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CuriosityStream Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results and Initiation of Dividend Program

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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CuriosityStream Inc. (NASDAQ: CURI), a global factual entertainment company, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.

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  • CuriosityStream Inc. (NASDAQ: CURI), a global factual entertainment company, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2023.
  • With the initiation of a cash dividend program, CuriosityStream intends to pay regular quarterly dividends.
  • “Our fourth quarter revenue results met our guidance range while adjusted free cash flow exceeded our guidance range, and we delivered sequential revenue growth in our Direct Business.
  • CuriosityStream expects the following for the first quarter of 2024:
    CuriosityStream will host a Q&A conference call today to discuss the Company’s fourth quarter and full year 2023 results at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (2:00 p.m. Pacific Time).

Visual interpreting app for blind & low vision community launches AI

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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CARLSBAD, Calif., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aira, a visual interpreting app for the blind and low vision community, has announced the beta release of their new AI image chat feature. Access AI allows Aira users—called Explorers—to take a photo, get a detailed AI generated description, ask follow up questions, and receive free validation of AI responses from a visual interpreter.

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  • CARLSBAD, Calif., April 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aira , a visual interpreting app for the blind and low vision community, has announced the beta release of their new AI image chat feature.
  • Access AI allows Aira users—called Explorers—to take a photo, get a detailed AI generated description, ask follow up questions, and receive free validation of AI responses from a visual interpreter.
  • This  AI addition enhances the existing Aira app, where Explorers can instantly connect with a professional visual interpreter on a video call to assist with various tasks.
  • Access AI has been designed with extensive input from an AI Advisory Group made up of Aira Explorers.

TPGi® Selects RNIB as Exclusive Reseller of JAWS® for Kiosk in the UK

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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CLEARWATER, Fla., March 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TPGi, a Vispero® company and global leader in accessibility software and services, today announced a strategic partnership with RNIB, the UK's leading sight loss charity, as the exclusive reseller of its award-winning JAWS for Kiosk screen reader software in the United Kingdom. JAWS for Kiosk is an industry-leading screen reader software designed for self-service experiences.

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  • TPGi and RNIB can help organizations provide usable and accessible self-service kiosk experiences and comply with the European Accessibility Act requirements.
  • JAWS for Kiosk is an industry-leading screen reader software designed for self-service experiences.
  • There are over two million people estimated to be living with sight loss in the UK, and this figure is expected to double by 2050.
  • "We are thrilled to have RNIB as a partner to bring JAWS for Kiosk to customers in the UK," said Matt Ater, VP of Sales at TPGi.

Orange Comet and Universal Products & Experiences Dive Into JAWS: Infested Waters with New Experience on Roblox

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Orange Comet, Inc, a next-gen gaming and entertainment company, is set to make waves with an exciting new project. Today, the company proudly announces its collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences to bring JAWS, the 1975 landmark film from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, to an all-new audience through an immersive experience entitled JAWS: Infested Waters. Currently in soft launch, this adrenaline-charged experience unfolds on Roblox, the immersive platform for communication and connection.

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  • Today, the company proudly announces its collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences to bring JAWS, the 1975 landmark film from Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, to an all-new audience through an immersive experience entitled JAWS: Infested Waters.
  • Orange Comet and Universal Products & Experiences Dive Into JAWS: Infested Waters with New Experience on Roblox
    Capturing the essence of the breathtaking and terrifying action-thriller, the JAWS: Infested Waters experience on Roblox is a group survival adventure that thrusts visitors into the heart of the action.
  • The JAWS: Infested Waters experience is designed to offer a multifaceted experience that combines elements of strategy, teamwork, and action.
  • Get ready to dive into terrifying waters as JAWS: Infested Waters comes to Roblox for a new generation of thrill-seekers.

Caution! Be on the Lookout for Sharks in Arcades and Gamerooms Worldwide as JAWS Pinball Launches at CES 2024

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
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Players will experience the original trilogy of films like never before with brand-new mechanical features inspired by iconic movie moments and state-of-the-art technology.

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  • Players will experience the original trilogy of films like never before with brand-new mechanical features inspired by iconic movie moments and state-of-the-art technology.
  • JAWS pinball games are available in Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition (LE) models.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240104942301/en/
    JAWS brings players to the beloved, fictional locale of Amity Island, located off the coast of Long Island, New York.
  • Playing as Quint, Stern’s JAWS pinball games will have players grabbing their harpoons and helping Amity Island save the Fourth of July!

Travis Association for the Blind Empowers Its Visually Impaired Workforce With Manhattan Scale™ Warehouse Management System

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
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Manhattan Associates Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH) today announced the successful implementation of Manhattan SCALETM Warehouse Management System at Travis Association for the Blind , a non-profit organization dedicated to providing jobs and career training to deaf and visually impaired workers.

