MediaTek Announces Second Smartphone Design Training Program, Offers Intensive Training to Engineers in India

Collaborates with Ministry of Electronics to prepare India's top engineers for careers in smartphone design, supports government's Make in India initiative

 

NEW DELHI, Dec. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- MediaTek announced today the launch of its second Smartphone Design Training Program in collaboration with India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The program, an annual initiative since 2016, nurtures talent in India'sfast-growing handset industry.

With the Smartphone Design Training Program, MediaTek supports the broader "Make in India" initiative to transform India into a global smartphone design and manufacturing hub. The one-of-a-kind program prepares design engineers and talented individuals in the mobile industry with tools, insights and expertise necessary for a successful India smartphone industry. Submissions of applications for the progamme have begun from today (Visit: http://i.mediatek.com/makeinindia-sdtp2018 for more details).

MediaTek, a key partner to the country's growth story, is taking its commitment a step further to support domestic innovation and smartphone design and production. MediaTek will offer expertise, foster development of talent, and build closer partnerships with Indian companies create new, India-designed products for its market.

"Since opening our Noida office in 2004, we have seen expansive growth in India's mobile market sparked by incredible talent emerging in the engineering and design fields," said Grant Kuo, Managing Director of MediaTek India. "We introduced our Smartphone Design Training Program last year to facilitate and accelerate continued education and training of India's mobile talents. This year, we aim to provide a greater depth of specialization and customization to prepare India's next generation of design engineers."

"MediaTek's support for 'Make in India' and our Digital India initiative have delivered a massive leap forward for handset design advancements in India, and the impact of this crucial program will surely continue to be felt across our nation in its second year," said Shri Ajay Prakash Sawhney, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology. "The experience participants gain -- in the classroom and on-location at MediaTek's Taiwan headquarters -- continues to pay dividends for handset design engineers in India and we're grateful for this continued partnership with MediaTek."

Encouraged by the Smartphone Design Training Program's popularity in its first year, MediaTek is introducing three new specialized training modules in 2018 for RF, multimedia, and system, respectively. Further, the company has divided the second-year program into two parts for added convenience and schedule flexibility: week-day lecture sessions held in India for six weeks; thereafter, participants will travel to Taiwan for three weeks of hands-on and library intense training.

The program kicks off on January 19, 2018 with a series of courses centered on theory running through February 2, 2018. Following a two-week break, participants will travel to Taiwan on March 10, 2018, for a three-week session with the lead engineers and R&D personnel from MediaTek and handset key component ecosystem partners at MediaTek headquarters. Key aspects of the program include:

• Digital, analog, cellular RF, wireless connectivity, and multimedia workshops
• Hands-on practice and training  including all key components of handset
• Mobile phone eco-system & library tours in Taiwan

MediaTek is looking for experienced design engineers with a minimum of five years of experience as well as candidates with excellent academic credentials and a minimum of two years of work experience (of which at least one full year must be in the telecom industry). To be considered for placement within the 2018 class of 45 highly qualified individuals.

For more detail about the Smartphone Design Training Program, visit: http://i.mediatek.com/makeinindia-sdtp2018

About MediaTek

Since 1997, MediaTek has been a pioneering fabless semiconductor company and a market leader in cutting-edge systems-on-chip (SoC) for mobile devices, wireless networking, HDTV, DVD and Blu-ray. Our tightly-integrated, innovative chip designs help manufacturers optimize supply chains, reduce the development time of new products, and extend a competitive edge in crowded markets. Through MediaTek Labs, the company is also building a developer hub that will support device creation, application development, and services for the Internet of Things era. By building technologies that help connect individuals to the world around them, MediaTek is enabling people to expand their horizons and more easily achieve their goals. We believe anyone can achieve something amazing. And we believe they can do it every single day. We call this idea Everyday Genius and it drives everything we do. Visit mediatek.com for more information.

MediaTek Press Office:
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Kevin Keating, MediaTek
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+886 3-567-0766 # 31602
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Pioneer offers unparalleled value with its latest A-series car multimedia receivers

TEL AVIV, Isreal, Dec. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Pioneer Electronics Asia Centre, a leader in aftermarket car audio, today announced the release of AVH-A205BT and AVH-A105DVD. The duo are its latest multimedia receivers under the advanced (A) series, which provides drivers with greater value and highly sought-after features, all in a user-friendly and stylish package.

"Sales of motor vehicles is steadily growing across ASEAN with a year-on-year date increase of 5.56%. As a result, the demand for truly immersive in-car entertainment has been higher than ever," said Mr. Takao Chiba, Deputy General Manager of Product Planning and Marketing Division, Pioneer Electronics Asia Centre. "The new A-series unlocks a whole new world of entertainment for drivers, providing improved sound quality and native support for more video formats compared to most factory-fitted models."

