Through their long-term partnership, EssilorLuxottica and Meta will deliver their second line of AI glasses with the Oakley brand, following Ray-Ban Meta.

EssilorLuxottica and Meta Platforms announced Oakley Meta, a new category of Performance AI glasses that pair Meta’s industry-leading AI technology with Oakley’s pioneering design and PRIZM lenses to transform how consumers experience their biggest wins – on and off the field. Following the category-defining success of Ray-Ban Meta, the #1 selling AI glasses in the world which have sold millions of units since launch, Oakley Meta glasses will be the next product line to come from this long-term partnership.

Oakley Meta HSTN, the first product in the collection, will include key tech improvements, including Ultra HD 3K recording, so videos will be clearer and higher resolution than Full HD (1080p). People can enjoy their favourite music and podcasts with powerful open-ear speakers seamlessly integrated into the frames. Oakley Meta HSTN will also provide 40% longer battery life, lasting up to eight hours of typical use and up to 19 hours on standby. The glasses come with a charging case that can deliver up to 48 hours of charging on the go.

Consumers have the option to fit their Oakley Meta HSTN with Oakley PRIZM Lens technology, one of the most advanced innovations in lens design. This revolutionary technology fine-tunes the light spectrum, amplifying colour while filtering out visual noise. This allows subtle visual cues to come sharply into view, helping wearers see more, react quicker and perform at their peak.  

“This marks a bold new chapter in our wearables journey. With Oakley’s iconic design legacy and Meta’s breakthroughs in AI and spatial computing, we’re setting a new standard for the industry,” said Rocco Basilico, Chief Wearables Officer at EssilorLuxottica. “It’s part of a broader multi-brand, multi-technology strategy that reflects the scale of our ambition: to build a connected eyewear category that spans lifestyles, communities and use cases. We’re combining design, utility, and emotion to deepen human connection and unlock new potential through the lens of every brand we touch. And there is far more to come.”

“For 50 years, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of what is possible, obsessed with solving unsolved problems,” said Caio Amato, Global President of Oakley. “Together with Meta we are setting new bounds of reality – It is not only about pushing forward performance, but also about amplifying human potential as never before. And this is just the 1st chapter of a new era for sports.”

“Glasses have emerged as the ideal tool for people to listen to music, capture videos, and get the help of a powerful AI assistant,” said Alex Himel, VP of Wearables at Meta. “We’re proud of the success of Ray-Ban Meta glasses and excited to now expand our work with Oakley, the most iconic eyewear brand in sports innovation. Our teams have been working together for years to understand the unique needs of athletes, and we can’t wait to deliver new experiences that integrate into their everyday life, both on and off the field.”

The Oakley Meta HSTN collection includes six frame and lens colour combinations, designed to be prescription lens-compatible:

• Oakley Meta HSTN Warm Grey with PRIZM Ruby Lenses 
• Oakley Meta HSTN Black with PRIZM Polar Black Lenses 
• Oakley Meta HSTN Brown Smoke with PRIZM Polar Deep-Water Lenses 
• Oakley Meta HSTN Black with Transitions Amethyst Lenses 
• Oakley Meta HSTN Clear with Transitions Grey Lenses 
• Oakley Meta HSTN Black with Clear Lenses

EssilorLuxottica and Meta have been collaborating successfully since 2019. Ray-Ban Meta glasses, which debuted in 2023, broke through smart eyewear barriers by striking the right balance between aesthetic, functionality and wearability, leading to widespread consumer adoption.

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The launch event saw the release of the HUAWEI Mate XT | ULTIMATE DESIGN, the world’s first commercial tri-fold smartphone. Born out of a bold undertaking of the impossible, Huawei pushed boundaries to achieve a new foldable paradigm, redefining the industry.

Huawei also announced three new products: an upgraded edition of the HUAWEI MatePad Pro 13.2-inch, the brand’s first hooked earphones HUAWEI FreeArc, and the HUAWEI Band 10.

HUAWEI Mate XT | ULTIMATE DESIGN Makes Highly Anticipated Global Debut

After months of anticipation, the HUAWEI Mate XT | ULTIMATE DESIGN is now ready to make its debut worldwide. The tri-fold display is not only a pioneering innovation in the industry but also a record-breaker – it is now the thinnest foldable^[1] and the largest foldable display^[2] at the same time, measured as thin as 3.6 mm and 10.2 inches wide when unfolded.

