tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51185396975675664342024-03-19T09:48:23.279+01:00Tech News 24hTech News 24hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00796496582061487088noreply@blogger.comBlogger7051125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118539697567566434.post-251534274489844912024-03-14T01:28:00.004+01:002024-03-14T01:29:27.081+01:00BingX Partners with Copin.io<b><a href="https://bingx.com/en-us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BingX</a>, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, is pleased to announce a significant upgrade to its broker program through a strategic collaboration with <a href="https://copin.io/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Copin.io</a>, a digital asset financial services platform. This collaboration is set to co-create premium derivative services and elevate the trading experiences of users to new heights.</b><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjTYZiU5PqVeRnbdnV8JbhuOZ8cNd7VGQr5HmhXhaTr7qWbWZfLYjm3yMO7YqbTq6KKOQYvKxhyhUVjuEFqgUOm3YQZLsB7R7-XyEaDtJZWWK9xDkDLH5fuermvXdvV4Q2LKgyLWzCRirNo9w9ReUjmYpxd9Relq6RcBygzO15eTxkQWsbo4r_GR1M/s1921/Copin_x_BingX___1920x1080.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="BingX Partners with Copin.io" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1921" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjTYZiU5PqVeRnbdnV8JbhuOZ8cNd7VGQr5HmhXhaTr7qWbWZfLYjm3yMO7YqbTq6KKOQYvKxhyhUVjuEFqgUOm3YQZLsB7R7-XyEaDtJZWWK9xDkDLH5fuermvXdvV4Q2LKgyLWzCRirNo9w9ReUjmYpxd9Relq6RcBygzO15eTxkQWsbo4r_GR1M/s16000/Copin_x_BingX___1920x1080.jpeg" title="BingX Partners with Copin.io" /></a><br /><br /><br />Copin.io introduces an innovative copy-trading solution tailored for the Web3 space, enabling users to discover, analyze, and replicate the strategies of on-chain traders from top crypto exchanges. By leveraging on-chain data from top exchanges, Copin.io aims to address market fragmentation and utilize this data for various applications, including <a href="https://bingx.com/en-us/CopyTrading/?utm_source=news&utm_medium=news&utm_campaign=copin&utm_id=brand" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">copy trading</a>, social trading platforms, and advanced trader data analysis tools.<br /><br />In this partnership, Copin.io will act as an independent broker for BingX, enhancing asset protection and providing users with access to BingX's superior liquidity experience. Users can explore, analyze, and emulate on-chain traders from BingX, leveraging unique copy-trading solutions of Copin.io designed for the Web3 space. This collaboration aligns with BingX's commitment to offering secure and profitable trading environments.<br /><br /><blockquote>Vivien Lin, Chief Product Officer at BingX, expressed her excitement: "We are pleased to extend our independent broker liquidity services to the global user base of Copin.io. Our goal is to expand our broker partnership network, further extending BingX's depth and liquidity to major brokers, platforms, and institutions worldwide, driving the development of broker programs and ecosystems together."</blockquote><br /><br />The partnership also extends to BingX's Global Broker Program, which is open to all cryptocurrency brokers. This program offers opportunities to earn commissions through trading on BingX's Perpetual Futures and Spot markets. Brokers participating in the BingX Broker Program will enjoy a range of benefits, including up to 55% in trading commissions, daily settlements, and other financial incentives. Additionally, BingX provides specialized API support tailored to individual needs, including rate limits and other exclusive services.<br /><br /><br />SOURCE <a href="https://bingx.com/" target="_blank">BingX</a>Tech News 24hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00796496582061487088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118539697567566434.post-41619408926149078472024-03-14T01:11:00.005+01:002024-03-14T01:18:14.260+01:00Bitcoin Sets Records Around The World<b>The financial world is abuzz with the latest news in Bitcoin. In multiple countries, Bitcoin is setting new all-time highs this month, and in Bitcoin's largest market, the United States, Bitcoin just passed $70k USD, a new record. What does this mean? Is it too late for the average investor to take advantage of market conditions? Bitcoin University<a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4112744-1&h=1461771684&u=https%3A%2F%2Fbitcoinuniversity.org%2F&a=%C2%A0"> </a>Founder explains where Bitcoin goes from here.</b><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeIXDqVy3Siqub1Oe68sJRDm6-75Mr0qDOxGuIvyjpUkTe17-rklpaXrY7dufJhkfZnPeLbTDpQY0ZY3lJrc5mdzVgDwazyJb8m1Z504NgjX49Q2fuiBdiGmf9dDNBaOAkPQbe_EoaTCIaxabKcuBS9zvqpj6tSTWbN8vvmAxUvrezvSqCUFRVdLl1/s951/bitcoin%20candle.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Bitcoin Sets Records Around The World" border="0" data-original-height="634" data-original-width="951" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeIXDqVy3Siqub1Oe68sJRDm6-75Mr0qDOxGuIvyjpUkTe17-rklpaXrY7dufJhkfZnPeLbTDpQY0ZY3lJrc5mdzVgDwazyJb8m1Z504NgjX49Q2fuiBdiGmf9dDNBaOAkPQbe_EoaTCIaxabKcuBS9zvqpj6tSTWbN8vvmAxUvrezvSqCUFRVdLl1/s16000/bitcoin%20candle.png" title="Bitcoin Sets Records Around The World" /></a><br /><br /><br /><blockquote>"Bitcoin has been the world's highest returning investment since its inception, in 2009, returning hundreds, if not thousands of percent ROI a year," says Evander Smart, Head Professor of Bitcoin University. "For 2023, Bitcoin has effectively rolled out a new feature, Wall Street adoption. After several years of roadblocks by the SEC, the world's top investors, like Blackrock, Fidelity and Franklin Templeton are now allowed to offer a Bitcoin Spot ETF, and the value of Bitcoin in the financial markets has never been higher."</blockquote><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIa_3BI55JOGqUsOQqhsSK88QxapkmI4_tJopXzuRmYlPFsG2eHQD9z6lXBx3KXu3LeIz8AcOGHe7Rk7vyCYrBKID-8GsctjtFEzHXgcErUdaNghDWFtiwygB489Qg4LwJcCihOcHzvFRkEJxOC7h7yrmFKEeY2zgaTz8zMGF6iaWGmAWPKHdzQuNo/s553/BTC_1Y_graph_coinmarketcap.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="bitcoin" border="0" data-original-height="465" data-original-width="553" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIa_3BI55JOGqUsOQqhsSK88QxapkmI4_tJopXzuRmYlPFsG2eHQD9z6lXBx3KXu3LeIz8AcOGHe7Rk7vyCYrBKID-8GsctjtFEzHXgcErUdaNghDWFtiwygB489Qg4LwJcCihOcHzvFRkEJxOC7h7yrmFKEeY2zgaTz8zMGF6iaWGmAWPKHdzQuNo/s16000/BTC_1Y_graph_coinmarketcap.png" title="bitcoin" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><br />Bitcoin had a great year in 2023, rising in value over 150%, passing $40k. Now, without even completing Q1 of 2023, Bitcoin has quickly hurdled $72k, which means Bitcoin is already up over 70%. Evander says this is only the beginning of Bitcoin's price action, as he suspects Bitcoin has only begun to generate value for savvy investors, entering a Bitcoin 'Supercycle.'<br /><br /><blockquote>"The world has been waiting for this moment, where large-scale investors can enter the Bitcoin market, for years. There is so much pent-up demand that Bitcoin is beginning it's "Supercycle" phase. What does this mean? Bitcoin is going to have a supply issue, as the largest investors absorbs much more Bitcoin than the protocol generates. So demand is at an all-time high, and supply is heading to all-time lows, as we speak."</blockquote><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI7G0_3LeoNQAFf_SYysinZ9IPCyUzUSBjwaKtSiLlgAW3VEnO9nUhV4Y-0aIV_C62jSbRnUB7lJZFhySsxG_0HEmpfwAFI9Pp8VASmih4FWPGlmEwbC1K2GS8gVKzMir-BaSJoEfzejyhN3tWJQNdhuFPqkoU4rgeH2HhBDdfhT8eW03w5k56iMrJ/s553/BTC_1M_graph_coinmarketcap.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Bitcoin" border="0" data-original-height="465" data-original-width="553" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI7G0_3LeoNQAFf_SYysinZ9IPCyUzUSBjwaKtSiLlgAW3VEnO9nUhV4Y-0aIV_C62jSbRnUB7lJZFhySsxG_0HEmpfwAFI9Pp8VASmih4FWPGlmEwbC1K2GS8gVKzMir-BaSJoEfzejyhN3tWJQNdhuFPqkoU4rgeH2HhBDdfhT8eW03w5k56iMrJ/s16000/BTC_1M_graph_coinmarketcap.png" title="Bitcoin" /></a><br /><br /><blockquote>"We haven't even mentioned the Bitcoin Halving event, coming next month, when the amount of Bitcoin mined drops from 900 a day to 450 a day. What this means is by the time Bitcoin normally sees a market correction, in 2026, there will be so few Bitcoin available, the price will keep rising, instead of falling. So no more massive dips, in accordance to the Halving cycle. Bitcoin's price and market demand are expected to increase, for the foreseeable future."</blockquote><br /><br />SOURCE <a href="https://BitcoinUniversity.org" target="_blank">Bitcoin University</a><br />Tech News 24hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00796496582061487088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118539697567566434.post-37487616190488789202024-03-13T04:37:00.002+01:002024-03-13T04:37:11.485+01:00Splashdown! NASA's SpaceX Crew-7 Finishes Mission, Returns to Earth<b>NASA's SpaceX Crew-7 completed the agency's seventh commercial crew rotation mission to the International Space Station on Tuesday after splashing down safely in a Dragon spacecraft off the coast of Pensacola, Florida. The international crew of four spent 199 days in orbit.</b><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW8z8V2tKEkysf3lmNpKDM-hFsAWM2nsZ4Zm3kpAdVFBoIaANBenX3F6mV4fvNq3s5H4osfexc2xrvYrzTeBQ-8kK04PKvrWgCaHnaagy8-GvBiUZofJV0w9JBpin85oQkoN9G4FD5l_qlmK3Z83krtbIeYzzgsHRrIofCDMZO9iIZvQYpiivRbvcv/s2700/NASA_Crew7return.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Splashdown! NASA's SpaceX Crew-7 Finishes Mission, Returns to Earth" border="0" data-original-height="1651" data-original-width="2700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW8z8V2tKEkysf3lmNpKDM-hFsAWM2nsZ4Zm3kpAdVFBoIaANBenX3F6mV4fvNq3s5H4osfexc2xrvYrzTeBQ-8kK04PKvrWgCaHnaagy8-GvBiUZofJV0w9JBpin85oQkoN9G4FD5l_qlmK3Z83krtbIeYzzgsHRrIofCDMZO9iIZvQYpiivRbvcv/s16000/NASA_Crew7return.jpeg" title="Splashdown! NASA's SpaceX Crew-7 Finishes Mission, Returns to Earth" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />NASA astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Andreas Mogensen, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Satoshi Furukawa, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Konstantin Borisov, returned to Earth splashing down at 5:47 a.m. EDT. Teams aboard SpaceX recovery vessels retrieved the spacecraft and its crew. After returning to shore, the crew will fly to NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.<br /><br /><blockquote>"After more than six months aboard the International Space Station, NASA's SpaceX Crew-7 has safely returned home," said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson. "This international crew showed that space unites us all. It's clear that we can do more – we can learn more – when we work together. The science experiments conducted during their time in space will help prepare for NASA's bold missions at the Moon, Mars, and beyond, all while benefitting humanity here on Earth."</blockquote><br /><br />The Crew-7 mission lifted off at 3:27 a.m. Aug. 26, 2023, on a Falcon 9 rocket from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. About 30 hours later, Dragon docked to the Harmony module's space-facing port. Crew-7 undocked at 11:20 a.m. Monday, March 11, to begin the trip home.<br /><br />Moghbeli, Mogensen, Furukawa, and Borisov traveled 84,434,094 miles during their mission, spent 197 days aboard the space station, and completed 3,184 orbits around Earth. The Crew-7 mission was the first spaceflight for Moghbeli and Borisov. Mogensen has logged 209 days in space over his two flights, and Furukawa has logged 366 days in space over his two flights.<br /><br />Throughout their mission, the Crew-7 members contributed to a host of science and maintenance activities and technology demonstrations. Moghbeli conducted one spacewalk, joined by NASA astronaut Loral O'Hara, replacing one of the 12 trundle bearing assemblies on the port solar alpha rotary joint, which allows the arrays to track the Sun and generate electricity to power the station.<br /><br />The crew contributed to hundreds of experiments and technology demonstrations, including the first study of human response to different spaceflight durations, and an experiment growing food on the space station.<br /><br />This was the third flight of the Dragon spacecraft, named Endurance. It also previously supported the Crew-3 and Crew-5 missions. The spacecraft will return to Florida for inspection and processing at SpaceX's refurbishing facility at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, where teams will inspect the Dragon, analyze data on its performance, and process it for its next flight.<br /><br />The Crew-7 flight is part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program and its return to Earth follows on the heels of NASA's SpaceX Crew-8 launch, which docked to the station March 5, beginning another science expedition.<br /><br />The goal of NASA's Commercial Crew Program is safe, reliable, and cost-effective transportation to and from the International Space Station and low Earth orbit. This already is providing additional research time and has increased the opportunity for discovery aboard humanity's microgravity testbed for exploration, including helping NASA prepare for human exploration of the Moon and Mars.<br /><br />Learn more about NASA's Commercial Crew program at:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.nasa.gov/commercialcrew" target="_blank">https://www.nasa.gov/commercialcrew</a><br /><br />SOURCE NASATech News 24hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00796496582061487088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118539697567566434.post-55573359346445683972024-03-11T21:19:00.005+01:002024-03-16T00:34:00.916+01:00CoinDesk Unveils Consensus Hong Kong 2025<b>CoinDesk announces a historic milestone as its flagship event, Consensus, expands to Hong Kong. Consensus serves as a platform for the most critical conversations among industry leaders around the globe on digital assets, blockchain, and Web3. Set to occur from February 19 to February 20, 2025, at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, this marks the first time Consensus will be held outside of the US in five years. Since its inception in 2015, Consensus has grown into the longest-running and most influential crypto & Web3 event globally, attracting over 15,000 attendees, 600 journalists, and 500 speakers at Consensus 2023. The event has been attended by notable figures, including Fortune 500 CEOs, lawmakers, and sports and entertainment stars from over 100 countries.</b><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijc_U03d2LR3TXH3X-18crO9HSl-ZH3Hdt0GaY4TnEN_z4wCGMlhR7sVaKBLau3cCdiBiqW1C_UevXpYZUm_J-qHa71s2dTWAIWgSHa6jB3ShcOoyFAk6lMdwyNS4kjffYcBWzXQibCXLp4q1INaSjQT2ygs9OG2wHDvqIpjh3Grc1u5GZiBuuIEmQ/s1920/GIEPjjTXcAAyAVA.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="CoinDesk Unveils Consensus Hong Kong 2025" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijc_U03d2LR3TXH3X-18crO9HSl-ZH3Hdt0GaY4TnEN_z4wCGMlhR7sVaKBLau3cCdiBiqW1C_UevXpYZUm_J-qHa71s2dTWAIWgSHa6jB3ShcOoyFAk6lMdwyNS4kjffYcBWzXQibCXLp4q1INaSjQT2ygs9OG2wHDvqIpjh3Grc1u5GZiBuuIEmQ/s16000/GIEPjjTXcAAyAVA.png" title="CoinDesk Unveils Consensus Hong Kong 2025" /></a><br /><br /><blockquote>Foster Wright, CoinDesk President, said, "Asia stands as a global powerhouse for Web3, boasting tens of millions of crypto users, blockchain developers, and governments at the forefront of regulatory innovation. Hong Kong has strategically positioned itself as a pivotal digital assets hub in this dynamic region. Consensus has consistently served as a global event, bringing together all facets of the cryptocurrency, blockchain, and Web3 community. Consensus Hong Kong will continue this legacy, specifically emphasizing thought leadership to foster tangible business growth. Attendees can anticipate learning best practices from global experts and cultivating relationships that propel their businesses onto the international stage."</blockquote><br /><br />Consensus Hong Kong will deliver a detailed picture of a new digital age in which tokenization and artificial intelligence increasingly shape our daily lives. Its rich program covers cryptocurrencies, tokenization, and the latest fintech and blockchain innovations. It explores Web3's influence on culture communities, grapples with the opportunities and challenges posed by new AI, data management, and privacy technologies, and addresses how governments are dealing with these sweeping changes.<br /><br /><blockquote>Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) welcomes and supports Consensus in picking Hong Kong to expand into Asia. King Leung, Head of Financial Services and FinTech of InvestHK said, "Hong Kong is on an exciting journey of Web3 evolution as we embrace frontier technologies such as real-world assets (RWA) tokenization from investment warrants to real estate to intellectual property to deliver new impact in financial services as well as other economic sectors. The arrival of Consensus is a testament to Hong Kong's world-class aspiration and development in our Web3 sector, which continues to attract entrepreneurs, talent, and investment. This conference will offer a phenomenal platform to inspire innovation, attract tech leaders and builders, and most importantly, catalyze to elevate our capabilities as a leading international financial center to serve the broader real economy better."</blockquote><br /><br /><blockquote>Mr Kenneth Wong, General Manager, MICE and Cruise of the Hong Kong Tourism Board, said, "With our comprehensive bidding support, we are excited that Consensus makes Hong Kong its first destination to expand its global footprint beyond North America. It is a vote of confidence that this flagship crypto and Web3 conference picks Hong Kong as the city provides a fertile ground for businesses and industries. The event will benefit infinitely from the city's pulling power for investors, innovators, and speakers, which will also serve to drive economic returns and sector advancement. The city looks forward to giving participants enriched experiences and growing this event for long-term success."</blockquote><br /><br /><b>What to Expect:</b><div><br /></div><div>The "big tent" event of the year is a meeting ground for all sides of the crypto, blockchain, and Web3 ecosystems. And the diverse ideas, individuals, and companies shaping our shared digital future.<br />A Who's Who of industry attendees from TradFi, DeFi, Developers, Builders, Creators, Brands, and the whole gamut of blockchain, web3, and global media.<br />Highly curated programming, events, and dedicated spaces for different industry sectors. With cutting-edge, real-time translation options, international and local, and Mainland China attendees can meet and harness the massive opportunities that arise when they come together.</div><div><br />Tentpole Consensus stages & events such as:</div><div><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Protocol Village - where you can hear directly from marquee global blockchains about their roadmap, projects, and next steps for the year ahead.</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Multichain Hackathon - A fourth straight year of one of the biggest multichain Hackathons globally</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">CoinDesk PitchFest - An iconic startup competition that showcases the world's most promising early-stage Web 3 companies in a live onstage pitching battle</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Money Reimagined Summit - Hear from TradFi titans and crypto disruptors on how they tackle the incredible opportunities of blockchain tech</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Institutional Investor Digital Economy Summit: a half-day program designed for Asia's most preeminent end-investors: sovereign wealth funds, pensions, endowments and foundations, and family offices actively investing in or evaluating digital assets, blockchain, and Web 3 opportunities</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Policy & Regulatory focus - highlighting the countries and policies leading the way on worldwide digital asset policy</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Brand & Creator Summit - Hear from the most dynamic brand leaders, creators, entrepreneurs, and market makers as they discuss the intersection between on-chain activities, the connected consumer, new forms of ownership, and technology-driven cultural change</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Performances from top global artists</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Proof of Steak dinners - curated networking dinners at some of Hong Kong's best restaurants</span></li><li><span style="font-size: medium;">Parties, Side events, and experiential activations from the world's marquee blockchains and brands</span></li></ul><br /><br />SOURCE <a href="http://coindesk.com" target="_blank">CoinDesk Inc</a></div>Tech News 24hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00796496582061487088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118539697567566434.post-77205622065323780572024-03-11T21:11:00.004+01:002024-03-11T21:12:46.335+01:00Bybit Card Brings Crypto Convenience to Australia<b><a href="https://i.bybit.com/10abVnbb" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bybit</a>, one of the world's top three crypto exchanges by volume, is thrilled to announce the <a href="https://www.bybit.com/fiat/cards" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bybit Card</a> is now available in Australia. Issued by Flywallet and leveraging Mastercard's global payments network to process transactions securely, this card debits crypto balances on Bybit and converts them seamlessly into fiat money used to pay for card transactions.