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CANDY CRUSH SAGA CELEBRATES TEN ICONIC YEARS OF FUN BY TAKING OVER THE NEW YORK CITY SKYLINE WITH A MESMERIZING DRONE PERFORMANCE

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The Drone Performance Marks the Lead Up to the Game’s 10 Year Anniversary on November 14th and a Treasure Trove of In-Game Rewards for Players Across the World

NEW YORK, Nov. 4, 2022 /CNW/ — Candy Crush Saga, the iconic match-3 mobile puzzle game that hosts millions of players every day, is celebrating 10 years of fun, billions of candies matched and countless moments of joy for players across the globe. To mark the occasion, downtown Manhattan was transformed into a candified carnival. Viewers enjoyed a spectacular takeover of the New York City skyline as hundreds of glowing drones took Candy Crush Saga from the mobile phone to the biggest screen on Earth – the sky.

 

For 10 sweet minutes, candies were matched at over 1,000 times the size seen on a mobile phone in a stunning performance by 500 synchronized drones. From electrifying Color Bombs to a larger-than-life Tiffi, some of the game’s most iconic elements took flight in the night sky.

Throughout the night, over 1,000 people joined in the fun at Battery Park Esplanade, while listening to a live DJ, Luda Love and enjoying Candy Crush Saga inspired food, drinks, a gigantic, adult, ball-pit, carnival games, and more. Beyond the candified carnival space, the show could be seen by countless New Yorkers from downtown to midtown as well as New Jersey residents across the Hudson.

“We are honored to celebrate such an incredible milestone for Candy Crush Saga,” said Fernanda Romano, Chief Marketing Officer at King. “Candy Crush Saga is one of the most beloved mobile games of all time and remains a daily source of fun in millions of peoples’ lives. We wanted to mark this momentous anniversary by showcasing some of Candy Crush Saga’s most iconic elements in a larger-than-life way above the world’s most iconic city skyline. We’re incredibly thankful to our players around the world who have kept us thriving for the last 10 years, and we are committed to continue making the world more playful for many years to come.”

“We wanted to help tell the Candy Crush Saga story in the most breathtaking way possible,” said Jeff Kaplan, General Manager, Pixis Drones. “The game is brimming with beautiful iconography, but bringing that to life required months of collaboration and the full breadth of Pixis’ engineering and design expertise. The end-product is one of the most sophisticated and vibrant performances we’ve executed, and we’re thrilled to have partnered with Candy Crush Saga to help mark such a special moment.”

Beginning November 4th, on National Candy Day, Candy Crush Saga is providing daily in-game rewards, kicking off the #10YearsOfFun celebrations with unlimited lives across the globe. A flurry of surprises from Color Bombs to Lollipop Hammers and more will be released every day in the lead-up to the official anniversary date on November 14th. Download the Candy Crush Saga app via Apple App Store, Google Play, Microsoft Store, Amazon App Store and Facebook to get in on the fun.

Candy Crush Saga has become a global phenomenon, attracting hundreds of millions of players from around the world. As one of the most played mobile games year in and year out, it’s been downloaded more than three billion times since it launched in 2012. As of Q2 2022, Candy Crush was the top-grossing game franchise in the U.S. app stores for the 20th consecutive quarter. To date, over five trillion levels of Candy Crush Saga have been played in 200 countries and territories.

Follow @candycrushsaga or visit www.candycrushsaga.com to stay updated on all of the incredible global activity to celebrate ten years of Candy Crush Saga.

About King

King is the game developer behind the world-famous Candy Crush franchise, as well as mobile game hits including Farm Heroes Saga, Bubble Witch Saga and Pet Rescue Saga. Candy Crush is the top-grossing franchise in US app stores, a position it has held for the last five years, and King’s games are being played by 240 million monthly active users as of Q2 2022. King, which is part of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI) since its acquisition in 2016, employs nearly 2,000 people in game studios in Stockholm, Malmö, London, Barcelona and Berlin and offices in San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles and Malta.

© 2022 King.com Ltd. King, the King crown logo, Candy Crush, the Tiffi character, Candy Crush Saga and related marks are trademarks of King.com Ltd and/or related entities.

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TI Chief Financial Officer Rafael Lizardi to speak at Morgan Stanley investor conference

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DALLAS, Feb. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (Nasdaq: TXN) Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Rafael Lizardi will speak at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference in San Francisco on Wednesday, March 5, at 2:35 p.m. Pacific time. Lizardi will field questions from analysts and investors, as well as discuss TI’s business outlook and its strategy to address key markets for its analog and embedded processing technologies and how these capabilities position the company for growth.

The audio webcast for the conference can be accessed live through the Investor Relations section (www.ti.com/ir) of TI’s website. An archived replay will be available on the website after his remarks.  

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, personal electronics, communications equipment and enterprise systems. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com.

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Raythink Showcases Cutting-Edge Infrared Thermal Imaging Solutions for the Oil and Petrochemical Industry at EYGPES 2025

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YANTAI, China, Feb. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Raythink Technology Co., Ltd. (“Raythink”), an innovator in the infrared thermal imaging industry, makes a high-profile appearance at EGYPES 2025. Raythink™ presents its innovative technologies and thermal imaging products at Hall 1, booth 1E49, at Egypt International Exhibition Center.