Built with an Advanced Precision Hinge System and an ultra-large 322 cm² UTG (ultra-thin glass), the tri-fold display has achieved a new breakthrough in durability and is now the first to support inward and outward folding at the same time. This new foldable species revolutionises the display experience. Whether its horizontal and portrait browsing, a 10.2-inch large-screen immersive experience, or a split-screen efficient experience, the HUAWEI Mate XT | ULTIMATE DESIGN expands the smartphone’s functionality and turns it into a multi-scenario machine.

Users will also be able to enjoy advanced photography through Ultra Aperture XMAGE Camera, which features a 10-size Adjustable Physical Aperture that captures sharper, professional-level shots.

MatePad Pro 13.2: PC-Level Capabilities, Smart Tablet Convenience

The new HUAWEI MatePad Pro 13.2 brings PC-level professional office capabilities into the tablet industry through immersive display, flagship performance, and efficient productivity accessories.

With a 13.2″ Flexible OLED PaperMatte Display built with professional colour accuracy, 1000nits ultra-high brightness, and 2.8K ultra-high resolution, HUAWEI MatePad Pro 13.2-inch brings the ultimate display experience with life-like visuals and top-notch clarity. The smart tablet also brings PC-level WPS Office that allow desktop mode editing and presentations. Through PC-level application experience such as touch interaction, keyboard and mouse interaction, users can achieve seamless switching between PC and tablet to enjoy efficient on-the-go working.

In addition, the new HUAWEI MatePad Pro 13.2-inch 2025 is also equipped with its very own professional applications such as HUAWEI Notes and GoPaint App, equipping users to maximise productivity and creativity.

HUAWEI FreeArc: Huawei’s Fresh New Take on Open-Ear Earbuds

Huawei also announces HUAWEI FreeArc, its very first open-ear earbuds with earhooks. To achieve an ergonomic and breathable design, the earbuds revive Huawei’s iconic C-Bridge Design and also incorporates 0.7mm high-performance nickel-titanium (Ni-Ti) shape memory alloy that moulds easily to the user’s ears. The earbuds are also 81.5% covered in ultra-soft, skin-friendly liquid silicone for lasting comfort.

HUAWEI FreeArc delivers exceptional sound for sports enthusiasts with its 17 x 12 mm high-sensitivity driver unit, symmetrical acoustic structure, dynamic bass algorithm, and Adaptive Equal-loudness Algorithm for rich audio performance. 

HUAWEI Band 10: All-in-One Wellness Assistance

HUAWEI Band 10 offers a complete upgrade in holistic wellness, starting with sleep and emotional wellbeing. By analysing your daily routine, the Enhanced Sleep Health Assistant provides personalised sleep insights, actionable recommendations and detailed summaries of the user’s sleep patterns using HRV data, boosting overall sleep quality for vitality and performance.

With a stylish design and skin-friendly material, HUAWEI Band 10 easily elevates your everyday looks and enhances all-day wear.

An Unstoppable Force in Innovation

A lead-up from Unfold the Classic in 2024, Huawei reshapes the way we create, enjoy, and interact with information. By fostering its innovative spirit through its commitment to its users, the brand will continue to expand the realm of possibilities and shape the future of innovation.

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It is underlined that Cere, which was developed based on broad language models and trained to be empathetic, is the first mobile application of its kind developed. According to Erdem Erkul, Ph.D., the Founder and Chairman of the Board at Cerebrum Tech, “Cere is not only an influencer who keeps up with the latest trends but also a valuable colleague who streamlines business operations with its corporate version. With its user-friendly mobile application, Cere empowers users to effortlessly integrate the power of artificial intelligence into both their personal and professional lives.”

Cerebrum Tech, a forward-thinking technology company focused on developing sustainable web3 ecosystems, has announced the launch of its latest creation – the artificial intelligence chat robot, Cere. This innovative chatbot is now available on mobile application and utilises a deep learning-based, self-dependent language model structure. This technology has piqued the interest and curiosity of people worldwide following the release of ChatGPT. As the first mobile chat application in Turkey to incorporate 3D virtual characters, Cere offers language support in Turkish, English, German, Spanish, and Korean. This innovative application provides users with both text and voice chat capabilities and can be easily downloaded for free from both Google Play and the App Store. Advanced features, including those available with the Pro and Enterprise plans, are also available to users.

