins the Chef Nic Family x Hungry Sausages NFT collection. With the group’s verified carbon credits, the NFT owners have offset the carbon emission resulted from the electricity consumed by the NFT creation and associated transactions to achieve zero carbon footprint. “The scale of energy consumption on blockchain continues to expand. The carbon footprint on minting and transacting of an NFT is equivalent to the electricity consumption of an urbanite in one month. We hope to support artistic creation through this project as well as raising the social awareness of sustainable technology development. The gains will be used for green and environmental charitable purposes as a token to social sustainability.”, said Mr. Mansfield Wong, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Synergy Group. Gigantic Chef Nic Family X Hungry Sausages NOODLE landed in Times Square, New York Although the Hungry Sausages NFT collection is yet to officially launch in Hong Kong, it has gone international and landed in New York! One of the crossover collections - Chef Nic Family x Hungry Sausages NFT with the highest rarity level, has made it to the giant LED billboard in Times Square, New York. The Hungry Sausage proudly overlooks the hustle and bustle of New York, stay tuned to how it will disrupt the world. Hungry Sausages Lab whitelist is now open For a chance to get on the whitelist, members of Hungry Sausages Lab Discord may follow a few steps - invite friends to join HSL Discord, actively participate in the discussion and giveaway activities across social media platforms etc. For more details, please follow the announcement on the official Discord. About “Chef Nic Family” Founded by celebrity Nicholas Tse in 2020, Chef Nic Family, a spin-off of Chef Nic, is a food and lifestyle brand which shares the same vision to spread positivity and believes "We create experiences, not food". The animated Chef Nic Family have captured the heart of youngsters, with members including GUIDIAO, NOODLE, MISO, DASHI, KEZAI and MUSTARD, each with a different personality and culinary skill. Since the establishment, “Chef Nic Family” has launched a series of products and produced encouraging content in the form of Webtoon, short video, comic-style cookbook, across multiple social media platforms including Weibo, WeChat, TikTok etc. About “Hungry Sausages Lab” Founded in 2022, creative studio Hungry Sausages Lab (HSL) has organized an array of cross-disciplinary exhibitions and launched a variety of trendy products for international IPs and artists. A series of humorous “Sausages” is created by incorporating different artistic and cartoonish aesthetic via graphic, 3D and animation design, cheering us up in a down-to-earth and trendy style under the pandemic. HSL will continue to launch a variety of exhibitions and collectibles including limited edition painting, statues, clothing and lifestyle products. Website： hungry-sausages.com Instagram： @hungrysausages Twitter： @HungrySausages Discord： discord.gg/WcdZmVFuJQ About “Not For Teeth” NFT Club Not For Teeth NFT Club will be located in W Square, Wan Chai. spanning across 8,000 square feet and expected to officially open in July 2022. Inspired by the digital element from the metaverse, the brick-and-mortar is designed to offer immersive and sensorial experience with food catering, cultural and social exchanges. Completed with two levels, the lower space is open to the public and designated to offer a comprehensive food and beverage experience with a combination of international first-class ingredients and creative cooking methods alongside with bar and shisha area. The upper space is open exclusively to members and features a cigar and champagne bar with delicious snacks such as caviar and foie gras. In addition to the food and beverage services, the club will also host regular digital art exhibitions, NFT collections release event and digital art battle competitions. Contact Details Hungry Sausages Lab Candy Tong candy.tong@the-martket.com

March 21, 2022 11:37 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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CoorsTek Announced as 2022 CIO 100 Award Winner