</b><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcLEs4KGtY1xPqAy_2SaMooqtu_naS5S_c7rStkMJkCQZQeMnF2f52kJ-_rdggxXgPPc8ULeE4r0wN5frMOoxcpTvX_LVNJyagzVP47j5bNuJy9RzU6GsjpsEM9yPKpVqNW9GAbKhWgKP57nbAQSk-CfDW7_cqJpQMwtPAvRl0xNsKPWHHVUamRTgG/s1600/Bybit_Card_Brings_Crypto_Convenience_Australia.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Bybit Card Brings Crypto Convenience to Australia" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcLEs4KGtY1xPqAy_2SaMooqtu_naS5S_c7rStkMJkCQZQeMnF2f52kJ-_rdggxXgPPc8ULeE4r0wN5frMOoxcpTvX_LVNJyagzVP47j5bNuJy9RzU6GsjpsEM9yPKpVqNW9GAbKhWgKP57nbAQSk-CfDW7_cqJpQMwtPAvRl0xNsKPWHHVUamRTgG/s16000/Bybit_Card_Brings_Crypto_Convenience_Australia.jpeg" title="Bybit Card Brings Crypto Convenience to Australia" /></a><br /><br /><br /><b>Special Welcome Bonus Offer for New Bybit Card Users</b><br /><br />Bybit is providing a special $10 USD bonus to all users who successfully complete their application, $10USD for the first deposit of at least $100AUD and $5USD after the first transaction. Users will be required to pass Bybit's KYC process to be eligible.<br /><br />Since <a href="https://blog.bybit.com/en/post/welcome-to-the-future-bybit-partners-with-mastercard-to-offer-crypto-payments-debit-card--blt327b54ebf59a4482/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">its launch in March 2023</a>, the Bybit Card has a multi-asset spending feature that automatically converts five supporting cryptocurrencies (including BTC, ETH, and USDT) into fiat currency for card payments and ATM withdrawals. With rewards like up to 10% cashback on expenditures and an array of redemption options from trading bonuses to exclusive merchandise, the Bybit Card caters to a spectrum of user preferences and its VIP tier offers enhanced benefits for elite customers.<br /><br /><blockquote>"The introduction of the Bybit Card in Australia marks a significant milestone in our journey towards integrating digital currency into everyday life," said Ben Zhou, co-founder and CEO. "We are committed to offering our users innovative solutions that combine the flexibility of cryptocurrency with the convenience of traditional finance."</blockquote><br /><br />Find out more about the Bybit Card here: <a href="https://www.bybit.com/fiat/cards" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bybit.com/fiat/cards</a><br /><br />#Bybit / #TheCryptoArk<br /><br /><br />SOURCE <a href="https://www.bybit.com" target="_blank">Bybit</a>Tech News 24hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00796496582061487088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118539697567566434.post-3787949188843491442024-03-11T21:04:00.003+01:002024-03-11T21:04:36.578+01:00Jet Access Joins SmartSky Installation Network<b>SmartSky, provider of the most advanced inflight air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity for business aviation, today announced Jet Access as a new sales and installation partner. The company has recently signed an agreement to complete the first-of-type installation of a SmartSky LITE™ system on an Embraer Phenom 300, the world's best-selling light jet, which is expected to be completed this summer. The Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) will make SmartSky available to more than 400 in-service aircraft.</b><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKxEBZRZGR6_NXwSiymLrobYGLWEH3WqKkSt3DED42nSuO_zH-yprAhAqmOsgF3OlhedkGj9drOmmdZxLQN11qPUUUJlaYDXuczCwK6dYY8yuLzvmOryvTvD2uHq1MP-q6WLOjH8kwLUGMXT_UBGZiQ3-fCPenTPsDfZxcKDuT91G4h9dn4EbRKHdt/s1080/SmartSky_Networks.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Jet Access Joins SmartSky Installation Network" border="0" data-original-height="541" data-original-width="1080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKxEBZRZGR6_NXwSiymLrobYGLWEH3WqKkSt3DED42nSuO_zH-yprAhAqmOsgF3OlhedkGj9drOmmdZxLQN11qPUUUJlaYDXuczCwK6dYY8yuLzvmOryvTvD2uHq1MP-q6WLOjH8kwLUGMXT_UBGZiQ3-fCPenTPsDfZxcKDuT91G4h9dn4EbRKHdt/s16000/SmartSky_Networks.jpeg" title="Jet Access Joins SmartSky Installation Network" /></a><br /><br /><br />Jet Access is the first vertically integrated, fully transparent, full-service aviation management company in the industry. Committed to making private jet travel safe, cost-effective, uncomplicated, and comfortable, the Indiana-based company provides full-service FBO, MRO, charter, aircraft management, fractional ownership and fight training. Jet Access offers Part 145 operations throughout Central Indiana and Central Tennessee.<br /><br /><blockquote>"We are proud to be able to expand our offerings to elevate the flying experience for everyone on the aircraft through this partnership with SmartSky. Its high-performance inflight connectivity is receiving rave reviews from users in the cabin and cockpit because of its unprecedented ability to move data to and from the aircraft with equal ease, enabling use of applications from business and leisure to situational awareness and operational data," said Scott Dillon, President of Maintenance for Jet Access. "We are receiving numerous requests from operators and flyers who are asking for SmartSky because of its performance that users describe as 'game changing'."</blockquote><br /><br />Jet Access is a multi-year recipient of the FAA Diamond Award of Excellence and is an Authorized Service Center for Embraer and Pilatus aircraft. The company's MRO operation is located near downtown Indianapolis at Eagle Creek Airpark (EYE).<br /><br /><blockquote>"Jet Access' commitment to delivering the best possible customer experience makes them a natural fit to offer SmartSky. It is exciting to be part of their efforts to deliver the best to the industry," said Aria Bahawdory, Director of MRO Account Management for SmartSky. "Whether the Flagship system for mid to large cabin aircraft or the award-winning SmartSky LITE for smaller business aircraft, SmartSky is delivering next-generation technology now."</blockquote><br /><br />SmartSky continues to aggressively expand its diverse roster of certified aircraft, covering mid to large cabin business jets as well as light jets and turboprops. A list of SmartSky STCs, current and in progress, can be found at <a href="http://smartskynetworks.com/STC" target="_blank">smartskynetworks.com/STC</a>.<br /><br />SOURCE <a href="http://www.smartskynetworks.com" target="_blank">SmartSky Networks</a>Tech News 24hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00796496582061487088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118539697567566434.post-44517777381478882032024-03-11T20:04:00.001+01:002024-03-11T20:04:09.940+01:00Stratolaunch Celebrates First Powered Flight of TA-1 Test Vehicle<b>Stratolaunch, LLC is pleased to announce it has successfully completed the first powered flight of the Talon-A test vehicle, TA-1. This first flight represents a major milestone in the development of the country's first privately funded, reusable hypersonic test capability.<br /><br />Primary objectives for the flight test included accomplishing safe air-launch release of the TA-1 vehicle, engine ignition, acceleration, sustained climb in altitude, and a controlled water landing.<br /></b><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqxcc9ty4t-iiffloLSBadqvjdzbPytkvyv2bFa-Yda9pJ4PP-8ShA3z4r8FMoHN1TtSgu0lIGOd2eAN1znMfVcUTvs8hCyCNQnzW-nY7Lyy42Cf5vVpR91JJHPXzQBUQj84ltZSrg8kdwKT5BtLYa_qalid4XyA8uwonIoSX_azgEudYw_k_cSK6R/s2080/stratolaunch.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Stratolaunch Celebrates First Powered Flight of TA-1 Test Vehicle" border="0" data-original-height="1387" data-original-width="2080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqxcc9ty4t-iiffloLSBadqvjdzbPytkvyv2bFa-Yda9pJ4PP-8ShA3z4r8FMoHN1TtSgu0lIGOd2eAN1znMfVcUTvs8hCyCNQnzW-nY7Lyy42Cf5vVpR91JJHPXzQBUQj84ltZSrg8kdwKT5BtLYa_qalid4XyA8uwonIoSX_azgEudYw_k_cSK6R/s16000/stratolaunch.jpeg" title="Stratolaunch Celebrates First Powered Flight of TA-1 Test Vehicle" /></a><br /><br /><blockquote>"Today was a great day for the Stratolaunch team. I am extremely proud of their perseverance to reach this point. The successful outcome of the test is a direct result of the team's technical prowess and professionalism," said Dr. Zachary Krevor, Chief Executive Officer for Stratolaunch. "While I can't share the specific altitude and speed TA-1 reached due to proprietary agreements with our customers, we are pleased to share that in addition to meeting all primary and customer objectives of the flight, we reached high supersonic speeds approaching Mach 5 and collected a great amount of data at an incredible value to our customers."</blockquote><br /><br /><blockquote>"Our goal with this flight was to continue our risk reduction approach for TA-2's first reusable flight and be steadfast on our commitment of delivering maximum value to our customers. We are excited to review the data from today's test and use it as we plan our next steps toward TA-2's first flight later this year," Dr. Krevor said.</blockquote><br /><br />Concurrent to TA-1 testing, Stratolaunch is progressing on the manufacturing of TA-3, the second fully reusable vehicle in that Talon-A product line. The company is also beginning modifications to its additional launch platform, the Spirit of Mojave, a modified Boeing 747-400.<br /><br /><br />SOURCE <a href="http://www.stratolaunch.com" target="_blank">Stratolaunch</a><br />Tech News 24hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00796496582061487088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118539697567566434.post-7805695666530999142024-03-11T19:49:00.006+01:002024-03-11T19:50:05.078+01:00LG INTRODUCES STANBYME SPEAKER<b>LG Electronics (LG) announces the global launch of the LG StanbyME Speaker (model XT7S), the company's latest portable speaker which works in harmony with an LG StanbyME lifestyle screen or as a standalone speaker that can be taken anywhere. The LG StanbyME Speaker retails for $199.99 and is currently available in the U.S. at LG.com.</b><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOD8MTU433jw8lCSE0_kesJvKUiTRHRCfYa1q4uz1rx_Kpml3wnmFC9shFew4lFiLfw57-sP27yDZnAQ9S_IdDPJkWpTc0G8Ax72f2QB_hsaQfC4gsj0JOigMdZPcvSIlkE8QKNGgTJZW_ZGPW-pKiVQUC3flbl9LrU02x7R0sLMZ4EacytlbvdMl9/s2466/AV_Stanbymespeaker_XT7S_Gallery_03.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="LG INTRODUCES STANBYME SPEAKER" border="0" data-original-height="1634" data-original-width="2466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOD8MTU433jw8lCSE0_kesJvKUiTRHRCfYa1q4uz1rx_Kpml3wnmFC9shFew4lFiLfw57-sP27yDZnAQ9S_IdDPJkWpTc0G8Ax72f2QB_hsaQfC4gsj0JOigMdZPcvSIlkE8QKNGgTJZW_ZGPW-pKiVQUC3flbl9LrU02x7R0sLMZ4EacytlbvdMl9/s16000/AV_Stanbymespeaker_XT7S_Gallery_03.jpeg" title="LG INTRODUCES STANBYME SPEAKER" /></a><br /><br /><br />Designed to enrich both indoor and outdoor entertainment, LG StanbyME Speaker's compelling audio quality and remarkable versatility caters to the diverse lifestyles and preferences of today's users. Ideal for design-conscious individuals who relish streaming content and music at home or on the go.<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh83F2-sx16X2el15duJ2OEM396esW4SS9JISned0bf6_5DQh0M96-yWxgd3z0ncoVO-Ek_OZlH4u6eRkw-gxC5neqpqrKjpGCLbsSp45qgaEAsagmKpJ2vZXnQXxIq4MAkT1wRkxQPozZPoBAUzihV5pViO7KQoa2dI254Im01iqFlah9zsFRxcBnv/s1600/AV_Stanbymespeaker_XT7S_03_Onetouch_Power_Auto_Pairing_Desktop.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="LG INTRODUCES STANBYME SPEAKER" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh83F2-sx16X2el15duJ2OEM396esW4SS9JISned0bf6_5DQh0M96-yWxgd3z0ncoVO-Ek_OZlH4u6eRkw-gxC5neqpqrKjpGCLbsSp45qgaEAsagmKpJ2vZXnQXxIq4MAkT1wRkxQPozZPoBAUzihV5pViO7KQoa2dI254Im01iqFlah9zsFRxcBnv/s16000/AV_Stanbymespeaker_XT7S_03_Onetouch_Power_Auto_Pairing_Desktop.jpeg" title="LG INTRODUCES STANBYME SPEAKER" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><br />Engineered to offer the complete entertainment experience when combined with a StanbyME screen, this speaker features seamless, intuitive pairing and control through the remote control that comes with the StanbyME screen. This allows users to effortlessly toggle their speaker and screen on and off with a single press, while also seamlessly connecting them via Bluetooth. LG StanbyME also boasts a dedicated widget with convenient one-stop control center and an overview of the speaker's status.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKmAGg4B9fL0VJM_-J7IVqAkq6VbpAcG1f5zhl5g_C9l4vAuFPM5sm9yfnDk6Lyrnmus3dCdQNBBxWhnXbbTESamUcAnW1XcVmvLZV3IJvE0zVUw5b9fAO6FB2Z-ma47Vy16ycqpiY4KZ6UrE4VBLph3UvyMlvFQsG4hS6TFsWJlNJeehJTFr6VOUp/s1600/AV_Stanbymespeaker_XT7S_14_Independence_Desktop.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="LG INTRODUCES STANBYME SPEAKER" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKmAGg4B9fL0VJM_-J7IVqAkq6VbpAcG1f5zhl5g_C9l4vAuFPM5sm9yfnDk6Lyrnmus3dCdQNBBxWhnXbbTESamUcAnW1XcVmvLZV3IJvE0zVUw5b9fAO6FB2Z-ma47Vy16ycqpiY4KZ6UrE4VBLph3UvyMlvFQsG4hS6TFsWJlNJeehJTFr6VOUp/s16000/AV_Stanbymespeaker_XT7S_14_Independence_Desktop.jpeg" title="LG INTRODUCES STANBYME SPEAKER" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /><br />To further elevate audio-visual pleasure through audio quality, LG StanbyME Speaker's WOW Orchestra feature combines it with the StanbyME screen's built-in audio system, creating a unified audio setup and delivering an outstanding sound experience. What's more, LG StanbyME's α(Alpha)7 Gen 6 AI processor optimizes sound by content type, while the 20-mm dual tweeters on the StanbyME speaker deliver clear, highly detailed high frequency stereo sound. The dual passive radiator on this speaker also creates deeper, more compelling bass.<br /><br />Offering multifaceted versatility, the all-new StanbyME speaker can seamlessly complement the StanbyME screen or be used as a standalone speaker anywhere, providing users with the remarkable level of flexibility that serves all their sound entertainment needs. Thanks to a dedicated cradle, the speaker attaches to LG StanbyME effortlessly, allowing users to place it in the perfect position for enhanced sound.<br /><br />Moreover, with an IPX5 rating and up to 16 hours of playback, this portable speaker ensures consistent audio performance everywhere they go. With its compact and lightweight body (78mm tall, 326mm wide, 87mm thick, 0.9kg), LG StanbyME Speaker can be carried from one place to another with ease, while its 'edge lighting' feature offers eye-pleasing lighting effects that add a subtle yet visually captivating element to lift the mood and atmosphere of any setting or occasion.<br /><br />LG StanbyME Speaker is currently available at LG.com website in Korea and the U.S. and is scheduled to roll out in other major markets worldwide.<br /><br />SOURCE <a href="http://LG.com" target="_blank">LG Electronics (LG)<br /></a><br /></div>Tech News 24hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00796496582061487088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118539697567566434.post-61862669366208412132024-03-04T23:37:00.000+01:002024-03-04T23:37:00.805+01:00Apple unveils the new 13- and 15‑inch MacBook Air with the powerful M3 chip<b> Apple today announced the new <a href="https://www.apple.com/macbook-air/" target="_blank">MacBook Air</a> with the powerful M3 chip, taking its incredible combination of power-efficient performance and portability to a new level. With M3, MacBook Air is up to 60 percent faster than the model with the M1 chip and up to 13x faster than the fastest Intel-based MacBook Air.1 And with a faster and more efficient Neural Engine in M3, MacBook Air continues to be the world’s best consumer laptop for AI. The 13- and 15-inch MacBook Air both feature a strikingly thin and light design, up to 18 hours of battery life,1 a stunning Liquid Retina display, and new capabilities, including support for up to two external displays and up to 2x faster Wi-Fi than the previous generation. With its durable aluminum unibody enclosure that’s built to last, the new MacBook Air is available in four gorgeous colors: midnight, which features a breakthrough anodization seal to reduce fingerprints; starlight; space gray; and silver. Combined with its world-class camera, mics, and speakers; MagSafe charging; its silent, fanless design; and macOS, MacBook Air delivers an unrivaled experience — making the 13-inch model the world’s bestselling laptop and the 15-inch model the world’s bestselling 15-inch laptop. Customers can order starting today, with availability beginning Friday, March 8.</b><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjf5AgU3txuqn_gs4xjjls137fvrrzrLwpmUNX7BZh67xVHbFeRRbxzwN9K7VtJSWVRwSTDA4ju0-94WYwNEqy2rtAQAzoKBDMeG8-7MFVcVa_5MGyusC2GtnQB5sus4e27wOp3r7A1eg6OQH0_jvsrhWJO3WXRGUQW_QiAO5jqDgy7umA-HwFpFkV/s980/Apple-MacBook-Air-2-up-hero-240304_big.jpg.large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Apple unveils the new 13- and 15‑inch MacBook Air with the powerful M3 chip" border="0" data-original-height="551" data-original-width="980" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjf5AgU3txuqn_gs4xjjls137fvrrzrLwpmUNX7BZh67xVHbFeRRbxzwN9K7VtJSWVRwSTDA4ju0-94WYwNEqy2rtAQAzoKBDMeG8-7MFVcVa_5MGyusC2GtnQB5sus4e27wOp3r7A1eg6OQH0_jvsrhWJO3WXRGUQW_QiAO5jqDgy7umA-HwFpFkV/s16000/Apple-MacBook-Air-2-up-hero-240304_big.jpg.large.jpg" title="Apple unveils the new 13- and 15‑inch MacBook Air with the powerful M3 chip" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b><blockquote>“MacBook Air is our most popular and loved Mac, with more customers choosing it over any other laptop. And today it gets even better with the M3 chip and new capabilities,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “From college students pursuing their degrees, to business users who need powerful productivity, or anyone who simply wants the unmatched combination of performance, portability, and industry-leading battery life, all in a fanless design, the new MacBook Air continues to be the world’s best thin and light laptop.”</blockquote><p><br /></p><div class="image-sharesheet" data-analytics-activitymap-region-id="Apple-MacBook-Air-lifestyle-240304_big" style="background-color: white; border-radius: 10px; color: #1d1d1f; font-family: "SF Pro Text", "SF Pro Icons", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; letter-spacing: -0.374px; overflow: hidden; position: relative; z-index: 0;"><div class="image-90428ee86ec7c9582132cd8d5ce78139 image-asset" style="height: auto; padding-top: 550.984px; width: 980px;"><picture class="picture" style="height: 550.984px; left: 0px; position: absolute; top: 0px; width: 980px;"><img alt="A person uses the new MacBook Air in a studio space." class="picture-image" src="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/images/2024/03/apple-unveils-the-new-13-and-15-inch-macbook-air-with-the-powerful-m3-chip/article/Apple-MacBook-Air-lifestyle-240304_big.jpg.large.jpg" srcset="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/images/2024/03/apple-unveils-the-new-13-and-15-inch-macbook-air-with-the-powerful-m3-chip/article/Apple-MacBook-Air-lifestyle-240304_big.jpg.large_2x.jpg 2x" style="display: inline-block; height: auto; width: 980px;" /></picture></div></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;">Blazing-Fast Performance with M3</h2><br />Built using industry-leading 3-nanometer technology, the M3 chip brings even faster performance and more capabilities to MacBook Air. Featuring a powerful 8-core CPU, up to a 10-core GPU, and support for up to 24GB of unified memory, the new MacBook Air is up to 60 percent faster than the model with M1 and up to 13x faster than the fastest Intel-based MacBook Air.1 It also features up to 18 hours of battery life, which is up to six hours longer than an Intel-based MacBook Air.1 Users will feel the blazing speed of M3 in everything they do, from everyday productivity, to demanding tasks like photo and video editing, and software development. And with the next-generation GPU of M3, the new MacBook Air supports hardware-accelerated mesh shading and ray tracing, offering more accurate lighting, reflections, and shadows for extremely realistic gaming experiences. It also includes the latest media engine with support for AV1 decode, providing more efficient and higher-quality video experiences from streaming services. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img alt="Final Cut Pro, Stage Manager, and Pixelmator are shown on the new MacBook Air." class="picture-image" src="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/images/2024/03/apple-unveils-the-new-13-and-15-inch-macbook-air-with-the-powerful-m3-chip/article/Apple-MacBook-Air-Final-Cut-Pro-Stage-Manager-Pixelmator-240304_big.jpg.large.jpg" srcset="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/images/2024/03/apple-unveils-the-new-13-and-15-inch-macbook-air-with-the-powerful-m3-chip/article/Apple-MacBook-Air-Final-Cut-Pro-Stage-Manager-Pixelmator-240304_big.jpg.large_2x.jpg 2x" style="background-color: white; color: #1d1d1f; display: inline-block; font-family: "SF Pro Text", "SF Pro Icons", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; height: auto; letter-spacing: -0.374px; width: 980px;" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><b>M3 takes MacBook Air performance even further:</b><div><b><br /></b>Game titles like No Man’s Sky run up to 60 percent faster than the 13-inch MacBook Air with the M1 chip.</div><div>Enhancing an image with AI using Photomator’s Super Resolution feature is up to 40 percent faster than the 13-inch model with the M1 chip, and up to 15x faster for customers who haven’t upgraded to a Mac with Apple silicon.<br />Working in Excel spreadsheets is up to 35 percent faster than the 13-inch model with the M1 chip, and up to 3x faster for customers who haven’t upgraded to a Mac with Apple silicon.<br />Video editing in Final Cut Pro is up to 60 percent faster than the 13-inch model with the M1 chip, and up to 13x faster for customers who haven’t upgraded to a Mac with Apple silicon.