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David Hasselhoff makes Green Tuesday Moves with PlanetPlay to help fight climate change with video games

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Hollywood icon David ‘The Hoff’ Hasselhoff joins PlanetPlay’s global alliance of amazing video games, influencers and environmental causes for an unprecedented climate change collaboration

LONDON, July 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Legendary actor and singer David Hasselhoff – AKA ‘The Hoff’ – has joined the world’s leading video game studios in supporting not-for-profit PlanetPlay’s ever-growing Make Green Tuesday Moves (MGTM) initiative – which enables players to make a real-world impact in the fight against climate change.

Starting today, Tuesday July 2nd 2024, each participating game is launching specially created green items featuring The Hoff, which will be exclusive to the MGTM movement and remain live until the next monthly activation begins.

Proceeds from the sale of The Hoff’s content – which can comprise new and/or upcycled DLC goods such as characters, skins and items – will be invested into fully certified sustainability projects by PlanetPlay’s eco-donate platform.

Watch these exclusive video messages from The Hoff, explaining how MGTM works and why he’s backing the initiative: Video #1 | Video #2 | Video #3

The Hoff, star of global smash hit TV series’ Knight Rider and Baywatch, is proud to be MGTM’s first ‘Star of the Month’ from the world of entertainment, supported by a huge social media campaign, helping to inspire gamers all around the world to ‘Make Green Tuesday Moves’.

Among the games featuring The Hoff’s green DLC as part of July’s MGTM are Avakin Life (Lockwood Publishing), Bowling Club (Boombit), Car Driving School (Boombit), Cook & Merge (Supersolid), Crazy Defence Heroes (Animoca Brands), Darts Club (Boombit), Dawn Of Ages (Boombit), Fishing Clash (Ten Square Games), Hunt Royale (Boombit), Nitro Nation (CM Games), Peridot (Niantic), Piper Pets Cafe (Tripledot), Solitaire (Tripledot), Subway Surfers (SYBO), The Great Ocean (Actrio), Tile Dynasty (Tripledot), Top Drives (Hutch), Train Station 2 (Pixel Federation), Triple Title (Tripledot) and Wooduku (Tripledot).

For a full list of MGTM games & partners click here.

Google is also supporting the innovative MGTM movement with a dedicated page on the GooglePlay app store, featuring an overview of the mission, a showcase of The Hoff’s videos, and all participating games from July 2-15 across all English-speaking territories.

These games collectively have over 36 million daily players1, with games that have been played over 4 billion times2.

All gamers need to do to get involved in MGTM is harness their #PassiveActivism, by continuing to play the games they love to contribute to amazing sustainability causes – all supported by The Hoff!

These sustainability causes include the Hongera Project, which helps families in Kenya improve their living conditions by manufacturing and distributing clean cookstoves, and the WAI Wanaka water conservation project in New Zealand.

For more information about PlanetPlay and Make Green Tuesday Moves, click here.

To download The Hoff’s Make Green Tuesday Moves media assets, click here.

David Hasselhoff said: “As someone who has spent years entertaining audiences around the world, I know the power of influence. Climate change isn’t just a distant threat; it’s here and now. By joining the Make Green Tuesday Moves initiative, we can turn our everyday gaming into a force for good. Let’s make every play for our planet. Together, we can create a legacy of sustainability for future generations. Stay cool, stay green, and make a difference!”

Jessica Jung, Product Manager for Peridot at Niantic, said: “We’re excited to partner with PlanetPlay for initiatives like Make Green Tuesday Moves. At the core of Niantic’s mission, we believe that we can leverage the power of gaming to help people get outdoors, healthier, and meet new people. It’s amazing when this mission can also work in tandem to make for a greener planet.”

Tamzin Taylor, Head of Google Play Partnerships, Western Europe, said: “PlanetPlay’s Make Green Tuesday Moves initiative is a fantastic example of how the games industry can leverage its massive reach to make a positive impact. We’re proud to support MGTM by featuring it on the Google Play store, making it easier for millions of gamers to get involved and play for the planet.”

Rhea Loucas, CEO at PlanetPlay, said: “The Make Green Tuesday Moves initiative embodies the incredible potential of the games community to drive meaningful change. With David Hasselhoff as our first ‘Star of the Month,’ we want to inspire millions of players to join our mission to help keep global warming below the 1.5 degree threshold. I also want to welcome all our new studio partners, who are integrating sustainability into their game experiences to empower players to contribute to real-world environmental solutions. We are thrilled to have The Hoff on board and can’t wait to see the impact this collaboration will achieve.”

