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HUAWEI XMAGE Awards 2024 Ceremony: Stories of A Heartwarming World, as Seen Through Photography

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SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On November 27, A Heartwarming World — HUAWEI XMAGE Awards 2024 Ceremony & Annual Exhibition was staged at the Shenzhen Sea World Culture and Art Centre. A grand affair, many photography artists, media representatives, winners, creators and fans were on scene to witness the announcement of the competition’s winning works.

He Gang, CEO of Huawei Consumer Business Group, said in his speech: “I would like to extend my warm congratulations to the winners tonight and pay tribute to creators of the mobile imaging era. I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to HUAWEI XMAGE users– each of you has made HUAWEI XMAGE go beyond being a tool for documenting life, evolving it into a bridge for emotional communication between people.”

HUAWEI XMAGE Award 2024 Ceremony: A Tribute to the Era of Mobile Imaging

The XMAGE Awards have been held for eight consecutive years since 2017, where users from more than 170 countries and regions participate. Since its inception, the competition has accumulated almost 5 million entries. It is now one of the most influential mobile imaging events in the world. 2024’s HUAWEI XMAGE Awards lasted 131 days, with users from 86 countries and regions participating and submitting more than 650,000 entries. In addition to China, the countries with the most overseas submissions are: Malaysia, Turkey, Philippines, UAE, Saudi Arabia; while the most popular smartphone models used by XMAGE Awards photographers are: HUAWEI Pura 70 Series, P60 Series, P40 Series, Mate 60 Series.

At the ceremony, 66 winning works, including 3 Grand Prize Winners, 18 Best-in-Category Winners, 38 Runner-up Winners, 3 Honourable Mentions, 2 Best of Pura Series, and 2 Best of Mate Series were announced. Through diverse perspectives and expressive techniques, these works showcased warmth, tranquillity and brightness from all over the world and conveyed the raw emotions and strength of ordinary people.

Photographer of the Year: High Praises from International Judges 

Chen Yong, an engineer from China, Justin Mendoza, an account manager from the Philippines, and Kinga Choińska, an office worker from Poland, were awarded the Grand Prize and each received a $10,000 Huawei Creation Fund. These works portray captivating moments in life with unique imagination and creativity, warming people’s hearts. 

Judge’s comment: “The girl ascending the ladder is a symbol of strength, movement, beauty, vitality, and uniqueness. She rises like a bird in flight, witnessing the sun piercing the clouds. Each of us holds the power to make the world better. Girl, this is your story.” – Chen Xiaobo, 9th Vice President of China Photographers Association.

Judge’s comment: “When a photograph asks questions, it’s an immediate success. This photograph embodies both humour and a great sense of scale, allowing us to consider how big the bird is, and weather or not it’s been caught by the fisherman’s pole. Its power lies within the serendipity of the moment, a well-considered composition, and unique low perspective.” – Keith Ladzinski, National Geographic Photographer and Emmy-Nominated Director.

Judge’s comment: “The warm tones, matching hair accessories, and soft lighting come together nicely in this image to create a calm moment between the sisters. The cosy colour palette gives the scene a friendly and inviting feel, making it easy for viewers to sense the connection they share. It’s a nice reminder of the little moments that bring us together” – James Perolls, Fashion Photographer and Director.

Over 300 wonderful works will be presented at Shenzhen Sea World Culture and Art Center. The exhibition has carefully constructed seven sections including “Moments”, “Faces”, “So Far So Close”, “Hello Life”, etc., aiming to lead the audience into explore the infinite charm of Photography. From November 27th to November 30th, this visual feast will be a precious opportunity for art lovers to appreciate the excellent works of the competition up close, where emotions and stories behind each frame will be vividly displayed for all to see in person.

Chen Xiaobo, 9th Vice President of China Photographers Association, said: “Mobile Imaging is not just about documenting daily life but should be integrated with deeper observations and more personal philosophical thoughts. Each photograph becomes a part of your own intimate dialogue with the world.”

