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NTT Demonstrates ‘World’s First’ Breakthroughs in Human Information Presentation and Processing

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

NTT Corporation (President and CEO: Akira Shimada, "NTT") has accomplished significant breakthroughs in the areas of information and human sciences, with the demonstration of multiple findings categorized as the first of their kind in the world.

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  • NTT Corporation (President and CEO: Akira Shimada, "NTT") has accomplished significant breakthroughs in the areas of information and human sciences, with the demonstration of multiple findings categorized as the first of their kind in the world.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    These developments advance theories such as communication in the form of dynamic shape presentation using pin-based shape-changing display, speech recognition and extraction of information from speech information.
  • The research is being displayed at the NTT Communication Science Laboratories Open House 2023 on June 1-2, 2023, at the NTT West Quintbridge in Osaka.
  • For more information, please visit: https://arxiv.org/abs/2207.11964
    In a new study, NTT researchers investigated the relationship between auditory attention situations and fine eye movements.

EPOS Launches New IMPACT 1000 Bluetooth Headset Series

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EPOS, the global audio brand, today announces that the IMPACT 1000, an on-ear, future-proof Bluetooth® headset, is available for purchase. Designed for professionals who value clear communication, the IMPACT 1000 ensures all meeting participants can stay focused - even in noisy environments.

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  • COPENHAGEN, Denmark, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EPOS, the global audio brand, today announces that the IMPACT 1000, an on-ear, future-proof Bluetooth® headset, is available for purchase.
  • Designed for professionals who value clear communication, the IMPACT 1000 ensures all meeting participants can stay focused - even in noisy environments.
  • Leveraging insights such as these, EPOS develops machine learning technologies such as those in the IMPACT 1000 to help end-users' brains better process and understand audio stimuli.
  • IMPACT 1000 features EPOS BrainAdapt™ technology to reduce brain fatigue with hybrid adaptive Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and industry-leading voice pickup powered by EPOS AI™.

OPPO Launches OPPO MR Glass Developer Edition for Snapdragon Spaces™ XR Developers Platform at AWE 2023

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

The device will be available as a Snapdragon Spaces developer kit in China, attracting developers and pushing the boundaries of XR technology

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  • The device will be available as a Snapdragon Spaces developer kit in China, attracting developers and pushing the boundaries of XR technology
    DUBAI, UAE, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At the Augmented World Expo (AWE) 2023, global technology brand, OPPO launched the OPPO MR Glass Developer Edition, a state-of-the-art mixed reality (MR) device.
  • It provides developers with an ideal platform to create and showcase MR experiences, equipped with advanced technology and unique innovations.
  • OPPO anticipates a rise in XR technology adoption, particularly with MR as one of the most viable modalities.
  • To drive innovation in MR applications, the OPPO MR Glass will be made available as an official Snapdragon Spaces developer kit in China to help attract developers to the field and push the limits of XR technology.

OPPO Launches OPPO MR Glass Developer Edition for Snapdragon Spaces™ XR Developers Platform at AWE 2023

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

The device will be available as a Snapdragon Spaces developer kit in China, attracting developers and pushing the boundaries of XR technology

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  • The device will be available as a Snapdragon Spaces developer kit in China, attracting developers and pushing the boundaries of XR technology
    DUBAI, UAE, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- At the Augmented World Expo (AWE) 2023, global technology brand, OPPO launched the OPPO MR Glass Developer Edition, a state-of-the-art mixed reality (MR) device.
  • It provides developers with an ideal platform to create and showcase MR experiences, equipped with advanced technology and unique innovations.
  • OPPO anticipates a rise in XR technology adoption, particularly with MR as one of the most viable modalities.
  • To drive innovation in MR applications, the OPPO MR Glass will be made available as an official Snapdragon Spaces developer kit in China to help attract developers to the field and push the limits of XR technology.

Huawei T-AUTO, New Vision for Quality Evolution of All-Optical Transport Network

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

CANNES, France, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, NGON 2023 & Huawei Optical Innovation Forum 2023 were held in Cannes, France.

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  • CANNES, France, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, NGON 2023 & Huawei Optical Innovation Forum 2023 were held in Cannes, France.
  • During the conference, Dr. Christopher Janz, Technical Vice President of Huawei Optical Systems Competency Center, delivered a keynote speech and introduced the new architecture and vision of Huawei iMaster NCE T-AUTO to the industry.
  • Christopher Janz discussed the ongoing evolution of WDM networks, emphasizing the importance of meeting distinct and deterministic SLA requirements.
  • Huawei's new iMaster NCE T-AUTO vision will facilitate transformation in quality and efficiency and guide the planning of a new blueprint for the evolution of all-optical transport networks.

Experts Emphasize the Crucial Role of Technology, Open Data, and Public Participation in Combating Corruption

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

The forum, held on May 25th in Bangkok, was co-hosted by the NACC and local television channel PPTV HD 36.

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  • The forum, held on May 25th in Bangkok, was co-hosted by the NACC and local television channel PPTV HD 36.
  • "Open data can ensure transparency in the procurement process and allow people to check.
  • During the panel discussion that followed the opening speech, Dr. Chadchart Sittipunt, Governor of Bangkok, said the focus of his Open Bangkok policy is Open data, the disclosure of information.
  • Open data is about building trust, building faith, which is the most valuable thing in creating a transparent state."