<br />Compared to a PC laptop with an Intel Core i7 processor, MacBook Air delivers up to 2x faster performance, up to 50 percent faster web browsing, and up to 40 percent longer battery life.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="image-sharesheet" data-analytics-activitymap-region-id="Apple-MacBook-Air-Excel-Slack-240304_big" style="background-color: white; border-radius: 10px; color: #1d1d1f; font-family: "SF Pro Text", "SF Pro Icons", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; letter-spacing: -0.374px; overflow: hidden; position: relative; z-index: 0;"><div class="image-71d08c2ed3ca4bc41f1361effa96be21 image-asset" style="height: auto; padding-top: 550.984px; width: 980px;"><picture class="picture" style="height: 550.984px; left: 0px; position: absolute; top: 0px; width: 980px;"><img alt="Excel and Slack are shown on the new MacBook Air." class="picture-image" src="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/images/2024/03/apple-unveils-the-new-13-and-15-inch-macbook-air-with-the-powerful-m3-chip/article/Apple-MacBook-Air-Excel-Slack-240304_big.jpg.large.jpg" srcset="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/images/2024/03/apple-unveils-the-new-13-and-15-inch-macbook-air-with-the-powerful-m3-chip/article/Apple-MacBook-Air-Excel-Slack-240304_big.jpg.large_2x.jpg 2x" style="display: inline-block; height: auto; width: 980px;" /></picture><div><br /></div><div><h2 class="pagebody-header" style="font-family: "SF Pro Display", "SF Pro Icons", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24px; letter-spacing: 0.009em; line-height: 1.16667; margin: 8px 0px 16px; padding: 0px;"><strong>World’s Best Consumer Laptop for AI</strong></h2><div class="pagebody-copy" style="font-family: "SF Pro Display", "SF Pro Icons", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 19px; letter-spacing: 0.228px; margin-bottom: 1.4211em; margin-top: 0.8em;">With the transition to Apple silicon, every Mac is a great platform for AI. M3 includes a faster and more efficient 16-core Neural Engine, along with accelerators in the CPU and GPU to boost on-device machine learning, making MacBook Air the world’s best consumer laptop for AI. Leveraging this incredible AI performance, macOS delivers intelligent features that enhance productivity and creativity, so users can enable powerful camera features, real-time speech to text, translation, text predictions, visual understanding, accessibility features, and much more.</div><div class="pagebody-copy" style="font-family: "SF Pro Display", "SF Pro Icons", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 19px; letter-spacing: 0.228px; margin-bottom: 1.4211em;">With a broad ecosystem of apps that deliver advanced AI features, users can do everything from checking their homework with AI Math Assistance in Goodnotes 6, to automatically enhancing photos in Pixelmator Pro, to removing background noise from a video using CapCut. Combined with the unified memory architecture of Apple silicon, MacBook Air can also run optimized AI models, including large language models (LLMs) and diffusion models for image generation locally with great performance. In addition to on-device performance, MacBook Air supports cloud-based solutions, enabling users to run powerful productivity and creative apps that tap into the power of AI, such as Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365, Canva, and Adobe Firefly.</div></div></div></div></div><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">World’s Most Popular Laptop</h2><div><br /></div>More people choose MacBook Air over any other laptop, and M3 raises the bar yet again with its phenomenal combination of performance, portability, and capabilities users love:<div><br /><b>Two perfect sizes in a super-portable design: </b>With a durable aluminum enclosure that’s built to last, the 13- and 15‑inch MacBook Air have fantastic battery life, are incredibly light, and are less than half an inch thin, so users can work, play, or create from anywhere. The 13-inch model provides the ultimate in portability, while the 15-inch model offers even more screen real estate for multitasking. There’s a perfect size for everyone, from students on the go to business professionals who prefer a larger screen.<br /><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Gorgeous Liquid Retina display: </b>MacBook Air features a brilliant 13.6- or 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display with up to 500 nits of brightness, support for 1 billion colors, and up to 2x the resolution of comparable PC laptops. Content looks vivid with sharp detail, and text appears super crisp.<br /><br /></div><div><b>Support for up to two external displays:</b> MacBook Air with M3 now supports up to two external displays when the laptop lid is closed — perfect for business users, or anyone who requires multiple displays for multitasking across apps or spreading out documents at the same time.<br /><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Versatile connectivity:</b> MacBook Air with M3 features Wi-Fi 6E, which delivers download speeds that are up to twice as fast as the previous generation. It also includes MagSafe charging and two Thunderbolt ports for connecting accessories, along with a 3.5mm headphone jack.<br /><br /></div><div><b>Camera, mics, and speakers: </b>With a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, users will look their best whether they’re connecting with friends and family, or collaborating with coworkers around the world. Users will also sound their best with a three-mic array and enhanced voice clarity on audio and video calls. MacBook Air features an immersive sound system with support for Spatial Audio along with Dolby Atmos, so users can enjoy three-dimensional soundstages for music and movies.<br /><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Magic Keyboard and Touch ID:</b> The comfortable and quiet backlit Magic Keyboard comes with a full-height function row with Touch ID, giving users a fast, easy, and secure way to unlock their Mac; sign in to apps and websites; and make purchases with Apple Pay — all with the touch of a finger.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img alt="Colorful graphics are shown on two new MacBook Air devices." class="picture-image" src="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/images/2024/03/apple-unveils-the-new-13-and-15-inch-macbook-air-with-the-powerful-m3-chip/article/Apple-MacBook-Air-2-up-front-240304_big.jpg.large.jpg" srcset="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/images/2024/03/apple-unveils-the-new-13-and-15-inch-macbook-air-with-the-powerful-m3-chip/article/Apple-MacBook-Air-2-up-front-240304_big.jpg.large_2x.jpg 2x" style="background-color: white; color: #1d1d1f; display: inline-block; font-family: "SF Pro Text", "SF Pro Icons", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; height: auto; letter-spacing: -0.374px; text-wrap: nowrap; width: 980px;" /></div><div><br /><br /></div><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">The Magic of macOS</h2><div><br /></div>Together with macOS, the MacBook Air experience is unrivaled:<div><br /><b>macOS Sonoma: </b>Users can now place widgets right on the desktop, interact with them with just a click, and even access the extensive ecosystem of iPhone widgets on MacBook Air. Video conferencing gets more engaging with great features like Presenter Overlay and Reactions. Profiles in Safari keep browsing separate between multiple topics or projects, while web apps provide faster access to favorite websites. And gaming gets even better with Game Mode.<br /><br /></div><div><b>Enhanced productivity:</b> All users, including business professionals, can take advantage of the expansive display on MacBook Air with Split View, or spread out across screens with support for up to two external displays. Features like Stage Manager also help users like students focus on the task in front of them.<br /><br /></div><div><b>Better with iPhone: </b>With Continuity, MacBook Air works seamlessly across iPhone and other Apple devices. Features like AirDrop allow users to share and receive photos, documents, and more across nearby Apple devices. Universal Clipboard lets users easily copy images, video, or text from an app on one Apple device, and effortlessly paste them into another app on a nearby Mac. Continuity Camera makes it easy for users to scan or take a picture of something nearby with their iPhone and have it appear instantly on their Mac. And Handoff lets them start a task like answering an email on one Apple device and easily finish it on another.<br /><br /></div><div><b>Wide array of apps:</b> MacBook Air comes with powerful apps built in, including FaceTime, Freeform, iMovie, GarageBand, and Photos, as well as productivity apps including Pages, Numbers, and Keynote, making it easy for users to create amazing work. And with thousands of apps optimized for Apple silicon, all of users’ go-to apps run incredibly fast in macOS — including Microsoft 365 and many of their favorite iOS apps.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img alt="A person wearing headphones plays a game on the new MacBook Air." class="picture-image" src="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/images/2024/03/apple-unveils-the-new-13-and-15-inch-macbook-air-with-the-powerful-m3-chip/article/Apple-MacBook-Air-lifestyle-gaming-240304_big.jpg.large.jpg" srcset="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/images/2024/03/apple-unveils-the-new-13-and-15-inch-macbook-air-with-the-powerful-m3-chip/article/Apple-MacBook-Air-lifestyle-gaming-240304_big.jpg.large_2x.jpg 2x" style="background-color: white; color: #1d1d1f; display: inline-block; font-family: "SF Pro Text", "SF Pro Icons", "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 17px; height: auto; letter-spacing: -0.374px; text-wrap: nowrap; width: 980px;" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">Better for the Environment</h2>The new MacBook Air is the first Apple product to be made with 50 percent recycled content, including 100 percent recycled aluminum in the enclosure, 100 percent recycled rare earth elements in all magnets and, in another first for Apple, 100 percent recycled copper in the main logic board. MacBook Air meets Apple’s high standards for energy efficiency, and is free of mercury, brominated flame retardants, and PVC. The packaging is 99 percent fiber-based, bringing Apple closer to its goal to remove plastic from all packaging by 2025.<br />Today, Apple is carbon neutral for global corporate operations, and by 2030, plans to be carbon neutral across the entire manufacturing supply chain and the life cycle of every product.<div><br /></div><div><br /><b>Pricing and Availability</b></div><div><b><br /></b>Customers can order the new MacBook Air with M3 starting Monday, March 4, on <a href="https://www.apple.com/store/" target="_blank">apple.com/store</a> and in the Apple Store app in 28 countries and regions, including the U.S. It will begin arriving to customers, and will be in Apple Store locations and Apple Authorized Resellers, starting Friday, March 8.<br />The 13-inch MacBook Air with M3 starts at $1,099 (U.S.) and $999 (U.S.) for education, and the 15‑inch MacBook Air with M3 starts at $1,299 (U.S.) and $1,199 (U.S.) for education. Both are available in midnight, starlight, silver, and space gray.<br />The 13-inch MacBook Air with M2, available in midnight, starlight, silver, and space gray, now starts at $999 (U.S.) and $899 (U.S.) for education.<br />Additional technical specifications, configure-to-order options, and accessories are available at <a href="https://www.apple.com/mac/" target="_blank">apple.com/mac</a>.</div></div>Tech News 24hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00796496582061487088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118539697567566434.post-6810082625020691032024-03-04T14:17:00.004+01:002024-03-04T14:18:41.524+01:00AMPAIRE ACQUIRES MAGPIE AVIATION<b>Ampaire Inc., a global leader in hybrid electric aircraft systems, today announced the acquisition of Magpie Aviation Inc., a developer of innovative electric aviation technologies.</b><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1OGhRnQZYS5PzvtDfJhaei3Qpn0hsjWnQjx5K05hujTvkMwQ2j1ypRqlkySzNa2J94E5SRw-1r0IXW1NPFVG0Pecpt82_eIKXcS4OiFbHB7lFBc2WWqLYf5NuisSf61UPHEH1NXcxit4Jig-4CatrC3uhKodqGuT1aJPGeGgf4gWSDELmQvaphvIT/s2700/SWP01326b.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="AMPAIRE ACQUIRES MAGPIE AVIATION" border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="2700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1OGhRnQZYS5PzvtDfJhaei3Qpn0hsjWnQjx5K05hujTvkMwQ2j1ypRqlkySzNa2J94E5SRw-1r0IXW1NPFVG0Pecpt82_eIKXcS4OiFbHB7lFBc2WWqLYf5NuisSf61UPHEH1NXcxit4Jig-4CatrC3uhKodqGuT1aJPGeGgf4gWSDELmQvaphvIT/s16000/SWP01326b.jpeg" title="AMPAIRE ACQUIRES MAGPIE AVIATION" /></a><br /><br /><br />With this transaction, Ampaire continues its flight path toward profitable growth as it builds its strategic portfolio of technology and customer contracts. The addition of Magpie's technology will enable Ampaire to continue leading the charge in the electrification of aviation and offer unique solutions to its customers. The acquisition will also broaden Ampaire's IP and contract portfolio through Magpie's multiple pending patents and government contracts.<br /><br /><blockquote>"With this acquisition, Ampaire anticipates further revenue growth across both commercial and defense sectors while simultaneously enhancing the capabilities and mission scope of our existing hybrid aircraft," said Kevin Noertker, CEO of Ampaire. "Building upon our recent acquisition of Talyn Air, the addition of Magpie exemplifies our deliberate approach to integrating pivotal companies and assets on our path to accelerate our leadership in electrified aviation. Expect more compelling advancements throughout the year as Ampaire remains steadfast in our commitment to advancing our growth strategy." </blockquote><br /><br />With the acquisition of Magpie, Ampaire continues to multiply applications for its pioneering hybrid electric propulsion systems, which can be integrated into general aviation and regional turboprop commercial aircraft. Ampaire's systems have flown over 25,000 miles to date, the most hybrid electric flight time in the industry. The acquisition will also broaden Ampaire's intellectual property and contract portfolio through Magpie's multiple pending patents and government contracts.<br /><br /><blockquote>"We founded Magpie because we believe electrified aircraft have a pivotal role to play in the future of aviation," added Damon Vander Lind, CEO of Magpie. "I am thrilled to see this vision continuing to move forward under Ampaire's banner. Not only does this lift the prospects of civilian electric aircraft and meaningful emission reductions in the future, it also helps Ampaire to serve military customers with their needs, right now."</blockquote><br /><br />Based in Silicon Valley, Magpie has been developing technologies to improve the performance and broaden the impact of electrified aircraft. In 2023, the company demonstrated the world's first automated towing connections between two flying aircraft. Magpie has secured strategically important government contracts, including with the U.S. Air Force, which Ampaire will continue.<br /><br />SOURCE <a href="http://www.ampaire.com" target="_blank">Ampaire, Inc.</a>Tech News 24hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00796496582061487088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118539697567566434.post-14375354906566742162024-03-01T17:22:00.003+01:002024-03-01T17:27:00.220+01:00IK Multimedia Releases ARC Studio Hardware<div id="video" style="background-color: white; border-radius: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: din-2014-narrow, "Roboto Condensed", sans-serif; font-size: 19px;"></div><p align="center" style="border-radius: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"></p><div style="text-align: left;"><b>IK Multimedia introduces ARC Studio, a novel hardware-based acoustic room correction technology that transforms conventional studio monitors with remarkable instantaneous improvements.</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqCE61U0i2Bj4-1EYJY37fcVRr4zqfdlrbBA72wsMScqPLFBYNnik6n3q7DEDCSL29RU8vk89LgPaYq_tgQJ0gAEpo3LQW70Ld78EgJzzOy8Bglb9xZK3KyPZQkcx5NclpSRISmNK-7kfIFP0PwxFc4xwMi7jeB0Z9Jnxp98V-gt4WRIYFr9trIZ5N/s1372/20240221_arcstudio_news@2x.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="IK Multimedia Releases ARC Studio Hardware" border="0" data-original-height="860" data-original-width="1372" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqCE61U0i2Bj4-1EYJY37fcVRr4zqfdlrbBA72wsMScqPLFBYNnik6n3q7DEDCSL29RU8vk89LgPaYq_tgQJ0gAEpo3LQW70Ld78EgJzzOy8Bglb9xZK3KyPZQkcx5NclpSRISmNK-7kfIFP0PwxFc4xwMi7jeB0Z9Jnxp98V-gt4WRIYFr9trIZ5N/s16000/20240221_arcstudio_news@2x.jpeg" title="IK Multimedia Releases ARC Studio Hardware" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Active room correction is a feature found in all of today's top-tier studio monitors since it significantly improves their performance and guarantees that mixes transmit correctly.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Any monitor in any studio may benefit from the same enormous performance and accuracy gain thanks to ARC Studio. A precision MEMS measurement microphone, new ARC 4 software (now available separately) for analyzing and adjusting the listening environment with extra controls, and an independent hardware processor round out the system.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" class="yt_news" frameborder="0" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3DbszRTEmSU?si=nP8Drt74JD-igsoN" style="border-radius: 0px !important; box-sizing: border-box; height: 349px; margin-bottom: 30px; margin-top: 30px; width: 620px;" title="YouTube video player"></iframe></div><br />For the first time in the recording industry, an affordable hardware processor can be used as a correction and calibration system for any type of studio — be it home, project or professional — without the limitations of a software-only system.<br /><br /><br /><b>Improves Mixing Accuracy</b><br /><br />Rooms have a big impact on how music is heard. The size, shape, materials, and furniture all work to distort the frequency and stereo balance of studio monitors, degrading their sound.<br /><br />ARC 4’s all-new algorithm analyzes and corrects these issues in minutes. The music snaps into focus with more controlled low-end, tighter transients and pinpoint stereo imaging. It’s like an instant upgrade for monitors, leading their users to mix faster and more confidently than ever.<br /><br /><br /><b>Installs in Minutes</b><br /><br />With the included mic connected to an audio interface, ARC 4 software guides the user through a rapid process of measuring acoustical responses within their listening position. IK’s award-winning ARC technology uses this 3D snapshot to identify and completely correct all the problematic issues degrading a monitor’s performance.<br /><br />ARC 4 stores the correction profile and loads it to the ARC Studio processor, sitting invisibly between the interface and monitors to apply to all incoming signals. The standalone processor corrects studio monitors in any studio, including hardware- and console-based setups.<div id="overview" style="background-color: white; border-radius: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: din-2014-narrow, "Roboto Condensed", sans-serif; font-size: 19px;"></div><p align="center" style="background-color: white; border-radius: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: din-2014-narrow, "Roboto Condensed", sans-serif; font-size: 19px; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><br /></p><p align="center" style="background-color: white; border-radius: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: din-2014-narrow, "Roboto Condensed", sans-serif; font-size: 19px; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" class="yt_news" frameborder="0" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YTsxjUvDL6E?si=4lkoZ9NcnHlcVudm" style="border-radius: 0px !important; box-sizing: border-box; height: 349px; margin-bottom: 30px; margin-top: 30px; width: 620px;" title="YouTube video player"></iframe></p><br /><br /><b>Corrects Any Studio</b><br /><br />For pro studios, whether DAW-based or console-based, ARC Studio with ARC 4 offers sonically transparent correction and custom-tuning for any monitoring setup from nearfields to mains, preserving the inherent system’s sonic quality.<br /><br />For DAW-based studios, ARC Studio eliminates the need to insert the ARC 4 plug-in on the master bus of a project and preserves zero-latency monitoring setups. Plus it allows users to listen to their preferred streaming service with acoustically corrected monitoring without messing around with system drivers.<br /><br />Using ARC 4, profiles can be created and stored for every configuration, listening position or even monitor pair and quickly recalled or loaded to the processor unit at any time. Whether in a makeshift studio or a world-class one, fine-tuning the monitoring perfectly to taste is no longer a challenge and has never sounded so good.<br /><br />And not only is the ARC Studio hardware designed and made in Italy to the highest precision and quality standards, but its clever engineering makes it extremely affordable and it is available at a fraction of the cost of other hardware solutions. Now everyone can dramatically improve the sound in their mixing environments: from a single pair of monitors to multiple monitoring systems, up to large facilities with multiple mixing and recording rooms.<br /><br /><br /><b>Audiophile Performance</b><br /><br />ARC Studio features a 120 dB(A) analog input to analog output dynamic range, 0.5 Hz to 40 kHz frequency response, and ultra-stable clocking for vanishing low jitter, offering total sonic transparency and accuracy only found in mastering-grade audio converters.