Erdem Erkul, Ph.D., the Founder and Chairman of the Board at Cerebrum Tech, a new-generation technology company focused on artificial intelligence and web3 technologies, explained, “Cere is an intelligent virtual character capable of providing information, offering commentary, and expressing opinions on a wide range of topics. This virtual character allows Cere to interact with users in a more authentic and effective manner. We position Cere, not just as a chatbot, but as an Artificial Intelligence Specialist and employee of our company. As an integral part of the Cereverse ecosystem, Cere also functions as an influencer who closely follows trends in technology and fashion, making it a unique addition to our team. Cere also extends its reach to social media platforms, where it continues to interact with people and share valuable insights. Our virtual character, Cere, boasts a wide range of features, including the ability to conduct research, learn quickly, and continuously improve itself. With its impressive capabilities, we believe that Cere will play an increasingly important role in our daily lives.”

Erkul, Ph.D. highlights that Cere, accessible anytime and anywhere through the mobile application, offers numerous benefits for both daily life and business settings. He explains, “Cere is a great chat friend who can provide recommendations on topics ranging from fashion to music, tailoring its suggestions to fit your mood and preferences. With features designed to meet the needs of users of all ages, Cere can share news headlines, offer recipes, and provide quick answers to questions related to education. Cere also serves as a valuable colleague – we offer a corporate version that can attend meetings on our 3D communication platform, Ceremeet, and instantly present necessary information, send transcripts and meeting summaries to your email address, or simulate job interviews to help you prepare more effectively.”

Erkul, Ph.D., reveals the exciting developments planned for future versions of Cere, stating, “Cere is an application that continuously learns and adapts to its users, enabling it to provide more accurate and effective responses over time. As Cere continues to evolve, we plan to enhance its facial expressions and movements, allowing it to express its thoughts and emotions more vividly. In addition, we are currently developing games within the Cereverse ecosystem, where users will be able to enjoy playing alongside Cere.”

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Sunway Super App is Sunway’s brand-new one-stop lifestyle super app that offers users products and services across Sunway’s businesses divisions; gives access to more than 1,500 of Sunway’s business partners and retail merchants. Sunway Theme Parks Mega Roadshow featuring myriad promotions and packages in collaboration with Sunway partners and local brands will be held across several locations throughout the nation from 9 February to 5 March 2023.

Sunway launched its brand-new one-stop lifestyle app, the Sunway Super App at the second edition of Sunway Theme Parks Mega Roadshow featuring a host of exciting promotions and packages in collaboration with Sunway partners and local brands.

The Sunway Super App is the first of its kind in Malaysia, offering its users products and services across Sunway’s businesses divisions including Sunway Theme Parks, Sunway Malls, Sunway Property, Sunway Hotels & Resorts and Sunway Healthcare. The app also provides access to more than 1,500 of Sunway’s business partners and retail merchants such as foodpanda, Grabmaid, The Lorry and many more.

Designed with user-centric features offering a seamless experience throughout each touchpoint, the super app is also a digital wallet for easy cashless transactions and quick smart parking payments across Sunway malls and buildings. On top of app exclusive super deals as well as exciting programmes and endless rewards, users will be able to enjoy the benefits of Sunway’s flagship integrated loyalty programme Sunway Pals to redeem reward points in-app or with participating merchants in-store.

“Sunway Super App is the first of its kind one-stop lifestyle Super App in Malaysia. It connects users to the products and services offered by Sunway’s expansive and extensive ecosystem – our Sunway’s business divisions and more than 1,500 of our existing retailers and business partners.

This is a significant milestone for Sunway on our continuous journey of digital transformation. It has always been one of our goals to provide a platform that offers users easy and seamless access to the benefits of our wide, extensive ecosystem,” said Kevin Khoo, Sunway Group Chief Information Officer.

At the Sunway Theme Parks Mega Roadshow, Sunway Super App users will be able to access exclusive deals from Sunway Theme Parks, Sunway eMall, Sunway Multicare Pharmacy and many more, available at the event only. The showcase will be held across several locations at different dates throughout Malaysia from 9 February to 5 March 2023.

