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THAT 推出高性能锁相环芯片开辟新的数字领域

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THAT Corporation 公司今天宣布推出三款尖端的音频时钟芯片，首次进军数字集成电路（ IC ）领域。 7200 、 7210 和 7220 系列均为锁相环（ PLL ）芯片，采用音频时钟大师克里斯·特拉维斯（ Chris Travis ）发明的备受赞誉的 JetPLL TM 技术。该项技术经由 Sonopsis Ltd. 公司授权，已应用于业内知名品牌推出的数十万款专业音频产品。 JetPLL 技术将高度可编程的数字环路用于精准控制，与抑制数字闭环量化噪声的模拟环路有效结合于一体。 THAT 公司总裁莱斯·泰勒（ Les Tyle ）表示：“新系列芯片标志着我们公司的一个重大转变。迄今为止，我们一直专注于全模拟的芯片和数字控制的模拟芯片。但克里斯·特拉维斯（ Chris Travis ）的 JetPLL® 技术使我们能够将我们的音频专长应用于时钟领域，这在某种程度上与麦克风前置放大器和 Analog Engines® 一样棘手且具 ' 模拟性 ' 。” 丹尼斯·芬克（ Dennis Fink ）， THAT 公司的应用和设计经理解释说：“ 7200 芯片是一款完整的音频时钟系统，将高抖动输入时钟（ WCLK ）或其内部生成的时钟，转化产生输出低抖动的 MCLK 时钟。 7210 是一款时钟净化器，可从高抖动输入时钟（ WCLK ）生成低抖动 MCLK 时钟。 7220 是一款时钟发生器，无需外部参考，即可输出低抖动的 MCLK 和 WCLK 。” 三款芯片均具有出色的性能，包括：典型基带抖动仅为 25 ps ，符合 AES11 标准的相位对齐的帧时钟，以及作为时钟净化器时抖动衰减超过 60dB 。每款芯片在引脚和代码方面都与 Cirrus Logic 的 CS2x00 系列时钟倍频器 / 发生器之一兼容。特拉维斯（ Travis ）先生评论说：“这个芯片系列是网络音频系统的理想选择，包含多种内置功能，可提升任何数字音频系统的音质。 Sonopsis 公司为与 THAT 公司合作推出首款独立的 JetPLL® 芯片而感到自豪和兴奋。” 芬克（ Fink ）先生指出，该系列芯片包含一个 SPI/I2C 端口，支持对底层寄存器进行读写操作，从而实现对音频时钟各项功能的完全掌控。芬克（ Fink ）先生接着说：“每款芯片初始启动后都进入兼容模式： THAT 7200 对应 Cirrus CS2000 ， 7210 对应 CS2100 ， 7220 对应 CS2200 。启动后，可访问额外的寄存器来控制 JetPLL 的更多独特功能。” 主要技术参数包括：基带抖动 25ps RMS （典型值， 100Hz-40kHz）宽带抖动 50ps RMS （典型值， 100HZ-1MHz）抖动衰减 >60dB（100Hz以上） MCLK时钟频率范围：6-50 MHz 兼具模拟和高度可配置数字功能的环路时钟倍频和频率合成器锁相环生成 MCLK/BCLK 和帧时钟相位对齐的帧时钟（符合 AES11标准） MSOP10标准封装 +3.3V电源要了解更多信息，点击此处。 THAT 公司简介 THAT Corporation公司成立于 1989 年，是一家专业从事高性能模拟集成电路设计、制造和销售的企业，主要服务于专业音频制造商。除了即将推出的JetPLL 系列时钟芯片，THAT 公司还提供InGenius® 输入级和OutSmarts® 输出级芯片，低噪声模拟的和数字控制的前置放大器芯片, 数字前置放大器控制芯片 Analog Engine® 音频处理器芯片以及Blackmer® 电压控制放大器芯片（VCA）。此外，THAT公司还以dbx-tv®品牌授权Total Sonics音频技术。公司总部位于马萨诸塞州的米尔福德，并在加利福尼亚州的米尔皮塔斯和圣何塞有半导体生产设施。详情请浏览 www.thatcorp.com 或联系ICmarketing@thatcorp.com Contact Details Ken Nevard kn@thatcorp.com Company Website https://thatcorp.com/

January 18, 2024 04:46 PM Eastern Standard Time

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THAT Forges New Digital Direction with High Performance PLL ICs