Here are the key features of these new Pioneer multimedia receivers:

MORE INTUITIVE AND HASSLE-FREE

Operating these multimedia receivers is a joy since they are more user-friendly than ever. Pioneer has not only enhanced the graphical user interface (UI) with larger icons and an on-demand menu bar, but also adopted a "dot-by-dot" (one-to-one pixel) mapping technology for the 6.2-inch touchscreen, resulting in an ultra-crisp UI that puts the driver in complete control.

Direct Bluetooth switching for the AVH-A205BT can be used to toggle between Bluetooth sources, effortlessly and quickly for up to three compatible smartphones, simply at the press of an onscreen icon. Instead of using Android Open Accessory (AOA) protocol for USB operation, both models support the ubiquitous Media Transfer Protocol (MTP), making them compatible with more devices.

A NEW LEVEL OF CUSTOMISABILITY

While most comparable receivers have a five-band graphic equaliser (GEQ), the AVH-A205BT and AVH-A105DVD stand out with a truly versatile 13-band GEQ. Together with other advanced settings such as crossover and time alignment, they give drivers even greater flexibility to tailor the sound output to their preference. Also available are more user-selectable wallpapers, which are specially curated for this series and preloaded by the company.

ATTRACTIVE & MODERN STYLING

An updated prism design, combining a subtle blue backlighting and chrome accent, gives these receivers a stylish and refreshingly modern look. Finally, for a bit of flare, Pioneer has added five background colours for the UI and customisable RGB illumination which were previously available only for its higher-end models.     

The new Pioneer A-series multimedia receivers are now available at Pioneer's authorised dealers

High-res product images can be downloaded here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/31a1ay2c6jkxifu/AABPrmAHdb0TTlp_o5hL_ia0a?dl=0

For more updates on these products, please visit the Pioneer Car Entertainment Facebook page at www.facebook.com/PioneerCarEntertainment/.

Additional notes:

i.	Do not use your Pioneer system while driving, if doing so will divert your attention in any way from the safe operation of your vehicle. Always observe safe driving rules. In some countries, operating certain devices while driving may be illegal. Where such regulations apply, they must be obeyed.
ii.	Pioneer Multimedia Receivers are compatible with selected Android and iPhone smartphones only.
iii.	Bluetooth® functionality requires a compatible Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone.
iv.	Bluetooth features may not be supported by all compatible Bluetooth-enabled devices, and/or the functionality of such features may be limited in certain devices or by certain wireless carriers.
v.	Pioneer does not guarantee compatibility with all USB mass storage devices, and assumes no responsibilities for any loss of data on media players, smartphones, or other devices while using the receiver.
vi.	Notes on connecting Android smartphone with USB Type-C™ to Pioneer receiver - For audio and multimedia receivers featuring Android media playback and control via AOA and/or MTP, it is recommended that the audio or multimedia receiver is directly connected to the phone using only the CD-CU50, or a certified USB Type-A to USB Type-C™ cable (preferably under 1 m in length). For AV receivers featuring Android Auto, it is recommended that the AV receiver is directly connected to the phone using the USB Type-A extension cable supplied by Pioneer and the CD-CU50, or only the CD-CU50, or a certified USB Type-A to USB Type-C™ cable (preferably under 1 m in length). In some cases, a connection between a Pioneer receiver and a phone using a conventional USB Type-C™ cable may be dysfunctional.
vii.	Android, Android Auto, and other marks are trademarks of Google Inc. The Android robot is reproduced or modified from work created and shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution License.
viii.	BLUETOOTH is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
ix.	All other brands, product names, or logos may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

About Pioneer Electronics AsiaCentre (PAC) Pte. Ltd.

The regional headquarters of Pioneer Corporation since 1992, Pioneer's core business is in car audio visual. Pioneer aims to be a leading aftermarket manufacturer and supplier to leading car brands, providing comprehensive infotainment solutions for in-car, by developing next-generation devices and innovative cloud services for the growing connected car market. For more information, please visit www.pioneer.com.sg.

Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20171127/2000886-1 
Logo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20170608/1871433-1LOGO

SOURCE Pioneer Electronics Asia Centre

CONTACT: Shay Sade, 972-3-6951538, 972-52-3667478, shay@udt.co.il

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Pioneer offers unparalleled value with its latest A-series car multimedia receivers

BANGKOK, SINGAPORE and JAKARTA, Indonesia, Dec. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Pioneer Electronics Asia Centre, a leader in aftermarket car audio, today announced the release of AVH-A205BT and AVH-A105DVD. The duo are its latest multimedia receivers under the advanced (A) series, which provides drivers with greater value and highly sought-after features, all in a user-friendly and stylish package.

