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The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria™ Launches Alpha Version of Sandbox Mode – Available Today

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
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Tolkien, now includes an Alpha version of Sandbox Mode on the PC.

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  • Tolkien, now includes an Alpha version of Sandbox Mode on the PC.
  • This update for The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria also includes various UI updates and features and other improvements.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240404581717/en/
    Watch a walkthrough of the new Game Update for The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria on YouTube.
  • Sandbox Mode: Players who wish to explore Moria more freely can now experience the Alpha version of Sandbox Mode!

Aspinity Establishes Technical Advisory Board of Seasoned Semiconductor Industry Veterans

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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Aspinity , the leader in near-zero power AI solutions, today announced the formation of its technical advisory board, including Kymeta President and CEO Rick Bergman and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Advisor Bill Earnshaw.

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  • Aspinity , the leader in near-zero power AI solutions, today announced the formation of its technical advisory board, including Kymeta President and CEO Rick Bergman and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Advisor Bill Earnshaw.
  • The advisory board members’ decades of expertise in the semiconductor market will help shepherd the company as it pushes into new application areas.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240403624896/en/
    Kymeta President and CEO Rick Bergman and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Advisor Bill Earnshaw have joined Aspinity's Technical Advisory Board.
  • “I look forward to helping the team realize the full potential of its near-zero power analog AI processing solution and propelling Aspinity toward its mission.”

Handheld Gaming PCs Development Forecast Report 2024 as PC and Gaming Device Brands Enter the Industry - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, March 29, 2024
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The "New Frontier: Significant Advancements in Handheld Gaming PCs" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "New Frontier: Significant Advancements in Handheld Gaming PCs" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report delves into the product design of handheld gaming PCs and examines their potential future development.
  • In contrast to the traditional PC and notebook PC markets, which have witnessed a decline in recent years, the handheld gaming PC market appears to be experiencing a resurgence.
  • Not only have game console manufacturers released corresponding handheld devices, but PC and gaming device brands have also entered the realm of handheld gaming PCs, shedding an entirely new light on the market.

2024 Insights into How Major Global PC Brands are Incorporating the Circular Economy Concept - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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The "Green Strategic Thinking of PC Brands From The Perspective of Product Lifecycle Stages" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Green Strategic Thinking of PC Brands From The Perspective of Product Lifecycle Stages" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report analyzes how major global PC brands are incorporating the circular economy concept into their production processes to achieve net-zero carbon emissions across their enterprises and supply chains.
  • The circular economy is considered an important trend for production chains adapting to green transformation.
  • Therefore, implementing the circular economy in the production process to achieve sustainable resource utilization and effectively reduce product carbon footprints has become imperative for PC brands.

Elliptic Labs’ Launches AI Virtual Human Presence Sensor™ on ThinkPad™ X13 Gen 5, X13 2-in-1 Gen5, and X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 14” Laptops

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Additionally, Elliptic Labs is announcing that it is shipping on the previously launched ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 14” laptops.

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  • Additionally, Elliptic Labs is announcing that it is shipping on the previously launched ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 14” laptops.
  • Elliptic Labs’ partner Intel are driving the ThinkPad X13 Gen 5, ThinkPad X13 2-in-1 Gen 5, and ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 9 14” laptops with the latest generation Intel Core Ultra chipsets .
  • Elliptic Labs’ AI Virtual Human Presence Sensor detects when a user is present in front of a PC/laptop system.
  • Elliptic Labs' software-only AI Virtual Human Presence Sensor delivers robust human-presence detection that allows OEMs to easily and affordably incorporate human presence detection across a wide range of devices.