HUAWEI XMAGE: A Brand about Human Connection, A Brand that Supports the Cultivation of Mobile Photography Culture

Over the years, Huawei has continuously organized global photography tours, regularly released mobile photography trend reports, organised community-based activities, and held educational classes for photographers. The brand has always been committed to in-depth interactions with photographers, continuously promoting the cultivation of mobile photography culture, and continues to make its brand a close-knit and welcoming space for all. Through the HUAWEI XMAGE Awards’ global platform, Huawei has built a space for in-depth communication among consumers, bridging the boundaries of region, culture, and language. At the same time, the platform encourages the exchange of human connections and the resonance of heartwarming emotions across the world through photography.

For the complete list of winning works, please visit the official website of the 2024 HUAWEI XMAGE Awards: https://consumer.huawei.com/en/campaign/xmage/

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AIXI Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Xiao-I Corporation Securities Fraud Lawsuit

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BENSALEM, Pa., Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ –Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Xiao-I Corporation (“Xiao-I” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: AIXI).

Class Period: March 9, 2023July 12, 2024

Lead Plaintiff Deadline: December 16, 2024

Investors suffering losses on their Xiao-I investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 215-638-4847 or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com.

The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Defendants had downplayed the true scope and severity of risks that Xiao-I faced due to certain of its Chinese shareholders’ non-compliance with Circular 37 Registration, including the Company’s inability to use Offering proceeds for intended business purposes; (2) Xiao-I failed to comply with GAAP in preparing its financial statements; (3) Defendants overstated Xiao-I’s efforts to remediate material weaknesses in the Company’s financial controls; (4) Xiao-I was forced to incur significant R&D expenses to effectively compete in the AI industry; (5) Xiao-I downplayed the significant negative impact that such expenses would have on the Company’s business and financial results; (6) accordingly, Xiao-I overstated its AI capabilities, R&D resources, and overall ability to compete in the AI market; (7) as a result of all the foregoing, there was a substantial likelihood that Xiao-I would fail to comply with the NASDAQ’s Minimum Bid Price Requirement; and (8) as a result, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020, by telephone at (215) 638-4847 or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.

This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.

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WorkFar Robotics Mass Produces Humanoid Robots without Venture Capital

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As robotics investing climbs out of its 2023 slump, humanoid robotics pioneer WorkFar — which has not received any funding from venture capital — is ready to produce at the level of competitors already receiving billions of investment dollars.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — There’s nothing quite like the tenacity of a new company with a unique value proposition that directly addresses the needs of its target customer base. WorkFar Robotics, a business specializing in commercial humanoid service robots for industrial applications, has yet to get on the radar of today’s venture capitalists — but that hasn’t stopped them from reaching the mass-producing stage.

Many companies, particularly those in the robotics industry, are reliant on venture capital, and they can go for years — or even a decade — without turning a profit. Building a cash-flowing robotics company with no investment aside from hard work, creativity, and business acumen is a feat rarely accomplished. Yet WorkFar has managed to achieve the same level of progress as competitors receiving $100 million to over $1 billion in investment funding.

WorkFar’s Business Model: An Autonomous, Remote-operatable Robot for $0 down

WorkFar’s offering is unique in the world of industrial robotics. The industry’s most common business model is to sell an expensive product to a manufacturer and possibly provide some integration services. For companies unable to afford the high price tag, certain robotics manufacturers offer a subscription-based “Robot-as-a-Service.” WorkFar takes this a step further by allowing clients to lease both a robot and a trained, remote operator on a monthly basis without a down payment.

The combination of sophisticated humanoid robot, AI-enhanced programming, and an optional human operator constitutes a turnkey solution for warehouses and manufacturers dealing with aggravating challenges like long-lasting labor shortages, concerns around worker safety and burnout, and issues with efficiency and consistency. Since the optional teleoperator is remote-based, WorkFar can leverage the global workforce to support its customers.

The WorkFar “Syntro” robot uses virtual reality eye tracking and AI algorithms to target and grasp objects at the operator’s direction, and the operator gets feedback on object pick-up through haptic gloves. The robot’s “core logic” is human intelligence, which — despite rapid advances in AI — still can’t be beat.

