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Sony Electronics Launches Limited aibo Espresso Edition in the US

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Electronics Inc. today announced that the limited-quantity aibo Espresso Edition  (ERS-1000B) is now available for purchase in the United States directly from Sony. Originally released in Japan in late January 2023, the aibo Espresso Edition is the fourth color variation of the acclaimed aibo (ERS-1000) robotic "puppy" companion in the United States.

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  • Latest Sony Offering Gives Users a Customizable, Highly Social Companion Robot Puppy
    SAN DIEGO, Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Electronics Inc. today announced that the limited-quantity aibo Espresso Edition (ERS-1000B) is now available for purchase in the United States directly from Sony.
  • Originally released in Japan in late January 2023, the aibo Espresso Edition is the fourth color variation of the acclaimed aibo (ERS-1000) robotic "puppy" companion in the United States.
  • As with the current white aibo model, the aibo Espresso Edition comes with a three-year AI Cloud Plan1, charging station including both charging stand and charging mat, AC adaptor, power cord, and a special pink ball for playtime.
  • The aibo Espresso Edition is currently available on Sony's website 4 for a suggested retail price of $2,899.99, while supplies last.

Banuba TINT AI Recommendations System for Customer-Centric Solutions in Beauty Industry

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Banuba, a leading provider of augmented reality solutions, has announced the introduction of a new dataset-based recommendation system to complement its existing camera-based suggestions AI .

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  • Banuba, a leading provider of augmented reality solutions, has announced the introduction of a new dataset-based recommendation system to complement its existing camera-based suggestions AI .
  • This new system is designed to track user actions and preferences, providing personalized product and content recommendations to enhance the customer experience.
  • By tracking these actions, the AI can generate personalized recommendations tailored to each user's individual preferences and interests.
  • This new system can be used in tandem with Banuba's camera-based recommendations system, providing users with a comprehensive and ultra-personalized shopping experience.

ANCESTRY LAUNCHES PARENTAL TRAITS INHERITANCE; BRINGING A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF WHICH PARENT'S DNA HAS THE MOST INFLUENCE ON THEIR OFFSPRING'S UNIQUE DNA MAKEUP

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023

AncestryDNA + Traits now includes 43 traits with more planned for the coming months.

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  • AncestryDNA + Traits now includes 43 traits with more planned for the coming months.
  • Whether it's physical traits you can see or behavioral and personality traits you can't, DNA holds even more information than many people realize.
  • Ancestry has the largest consumer DNA network in the world and is a pioneer in consumer DNA.
  • Access to Parental Traits Inheritance* requires an AncestryDNA kit and an Ancestry subscription, including the new AncestryDNA Plus™ subscription available now for $29.99 for 6 months on Ancestry.com.

Gift of Life Marrow Registry and Miami Beach Police Department Address the Shortage of Hispanic Donors to Save Lives of Patients with Blood Cancer

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023

BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of a program to save lives this Hispanic Heritage Month, Gift of Life Marrow Registry , a Boca Raton-based blood stem cell and bone marrow registry, and the Miami Beach Police Department (MBPD), are raising awareness about the disparities faced by Latino and Hispanic patients battling blood cancer.

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  • BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of a program to save lives this Hispanic Heritage Month, Gift of Life Marrow Registry , a Boca Raton-based blood stem cell and bone marrow registry, and the Miami Beach Police Department (MBPD), are raising awareness about the disparities faced by Latino and Hispanic patients battling blood cancer.
  • The only known cure for many of these cancers is a bone marrow or blood stem cell transplant, making the worldwide bone marrow registry a lifesaving resource for the community.
  • However, because so few people with Latin ethnicity are registered as donors, only 48 percent of Hispanic cancer patients can find the matching donors who can save their lives.
  • To date, the program has added 198 new donors to the registry, raised nearly $10,000 in funds and found two lifesaving matches for blood cancer patients.

Science Table by Anatomage Brings Real Learning Experiences through Virtual Experiments

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Anatomage Inc, an education technology company, today released Science Table by Anatomage, a digital laboratory platform that enables students to perform virtual scientific experiments on a large scale 7 foot-long touch-screen table.