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Foundry’s CIO has named CoorsTek as a 2022 CIO 100 Award winner. For more than 30 years, the CIO 100 Awards have recognized innovative organizations around the world that exemplify the highest level of strategic and operational excellence in IT. “This year’s CIO 100 class demonstrates grit, innovation, and deep teamwork. Many projects are related to streamlining data flows and insights to drive the business, bringing innovations like the metaverse to life, and driving value during the pandemic in myriad ways,” said Anne McCrory, Group VP, Customer Experience & Operations, Foundry, formerly IDG Communications, Inc. “We are honored to showcase these achievements and the people behind them as we gather in person once again for a team-based experience at the CIO 100 Symposium & Awards in California in August.” CoorsTek received the 2022 CIO 100 Award – its second CIO 100 Award in two years – for the Model Plant initiative, an integrated systems strategy focused on increasing production operator efficiency, providing key metrics to manufacturing management and preparing CoorsTek for a future ERP implementation. “We are thrilled to receive a 2022 CIO 100 Award, an honor that truly reflects the commitment of the CoorsTek IT team to build efficiency into our manufacturing processes,” said Matt Mehlbrech, VP of Information Technology for CoorsTek. “The Model Plant consists of fully integrated systems such as ERP, manufacturing operations management (MOM), quality management systems (QMS), and machine connectivity, all coming together to provide a single, user-friendly console for the production operator. It gives insight to key performance indicators in real time, which means fewer errors within our processes and less time working through remediation. Our operations leaders are embracing the benefits of this system and looking forward to future, even greater, IT innovation on the plant floor.” About the CIO 100 Awards: The annual CIO 100 Awards celebrate 100 organizations and the teams within them that are using IT in innovative ways to deliver business value, whether by creating competitive advantage, optimizing business processes, enabling growth, or improving relationships with customers. The award is an acknowledged mark of enterprise excellence. Coverage of the 2022 CIO 100 award-winning projects will be available online at CIO.com. About CIO: CIO focuses on attracting the highest concentration of enterprise CIOs and business technology executives with unparalleled peer insight and expertise on business strategy, innovation, and leadership. As organizations grow with digital transformation, CIO provides its readers with key insights on career development, including certifications, hiring practices and skills development. The award-winning CIO portfolio provides business technology leaders with analysis and insight on information technology trends and a keen understanding of IT’s role in achieving business goals. CIO is published by Foundry (formerly IDG Communications, Inc.). Company information is available at http://www.foundryco.com. About CoorsTek CoorsTek is a privately-held leading global supplier of technical ceramics, serving a wide array of industries and markets – with the vision of making the world measurably better. The company is headquartered in Golden, Colorado, with approximately 5,000 employees worldwide. CoorsTek continues to make significant investments in developing advanced materials and processes for critical applications and is the partner of choice for companies worldwide, whose success requires the unique, high-performance properties of products manufactured from engineered ceramics and advanced materials. The company is committed to delivering outstanding value through operational excellence, research, development, and manufacturing capabilities and collaborative stakeholder relationships. Learn more at www.coorstek.com. Contact Details CoorsTek Holly Leiker +1 303-475-1690 hleiker@coorstek.com Company Website https://www.coorstek.com

March 21, 2022 01:00 PM Mountain Daylight Time

Agora Data Files Patent Application for Industry-Leading Innovations

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Agora Data, inventor of many subprime auto industry firsts, has filed a U.S. patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a proprietary data-driven business model that may be leveraged to predict the future performance of subprime consumer loans. Applying certainty to loan payment outcomes of a previously unreliable market segment helps to reassure capital markets of results, empowers auto dealers and finance companies with access to new funding channels, and promotes fair lending practices. Agora Data’s innovation is unique for the auto industry, resulting in a win-win-win solution for financial institutions, loan originators, and consumers. Daniel Burke, Chief Information and Strategy Officer, and Chad Stilwell, Chief Technology Officer at Agora Data, are the architects of this first-ever business modeling for the subprime market segment. Their new-to-the-auto-industry model works to identify performance and risk by evaluating loan characteristics and alternative data with a high degree of accuracy. The multi-dimensional model powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning performs thousands of simulations daily on every loan and is backtested on over $15 billion of subprime data. Lenders and auto dealers can now predict loan performance and use the information to make better decisions and optimize business operations. “Agora’s proprietary modeling produces loan performance results for an asset class previously considered volatile and risky,” said Burke. “The revolutionary approach delivers dependable calculations similar to results observed in prime asset classes.” “Predicting the unpredictable is a breakthrough for the subprime auto industry,” said Stilwell. “Historically, subprime lending has been difficult to predict due to the reliance on traditional credit scoring models and unfavorable underwriting guidelines. Advanced modeling using data-driven analytics represents the future of subprime lending and opens a large asset class to the broader market.” About Agora Data, Inc: Agora Data’s platform delivers a suite of tools to empower Buy Here Pay Here dealers and finance companies to finance subprime customers. Agora’s family of auto finance products provides a wide range of critical funding paths so originators can obtain the cash they need to fuel growth, compete, and build wealth. Powered by patent-pending technology, originators now have access to robust data analytics and planning resources to help optimize the performance of their portfolios. Agora Data made history by closing the first-ever Crowdsourced Subprime Auto Securitization in 2020 and followed that up with its second transaction in early 2021. For more information, visit agoradata.com or contact us at 877-592-4672. Contact Details Shelly Vandeven +1 682-282-4130 media@agoradata.com Company Website https://agoradata.com/