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THAT Corporation today announced its first foray into digital Integrated Circuits (ICs) with three state-of-the-art audio clocking ICs. The 7200, 7210, and 7220 are phase locked loop (PLL) ICs based on the acclaimed JetPLL TM technology invented by audio clocking guru Chris Travis. Licensed from Sonopsis Ltd., Travis’ technology has been deployed in hundreds of thousands of professional audio products offered by some of the industry’s most prestigious brands. JetPLL technology combines a highly programmable digital loop for precision control with an analog loop that suppresses the digital loop’s quantization noise. According to THAT’s President, Les Tyler, “These new ICs represent a significant evolution for our company. Until now, we’ve focused on analog and digitally controlled analog. But Chris Travis’ powerful JetPLL® technology enabled us to apply our audio expertise to clocking, which in its own way is just as tricky and ‘analog-y’ as microphone preamps and Analog Engines®.” Dennis Fink, THAT’s Applications and Engineering Manager explained the three new ICs: “The 7200 is a complete audio-focused clocking system, generating a low-jitter MCLK from a jittery WCLK or its own internal generator. The 7210 is a clock cleaner, generating a low-jitter MCLK from a jittery WCLK. The 7220 is a clock generator, supplying a low-jitter MCLK and WCLK without the need for an external reference.” All three parts feature 25 ps typical baseband jitter, a phase-aligned frame clock (conforming to AES11), and more than 60dB jitter attenuation as a clock cleaner. Each is pin- and code-compatible with one of Cirrus Logic’s CS2x00 series of Clock Multipliers/ Generators. Mr. Travis commented: “These ICs are ideal for networked audio systems, and contain integral features to improve the sound of any digital audio system. We at Sonopsis are proud and excited to have partnered with THAT for the first standalone implementations of JetPLL® ICs.” Mr. Fink noted that the parts include an SPI / I2C port that offers complete control over an extensive complement of useful features for audio clocks. Fink continued: “Each IC initially starts up in compatibility mode: the THAT 7200 matches the Cirrus CS2000, the 7210 the CS2100, and the 7220 the CS2200. Additional registers to control additional unique JetPLL features are accessible after start up.” Key specs include: Baseband jitter 25ps rms (typ, 100Hz-40kHz) Wideband jitter 50ps rms (typ, 100Hz-1MHz) Jitter attenuation >60dB (above 100Hz) MCLK frequency range 6-50MHz Analog and highly configurable digital loops Clock multiplier and frequency synthesizer PLL Generates MCLK/BCLK & Frame clocks Phase aligned Frame clock (per AES11) Industry standard MSOP10 package +3.3V power supply To learn more, click here. About THAT CorporationTHAT Corporation, founded in 1989, designs, manufactures, and sells high-performance (until now, mostly) analog integrated circuits for professional audio manufacturers. Besides the new JetPLL ICs, THAT offers InGenius® input and OutSmarts® output stages, low-noise analog-and digitally controlled preamplifiers, digital preamp controllers, Analog Engine® processors, and Blackmer® voltage-controlled amplifiers (VCAs). THAT also licenses Total Sonics® audio technology under the dbx-tv® brand name. The company is headquartered in Milford, Massachusetts, with semiconductor fabrication facilities in Milpitas and San Jose, California.For more information, please visit www.thatcorp.com or contact ICmarketing@thatcorp.com. Contact Details THAT Corporation Ken Nevard kn@thatcorp.com Company Website https://thatcorp.com/

January 18, 2024 04:40 PM Eastern Standard Time

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HTX DAO Initiates a New Chapter in Decentralized Governance

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Singapore, January 18, 2024 — In a significant stride forward within the blockchain and decentralized governance landscape, HTX DAO today formally announces its inception. This momentous occasion marks a paradigm shift in the domain of blockchain governance, aligning with the progressive ethos of the crypto community. The name of HTX DAO encapsulates its identity and strategic direction as a decentralized autonomous organization: H denotes the HTX Exchange, integral to the HTX DAO ecosystem, emphasizing its role within the HTX DAO ecosystem as the largest contributor to ecosystem liquidity. T signifies the TRON blockchain, the foundational technology underpinning HTX DAO, symbolizing a steadfast commitment to technological advancement and infrastructural development. X represents change and potential, encompassing the core beliefs of our vision. X also represents the multitude of renowned entities that form the foundation of the DAO ecosystem, which are ultimately integral to the HTX DAO ecosystem. With its cutting-edge decentralized governance structure, HTX DAO injects profound transformational power into HTX. The user-driven governance mechanism advocated by HTX DAO will endow HTX Exchange with profound market insights and strong community driving force. This mechanism not only optimizes decision-making transparency and efficiency but also provides key user insights for the strategic development and service enhancement of the exchange. Furthermore, the establishment of HTX DAO aims to catalyze a more transparent, efficient, and participatory digital economy ecosystem. The envisioned ecosystem of HTX DAO is built on inclusivity and frontier innovation, fostering a democratic and efficient governance model through decentralization. We firmly believe that true innovation stems from the harmonious integration and collaborative efforts of diverse perspectives. By expanding our horizons to encompass the entire blockchain industry, our goal is to unite the industry's most outstanding wisdom and most influential figures. In this ever-changing world, HTX DAO is not limited to a single path; we are on a diverse path that reflects the evolving blockchain field. As a DAO organization, HTX DAO is expected to become a vibrant community, bringing together innovative thinking, nurturing pioneering projects, and revolutionary concepts. It is an ideal incubator for the smartest minds in the blockchain field to cooperate and prosper together, shaping the future of decentralized governance. About HTX DAO As a multi-chain deployed decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), HTX DAO demonstrates an innovative governance approach. Unlike traditional corporate structures, it adopts a decentralized governance structure composed of a diversified group, jointly committed to the success of this organization. This unique ecosystem advocates open values and encourages all DAO participants to propose collaborations and protocol enhancements that can promote the development of HTX DAO. www.htxdao.com Contact Details HTX DAO media@htxdao.com