<br /><br />The processor unit connects to the studio and monitors via balanced XLRs with a power-safe relay-based hard bypass — so when bypassed everything is protected from sudden power-related pops. Between the premium audio quality of ARC Studio and ARC 4’s all-new correction algorithm, the result is the most natural, transparent monitoring ever.<br /><br /><br /><b>Includes Monitor Emulations</b><br /><br />ARC Studio can be reloaded instantly with new settings using ARC 4 software. ARC 4 now features a monitor emulation function that turns any monitor system into iconic studio monitors, plus popular hi-fi speakers and mobile devices, with breathtakingly true-to-life results, accurately reproducing the frequency and phase response of the originals.<br /><br />With over 20 profiles included in ARC 4, a single pair of monitors now lets users test a mix on different reference systems quickly, without ever having to head to the car or buy additional pairs of monitors.<br /><br /><br /><b>System Customization</b><br /><br />ARC 4 now comes with 9 factory-tailored target curves suitable for most situations. The default curve offers optimally balanced results with Flat and other specific curves for different needs or setups. By default, ARC corrects the entire frequency spectrum, but users can define limits to both upper and lower correction ranges separately. This is useful to preserve monitors' unique voicing or correct a certain frequency range.<br /><br />There’s also a control to adjust the resolution of the correction filter to use more or fewer frequency bands. Depending on the room’s unique sound, this can achieve a more surgical correction, or a broader, smoother balance.<br /><br />Selectable Natural and Linear phase modes ensure precise stereo imaging. Natural mode improves the phase response, while linear phase maintains the original inter-channel phase response, which may be preferable in certain rooms and conditions. With ARC Studio, users will experience limitless flexibility as their studios grow and evolve.<br /><br /><br /><b>Pricing and Availability</b><br /><br />ARC Studio and ARC 4 software are shipping now and available from the <a href="https://www.ikmultimedia.com/shop/arcstudio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IK Multimedia online store</a> and <a href="https://www.ikmultimedia.com/dealers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IK authorized dealers</a> worldwide:ARC Studio $/€299.99* – Includes processor unit, ARC 4 software, and measurement mic.<br />ARC Studio Upgrade $/€249.99 – For registered users of ARC (any version with mic), iLoud MTM, or iLoud Precision. Includes processor unit + ARC 4 software. Measurement mic not included.<br />ARC 4 Software and Mic $/€199.99 – Advanced room correction plug-in, and measurement mic.<br />ARC 4 Software Only $/€149.99 – Advanced room correction plug-in. Measurement mic not included.<br /><br />*Pricing excludes taxes.<br /><br />For more information about ARC Studio or to see it in action, please visit:<a href="https://www.ikmultimedia.com/arcstudio" target="_blank">www.ikmultimedia.com/arcstudio</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.ikmultimedia.com/arcstudio/video" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.ikmultimedia.com/arcstudio/video</a>Tech News 24hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00796496582061487088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118539697567566434.post-38416157007269446652024-02-29T22:44:00.004+01:002024-02-29T22:44:34.729+01:00NASA Invites Media, Public to Solar Eclipse Events in April<b>On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, giving people in 15 states the opportunity to see the Moon completely block the Sun, revealing our star's relatively faint corona.<br /><br /></b><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgklH1enNDoGplZKPvHux7lWbg_TQfK9P-TQwmrjB9Cr1JUw6aX-YBI5xCbBgL20ItrSWFfkm3L80hy3yikadyoD-C-qqwSWxZWOFY3n0zk9KSIxQiHSg8uzWvLJV5qiHNz74kNH3Ix5GhaWyM3OEarIGtUdMkPgVTIjyNduJUgb_RBptuj4pgq4JFp/s2048/solar_eclipse.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="NASA Invites Media, Public to Solar Eclipse Events in April" border="0" data-original-height="1330" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgklH1enNDoGplZKPvHux7lWbg_TQfK9P-TQwmrjB9Cr1JUw6aX-YBI5xCbBgL20ItrSWFfkm3L80hy3yikadyoD-C-qqwSWxZWOFY3n0zk9KSIxQiHSg8uzWvLJV5qiHNz74kNH3Ix5GhaWyM3OEarIGtUdMkPgVTIjyNduJUgb_RBptuj4pgq4JFp/s16000/solar_eclipse.jpeg" title="NASA Invites Media, Public to Solar Eclipse Events in April" /></a><br /><br /><br /><blockquote>"This year's total solar eclipse will be at least partially visible to all in the contiguous United States, making it the most accessible eclipse this nation has experienced in this generation," said Nicola Fox, associate administrator, Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington. "There is space for everyone to join NASA in experiencing this beautiful amalgamation of our Earth, Sun and Moon in an alignment that will not only lead to new scientific discoveries, but an incredible shared moment of inspiration and awe."</blockquote><br />The total solar eclipse will be visible along a narrow band stretching from Texas to Maine in the United States. Outside of this path, people in all 48 contiguous U.S. states will have the opportunity to see a partial eclipse, when the Moon covers only part of the Sun. Learn how to safely view this celestial event on NASA's eclipse website.<br /><br />NASA is joining with organizations, local governments, universities, science centers, and more for in-person events to engage the public and share the excitement of the solar eclipse. Information about these and additional events is available on NASA's eclipse website.<br /><br /><br /><b>Location details and information for public and media attendance for select events is below:</b><br /><br />Waco, Texas: STEAMclipse festival on April 6For the public: The festival is open to the public, with no registration required.<br /><br />Events on April 8:<br />Kerrville, Texas: Kerrville Eclipse Festival at Louise Hays ParkFor the public: Space in the event cannot be reserved and you will not need a ticket to enter. Limited off-site parking will be available to reserve ahead of the eclipse. Details are available online.<br />For media: Request access online by Thursday, March 28.<br /><br />Stonewall, Texas: Eclipse viewing at LBJ National Historical ParkFor the public: The event is free and open to the public. No registration is required, but attendance is limited to the first 1,000 cars on April 8. More information is available online.<br /><br />Austin, Texas: Eclipse viewing at the Austin Central LibraryFor the public: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. on April 8, with free public talks, children's activities, and a solar telescope.<br /><br />Waco, Texas: Eclipse Over Texas: Live From Waco!For the public: Tickets required.<br /><br />Dallas: Eclipse viewing at the Dallas ArboretumFor the public: Admission tickets are sold out. More information is available online.<br /><br />Sun, Moon, and You at the Dallas Cotton BowlFor the public: Free tickets required, check back online for more details.<br /><br />Russellville, Ark.: Eclipse events in multiple locationsFor the public: Many events are free with no registration required; some events require tickets with details available online.<br /><br />Carbondale, Ill.: Southern Illinois Crossroads Eclipse FestivalFor the public: Tickets are required; information is available online.<br /><br />Indianapolis: Eclipse viewing at Indianapolis Motor SpeedwayFor the public: Tickets are required for guests over 18; information is available online.<br /><br />Cleveland: Total Eclipse Fest at the Great Lakes Science CenterFor the public: Event is free and open to the public with no registration required; information is available online.<br /><br />Erie, Pa.: Eclipse viewing at Mercyhurst UniversityFor the public: Event is free and open to the public with no registration required; information is available online.<br /><br />Niagara Falls, N.Y.: Eclipse events in multiple locationsFor the public: Many events are free and open to the public, and registration may be required based on space constraints. Information is available online.<br /><br />Houlton, Maine: Eclipse events in multiple locationsFor the public: Eclipse viewing in downtown Houlton on April 8 is free and open to the public.<br /><br />Washington: Solar Eclipse Festival on the National MallFor the public: Event is free and open to the public with no registration required; information is available online.<br /><br />To learn more about the total solar eclipse, visit:<br /><br /><a href="http://go.nasa.gov/Eclipse2024" target="_blank">go.nasa.gov/Eclipse2024</a><br /><br />SOURCE NASA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgklH1enNDoGplZKPvHux7lWbg_TQfK9P-TQwmrjB9Cr1JUw6aX-YBI5xCbBgL20ItrSWFfkm3L80hy3yikadyoD-C-qqwSWxZWOFY3n0zk9KSIxQiHSg8uzWvLJV5qiHNz74kNH3Ix5GhaWyM3OEarIGtUdMkPgVTIjyNduJUgb_RBptuj4pgq4JFp/s2048/solar_eclipse.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1330" data-original-width="2048" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgklH1enNDoGplZKPvHux7lWbg_TQfK9P-TQwmrjB9Cr1JUw6aX-YBI5xCbBgL20ItrSWFfkm3L80hy3yikadyoD-C-qqwSWxZWOFY3n0zk9KSIxQiHSg8uzWvLJV5qiHNz74kNH3Ix5GhaWyM3OEarIGtUdMkPgVTIjyNduJUgb_RBptuj4pgq4JFp/s320/solar_eclipse.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Tech News 24hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00796496582061487088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118539697567566434.post-16701982217466466732024-02-29T18:43:00.006+01:002024-02-29T18:46:53.676+01:00The evolution and future of mobile gaming<b>Most people in the US now own a smartphone and use it daily. Unsurprisingly, the popularity and affordability of smartphones with internet connectivity have led to more people choosing to play games on these convenient, portable, powerful devices. More people game on smartphones than consoles or even PCs. Below, we will explore what makes mobile games so popular.</b><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV9qhxTIgZuc7-X7Ck0EwCpbX1Xnd7bc_5mU7mfsvEn8oOe_gtw5dzO8byhkran1Byy1AoK6Y7-PchDLOc-ftM8ZUnr6i-hH2A2oc7jtvQxxmvwVdtxcxIAuis7f5UjlCauxc00cH_ruCD5lj-20B1aCqawk1IcfHlVIQ_xIy6NZLL2OSKsOivRr0r/s527/Screenshot_2024_02_29_18_42_24.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="The evolution and future of mobile gaming" border="0" data-original-height="329" data-original-width="527" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV9qhxTIgZuc7-X7Ck0EwCpbX1Xnd7bc_5mU7mfsvEn8oOe_gtw5dzO8byhkran1Byy1AoK6Y7-PchDLOc-ftM8ZUnr6i-hH2A2oc7jtvQxxmvwVdtxcxIAuis7f5UjlCauxc00cH_ruCD5lj-20B1aCqawk1IcfHlVIQ_xIy6NZLL2OSKsOivRr0r/s16000/Screenshot_2024_02_29_18_42_24.png" title="The evolution and future of mobile gaming" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b><br /><div><br /></div><div><b>Price</b><br /><br />Consoles are expensive compared to using the phone you already own. When console games first came on the market, they were outside the price range many could afford. This has continued to be the case. Similarly, gaming PCs designed to run graphic-intense games can cost thousands of dollars. Compare this cost to what the average person pays for a modern cell phone with the latest operating systems, such as Apple or <u><a href="https://www.technews24h.com/search/label/android" target="_blank">Android</a></u>, and it is easy to see why so many people use mobile games for entertainment.<br /><br /><br /><b>Mobile games are convenient</b><br /><br />You have to dedicate specific time to sitting at a console or PC and gaming, whereas a mobile game can be played anywhere when you have a few minutes of free time. Mobile games help remove the boredom and monotony from commutes on buses, trains, and subways. If you are in a car and someone else is driving, a mobile game can help pass the time. <br /><br /><br /><b>Mobile games are portable</b><br /><br />The Nintendo Gameboy was the first device that shifted its console games to mobile devices. Of course, there are modern devices such as the Nintendo Switch and others that are helping console game manufacturers bring their games to those who desire portability in their gaming. Still, these devices are more expensive, less portable, and less accessible than mobile games. In addition, there are a lot more games available for mobile devices than anything a major console manufacturer and game producer can offer.<br /><br /><br /><b>Mobile games can be played on different operating systems</b><br /><br />Some gamers may remember when you had to have a specific console to play a game you liked. For example, Sonic the Hedgehog was on SEGA, so if you had a Nintendo, you were out of luck. Mobile games are often designed to be playable on any smartphone or tablet so gamers have more options than ever before. <br /><br /><br /><b>Mobile games are creative and cheap to develop</b><br /><br />While it takes a lot of work and imagination to create a great game that people can really connect with, it is more affordable to produce mobile games and offer them on many different platforms than to create major games that are released on a console or PC format. <br /><br />Game entrepreneurs and project leaders such as <u><a href="https://martinvanblerk.medium.com/" target="_blank">Martin van Blerk</a></u> often prefer to produce mobile games, as they are easier to make profitable and encourage ingenuity and innovation. Furthermore, independent designers and game makers can produce games and market them on their own rather than having to get the backing of a large game maker that only releases a limited number of titles per year.<br /><br /><b><br />Mobile gaming becomes popular with more demographics </b><br /><br />Console and mobile gaming are popular mostly with a younger demographic whereas mobile games are more often played by people of all ages. This means that the market is larger and there is more room for a greater variety of games.<br /><br /><br /><b>Games have advertising potential</b><br /><br />Many mobile games use advertising to make their games free to play, rather than making the games purchasable outright. This type of advertising can be very lucrative for game designers and bring in even more revenue than selling the game outright to gamers.<br /><br />Still, other games allow for in-app purchases such as game expansions or additional items that make gameplay more fun.<br /><br /><br /><b>Mobile games help people connect and have fun together</b><br /><br />It is important that <u><a href="https://www.gameopedia.com/the-history-evolution-and-future-of-mobile-gaming/" target="_blank">mobile games</a></u> allow gamers the ability to interact or at least compare scores and play against one another in real-time. Games that allow a lot of interaction are very popular and a great way for gamers to connect with others and have some fun no matter where they are.<br /><br /><br /><b>Mobile games are here to stay</b><br /><br />Mobile games will continue to rise in popularity. The fact that they are more accessible to people from all backgrounds and are very affordable or free means they have a major advantage over console and PC games that cost significant amounts of money and cannot be played just anywhere.</div></div>Tech News 24hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00796496582061487088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118539697567566434.post-26215888471675381442024-02-24T23:21:00.004+01:002024-02-24T23:22:11.547+01:00Stratolaunch Completes 2nd Captive Carry Flight with TA-1 Test Vehicle<b>Stratolaunch announces the completion of a second captive carry flight with the first powered Talon-A hypersonic vehicle, TA-1. The flight was the thirteenth for the company's launch platform Roc and the second in which the aircraft carried a Talon vehicle with live propellant aboard. It was also the first time TA-1 operated within the Vandenberg Western Range as part of a buildup approach for Talon-A's first powered flight.</b><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh6c9hkDw6zysLgB2bg0vSQ8D6xiFEEN1Uf8PlJQUm7j3a81V1vdIJsjO61-mzkxZDMW-Ap5xTn3MZUSdRxZTHg1Gd1mWboETFbMV0vBTuF3qDtVmgb9I_XfY55KAi8rVdDmtYm6ZSk-eH8iopc4DCQrKkz1yV5MperCHeQ2bMFEowyEMRmZuSJg6y/s2080/F13_1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Stratolaunch Completes 2nd Captive Carry Flight with TA-1 Test Vehicle" border="0" data-original-height="1276" data-original-width="2080" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh6c9hkDw6zysLgB2bg0vSQ8D6xiFEEN1Uf8PlJQUm7j3a81V1vdIJsjO61-mzkxZDMW-Ap5xTn3MZUSdRxZTHg1Gd1mWboETFbMV0vBTuF3qDtVmgb9I_XfY55KAi8rVdDmtYm6ZSk-eH8iopc4DCQrKkz1yV5MperCHeQ2bMFEowyEMRmZuSJg6y/s16000/F13_1.jpeg" title="Stratolaunch Completes 2nd Captive Carry Flight with TA-1 Test Vehicle" /></a><br /><br /><br />The flight lasted a total of 4 hours and 29 minutes, supporting the company's near-term goal of completing a powered flight with the Talon-A vehicle, TA-1. A primary objective was to evaluate Talon-A's propulsion system and the flight environments while carrying live propellant. A second objective was to verify Roc and TA-1's telemetry systems in tandem with range communication assets, which together provides the situational awareness needed to ensure all systems are ready for powered flight during the release sequence.<br /><br /><blockquote>"We collected valuable data during our first captive carry of TA-1 in December 2023, particularly regarding propellant management of TA-1's feed system" said Dr. Zachary Krevor, Chief Executive Officer and President for Stratolaunch. "Our goal with this flight was to continue our risk reduction approach for TA-1's first powered flight and be steadfast on our commitment of delivering maximum value to our customers when the first powered flight occurs."</blockquote><br /><br /><blockquote>"Initial results of today's flight look positive for each vehicle's health and performance, and we will complete a comprehensive review of the test data to determine our next steps toward powered flight," said Dr. Krevor.</blockquote><br /><br />Concurrent to TA-1 testing, Stratolaunch is progressing on the manufacturing of the TA-2 and TA-3 vehicles, the first fully reusable vehicles in that Talon-A product line. Pending full data results of the TA-1 first powered flight, TA-2 is anticipated to take flight later in 2024 signaling the United States return to reusable hypersonic flight test. The company is also working on modifications to its additional launch platform, the Spirit of Mojave, a modified Boeing 747-400. <br /><br /><br />SOURCE <a href="http://www.stratolaunch.com" target="_blank">Stratolaunch</a>Tech News 24hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00796496582061487088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118539697567566434.post-18010716185519942282024-02-24T20:04:00.004+01:002024-02-24T20:04:24.751+01:00NASA Sets Coverage for Agency's SpaceX Crew-8 Launch, Docking<b>NASA will provide coverage of the upcoming prelaunch and launch activities for the agency's SpaceX Crew-8 mission with astronauts to the International Space Station.<br /><br />The launch is targeted for 12:04 a.m. EST, Friday, March 1, from Launch Complex 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The targeted docking time is about 7 a.m. on Saturday, March 2.</b><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheDjYCsf-3FyUBspWdiH2gz_KZGG90iuopYaE3iSTdEcJuyOn0JQP5cdqUo9PrRZ6YBMk86ZDK72_tx2TreJqZShKgoDT7czppIsZTkGBrAzrng1_HYEUR1S9l42BHl_Tlmh7lJDq9YWUzQRmfn_y7SRQZTayFJoU-Wmy50oQWn8y6Uj_epAf-9I9B/s2048/NASA_ISS_Crew.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="NASA Sets Coverage for Agency's SpaceX Crew-8 Launch, Docking" border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheDjYCsf-3FyUBspWdiH2gz_KZGG90iuopYaE3iSTdEcJuyOn0JQP5cdqUo9PrRZ6YBMk86ZDK72_tx2TreJqZShKgoDT7czppIsZTkGBrAzrng1_HYEUR1S9l42BHl_Tlmh7lJDq9YWUzQRmfn_y7SRQZTayFJoU-Wmy50oQWn8y6Uj_epAf-9I9B/s16000/NASA_ISS_Crew.jpeg" title="NASA Sets Coverage for Agency's SpaceX Crew-8 Launch, Docking" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Crew arrival will be available on Kennedy's streaming channels including YouTube and X. Coverage of launch, the postlaunch news conference, and docking will be available on NASA+, NASA Television, the NASA app, YouTube, and the agency's website. NASA also will host an audio-only post-Flight Readiness Review news teleconference. Learn how to stream NASA TV through a variety of platforms including social media.<br /><br />The Crew-8 launch will carry NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, and Jeanette Epps, as well as Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin.<br /><br />As part of the agency's Commercial Crew Program, the mission marks the eighth crew rotation mission and the ninth human spaceflight mission for NASA to the space station supported by a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft since 2020. Endeavour is the name of this Dragon spacecraft.<br /><br /><br />NASA's mission coverage is as follows (all times Eastern and subject to change based on real-time operations):<br /><br />Sunday, Feb. 25:<br />2 p.m. – Crew arrival media event at Kennedy streaming on the center's social accounts with the following participants:Jennifer Kunz, associate director, technical, NASA Kennedy<br />Dana Hutcherson, deputy program manager, Commercial Crew Program, NASA Kennedy<br />NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick<br />NASA astronaut Michael Barratt<br />NASA astronaut Jeanette Epps<br />Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin<br /><br />The event is limited to in-person media only. Follow Commercial Crew and Kennedy Space Center for the latest arrival updates.