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CardSnacks Helps Loved Ones Send the Perfect E-Card with AI-Powered, Personalized Greeting Suggestions

CardSnacks

With Mother’s Day and Father’s Day holidays approaching, CardSnacks, the leading platform for individuals and businesses to send personalized e-greetings and gift cards, has introduced an artificial intelligence feature to assist senders in finding the right words to express their love and appreciation. For the first time, CardSnacks users will be able to employ AI-powered technology to build personalized greetings or use AI to suggest the right sentiment and approach for their own words. “Anyone who has ever sat down to write a personalized greeting knows that finding the right words to say is often hard,” said Mark Wachen, founder and CEO of CardSnacks. “With our new AI technology, users can now bring to life their own feelings faster and easier. Whether they adopt the AI suggestions fully or simply use them as a starting point for their own creativity, we are providing our users with a faster, more simplified approach to best express how they feel about those they love or respect.” The new AI feature allows users to set the stage for what they want to say. After choosing from one of the thousands of card options available, senders can then select their relationship to the recipient and the emotion they want to convey. Afterwards, CardSnacks provides AI-powered, personalized greetings to consider. For example, senders could choose a Mother’s Day card cover and then provide the app with details on the recipient and the type of message they want to create. Should the card be funny, sentimental, or heartfelt? Does your mother have specific interests or hobbies you want to mention? Do you want to send a regular message, or perhaps a rhyme? Through CardSnacks proprietary, easy-to-use AI card builder, a sender can input this information, and a customized greeting will be created in just seconds. Here’s a video that shows an example of what the experience would be like for a user of the CardSnacks app: cardsnacks.net/AI This does not mean, however, that you must use what the CardSnacks AI engine suggests. Users can edit the responses or create their own, using the AI feature solely as a way to get the thoughts started. Indeed, users can further add their own personalization by adding photos, videos, stickers and choosing music from tens of thousands of popular songs available in the app. And they can also include a gift by attaching a gift card from the over 400 leading retailers available in the CardSnacks app. “Until now, people had a choice that fell between pre-printed, canned messages and blank cards that sometimes challenged them to be creative,” Wachen said. “Our new feature is an ideal application of AI as it provides a fun easy way to take the thoughts in your head and instantly turn them into a fun, personalized greeting.” The feature is available now to all CardSnacks premium members, and for a limited time, can be sampled by free users as well. The feature is available on iOS, and will be coming to Android and the Web soon. About CardSnacks CardSnacks is the leading platform for individuals and businesses to send personalized e-greetings, invitations, and gift cards. It is based in New York, with employees in California, London, and Israel. CardSnacks is available in the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, and on the web. For more information, please visit us at https://www.cardsnacks.com. Contact Details CardSnacks Media press@cardsnacks.com Company Website https://www.cardsnacks.com/

May 09, 2023 09:15 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Foresight Regains Compliance with Nasdaq Minimum Bid Price Rule

Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd.

Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq and TASE: FRSX) (“Foresight” or the “Company”), an innovator in automotive vision systems, today announced that it has received a letter from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) informing Foresight that it has regained compliance with the minimum bid price requirement under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2), for continued listing on The Nasdaq Stock Market, and the matter of previous non-compliance is now closed. Foresight was previously notified by Nasdaq on May 23, 2022, that it was not in compliance with the minimum bid price rule because its American Depositary Shares (“ADSs”) failed to meet the closing bid price of $1.00 or more for 30 consecutive business days, as required by the Nasdaq Listing Rules. To regain compliance with the bid price, the Company was required to maintain a minimum closing bid price of $1.00 or more for at least 10 consecutive trading days. From April 21, 2023, through May 4, 2023, the closing bid price of the Company’s ADSs has been at $1.00 per ADS or greater. Accordingly, the Company has regained compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid price rule. About Foresight Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq and TASE: FRSX) is a technology company developing smart multi-spectral vision software solutions and cellular-based applications. Through the Company’s wholly owned subsidiaries, Foresight Automotive Ltd., Foresight Changzhou Automotive Ltd. and Eye-Net Mobile Ltd., Foresight develops both “in-line-of-sight” vision systems and “beyond-line-of-sight” accident-prevention solutions. Foresight’s vision solutions include modules of automatic calibration and dense three-dimensional (3D) point cloud that can be applied to different markets such as automotive, defense, autonomous vehicles and heavy industrial equipment. Eye-Net Mobile’s cellular-based solution suite provides real-time pre-collision alerts to enhance road safety and situational awareness for all road users in the urban mobility environment by incorporating cutting-edge AI technology and advanced analytics. For more information about Foresight and its wholly owned subsidiary, Foresight Automotive, visit www.foresightauto.com, follow @ForesightAuto1 on Twitter, or join Foresight Automotive on LinkedIn. Contact Details Investor Relations Contact: Miri Segal-Scharia, CEO, MS-IR LLC +1 917-607-8654 msegal@ms-ir.com Company Website https://www.foresightauto.com/

May 08, 2023 08:10 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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OPPO Launches 2023 Inspiration Challenge, Investing USD $440,000 to Call for Innovative Technical Solutions

OPPO

Through OPPO Inspiration Challenge, OPPO Research Institute will partner with Qualcomm Technologies, GSMA 5G IN, Amazon Web Services, and LinkedIn to empower technology professionals and entrepreneurs worldwide to bring innovative solutions to life. In line with OPPO’s mission of ‘Technology for Mankind, Kindness for the World’, 2023 Inspiration Challenge is calling for proposals in the two categories of ‘Inspiration for People’ and ‘Inspiration for the Planet’. SHENZHEN, CHINA - Media OutReach - 8 May 2023 - OPPO Research Institute, together with global partners Qualcomm Technologies, GSMA 5G IN, Amazon Web Services and LinkedIn, announced the launch of 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge on the World Smile Day. Based on the brand proposition of "Inspiration Ahead", OPPO and its global technology ecosystem partners aim to bring new and innovative solutions to life by providing funding, support and partnership opportunities. By working together, OPPO hopes these innovations can create a positive impact, and encourage greater awareness of the issues that affect global communities. 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge – Call for Proposals OPPO and partners pledge funding and technical support for innovative proposals “OPPO believes deeply in the idea of ‘Virtuous Innovation’. As we continue to explore new technology, we remain dedicated to doing so in a way that puts people first.” said Head of the OPPO Research Institute. “With the global issues like public health, accessible technology and environmental protection being the key concerns, we could not rely on our own efforts to provide solutions. We have therefore initiated the Inspiration Challenge to empower likeminded innovators to tackle these big issues together with us using the power of technology and create a better world for