January 18, 2024 01:05 PM Eastern Standard Time

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Artificial Intelligence: OurCrowd’s 20 Verticals For Investors To Watch

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AI seems to be the world’s fastest-growing investment sector. The rush of interest in ChatGPT and similar generative AI platforms has triggered a global wave of funding for the new technology. “Artificial intelligence may be one of the biggest technological leaps in history. It is poised to unlock new business models, transform industries, reshape people’s jobs, and boost economic productivity,” Goldman Sachs says in a special report. The AI and machine learning market reached $197.5 billion in end-user spending in 2022 according to PitchBook. Generative AI will become a $1.3 trillion market by 2032, rising at a compound annual growth rate of 42%, says Bloomberg Intelligence. Investors need to take a vertical view of the AI revolution. The application of AI to each business vertical will transform our world and shape the economies of the future. AI is poised to affect every industry sector, with an impact comparable to the introduction of computerization and, before that, electricity. “Generative AI has the potential to change the world, but you need to be in it for the long haul,” Gary Munitz, Executive Director at Australia-based Macquarie Capital, told PitchBook at the 2023 OurCrowd Global Investor Summit. “If you understand the real-world use cases, then it’s worth investing in – but if you just think the tech is cool, then it’s not for you. It could be years until we see outcomes, and investors will need to be patient.” OurCrowd’s portfolio includes One AI, a generative AI platform that empowers businesses to rapidly deploy the world’s leading AI capabilities in their own products and services. The use of AI will differ depending on the application. To understand the future of AI as investors and how to deploy capital most effectively, we need to consider each of these verticals and not just the horizontal impact of AI across the board. We are already seeing the successful deployment of AI technology in those sectors where the light-speed analysis of vast amounts of data can help produce rapid, automated solutions that previously would have been impossible to achieve – or at least taken much longer. OurCrowd has more than 80 investments – about 20% of its portfolio – based on AI technology, and the number is growing. These companies are not just using general AI principles and technologies but are developing specific AI techniques applied to specialist areas. Investors specializing in each of those sectors will be better placed to gauge the impact of AI on those industries and the potential of the startups seeking to disrupt them. The next wave of investment in AI will be in companies applying this new core technology to specific industry verticals that are likely to be revolutionized as a result. There will be huge opportunities for investment in these verticalized plays, which are not yet fully appreciated and are still valued at fractions of their potential. Just this week, Google Cloud announced two new AI-powered life sciences solutions to accelerate drug discovery and precision medicine. “These new solutions launching today can transform life sciences organizations by accelerating drug discovery and bringing therapeutics to market faster,” said Shweta Maniar, global director, Life Sciences Strategy and Solutions, Google Cloud. “When patients are waiting for that life-saving treatment in cancer care or that quality-of-life medicine for migraine headaches, this faster time-to-market can have an incredibly positive impact on lives.” OurCrowd’s AI-powered drug discovery company portfolio company CytoReason already has multimillion-dollar contracts with Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) and Sanofi, and it is working with many of the top global pharma companies to develop innovative treatments. Here are 20 AI verticals for investors to watch, with relevant examples from our own portfolio: 1. AI for medical and life sciences CytoReason: AI for drug discovery. Pfizer is a strategic investor, also with a $90 million, multiyear software deal. Working with five of the world’s 10 largest pharma companies, including a multiyear, multimillion-dollar deal with Sanofi. Medaware: AI-powered medication safety monitoring platform identifies preventable medication-related risks, helping to prevent dangerous prescription errors. Diagnostic Robotics: Integrated population health management, triage and medical navigation. Sight Diagnostics: Platform for blood analysis and infectious disease diagnostics based on its AI and computer vision technology. MeMed: Machine learning-based diagnostic solutions for infectious diseases. Scopio Labs: Computational imaging-based digital microscopes and image analysis tools. BrainQ: AI-based wearable devices to treat neurological disorders. AEye Health: Fully autonomous, AI-based diagnostic screening solutions for retinal imaging. 2. AI for mobility Ride Vision: AI-powered Collision Aversion Technology keeps motorcycle riders safer and saves lives. CorrActions: Uses existing in-vehicle sensors to measure driver sobriety, awareness, fatigue and other factors, and intervenes via automated systems to alter the vehicle’s speed, route and performance. Volvo is a strategic investor. Autobrains: Automotive visual intelligence platform with new self-learning approach that mimics human driving perception to provide safer, superior performance at lower cost and energy consumption. Sfara: Transforms smartphones and tablets into a secure mobile safety and analytics platform, saving lives by enabling safety and collision management for global enterprises. 