 

"Sales of motor vehicles is steadily growing across ASEAN with a year-on-year date increase of 5.56%. As a result, the demand for truly immersive in-car entertainment has been higher than ever," said Mr. Takao Chiba, Deputy General Manager of Product Planning and Marketing Division, Pioneer Electronics Asia Centre. "The new A-series unlocks a whole new world of entertainment for drivers, providing improved sound quality and native support for more video formats compared to most factory-fitted models."

Here are the key features of these new Pioneer multimedia receivers:

MORE INTUITIVE AND HASSLE-FREE

Operating these multimedia receivers is a joy since they are more user-friendly than ever. Pioneer has not only enhanced the graphical user interface (UI) with larger icons and an on-demand menu bar, but also adopted a "dot-by-dot" (one-to-one pixel) mapping technology for the 6.2-inch touchscreen, resulting in an ultra-crisp UI that puts the driver in complete control.

Direct Bluetooth switching for the AVH-A205BT can be used to toggle between Bluetooth sources, effortlessly and quickly for up to three compatible smartphones, simply at the press of an onscreen icon. Instead of using Android Open Accessory (AOA) protocol for USB operation, both models support the ubiquitous Media Transfer Protocol (MTP), making them compatible with more devices.

A NEW LEVEL OF CUSTOMISABILITY

While most comparable receivers have a five-band graphic equaliser (GEQ), the AVH-A205BT and AVH-A105DVD stand out with a truly versatile 13-band GEQ. Together with other advanced settings such as crossover and time alignment, they give drivers even greater flexibility to tailor the sound output to their preference. Also available are more user-selectable wallpapers, which are specially curated for this series and preloaded by the company.

ATTRACTIVE & MODERN STYLING

An updated prism design, combining a subtle blue backlighting and chrome accent, gives these receivers a stylish and refreshingly modern look. Finally, for a bit of flare, Pioneer has added five background colours for the UI and customisable RGB illumination which were previously available only for its higher-end models.     

The new Pioneer A-series multimedia receivers are now available at Pioneer's authorised dealers

High-res product images can be downloaded here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/31a1ay2c6jkxifu/AABPrmAHdb0TTlp_o5hL_ia0a?dl=0

For more updates on these products, please visit the Pioneer Car Entertainment Facebook page at www.facebook.com/PioneerCarEntertainment/.

Additional notes:

i.	Do not use your Pioneer system while driving, if doing so will divert your attention in any way from the safe operation of your vehicle. Always observe safe driving rules. In some countries, operating certain devices while driving may be illegal. Where such regulations apply, they must be obeyed.
ii.	Pioneer Multimedia Receivers are compatible with selected Android and iPhone smartphones only.
iii.	Bluetooth® functionality requires a compatible Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone.
iv.	Bluetooth features may not be supported by all compatible Bluetooth-enabled devices, and/or the functionality of such features may be limited in certain devices or by certain wireless carriers.
v.	Pioneer does not guarantee compatibility with all USB mass storage devices, and assumes no responsibilities for any loss of data on media players, smartphones, or other devices while using the receiver.
vi.	Notes on connecting Android smartphone with USB Type-C™ to Pioneer receiver - For audio and multimedia receivers featuring Android media playback and control via AOA and/or MTP, it is recommended that the audio or multimedia receiver is directly connected to the phone using only the CD-CU50, or a certified USB Type-A to USB Type-C™ cable (preferably under 1 m in length). For AV receivers featuring Android Auto, it is recommended that the AV receiver is directly connected to the phone using the USB Type-A extension cable supplied by Pioneer and the CD-CU50, or only the CD-CU50, or a certified USB Type-A to USB Type-C™ cable (preferably under 1 m in length). In some cases, a connection between a Pioneer receiver and a phone using a conventional USB Type-C™ cable may be dysfunctional.
vii.	Android, Android Auto, and other marks are trademarks of Google Inc. The Android robot is reproduced or modified from work created and shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution License.
viii.	BLUETOOTH is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
ix.	All other brands, product names, or logos may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

About Pioneer Electronics AsiaCentre (PAC) Pte. Ltd.

The regional headquarters of Pioneer Corporation since 1992, Pioneer's core business is in car audio visual. Pioneer aims to be a leading aftermarket manufacturer and supplier to leading car brands, providing comprehensive infotainment solutions for in-car, by developing next-generation devices and innovative cloud services for the growing connected car market. For more information, please visit www.pioneer.com.sg.