"Enjoy the Wonder of Mountains, Share the Beautiful of Life, Revitalize the Tourism Industry" - the Theme Events of International Mountain Tourism Day 2023 Opens in Laos

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

Francesco Frangialli (former UNWTO Secretary-General), Emma Chen, Franka Gulin, Jin Zhun (Secretary-General of CASS), and Song Liguo (representative of Trip.com Group ) gave a keynote speech. Wu Mai, Deputy Secretary-General of IMTA, releaseed the Revitalizing tourism and creating a bright future together----Vientiane Consensus for International Mountain Tourism Day 2023.

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  • LONDON, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 29th, the International Mountain Tourism Day 2023 began in Vientiane, Laos, with the theme "Enjoy the Wonder of Mountains, Share the Beauty of Life, and Revitalize the Tourism Industry."
  • Francesco Frangialli (former UNWTO Secretary-General), Emma Chen, Franka Gulin, Jin Zhun (Secretary-General of CASS), and Song Liguo (representative of Trip.com Group ) gave a keynote speech.
  • Wu Mai, Deputy Secretary-General of IMTA, releaseed the Revitalizing tourism and creating a bright future together----Vientiane Consensus for International Mountain Tourism Day 2023.
  • The events also included activities such as launching ceremony, theme forum, Asian Mountain Tourism Promotion Conference, IMTA "World-famous Mountains Recommendation" and exchanges meetings.

"Enjoy the Wonder of Mountains, Share the Beautiful of Life, Revitalize the Tourism Industry" - the Theme Events of International Mountain Tourism Day 2023 Opens in Laos

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

Francesco Frangialli (former UNWTO Secretary-General), Emma Chen, Franka Gulin, Jin Zhun (Secretary-General of CASS), and Song Liguo (representative of Trip.com Group ) gave a keynote speech. Wu Mai, Deputy Secretary-General of IMTA, releaseed the Revitalizing tourism and creating a bright future together----Vientiane Consensus for International Mountain Tourism Day 2023.

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  • LONDON, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 29th, the International Mountain Tourism Day 2023 began in Vientiane, Laos, with the theme "Enjoy the Wonder of Mountains, Share the Beauty of Life, and Revitalize the Tourism Industry."
  • Francesco Frangialli (former UNWTO Secretary-General), Emma Chen, Franka Gulin, Jin Zhun (Secretary-General of CASS), and Song Liguo (representative of Trip.com Group ) gave a keynote speech.
  • Wu Mai, Deputy Secretary-General of IMTA, releaseed the Revitalizing tourism and creating a bright future together----Vientiane Consensus for International Mountain Tourism Day 2023.
  • The events also included activities such as launching ceremony, theme forum, Asian Mountain Tourism Promotion Conference, IMTA "World-famous Mountains Recommendation" and exchanges meetings.

KUDO Releases KUDO AI Engine v.2.0 for Improved Speech Translation Accuracy

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

NEW YORK, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- One month after making its ground-breaking AI speech-to-speech translator generally available, KUDO, the world leader in real-time multilingual solutions, prepares for the rollout of its AI Engine v.2.0. This update is set to increase the accuracy of KUDO AI's speech translation capabilities by up to 30%.

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  • KUDO is rolling out v2.0 of its AI Engine, increasing the accuracy of KUDO AI's speech translation capabilities by up to 30%.
  • This update is set to increase the accuracy of KUDO AI's speech translation capabilities by up to 30%.
  • KUDO AI (patent pending) represents a speech-to-speech translation solution that offers multilingual audio and captioning.
  • A standout feature of the KUDO AI Speech Translator is its capacity to operate in real-time, supporting near-simultaneous and uninterrupted translation, thus promising a frictionless user experience.

Have we got the brain all wrong? A new study shows its shape is more important than its wiring

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

For decades, scientists have believed that we need to map this intricate connectivity in detail to understand how the structured patterns of activity defining our thoughts, feelings and behaviour emerge.

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  • For decades, scientists have believed that we need to map this intricate connectivity in detail to understand how the structured patterns of activity defining our thoughts, feelings and behaviour emerge.
  • The conventional view is that specific thoughts or sensations elicit activity in specific parts of the brain.

Function follows form

    • We uncovered this close relationship between shape and function by examining the natural patterns of excitation that can be supported by the anatomy of the brain.
    • In these patterns, called “eigenmodes”, different parts of the brain are all excited at the same frequency.
    • In a similar way, the brain has its own preferred patterns of excitation, which are determined by its anatomical and physical properties.

A tale of two brains

    • This perspective views the brain as a collection of discrete regions, each specialised for a specific function, such as vision or speech.
    • An alternative view, embodied by an approach to modelling brain activity called neural field theory, eschews this division of the brain into discrete areas.

Comparing the two views

    • To compare the two views of the brain, we tested how easily the conventional, discrete view and the continuous, wave-based view can explain more than 10,000 different maps of brain activity.
    • We found that eigenmodes of brain shape – not connectivity – offer the most accurate account of these different activation patterns.

Brain waves and icebergs

    • The model only uses the shape of the brain to constrain how the waves evolve through time and space.
    • We also found that most of the 10,000 different brain maps that we studied were associated with activity patterns spanning nearly the entire brain.
    • Rather than focusing solely on how signals pass between discrete regions, we should also investigate how waves of excitation travel through the brain.

A new approach to brain mapping

    • Instead, typical brain mapping methods rely on complex statistics to quantify brain activity without any reference to the underlying physical and anatomical basis of those patterns.
    • Our discovery also offers immediate practical benefits, since eigenmodes of brain shape are much simpler to quantify than those of brain connectivity.
    • This new approach opens possibilities for studying how brain shape affects function through evolution, development and ageing, and in brain disease.