March 21, 2022 09:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time

OPPO Unveils World’s First Ray Tracing 3D Wallpaper for Mobile at Game Developer Conference 2022

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SAN FRANCISCO, US - Media OutReach - 21 March 2022 - Global technology brand OPPO unveiled the industry’s first ray tracing application for smartphones — the ColorOS Ray Tracing 3D Wallpaper — during the Game Developers Conference 2022 (GDC). At the event, visitors experienced multiple real-time ray tracing wallpapers on OPPO's newest flagship device launched in China, the Find X5 Pro (Dimensity version). The 3D wallpaper application is slated for release through an APK later this year. “As a technology pioneer, OPPO has always actively explored new opportunities to enrich the mobile experience for our users,” said Jane Tian, Head of the Graphics Product Management at the OPPO US Research Center. “The ability to take advantage of ray tracing technology across smartphone devices will bring about more realistic gameplay graphics, for more immersive and competitive gaming. Our 3D wallpaper will also serve as a starting point to using the technology to explore future applications in smart devices.” Ray tracing is a graphics rendering technology that simulates the physical behavior of light and has been adopted on computers in the past. By adopting ray tracing technology, the 3D wallpapers can render light in real-time at usable frame rates, making shadows, reflections and refractions of objects displayed appear more vivid and life-like. It also provides users with the ability to interact with their wallpapers through a series of hand gestures including rotating, tapping and waving. OPPO began developing its ray tracing technology early in 2018 and had initially adopted a hybrid rendering method to gradually introduce ray tracing to existing mobile devices. For the ColorOS Ray Tracing 3D Wallpaper, OPPO came up with a new approach to accelerate ray tracing performance by adopting hybrid architecture and dedicated hardware cores on the Find X5 Pro (Dimensity version), fully utilizing the potential of the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset and the Arm Mali GPU. The 3D wallpaper demoed at GDC 2022 is a testament to the company’s unrelenting effort to bring new technologies and creative experiences to mobile devices. Later this year, OPPO will introduce the 3D wallpaper application as an APK to users of the Find X5 Pro (Dimensity version), as well as to global developers, artists, designers in an SDK package to help enable their creativity. 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 the ColorOS operating system and internet services such as OPPO Cloud and OPPO+. OPPO has a footprint in more than 50 countries and regions, with more than 40,000 employees dedicated to creating a better life for customers around the world. #OPPO Contact Details Media Contact press@oppo.com Company Website https://www.oppo.com/en/smartphones/series-find-x/find-x5-pro/

March 21, 2022 08:09 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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OPPO’s Battery Health Engine Extends the Lithium Battery Life of Find X5 Pro for Better Users Experience and Environment Sustainability