Awesome packages for Sunway Theme Parks’ highlight attractions such as the “Sunway Lagoon’s Night Park: The Good, The Bad and The Wild”, “Camp Out!” and Sunway Lost World Of Tambun’s glamping experience awaits visitors of the showcase.

“In partnership with more than 50 brands to energise social commerce through a Malaysian owned Super App, Sunway Theme Parks for the past few decades have been offering world-class entertainment and being key landmarks for the tourism destination in this region.”

“Sunway Theme Parks Mega Roadshow aims to engage the local travel market together with our travel agent partners as the market seeks reasonable holiday packages and high-quality destinations. Our parks will continue to be the top tourist hub right within Sunway’s integrated cities,” said Calvin Ho, Executive Director of Sunway Theme Parks.

Sunway Theme Parks Mega Roadshow Dates

Sunway Pyramid Mall, Sunway City Kuala Lumpur

9 February 2023 until 12 February 2023

AEON Mall Tebrau, Tebrau City Johor

14 February 2023 until 19 February 2023

Sunway Big Box Retail Park, Sunway City Iskandar Puteri, Johor

23 February 2023 until 26 February 2023

Sunway Carnival Mall, Penang

2 March 2023 until 5 March 2023

-PR Newswire

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Developed from JIMMY’s expertise in environmental cleaning technology, BX5 combines high-frequency tapping, strong suction power, UV light, ultrasound, Allergy UK certification, and other advanced features. The result is a highly competitive vacuum cleaner and a solution for easy, effective, and efficient dust mite removal.

BX5 is engineered specifically to solve the problem of dust mites which are a microscopic arachnid that feed on constantly shedding human skin cells. People can have allergic reactions by inhaling the proteins in dust that mites produce. There can be 10 trillion stubborn dust mites hiding in a single bed, causing countless suffering for people.

The specially designed patented composite brushroll from JIMMY includes rubber strips and nylon hair strips, and taps up to 15,000 times per minute, revealing dust mites deep inside the mattress, which can then be sucked up.

Dust mites can easily and effectively be sucked up from beds with up to 16 kPa of suction power made possible by the new-generation high precision 600W motor inside BX5, empowering a more thorough clean. Additionally, the motor makes minimum noise, saves energy, and works efficiently. BX5’s suction inlet is 245mm wide, allowing a king-sized bed to be cleaned up within minutes.

When BX5 is used to clean beds, the UV LED light emits 237nm wavelength ultraviolet rays, effectively eliminating 99.9% of dust mites and bacteria. BX5 reduces concern about UV exposure as it is equipped with an infrared detector, which automatically turns off the UV light when the machine is lifted more than 5cm above the surface or at an angle exceeding 30 degrees.

Normally, it is difficult to know how well dust mites have been cleaned as they are too tiny to see, but BX5’s dust mite and allergy removal effectiveness has been tested by the Allergy UK Foundation and certified for its 99.9% mite removal rate providing reassurance of a practically dust-mite-free bed or sofa.

BX5 not only cleans and sucks up dust mites from beds, but also hinders their breeding with ultrasound, which travels through the mattress and destroys the nerves of the mites. And it is safe even for babies. Mattresses and sofas will stay clean and hygienic for longer periods of time and won’t require frequent cleaning.

While the Strong Mode of BX5 effectively cleans bedding, mattresses, and sofas, there is also a Gentle Mode suitable for cleaning thin cotton fabric such as silk when necessary. An indicator light displays which mode is in use and modes can be switched effortlessly when cleaning beds, sofas, pillows, and furry toys.

Although BX5 is designed for capability and effect, it doesn’t compromise on user-friendliness. The 0.5L dust cup means bigger capacity and less emptying. BX5’s dust cup and filter are both detachable and can be easily washed with water. And the mesh of BX5’s filter is made of 304-grade stainless steel, making it more durable and longer-lasting.

-PR Newswire

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Canon announced the SELPHY CP1500, a new wireless compact photo printer that injects fun and spontaneity into your life. The SELPHY CP1500 is easy to use and promises to delight with personalised, high quality print-outs. Be it adorning your home with your favourite photo, making creative photo projects or sharing photos taken at events, the possibilities are endless. Available in black and white, the SELPHY CP1500 takes on a clean, minimalistic design which is aesthetically pleasing to the eye.