Photo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20171127/2000886-1 
Logo - https://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20170608/1871433-1LOGO

SOURCE Pioneer Electronics Asia Centre

CONTACT: Nicole Yong, +65-6603-9000, SingaporePioneer@text100.com.sg

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Airbiquity To Showcase OTAmatic For Secure Connected Car Over-The-Air (OTA) Software Updates and Data Management at CES 2018

SEATTLE, Dec. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Airbiquity®, a global leader in connected vehicle services, will demonstrate its OTAmatic™ over-the-air (OTA) software update and data management solution at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada on January 9-12. CES is the world's largest gathering of global business leaders and pioneering thinkers to discuss the technology industry's most relevant issues and innovations. Over the course of the four-day event, Airbiquity will provide demonstrations of its OTAmatic offering to customers, analysts, and press at the Aria hotel and multiple technology partner exhibit locations.

With an estimated 100 million vehicles using telematics systems to be produced by 2020 worldwide, and an increasing reliance on software updates and data management for new vehicle operations and features, the revenue opportunity for OTA technology and service delivery is significant. Goldstein Research projects the global automotive telematics market will grow to $99 billion in 2024.

Software updates provide benefits such as reduced software related recall expenses, faster recall compliance, improved cybersecurity response, and the ability to deliver vehicle performance and feature enhancements post-consumer purchase. Data management provides benefits such as data collection for analytics to power driving centric services, improve operational efficiencies, and enable monetization opportunities for automakers and third party ecosystems.

Airbiquity's OTAmatic solution addresses the increasing complexity of conducting automotive OTA by efficiently and securely orchestrating and automating multiple electronic control unit (ECU) software updates and data management for connected vehicles with highly refined vehicle and device targeting, discrete policy and privacy controls, secure edge analytics framework for upgradable analytics, and end-to-end "defense in-depth" security approach to name a few of the innovative product's features.

To learn more about Airbiquity OTAmatic, or to arrange an in-person demonstration at CES 2018, contact sales@airbiquity.com.

About Airbiquity 
Airbiquity® is a global leader in connected vehicle services and pioneer in the development and engineering of automotive telematics technology. At the forefront of automotive innovation, Airbiquity operates the industry's most advanced cloud-based connected vehicle service delivery platform, Choreo™, and supports all leading use cases including over-the-air (OTA) software and data management. Working with Airbiquity, automakers and automotive suppliers are deploying highly scalable, reliable, and manageable connected vehicle services meeting the safety, entertainment, and convenience needs of their customers in over 60 countries around the world. Learn more about Airbiquity at www.airbiquity.com or join the conversation @airbiquity. Airbiquity is a trademark of Airbiquity Inc.

CONTACT:
Kristin Sandberg
Airbiquity PR
1-206-344-3133
media@airbiquity.com

 

SOURCE Airbiquity

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Interim Results of First-Ever Global Survey Show People with Type 2 Diabetes Underestimate their Cardiovascular Risk

• Globally, cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the most common cause of death in people with type 2 diabetes1
• 1 in 3 respondents considered themselves to be at low risk of CVD2
• 1 in 6 respondents had never discussed type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular risk with a healthcare professional2
• The Taking Diabetes to Heart global online survey for people with type 2 diabetes was presented at the IDF Congress 2017 in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI, UAE, Dec. 6, 2017 /CNW/ - Today the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) presented the interim results of the first ever multi-country online survey on CVD risk awareness and knowledge among people living with type 2 diabetes, indicating low levels of awareness and limited dialogue between patients and healthcare professionals. The global survey - Taking Diabetes to Heart - developed in partnership with Novo Nordisk, runs until March 2018 and is open to all people with type 2 diabetes.

Diabetes currently affects 425 million adults worldwide1, with most cases being type 2 diabetes. Cardiovascular disease, which includes stroke, coronary heart disease and peripheral artery disease3, is the leading cause of disability and death in people with type 2 diabetes1,4.

To date, 943 responses to the survey have been received from 32 countries and interim findings show that:

• 1 in 3 respondents living with type 2 diabetes consider their risk of CVD to be low2
• 26% of respondents had either never learned about CVD or received information on CVD several years following their type 2 diabetes diagnosis2
• 1 in 6 respondents had never discussed their type 2 diabetes and CVD risk with a healthcare professional2

"The interim results of Taking Diabetes to Heart reiterate the importance of raising awareness of the association between type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease to promote prevention, timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment to help reduce the current burden that the two conditions represent," said Dr Shaukat Sadikot, outgoing IDF President. "With the world facing an increase in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes, better understanding the link between these conditions is needed more than ever."