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SHENZHEN, CHINA - Media OutReach - 21 March 2022 - OPPO’s Find X5 Pro uses the latest lithium battery technology, the Battery Health Engine developed by OPPO Institute. The Battery Health Engine is a system-level battery health optimizing solution that came to fruition through three years of research and innovation. It is based on OPPO’s customized battery management chip and includes two key technologies: Smart Battery Health Algorithm and Battery Healing Technology. Not only is battery life a concern for smartphone users, but the issue of ageing, unused and discarded lithium batteries is also an increasingly worrying topic when it comes to the future and sustainability. It is projected that over the next eight years, the global demand for lithium-ion batteries will increase elevenfold, reaching over two terawatt-hours in 2030. The demand is coming from the rise in electric vehicles and small electronic products such as mobile phones. Smart Battery Health Algorithm Smart Battery Health Algorithm tracks real-time electric potential across the negative electrodes inside the battery. It can dynamically adjust the charging currency within a reasonable range, effectively minimizing the occurrence of dead lithium while maintaining the maximum charging current. This helps ensure prolonged battery lifespan and faster charging speed. To fully understand how this innovation works, we should first explain the charging and discharging behaviour of lithium batteries in mobile phones. The structure of a lithium battery The charging and discharging process can be simply viewed as the movement of lithium ions between positive and negative electrodes. The movement of lithium ions Once the active lithium ions can’t return to the positive electrode under the impact of the excessive current or overcharging, they will become dead lithium, and this leads to a reduction in the capacity of the battery. Dead lithium appears because of excessive current or overcharging Dead lithium leads to the battery life reduction Therefore, we need to preserve as many active lithium ions as possible so that we can control the charging current. Currently, only by controlling the current and voltage in real-time and within a reasonable range can we reduce the occurrence of dead lithium. It’s the potential of the negative electrode that’s an important indicator in helping mobile phones monitor real-time current and voltage. In other words, if the negative electrode potential can be monitored in real-time, we can prevent dead lithium from appearing. In order to obtain the negative electrode potential in real time, OPPO Institute has been exploring potential solutions in its laboratory for three years. Relying on a large amount of battery performance data, the team has been continuously correcting the accuracy of the battery model to develop the Smart Battery Health Algorithm that can track the potential of the negative electrode of the battery in real-time. With the blessing of this technology, smartphones could be able to match a reasonable charging current for different battery capacities, charging adapters, battery states, and charging stages by accurately judging the negative electrode potential. From here, we can then maximise the maintenance of lithium-ion activity and prolong battery lifespan. Battery Healing Technology In addition to a huge breakthrough in the algorithm, OPPO has also optimised the internal chemical system of the battery in Find X5 Pro, applying a healing feature through the use of Battery Healing Technology. By improving the electrolyte formula, the electrodes are continuously repaired during the battery’s charge and discharge cycles, forming a more stable and durable film called Solid Electrolyte Interface. The forming process of Solid Electrolyte Interface The Solid Electrolyte Interphase, also known as SEI, is formed by the reduction and reaction of a small amount of polar solvent in the electrolyte. This happens when the lithium-ion battery is charged and discharged after gaining some electrons. It is then distributed on the surface of the positive and negative materials of the lithium battery, which can prevent the damage of the solvent molecules to the electrode materials and improve the cycle performance of the electrodes. Therefore, during the shuttle process of lithium ions between the positive and negative electrodes, the electrolyte can work to repair the SEI - another key factor affecting battery lifespan. Battery Healing Technology helps the battery to continuously repair the SEI during the charging and discharging cycle, making the SEI more stable and durable in real time. It also reduces the damage inflicted to the electrodes due to charging and discharging, therefore enhancing the battery performance and extending battery lifespan. In OPPO’s latest laboratory test results, we’ve found that the Battery Health Engine is able to keep a battery at 80% of its original capacity after as many as 1,600 charge cycles. This effectively doubled the lifespan of batteries under current industrial standards. The battery lifespan of Find X5 Pro is doubled Since the battery lifespan of the Find X5 Pro is double that of the industry standard, it can maximise the protection of the battery while improving the way people experience their handsets. Achieving ultimate battery performance It is OPPO’s constant focus and development in battery technology that has enabled the company to transform users' charging experience and increase the power of smartphones. As the leader of charging technology, OPPO knows that the future development of fast charging can not only stop at high power - it should also consider aspects such as safety, portability, compatibility, and battery lifespan. Here at OPPO, the company is taking big steps towards upgrading the world of smartphone charging to completely revolutionise the user experience of smartphones while contributing to the future sustainability of lithium battery technologies. For more information, please visit https://www.oppo.com/en/smartphones/series-find-x/find-x5-pro/ Contact Details OPPO Media Contact press@oppo.com

March 21, 2022 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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OPPO Uses Advanced Engineering to Build Find X5 Pro