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  • Manhattan Associates Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH) today announced the successful implementation of Manhattan SCALETM Warehouse Management System at Travis Association for the Blind , a non-profit organization dedicated to providing jobs and career training to deaf and visually impaired workers.
  • Manhattan SCALE Warehouse Management System’s user-friendly design and ability to integrate with assistive technologies have not only streamlined warehouse operations but have also empowered individuals with disabilities to achieve new levels of productivity.
  • Raelene Gomes, IT service delivery manager at Travis Association’s technology partner, Okin Process, said, "The training and technology provided by Manhattan Associates has transformed our visually impaired employees into a highly skilled workforce.
  • "The seamless implementation of Manhattan SCALE demonstrates our dedication to leveraging innovative technology to enable unprecedented levels of accessibility and performance."

Penn State Partners with TPGi® to Make Food Service Kiosks Accessible for Blind and Low-Vision Users

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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CLEARWATER, Fla., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Penn State has partnered with TPGi®, a Vispero® company and global leader in accessibility software and services, to assist in providing students and faculty with more accessible food service kiosks. 

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  • CLEARWATER, Fla., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Penn State has partnered with TPGi®, a Vispero® company and global leader in accessibility software and services, to assist in providing students and faculty with more accessible food service kiosks.
  • As a part of its mission, Penn State says its "purpose is to bring positive impact to humanity.
  • "Penn State is committed to accessibility and maintaining high standards for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging," said Karen Kreger, Penn State assistant vice president for housing and food services.
  • "Partnering with TPGi® and utilizing the JAWS® for Kiosk screen reader software is another way we are working toward making Penn State a more inclusive campus."

Vispero® to Demonstrate Innovative Screen Reader Software for Accessible Point of Sale Systems at National Restaurant Association Conference

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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
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CLEARWATER, Fla., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vispero™ and TPGi® are pleased to announce that the most popular screen reader worldwide, JAWS®, is now available in kiosks and other self-service devices. This software will allow all enterprises, including restaurants, to increase their revenue by capturing the overlooked, underserved market of customers with visual impairments. It empowers users who are blind or have low vision to enjoy increased independence when performing tasks such as ordering at a quick-service restaurant or café.

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  • This software will allow all enterprises, including restaurants, to increase their revenue by capturing the overlooked, underserved market of customers with visual impairments.
  • It empowers users who are blind or have low vision to enjoy increased independence when performing tasks such as ordering at a quick-service restaurant or café.
  • JAWS for Kiosk software is an enterprise-supported screen reader which provides a text-to-speech audio output on self-service kiosks.
  • TPGi will demonstrate JAWS for Kiosk at the National Restaurant Association, Booth 6966, on May 20-23, 2023, in Chicago, Illinois.

Leading Self-Service Kiosk Technology Wins Accessibility Award

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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CLEARWATER, Fla., Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vispero™ – the global leader for assistive technology products for the blind and low-vision community and provider of JAWS®, the world's most widely used screen reader, announces that JAWS for Kiosk was awarded the inaugural accessibility award at the Self-Service Innovation Summit (SSIS) 2022.

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  • This award celebrates, "solutions that have made a product or service more accessible to people living with disabilities."
  • JAWS for Kiosk continues to receive high-praise, building on the Living the Values Award and first place Judge's Choice Award honors at the TravelAbility Summit Launchpad in 2021.
  • "JAWS for Kiosk is synonymous with kiosk accessibility, creating a best-in-class accessible self-service solution," points out Laura Miller, Director of Business Development, Vispero.
  • Miller called upon kiosk, self-service, and micro market providers to "consider accessibility early in their design and development process."

TPGi Announces Immediate Release of JAWS for Kiosk (Android®)

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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CLEARWATER, Fla., Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vispero™, the global leader for assistive technology products for the blind and low-vision community and provider of JAWS®, the world's most widely used screen reader, announces that JAWS for Kiosk is now available for Android systems. This is the only screen reader specifically designed to support Android kiosks.

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  • JAWS for Kiosk software is an integral addition to a kiosk project that makes kiosks accessibleandusable for all."
  • JAWS for Kiosk works with EloView, Elo's mobile device management software to deploy and securely manage Elo Android-powered touchscreen computers.
  • EloView enables kiosk administrators to package JAWS with their primary application and remotely deploy the solution to kiosks worldwide.
  • This approach allows Elo customers to integrate text-to-speech audio with any kiosk app whether at a self-order kiosk at your favorite restaurant, a healthcare check-in kiosk, or a ticketing kiosk at an amusement park.