Taking Diabetes to Heart - http://www.idf.org/takingdiabetes2heart/survey - aims to gather insights on current gaps in education and CVD risk behaviour among people with type 2 diabetes, and to put in place advocacy and patient support strategies and tactics to improve health and wellbeing among populations.

"Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of disability and death among people living with type 2 diabetes. Too few individuals with diabetes are being informed by healthcare professionals of their cardiovascular risk and the impact that risk may have on their longevity and quality of life," said Alan Moses, senior vice president and chief medical officer of Novo Nordisk. "We encourage more people in the diabetes community to complete the Taking Diabetes to Heart survey to strengthen the global findings that will inform future efforts to help improve outcomes."

The results of Taking Diabetes to Heart will serve to define the actions that are required to improve the health outcomes of people with type 2 diabetes. The initiative will culminate in a comprehensive report with country-specific results and resources to help support knowledge and awareness of CVD among people with type 2 diabetes around the world.

For more information about Taking Diabetes to Heart, visit http://www.idf.org/takingdiabetes2heart. For more information about diabetes and CVD, visit http://www.idf.org/cvd

About the International Diabetes Federation 

The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) is an umbrella organisation of over 230 national diabetes associations in 165 countries and territories. It represents the interests of the growing number of people with diabetes and those at risk. The Federation has been leading the global diabetes community since 1950. The Federation's activities aim to influence policy, increase public awareness and encourage health improvement, promote the exchange of high-quality information about diabetes, and provide education for people with diabetes and their healthcare providers. IDF is associated with the Department of Public Information of the United Nations and is in official relations with the World Health Organization (WHO). http://www.idf.org.

About Novo Nordisk 

Novo Nordisk is a global healthcare company with more than 90 years of innovation and leadership in diabetes care. This heritage has given us experience and capabilities that also enable us to help people defeat obesity, haemophilia, growth disorders and other serious chronic diseases. Headquartered in Denmark, Novo Nordisk employs approximately 41,700 people in 77 countries and markets its products in more than 165 countries. For more information, visit novonordisk.com, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube. 

Taking Diabetes to Heart 

Taking Diabetes to Heart - http://www.idf.org/takingdiabetes2heart - consists of an online survey available in multiple languages, including Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese, Danish, Dutch, English, French, Filipino, Finnish, German, Hindi, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swahili and Vietnamese. The survey will remain online until March 2018. Results from the survey will be used to inform policy and decision-making around this common and serious complication of diabetes.2,3

References 

1. International Diabetes Federation. IDF Diabetes Atlas, 8th Edition. Brussels, Belgium: International Diabetes Federation, 2017. Available at: http://www.diabetesatlas.org
2. International Diabetes Federation, 2017. Taking Diabetes to Heart - Global IDF survey on CVD risk awareness among people with diabetes. Available at: http://www.idf.org/takingdiabetes2heart
3. International Diabetes Federation. Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease. Brussels, Belgium: International Diabetes Federation, 2016. Available at: http://www.idf.org/cvd
4. World Health Organization, editor. Global health risks: mortality and burden of disease attributable to selected major risks. Geneva, Switzerland: World Health Organization; 2009. 62p.

SOURCE Novo Nordisk

CONTACT: Media: Katrine Sperling, +45 4442 6718, krsp@novonordisk.com; Åsa Josefsson, +45 3079 7708, aajf@novonordisk.com; Investors: Peter Hugreffe Ankersen, +45 3075 9085, phak@novonordisk.com; Hanna Ögren, +45 3079 8519, haoe@novonordisk.com; Anders Mikkelsen, +45 3079 4461, armk@novonordisk.com; Christina Kjær, +45 3079 3009, cnje@novonordisk.com; Kasper Veje (US), +1 609 235 8567, kpvj@novonordisk.com; IDF Media: Lorenzo Piemonte, +32 495 797 936, lorenzo.piemonte@idf.org; Suvi Karuranga, +32 267 955 88, suvi.karuranga@idf.org

Vivo Reveals a Special Edition Smartphone for 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ – Press Release Live

Vivo Reveals a Special Edition Smartphone for 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ – Press Release Live



MOSCOW, Russia, Dec.1 2017 /Press
Release Live/ — As an official FIFA World Cup Sponsor, Vivo, a young
leading global smartphone brand, reveals the special edition handset
created for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia and has specially created the
FIFA World Cup edition handset for FIFA staff at the tournament. 32
teams have booked their places at the tournament, and the Final Draw was
held on 1 December at the State Kremlin Palace in Moscow.

Vivo Reveals a Special Edition Smartphone for 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ 

Custom-made Vivo Smartphone for FIFA made an appearance




The
Draw attracted much attention since it impacts the performance of each
participating team at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia. As a milestone
event before the start of the tournament, the Draw was attended by high
profile guests, government officials and FIFA representatives, as well
as accredited media and the proud members of the FIFA Commercial
Affiliates.