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SHENZHEN, CHINA - Media OutReach - 18 March 2022 - OPPO designed and optimized the hundreds of processes that go into the construction of the OPPO Find X5 Pro, to ensure the first phone off the production line and the thousandth are not just identical twins but of world-class quality. A trip to the factory floor The human brain has countless folds. The OPPO Find X5 Pro’s motherboard structure is a little like that of the human brain, connecting all the phone’s components together with an ultra-fine labyrinth of miniature metal paths. These roads are printed onto the motherboard, in rooms full of robotic printers that can produce up to 10 million boards a month. High-speed modular machines would mount components like the CPU and capacitors onto the board at a level of accuracy that would likely be impossible with the human hand. The smallest component measures just 0.4mm by 0.2mm, and the chip mounter can place more than 400,000 components an hour. OPPO uses an Auto Optical Inspector camera to check for any minute errors in the process. Every pathway on the OPPO Find X5 Pro motherboard is bespoke, each component is either custom-designed or carefully chosen. The Auto Optical Inspector is programmed to notice any slight deviation from the blueprint. The last line of solder printed and last chip inspected, the OPPO Find X5 Pro board is baked to melt the metal powder into a rigid conductive map. Every part of this process is carefully controlled, from the humidity and temperature of the factory floor to X-ray testing of the solder every two hours to check its quality. A solder paste inspection machine (SPI) reviews each board. When the smallest steel mesh opening measures just 0.18 mm × 0.18mm, only the highest level of precision is acceptable. 90% of the testing is automated, meaning OPPO’s production experts largely only need to step in at the first signs of any potential issue. Such attention to detail is all the more important in ensuring the quality of brand new features, like OPPO’s revolutionary 5-axis camera stabilization. Each OPPO Find X5 Pro camera is put through an OIS test for both the lens image stabilization and the sensor image stabilization, checking for its ability not just to function, but operate at the peak of its expected performance. The OPPO Find X5 Pro is mounted to a machine set to provide a jitter angle of three degrees and 6Hz frequency. This means it wobbles back and forth by 3° six times per second, mimicking handshakes in daily scenarios during photo shooting. The new 5-axis system also compensates for sensor roll, so OPPO also applies a 0.7-degree rolling motion in testing. On top of the traditional OIS motor, the OIS test for sensor-shift (x-axis/Y-axis) and sensor-rotation (Z-axis) are also tested separately. It is the first of its kind and offers the best optical stabilization experience in the industry. During the tests, shutter speed is set to 167ms which is the same as the frequency of vibration. To pass the test the final image must appear sharp, not blurred. A look inside the OPPO QE Reliability Lab There are two sides to the OPPO Find X5 Pro testing program. Some tests are run on every single phone, rooting out any defective components or manufacturing errors. However, some of the most intensive testing takes place at OPPO’s QE Reliability Lab. It is where OPPO undertakes a kind of torture testing that compresses the hard treatment of years of normal use into a much shorter time window. In-production testing makes sure specific OPPO Find X5 Pro stacks up to OPPO’s meticulous standards. The QE Reliability Lab makes sure the original design can handle real-world stresses, involving over 150 tests. Here are some of the highlights. In the Tumble test, the OPPO Find X5 Pro is placed in a 1-meter-long turning chamber that rotates 3.5 times a minute. It emulates the force of the phone being dropped 300 times from a height of a meter, onto a hard surface. Common Drop Test is also conducted as it simulates a typical free-fall scenario from various height from 1 meter to 1.5 meters. Another test sees the OPPO Find X5 Pro dropped from a height of 10 centimeters to more than 28,0000 times. This simulates the kind of everyday drops,but can eventually weaken the structure of a less well-designed phone. In QE Reliability Lab, OPPO not only required the phone to meet industry standard but for many tests with even more rigorous standards because OPPO aims to provide not just solid device longevity and reliability but impeccable durability. This dedication to quality is why OPPO put so much work into the strength and finish of the ceramic casing — a 45-stage process that includes calcination at 1000 degrees centigrade. For further testing on durability, the OPPO Find X5 Pro is kept in both high 75 degrees centigrade and freezing minus 40 degree environments for a full week, and tested afterwards to ensure there is no damage or corrosion. The phone is submerged in water at a depth of 1.5m and held there for 30 minutes, before being dismantled to check for any liquid ingress. OPPO Find X5 Pro, a phone that can withstand bumps, drops, freezing, shock, being doused with water and soaked with sweat. Buttons, sockets and fingerprint scanners are tested more than tens of thousands of times to prove the design works in practice just as well as it does on paper. The OPPO Find X5 Pro is a phone brimming with advanced features and ambitious engineering, but OPPO’s rigorous manufacturing standards ensure they are ready not just for day one but years of use.Read more on the OPPO Find X5 Pro’s camera, display and design technologies at the OPPO website. Contact Details Media Contact press@oppo.com

March 18, 2022 05:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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The Silent, Undetected Cause of Early Heart Disease