<br /><br />6 p.m. (approximately) – Flight Readiness Review media teleconference (no earlier than one hour after completion of the Flight Readiness Review) with the following participants:Ken Bowersox, associate administrator, Space Operations Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters<br />Steve Stich, manager, Commercial Crew Program, NASA Kennedy<br />Joel Montalbano, manager, International Space Station Program, NASA Johnson<br />William Gerstenmaier, vice president, Build and Flight Reliability, SpaceX<br />Eric van der Wal, Houston office team leader, ESA (European Space Agency)<br />Takayoshi Nishikawa, director, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) Houston Office<br /><br />Media may ask questions via phone only. For the dial-in number and passcode, please contact the Kennedy newsroom no later than 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23, at: <a href="mailto:ksc-newsroom@mail.nasa.gov">ksc-newsroom@mail.nasa.gov</a>.<br /><br />Wednesday, Feb. 28:<br />9:15 a.m. – NASA Social panel live stream event at Kennedy with the following participants:NASA Associate Administrator Jim Free<br />Carla Koch, mission manager, Commercial Crew Program, NASA Kennedy<br />Jennifer Buchli, chief scientist, International Space Station Program, NASA Johnson<br />Kristin Fabre, deputy chief scientist, Human Research Program, NASA Johnson<br /><br />Members of the public may ask questions online by posting questions to the YouTube, Facebook, and X livestreams using #AskNASA.<br /><br />10:30 a.m. – NASA Administrator briefing from Kennedy with the following participants:NASA Administrator Bill Nelson<br />NASA Associate Administrator Jim Free<br />Joel Montalbano, manager, International Space Station Program<br />Steve Stich, manager, Commercial Crew Program<br /><br />Media may ask questions in person and via phone. Limited auditorium space will be available for in-person participation. For the dial-in number and passcode, media should contact the Kennedy newsroom no later than 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, at <a href="mailto:ksc-newsroom@mail.nasa.gov">ksc-newsroom@mail.nasa.gov.</a><br /><br />12:30 p.m. – One-on-one media interviews at Kennedy with various mission subject matter experts. Sign-up information will be emailed to media accredited to attend this launch in person.<br /><br />Thursday, Feb. 29:<br />8 p.m. – NASA TV launch coverage begins<br /><br />Friday, March 1:<br />12:04 a.m. – Launch<br /><br />Following conclusion of launch and ascent coverage, NASA coverage will continue with audio only, with full coverage resuming at the start of the rendezvous and docking broadcast. The audio link and details will be available nearer to the mission.<br /><br />NASA Television will resume continuous mission coverage prior to docking and continue through hatch open and the welcome ceremony. For NASA TV downlink information, schedules, and links to streaming video, visit:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.nasa.gov/nasatv/" target="_blank">https://www.nasa.gov/nasatv/</a><br /><br />2 a.m. (approximately) – Postlaunch news conference on NASA TVSteve Stich, manager, Commercial Crew Program<br />Joel Montalbano, manager, International Space Station Program<br />Sarah Walker, director, Dragon Mission Management, SpaceX<br /><br />Media may ask questions in person and via phone. Limited auditorium space will be available for in-person participation. For the dial-in number and passcode, please contact the Kennedy newsroom no later than 12 a.m. Friday, March 1, at <a href="mailto:ksc-newsroom@mail.nasa.gov" target="_blank">ksc-newsroom@mail.nasa.gov</a>.<br /><br />Saturday, March 2:<br />5 a.m. – NASA TV arrival coverage begins (or about two hours prior to docking)<br /><br />7 a.m. – Targeted docking to the forward-facing port of the station's Harmony module<br /><br />Hatch opening will be approximately one-hour-and-forty-five minutes after docking followed by welcome remarks aboard station. All times are estimates and could be adjusted based on operations after launch. Follow the space station blog for the most up-to-date operations information.<br /><br />Audio Only Coverage<br />Audio only of the news conferences and launch coverage will be carried on the NASA "V" circuits, which may be accessed by dialing 321-867-1220, -1240 or -7135. On launch day, "mission audio," countdown activities without NASA TV launch commentary, will be carried on 321-867-7135.<br /><br />Launch audio also will be available on Launch Information Service and Amateur Television System's VHF radio frequency 146.940 MHz and KSC Amateur Radio Club's UHF radio frequency 444.925 MHz, FM mode, heard within Brevard County on the Space Coast.<br /><br />Live Video Coverage Prior to Launch<br />NASA will provide a live video feed of Launch Complex 39A approximately 48 hours prior to the planned liftoff of the Crew-8 mission. Pending unlikely technical issues, the feed will be uninterrupted until the prelaunch broadcast begins on NASA TV, approximately four hours prior to launch. Once the feed is live, find it here:<br /><a href="http://youtube.com/kscnewsroom" target="_blank">http://youtube.com/kscnewsroom</a>.<br /><br /><br />For NASA's launch blog and more information about the mission, visit:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.nasa.gov/commercialcrew" target="_blank">https://www.nasa.gov/commercialcrew</a><br /><br />SOURCE NASATech News 24hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00796496582061487088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118539697567566434.post-48869952854853341432024-02-21T22:02:00.003+01:002024-02-21T22:02:41.724+01:00Sound Transit to Go Wireless in Seattle with 48 Electric Buses, Including 33 Double-Deckers<b>InductEV, a pioneer in wireless EV charging, today announced that Sound Transit will deploy its wireless charging technology for Seattle's new Stride bus rapid transit service. The procurement includes 48 wirelessly charging electric buses, including 33 double-deckers from Alexander Dennis, one of the world's leading independent global bus manufacturers and a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc.<br /><br />Seattle will be the first location in North America to deploy double-decker electric buses with inductive wireless charging.</b><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9iLEefYWTc6KS10XlE8rQcF5BksJ7pteu8c1zGIx_7T8w7MBvAMqBOeJMlf7VALIIT99Nv97FBxENqcnV77j2i6MvSTq59diTKtkarcs9fWzjjQCxpbRIDTDH4a8OKXh-cWHR9sUK-pO1N997_98Fp_4-gbx8NYCwV4-Ai9piH8zM_lw0leSOHDtJ/s1200/1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Sound Transit to Go Wireless in Seattle with 48 Electric Buses, Including 33 Double-Deckers" border="0" data-original-height="801" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9iLEefYWTc6KS10XlE8rQcF5BksJ7pteu8c1zGIx_7T8w7MBvAMqBOeJMlf7VALIIT99Nv97FBxENqcnV77j2i6MvSTq59diTKtkarcs9fWzjjQCxpbRIDTDH4a8OKXh-cWHR9sUK-pO1N997_98Fp_4-gbx8NYCwV4-Ai9piH8zM_lw0leSOHDtJ/s16000/1.jpeg" title="Sound Transit to Go Wireless in Seattle with 48 Electric Buses, Including 33 Double-Deckers" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Sound Transit has ordered 33 zero-emission Alexander Dennis Enviro500EV double-decker electric buses and 15 60' articulated electric buses powered by 13 300-kW in-ground inductive chargers. This roll-out will make Sound Transit the 7th transit agency in Washington State to deploy InductEV's patented wireless charging technology.<br /><br />The company's technology is currently in use or scheduled for deployment in approximately 100 electric buses throughout the state, along with 35 InductEV in-ground wireless charging pads. The Sound Transit installation represents a significant achievement in overcoming the challenges of limited real estate in green space community districts. InductEV's technology avoids wired, depot-oriented charging methods that consume considerable real estate and electric utility assets while allowing smooth, high-powered wireless charging interoperability for both double-decker and 60' articulated electric buses on BRT high-end commuter routes.<br /><br />Daytime on-route wireless charging also enhances the use of renewable energy for electricity versus in-depot wired charging at night. Sound Transit will charge its buses on-route and in depots since nearly half of the electricity in the Puget Sound region comes from renewables. <br /><br /><blockquote>"The inclusion of Alexander Dennis marks an exciting new chapter for InductEV," explained Brandon Anulewicz, Chief Revenue Officer for InductEV. "Together, we'll grow the company's existing footprint and, by so doing, accelerate the benefits of wireless inductive charging technology in the commercial and municipal transport sectors." </blockquote><br /><br />InductEV's wireless charging technology debuted in the state in 2017 with Link Transit in Wenatchee, WA. Using InductEV's solution, Link Transit's accomplishments include a 17-hour duty cycle and a remarkable 1:1 diesel replacement ratio for enhanced range and operational efficiency. That deployment inspired several transit agencies to embrace the technology to reduce their carbon footprints and fuel costs. Sound Transit is the latest. <br /><br /><blockquote>Mr. Anulewicz continued: "It's about more than just buses. It's about transforming communities, reducing emissions, and creating greener, more efficient transportation systems. We continue to work closely with local agencies to facilitate the expansion of statewide wireless networks, connecting Washington communities and spearheading sustainable transportation solutions."</blockquote><br /><br />SOURCE <a href="https://www.inductev.com/" target="_blank">InductEV</a>Tech News 24hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00796496582061487088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118539697567566434.post-49137563460110326102024-02-21T20:24:00.004+01:002024-02-21T20:24:44.596+01:00Boeing, Thai Airways Announce Order for 45 787 Dreamliners to Grow Fleet and Network<b>Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Thai Airways announced today the flagship carrier placed an order for 45 787 Dreamliners as the airline looks to modernize and grow its widebody fleet and international network. Thai Airways selected the 787-9 to support its long-term strategy to renew and expand its fleet with more efficient jets, as well as open new routes to support high demand for air travel across Southeast Asia.</b><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjrXx7uTfC9gyXYPIINmEnNlnDPQM9pM4sqBMst2xeOiDJ3LL2WXUbfRdEO2xNJDwgqRcwe4In2KVNGdwAtku1f-1khwuBN1Fzl59QjxBbEwltWV9_JEFHlX0eVdJIXHvoBvYtRPEzTMvE7ZPnV7MOseCyng-eEplqsqwPjqqUn1eclmn6se5Ukbed/s2700/Boeing_Thai_Airways.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Boeing, Thai Airways Announce Order for 45 787 Dreamliners to Grow Fleet and Network" border="0" data-original-height="1520" data-original-width="2700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjrXx7uTfC9gyXYPIINmEnNlnDPQM9pM4sqBMst2xeOiDJ3LL2WXUbfRdEO2xNJDwgqRcwe4In2KVNGdwAtku1f-1khwuBN1Fzl59QjxBbEwltWV9_JEFHlX0eVdJIXHvoBvYtRPEzTMvE7ZPnV7MOseCyng-eEplqsqwPjqqUn1eclmn6se5Ukbed/s16000/Boeing_Thai_Airways.jpeg" title="Boeing, Thai Airways Announce Order for 45 787 Dreamliners to Grow Fleet and Network" /></a><br /><br /><br /><blockquote>"To accomplish our company's and the national carbon neutral goals by 2050, the 45 new Boeing 787 Dreamliners will be equipped with GEnx engines, which are known for their cutting-edge technology and reduced environmental impact," said Chai Eamsiri, Thai Airways CEO. "Furthermore, we are confident that the acquisition of the 787 Dreamliners will ultimately benefit our customers and support the growth of our country's economy."</blockquote><br />Thai Airways flies widebody jets ─ including 777s and 787s ─ to nearly 60 domestic and international destinations, including the Middle East, Asia and Europe. With more 787-9s in their fleet, the airline will operate more efficiently, as the Dreamliner family reduces fuel use and emissions by up to 25% compared to the airplanes it replaces.<br /><br /><blockquote>"Thai Airways' strategic investment in the 787 Dreamliner builds on our long-standing partnership and signifies the airline's commitment to operate a modern, efficient and flexible fleet," said Brad McMullen, Boeing senior vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing. "This order will support Thai Airways' ability to meet demand, foster tourism and trade, and create further opportunities for this carrier."</blockquote><br /><br />The order, which was finalized in December 2023, was listed as unidentified on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries website. Boeing's 2023 Commercial Market Outlook for Southeast Asia projects that the region's widebody fleet will see a three-fold increase over 20 years, with growing demand for nearly 800 airplanes including passenger jets such as Boeing's 787 Dreamliner family and 777X, as well as freighter models.<br /><br />At 20 feet (6 meters) longer than the 787-8, the 787-9 will enable Thai Airways to fly nearly 20% more passengers farther and build on routes first opened by the 787-8. Since revenue service began in 2011, the 787 family has launched more than 390 new nonstop routes around the world.<br /><br />Boeing's partnership with Thai Airways and support of the country's aviation industry span more than 60 years. Boeing's presence in Thailand includes offices in Bangkok and support for important causes including STEM education, programs for people with disabilities and sustainable livelihood through permaculture methods. <br /><br />As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing's diverse team is committed to innovating for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a culture based on the company's core values of safety, quality and integrity. Join our team and find your purpose at boeing.com.<br /><br /><br />SOURCE <a href="http://boeing.com" target="_blank">Boeing</a>Tech News 24hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00796496582061487088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118539697567566434.post-24038637622810924192024-02-21T19:03:00.003+01:002024-02-21T19:03:51.530+01:00The Evolution of a Legend: The All-New 2024 Land Cruiser<b>When it was originally introduced in the United States in 1958, the Land Cruiser kicked off a tradition of rugged durability that would ultimately cement it as one of the most respected off-road icons in the industry. Back after a brief pause, the all-new 2024 Land Cruiser has stayed true to its roots as an extremely capable off-roader, packed with premium features, and now at a more accessible price point. This all-star boasts a head-turning new look, impressive technology, the latest off-road features and the balanced blend of performance and efficiency. Look for it to hit dealer showrooms in Spring with a starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Pricing (MSRP) of $55,950.</b><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxsn_TLn2vyRdWFOdmxK0D3H4_SZDD9jtUldLoyyktptWSXxeOjAX6cwBsZqKncZaDJbVYYelNOP6txYt_yaKnk51wjtvc3yPPlrPYmIpXTVeh9SnVPLRfD05HEOwuVdfVd3xX75nRymcj9fIO6SXQyagtSuAMaKzgaUz-bcgIGtowxsq8QdXnvHMm/s2700/2024_Toyota_Land_Cruiser_001.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="The Evolution of a Legend: The All-New 2024 Land Cruiser" border="0" data-original-height="2025" data-original-width="2700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxsn_TLn2vyRdWFOdmxK0D3H4_SZDD9jtUldLoyyktptWSXxeOjAX6cwBsZqKncZaDJbVYYelNOP6txYt_yaKnk51wjtvc3yPPlrPYmIpXTVeh9SnVPLRfD05HEOwuVdfVd3xX75nRymcj9fIO6SXQyagtSuAMaKzgaUz-bcgIGtowxsq8QdXnvHMm/s16000/2024_Toyota_Land_Cruiser_001.jpeg" title="The Evolution of a Legend: The All-New 2024 Land Cruiser" /></a><br /><br /><br /><blockquote>"The complete redesign of the all-new Land Cruiser amounts to an incredible evolution of the vehicle. We know this new iteration had big shoes to fill, and I am absolutely thrilled to report it has exceeded our high expectations," said Mike Tripp, vice president of Toyota Marketing. "This vehicle retains its legendary capability, and now it offers a significantly lower starting price, tons of creature comforts and even more maneuverability on the trails. We are excited for the world to experience the next edition of Land Cruiser."</blockquote><br /><br /><br /><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">MAX Performance</h2><br />The 250 series Land Cruiser was completely reimagined and redesigned for 2024. All Land Cruisers will now exclusively feature a powerful turbocharged i-FORCE MAX hybrid powertrain mated to a full-time four-wheel drive system. This premium hybrid powertrain produces 326 horsepower and 465 lb.-ft. of torque. <br /><br />Toyota's i-FORCE MAX powertrains are expertly engineered, a testament to the company's long-standing history of performance-driven and fuel-efficient vehicles. The 2024 Land Cruiser features an electric motor in the bell housing between the 2.4-liter turbo-charged engine and the eight-speed automatic transmission. This design offers maximum performance and increased efficiency with the legendary reliability that has been synonymous with Land Cruiser since the beginning. Land Cruiser has received an EPA-estimated 23 MPG combined rating which is a higher combined MPG rating than any previous iteration.<br /><br /><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">On Lock</h2><br />A staple of Land Cruiser's heritage is its go-anywhere capability. Engineers embraced this legacy when they included center and rear-locking differentials as standard for all grades. The electronic locking rear differential can help split the power 50/50 to the rear wheels for improved traction and reduced wheel spin on rough terrain. Another new addition to Land Cruiser is the available front stabilizer bar disconnect mechanism (SDM), which increases suspension flex with the push of a button. With the front stabilizer bar disconnected, articulation increases significantly helping the front tires to stay in contact with the ground. Multi-Terrain Select, which is now functional in both 4WD High and 4WD Low, offers adjustable settings to help control wheel spin on a variety of terrains, such as Mud, Dirt and Sand. <br /><br />Land Cruiser adopts an updated CRAWL Control function that acts as a low-speed, off-road cruise control with five selectable speeds. Downhill Assist Control is another standard off-road feature that helps the driver navigate descents by limiting the speed of the vehicle. Additional traction aids include vehicle stability control (VSC) and an automatic limited-slip differential (Auto LSD). Land Cruiser's front overhang was decreased for greater approach, providing up to a 31-degree approach, a 25-degree breakover and 22-degree departure angles.<br /><br />Oftentimes, when adventuring off the beaten path, drivers encounter challenging and technical trails. The available Multi-Terrain Monitor system can act like a spotter by leveraging cameras to display the environment around the vehicle on the touchscreen, exposing potential obstacles looming ahead.<br /><br /><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">From the Frame up</h2><br />Land Cruiser is built on the TNGA-F global truck platform that is shared with Tundra, Sequoia and Tacoma. The core objective of this platform is to provide refined handling, premium comfort and improved capability. Engineers behind this next-generation frame were able to increase rigidity and improve ride comfort by using new innovations, such as laser blank welding technology that reduces mass in areas it's not needed while reinforcing areas that do. This high-strength boxed frame means that Land Cruiser is over built and ready to tackle even the harshest of environments. This enhanced frame, paired with the powerful i-FORCE MAX powertrain, allows Land Cruiser to tow up to 6,000 pounds.<br /><br /><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">Premium Feel, Even on the Trail</h2><br />Land Cruiser is Toyota's original SUV and, as such, it must check all the boxes: legendary capability, with the latest advanced technology, high safety technology, and premium touches for the driver and passengers. The adoption of the modern TNGA-F platform not only adds strength, but it also improves the vehicle's ride comfort and on-road manners. Passengers aren't punished for the vehicle's capability either, as the available plush power heated and ventilated front seats and reclining rear seats make long road trips a breeze.<br /><br />A new 8 or available 12.3-inch multimedia touchscreen displays Toyota's latest Audio Multimedia system, designed and engineered by Toyota's Texas-based Connected Technologies team. The system supports wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility and pairs well with the available premium 14-speaker JBL® audio system. Qi® wireless charging is available with enhanced power output. Dual USB-C charging ports are included in the front row and two for second-row passengers. There are two more USB-Cs available and a standard 2400-Watt AC inverter house type plug (120V) in the cargo area. An available 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster with four different styles and customizable widgets is available.<br /><br />Standard on all grades is a Smart Key System with push-button start. With an active Remote Connect trial or subscription on select models, an available Digital Key connects with compatible smartphones to allow vehicle entry, tailgate access and vehicle starting (4G network dependent). The Digital Key can also be remotely shared with others to give more control over vehicle access rather than giving someone the physical key. Additionally, a Smart Card key is available, which is a credit card-sized smart key that allows the driver to carry their key with them wherever they go for added convenience. <br /><br /><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">Simple Grade Strategy</h2><br />Land Cruiser is ready to help drivers tackle the road ahead – whether to haul passengers, gear or both. It will be available in three grades: Land Cruiser 1958, Land Cruiser and the First Edition.