As a part of this historical and unique moment, a brief ceremony was
held ahead of the Draw for the handover of the customized Official
Smartphone of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.




Continued commitment in bringing the Vivo experience to more consumers around the globe




The partnership with FIFA is one of many to help Vivo reach more
young people globally, especially among fans of large sporting events.
As a part of the cooperation between Vivo and FIFA, Vivo will continue
to initiate several fan activities and activations to translate the
passions and fun of sports to fans. This will continue to lay a solid
foundation for Vivo to further explore and establish a leading position
in overseas markets.




In October, Vivo announced its expansion plan into new markets including Taiwan, Singapore and Russia.
 When the 2018 FIFA World Cup kicks-off, FIFA staff will be relying on
the special edition Vivo handset to help deliver the most anticipated
football event in the world. The partnership with FIFA strongly connects
Vivo’s creative, joyful, and international brand image with consumers
all over the world.




About Vivo




A young global smartphone brand focusing on introducing perfect sound
quality and ultimate photography with cutting-edge technology, Vivo
develops dynamic and stylish products for passionate young people. Vivo
makes stylish smartphones with cutting-edge technology accessible to
young people and professionals around the world. We now have close to
two hundred million users to date and is one of the preferred brands of
young people around the world. As the exclusive smartphone sponsor of
the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup, Vivo believes in the importance of
encouraging young people to embrace self-expression and an energetic
lifestyle.




According to Counterpoint’s latest research, Vivo was the fifth
largest smartphone brand globally in 3Q 2017, capturing a market share
of 7.1%. Out of the top 5, Vivo observed the highest year-over-year
growth of 32% in global shipments.




More information about our innovative smartphones can be found at www.Vivo.com/en




SOURCE Vivo




CONTACT: slyvia wu, +86-15013159597

Vivo Reveals a Special Edition Smartphone for 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™

MOSCOW, Russia, Dec.1 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- As an official FIFA World Cup Sponsor, Vivo, a young leading global smartphone brand, reveals the special edition handset created for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia and has specially created the FIFA World Cup edition handset for FIFA staff at the tournament. 32 teams have booked their places at the tournament, and the Final Draw was held on 1 December at the State Kremlin Palace in Moscow.

Custom-made Vivo Smartphone for FIFA made an appearance

The Draw attracted much attention since it impacts the performance of each participating team at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia. As a milestone event before the start of the tournament, the Draw was attended by high profile guests, government officials and FIFA representatives, as well as accredited media and the proud members of the FIFA Commercial Affiliates.

As a part of this historical and unique moment, a brief ceremony was held ahead of the Draw for the handover of the customized Official Smartphone of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.

Continued commitment in bringing the Vivo experience to more consumers around the globe

The partnership with FIFA is one of many to help Vivo reach more young people globally, especially among fans of large sporting events. As a part of the cooperation between Vivo and FIFA, Vivo will continue to initiate several fan activities and activations to translate the passions and fun of sports to fans. This will continue to lay a solid foundation for Vivo to further explore and establish a leading position in overseas markets.

In October, Vivo announced its expansion plan into new markets including Taiwan, Singapore and Russia.

When the 2018 FIFA World Cup kicks-off, FIFA staff will be relying on the special edition Vivo handset to help deliver the most anticipated football event in the world. The partnership with FIFA strongly connects Vivo's creative, joyful, and international brand image with consumers all over the world.

About Vivo

A young global smartphone brand focusing on introducing perfect sound quality and ultimate photography with cutting-edge technology, Vivo develops dynamic and stylish products for passionate young people. Vivo makes stylish smartphones with cutting-edge technology accessible to young people and professionals around the world. We now have close to two hundred million users to date and is one of the preferred brands of young people around the world. As the exclusive smartphone sponsor of the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup, Vivo believes in the importance of encouraging young people to embrace self-expression and an energetic lifestyle.

According to Counterpoint's latest research, Vivo was the fifth largest smartphone brand globally in 3Q 2017, capturing a market share of 7.1%. Out of the top 5, Vivo observed the highest year-over-year growth of 32% in global shipments.

More information about our innovative smartphones can be found at www.Vivo.com/en

SOURCE Vivo

CONTACT: slyvia wu, +86-15013159597

Marquee Energy Ltd. Announces Credit Facility Amendment

Marquee Energy Ltd. ("Marquee" or the "Company") (TSXV: "MQX") announces that its lender has completed their semi-annual review of the Company's credit facility.  As part of such review, the credit facility remains at $12 million, however draws are capped at $8.5 millionwith special approval required to access the remaining $3.5 million.  The Company's credit facility remains undrawn at the date of this press release except for letters of credit of $0.7 million.

