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Lirvana Labs’ Yeti Confetti™ Kids App Reports Half-Grade Level Improvement in Math and English in Just 10 Weeks

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15 minutes of play per week on the Yeti Confetti Kids app is proven to enhance English Literacy and Mathematical Reasoning skills

MENLO PARK, Calif., July 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Lirvana Labs, creator of the Yeti Confetti Kids app which provides an AI-powered personalized learning companion for preschool to elementary grade children, is shown to significantly enhance children’s English and Math skills, with just 15 minutes of play per week, leading to an increase of half a grade level in 10 weeks according to data from its cohort of learners.

The company and its flagship app are experiencing impressive growth this year and are simultaneously announcing several new features and partnerships this summer. From January to May 2024, Yeti Confetti Kids had 15,000 new user downloads, excluding those within its pilot schools in the US, the Middle East, and Asia. 90% of Yeti Confetti Kids users are from the US, with the US and UK making up 95% of all users in the last 90 days. Since the pandemic, the National Assessment of Educational Progress estimates that more than two-thirds (68%) of US fourth graders are not proficient in reading. For students learning in English and Math using the Yeti Confetti Kids app, comprehension levels advanced from .41 below grade level to .16 above in just 10 weeks.

In an efficacy study at the Daniel International School in Thailand, Yeti Confetti Kids accelerated English proficiency among students from rural backgrounds with minimal English skills. These students exceeded the typical annual growth rate by 70%, with WIDA scores showing an average increase of 1.28 levels within 9 months.

“We built Lirvana Labs to solve a key accessibility gap in the AI in education conversation, and our growth as well as impact data are testament to the purposeful use of AI to address it,” said Christie Pang, co-founder and co-CEO of Lirvana Labs. “Yeti Confetti Kids is empowering educators, parents and students with the tools they need to gain deeper insights into each learner’s unique interests, abilities, and mastery of concepts. As we continue to grow, we’re committed to unlocking the full potential of AI in education and making a lasting impact on the lives of learners everywhere.”

Yeti Confetti Kids’ learning modules create engaging and adaptive learning experiences, providing a supportive, guidance-based framework spanning over 200 English Literacy, Mathematical Reasoning, and Social-Emotional Skills informed by research-backed national and global standards, CASEL, and Bloom’s Taxonomy of Learning frameworks. The platform showcases real-world application of math concepts through story-based activities and dynamic imagery to explain number patterns, teaching children strategies and shortcuts for arithmetic, measurement, and data comprehension. Yeti Confetti Kids provides personalized starting levels and helps users work with the alphabet, punctuation, foundations of writing, and decoding sentences, making it a comprehensive tool for language and math learning. 

This summer, Lirvana Labs is expanding further with several partnerships to reach new learners and new feature rollouts including:

A multi-year research study with Stanford Senior Research Scholar and Director of Stanford’s Deliberative Democracy Lab, Dr. Alice Siu: Dr. Siu will lead a multi-year research study to assess the efficacy of Yeti Confetti Kid’s AI-powered modules in English Literacy, Math Reasoning and Critical Thinking for first to third graders. The study will employ both anecdotal and controlled experimental methods across selected school districts on the West and East coasts.LLM-powered Critical Thinking Simulator: Lirvana Labs is launching the first-ever LLM-powered critical thinking simulator for children between six and nine years old in select pilot partner schools and NGOs. This initiative aims to augment Yeti Confetti Kids’ already-popular Social Emotional Learning short videos and enhance learners’ critical thinking ability, a crucial competency in the age of social media and generative AI content. The simulator, part of Yeti Confetti Kids, uses story-immersion and interactive decision-making with virtual characters to promote quality information processing and comprehensive communication. 
Co-developed with Dr. Alice Siu and Character Education Foundation Founding Chairman Christine Ma-Lau, the program aligns with core Social Emotional Learning (SEL) pillars, including emotional awareness and responsible decision-making. Based on extensive research, including the Human Deliberative Quality index, the project will undergo patent filings after pilot tests in the second half of 2024. Multilingual Learning Companion, powered by AI voice and translation: Yeti Confetti Kids is releasing a multilingual learning companion that can speak in a combination of English and five other languages: Spanish, Mandarin, Arabic, French, and German. This feature enables Yeti, the learning companion, to explain topics and introduce videos bilingually. Custom Spelling Games: Yeti Confetti Kids is introducing custom spelling games of simple phonic words with dynamic adaptations to each child’s specific awareness levels. The games take into account not only the child’s ability to find the right letters that make up the word, but tailors a spelling list based on each child’s unique vowel, consonant, and syllabication practice. 