<br /><br />This simple grade strategy starts with the well-equipped 1958 grade that is a nod to the vehicle's roots. In 1958, Land Cruiser made its North American debut as a focused off-road vehicle. That legacy inspired Toyota engineers for this all-new generation. The 1958 grade harkens back to the Land Cruisers of old with a significantly lower starting MSRP of just $55,950.* It comes equipped with retro-inspired round LED headlamps, heated fabric seats and the iconic "TOYOTA" heritage grille. It also adds modern touches like standard Smart Key System with push button start, Blind Spot Monitor (BSM), a 7-inch full-color multi-information display, automatic climate control, five USB-C ports, an 8-inch Audio Multimedia Touchscreen, six-speaker sound system, and wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto® compatibility. Fans of off-roading will also appreciate the standard locking center and rear differentials, rear coil springs, full-time four-wheel drive, two-speed transfer case, CRAWL Control, the powerful 2400W AC inverter and a standard brake controller.<br /><br />The Land Cruiser grade builds on the 1958 grade with a focus on refinement and added convenience. It adds rectangular LED headlamps, power heated and ventilated SofTex®-trimmed front seats, a 12.3-inch full color multi-information display, power liftgate, a 12.3-inch Audio Multimedia Touchscreen, and a 10-speaker sound system. Additional trail features include Rigid® color selectable LED fog lights, Stabilizer Disconnect Mechanism (SDM), Multi-Terrain Select (MTS), and a Multi-Terrain Monitor (MTM) system.<br /><br />Also available on the Land Cruiser grade is the Premium Package, which upgrades the standard seats to leather-trimmed heated and ventilated power front seats with lumbar support and driver memory features. A 14-speaker JBL premium audio system, digital rearview mirror, Head-up Display (HUD), illuminated entry, power moonroof, center console cool box and two additional USB-C ports in the cargo area.<br /><br />The First Edition grade builds on the Land Cruiser grade by adding standard premium features and exclusivity. It includes all the features in the Premium Package and the retro round LED headlamps, unique 18-inch wheels and the "First Edition" logo embossed on the door panels. The grade also comes equipped with off-road must-haves like a roof rack, rock rails and a front skid plate. <br /><br />The 2024 Land Cruiser will be offered in seven exterior color choices: Ice Cap, Wind Chill Pearl, Underground, Black, Meteor Shower, Trail Dust and Heritage Blue. The two-tone Trail Dust and Heritage Blue exterior colors feature a Grayscape roof.<br /><br /><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">An Ode to the Past</h2><br />This all-new Land Cruiser is a nod to models of the past. Early generations featured a boxy look with a flat roof, short overhangs and "TOYOTA" grilles — all of which come through in the 250 series. Toyota's North American-based CALTY Design Research studio worked closely with the global development team to establish the design direction with no detail overlooked. The design team used four key terms to inspire them during development: authentic, reliable, timeless and professional. The all-new Land Cruiser is derived from a pure expression of form aligning with function.<br /><br />That inspiration led to the unique design features that are offered on the 1958 grade and First Edition grades, namely the iconic round LED headlights and "TOYOTA" heritage grille, while Land Cruiser grades upgrade to slim, rectangular headlights reminiscent of the 60 series. A squared body profile resembles past Land Cruisers, and the A pillar is pushed back while the belt line was lowered, not only to complement the look, but for better outward visibility on the trails.<br /><br />Designers made sure to fit modern features into the design as well, like all LED lighting and available 20" wheels, silhouette shaped roof rack and color selectable Rigid® fog lights.<br /><br />"Land Cruiser is a global icon with a proven track record of conquering some of the harshest conditions, and it was the global design team's vision to bring that to life in this modern era," said Kevin Hunter, president, CALTY Design Research. "The result is a refreshed balance of modern heritage that draws from Land Cruisers of old and takes the vehicle back to its roots." <br /><br /><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">The Iconic Off-Roader</h2><br />Legends never die and the Land Cruiser's return rounds out the incredibly capable and rugged line-up of tough body-on-frame vehicles that Toyota offers. These vehicles give customers more choice when it comes to finding a vehicle that can keep up with their dynamic lifestyles. They are designed to outlast almost anything the elements throw their way, and their incredible capability gives owners the tools they need to get out and discover all the hidden wonders the world has to offer.<br /><br /><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 Standard</h2><br />All 2024 Land Cruiser models come standard with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, Toyota's suite of active safety and convenience systems. This suite of features includes: <div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li>Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection </li><li>Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist</li><li>Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control</li><li>Lane Tracing Assist</li><li>Road Sign Assist</li><li>Automatic High Beams</li><li>Proactive Driving Assist</li></ol><br />SOURCE <a href="Toyota.com " target="_blank">Toyota Motor North America</a></div>Tech News 24hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00796496582061487088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118539697567566434.post-26912224832580045642024-02-21T18:52:00.006+01:002024-02-21T21:36:18.157+01:00IK Multimedia Releases MESA/Boogie Reference Signature Collection<p><b>With the release of the MESA/Boogie Reference Signature Collection for TONEX, IK Multimedia maintains its nearly ten-year collaboration with MESA/Boogie while adding seventy new, exciting Tone Models to the TONEX signature series.</b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid5iWrGs3Rdn5GUoQW_PjhqNqSCwn-87VIwEMlNqDreAMClAf6Jsl7c1_kIaWAGxc9mTeX6TFhqm7bfgvnumD1LYJ4SliCTMb_J7tp2eKpCUGaQaHrSKbE4Ggsl8TqW90HON6hLFIlHfuJNs0fdxNxiN6ssZJdS1sqfAs_FdD0wi6cniW0ofljoppV/s1024/ikc-L-tonex_mesa_reference_lifestyle_0U6A4174_r.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="IK Multimedia Releases MESA/Boogie Reference Signature Collection" border="0" data-original-height="683" data-original-width="1024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid5iWrGs3Rdn5GUoQW_PjhqNqSCwn-87VIwEMlNqDreAMClAf6Jsl7c1_kIaWAGxc9mTeX6TFhqm7bfgvnumD1LYJ4SliCTMb_J7tp2eKpCUGaQaHrSKbE4Ggsl8TqW90HON6hLFIlHfuJNs0fdxNxiN6ssZJdS1sqfAs_FdD0wi6cniW0ofljoppV/s16000/ikc-L-tonex_mesa_reference_lifestyle_0U6A4174_r.jpeg" title="IK Multimedia Releases MESA/Boogie Reference Signature Collection" /></a><b><br /></b><p></p><b><br />Among the five legendary amplifiers in the MESA/Boogie Reference Signature Collection is an exact replica of Carlos Santana's original "Budokan" Mark I. Preserved with care in MESA's Tone Lab, these "reference amps" are critical to preserving historical authenticity and offer priceless insights that help shape future designs and steer the MESA legacy forward.</b><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaj07IvSZuz9EM70BQUMVekAX6u9V97sb_mu7UWipq9RTYg_N9vGsOzOL5lkY8or9chD71E3Zz98TdLEMSo5nD9z2iL_cEg65Q6WSKlVXmPk5YBgFGdX64i5hPgwZ5xP-EerTPHkqKwb9SEaOVJG3V4ZH8pe_xxblsMgqq92Ts3ylDHMOqa-i1qRNq/s1024/ikc-L-tonex_mesa_reference_lifestyle_MG_4572_opt_r.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="IK Multimedia Releases MESA/Boogie Reference Signature Collection" border="0" data-original-height="683" data-original-width="1024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaj07IvSZuz9EM70BQUMVekAX6u9V97sb_mu7UWipq9RTYg_N9vGsOzOL5lkY8or9chD71E3Zz98TdLEMSo5nD9z2iL_cEg65Q6WSKlVXmPk5YBgFGdX64i5hPgwZ5xP-EerTPHkqKwb9SEaOVJG3V4ZH8pe_xxblsMgqq92Ts3ylDHMOqa-i1qRNq/s16000/ikc-L-tonex_mesa_reference_lifestyle_MG_4572_opt_r.jpeg" title="IK Multimedia Releases MESA/Boogie Reference Signature Collection" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>Legendary "Tone Boy" Doug West, MESA's in-house tone expert for more than 40 years, tweaked all five amps to their sweet spots in a variety of styles. IK is pleased to showcase an unmatched collection that was painstakingly captured at a top-tier studio in Northern California using IK's Advanced AI Machine Modeling.</b><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><b>Collection Overview</b><div><b><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>An exceptional Tone Model collection for use across the entire TONEX ecosystem</li><li>70 Tone Models of 4 reference amps and 1 limited-edition King Snake™ amp: 46 with cab, 24 without</li><li>Captured using 2 different MESA/Boogie reference cabs: a 4x12 Slope and a 1x12 Widebody Extension</li><li>All Tone Models were fine-tuned by MESA's own Doug West and ex-Artist Relations Manager now Recording Engineer Sean Beresford to multiple sweet spots</li><li>Captured at a world-class studio with ideal acoustics and the perfect gear</li><li>Created using cutting-edge AI Machine Modeling™ technology with advanced training</li><li>Compatible with all TONEX versions including the free TONEX CS and TONEX App</li><li>All Tone Models can easily be loaded to TONEX Pedal and used for live performance</li></ul><div><br /></div></b><h2 style="text-align: left;">What Makes a Reference Amplifier?</h2>A reference amplifier epitomizes sonic excellence, embodying the essence of its unique design and sound. They aren't prototypes, but production models that were recognized as being exceptional, and then were meticulously scrutinized component by component to unlock the secrets of their sonic brilliance. These amplifiers perfectly represent the Series and are the gold standard for their model and sound, as well as for shaping the sound of potential future amplifier designs.<br /><h2 style="text-align: left;"><br />The Reference Cabs</h2>Two notable reference cabs were used to capture the thick rich tone of the 4 MESA reference amps. These cabinets have been used by Randall and Doug over several decades and offer a unique "broken in" experience that's smooth, dynamic and touch-sensitive. The King Snake combo is loaded with a Jenson Blackbird 100 Alnico for a warm, clean and singing vocal-like quality when turned up.<br /><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">Doug West, the "Tone Boy"</h2>Doug joined MESA in 1981 as a Sales/Product Specialist, swiftly earning the nickname "Tone Boy" for his collaboration with Randall Smith in R&D. With a deep passion for guitar tone and a rich history in the Bay Area music scene, Doug ensures every Boogie® product resonates with soul and excellence. He played an integral role in capturing the MESA/Boogie Tone Models and his ear, passion and insistence on "vibe and feel" were critical in the creation of the models represented in this truly unique collection.<br /><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h2><h2 style="text-align: left;">The Featured Models</h2><b>1984 Boogie® MARK IIC+</b><br />The MESA/Boogie Mark IIC+ is revered by guitarists for its legendary tone, versatility and build quality. It has left a significant mark on the world of guitar amplification and continues to be sought-after by musicians seeking iconic rock and metal tones. This Mark IIC+ Reference amp is the embodiment of the Mark II sound, an amp that has graced the fingers of many top artists and studio players. Includes 14 Tone Models: 9 with cab, 5 without.<br /><br /><b>Early '90s Boogie® Mark IV</b><br />The Mark IV Reference amp is a very special amp with a slightly thicker lead tone than the Mark IIC+. It's been used by countless professional guitarists across a wide range of genres. Its distinctive tone and versatility have made it a staple in studios and on stages around the world. It has also influenced the design of countless other amplifiers, cementing its place in the pantheon of iconic guitar gear. Includes 10 Tone Models: 7 with cab, 3 without.<br /><br /><b>Early '90s MESA Engineering DUAL RECTIFIER (2 channel)</b><br />This early '90s MESA/Boogie Dual Rectifier is an iconic 2-channel guitar amplifier known for its immense, rock tone and high-gain capabilities. The Dual Rectifier changed the sound of rock with its thick gain layers favored by many metal bands such as Metallica and Tool and ruled rock radio for well over a decade after its release in the early '90s. It remains a staple in heavy rock and metal music. Includes 9 Tone Models: 6 with cab, 3 without.<br /><br /><b>Early '90s MESA Engineering TRIPLE RECTIFIER® (2 channel)</b><br />This early MESA/Boogie Triple Rectifier is another legendary 2-channel guitar amplifier renowned for its authority, tight low end and layers of harmonically rich overdrive. The Triple Rec takes the Rectifier sound even further toward bombastic via its bigger power section boasting 6x6L6s and is well-hunted for its giant sound and stop-on-a-dime dynamics, being ever-popular among hard rock and metal guitarists. Includes 25 Tone Models: 16 with cab, 9 without.<br /><br /><b>Boogie® Limited Edition King Snake</b><br />This limited-edition King Snake™ is an exact recreation of the original MESA/Boogie amp Carlos Santana Mark I toured with in the early '70s. With only 600 examples produced, this amp was designed to be a single-channel tone monster delivering the iconic Latin rock tones heard on countless records and stages and reproducing the electrifying energy of Santana's historic performance at the legendary Budokan arena. Includes 12 Tone Models: 8 with cab, 4 without.<br /><br />The MESA/Boogie Reference Signature Collection is a unique opportunity to experience the sound and feel of rare amplifiers built with components and transformers no longer available. Whether it's with the volume down for pristine clean tones, or cranked up to unleash crushing metal tones, playing these amps is a must for any MESA/Boogie fan.<br /><br /><br /><b>Pricing and Availability</b><br />MESA/Boogie Reference Signature Collection is available now to purchase via ToneNET and within any version of TONEX for Mac/PC for $/€99.99. It is also available from the <a href="https://www.ikmultimedia.com/products/?A=txsc-mesa-boogie-reference-amps" target="_blank">IK Multimedia online store</a> and from <a href="https://www.ikmultimedia.com/dealers/" target="_blank">IK authorized dealers</a> worldwide.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>For more information about MESA/Boogie Reference Signature Collection and to hear the tones, please visit:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.ikmultimedia.com/tonex-mesa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.ikmultimedia.com/tonex-mesa</a><br /><a href="https://www.ikmultimedia.com/tonex-mesa/video" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.ikmultimedia.com/tonex-mesa/video</a></div>Tech News 24hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00796496582061487088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118539697567566434.post-64390825941460138332024-02-16T01:42:00.002+01:002024-02-16T01:42:18.449+01:00CASIO COMMEMORATES 50 YEARS OF TIMEKEEPING EXCELLENCE WITH LIMITED-EDITION CASIOTRON TRN50-2A WATCH<b>Casio America, Inc. is thrilled to unveil the Casiotron 50th Anniversary TRN50-2A, a limited-edition timepiece that pays homage to the iconic Casiotron, the world's first digital watch with an automatic calendar function that debuted in 1974. The TRN50-2A celebrates 50 years of Casio's unwavering commitment to originality and innovation.</b><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8tYzFTrWkFi7rtRTE_cbPwqsTdlr3YhSGTrcQInvi2uw6mSH6TYTg2941VYZor_f5xlqyqGrCbzKdR5JbAmFcSkXc6EzdWw_H08T4lF43ZMDxidDIUi5lqKcozsULbyOOY01ENiMDGRtfxiHjLwliJavwl7dwKTU_XOAaQHssFJWNEatAAMDWYE6V/s2700/CASIOTRON_3000x3000.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="CASIO COMMEMORATES 50 YEARS OF TIMEKEEPING EXCELLENCE WITH LIMITED-EDITION CASIOTRON TRN50-2A WATCH" border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="2700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8tYzFTrWkFi7rtRTE_cbPwqsTdlr3YhSGTrcQInvi2uw6mSH6TYTg2941VYZor_f5xlqyqGrCbzKdR5JbAmFcSkXc6EzdWw_H08T4lF43ZMDxidDIUi5lqKcozsULbyOOY01ENiMDGRtfxiHjLwliJavwl7dwKTU_XOAaQHssFJWNEatAAMDWYE6V/s16000/CASIOTRON_3000x3000.jpeg" title="CASIO COMMEMORATES 50 YEARS OF TIMEKEEPING EXCELLENCE WITH LIMITED-EDITION CASIOTRON TRN50-2A WATCH" /></a><br /><br /><blockquote>"When Casio introduced the Casiotron in 1974, it marked a pivotal moment in the history of timekeeping. The Casiotron was not only the world's first digital watch to feature an automatic calendar, but it also represented a groundbreaking shift in the industry, introducing digital technology into the realm of personal timekeeping," said Tom Kato, Chairman of Casio America. "The release of the Casiotron set a new standard in watchmaking, paving the way for innovations that have since become ubiquitous."</blockquote><br />The Casiotron TRN50-2A brings the original design of the Casiotron into the 21st century, meticulously reproducing its size and design, all while incorporating today's cutting-edge technologies to ensure precision timekeeping. This modern reinterpretation of the Casiotron brings together the best of the past and present. The new TRN50-2A has Mobile Link functionality, allowing seamless smartphone pairing via Bluetooth® via the CASIO Watches app. This not only ensures precise timekeeping but also enables automatic updating of world time zone information, alarms, countdown timer, and more. And just like the original, the new TRN50-2A features a screw-lock case back, but the center of the case back employs glass to allow for radio wave reception of the built-in antenna. The symbol featured on the original case back has been redesigned to commemorate the 50th anniversary and is accompanied by an engraved serial number (0001/4000–4000/4000) to highlight the rarity of this special limited edition.<br /><br /><blockquote>"The TRN50-2A is not just a commemoration of Casio's historical breakthrough with the Casiotron; it's a fusion of heritage and technological advancement," continued Kato. "In reimagining the Casiotron for the modern era, we've integrated contemporary features like smartphone connectivity, radio wave reception and solar power, furthering our commitment to innovation. This blend of tradition and cutting-edge technology underlines our dedication to setting new standards in timekeeping while honoring our rich legacy."</blockquote><br /><br />Additional features include 50 Meter water resistance, a full auto super-illuminator LED backlight, five daily alarms, World Time (39-City + UTC), and more. The Casiotron TRN50-2A is available now for $500 at Casio.com.<br /><br />SOURCE <a href="http://Casio.com" target="_blank">Casio America, Inc.</a>Tech News 24hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00796496582061487088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118539697567566434.post-11261920004516678502024-02-16T01:19:00.004+01:002024-02-16T01:19:33.440+01:00New NASA Mission will Study Ultraviolet Sky, Stars, Stellar Explosions<b>As NASA explores the unknown in air and space, a new mission to survey ultraviolet light across the entire sky will provide the agency with more insight into how galaxies and stars evolve. The space telescope, called UVEX (UltraViolet EXplorer), is targeted to launch in 2030 as NASA's next Astrophysics Medium-Class Explorer mission.</b><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUg3SIehC3r8ZY6oRE9mrRIPiWezM4pVEm-IRUSZ6ufD394L4NrpjoKhBL7jGgjoU6hkQkASXTgsYOGL3YaiNkFMSWkbVz86gvCc_Zyy-W2WCcrNctruir7bebTUE-mGgeiJiW1_IhCJfNAFVNmgLojWJ_JhULoqu55FdAuHNuI9ndCtdw36SR0Gk4/s1677/NASA_Hubble_Space_Telescope_barred_spiral_galaxy_NGC_1097.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="New NASA Mission will Study Ultraviolet Sky, Stars, Stellar Explosions" border="0" data-original-height="875" data-original-width="1677" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUg3SIehC3r8ZY6oRE9mrRIPiWezM4pVEm-IRUSZ6ufD394L4NrpjoKhBL7jGgjoU6hkQkASXTgsYOGL3YaiNkFMSWkbVz86gvCc_Zyy-W2WCcrNctruir7bebTUE-mGgeiJiW1_IhCJfNAFVNmgLojWJ_JhULoqu55FdAuHNuI9ndCtdw36SR0Gk4/s16000/NASA_Hubble_Space_Telescope_barred_spiral_galaxy_NGC_1097.jpeg" title="New NASA Mission will Study Ultraviolet Sky, Stars, Stellar Explosions" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">This image shows the heart of the barred spiral galaxy NGC 1097, as seen by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. Credit: ESA/Hubble & NASA, D. Sand, K. Sheth</span></div><br /><br />In addition to conducting a highly sensitive all-sky survey, UVEX will be able to quickly point toward sources of ultraviolet light in the universe. This will enable it to capture the explosions that follow bursts of gravitational waves caused by merging neutron stars. The telescope also will carry an ultraviolet spectrograph to study stellar explosions and massive stars.<br /><br /><blockquote>"NASA's UVEX will help us better understand the nature of both nearby and distant galaxies, as well as follow up on dynamic events in our changing universe," said Nicola Fox, associate administrator, Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington. "This mission will bring key capabilities in near-and far-ultraviolet light to our fleet of space telescopes, delivering a wealth of survey data that will open new avenues in exploring the secrets of the cosmos."