ABOUT MARQUEE
Marquee is a Calgary-based, junior energy company focused on light oil development and production in the Michichi area of eastern Alberta. Marquee's shares trade on the TSX Venture Exchange under the trading symbol "MQX".  Additional information about Marquee may be found on its website www.marquee-energy.com and in its continuous disclosure documents filed with Canadian securities regulators on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

SOURCE Marquee Energy Ltd.

CONTACT: Adam Jenkins, VP Corporate Development, (403) 817-0964, Ajenkins@marquee-energy.com; Howard Bolinger, Executive VP & Chief Financial Officer, (403) 817-5568, Hbolinger@marquee-energy.com, or visit the Company's website at www.marquee-energy.com

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North Shore Animal League America's Annual "Get Your Rescue On Celebrity Gala" Celebrates Another Year Of Life Saving Rescue Work

Attendees Included Honorary Gala Chairs Beth & Howard Stern and Chancellor of New York City Department of Education Carmen Fariña Who Was an Honoree

Proceeds from the Star-Studded Gala Benefit Bianca's Furry Friends Feline Adoption Center Which Just Broke Ground This Week

North Shore Animal League America, the world's largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization, held its annual Celebrity Gala on Friday, December 1st at the Grand Hyatt in New York City.  The evening was highlighted by a high profile group of attendees from all sectors of New York's animal-loving community and beyond. Radio personality Peter Rosenberg served as host for the evening with a comedy routine by Scott Blakeman and Bee Gees Gold completed the evening with a crowd pleasing performance.

Among the "bold face names" to stride our red carpet, in addition to Beth and Howard Stern were, Stage, Film and TV actress, Kathryn Erbe; published Author and TV Personality, Carole Radziwill; TV Personality Luann de Lesseps; "Orange is the New Black" actress Selenis Leyva; Celebrity Chef and New York Times bestselling author, Rocco DiSpirito; President & CEO, The Hallmark Channel, Bill Abbott ;WNBC-TV Weather Anchor Chris Cimino, WNBC-TV Reporter, Lauren Scala; Hot 97 and ESPN Radio Host, Peter Rosenberg, MLB.com 120 Sports Host and New York Mets Sideline Reporter, Alexa Datt Rosenberg, New York Yankees play-by-play TV announcer and ESPN radio host Michael Kay; Michael's wife, broadcast journalist Jodi Applegate; former WPIX-11 weather anchor Linda Church; TV producer, entertainer and comedian, Brian Balthazar; WPIX-11 Evening News Anchor, Tamsen Fadal; iHeart Radio Personality Maria Milito; Sirius XM radio Host, Jenny Hutt; Fashion Designer Marc Bouwer; TV actress Christine Evangelista among others.

"Every Gala is special for Howard and me but this year, having just broken ground for Bianca's Furry Feline Friends Adoption Center two days ago, it was truly meaningful.  Your continued support this holiday season will help us with our dream and move forward on this state-of-the-art project that will save and improve so many animals' lives."

The Gala supports North Shore Animal League America's ever-expanding no-kill mission with all proceeds from the event dedicated to Bianca's Furry Friends Feline Adoption Center located on our Port Washington, NY campus.  This 14,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility will enable Animal League America to rescue many more animals by adding a second floor to the existing shelter that will host a cage-free, natural living environment for felines.  Overall, this project will enable us to provide the best quality of life for all the animals in our care while they await adoption into loving homes.

Media Contact:

Kathleen Lynn

516.528.7878

Kathleenl@animalleague.org

For more information on North Shore Animal League America's 2016 Get Your Rescue On™ Gala, please visit www.animalleague.org/2017gala

ABOUT NORTH SHORE ANIMAL LEAGUE AMERICA

Animal League America has saved more than 1,000,000 lives.  As the world's largest no-kill rescue and adoption organization, we understand that a rescue isn't complete until each animal is placed into a loving home.  Our innovative programs provide education to reduce animal cruelty and advance standards in animal welfare.  Our staff and volunteers work tirelessly in the pursuit of our vision of a world where all companion animals find permanent homes to end euthanasia. For more information, visit 

www.animalleague.org. 

Twitter: @animalleague

Instagram: @animalleague

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GlassBridge Sells IMATION(R) Trademark to O-Jin Corporation

GlassBridge Enterprises, Inc. (OTCQX: GLAE) ("GlassBridge", the "Company" or "we") today announced the completion of the sale of all rights, title and interest in and to the IMATION® trademark to O-Jin Corporation, a company organized under the laws of South Korea ("O-Jin"). O-Jin now holds the sole and exclusive worldwide rights to the IMATION® trademark.