all.” Applications for the 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge will start from May 8 to June 30, with three regional demo events set to take place in Bangkok, Boston and Shenzhen at early August. Finalists from each regional demo event will be invited to join the Inspiration Challenge Acceleration Camp and meet with OPPO executives and technical experts to revise their proposals before the global final demo event at the end of August. Global Timeline for 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge All the proposals for OPPO Inspiration Challenge this year will be evaluated based on the four criteria of Feasibility, Technological Innovation, Long-term Potential, and Social Values. A total of 15 qualified proposals from regional demo events will be selected as global finalists and top 5 winning proposals will be selected in the global final demo event, each being awarded a grant of USD $50,000 (approximately 350,000 RMB, tax included). Further partnership opportunities are open to the top 45 proposals worldwide – made up of the top 15 proposals in each regional challenge – including, but not limited to: Productization and commercialization opportunities: an incubation fund totaling US$190,000 (approximately RMB 1.25 million, tax included), will be set up to co-develop solutions for implementation. Strategic partnership and investment opportunities. Opportunities to showcase at global technology events. Opportunity to receive cloud resources and technical support from Amazon Web Services. OPPO to collaborate with technology professionals worldwide to create a better future During OPPO Inspiration Challenge last year, 536 proposals were collected from innovators around the world aimed at tackling key challenges in ‘Accessible Technology’ and ‘Digital Health’. OPPO has since worked with 18 of these teams to further implement their proposals and has brought some of them to global platforms such as OPPO INNO DAY 2022 and MWC 2023. Top 10 Outstanding Proposals for 2022 OPPO Inspiration Challenge As health, accessibility, and environmental protection being the key focuses for society, it’s important to drive progress in these key areas through innovative technology. 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge will focus on the two categories of ‘Inspiration for People’ and ‘Inspiration for the Planet’, supporting technology professionals around the world to develop innovative solutions in these two areas. Inspiration for People: Innovative Solutions for Digital Health and Accessible Technology This category is a call for technologies, products and services related to digital health and accessible technology. It includes health algorithms; hardware sensor innovations i.e. the integration of new and advanced sensors into daily health monitoring devices; innovative products for digital health monitoring; accessibility assistive technologies; and technology designed for the elderly. The primary focus of this category is to make technology accessible and beneficial to everyone. Inspiration for the Planet: Innovative Solutions for Environmental Protection and Low-Carbon Development Aligned with OPPO's pledge to achieve carbon neutrality in its operations by 2050, this category calls for innovative solutions related to environmental protection and low-carbon development as applied to consumer electronics. It includes renewable energy; sustainable materials and packaging; green production processes; recycling of electronic products; and carbon emission digital management. The primary focus of this category is to minimize the environmental impact of electronic product manufacturing or usage, and to promote sustainable development through technology. Global applications for the 2023 OPPO Inspiration Challenge will be open from May 8 to June 30. To learn more about the program or register, please visit the official webpage at: https://www.oppo.com/en/proposal/. About OPPO OPPO is a leading global smart device brand. Since the launch of its first mobile phone - “Smiley Face” - in 2008, OPPO has been in relentless pursuit of the perfect synergy of aesthetic satisfaction and innovative technology. Today, OPPO provides a wide range of smart devices spearheaded by the Find and Reno series. Beyond devices, OPPO also provides its users with ColorOS operating system and internet services such as OPPO Cloud and OPPO+. OPPO has footprints in more than 60 countries and regions, with more than 40,000 employees dedicated to creating a better life for customers around the world. Contact Details OPPO Media Contact press@oppo.com