3. AI for banking and financial security ThetaRay: Detects financial fraud in account movements and protects correspondent banking transactions. BioCatch: Detects financial fraud in consumer behavior. OneZero: All-digital bank offering private banking experience. Israel’s fastest-growing lender. 4. AI for agriculture and food CropX: Cloud processing and integration of data from soil sensors and other data sets to optimize water and fertilizer use for farmers. Taranis: AI-driven SaaS platform transforming demand intelligence for the Agri-business value chain. Tevel: Flying Autonomous Robots™ driven by state-of-the-art AI and computer vision algorithms to gently pick fruit. BlueCircle: Cloud-based SaaS platform that gives food and beverage producers unprecedented predictions of yield and crops, quality, timing and unit cost based on weather, water and input supply and other vital information. 5. AI for business Anodot: Monitors all business data in real time, enabling customers to proactively resolve revenue, cost, and customer experience issues before they impact the business. One AI: Cutting-edge language AI platform enabling businesses to seamlessly integrate AI into their products and services. Leo AI: Generative AI platform for engineers turns designs into products in seconds, slashing costs and time-to-market. 6. AI for energy mPrest: AI-powered real-time management of smart energy grids and other utilities to improve efficiency. 7. AI for software coding Tabnine: Generative AI technology to predict and suggest programmers’ next lines of code based on context and syntax. 8. AI for education Sense Education: Grading tests and student evaluations based on unstructured data. 9. AI for video D-ID: Generative AI enables users to transform any picture or video into extraordinary experiences, adding instant translations and other features. 10. AI for elder care Intuition Robotics: AI-based empathetic digital companion for older adults that motivates engagement, connection and independence. 11. AI for materials Materials Zone: Optimizes and organizes materials science R&D and manufacturing, speeding up time to market to reduce cost and increase revenue associated with developing new materials. 12. AI for content monitoring and verification Cyabra: Stamp of credibility and trust of social media actors and conversations, filtering between real, bad, and fake, including generative AI. Hired by Elon Musk to expose Twitter fakes. Spectrum Labs: AI-driven SaaS content moderation platform helps consumer-facing companies recognize and respond to harmful behavior on their platforms. 13. AI for next-gen retail Zippin: Checkout-free shopping for a frictionless customer experience, like Amazon Go, that dramatically improves store profitability and delights customers. 14. AI for physical security SeeTrue: Revolutionizes travel security screening, addressing the challenges of passenger throughput, experience, security and cost. 15. Semiconductors for AI Hailo: One of the world’s top-performing AI processors for edge devices with high performance at low cost and power consumption. NeuReality: Proprietary systems that accelerate the adoption of AI by significantly improving the performance of AI chips, reducing hardware and energy costs. 16. AI for fitness Kemtai: Uses advanced computer vision to create a personalized home fitness experience, offering users the ability to train with a virtual AI coach. 17. AI for network management NetOp: Proactive network operations platform predicts and fixes issues on cloud-managed enterprise networks, replacing tedious manual management, monitoring, and remediation. 18. AI for tools and community Dataloop: SaaS platform for end-to-end data management and quality data labeling, developing AI and machine learning models, enabling clients to shorten time to market and reduce costs. Data.World: Cloud-native SaaS platform offering the enterprise data catalog for the modern data stack. 19. AI for manufacturing 3D Signals: Adds Industry 4.0 capabilities to the tens of millions of pre-digital production machines that are not yet connected. Launchpad: Automated product manufacturing ecosystem, utilizing advanced simulation technologies and AI to substantially reduce manufacturing costs and enable onshoring. 20. AI for Space Edgybees: AI-powered software that improves geolocation and navigational accuracy by aligning satellite data and imagery with the physical world. … And this is just the beginning. Stay tuned to the OurCrowd website for further AI investment opportunities in these and other new verticals. This revolution is just getting started. Jon Medved is the CEO and Founder of OurCrowd, the global equity investment platform that gives individual accredited investors access to private market startup deals alongside top-tier VCs and institutions. Follow him on LinkedIn and Twitter. OurCrowd was started in 2013, driven by the idea that the business of building startups grows bigger and better when the global ‘crowd’ gains access to VC-level investment opportunities. Today, OurCrowd is a global venture and alternative investing platform that empowers institutions and individuals to invest and engage in emerging companies. OurCrowd vets and selects companies, invests its capital, and provides its global network with unparalleled access to co-invest and contribute connections, talent and deal flow. OurCrowd builds value for its portfolio companies throughout their lifecycles, providing mentorship, recruiting industry advisors, navigating follow-on rounds and creating growth opportunities through its network of multinational partnerships. Contact Details Lisa Graston lisa.graston@ourcrowd.com Company Website http://www.ourcrowd.com

January 18, 2024 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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Primary Voters Weigh in On AI, Robotics, and Automation in New Xometry, Zogby Strategies Poll