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One in 5 people worldwide have high Lipoprotein(a) – sometimes referred to as “L-P-little a” – an important genetic risk factor for premature heart disease and stroke. If you have a family history of early heart disease or have been told that heart disease “runs in your family,” but you’ve never been told why, it’s important to know if you have high Lp(a). Recently, founder and CEO Katherine Wilemon and chief medical officer Dr. Mary McGowan from the Family Heart Foundation, participated in a nationwide satellite media tour to discuss this silent, undetected cause of early heart disease. A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/Tl08nDPSy9k Genetic disorders driving early cardiovascular disease are very common, but almost never diagnosed. Elevated levels of Lp(a) increase the risk of inflammation, blood clotting and clogging — or plaque buildup — inside your blood vessels, which can block the flow of blood and oxygen to your heart or brain and cause a heart attack or stroke. Almost everyone gets tested for high cholesterol, but in the U.S. fewer than 1% are screened for Lp(a). It’s important to know that Lp(a) levels are inherited — they’re unrelated to diet, exercise, obesity, and lifestyle. To find out if you’re affected, ask for a simple blood test to check your Lipoprotein(a). An Lp(a) test measures the level of Lipoprotein(a) in your blood. People might be surprised to know that this test is not part of a standard blood test that provides your cholesterol levels, so their doctor will need to order it directly. In order to create awareness worldwide of Lp(a), the Family Heart Foundation established the first annual Lp(a) Awareness Day on March 24. People can join the movement by following the Family Heart Foundation on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram and sharing our messages about Lp(a) with friends and family. We aim to make a difference for those who have never heard of this common genetic condition. The Family Heart Foundation is addressing gaps in care through research, advocacy and awareness. The Family Heart Foundation aims to save generations of families from early heart disease by helping those at risk get the information they need to protect themselves and their family. For more information, visit MoreFamiliesMoreHearts.org About Katherine Wilemon: A decade ago, founder and CEO Katherine Wilemon created the Family Heart Foundation (formerly the FH Foundation) to improve early diagnosis and treatment of familial hypercholesterolemia (FH). Katherine had a heart attack at the age of 39, a diagnosis of familial hypercholesterolemia at 41, and, years later, she found out she also had elevated levels of lipoprotein(a). At the time of her diagnosis, Katherine realized that genetic disorders driving early cardiovascular disease were very common, but almost never diagnosed, leaving 9 out of those affected at high risk for the number one cause of death and illness. She resolved to bridge this enormous gap in diagnosis, because with early and accurate diagnosis, individuals can live decades longer without debilitating cardiovascular disease. She has led the Family Heart Foundation as it became a national catalyst for the research, education, awareness and support needed at every level of healthcare and public policy to prevent the early and devasting impact of genetic causes of heart disease and strokes including Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) and elevated Lipoprotein(a). Her vision and the mission of the Family Heart Foundation is to transform the lives of millions of families by assuring that everyone has the knowledge required to fight the early onset of heart attacks and strokes About Dr. Mary McGowan: Dr. Mary P. McGowan is the Chief Medical Officer of the Family Heart Foundation and the Co-Director of the Lipid Clinic at Dartmouth Hitchcock Heart and Vascular Center. Dr. McGowan received her medical degree from the University of Massachusetts and remained at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center for both internship and residency. She completed her fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital, and is the author of numerous articles and five books. She has been the principal investigator on more than 30 national and international clinical trials and has lectured widely in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia on cholesterol metabolism. Dr. McGowan has previously served on the alumni board at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center, the National Lipid Association Board of Directors and the NH Affiliate of the American Heart Association Board. Dr. McGowan lives in Bedford, NH with her husband, and they have three children. About the Family Heart Foundation: The Family Heart Foundation is a non-profit research and advocacy organization. The Foundation is a pioneer in the application of real-world evidence, patient-driven advocacy, and multi-stakeholder education to help prevent heart attacks and strokes caused by familial hypercholesterolemia and elevated lipoprotein(a), two common genetic disorders that have an impact across generations. The Family Heart Foundation conducts innovative research to break down barriers to diagnosis and management of inherited lipid disorders; educates patients, providers, and policy makers; advocates for change; and provides hope and support for families impacted by heart disease and stroke caused by FH, HoFH, and high Lp(a). The organization was founded in 2011 as the FH Foundation. For more information, visit FamilyHeart.org and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

March 17, 2022 04:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Providing Low-Cost Ransomware Protection to Small and Medium Businesses in Asia Pacific