“Captured moments in our life can be easily forgotten due to the numerous images we take each day. Now with our new portable SELPHY CP1500, documenting and sharing life’s moments is much simpler. Physical printouts from a shoot might help people connect as they cherish their shared experiences. With some new features included, users now can add their personalised touch to their printouts and make them truly theirs,” said Hunter Zhang, Director of Imaging Communications Business Division, Canon Marketing Malaysia.

There is so much more that you can do with physical photo prints. You can say that compact photo printers like SELPHY print life into digital photos! Inheriting the imaging quality of the SELPHY series, the SELPHY CP1500 further enhances the vividness of portrait prints. In addition to the use of dye sublimation technology, which enables smoother colour tones and richer gradations, the SELPHY CP1500 comes with an automatic correction function that adjusts the brightness, saturation, contrast and tones in images for a better, clearer finish.

At the end of the printing process, a special overcoat finish is applied to protect the photo from water, dirt, colour fading, and even fingerprints. Whether the photo was a quick smartphone snapshot, or a photographic work shot on a camera, it will stay in pristine condition for up to 100 years when preserved in an album.

With the upgraded SELPHY Photo Layout 3.0 smartphone app, the SELPHY CP1500 also lets you add patterned overcoats to decorate your photos. Frame your image with stars or fill it with cascading flowers and other patterns to your heart’s desire.

Users can personalise the print further by including a QR code – whether it links to a photo album, a video, an online map with the photo location or even a secret message just for the recipient, the possibilities are endless!

With its simple, minimalistic design, the SELPHY CP1500 is not only small and light but also easy to operate. The ease of use expands to its high connectivity. Whether it’s through Wi-Fi or a USB Type-C cable, users can print images from their smartphone, camera, or computer any time—or even just by directly inserting an SD card or USB flash drive.

For users printing from a mobile device, the upgraded SELPHY Photo Layout 3.0 smartphone app, supported on iOS, iPadOS, and Android OS, can now also access camera or smartphone images uploaded onto image.canon, social media, or elsewhere on the cloud, allowing them to be turned into high-quality prints easily.

At any one time, up to eight smartphones can be connected to the SELPHY CP1500, so it’s perfect for shared use at parties and events. Pairing is quick and easy: simply scan a QR code with the SELPHY Photo Layout app to connect and let the fun begin!

Postcard sized prints (approx. 100 x 148mm) can be made in approximately 41 seconds while card-size prints (54 x 86mm) can be made in just around 23 seconds. For added portability, the new NB-CP2LI battery pack (sold separately) provides up to 72 postcard-sized prints from a single charge—up from the 54 prints on the predecessor

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Global technology brand OPPO today announced the launch of its luxury smartphone series, the Find X5 which is available in stores on 23rd June. The Find X5 Series elevates the Find X series to a whole new level of beauty – both aesthetic and in terms of capabilities, redrawing the boundaries of the mobile experience across design, imaging, battery technology and performance.

The series includes two variations, the Find X5 Pro and Find X5, raising the bar on smartphone imaging and premium design. Bursting with industry-leading highlights, the Find X5 Series boasts a futuristic aesthetic and world-first imaging experiences.

MariSilicon X — OPPO’s self-designed imaging NPU announced at OPPO INNO DAY 2021 — makes its debut on the Find X5 Series. The NPU and its advanced in-house algorithms, including AINR, deliver a leap in computational photography performance. Taking quality to new heights with its cutting-edge 6nm architecture, real-time RAW processing, and superb computing power, the Find X5 Series is the first flagship smartphone series capable of capturing clear 4K Ultra Night Video that can rival what is seen by the human eye.

Following its long-held mission to bring both natural and professional colours to smartphone imaging, OPPO has joined hands with Hasselblad to bring its Natural Colour Calibration to the Find X5 Series, empowering users to unlock more emotive moments.