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The overwhelming majority of voters in each of the first five primary states of Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Nevada and Michigan agree that manufacturing is pivotally important to the economies of their state and the nation. As presidential primary voting kicks off, a new poll from Xometry, the AI-powered digital marketplace for manufacturing, and veteran polling firm John Zogby Strategies, reveals clear voter sentiment that rebuilding America’s manufacturing infrastructure requires investments in advanced tech and worker training in automation, robotics and AI. Recently, Randy Altschuler, CEO of Xometry, participated in a nationwide satellite media tour to discuss the survey results and the evolving nature of the manufacturing industry. A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/1ql3WAFZTbs “As we enter the 2024 election season, the mandate of voters is clear,” said Randy Altschuler, Xometry CEO. “Voters overwhelmingly believe investing in talent and modernizing our manufacturing infrastructure is a strategic imperative that supports communities everywhere and pushes our country forward.” Poll findings include: · South Carolina (94%) leads the pack in saying manufacturing is important to their state’s economy, followed closely by New Hampshire (89%), Michigan (86%), Nevada (85%) and Iowa (84%). · Similarly, voters say manufacturing is overwhelmingly important to the nation’s economy, with 87% of voters in South Carolina and Michigan each saying so, followed by Iowa (85%) and New Hampshire and Nevada (83% each). · Voters in each of the states also overwhelmingly agree that rebuilding America’s manufacturing infrastructure requires advanced tech (automation, robotics and AI), led by 77% of New Hampshire voters saying so, followed by South Carolina (75%); Iowa (74%); Nevada (72%) and Michigan (71%). · That number jumps by as much as 10 percentage points when voters are asked whether weapons and defense systems should be solely manufactured in the U.S., led by 85% of voters in New Hampshire, Nevada and Michigan, followed by 82% of voters in Iowa and South Carolina. · Looking to the future, voters in each of the five states overwhelmingly agree that investments in infrastructure and worker training should focus on robotics and automation, led by South Carolinians (76%) followed by 71% of voters in Nevada and Michigan; 70% in New Hampshire and 59% in Iowa. · Additionally, voters also agree that workers should be trained in the use of AI when it comes to manufacturing, led by 62% of voters in Nevada, 60% of voters in New Hampshire and South Carolina, 55% of Michiganders and 50% of Iowans. For more information and to learn more about how Xometry is helping connect companies to manufacturers, visit Xometry.com About Randy Altschuler Randy Altschuler is the CEO and co-founder of Xometry, the global AI-fueled digital marketplace for on-demand manufacturing. A successful entrepreneur, Randy co-founded Xometry in 2013 and led it through tremendous growth on its journey to becoming a public company in 2021. Xometry is digitizing and disrupting the $260B manufacturing industry with its AI-driven marketplace. Xometry enables enterprise buyers to tap into global manufacturing capacity to efficiently source on-demand manufactured parts and assemblies. He serves on the Boards of Directors of the Maryland Tech Council and the Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland. Randy graduated from Princeton University and earned an MBA from Harvard Business School. He also studied at the University of Vienna as a Fulbright Scholar. About Xometry Xometry’s AI-powered marketplace, popular Thomasnet.com industrial sourcing platform and suite of cloud-based services are rapidly digitizing the $2.4 trillion manufacturing industry. Xometry provides manufacturers the critical resources they need to grow their business and makes it easy for buyers to create locally resilient supply chains. The Xometry Instant Quoting Engine® leverages millions of pieces of data to analyze complex parts in real-time, matches buyers with the right suppliers globally, and provides accurate pricing and lead times. Learn more at www.xometry.com or follow @xometry. Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

January 17, 2024 05:30 PM Eastern Standard Time

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CES Sneak Peek with Stephanie Humphrey

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CES – running from Jan. 9 – 12 – is the most powerful tech event in the world and a proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators. This year, organizers are expecting over 3,500 exhibitions, spread across 2.4 million square feet of exhibit space. Recently, Tech-Expert Stephanie Humphrey partnered with some of her favorite brands on a nationwide satellite media tour to discuss her top picks from this year’s show. A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/toGeBBJ3pxk Attendees this year can expect to find new releases and innovations across a wide swath of technology, including laptops, wearables, health and beauty tech, smart home technology, TVs and home entertainment, automotive and EV, and a lot of AI. Here are Stephanie’s top picks: RoboRock S8 MaxV Ultra Making its debut this year, right here at CES, The S8 MaxV Ultra from Roborock is redefining how we clean our homes. The deep cleaning capabilities and self-maintenance features make cleaning more convenient than ever before. And with their Corner-to-Edge technology, which includes the FlexiArm Side Brush and Edge Mop, cleaning those hard to reach places has never been easier. And the best part? You can jumpstart your cleaning tasks by simply saying ‘Hello Rocky’ McAfee Deepfake Audio Detection To help combat that rise of online scammers using artificial intelligence, online protection experts McAfee have unveiled their new AI-powered Deepfake Audio Detection technology, to help people differentiate between real and manipulated, or fake, content. Known as Project Mockingbird, this technology will be a reliable resource for consumers amidst the rise of malicious and misleading, AI-generated material online. McAfee is working to integrate the technology as part of McAfee+ so keep an eye out for that in the coming months. Tonies Tonies are a great screen-free educational toy option for children! Just in time for the New Year, there are three new Tonies that can help your kid develop healthy habits – Yoga, Mindfulness, and Potty Training. Just pop any of the Tonies on top of the Toniebox and they will play a variety of stories, songs and lessons that can help develop children’s emotional intelligence with age-appropriate tech. They are perfect for any parents who want to embrace tech, but don’t want their kids staring at screens all day. XREAL Air 2 Pro AR Glasses The X-Real Air 2 Pro AR glasses are a great option for gaming, watching movies and TV, working at a desk, or incorporating augmented reality apps into your day-to-day life. They can turn nearly any device into a 130-inch virtual big screen that only you can view through the glasses. And because they look like normal sunglasses, they will fit right in your pocket and blend seamlessly into your day. This is truly the next generation of wearable tech and spatial computing. For more information on everything Stephanie discussed, you can check out stephaniehumphrey.com or follow me on Instagram at @techlifesteph About Stephanie Humphrey Technology and Lifestyle Expert Stephanie Humphrey is a former engineer who merges her passion for lifestyle media with in-depth tech expertise to show everyday people how empowering, enriching and fun technology can be. Stephanie is currently a technology contributor for ABC News where she works as part of the nationally-syndicatedStrahan Sara & Keke team. Her expertise is built upon more than a decade as a Senior Systems Engineer at Lockheed Martin. Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