In April 2024, Lirvana Labs announced $5.3M in early-stage funding to expand Yeti Confetti Kids’ capabilities. Lirvana Labs is currently preparing to pilot Yeti Confetti Kids in schools, districts, child development centers, and early care and education programs worldwide, aiming to revolutionize personalized learning and instruction.

The Yeti Confetti Kids app is currently available for download on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store. To learn more about Lirvana Labs and Yeti Confetti Kids, please visit yeticonfettikids.com. The team is actively seeking partnerships with diverse and representative school districts, research institutions, and leading learning science pioneers, and would welcome any inquiries at support@lirvanalabs.com.

About Lirvana Labs
Founded in 2022, Yeti Confetti™ Kids, Lirvana Labs’ flagship product, provides AI-directed personalized instruction through an LLM-powered learning companion for Preschool to Lower Elementary grade children. To date, the Yeti Confetti Kids App has delivered over 350,000 minutes of AI-piloted lessons to 22,000 children worldwide, with a tailored curriculum covering English, Math, Social Emotional, and Critical Thinking. Lirvana Labs has partnered with needs-based schools in Thailand to bridge ESL gaps and aided Syrian refugee children in Lebanon through Jusoor, an NGO well known for its success in remote learning experiments with the World Bank EdTech Hub. Lirvana’s bespoke data visualization platform helps schools, teachers, and parents track learner engagement and success, in living rooms, renowned international schools, to make-shift classrooms in refugee camps.

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Baseus Announces New Line of iPhone and Tech Accessories – Including Wireless Chargers, Security Cameras, Power Banks, and More

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As a company that designs products to be practical, reliable, and based on users, the new releases are curated to make everyday life easier and more efficient.

NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Baseus, a global leader in consumer electronics and mobile accessories, hosted an exclusive launch event in New York, introducing its latest innovations: the PicoGo series, Nomos series, and Security Camera series. These new offerings, including wireless chargers, headphones, and home security systems, are designed to meet the needs of the everyday consumer. Baseus CEO Shiyou He emphasized the company’s commitment to delivering practical, user-friendly tech solutions.

At the event, COO Jacky Fang outlined Baseus’s core values of “Practical, Reliable, Based on User,” He attributed the brand’s rapid growth to its strong product portfolio and brand recognition, highlighting significant progress in North America, including new partnerships and retail expansions. Vadim from Max Tech YouTube Channel shared how Baseus’s user-driven philosophy guided the development of several new products in the second half of the year. These launches further solidify Baseus’s mission to enhance users’ digital lives through innovative, practical solutions.

New Product Highlights Include:

Baseus PicoGo Series: Pocket Power, On the Go

Baseus PicoGo Fast Charger 45W – $29.99

The Baseus PicoGo 45W Fast Charger supports full-speed PD 3.0 charging for the iPhone 16, improving efficiency. It is 54.2% smaller, uses TÜV Rheinland-certified graphene technology for safer, cooler performance, and features a USB-C port for wide compatibility, ideal for travel.

Baseus PicoGo Power Bank 10000mAh 45W – $39.99

The Baseus PicoGo 45W Power Bank delivers 10,000mAh capacity and 45W fast charging, perfect for the latest iPhones. Its ultra-thin, 2-in-1 design supports wired and wireless charging, offering universal compatibility and a smart digital display for efficient power on the go.

Baseus PicoGo Magnetic Power Bank with Rotatable Stand 5000mAh 20W – $39.99

Get the best of both worlds with a Magnetic Power Bank that has both wireless and wired charging capabilities. This device boasts an impressive 5000mAh capacity and is Qi2-certified to provide ultra-fast 20W charging power.

Baseus Nomos Series: Power Combined, Simplicity Redefined

Nomos Qi2 5-in-1 140W Desktop Charger – $129.99

A 5-in-1 design featuring a smart digital display and intelligent power allocation. It’s the first desktop charger with Qi2 wireless charging and a retractable 100W USB-C cable, letting you charge up to 5 devices simultaneously while keeping your space clutter-free.

Baseus Nomos Qi2 8-in-1 Charging Station – $89.99

The Baseus Nomos Qi2 8-in-1 Slim Charging Station 67W (US) is the world’s thinnest at just 0.67 inches. It supports 67W fast wired and 15W Qi2 wireless charging for up to 8 devices, perfect for multi-device workspaces, travel, and saving space.