OPPO marries breathtaking high-end design with best-in-class technology and camera innovation. With an ultra-hard, true ceramic back, the Find X5 Pro achieves clean, modern sophistication while creating a surface texture that reduces fingerprints, and follows a perfectly-smooth, uniform incline to gently cushion the camera module. The Find X5 Pro also includes the outstanding dual flagship main cameras, 5-Axis OIS, 120Hz billion-colour display, support for 80W SUPERVOOC charging, 50W AIRVOOC wireless charging and more.

Ethan Xue, President of OPPO MEA said, “Building on the core DNA of the OPPO Find X Series that was a hit with consumers and critics alike, the Find X5 Series is the perfect balance of beauty, performance and capability. The Find X5 Series is testament to OPPO’s commitment to developing innovations that revolve around user experience, with technological advancements that allow consumers to get the best out of their smartphone with every use.

To celebrate the launch of the Find X5 series, OPPO is inviting customers to participate in the #EmpowerEveryMoment activation to win a Find X5. To enter users are invited to identify, appreciate, and empower different moments of their lives, capturing their most empowering moments, and sharing with OPPO using the hashtag and tagging @OPPOArabia on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook.

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The successful launch further expands the world’s largest SAR satellite constellation and includes the second and third satellites built, licensed and operated by ICEYE US.

ICEYE, the global leader in persistent monitoring with radar satellite imaging and an expert in flood and natural catastrophe (NatCat) solutions, has successfully launched five new SAR satellites. All spacecraft were launched on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 smallsat rideshare mission via EXOLAUNCH from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Communication has successfully been established with each spacecraft. ICEYE and ICEYE US have now deployed 21 satellites since 2018, including both commercial and dedicated customer missions.

ICEYE’s satellite constellation is designed to provide customers with reliable and frequent imagery enabling the rapid detection and tracking of changes on the Earth’s surface, regardless of time of day, or weather conditions. This capability is vital for government and commercial uses in various sectors, including insurance, natural catastrophe response and recovery, national security, defense, humanitarian relief and climate change monitoring.

“The ICEYE team has launched 21 small radar imaging satellites in a few short years, which is a remarkable feat to accomplish,” says Rafal Modrzewski, CEO and Co-founder of ICEYE. “The world needs these sources of objective truth data now more than ever. With this launch, we’ll have increased performance and capacity to further support our customers and our growth across current and emerging vertical markets.”

The launch also included the second and third satellites built, licensed and operated by ICEYE US. ICEYE US, a subsidiary of ICEYE, established a satellite manufacturing facility early last year at its headquarters in Irvine, California. The newly launched ICEYE US satellites are licensed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and will be operated and controlled exclusively from the company’s 24/7 Mission Operations Center in Irvine.

“Expanding our fleet of US built satellites is a critical step that expands our capability to support our customers across the U.S. Government,” says Jerry Welsh, CEO of ICEYE US. “We are seeing a shift in the U.S. and international government sector that is now looking to fully leverage and integrate commercial remote sensing technologies into their collection architectures.”

Two of the satellites launched are provided directly to the Brazilian Air Force. The Air Force will operate the satellites in support of environmental and national security objectives. Due to Brazil’s cloudy weather, SAR satellites that can image the earth during the night or through clouds have an important advantage in gathering actionable insights.

Later this year, ICEYE plans on adding up to five additional satellites to its constellation including more satellites manufactured by ICEYE US.

-PR Newswire

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• Built-in Dolby Atmos spatial audio for the ultimate in immersion – tuned

by the engineering team behind the world’s most highly respected recording studio monitors

• Enjoy all the music you love instantly with the Bowers & Wilkins Music App, ensuring high-resolution music streaming from a wide range of services

Bowers & Wilkins, the renowned British audio brand, has unveiled its all-new state-of-the art sound bar, the Panorama 3. Designed to get the most from the latest in immersive spatial audio, the elegant Panorama 3 is an all-in-one solution offering outstanding, room-filling sound with films, TV shows, games, and your favourite music.

A rich heritage in film sound

For over 40 years, artists, composers and recording studios the world over have trusted Bowers & Wilkins loudspeakers to help them create the movie soundtracks that have shaped a generation. From films as world-famous as Return Of The Jedi and Raiders Of The Lost Ark through to epics such as The Lord Of The Rings and The Avengers, Bowers & Wilkins speakers have played a crucial role in the creation of each iconic score.