January 17, 2024 03:22 PM Eastern Standard Time

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Lotis Blue Consulting Releases Future of Retail Workforce Study: New Research Predicts Associate Stay/Leave Decisions with 87 Percent Accuracy

Lotis Blue Consulting

Lotis Blue Consulting, a corporate advisory and business transformation firm, releases the third edition of its comprehensive research study, Lotis Blue Future of Retail Workforce Study, analyzing the current state of the retail workforce. The study investigates ways the current macroeconomic environment has influenced retention trends for the retail workforce; factors that are becoming more important to employee retention and loyalty; how motivations for leaving or staying in a job are changing over time; and, new to this edition, how factors driving quit and stay decisions differ by workforce characteristics and retail segment. Research for the Lotis Blue Future of Retail Workforce Study was conducted during the lead-up to the 2023 holiday season and is based on comprehensive, objective feedback from 1,000 retail associates. The report uses the lens of the Employee Value Proposition (EVP)—including 7 dimensions and 30 underlying factors—to evaluate retail employees’ decisions to stay, consider leaving or leave an employer. “Labor dynamics in retail have changed dramatically in the last 12 months with a tightening of the job market and stabilizing sales, coinciding with major attitude shifts toward work and employers,” noted Lotis Blue Consulting partner and study author Aaron Sorensen, adding, “Even with changing labor conditions and issues, the data is comprehensive enough to predict an employee’s decision to stay or leave an employer with 87 percent accuracy. And in order to hold onto valued employees, we’ve observed that retailers must simultaneously provide an environment where there are more factors that make workers want to stay, and fewer that make them want to quit.” The study found that recent changes in labor market dynamics resulted in a decrease in turnover but a 7% increase in retail associates who are considering leaving their jobs, suggesting an underlying dissatisfaction with their current work situation. “Changes to the reasons that associates are staying or leaving an employer suggest that factors such as schedule flexibility serve a triggering role to job dissatisfaction,” noted study co-author and Lotis Blue Consulting partner Erica Grant. “While some decision drivers such as enjoyable work consistently influence staying decisions across workforce segments, other factors vary significantly in their importance by retail segment. There is no one-size-fits-all approach for retailers." The study findings in this most recent edition include: Talent strategies for the retail workforce have a short shelf-life, due to changes in labor and market conditions Stay and leave decisions have changed significantly in the last 12 months, differing across retailer types and workforce characteristics Job factors create magnetism that uniquely attracts or repels retail associates More associates are staying, but there are also more with one foot out the door Some factors matter more than others: 60% of all stay-or-leave decisions currently relate to Job & Work Environment, Company, and Leadership Culture Pay and Health & Safety have made significant jumps as turnover/retention drivers this year, and Scheduling triggers a cascade of turnover intentions For more information or to see the newest edition of the Lotis Blue Future of Retail Workforce Study, please visit: https://www.lotisblueconsulting.com/insights/2024-the-future-of-retail-workforce-study/ Study Methodology The ongoing Lotis Blue Future of Retail Workforce Study, now in its third iteration, has cumulatively surveyed over 3,000 employees across 700 retailers in the apparel, big box, apparel & luxury, grocery & convenience, home goods & electronics, specialty, fast casual and other sectors, deriving comprehensive, objective feedback. Research for the first study was conducted in summer 2022, for the second, in the lead-up to the of 2022 Holiday season, and for this current edition, in the lead-up to the 2023 Holiday season. At the intersection of growth and transformation, you’ll find Lotis Blue Consulting. We help businesses improve the performance of their workforce, leadership teams, and organizations through evidence-based strategies grounded in leading-edge analytics and behavioral science. Contact Details Meir Kahtan +1 917-864-0800 mkahtan@rcn.com Company Website https://www.lotisblueconsulting.com