1 Business of Apps – https://www.businessofapps.com/data/subway-surfers-statistics/
2 PocketGamer.biz – https://www.pocketgamer.biz/news/81112/subway-surfers-hits-4bn-downloads/

About PlanetPlay

PlanetPlay, the first climate conscious games marketplace, is a not-for-profit digital platform that allows everyone around the world to contribute to climate action through in-game purchases and gameplay with affiliated game studios. PlanetPlay is a unique platform through which to inspire, educate and mobilize players in support of the planet. The games industry has enormous potential to support positive climate action globally. Having driven over $2.2 million in climate project funding in its first year, PlanetPlay is partnering with the world’s forward thinking games studios to fight the climate crisis and are constantly developing new initiatives to launch. For more information, visit www.planetplay.com 

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Mega Matrix Announced that “See You Again CEO’s Sweet Trap” Premieres on FlexTV December 20th – Can Love Survive the Test of Time?

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SINGAPORE, Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Mega Matrix Inc. (“MPU” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: MPU), today announced that it released the new short drama See You Again CEO’s Sweet Trap on December 20th, immersing audiences in a gripping story of fate, choices, and the intertwined threads of past and present.

An unexpected car accident thrusts Leon, an ordinary young man, back into the prestigious family he originally belonged to, leaving Eve behind as the abandoned one. Five years later, Eve, through her hard work and talent, has transformed into an accomplished game developer. Just as she reaches the pinnacle of her career, devastating news arrives: her project has been canceled, and her department faces dissolution.

Fueled by anger and determination, Eve storms into the CEO’s office, resolved to fight for her team and her project. But the moment she opens that fateful door, she comes face-to-face not only with the Leon of her past but also with the cold, commanding CEO of a business empire. Their unexpected reunion unravels long-buried memories, drawing Eve into a whirlwind of love, power, and betrayal.

FlexTV, operated by MPU, is a global leader in short drama streaming, offering content in over 100 countries across multiple languages, including English, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, French, and Arabic. Renowned for its high-quality productions and outstanding user experience, FlexTV continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Premiering on December 20th, See You Again CEO’s Sweet Trap explores how its protagonists confront past emotions while grappling with present realities, inspiring reflection on reconciliation and moving forward. For more exciting content, please visit https://www.flextv.cc/.

#WorkplaceDrama #Romance #Heartbreaking #ShortDrama #FlexTV #MPU

About Mega Matrix Inc.: Mega Matrix Inc. (NYSE American: MPU) is a holding company and operates FlexTV, a short-video streaming platform and producer of short dramas, through its subsidiary, Yuder Pte, Ltd.. Mega Matrix Inc. is a Cayman Island corporation headquartered in Singapore. For more information, please contact info@megamatrix.io or visit: http://www.megamatrix.io.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements in this press release other than statements that are purely historical are forward looking statements. When used in this press release, the words “estimates,” “projected,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “forecasts,” “plans,” “intends,” “believes,” “seeks,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “future,” “propose,” and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees for future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside the Company’s control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Important factors, among others, are: the ability to manage growth; ability to identify and integrate future acquisitions; ability to grow and expand our FlexTV business; ability to execute the strategic cooperation with TopReels, ability to obtain additional financing in the future to fund capital expenditures; ability to establish the investment fund with 9 Yards Communications under the memorandum of understanding; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions; costs or other factors adversely affecting the Company’s profitability; litigation involving patents, intellectual property, and other matters; potential changes in the legislative and regulatory environment; a pandemic or epidemic; the possibility that the Company may not succeed in developing its new lines of businesses due to, among other things, changes in the business environment, competition, changes in regulation, or other economic and policy factors; and the possibility that the Company’s new lines of business may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors. The forward-looking statements in this press release and the Company’s future results of operations are subject to additional risks and uncertainties set forth under the “Risk Factors” in documents filed by the Company’s predecessor, Mega Matrix Corp., with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s latest annual report on Form 10-K, as amended, and are based on information available to the Company on the date hereof. In addition, such risks and uncertainties include the Company’s inability to predict or control bankruptcy proceedings and the uncertainties surrounding the ability to generate cash proceeds through the sale or other monetization of the Company’s assets. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.