So it’s no surprise that with the same team of Bowers & Wilkins acoustic engineers defining the sound quality of the new Panorama 3, the brand’s first Dolby Atmos sound bar, great sound is guaranteed.

A strong legacy of excellence

Bowers & Wilkins introduced its first sound bar, the Panorama, back in 2009. Named in tribute to two iconic film technologies from the golden age of cinema – Panavision and Cinerama – the Panorama defined a new concept for sound bar design. Unlike most rivals, it was conceived as a premium, no-compromise product offering the best possible sound quality from a single speaker, with no need for an external subwoofer or other add-ons. In 2013 we updated that successful original premise with the improved Panorama 2, which featured upgraded drive units for even better sound, plus HDMI inputs for easier connectivity.

The new Panorama 3 builds on the proven heritage of its two forebears. As with those models, it has been specifically designed to offer great sound from just one elegant component, with no need for an external subwoofer. At just 65mm high, 140mm deep and 1210mm wide, its elegant design and low profile makes it easier to install, easier to set up and easier to live with than most rivals – but despite its slim proportions, Panorama 3 still features 13 individual drive units arranged in a 3.1.2 configuration. The result is a room- filling, powerful sound no one-box rival can match.

Immersive spatial audio

Panorama 3 is the first Bowers & Wilkins sound bar to feature true Dolby Atmos upwards-firing drive units. Specifically engineered by Bowers & Wilkins to excel with spatial audio soundtracks and carefully angled on the top of the sound bar enclosure to deliver optimal immersion, these 50mm drive units are accompanied by a sophisticated Dolby Atmos decoder and processor to deliver great sound from spatial audio soundtracks on TV, film, game and music streams. The same decoder will also handle Dolby Digital and Dolby TrueHD audio streams, where present.

The twin Atmos upwards-firing drive units complement the Panorama 3’s forward-firing array of drive units, which is arranged in a classic left, centre, right (LCR) configuration, each with twin 50mm midrange drivers partnered by fully decoupled 19mm titanium-dome tweeters. Finally, there are twin 100mm subwoofers mounted in a substantial acoustic volume that forms the majority portion of the enclosure, ensuring deep, extended bass with no need for an external subwoofer.

Panorama 3 is among the most powerful sound bars in its class, with a total of 400W of output: 40W to each tweeter, 40W to each pair of midrange drive units, 40W to each subwoofer and 40W to each Dolby Atmos Elevation drive unit.

Installation and set-up is easy with Panorama 3. Its low profile makes it easy to place on a piece of furniture in front of your TV without obstructing the bottom of your screen: alternatively, a metal wall bracket is included in the box if you prefer to mount your sound bar on the wall. Connection is simple: just one ARC/eARC HDMI connection is all you need to link your Panorama 3 to your TV and to share the sound from any other sources you may also have, such as a set-top-box or games console. Once connected via HDMI, you can use your TV or satellite/cable box remote to control the Panorama 3’s volume and power functions. An optical digital input is also provided for older TVs: if connected in this way, Panorama 3 can learn key TV remote control commands to ensure a seamless user experience.

Streaming in high resolution

As you would expect from a brand with such a rich history in stereo sound, the Panorama 3 also excels with music. It includes both AirPlay 2 and aptX Adaptive Bluetooth, so both iOS and Android users can easily stream their favourite music to it from their mobile devices. Spotify fans can also enjoy the convenience of Spotify Connect, ensuring both high-quality sound and convenient, easy operation. And for high-resolution listening plus the most seamless user experience, the new Panorama 3 also supports the Bowers & Wilkins Music App, giving listeners instant access to a host of streaming services including Deezer, Last.fm, Qobuz, Soundcloud, TIDAL and TuneIn – and the list of available services is set to expand still more this year.

Panorama 3 also includes simple capacitive-touch ‘hidden until lit’ buttons on its top surface for instant control should you not have your phone immediately to hand – and it also features built-in Alexa, giving effortless voice control over your listening.

Finally, and like its iconic Zeppelin stablemate, Panorama 3 has been engineered to last. Its powerful digital ‘brain’ can be upgraded over time, with multi-room capability planned for introduction shortly after launch. That will make it compatible with both other Panoramas or other Zeppelins in a multiroom environment or, if you prefer, a multiroom system based on Bowers & Wilkins Formation products.