January 17, 2024 10:30 AM Eastern Standard Time

8.1% APY Cash Sweep For 3 Months? Yes And Up To 15 Free Stocks After A Qualified Deposit With Moomoo

Moomoo

By Austin DeNoce, Benzinga Moomoo, an investment and trading platform with over 20 million global users (Users of Moomoo Technologies Inc. and its affiliates as of 5/2023.), provides a powerful suite of tools and services designed for a professional-grade trading experience. The platform is known for its low fees, including zero-commission trading on U.S. stocks, ETFs and options, and high-level, real-time market data, which provides users with access to in-depth quotes, detailed financial metrics, customizable heat maps and over 4,000 third-party analyst ratings. Moomoo is currently offering a 5.1% annual percentage yield (APY)* on all uninvested cash for new and qualified users and will kick off these new-user promotions for 2024. Get A Limited time APY Boost To Moomoo’s Cash Program: 8.1% APY (5.1% Base APY + 3% Extra Boost For 3 Months) As mentioned, Moomoo’s Cash Sweep program, tailored for U.S. investors, offers an impressive 5.1% APY – which it reports is eleven times the national average savings account rate. The company shares that this compares favorably against competitors, such as TD Ameritrade, which offers 1%, and Robinhood Gold, which offers 5% but also charges a $5 monthly fee. Moomoo’s cash sweep program further stands out for its lack of sign-up fees, account fees or deposit caps – making it an attractive option for earning passive income on idle cash set aside for investing purposes. The Cash Sweep program is also very flexible, allowing users to withdraw or invest funds at any time without lock-up periods. This allows investors to quickly capitalize on market opportunities if needed while earning a return that doesn't compromise their liquidity. Moomoo's partner banks also provide FDIC coverage for the funds in the Cash Sweep program up to $1 million or $250,000 per bank (subject to FDIC coverage limits), adding an extra layer of security and peace of mind for investors. Importantly, this program aligns with Moomoo's commitment to transparency, innovation and support of the investment community with all the tools and services necessary to succeed in the long term. New-User Promotions: Potentially Earn 8.1% APY Using A 3-month APY Boost, Plus Up To 15 Free Stocks For a limited time, Moomoo is offering a promotion for new users that encompasses multiple rewards, including a coupon offering to boost the base APY even higher for three months on uninvested cash in its Cash Sweep Program and free stock incentives for qualified deposits. Specifically, new users who open an account enroll in the Cash Sweep and activate the APY booster coupon. They will earn a 5.1% APY plus an additional 3% APY temporary booster (a total of 8.1% APY) for three months in Moomoo's Cash Sweep Program. Additionally, new users will receive up to 15 free stocks with a qualified deposit, potentially valued at up to $2,000 each, as well as free Level 2 data with live pricing if they meet requirements. This 8.1% APY promotion is valid from January 15, 2024, through February 29, 2024, and is available exclusively to customers who have not opened a brokerage account with Moomoo before January 15, 2024, and who opt into its Cash Sweep program. The offer is restricted to U.S. residents with a valid Social Security number who are at least 18 years old, but anyone who meets the eligibility requirements and is interested in capitalizing on the promotion can easily sign up on Moomoo's website. Terms and conditions apply to all offers. The Free Stocks offer is only available to clients who have never made a deposit and the free stocks received will vary. For more info, visit moomoo.com/us/support/topic4_410. Navigating Opportunities And Risks With Moomoo While Moomoo offers a range of features and promotions that may be appealing to both new and experienced investors, it’s important to approach these opportunities with a clear understanding of the associated risks inherent to trading and investing to make informed decisions based on individual financial goals and risk tolerance. That said, Moomoo provides free education and a community to help set users up for potential success. Couple that with Moomoo's low fees, comprehensive market information, user-friendly interface and latest promotions, and it proves to be an incredibly competitive choice in the online trading platform market. Click here to visit Moomoo’s website and take advantage of the offer! Featured photo courtesy of Moomoo. This post contains sponsored content. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investing advice. *Cash Sweep 5.1% APY is only for new and users that meet either qualifying deposit, transfer, or referral requirements. If conditions are not met, the rate is 0.03%. Rate as of 11/9/23 and can change. Terms & conditions apply. *8.1% APY breakdown: Base rate as of 01/11/24 for new and qualified users is 5.1% APY, plus a 3% boost is available once coupon is activated. The actual APY may differ based on when the user activates the coupon as the base rate may change, or if different coupons are stacked together. APY Booster Rate is effective for 3 months on up to $20,000 in the Cash Sweep Program once coupon is activated. All rates mentioned are variable and subject to change. The Moomoo Financial Inc. (MFI) Cash Sweep Program is a feature of your brokerage account. Interest is earned on the uninvested cash swept from your MFI brokerage account to program banks. Partner banks then pay interest on your swept cash, minus any fees paid to MFI. The APY might change at any time at the program banks’ or Moomoo Financial’s discretion. Additionally, any fees Moomoo Financial receives may vary and is subject to change. Neither Moomoo Financial Inc. nor any of its affiliates are banks. For more information on the cash sweep program, click here. How FDIC coverage works: When the uninvested cash in your brokerage account is swept to deposit accounts at program banks, it becomes eligible for FDIC insurance up to $1 million or $250,000 per program bank, inclusive of any other deposits you may already hold at the bank in the same ownership capacity, which may impact how much is covered. You are responsible for monitoring the total amount of deposits that you have with each Program Bank, in order to determine the extent of FDIC deposit insurance coverage available to you. MFI is not responsible for any insured or uninsured portion of the Deposit Accounts or any other deposits at the program banks. Please note that until funds are swept to a program bank, they are held in your brokerage account which is protected by SIPC. Once funds are swept, they are no longer held in your brokerage account and are not protected by SIPC. However, these funds are eligible for FDIC insurance through the Program Banks subject to FDIC insurance coverage limits. Investing is risky. Moomoo is a financial information and trading app offered by Moomoo Technologies Inc. In the U.S., investment products and services on Moomoo are offered by Moomoo Financial Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC. Benzinga was commissioned for this article and is not affiliated with the Moomoo app or its affiliated companies. This includes Moomoo Technologies Inc. (MTI) provider of the app and Moomoo Financial Inc. (MFI). Member FINRA/SIPC, which offers securities in the U.S. $0 commission trading is available only to U.S. residents trading in the U.S. markets through Moomoo Financial Inc. Other fees may apply. For more information, visit moomoo.com/us/pricing. Moomoo is an investment and trading platform that empowers global investors with pro-grade, easy-to-use tools, data, and insights. We believe investing is a transformative and long-term journey. That's why moomoo empowers investors with the tools and data they need to help unlock their financial potential today and in the future. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, moomoo is here to power your investment journey. With access to a wide range of both user-friendly and advanced features, including real-time market data, technical analysis tools, and in-depth order book data moomoo users can potentially enhance their trading strategies to pursue their goals. Our mission is built on three core values: transparency, innovation, and community. By using these values to guide us, we deliver a comprehensive investment experience for individuals across all trading levels. This post contains sponsored content. This content is for informational purposes only and not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Klim Yeeloy kyeeloy@us.moomoo.com Company Website http://www.moomoo.com