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Odine Accelerates R&D and Innovation, Achieving Remarkable Growth in the Sector

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ISTANBUL, Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Odine, a global technology partner, continues to achieve remarkable milestones in innovation and growth. This year, the company has stood out with its innovative R&D initiatives. In December, Odine achieved the distinction of being the first and only Turkish company to appear for two consecutive years on the prestigious 20 Top Telco Vendors Power List by UK-based Capacity Media, one of the leading publication in the telecommunications sector. Additionally, Odine was recognized as one of Türkiye’s fastest-growing technology companies under the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 program. 

AI-Driven Focus on 5G and 6G Infrastructures

Highlighting the significant strides made in R&D and innovation throughout 2024, Odine’s Chairman of the Board and CEO, Alper Tunga Burak, stated:

“This year, through strategic appointments and international partnerships, we are fortifying our growth strategy with substantial R&D investments, continuing to shape the future of the industry. To realize our vision, we have set clear strategies and concrete objectives, particularly in advancing 5G and 6G technologies. Our goals include developing fully autonomous (zero-touch) network infrastructure solutions powered by artificial intelligence and expanding our expertise in telecommunications into new domains, aiming to become a global leader in technology landscape.”

Alper Tunga Burak also emphasized the company’s focus on creating AI-supported orchestration solutions designed for private 5G and 6G communication infrastructures. “Our efforts are aligned with contributing to the development of secure and national communication infrastructures for Türkiye, while also delivering these innovative solutions to international markets to enhance the Turkish economy,” he added.

Visionary Investments to Strengthen Financial Performance

Odine’s ongoing commitment to R&D, strategic partnerships, and global expansion is poised to bolster the company’s financial outcomes while positioning it as a key player in driving digital transformation in the industry.

About Odine

Odine is a global partner empowering sustainable network transformation, building resilient and software-defined networks of the future. We are a leading technology company that enables global companies to evolve with a sustainable approach. With market-leading technology, holistic solutions, and collaborative partnerships, we will support you in reinventing your value creation formula fully dedicated to your success. Our resources are available for organizations to tap into whenever they need them. We work collaboratively to equip you with the power to evolve your business models, build new propositions, differentiate yourselves, and accelerate into new territories.

Odine is publicly listed on the Borsa Istanbul (BIST: ODINE), demonstrating our commitment to transparency, accountability, and delivering long-term value to our shareholders.

www.odine.com

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Head of Marketing,
harika.gundem@odine.com 

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Jianpu Technology Inc. Extends Its Share Repurchase Program

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BEIJING, Dec. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Jianpu Technology Inc. (“Jianpu,” or the “Company”) (OTCQB: AIJTY), a leading open financial technology platform in China, today announced that its board of directors (the “Board”) has approved an extension of its existing share repurchase program, which was originally set to expire in January 2025, for an additional 12 months, demonstrating the Company’s continued commitment to enhance shareholder value.

On January 31, 2024, the Board approved the existing share repurchase program, under which the Company is authorized to repurchase up to US$3 million of its American depositary shares (“ADSs”) or Class A ordinary shares over a period of 12 months. Under the extended share repurchase program, the Company may repurchase up to US$3 million of its ADSs or Class A ordinary shares during the 24 months from January 31, 2024.

The Company plans to continue funding the repurchases under the extended share repurchase program with its existing cash balance.

About Jianpu Technology Inc.

Jianpu Technology Inc. operates a leading open financial technology platform, under Rong360 brand, connecting users with an extensive spectrum of financial products and other products and services. By leveraging cutting-edge digital technology, the Company offers intelligent and comprehensive search and recommendation results in a seamless, efficient, and secure manner to meet the needs of its diverse audience. The Company also enables financial and non-financial partners to enhance their efficiency and competitiveness by offering digital intelligence as a service, including data- and analytical-based risk management, intelligent marketing, and other integrated solutions and services. As the Company expands into FinTech+ ecosystem and broadens its global footprint, it will continue to underscore its dedication to innovation and solidify its influence in the space of financial technology and digital transformation. For more information, please visit http://ir.jianpu.ai

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For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

In China: 
Jianpu Technology Inc.
(IR) Liting Lu, E-mail: IR@rong360.com 
(PR) Amanda Hu, E-mail: Media@rong360.com 
Tel: +86 (10) 6242 7068 

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