Commenting on the launch, Stephanie Willems, Brand President of Bowers & Wilkins, said, “We are thrilled to launch the new Panorama 3, our first Dolby Atmos sound bar. It combines all the performance and pedigree of a Bowers & Wilkins product with the best in elegant design and effortless usability. I’m sure our fans will love its class-leading combination of room-filling sound and comprehensive features.”

Sleek, smart, easy to install and thrilling to listen to, the new Panorama 3 is the sound bar you’ve been waiting for. With it, you can finally experience all the movies, TV shows and music you love as they were meant to be heard.

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Flow – an hourly hotel booking app, is now available in Malaysia. The app is looking to revolutionise the way guests view and use luxury hotels by introducing Klang Valley residents to the concept and possibilities of daycations and micro-stays at some of the best hotels in town. The Flow app and its platform open up a world of 3- to 5-star hotel room bookings on an hourly basis and is designed to provide users with a convenient, affordable, and accessible tool to maximise the potential and use cases for hotel rooms.

“Flow is designed to open up a whole new world of possibilities for busy and spontaneous young adults, all just by reimagining how hotel rooms can be used. We have taken a concept previously only reserved for budget hotels and through technology and ingenuity, successfully applied it to 3- to 5-star hotels across the globe. Whether they’re looking to relax, escape, have fun or perhaps to just find some privacy – Flow allows them to book a micro-stay at hotels just as quickly as they can upload a picture on Instagram,” said Eric Lai, co-founder of Flow.

Flow offers users unparalleled customizability and convenience when it comes to booking hotel rooms. Users can open the app anytime they want and make hotel reservations without concerning themselves with the restrictions of standard check-in and checkout times – even customize their experience by the hour and only pay for that specific amount of time. This approach ensures that the experience can be kept affordable and within any type of budget even while staying at 5-star accommodations.

The dedication of the founders to maintaining the diversity in the types of hotels offered allows for users to choose options that are easily accessible. Many might even be able to choose hotels within walking distance or one-train stop away from their place of residence or offices making those micro-getaways easily accomplishable. The app does not only provide a variety of hotels via a list but instead it also features a map function that allows users to explore options most accessible to them.

Elaborating further, Eric said, “In today’s economic climate having the option to relax in private for a few hours can make a world of difference. In Hong Kong the housing crisis keeps young adults at their parents’ homes and while here in Malaysia the culture seems to keep them there. Although many might find comfort in being home with their parents to help them navigate life, often these young adults need privacy or space to be themselves or even spend some time with romantic partners.”

“Stressful day at work and need somewhere to unwind for a few hours, Flow has got you covered. Feeling like using top-class fitness facilities like the gym and pool that only a 5-star hotel can offer, Flow has you covered too. Whatever the occasion, however short, with Flow you are able to experience the same level of luxury only at a better price.” Eric added.

To book through the Flow App, users only need to download the app and register their details accordingly. From there booking is a breeze. Users are able to select from a wide selection of hotels and can then specify their preferred time slot or hourly period. As payments are to be made at the hotel, users do not have to worry about making payment in advance and they are guaranteed free cancellation before the stipulated check-in time.

Flow was first launched in Hong Kong in 2018, inspired by their own personal journeys and the needs of the youth market in Hong Kong. Following a rousing reception in their home market that resulted in over 200,000 app downloads and 100,000 registered users, Flow branched out to Macau and Singapore along with expanding their services into co-working spaces. Now their most recent venture sees the brand expand into the Malaysian market.

All in the Flow app boast a selection of over 300, 3- to 5-star hotels across the app, with 40 hotelsoptions now available for hourly booking in the Klang Valley area including Pullman Hotel, MiCasa All Suites and InterContinental Kuala Lumpur. Through the rest of 2022, Flow is looking to broaden their list of hotels in Malaysia to cover other major cities, including Penang and Johor Bharu, to bring their innovative approach to hotel bookings to Malaysians across the country. Currently, hotel rooms on Flow are available between the price range of RM40 – RM300.

To try out hourly hotel booking through the Flow app – download the app here. For more info on Flow, visit the website: https://app.flowtheroom.com/my/en/app

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