May 08, 2023 02:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Industrial ETF ‘XLI’ May Open Doors to Manufacturing and Transportation

Select Sector SPDR

At the backbone of any economy is the industrial sector, the manufacturing of goods and materials and then the transportation of those goods and materials. An exchange-traded fund can offer easy access and at a reasonable cost, coverage into the industrial sector, a potentially significant component of any diversified portfolio. The Industrials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLI) consists of 75 U.S. stocks representing key subsectors that fuel the U.S. economy, in good and bad times. XLI tracks a modified market cap-weighted index of industrial-sector stocks drawn from the S&P 500, holds approximately $13 billion in assets under management, and has a 0.10%* annual expense ratio, making it one of the most efficient ways to gain access to this important sector. The top 10 holdings** for XLI are: Raytheon Technologies Corp. (4.93%) Honeywell International Inc. (4.50%) United Parcel Service, Inc. Class B (4.46%) Union Pacific Corp. (4.08%) Boeing Co. (3.85%) Caterpillar Inc. (3.80%) General Electric Co. (3.70%) Deere & Co. (3.47%) Lockheed Martin Corp. (3.58%). Automatic Data Processing (3.08%) Raytheon, Honeywell, UPS, Union Pacific, and Boeing are dominant by market capitalization in this sector. Aerospace and defense, building products, construction and engineering, electrical equipment, conglomerates, machinery, commercial services and supplies, air freight and logistics, airlines, marine, road, and rail are all represented by XLI. XLI is employed by investors ranging from institutional, financial advisors, and individuals to open the door to this important diversification vehicle, packed in the efficient and low-cost ETF wrapper. With average daily volume exceeding 9 million shares, this ETF is actively traded. The consistent volume results in tighter trading spreads for investors. This simple to use and understand fund has been trading for more than twenty-four years. The starting line for any economy is the production of goods and transportation of that product to businesses and consumers. XLI can offer exposure to that starting line that is essential to the day-to-day lives of commerce, retail, and services. As in any well-diversified portfolio construction, understanding the role and importance of each of the key 11 sectors of the S&P 500 will help in managing better portfolios. The industrial sector and XLI could be a good starting point for investors, big or small. DISCLAIMER: This is a work of research and should not be taken as investment or financial advice. Therefore, Select Sector SPDRs or the publisher is not liable for any decision made based on the publication. About the Company: Select Sector SPDR ETFs offer flexibility and customization opportunities. Many investors have similar outlooks, but no two are exactly alike. Select Sector SPDR ETFs let investors select the sectors that best meet their investment goals. *Ordinary brokerage fees apply **Holdings, Weightings & Assets as of 5/1/23 subject to change DISCLOSURES The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged index of 500 common stocks that is generally considered representative of the U.S. stock market. The index is heavily weighted toward stocks with large market capitalizations and represents approximately two-thirds of the total market value of all domestic common stocks. The S&P 500 Index figures do not reflect any fees, expenses or taxes. An investor should consider investment objectives, risks, fees and expenses before investing. One may not invest directly in an index. Transparent ETFs provide daily disclosure of portfolio holdings and weightings All ETFs are subject to risk, including loss of principal. Sector ETF products are also subject to sector risk and nondiversification risk, which generally will result in greater price fluctuations than the overall market. Diversification does not eliminate risk. An investor should consider investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. To obtain a prospectus, which contains this and other information, call 1-866-SECTOR-ETF (732-8673) or visit www.sectorspdrs.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., a registered broker-dealer, is distributor for the Select Sector SPDR Trust. Media Contact: Company: Select Sector SPDRs Contact: Dan Dolan* Address: 1290 Broadway, Suite 1000, Denver, CO 80203 Country: United States Email: dan.dolan@sectorspdrs.com Website: https://www.sectorspdrs.com/ *Dan Dolan is a Registered Representative of ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., a registered broker-dealer, is the distributor for the Select Sector SPDR Trust. Contact Details Dan Dolan dan.dolan@sectorspdrs.com Company Website https://www.sectorspdrs.com/

May 05, 2023 04:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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ARway announces integration with Microsoft HoloLens AR glasses

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ARway Corporation CEO Evan Gappelberg joins Proactive's Stephen Gunnion with news that the company has begun the development of integrating its platform with the Microsoft HoloLens. Gappelberg says the integration will bring a new level of immersive experience to the HoloLens and ARway users, providing them with a seamless and intuitive way to interact with indoor AR wayfinding, augmented reality (AR) experiences and 3D products, advertisements, and more. This follows the recent announcement of an integration with Magic Leap Glasses, he says, adding that the company will be targeting additional AR glasses and headsets. Contact Details Proactive Investors Canada +1 604-688-8158 na-editorial@proactiveinvestors.com

May 05, 2023 12:58 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Harvest Thermal Wins 'People’s Choice Award' at NREL Industry Growth Forum