Baseus Nomos Qi2 3-in-1 Magnetic Power Bank – $69.99

The Baseus Nomos Qi2 3-in-1 Power Bank offers wired and wireless charging for up to three devices at once. With 10,000mAh capacity, it supports 45W fast wired and 15W Qi2 wireless charging. Compact and slim with a digital display, it’s perfect for travel and daily use.

Baseus Security Camera Series: This state-of-the-art solar-powered outdoor camera features sun-powered tracking and top-of-the-line alerts, dual camera modes, color night vision, and more.

Baseus Security S1 Pro Outdoor Dual Camera 3K 2-Cam Kit$449.99

The S1 Pro, winner of the Technology Innovation Awards 2024 by Future Publishing, keeps your camera charged for uninterrupted home surveillance, even without sunlight. Its 13,500mAh battery powers up to 270 days of use. The camera rotates up to 80°, harnessing solar energy for near-continuous power.

For security, the system features AES+RSA encryption (TÜV Rheinland Certified).

The Baseus H1 HomeStation includes 16GB of eMMC storage for up to three months of footage, with optional 16TB expansion via an external hard drive (sold separately).

These products are available for purchase in the US on Amazon, at Baseus.com, and at Target (select products). For more information and to review all the latest Baseus products, please visit: www.baseus.com

About Baseus

Founded in 2011, Baseus was born out of utmost care for users. The company embodies its slogan: Practical. Reliable. Based on User. With 300 million users and over 6 billion services, Baseus delivers 100 million products annually, combining quality and innovation to enhance user satisfaction.

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Baseus PR Team
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Creative by Nature: HUAWEI Launches GoPaint Worldwide Creating Activity 2024

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BARCELONA, Spain, Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On September 19, HUAWEI officially launched the GoPaint Worldwide Creating Activity 2024 themed “Creative by Nature”. From the kickoff day to December 31, 2024, painting enthusiasts around the world can share their unique digital art works on HUAWEI Community platform.

With their HUAWEI MatePad tablets, designed to spark creativity, global consumers can bring the “Creation of Beauty” concept to life. The HUAWEI GoPaint Worldwide Creating Activity invites aspiring artists to unleash their inner creativity and continue to be inspired.

The new HUAWEI MatePad Pro 12.2-inch and HUAWEI MatePad 12 X come with powerful hardware and enhanced writing & painting experience when working with the most updated GoPaint App. The app’s professional brush engine, diverse canvas options, and FangTian Painting Engine 2.0 provide a seamless, authentic, and user-friendly creative experience.

The Activity is divided into five groups, with themes of Sci-Fi Art, Design & Fashion, Narrative Art, Cutting-edge Painting, and Digital Watercolor & Ink. Find out more in the the Official Website and get ready to paint on your HUAWEI MatePad[1]!

In the HUAWEI GoPaint Worldwide Creating Activity, you could win the chance to showcase your artwork worldwide and in app placements. You’ll also have the opportunity to share your creative journey in video interviews. For more details, please visit the official website: 
https://consumer.huawei.com/en/campaign/gopaint/

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Info-Tech LIVE 2024 Day 3 Highlights: Key Insights on IT Leadership, Ethical AI, and the Future of IT

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Day 3 of Info-Tech LIVE 2024 delivered actionable insights on IT leadership, AI, and future IT trends, featuring thought leaders and experts from across the technology landscape.

TORONTO, Sept. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – The third and final day of Info-Tech LIVE 2024 concluded with impactful sessions designed to equip IT leaders with strategies to navigate the exponentially changing technology landscape. Day 3 delivered valuable insights on critical topics such as ethical AI, leadership, and the evolving role of the CIO.

Key Highlights From Day 3 Featured Keynotes:

1. Adaptive IT Leadership: Leading at the Pace of Exponential Change
Speaker: Carlene McCubbin, AVP of Research Development at Info-Tech Research Group

Carlene McCubbin explored the critical importance of building strong IT leadership teams capable of navigating the rapidly evolving technology landscape. She emphasized the shift from a purely technical focus to a more balanced approach that includes people leadership and business acumen. McCubbin highlighted the findings from the 2024 Info-Tech and McLean & Company surveys, which revealed a growing gap in leadership skills within IT and underscored the urgent need for leadership development and prioritization.