</blockquote><br /><br />The telescope's ultraviolet survey will complement data from other missions conducting wide surveys in this decade, including the Euclid mission led by ESA (European Space Agency) with NASA contributions, and NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, set to launch by May 2027. Together, these missions will help create a modern, multi-wavelength map of our universe.<br /><br />"With the innovative new UVEX mission joining our portfolio, we will gain an important legacy archive of data that will be of lasting value to the science community," said Mark Clampin, director of the Astrophysics Division at NASA Headquarters. "This new telescope will contribute to our understanding of the universe across multiple wavelengths and address one of the major priorities in Astrophysics today: studying fleeting changes in the cosmos."<br /><br />NASA selected the UVEX Medium-Class Explorer concept to continue into development after detailed review of two Medium-Class Explorer and two Mission of Opportunity concept proposals by a panel of scientists and engineers, and after evaluation based on NASA's current astrophysics portfolio coupled with available resources. The UVEX mission was selected for a two-year mission and will cost approximately $300 million, not including launch costs.<br /><br />The mission's principal investigator is Fiona Harrison at Caltech in Pasadena, California. Other institutions involved in the mission include University of California at Berkeley, Northrop Grumman, and Space Dynamics Laboratory.<br /><br />The Explorers Program is the oldest continuous NASA program. The program is designed to provide frequent, low-cost access to space using principal investigator-led space science investigations relevant to the agency's astrophysics and heliophysics programs.<br /><br />Since the launch of Explorer 1 in 1958, which discovered the Earth's radiation belts, the Explorers Program has launched more than 90 missions, including the Uhuru and Cosmic Background Explorer missions that led to Nobel prizes for their investigators.<br /><br />The program is managed by NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center for the Science Mission Directorate, which conducts a wide variety of research and scientific exploration programs for Earth studies, space weather, the solar system, and the universe.<br /><br />For more information about the Explorers Program, visit:<br /><br /><a href="https://explorers.gsfc.nasa.gov" target="_blank">https://explorers.gsfc.nasa.gov</a> <br /><br />SOURCE NASATech News 24hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00796496582061487088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118539697567566434.post-81609203979179280482024-02-15T19:00:00.003+01:002024-02-15T19:00:23.925+01:00Sony Electronics Launches Limited aibo Espresso Edition in the US<b>Sony Electronics Inc. today announced that the limited-quantity aibo Espresso Edition (ERS-1000B) is now available for purchase in the United States directly from Sony. Originally released in Japan in late January 2023, the aibo Espresso Edition is the fourth color variation of the acclaimed aibo (ERS-1000) robotic "puppy" companion in the United States.<br /></b><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN6b7ss697JFxSmJFhuO99RmD6aw1tbt6xkmREI8ZyO9gSB0ksWnHqhjysXOBosq8Zj4cXIgT1OFzyCiAvoA0YMFRuOTA9_MPFZp74yPHxtQtKrdajCfF_TWGF1dXviaFiYlbjIWr3c4WP1ijj-huTSGbxQahh4QqQQO3fr8fL3owHF30FcW9Qo_3W/s1200/Sony_Electronics_Inc_ERS_1000B_aibo_Espresso_and_ERS_1000_aibo.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Sony Electronics Launches Limited aibo Espresso Edition in the US" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN6b7ss697JFxSmJFhuO99RmD6aw1tbt6xkmREI8ZyO9gSB0ksWnHqhjysXOBosq8Zj4cXIgT1OFzyCiAvoA0YMFRuOTA9_MPFZp74yPHxtQtKrdajCfF_TWGF1dXviaFiYlbjIWr3c4WP1ijj-huTSGbxQahh4QqQQO3fr8fL3owHF30FcW9Qo_3W/s16000/Sony_Electronics_Inc_ERS_1000B_aibo_Espresso_and_ERS_1000_aibo.jpeg" title="Sony Electronics Launches Limited aibo Espresso Edition in the US" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />The aibo Espresso Edition features a brilliant black color body with white accents and comes with four exclusive eye color options including an "odd eyes" option that sets aibo's eyes to two different eye colors simultaneously. As with the current white aibo model, the aibo Espresso Edition comes with a three-year AI Cloud Plan1, charging station including both charging stand and charging mat, AC adaptor, power cord, and a special pink ball for playtime.<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDq9BLSJ7PlUynJGn7BdMQARaMV3by0Zess5vt_G3KY9bA5I0Mvk8jWwaqSe6AUH5E0PcqUfqm5d3aitbtjli1oaZHYzrTGWlPDvBCP-QFo6NGF_vb69uRZGM7YV6SjeXMHSAmdi7FFe1hN-YcaFRnU-DFvaVAUtTd_ioW1_N0q_dj2awwUBUOtfeP/s1200/Sony_Electronics_Inc_Espresso_Eyes_cropped_.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Sony Electronics Launches Limited aibo Espresso Edition in the US" border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDq9BLSJ7PlUynJGn7BdMQARaMV3by0Zess5vt_G3KY9bA5I0Mvk8jWwaqSe6AUH5E0PcqUfqm5d3aitbtjli1oaZHYzrTGWlPDvBCP-QFo6NGF_vb69uRZGM7YV6SjeXMHSAmdi7FFe1hN-YcaFRnU-DFvaVAUtTd_ioW1_N0q_dj2awwUBUOtfeP/s16000/Sony_Electronics_Inc_Espresso_Eyes_cropped_.jpeg" title="Sony Electronics Launches Limited aibo Espresso Edition in the US" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div> <br /><br />The three-year AI Cloud Plan lets aibo gather and access its daily life experiences, enabling it to develop a unique personality that grows and evolves.2, 3 Each aibo recognizes faces and develops a familiarity with people over time, remembering which actions make owners happy. As each aibo is shaped by its daily interactions and the parenting style of its owners, the personality, behavior, and knowledge of every new puppy companion is completely unique.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD1_mHLjb0VWXBT1nta2dUyUVelw0jBfAG3zOVc0tRuWeS0KeBk7cfVeLbobBvTa2zEBgu68xR4ATuzrtUgBGxQeYhvXLHCzWNzBFkLtpBmQpy7S8aoSMeOyJuGYDH7hIDxJCh0OKML6v7aE7hyphenhyphenQkUlNVO3O3gz6EtPalSQtS4OhyphenhyphenpPRKE57yy8cn5/s1200/Sony_Electronics_Inc_ERS_1000_espresso_group_Mid.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Sony Electronics Launches Limited aibo Espresso Edition in the US" border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD1_mHLjb0VWXBT1nta2dUyUVelw0jBfAG3zOVc0tRuWeS0KeBk7cfVeLbobBvTa2zEBgu68xR4ATuzrtUgBGxQeYhvXLHCzWNzBFkLtpBmQpy7S8aoSMeOyJuGYDH7hIDxJCh0OKML6v7aE7hyphenhyphenQkUlNVO3O3gz6EtPalSQtS4OhyphenhyphenpPRKE57yy8cn5/s16000/Sony_Electronics_Inc_ERS_1000_espresso_group_Mid.jpeg" title="Sony Electronics Launches Limited aibo Espresso Edition in the US" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div> <br /><br />In addition to supporting aibo's AI-powered learning capabilities, the AI Cloud Plan ensures aibo will be kept current for years to come by growing aibo's functionality with new tricks, software-based features, and even entirely new behaviors.<br /><br />Parents of aibo can also stay connected to their pup using the "My aibo" app2, 3. The app provides an easy and handy interface that allows users to play with their pet, feed their aibo virtual meals and treats, add new behavior and tricks to its repertoire, and more. <br /><br />The aibo Espresso Edition is currently available on Sony's website4 for a suggested retail price of $2,899.99, while supplies last.<br /><br />SOURCE <a href="http://www.sony.com/" target="_blank">Sony Electronics, Inc.<br /></a><br /></div>Tech News 24hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00796496582061487088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118539697567566434.post-86630549636787241872024-02-15T18:54:00.004+01:002024-02-15T18:54:52.894+01:00BOSE ANNOUNCES NEW ULTRA OPEN EARBUDS<b>Bose introduced a breakthrough audio wearable that lets you hear the world around you while still enjoying your music uninterrupted. The new Bose Ultra Open Earbuds feature an innovative cuff-shaped design that looks as good as it sounds. They provide amazing comfort for all-day wear without making you choose between immersive audio and awareness. Pause for nothing and hear everything. </b><br /><br />The Ultra Open Earbuds are available starting today for $299 on Bose.com and through select resellers. <div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIeMBmiomtZNh34JJD4cmJjJut5dQU-495OgUTkqQbDbapcHZL8TPZOAv0ZY_hBmEAZHMQ3qPROuHddirOJfFlz7l5tB2mfIweBQu3fBRg2wu0lzq3Nd59dlaXCVG5W8Jcw6Zva1agKnZIYkZ5sUMUeRucs6grZDV98_NVCZP0h644ZD_VmWwzLUcI/s1920/Bose_Ultra_Open_Earbuds_Image.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="BOSE ANNOUNCES NEW ULTRA OPEN EARBUDS" border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1920" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIeMBmiomtZNh34JJD4cmJjJut5dQU-495OgUTkqQbDbapcHZL8TPZOAv0ZY_hBmEAZHMQ3qPROuHddirOJfFlz7l5tB2mfIweBQu3fBRg2wu0lzq3Nd59dlaXCVG5W8Jcw6Zva1agKnZIYkZ5sUMUeRucs6grZDV98_NVCZP0h644ZD_VmWwzLUcI/s16000/Bose_Ultra_Open_Earbuds_Image.jpeg" title="BOSE ANNOUNCES NEW ULTRA OPEN EARBUDS" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><br /><blockquote>"The one bud phenomenon is real. We know people want a way to listen to their music while still being connected to the world around them," said Raza Haider, chief product officer, Bose. "We set out to completely reimagine the future of wearable audio and deliver a better, more beautiful, and comfortable solution to provide the best of both worlds. The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds do just that. Now you can enjoy your music and life, all at the same time." </blockquote><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZSxZ5uxpT_OjG9Ufu_lAYZHC-4NTTbNSDva3RkwEIQrDt-m1nz33R2CTk4uhU1cjpjLZbmeOkmLPLv2Mqvo23MsXB1CRKqXViPmfm3gepRt0wEPFKoVPp4Q9MoYm0YaudYCfNOqyGFFZReBaULPzvFDv26ggBLYpYWYMCdOhbn0ac5jw6Tcms8kxN/s1920/Bose_Ultra_Open_Earbuds_Case.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="BOSE ANNOUNCES NEW ULTRA OPEN EARBUDS" border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZSxZ5uxpT_OjG9Ufu_lAYZHC-4NTTbNSDva3RkwEIQrDt-m1nz33R2CTk4uhU1cjpjLZbmeOkmLPLv2Mqvo23MsXB1CRKqXViPmfm3gepRt0wEPFKoVPp4Q9MoYm0YaudYCfNOqyGFFZReBaULPzvFDv26ggBLYpYWYMCdOhbn0ac5jw6Tcms8kxN/s16000/Bose_Ultra_Open_Earbuds_Case.jpeg" title="BOSE ANNOUNCES NEW ULTRA OPEN EARBUDS" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">Designing the Future of Wearable Audio</h2>The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds were made to be worn throughout the day. They don't block your ears so you can hear and remain open to what's going on around you — all while enjoying a soundtrack for your life. Listen to a podcast as you're walking the dog and want to hear that bicycle about to pass, hear your number called at the deli while watching a video in line, or play your favorite workout music in the background while still catching up with your friend on a run.<br /><br />The buds feature a stunning design with polished, soft edges and a brushed metallic finish to make them appear more like a fashion accessory than a traditional audio wearable. And, because they attach to the side of your ear, you can wear them with glasses, a hat, or jewelry and they won't interfere. They were also engineered for comfort and stability — a special flex arm coated in super-soft silicone connects the speaker to the battery barrel, so it rests gently on your skin for hours, while providing a light-as-air grip to keep the earbuds secure on almost any ear. <br /><br /><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">Bose OpenAudio & Bose Immersive Audio</h2>The Ultra Open Earbuds provide high-quality audio using Bose proprietary OpenAudio technology. This feat of engineering combines a powerful transducer with a tightly controlled acoustic structure to precisely deliver clear sound to your ear with almost no sound leaks to the world around you — so only you can hear and feel every beat of your music.<br /><br />Powered by proprietary Bose digital signal processing software and an onboard IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit), Ultra Open Earbuds also feature Bose Immersive Audio to bring you closer than ever to your music, virtually seating you right in the acoustic sweet spot as if it were playing beyond your earbuds on a stage in front of you. Bose Immersive Audio's wider, more spacious soundstage reveals your music's true depth for a three-dimensional and layered listening experience that mimics the way we hear music in real life. And it works regardless of audio platform or device — making spatial audio accessible to all.<br /><br />There are two options for listening to Bose Immersive Audio: "Still" or "Motion." The "Still" mode is best when you're not moving because the audio stays in place — perfect for when you're sitting down and want to feel as if the sound is fixed in a specific position. "Motion" allows the audio to move with you, so it's always out in front of you — great for staying immersed on the go.<br /><br /><br /><b>Additional Details</b></div><div><br />The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds come in Black and White Smoke and feature an easy-to-use physical button on the top of the barrel that rests behind your ear, providing simple access to play, pause, skip, adjust volume, and more. They also include an option — available through the Bose Music app — to enable Auto Volume. This feature intelligently adjusts the volume of your audio based on the sound level of your surroundings, so your music stays at the right level as you move from place to place. And they're built to last with an IPX4 rating for water and sweat resistance.<br /><br />They provide up to 7.5 hours of battery life on a single charge when Bose Immersive Audio is turned off (up to 4.5 hours when Immersive Audio is turned on) or up to 48 hours of standby time so you can leave them on all day and stay connected even when you're not using them. The charging case also provides up to 19.5 additional hours (or up to 12 hours of Immersive Audio), and the buds take one hour to fully charge while a 10-minute quick-charge provides two hours of playtime. <br /><br />The earbuds feature Snapdragon Sound™ Technology Suite, including the latest Qualcomm® aptX™ Adaptive codec for audio streaming — for lossless and low latency capabilities — and providing more seamless, robust connectivity with premium Android devices. They also offer Google Fast Pair for added ease-of-use when pairing Android devices and are Bluetooth® 5.3 compatible.<br /><br />Bose Ultra Open Earbuds also work with Bose SimpleSync technology, allowing you to pair them with select Bose smart soundbars and speakers for a personal listening experience. Independent volume controls allow you to lower or mute the soundbar while keeping the earbuds as loud as necessary.<br /><br /><br />SOURCE <a href="http://bose.com" target="_blank">Bose<img alt="" src="https://rt.prnewswire.com/rt.gif?NewsItemId=NY35022&Transmission_Id=202402151200PR_NEWS_USPR_____NY35022&DateId=20240215" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #373737; font-family: Montserrat, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; height: 1px; vertical-align: middle; width: 1px;" /></a></div>Tech News 24hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00796496582061487088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118539697567566434.post-68962938504842180482024-02-13T11:17:00.004+01:002024-02-13T11:17:44.927+01:00Freed Developments Announces 5-Star Luxury Hotel and Residences Project, An $800M Skyscraper Set To Transform The Toronto Skyline<b> Visionary real estate developer Peter Freed of Freed Developments announces first-ever Freed Hotel and Residences tower located at Adelaide and Duncan, just west of University. This $800M skyscraper will bring both Katsuya by Sam Nazarian's Disruptive Group by sbe and artwork by renowned Japanese artist Takashi Murakami to Toronto. Designed by Chicago-based tall building experts Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, renowned for the next world's tallest and most luxurious skyscraper Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia, as well as Central Park Tower in New York, the project will feature 100 five star luxury hotel rooms and 400 luxury condominiums with a world class Skybar/restaurant on the 63rd floor, boutique spa, and a 10,000 sq ft Katsuya Restaurant on the 2nd floor. </b><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Xe54biErQYpXMEtThinleSW8hevHnWSvt5li3uBoBFwvU9DDP0kafFaQMVN5i7b4xQ2VUu1A8AJDHxfK0JobyxNi-IfhqSjf31WBn3ZGO-DuUtilSvlmIqcjOCHSeb7RzUnHk0J-Ge7nSDBrZovS8qRsk16Y2ydbgGkuPseQCk51d6SyNzTsb5fv/s2700/Freed_pic1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Freed Developments Announces 5-Star Luxury Hotel and Residences Projectv" border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="2160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Xe54biErQYpXMEtThinleSW8hevHnWSvt5li3uBoBFwvU9DDP0kafFaQMVN5i7b4xQ2VUu1A8AJDHxfK0JobyxNi-IfhqSjf31WBn3ZGO-DuUtilSvlmIqcjOCHSeb7RzUnHk0J-Ge7nSDBrZovS8qRsk16Y2ydbgGkuPseQCk51d6SyNzTsb5fv/s16000/Freed_pic1.jpeg" title="Freed Developments Announces 5-Star Luxury Hotel and Residences Project" /></a></div><br /><b><br /></b></div><br /><br />Sam Nazarian's sbe, the leading lifestyle hospitality company that develops, manages and operates world-class restaurants, lounges and nightclubs, is proud to announce the much-anticipated upcoming opening of the very first Katsuya restaurant in Canada on the second floor of the Freed Hotel and Residences, expected to launch in Fall 2028. This announcement follows Nazarian's 2020 sale of Nazarian's hospitality brand and management platform which included over 100 hotels (SLS, Delano, Mondrian and Hyde, among others), more than 150 restaurants and lounges, and over $4 billion of luxury residential sales. sbe's Katsuya is a groundbreaking fusion that ignited a new sushi trend that swiftly spread throughout the culinary industry with locations in Dubai, Miami, Los Angeles, New York, and The Bahamas. This restaurant will mark the first location in Canada and the 12th globally. The menu, curated by Master Sushi Chef Katsuya Uechi, who merges the elegance of Japanese cuisine with modern techniques and flavors, will feature staples from the 20-year tradition of excellence that has brought Katsuya international acclaim, and new dishes imagined specially for Toronto.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmcyD6u8ejkqs8AqAXDXPDulS0nIltEZvtRrACQ9tzYKXthOYbFSKzy1liyJTZ2GM0gOQbLS16rmbXCYvF7b7D786iEiWEbjjEZ913F07K_V-ktJj082vQtwpzASox2Lz1xGVLl84R1FRcjAcF-Wf2L4jBVlWGav9XQvRSIfDcTuXhkB3NE_ldhKHP/s2700/Freed_Developments_Freed_Developments_Announces_5_Star_Luxury_Ho.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Freed Developments Announces 5-Star Luxury Hotel and Residences Project" border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="2430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmcyD6u8ejkqs8AqAXDXPDulS0nIltEZvtRrACQ9tzYKXthOYbFSKzy1liyJTZ2GM0gOQbLS16rmbXCYvF7b7D786iEiWEbjjEZ913F07K_V-ktJj082vQtwpzASox2Lz1xGVLl84R1FRcjAcF-Wf2L4jBVlWGav9XQvRSIfDcTuXhkB3NE_ldhKHP/s16000/Freed_Developments_Freed_Developments_Announces_5_Star_Luxury_Ho.jpeg" title="Freed Developments Announces 5-Star Luxury Hotel and Residences Project" /></a><br /><br /><blockquote>Sam Nazarian, Founder and CEO, sbe stated, "We are so thrilled to be bringing the iconic Katsuya brand to Canada for the first time with Peter Freed and his best-in-class team at Freed Developments. Katsuya is going to be a destination for locals, hotel guests and residents alike, and we cannot wait to share Chef Katsuya's contemporary Japanese culinary experience with the discerning people of Toronto."</blockquote><br /><br />In addition, artist Takashi Murakami's captivating artwork Together with the Flower Parent and Child will be featured prominently in the lobby of the first-ever Freed Hotel and Residences launching in Toronto. Artist Takashi Murakami is celebrated globally for his groundbreaking contributions to contemporary visual culture. Murakami's most iconic motif, the flower, takes on the role of a parent and child holding hands and standing in synchronicity.<br /><br /><blockquote>"As the largest owner and operator of the Ontario hotel and resorts portfolio, this project is a testament to my profound love for Toronto. Freed Hotel and Residences represents a groundbreaking moment for Freed Developments with the opportunity to merge art, culture, and sophistication through hotel-style living," says Peter Freed, Founder and CEO, Freed Developments. "Building on Freed's 30 year legacy of best-in-class projects, Freed Hotel and Residences will proudly display a captivating piece of artwork by Takashi Murakami, adding a unique cultural dimension to this venture, while also bringing forward the first-ever Katsuya Restaurant to Canada which will further enhance the city's culinary landscape, and best-in-class hotel experiences for both residences and guests."</blockquote><br /><br /><blockquote>"Freed Hotel and Residences will bring an unprecedented sophistication and luxury that is a signature of Freed Developments in Toronto. Located at the corner of Adelaide and Duncan Streets, the tower will offer residents and visitors spectacular views of the city and Lake Ontario. The tower shines against the city's already impressive skyline, becoming an instant icon." says AS+GG Partner Gordon Gill, FAIA. "The formal geometry of the tower is defined by both its arrival and skyline expressions. Diamond shaped facets create a distinctive arrival and retail experience at street level, while the complimentary faceted silhouette of the tower's top creates an iconic identity within the Toronto skyline. The tower boasts luxurious hotel and residential functions with abundant amenities including terraced, outdoor garden spaces."