Harvest Thermal

Harvest Thermal Inc won the People’s Choice Award at the US DOE National Renewable Energy Lab’s Industry Growth Forum. It was the 5th major award for innovation in the past 7 months for the start-up manufacturer of ultra-low carbon home heating, cooling and hot water systems. “We’re enormously grateful that our thermal battery solution for home heating was awarded the People’s Choice prize by expert climate tech investors and fellow entrepreneurs”, said Dr. Jane Melia, CEO of Harvest Thermal. “It mirrors our customers' passion for our product that slashes their home's carbon footprint while delivering lower monthly heating bills and superior comfort.” Harvest Thermal Pod, an AI-driven, cloud-enabled controller limits the runtime of a single all-electric heat pump to midday when electricity is low-cost and clean. The thermal battery system stores hot water in a tank that distributes heat and hot water to the home whenever needed. The system consistently cuts carbon emissions by 90% compared to gas equipment, 50% lower than a two-heat pump solution, while lowering bills monthly electric bills by 1/3. Two weeks ago, Melia walked the Red Carpet at Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies Festival and received her company’s award for Small Businesses. That same week, Harvest Thermal took a Silver at the Edison Awards for Sustainable Design in the Consumer Solutions category. In October, Melia was named 100 Women of Influence of 2022 by Entrepreneur Magazine and was awarded the top ClimateTech prize at VERGE22 Accelerate competition in addition to winning the Buildings category. ABOUT NREL INDUSTRY GROWTH FORUM The Department of Energy National Renewable Energy Lab’s Industry Growth Forum is the premier cleantech event that brings together entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts to create powerful connections. The IGF builds on decades of technical expertise and market analysis accumulated at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), the nation’s only federal lab dedicated to renewable energy and energy efficiency research. The event allows participants to forge new relationships, display cutting-edge technologies, and discover ways to bring cleantech to the market. Harvest Thermal Inc. is a developer and manufacturer of an AI-driven, thermal battery heating, cooling and hot water system for the residential market. Its award-winning, cloud-enabled Harvest Pod controller leverages the power of advanced analytics and machine learning to dramatically reduce carbon emissions, save on monthly heating bills and support a more resilient grid. Founded in 2019, Harvest Thermal has received support from the National Science Foundation, the California Energy Commission, Peninsula Clean Energy, and private investors. Contact Details David Tuft +1 202-494-0813 david@harvest-thermal.com Company Website https://www.harvest-thermal.com/

May 04, 2023 03:25 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Wishpond adds to portfolio with acquisition of Essential Studio Manager

Wishpond Technologies Ltd.

Wishpond Technologies CEO Ali Tajskandar joined Steve Darling from Proactive with news the company has made a key acquisition, adding certain assets of Essential Studio Manager (ESM) which is located in Wilmington, Delaware. Tajskandar tells Proactive the ESM provides business management software, including invoicing and customer relationship management solutions for small businesses in the services industry. The company has more than 150 customers, primarily comprised of small services-oriented businesses from various industries and Tajskandar feels there will be a great opportunity for cross selling between companies. ESM will continue to operate as a separate brand but will be integrated into the Wishpond platform. Contact Details Proactive Canada +1 604-688-8158 na-editorial@proactiveinvestors.com

May 04, 2023 02:50 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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Libertine showcases HEXAGEN platform at ACT Expo where Hyliion’s KARNO technology is also on display

Libertine Holdings PLC

Libertine Holdings PLC CEO Sam Cockerill joins Proactive's Stephen Gunnion from the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center in California where the company is showcasing its HEXAGEN hermetic linear motor-generator technology for power generation and other applications. Also at the ACT Expo, Cockerill says Hyliion’s KARNO technology is on public display for the first time. Cockerill emphasizes the importance of renewable fuels, including green hydrogen and renewable natural gas, as a complement to battery electrification for reducing carbon emissions. Contact Details Proactive Investors +1 347-449-0879 na-editorial@proactiveinvestors.com

May 04, 2023 02:27 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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ARway Corp approved and now trading on the OTCQB exchange under the ticker ARWYF

ARway

ARway Corp CEO Evan Gappelberg joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news the company has taken another step forward in its evolution by trading its shares on the OTCQB Venture Market. Gappelberg tells Proactive the company will be using the ticker ARWYF and the move has required the company to meet higher financial standards and disclosure requirements. Additionally, he said the company will gain more exposure as the OTCQB has greater liquidity. Contact Details Proactive Investors Canada +1 604-688-8158 na-editorial@proactiveinvestors.com

May 04, 2023 01:49 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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