The oil and petrochemical industry involves large-scale equipment and complex processes, often dealing with high temperatures, high pressures, and explosive hazards. Traditional industrial safety inspection methods face inefficiency and high risk. Infrared thermal imaging converts infrared radiation into visible thermal imaging, offering non-contact temperature measurement, high efficiency, precise equipment condition monitoring, and traceable data for the oil and petrochemical industry applications.

At this exhibition, Raythink™ presented comprehensive solutions and core products tailored to the entire production process of the oil and petrochemical industry. These solutions cover various applications, including equipment condition monitoring and fault diagnosis, pipeline leak detection, high-temperature equipment monitoring, tank level detection, and electrical equipment inspection, which aim to detect faults and improve production efficiency.

The exhibition highlights included Raythink™’s cost-effective handheld thermal imager: the RM200 series, RM305, CX200+, and CX200SE+, featuring precise temperature measurement and high-resolution infrared detectors. The RM200 series, equipped with different focusing methods and lens sizes to meet diverse customer needs. Additionally, Raythink™ introduced the RG600C and GT4260F gas infrared detection devices. The RG600C, equipped with high spatial resolution and sensitivity uncooled detector, enables non-contact temperature measurement, and visual gas leak localization while meeting daily precise temperature measurement needs, making it an ideal choice for gas leak detection, emission management, and industrial safety inspection in the oil and petrochemical industry.

The exhibition also showcased various online infrared thermal imaging solutions. The TN220, designed for real-time temperature monitoring in confined spaces such as factory power systems’ electrical cabinets, was exhibited alongside the TN460 and ATR1280. The TN460 features a fully upgraded precise temperature measurement algorithm, supporting high-precision, high-temperature equipment monitoring in the ultra-high temperature range of 0°C to +2000°C. The ATR1280 is equipped with an industry-leading 1280*1024 high-resolution infrared detector, providing more precise thermal imaging and accurate temperature measurements suitable for specific situations.

Infrared thermal imaging technology provides efficient, precise, and safe solutions for equipment condition monitoring and fault diagnosis in the oil and petrochemical industry. It helps enterprises achieve safe production, cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and intelligent transformation.

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METRO SUPPLY CHAIN CONTINUES PARTNERSHIP WITH ASTON MARTIN ARAMCO FORMULA ONE™ TEAM DRIVER LANCE STROLL

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MONTREAL, Feb. 17, 2025 /CNW/ – Today, Metro Supply Chain, a strategic supply chain solutions partner to many fast-growing and global organizations, confirmed the continuation of its successful partnership with Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team driver, as his Official Marketing Partner.

In its second year, the collaboration will see Metro Supply Chain’s distinctive logo remain prominently displayed on the Canadian driver’s newly designed race helmet for select races throughout the 2025 Formula One® season.

The partnership remains rooted in a shared championship mindset, prioritizing the relentless pursuit of excellence, whether on the track or in supply chain innovation. With a mutual focus on driving innovation and delivering performance, precision, adaptability, and seamless execution remain top priorities.

“Metro Supply Chain is excited to continue our partnership with Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team driver,” said Chiko Nanji, Founder and Group Chairman of Metro Supply Chain. “We share a belief that success comes from precision, agility, and teamwork. In racing or strategic supply chain management, every decision and detail make a difference, and we are committed to achieving successful outcomes at every opportunity.”

Lance Stroll, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team driver, adds: “I’m proud to be continuing this partnership with Metro Supply Chain and representing such a successful Canadian company with international operations as an Official Brand Ambassador. Over the past year, I’ve become even more aware of the similarities between Formula One® and supply chain innovation. We’re pushing boundaries at every opportunity to deliver the best possible performance. Like me and the team around me, Metro Supply Chain focuses on data-driven development and engineering for success.”

With a commitment to agility and accuracy, Metro Supply Chain remains a leader in providing cutting-edge supply chain solutions. The ongoing partnership with Lance Stroll underscores their shared passion for innovation at every turn.

About Metro Supply Chain

Metro Supply Chain is a strategic supply chain solutions partner to some of the world’s fastest growing and most reputable organizations. For 50 years, it has excelled at tailoring integrated, data-driven solutions, fuelled by advanced systems and technology, that fulfill complex and challenging distribution needs. Managing 19 million square feet operating out of more than 175 sites across North America and the UK with a team of 9,000, it is one of Canada’s largest privately owned supply chain solutions companies. Metro Supply Chain is a 2024 winner of Canada’s Best Managed Companies program, recognized for its strategic expertise, culture of innovation and commitment to its people and local communities.

About Lance Stroll

A mercurial talent from Canada – after blitzing the junior single-seater ranks, Lance jumped straight from F3 to F1 in 2017 while still a teenager, becoming the second youngest driver to compete in Formula 1 history. His steely determination and focus have characterised his F1 career: partnered against race winners and World Champions alike, he has always held his own. With over 150 races to his name, Lance is one of the most experienced drivers on the Formula 1 grid, now competing for Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team in his ninth season of the iconic World Championship. Renowned for his skilful race craft in the trickiest of conditions, Lance has recorded three podiums as well as snatching a sensational pole position during treacherous wet weather at Istanbul Park.

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