Elliptic Labs Presenting the AI Virtual Smart Sensor Platform™ at Intel’s 2024 Client Ecosystem Symposium

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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Elliptic Labs (OSE: ELABS ), a global AI software company and the world leader in AI Virtual Smart Sensors™ currently deployed in over 500 million devices, will be participating in the 2024 Intel Client Ecosystem Symposium onsite in Taipei, Taiwan, from March 28 – 29, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Elliptic Labs (OSE: ELABS ), a global AI software company and the world leader in AI Virtual Smart Sensors™ currently deployed in over 500 million devices, will be participating in the 2024 Intel Client Ecosystem Symposium onsite in Taipei, Taiwan, from March 28 – 29, 2024.
  • Elliptic Labs’ AI Virtual Seamless Sensor also enhances contextual awareness, allowing multiple devices to effortlessly discover, locate, identify, and connect with each other.
  • Our involvement in this year’s Symposium underscores the value the PC industry places on the innovation provided by our AI Virtual Smart Sensor Platform.
  • To learn more about the Intel Client Ecosystem Symposium, please visit: https://symposium.intel.com/Symposium/Home
    AI Virtual Smart Sensor, AI Virtual Proximity Sensor, and AI Virtual Smart Sensor Platform are trademarks of Elliptic Labs.

Gaming PCs Forecast to Recover After a Down Year in 2023 While Gaming Monitors Will Continue on Their Growth Trajectory, According to IDC

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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However, gaming monitors were able to buck the trend as lower pricing helped drive volume and resulted in gaming monitors growing 20.3% during the year, according to the International Data Corporation ( IDC ) Worldwide Quarterly Gaming Tracker .

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  • However, gaming monitors were able to buck the trend as lower pricing helped drive volume and resulted in gaming monitors growing 20.3% during the year, according to the International Data Corporation ( IDC ) Worldwide Quarterly Gaming Tracker .
  • For 2024, IDC forecasts gaming PCs will see modest growth of 1% with notebooks being the primary driver.
  • Gaming monitors will continue their growth trajectory, reaching 22.2 million units and growing 13.6% in 2024.
  • Given these improvements, gaming monitors are expected to continue outpacing the growth of gaming PCs."

AM Best Assigns Credit Ratings to SWBC Property and Casualty Insurance Company and SWBC RE, Ltd.

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “a-” (Excellent) to SWBC Property and Casualty Insurance Company (SWBC PC) (San Antonio, TX).

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  • AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “a-” (Excellent) to SWBC Property and Casualty Insurance Company (SWBC PC) (San Antonio, TX).
  • Additionally, AM Best has assigned an FSR of A- (Excellent) and a Long-Term ICR of “a-” (Excellent) to SWBC RE, Ltd. (SWBC Re) (Bermuda).
  • The adequate operating performance and limited business profile assessments are based on SWBC PC’s forecast presented to AM Best.
  • For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings .

Phison Announces Strategic Partnerships Deploying aiDAPTIV+ at NVIDIA GTC 2024

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Monday, March 18, 2024
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Phison Electronics (8299TT), a leading provider of NAND controllers and storage solutions, today announced aiDAPTIV+ partnerships with ASUS, Gigabyte, MAINGEAR , and MediaTek.

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  • Phison Electronics (8299TT), a leading provider of NAND controllers and storage solutions, today announced aiDAPTIV+ partnerships with ASUS, Gigabyte, MAINGEAR , and MediaTek.
  • "MAINGEAR's Pro AI Series workstations, driven by Phison aiDAPTIV+, empower users with large language model AI training prowess without excessive costs.
  • "We continue to uphold our partnership with Phison, aiming to foster innovation and maintain competitiveness in the market."
  • To know more about Phison, please visit Phison Website or Phison Q&A for details.

Trinseo Announces Potential Closure of Stade, Germany Virgin Polycarbonate Manufacturing Facility

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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Trinseo (“Trinseo” or “the Company”) (NYSE: TSE), a specialty material solutions provider, today announced it has initiated an information and consultation process with the Works Council of Trinseo Deutschland Anlagengesellschaft mbH regarding the potential closure of its virgin polycarbonate (“PC”) production site in Stade, Germany.

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  • Trinseo (“Trinseo” or “the Company”) (NYSE: TSE), a specialty material solutions provider, today announced it has initiated an information and consultation process with the Works Council of Trinseo Deutschland Anlagengesellschaft mbH regarding the potential closure of its virgin polycarbonate (“PC”) production site in Stade, Germany.
  • The Company expects to seek board approval of the closure in 2024 following the Works Council consultation process.
  • If an agreement is reached, Trinseo will no longer produce virgin PC and will obtain PC for its downstream businesses entirely via external purchases.
  • In the third quarter 2023 earnings call, the Company identified Stade as a potential location for a PC dissolution facility.