Key Takeaways:

There is a significant disconnect between CxO expectations and IT department capabilities. While 50% of CxOs view IT as a driver of transformation, only 5% of IT departments are currently meeting this expectation.The top challenges for IT leaders include staffing shortages, skills gaps, and difficulties in meeting business demands, which can hinder IT’s ability to deliver value and adapt to changing business needs.Despite advancements in technology, 35% of IT employees’ time is still spent on administrative tasks, a figure that has remained unchanged over the past five years. The finding indicates a persistent inefficiency that could be addressed through better use of AI and automation.Many IT employees believe that efficiency can be improved, with 37% identifying opportunities to eliminate low-value activities and 47% seeing potential for greater operational efficiency through innovative approaches.

2. AI Hype vs. Reality
Speaker: Dr. Timnit Gebru, Founder and Executive Director at the Distributed AI Research Institute

Dr. Timnit Gebru’s keynote dissected the current AI landscape and how to navigate the fine line between hype and the tangible benefits of AI technologies. She explained how AI can be misused, highlighting issues such as unauthorized data usage, copyright infringement, and machine bias. Dr. Gebru emphasized the need for critical thinking and skepticism when evaluating AI systems and stressed the importance of establishing ethical guidelines and accountability to ensure responsible AI development and deployment.

Key Takeaways:

There is a significant disconnect between the hype surrounding AI and its real-world applications, with many organizations overestimating the capabilities of current AI technologies.A critical, evidence-based approach is essential for evaluating the true capabilities and risks of AI systems, particularly in avoiding the misuse of data and ensuring compliance with copyright and ethical standards.AI systems must be developed and integrated with strict ethical guidelines and accountability frameworks to prevent biases, protect user data, and ensure responsible AI usage.

3. The New CIO: Leading IT Into the Future
Speaker: Heather Leier-Murray, Research Director at Info-Tech Research Group

Heather Leier-Murray discussed the evolving role of the CIO and the skills necessary to lead IT into the future. The session focused on the strategic shift required for CIOs to move from traditional IT management to becoming key business partners. Leier-Murray emphasized the need for modern CIOs to balance technological innovation with leadership and influence, positioning IT as a central driver of organizational success in an increasingly technology-driven world.

Key Takeaways:

The role of the CIO has transformed significantly over the past 40 years, evolving from optimizing back-office operations to becoming a leader in driving organizational value through advanced technologies. Despite these shifts, 81% of respondents to Info-Tech’s CxO-CIO Alignment Diagnostic feel their IT maturity level is only at a supporting or struggling stage, indicating a need for further evolution.While 35% of CxOs believe their IT department must achieve the highest level of maturity to transform the organization, only 2% feel confident that their IT department is capable of driving this transformation.Over 50% of a CIO’s weekly time is consumed by day-to-day management and operational tasks, leaving less than 20% for strategic initiatives and technology advancements. This misalignment must be addressed so that IT leaders can effectively guide organizations through rapid technological changes.

Looking Beyond Info-Tech LIVE 2024

Over the three days of Info-Tech LIVE 2024, attendees explored the critical intersections of technology, leadership, and innovation, gaining insights into how to navigate the future of IT. From the transformative discussions on Exponential IT and AI to in-depth sessions on modernizing IT frameworks and developing effective leadership strategies, the conference provided a comprehensive roadmap for IT leaders aiming to drive their organizations forward in an era of exponential change.

Info-Tech Research Group looks forward to announcing details for the next LIVE event, including plans to expand the conference to Australia in March 2025.

For media inquiries, including requests for interviews with featured speakers and experts from LIVE 2024, or for access to session recordings and additional content, please contact pr@infotech.com. For conference-related press releases and images, please visit the online Info-Tech LIVE 2024 Media Kit.

About Info-Tech Research Group

Info-Tech Research Group is one of the world’s leading research and advisory firms, proudly serving over 30,000 IT and HR professionals. The company produces unbiased, highly relevant research and provides advisory services to help leaders make strategic, timely, and well-informed decisions. For nearly 30 years, Info-Tech has partnered closely with teams to provide them with everything they need, from actionable tools to analyst guidance, ensuring they deliver measurable results for their organizations.

To learn more about Info-Tech’s divisions, visit McLean & Company for HR research and advisory services and SoftwareReviews for software-buying insights. 

Media professionals can register for unrestricted access to research across IT, HR, and software and hundreds of industry analysts through the firm’s Media Insiders program. To gain access, contact pr@infotech.com.

For information about Info-Tech Research Group or to access the latest research, visit infotech.com and connect via LinkedIn and X.

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