Comodo

SecureTasks, the world’s first cybersecurity services marketplace, today announced that it has signed a strategic partnership agreement with New Jersey-based Comodo Security Solutions. The agreement provides for SecureTasks to incorporate key technology and services from Comodo into their new SECURE365 offering. The SecureTasks SECURE365 managed security service provides the most complete cybersecurity protection against ransomware for small to medium business. The SECURE365 utility model means businesses do not have to worry about managing technology or responding to cybersecurity attacks 24 hours a day 7 days a week. By using Comodo technology SECURE365 delivers an innovative cybersecurity platform that features ground breaking isolation technology which fully neutralizes ransomware, zero-day malware, and cyber-attacks, enabling customers to protect their systems and data against even military-grade threats. Cameron McEachern, CEO of SecureTasks said, “We are excited to integrate Comodo’s unique technology into our platform.” “This partnership and the SECURE365 initiative provide enormous benefit to small and medium businesses. Together we provide 24 x 7 protection, affordable cybersecurity services, and the world’s first artificial intelligence-based cybersecurity incident response platform.” McEachern said. “We are pleased to be partnering with SecureTasks in offering a comprehensive, affordable cybersecurity solution to SMBs in the APAC region,” said Ken Levine, CEO of Comodo. “SECURE365 will offer organizations peace of mind in knowing that they are protected from the latest threats and ransomware attacks that can bring smaller businesses to their knees.” Both organizations plan to introduce the service capability of the SECURE365 platform in the Asia Pacific theatre in March 2022. About SecureTasks Based in Singapore SecureTasks delivered the world’s first cybersecurity services platform bringing experts together, on-demand, with organizations that have cybersecurity requirements. SecureTasks continues to revolutionize the way cybersecurity services are being delivered with SECURE365. For more information, visit https://securetasks.com/. About Comodo Headquartered in Bloomfield, NJ, Comodo’s mission is to help customers avoid breaches with ground breaking isolation technology that fully neutralizes ransomware, zero-day malware, and cyber-attacks that other security providers can’t do. We deliver active breach prevention with patented auto containment technology. Our Unified Endpoint integrates this technology with critical components like our highly rated advanced endpoint protection, endpoint detection and response, and endpoint management to offer a single cloud-accessible Active Breach Protection solution. Comodo’s SOC-as-a-Service team makes the solution a frictionless, high-security implementation. For more information, visit https://www.comodo.com/. Contact Details Comodo Nicole Baker +1 613-862-4316 nicole.baker@comodo.com Company Website http://www.comodo.com

March 17, 2022 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

DealMaker Launches “DealMaker Compass,” an Analytics-Driven Suite of Products, to Amplify the Success of Customer Capital Raises

DealMaker

DealMaker, the leading capital raising technology platform, today announced the launch of DealMaker Compass, an analytics suite of products that includes a patent pending Investor Ranking Algorithm powered by machine learning. This technology “scores” potential investors on a propensity scale from A+ to D, unlocking issuers’ ability to understand and predict the probability of funding from each investor, and ultimately quantify the expected value of their offering funnel. “We developed DealMaker Compass to enhance issuers’ understanding of prospective investors by providing AI-driven insights that highlight which investors make the most sense to pursue,” said Gerónimo De Abreu, CTO at DealMaker. “It gives issuers the tools to make the funding process faster, more efficient, more purposeful and more targeted.” The DealMaker Compass suite helps issuers and partners optimize the capital they raise on the DealMaker platform. It shows issuers exactly where potential investors are in the buying cycle, whether they have submitted payment for funding, what channels they came through, and how to identify high value raises. “Accessing large amounts of data is not the problem anymore,” said Mark Yamashita, Head of Product at DealMaker.“Understanding what that data means for your business is. The DealMaker Compass allows issuers to use advances in AI and analytics to extract valuable insights from all this data, and those insights will help them raise higher amounts of capital more efficiently.” Potential issuers can learn more at https://www.dealmaker.tech/compass +++ About DealMaker DealMaker is on a mission to create the most sophisticated capital markets tools on the planet, empowering capital to flow faster. It offers a suite of primary issuance, shareholder management, and capital raising solutions including investor ranking algorithms and data analytics tools to support all global private placements exemptions. Its innovative technology was designed to enable organizations to own and control exempt market raises to get the money they need, faster. DealMaker puts forward-thinking organizations in control to run streamlined, successful capital raises in one centralized platform. The company’s offices are located in Toronto, Canada, Austin, Texas and Tampa, Florida. Visit DealMaker.tech for more information. Contact Details Kristina Corso +1 908-278-6225 kcorso@hotpaperlantern.com Company Website https://www.dealmaker.tech/

March 17, 2022 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time