</blockquote><br /><br />Toronto's DesignAgency leads the interior design of Freed Hotel and Residences. In harmony with the contemporary architecture and landmark Murakami sculpture, the interiors will bring together a creative collection of spaces and amenities that transport residents and hotel guests into magical, fun, and exciting worlds of design. Melding moments of poetic simplicity and dramatic juxtapositions of colour, mood and scale, the identity-defining interiors will express a feeling of transformational luxury that embodies the project's iconic aspirations.<br /><br /><blockquote>"Freed Hotel and Residences is already an iconic project. By assembling a world-class creative team, Peter Freed has set the stage for innovation and imagination on a grand scale. Together with these exceptional collaborators, DesignAgency is excited to explore new realms of possibility to create immersive interiors that exude great wonder and style," says Anwar Mekhayech, Founding Partner, DesignAgency.</blockquote><br /><br /><b>Key features of the Freed Hotel and Residences project include:</b><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Freed Hotel Debut: Freed Hotel and Residences marks the introduction of the first-ever Freed hotel in Canada, offering an unparalleled blend of luxury, style, and sophistication through hotel-style living.</li><li>Multi-Functional Tower: The project will feature 100 luxury hotel rooms and 400 luxury condominiums with a world class Skybar/restaurant on the 63rd floor.</li><li>Katsuya, Contemporary Japanese Restaurant: The hotel will house the exquisite Katsuya Japanese restaurant by Sam Nazarian's Disruptive Group by sbe on the second floor.</li><li>Takashi Murakami Art Integration: Takashi Murakami will bring forward his famous artwork, "Together with the flower parent and child," that will be featured prominently inside the lobby of the first-ever Freed Hotel and Residences.</li><li>Amenities include: 62nd floor Sky Lobby with grand staircase leading to 63rd floor restaurant and bar featuring 70 ft tall space below a sloping skylight, boutique spa, terrace and outdoor garden, private spaces for entertaining and dining, fitness and yoga studio, private theater room, valet parking and full-service concierge, and more.</li></ul><br />Freed Developments is excited to bring this innovative and iconic project to Toronto, setting a new standard for luxury living in the heart of the city. Freed's President, Corey Shepherd adds "Freed is a true thought-leader that has transformed lifestyle residential condo living in Toronto over the past number of decades and this project will be like living in a piece of modern art." <br /><br />For over 30 years, Freed Developments has been changing the face of Toronto with its unique brand of experience-based developments, with over $10B of developed projects completed. Freed's portfolio includes luxurious modern condominium projects, F&B ventures, resort communities, and commercial spaces, led by the Founder and CEO Peter Freed. Freed Developments has been recognized for some of the most successful and iconic buildings in Toronto, including the Art Shoppe Lofts and Condos in collaboration with Karl Lagerfeld, Seventy5 Portland with globally renowned designer Philippe Starck, Fashion House on King Street West, and the iconic Thompson Hotel. In addition, Freed Hotel & Resorts is now the largest owner and operator of hotel and resort communities in Canada, which includes properties at Muskoka Bay Resort, Deerhurst Resort, Horseshoe Resort, and Blue Mountain Resort. Stay tuned for further updates here as Freed at Blue Mountain will be coming soon to The Village at Blue Mountain<br /><br />The Freed Hotel and Residences is scheduled to begin sales in March 2024 and will be located at 240 Adelaide Street West. Potential buyers can expect a diverse range of units ranging from 270 sq.ft. to over 9,800 sq.ft. For further information on Freed Developments, head to: <a href="https://www.freeddevelopments.com/" target="_blank">https://www.freeddevelopments.com/</a><br /><br />SOURCE Freed Developments</div>Tech News 24hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00796496582061487088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118539697567566434.post-10648464091427677152024-02-13T11:07:00.003+01:002024-02-13T11:07:31.527+01:00Chrysler Halcyon Concept Pushes Innovative Boundaries, Offers Forward-looking Vision of Brand's All-electric Future<p><b>Chrysler today unveiled the Chrysler Halcyon Concept, exemplifying a fully electrified future of the Chrysler brand that embraces sustainability-driven exterior and interior design, full autonomy paired with personalized driving experiences and futuristic technology that expands on the brand's "Harmony in Motion" ethos of customer-focused seamless connectivity.</b></p><p><b><br /></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf2fmtsrmhDdZSCWE7d2LBcBvk2cAFF3ZAe5bNmSb_4xObnsaP58gFe_1G10EBzzMbA6LehI0XhU-b2HYgLHIACdx7GpKn9-9tTsNdMjQywdTU3F8DqJblUp4hxDLA5E-Wp_zv-EDoaBVp-Y_zn_LwMxLewjwrOygLvxby8albX_vIlADU5u_xgVod/s2700/Chrysler_Halcyon_Concept.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Chrysler Halcyon Concept Pushes Innovative Boundaries, Offers Forward-looking Vision of Brand's All-electric Future" border="0" data-original-height="1802" data-original-width="2700" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf2fmtsrmhDdZSCWE7d2LBcBvk2cAFF3ZAe5bNmSb_4xObnsaP58gFe_1G10EBzzMbA6LehI0XhU-b2HYgLHIACdx7GpKn9-9tTsNdMjQywdTU3F8DqJblUp4hxDLA5E-Wp_zv-EDoaBVp-Y_zn_LwMxLewjwrOygLvxby8albX_vIlADU5u_xgVod/s16000/Chrysler_Halcyon_Concept.jpeg" title="Chrysler Halcyon Concept Pushes Innovative Boundaries, Offers Forward-looking Vision of Brand's All-electric Future" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><br /><blockquote>"The Chrysler Halcyon Concept creates a level of serenity that fully represents the Halcyon name. The Halcyon showcases innovative and sustainable mobility solutions that embrace technology and offer value to customers while delivering Harmony in Motion," said Chris Feuell, Chrysler brand CEO – Stellantis. "The Chrysler Halcyon Concept brings to life a fully electric tomorrow through new technology suites from Stellantis that integrate with simple and pure aerodynamic design and a seamless, connected and immersive cockpit experience."</blockquote><br /><br />The Chrysler Halcyon Concept is the latest in a steady progression of futuristic concepts representing the brand's electrification transformation. Previously, the brand revealed the Chrysler Portal Concept in 2017, the Chrysler Airflow Concept in 2022 and the Chrysler Synthesis Cockpit Demonstrator in 2023.<br /><br />Chrysler will launch the brand's first battery-electric vehicle in 2025 and will feature an all-electric portfolio in 2028. The Chrysler Halcyon Concept reinforces the brand's commitment to the Stellantis Dare Forward 2030 plan, which cultivates the electrified and more efficient propulsion systems that will enable Stellantis to cut its global carbon footprint by 50% by 2030 and to lead the transportation industry by achieving net carbon zero by 2038. <br /><br /><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">Simplified, Streamlined and Sculptural Exterior Styling</h2><div>The Chrysler Halcyon Concept, designed on the STLA Large platform, offers an aerodynamic, streamlined and uncompromising vision of the Chrysler brand's future exterior character. The concept's combination of seamless technology and battery-electric performance work in harmony with a pure, streamlined exterior design that ingeniously embeds aerodynamic elements.<br /><br />Dramatic sculptural styling starts at the front of the futuristic four-door Halcyon, with the body plunging to within four inches of the road. A subtle-yet-functional front air blade aerodynamic pass-through area enhances performance and all-important BEV range capability. The pass-through is visible from the cockpit, providing the driver a real-world connection with the concept's performance and functionality.<br /><br />The thin, clean, cross-car front LED headlamp is adaptive and centered by a new LED-lit Chrysler wing logo, first debuted on the Chrysler Airflow Concept. Front air curtains are designed to direct air flow for aerodynamic performance. The concept's windshield extends out to the edges of the front end, elongating the cockpit to create a wide, sweeping view that connects the driver to the road.<br /><br />The concept's unique Elemental Silver color was chosen to give the aesthetic illusion of an exterior fashioned from recycled metals. Warm Black side aero blades cleanly direct airflow from front to back, and functional Chrysler wing logos on the aero blades light up as the driver approaches to display the vehicle charge level at full, medium or low.<br /><br />A distinctive vehicle character line travels around the concept, grounding the vehicle and protecting the purity of the proportions. Thin, blade-like side mirrors house cameras for a slimmer aero profile, and autonomous entry into the concept eliminates the need for door handles, both features enhance the concept's aerodynamic efficiency while staying true to the vehicle's pure, minimalist design. Lightweight, machine-faced 22-inch wheels feature a unique turbine-shape design, with center caps accented by the new interpretation of the Chrysler wing logo. Wheels are wrapped with low-rolling resistance 255/35R22 Pirelli tires.<br /><br />A warm Acrylic-tinted butterfly-hinged canopy serves as a third door and works in symphony with the red-carpet-style side doors to offer spacious ingress and egress. The flowing glass canopy integrates the exterior and interior and provides seamless views, with the expansive windshield, canopy and rear hatch working together to provide an immersive experience.<br /><br />The rear of the Chrysler Halcyon Concept also carries its own unique silhouette, with a water line that emphasizes the width and shoulders of the car, and the front's cross-car read and LED-lit Chrysler wing logo are mirrored in the rear. A back camera serves as a futuristic rearview mirror, projecting the rearview to the console and/or cross-car screen located just above the footrest.<br /><br />The concept's Active Aero Technology incorporates a sliding rear lower aero diffuser created from lightweight composite material, a rear spoiler and air suspension to enhance efficiency and driving dynamics. The concept's undercarriage is designed to incorporate emerging inductive charging technology, with sensors integrated in the vehicle communicating with sensors under the road to charge the battery and provide unlimited range.<br /><br /><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">Seamlessly Connected, Sustainable and Immersive Interior</h2></div><div><br />The interior of the Chrysler Halcyon Concept is an immersive environment with an almost 360-degree range of view, possessing a duality that delivers a "digital detox" cockpit through stress-free autonomous features. That autonomy is paired with the capability to take control and experience an engaged, dynamic driving environment that offers a direct connection with the road. The interior is intimate, natural yet futuristic, and uses 95% sustainable materials throughout to achieve not just Harmony in Motion, but harmony with the planet.<br /><br />The sculpted cockpit is centered by a cross-car pillar-to-pillar transparent display, providing a forward-looking view of information while keeping eyes on the road. Complementing the display is a stowable 15.6-inch console screen that can be rotated for either portrait or landscape orientation and can assist in start-up and quick access to information. The displays can be fully controlled by voice recognition commands, diminishing the need for driver input.<br /><br />An augmented-reality full-screen head-up display (HUD) shares important driving information, such as speed, charge status and more. The cockpit incorporates AI functionality, allowing the driver to ask the vehicle anything. STLA Brain technology delivers over-the-air (OTA) updates with the latest technology and features to keep the concept fresh, and the Stellantis AI system allows the concept to diagnose issues and communicate OTA solutions without visiting a dealership.<br /><br />The reverse-yoke-designed steering wheel folds away, with pedals also retracting when the steering wheel retracts to provide a zen-like environment. The steering wheel's center Chrysler wing logo, as well as other areas of the cabin, add sustainable design inspired by Detroit's musical culture and heritage, integrating crushed and 100% recycled composite material made from post-consumer music CDs.<br /><br />The Chrysler Halcyon Concept eliminates the traditional instrument panel, allowing occupants to take advantage of a footrest that runs the width of the car to better relax and enjoy the view from the panoramic windshield. Airbags are located around the cabin in a seamless creative solution, creating an open yet protected cabin. The glass center console design links the cabin spaces as it flows from the front to the rear in a modern architectural feel. Lighting plays a significant role within the cabin and is a focal point for the console with its clear acrylic design featuring textures and shapes that bend and diffuse the lighting. The accent lighting also finds its way through the doors, footrest and footwells.<br /><br />The lightweight, keystone-shaped front seats are luxurious and sleek, as well as supportive, and wrap over the glass center console, giving the interior continuity. The front seats also can fully retract into the rear seat position, creating a giant accessible area. As with the steering wheel, front seat inserts incorporate the Chrysler wing logo made from crushed recyclable electronic CDs.<br /><br />Rear seats retract into the trunk area to highlight a potential next-generation vision of Stow 'n Go seating, first invented for Chrysler minivans. The rear seats stow away either through biometric identification or voice command to open space for groceries, pet kennels and more. Rear armrests are sculptural and support the flow-through console.<br /><br />Interior materials were chosen not just for sustainability, but also for compatibility with the open-air character of the cockpit, such as laser-pattern Solar White suede, made from 73% PET bottles and used on the upper seat and door areas. A Mayan Gold stitch brings a warm feel to the seats, and a non-leather synthetic soft trim wraps the lower seats, with seatbacks wrapped in Solar White synthetic soft trim. Polyester, 100% recycled Mélange Heather, fabric also accents the interior.<br /><br />The Dark Grey wood interior floor features a malleable, textile-infused wood with a microfiber backing, offering multiple potential applications. The wood is traceable, referring to the process of tracking and tracing the raw material throughout its entire production. Brushed Black Copper door and door sill film accents provide an alternative to paint and lower the concept's use of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that are emitted during the painting process. The thin film material subtly transitions in shades from black to brown and works well with the light, open-air cabin. Door sills also carry the unique crushed-CD-style Chrysler wing logo.<br /><br />The trunk area uses the same textile-infused wood of the front and features a runner board in the floors that can be removed for storage purposes. A pass-through from the rear seats accommodates transport of oversize items, such as ski equipment.<br /><br /><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">Ingenious, Intuitive and Personalized User Experience</h2></div><div><br />The Chrysler Halcyon Concept is underpinned by a full suite of innovative technology from Stellantis, with complementary STLA Brain, STLA SmartCockpit and STLA AutoDrive technologies working together to achieve Harmony in Motion and ingeniously enhance the vehicle user experience.<br /><br />In Prepare Mode, a Stellantis AI virtual assistant preps for the day, notifying the driver and the Chrysler Halcyon Concept of upcoming events. A personalized and seamless experience ties the vehicle with other connected devices, such as a smart phone or smart home thermostat. Using advanced STLA Brain and SmartCockpit technology, an Intelligent Cabin Comfort feature analyzes weather conditions and uses personalized preferences to set HVAC levels remotely. Predictive navigation, one of the concept's many predictive interaction features, syncs with the driver's calendar to prepare the vehicle for real-time traffic and navigation routing, staying one step ahead and eliminating unneeded driver inputs.<br /><br />As the driver approaches the Chrysler Halcyon Concept, the vehicle recognizes the driver, comes to life and provides a greeting through a Welcome Mode that uses biometric identification. Illuminated LED exterior lighting animation, personalized exterior sound features and a greeting on interior screens provide a warm welcome and sense of connection with the vehicle. Functional Chrysler wing logos on the side aero panels communicate vehicle charge status.<br /><br />In Welcome/Entry Modes the driver is the "key" to unlocking the concept, as facial biometrics allow safe and secure, hands-free vehicle entry and start-up, with doors unlocking and opening autonomously. Biometric functions can also detect if the driver is carrying a package or backpack and intuitively retract the next-gen Stow 'n Go seats to create storage space. Air suspension assists with ingress by lifting the low-profile vehicle as the driver enters the cockpit, with the concept always at the right entry height.<br /><br />Pre-drive Mode brings to life a customized experience, with personalized vehicle cymatics – sound and vibrations mirrored through visuals – helping to create the mood of the vehicle. As the vehicle wakes up and welcomes the driver, it can share a calming or energetic sound based on driver presets. Different sound frequencies prompt corresponding product shapes on the console screen — calming frequencies align with a more dispersed particle pattern on the console screen, while more spirited sound frequencies generated during drive modes create energetic particle patterns that provide the driver with a real-world connection to the vehicle's performance status. Ambient interior lighting and sounds also adjust to driver inputs and complement the cabin environment.<br /><br />Drive Mode delivers a dynamic, personalized driving experience. Drivers can sit back, relax and allow the Chrysler Halcyon Concept to take control while the STLA AutoDrive technology platform enables Level 4 autonomous driving features, such as Stargazing Mode or take the wheel, and controls for an exciting, connected-to-the road experience.STLA AutoDrive technology platform enables Level 4 autonomous driving features that eliminate the stress of traffic using predictive navigation. The steering wheel and pedals retract, and the dimmable glass canopy and windshield can turn opaque for privacy and to create an immersive space, such as a Stargazing Mode in which seats morph into a laid-back position while the augmented-reality windshield HUD projects information on stars and constellations.<br /><br />Occupants can also watch movies and play games, and the adaptive environment features a media system that chooses audio and content based on the driver's personal preferences and history. The augmented-reality HUD includes a Memory Landmark feature that pins points of interest and previously visited locations during the drive, with landmark pins selectable and shareable.Drivers who want to own the controls can use voice recognition to deploy the steering wheel and experience pure dynamic driving excitement in a low-profile vehicle that is one with the road. Customized EV drive modes enhance the driving experience with selectable levels of ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) support, and holographic elements in the HUD blend seamlessly into the real world for both navigation and gamification. The concept can gamify travel through mountainous ranges by identifying certain landmarks or marking best lap times.<br /><br />The connected experience wraps up in Exit Mode, with Automated Parking features and automatic transformation of seats and ride height to accommodate vehicle egress. Smart exterior lighting enables vehicle-to-pedestrian communication, with indicator lighting such as blinkers or stopping displayed on the ground through near-field projection to aid in pedestrian safety. A send-off is communicated on the console screen and complemented through animated lighting and sounds.<br /><br /><br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">Fully Autonomous, Unlimited Range and Lower Carbon Footprint</h2></div><div><br />The Chrysler Halcyon Concept imagines a future that takes advantage of innovative Dynamic Wireless Power Transfer (DWPT) technology to wirelessly recharge electric vehicles traveling over specially equipped, dedicated road lanes, allowing for unlimited range and travel from destinations, such as New York to Seattle, without need of charger, charge cord or charge stations. Stellantis partnered in 2022 to demonstrate the potential of DWPT technology at the Arena del Futuro circuit in Chiari, Italy.<br /><br />The concept also envisions incorporating breakthrough Lyten 800V lithium-sulfur EV batteries that do not use nickel, cobalt or manganese, resulting in an estimated 60% lower carbon footprint than today's best-in-class batteries and a pathway to achieve the lowest emissions EV battery on the global market. In May 2023, Stellantis Ventures, the corporate venture fund of Stellantis, announced an investment in Lyten to accelerate the commercialization of Lyten 3D Graphene applications for the mobility industry.<br /><br /><br />SOURCE <a href="http://www.stellantis.com" target="_blank">Stellantis</a><br /></div>Tech News 24hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00796496582061487088noreply@blogger.com