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  • Science Table by Anatomage inspires the next generation of learners with its 60+ virtual experiments in biology, chemistry, and physics.
  • With this in mind, Science Table by Anatomage experiments feature striking visuals bringing real-world examples into the laboratory activities.
  • To enhance student learning experiences, the Science Table by Anatomage platform makes lab experiments - integral to science learning - both safe and odorless, removing risks associated with chemical and biological hazards.
  • Reimagine your science classroom and bring STEM to life with Science Table by Anatomage's virtual experiments.

Dante Genomics partners with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to launch groundbreaking AI platform for precision medicine and clinical genomics

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dante Genomics, a global leader in genomics and precision medicine, today announced a strategic AI collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to bring generative AI to the clinical care of patients with genomic diseases.

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  • Dante Genomics' early focus on whole genome sequencing provides the company with a natural competitive advantage to build large language models (LLMs) for clinical genomics.
  • Each genome has 10,000 times more data than a traditional genetic panel and more than 20 times more data than whole exome sequencing.
  • "It was not easy, but the dedicated time and strategic investments are paying off, giving us an amazing source of data to advance LLMs for clinical genomics."
  • This is a groundbreaking use case for LLMs in genomic medicine based on extensive research into training honest and responsible AI systems.

Dante Genomics partners with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to launch groundbreaking AI platform for precision medicine and clinical genomics

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dante Genomics, a global leader in genomics and precision medicine, today announced a strategic AI collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to bring generative AI to the clinical care of patients with genomic diseases.

Key Points: 
  • Dante Genomics' early focus on whole genome sequencing provides the company with a natural competitive advantage to build large language models (LLMs) for clinical genomics.
  • Each genome has 10,000 times more data than a traditional genetic panel and more than 20 times more data than whole exome sequencing.
  • "It was not easy, but the dedicated time and strategic investments are paying off, giving us an amazing source of data to advance LLMs for clinical genomics."
  • This is a groundbreaking use case for LLMs in genomic medicine based on extensive research into training honest and responsible AI systems.

Global Pet DNA Testing Market Report 2023: Sector is Expected to Reach $640.24 Million by 2030 at a CAGR of 9.2% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Owing to a significant increase in the pet adoption rate in recent years, families are spending more time and money on their companions.

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  • Owing to a significant increase in the pet adoption rate in recent years, families are spending more time and money on their companions.
  • According to the American Pet Products Association (APPA), the U.S. pet industry expenditure reached USD 123.6 billion in 2021 from USD 103.6 billion in 2020, increasing by 19%.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in significant growth of the pet industry by setting new trends.
  • The usage of pet DNA testing and genetic profiling before breeding procedures prevents breeders from producing puppies with a high risk of diseases.

Having Committed to Growth in the New Year, Unicoeye Accelerates Its Online Expansion

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Friday, January 13, 2023

WHIPPANY, N.J., Jan. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unicoeye, an online retailer of colored contact lenses, is entering the new year with the ambitious goal of accelerating its online expansion.

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  • WHIPPANY, N.J., Jan. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Unicoeye, an online retailer of colored contact lenses, is entering the new year with the ambitious goal of accelerating its online expansion.
  • The company is committed to achieving growth in 2023 and is taking the necessary steps to ensure this goal is met.
  • To achieve its planned online expansion, Unicoeye has decided to start by adjusting product prices and hosting promotions.
  • "With the right approach, we are confident that we can reach our goals of online expansion and overall growth this year."

QIAGEN Completes Acquisition of Verogen, Strengthening Leadership in Human ID / Forensics With NGS Technologies

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Monday, January 9, 2023

QIAGEN and Verogen have been commercialization partners since announcing a distribution agreement in June 2021.

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  • QIAGEN and Verogen have been commercialization partners since announcing a distribution agreement in June 2021.
  • QIAGEN – which in the late 1990s launched the first commercial kits to purify DNA from forensic casework samples – already has a leading position in the HID / forensics market.
  • QIAGEN recently completed the full acquisition of Verogen for $150 million in cash paid from existing reserves.
  • QIAGEN currently expects about $20 million of sales from the Verogen portfolio in 2023, building on about $5 million of sales for QIAGEN in 2022 from the distribution agreement.