The transfer GlassBridge's sole and exclusive worldwide rights in the IMATION® trademark occurred upon O-Jin's initial cash payment on August 4, 2017.  The terms of the sale provided that O-Jin could either make two future cash payments in 2018 and 2019 or exercise a right to pay in full in 2017 for a discount.  On December 1, 2017, after providing notice to GlassBridge, O-Jin exercised its early payment option.

About GlassBridge Enterprises
GlassBridge Enterprises, Inc. (OTCQX: GLAE) is a holding company. We actively explore a diverse range of new, strategic asset management business opportunities for our portfolio. The Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, GlassBridge Asset Management, LLC ("GBAM"), is an investment advisor focused on technology-driven and quantitative strategies and other alternative investment strategies. Our partially-owned subsidiary NXSN Acquisition Corp. operates a global enterprise data storage business through its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit GlassBridge's website at www.glassbridge.com.

Disclaimers
This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any securities or otherwise invest in any investment vehicle managed, advised or coordinated by GBAM (collectively, the "GlassBridge Vehicle"), and may not be relied upon in connection with any investment or offer or sale of securities. Any such offer or solicitation may only be made pursuant to the current Confidential Private Offering Memorandum (or similar document) for any such GlassBridge Vehicle, which is provided only to qualified offerees and which should be carefully reviewed prior to investing. GBAM is a newly formed entity and the GlassBridge Vehicles are currently either in formation state or have recently launched. GBAM is not currently registered with the SEC as an investment adviser under the U.S. Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended, or under similar state laws, and nothing in this press release constitutes investment advice with respect to securities.

For Further Information
Stockholders of GlassBridge Enterprises, Inc. – Danny Zheng, Interim CEO, Chief Financial Officer, (651) 704-4311; Prospective Investors in GlassBridge Vehicles – Robert Picard, Senior Managing Director, (732) 939-9000.

 

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YOYOW - The blockchain based content rewards network releases new version of whitepaper and listed on Bitfinex

 YOYOW, A blockchain based content rewards network today released a new version of whitepaper, the whitepaper revealed the latest updates and changes to the YOYOW network. The company claims that YOYOW will become China's first public blockchain for content platforms. And now they also expand their reach to global market by leveraging its new ability of enabling third-party developers, writers and bloggers to build their own branded content platforms on the top of YOYOW network.

"We will provide SDKs and detailed development documents for third-party developers to help them build their own customized content platforms, like blockchain version of Quora, twitter or facebook, different types of content platforms can be built on the top of YOYOW network, for independent bloggers or writers, we will provide plug-ins to enable them to create their own branded platforms," stated QiangLiu, the founder of YOYOW. "All these platforms use the same system token - YOYO token to reward content creators, curators, and consumers and the same user account system on the same blockchain, YOYOW will become the underlaying content rewards network for content platforms."

In the past few months, the team has completed the YOYOW blockchain, command line wallet, desktop version of wallet, web wallet, a blockchain explorer and a beta version of WordPress plugin had been released for evaluation. The YOYOW blockchain is up and running without any issues for nearly 3 months.

Beside of releasing the new version of whitepaper, the ERC20 version of YOYO token has also been listed on Bitfinex - the world's largest bitcoin exchange. The token is now trading under the trading pair of BTC/YYW, USD/YYW and ETH/YYW.

In the coming months, The team will release the SDK, development documents, demo sites and plug-ins. for more info follow us on twitter or our official website.

About YOYOW

YOYOW, named from "You Own Your Own Words", is a blockchain-based network aiming to quantify contribution and give rewards of participants in the content producing sector with decentralized consensus methods so that content producers, content investors, curators, and consumers of the content ecosystem can be provided with incentives and returns as appropriate.

YOYOW is designed for establishing a rational content-generated income distribution mechanism and a value network based on users' ratings on content. Any content platforms (including but not limited to websites and APPs), regardless of their themes presented in the format of text, video, image, audio or live broadcast, etc., are eligible to create the corresponding content-oriented incentive platforms based on the YOYOW network. Content producers, content investors, curators and builders of the content ecosystem will be rewarded according to the YOYOW eco-environment and users' ratings of content.

The YOYO token is now trading on Bitfinex, Binance and Bitshares DEX.

For more info, visit: https://yoyow.org/index_en.html 
web wallet: https://wallet.yoyow.org/ 
blockchain explorer:http://yoyow.bts.ai/ 
twitter:https://twitter.com/InfoYoyow

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CONTACT: YOYOW Team, press@yoyow.org

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