January 17, 2024 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

JustiFi Unveils 11 New Web Components for its Fintech Platform for Platforms

JustiFi

Today, Justifi is announcing the release of 11 cutting-edge web components for its Fintech Platform for Platforms. Web components promote a modular approach, turning each segment of an application into a reusable building block. This accelerates development and boosts application performance. In the context of embedded finance, web components offer the easiest and most customizable path to fintech monetization for platform companies. In a world where fintech integration is increasingly becoming a strategic imperative for platforms, the launch of these web components signifies a significant leap forward for JustiFi and its commitment to accelerate the potential of platform companies. These components enable platforms to seamlessly embed revenue-generating fintech products, such as embedded payments, lending, and insurance, into their existing ecosystems, faster than ever before. According to Nick Halm, VP of Product & Engineering at JustiFi, "Our Web Component Library is designed to support our commitment to delivering the easiest fintech implementation on the market. Each component enables rapid deployment and cuts months of development time, allowing you to stay focused on your product and customers." Built with speed, simplicity, and customization in mind, JustiFi's web components represent a major differentiator in the fintech infrastructure landscape. Here's why: Fastest time to market: JustiFi's web components empower platforms to launch revenue-generating fintech products in a single sprint or less. Unlike traditional solutions that demand extensive development timelines, these modular components allow platform companies to activate fintech capabilities in a matter of days, instead of months or even years. 100% White-label solution: Web components eliminate the need for a separate, third-party dashboard or complex in-house development. Platform companies can seamlessly embed fintech components into their existing platforms, preserving the familiarity and trust their customers already associate with their brand. Enhanced customer experience: The web component based Fintech Dashboard consolidates transaction data, including both card-present and card-not-present transactions, customer onboarding, and fintech revenue data. This unified view not only streamlines operations but also provides an unparalleled customer experience. "The integration was smooth, and the JustiFi team provided excellent support throughout the process. We highly recommend the JustiFi team to any business looking to switch payment processors and potentially introduce embedded fintech products in the future," said Sam McElhinney former CEO of Weven – acquired by The Knot, Inc. (NASDAQ: KNOT). With the integration of these 11 innovative web components, JustiFi's Fintech Platform offers platform companies an accelerated path to world class customer experiences and transformational fintech revenue. For more information about the JustiFi platform, please visit www.justifi.tech. About JustiFi: JustiFi, the fintech platform for platforms, enables software companies to monetize white-label fintech products like embedded payments, Buy Now, Pay Later, lending, and insurance faster than ever before. As a registered payment facilitator, JustiFi provides world-class customer support and helps platforms deliver seamless fintech experiences to their end users. Contact Details JustiFi Cory Ploessl +1 612-281-8966 cory.ploessl@justifi.tech Company Website https://justifi.tech/

January 17, 2024 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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