WorkFar’s Manufacturing Expertise goes back Decades

Although the ‘Syntro’ robot is brand-new, WorkFar’s US based manufacturing facility has over 40 years of experience producing plastic and metal parts for industrial machinery and consumer products. This expertise is now being leveraged to mass produce humanoid robot in-house — an arrangement that cuts out the middleman and leads to more efficient operations. With supply chain issues wreaking havoc on robotics companies’ operations for the past several years, this is a major advantage.

Robotics Investing dipped in 2023, but it’s Coming Back strong with AI and Humanoid Technology

Investment in the robotics industry hit a five-year low last year, particularly in the area of autonomous vehicles (AVs). This was partially a result of a widespread market correction within venture capital investing, but the legislative concerns and negative press surrounding AVs didn’t help. The slump was temporary, however, and robotics venture capital is starting to rise again rapidly, with vertical-specific robotics companies focusing on logistics, security, and medical applications leading the way.

One thing that’s making robotics investing much more appealing is the awe-inspiring takeoff in artificial intelligence capabilities. AI models give robots the capacity to execute complex tasks like grasping unpredictably shaped objects much more smoothly and accurately. Even better, AI allows the robots to learn from each effort, rapidly increasing their accuracy and efficiency over time. Robot vision will gain clarity with improved object detection and image segmentation — essential tools for interacting “intuitively” with the environment.

With a design meant to evoke their maker, humanoid robots are poised to reap the greatest benefits from this rapid growth in AI. They show promise across multiple industries, ranging from manufacturing to healthcare to personal assistance. Once AI’s transformative capabilities became apparent, projections for the humanoid robot market ten years from now shot up from just $6 billion to almost $200 billion — or in some estimates, well over $24 trillion.

Sheer Business Acumen has propelled WorkFar to the point of Mass Production

Although the robotics investment outlook is getting brighter, the recent dip has prompted investors to be more discerning and focus on areas where robotic solutions can make important strides right now. Venture capitalists have seen plenty of technology demos that turn heads; now it’s time to back these up with solid business plans that show real returns on investment. With its robot-as-a-service offering at $0 down payment, this is WorkFar’s strong suit.

Even with rapid AI advances, this model will always benefit from the authority and decision-making power of human intelligence. This is central to WorkFar’s vision: a human-robot team that will unleash a new era of productivity, bringing collaborative efficiency to factories and facilities worldwide. This innovative solution takes into account what other solutions overlook: the fact that true productivity depends on human decision-making and robotic efficiency being intertwined, not isolated.

This vision is what has enabled WorkFar to grow on its own revenue in an industry that usually requires millions or even billions of dollars in venture capital. No longer a startup, this company has now pushed into a higher corporate level of investment based on business acumen alone. With a market-ready product that can be manufactured in WorkFar’s own factory, the humanoid robotics pioneer is stronger because it does not rely on venture capital. 

To inquire, contact us via www.WorkFar.com now!

Contact: info@workfar.com

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ASML Investors Have Opportunity to Lead ASML Holding N.V. Securities Fraud Lawsuit

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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against ASML Holding N.V. (“ASML” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ASML).

Class Period: January 24, 2024October 15, 2024

Lead Plaintiff Deadline: January 13, 2025

If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.

The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) the issues being faced by suppliers, like ASML, in the semiconductor industry were much more severe than Defendants had indicated to investors; (2) the pace of recovery of sales in the semiconductor industry was much slower than Defendants had publicly acknowledged; (3) Defendants had created the false impression that they possessed reliable information pertaining to customer demand and anticipated growth, while also downplaying risk from macroeconomic and industry fluctuations, as well as stronger regulations restricting the export of semiconductor technology, including the products that ASML sells; and (4) as a result, Defendants’ positive statements about the Company’s business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.

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To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action.  If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Frank R. Cruz, of The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz, 2121 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 800, Century City, California 90067 at 310-914-5007, by email to info@frankcruzlaw.com, or visit our website at www.frankcruzlaw.com.  If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number, and number of shares purchased.

This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.

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Frank R. Cruz, 310-914-5007
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