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Google and Sphere Announce Technology Partnership and Reveal New Details on the AI Technology Behind Upcoming The Wizard of Oz at Sphere

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Google named the official AI partner of The Wizard of Oz at Sphere and official AI partner of Sphere

Collaboration between Google and Sphere combines immersive entertainment and cutting-edge technology, similar to how the film’s use of Technicolor revolutionized movies nearly 90 years ago

SUNNYVALE, Calif. and LAS VEGAS, April 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Google and Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR) today announced a new AI technology partnership to help bring the groundbreaking The Wizard of Oz at Sphere to life using generative AI (gen AI). The project, which involves first-of-its-kind engineering work and thousands of creators, coders, VFX artists, and more, will mark a pivotal moment in entertainment technology – and a leap forward for the future of visual storytelling akin to The Wizard of Oz’s use of Technicolor nearly 90 years ago.

To present The Wizard of Oz at Sphere, which opens in Las Vegas on August 28, 2025, Google Cloud and Google DeepMind are working together to deploy fine-tuned Gemini models, Veo 2, and Imagen 3 to intelligently enhance the film’s resolution, extend backgrounds, and digitally recreate existing characters who would otherwise not appear on the same screen. Sphere is also using Google Cloud’s highly scalable and AI-optimized infrastructure to support the massive data and computational demands in building its immersive experiences, with The Wizard of Oz at Sphere processing 1.2 petabytes of data over the course of the project to date.

“The power of generative AI, combined with Google’s infrastructure and expertise, is helping us to achieve something extraordinary,” said Jim Dolan, Executive Chairman and CEO, Sphere Entertainment. “We needed a partner who could push boundaries alongside our teams at Sphere Studios and Magnopus, and Google was the only company equipped to meet the challenge on the world’s highest resolution LED screen.”

“Our partnership with Sphere on The Wizard of Oz at Sphere is a great example of pushing the boundaries of generative AI to deliver exciting new experiences for audiences – and new opportunities for studios and filmmakers,” said Thomas Kurian, CEO, Google Cloud. “We are honored to play a role in such an ambitious project to bring a classic piece of Americana to an entirely new generation of audiences.”

Using Google AI to bring The Wizard of Oz at Sphere to Life
Originally released in 1939, The Wizard of Oz was filmed using a revolutionary, three-strip Technicolor 35mm motion picture camera and was only the third Hollywood production to bring this amazing color process to cinema audiences. Nearly 90 years later, Sphere will bring an immersive version of The Wizard of Oz to its 160,000-square-foot interior display plane, using Google AI alongside traditional VFX and film techniques to faithfully expand scenes and enhance characters to deliver a never-before-seen experience that is only possible at Sphere.

Google Cloud and DeepMind are pushing the boundaries of gen AI, employing Gemini, Veo and Imagen models, as well as Google Cloud infrastructure such as the company’s custom AI accelerators, Tensor Processor Units (TPUs), Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), and more. Key techniques being used for the film include:

Super Resolution: Veo is being used to intelligently enhance the film’s resolution, filling in missing pixels and creating an ultra-crisp 16k image, essential for Sphere’s 16k x 16k resolution interior display plane. This process requires sophisticated algorithms capable of understanding and reconstructing intricate details, including landscapes, scenery, and even characters from the original film.Outpainting: To expand the film’s visual scope for Sphere’s immersive environment, Veo are being used to seamlessly extend the backgrounds and characters, creating the feeling that audiences are there with the characters. This involves generating coherent and consistent foreground and midground elements that were true to the original film.Performance Generation: Using Veo for generation – combined with Gemini for instructions – the team developed innovative storytelling techniques that allow multiple characters to remain on screen for extended periods, even when traditional editing would have dictated cuts. This enhances the audience’s immersion, making them feel like they were part of the epic journey.Context Window: Gemini and Veo’s extra-long context window capabilities are crucial for maintaining coherence across extended sequences. This allows for the processing of massive datasets, ensuring that the enhanced visuals remain consistent throughout the film.

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Google Cloud accelerates every organization’s ability to digitally transform its business. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google’s cutting-edge technology – all on the cleanest cloud in the industry. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.

About Sphere 
Sphere is a next-generation entertainment medium that is redefining the future of live entertainment. A venue where the foremost artists, creators, and technologists create extraordinary experiences that take storytelling to a new level and transport audiences to places both real and imagined. The venue hosts original Sphere Experiences from leading Hollywood directors; concerts and residencies from the world’s biggest artists; and premier marquee events. The first Sphere venue opened in Las Vegas in September 2023, and is a new Las Vegas landmark, powered by cutting-edge technologies that ignite the senses and enable audiences to share experiences at a never-before-seen scale. More information is available at thesphere.com.

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TCL CSOT Showcases Industry-First IJP OLED Family Bucket Across All Form Factors at SID Display Week 2025

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SAN JOSE, Calif., May 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TCL CSOT, a global leader in advanced display technologies, made a commanding appearance at SID Display Week 2025, the premier global summit for the display industry. Reinforcing its leadership in Inkjet Printing OLED (IJP OLED), TCL CSOT unveiled the latest innovations from its APEX platform – highlighted by a comprehensive IJP OLED family bucket. This full-category lineup demonstrates the company’s unmatched capabilities in scaling IJP OLED across all mainstream form factors and advancing both its industrialization and ecosystem development.

World’s First IJP OLED Mobile Display (6.5″)

At the forefront of mobile innovation, TCL CSOT debuted a 6.5-inch IJP OLED smartphone panel, marking a significant milestone in the IJP OLED space. Dubbed the “True Color Screen,” it features a Real RGB pixel structure with a resolution of 824×1833, delivering 326 PPI – equivalent to 460 PPI in Pentile. With 99% DCI-P3 color coverage, a native contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1, and a lightning-fast 0.1ms response time, the display offers brilliant image fidelity and performance. Additionally utilizing a 3μm printing precision, the panel incorporates a 460nm low blue light eye-care display feature.

4K 120Hz IJP OLED Monitor Display (27″)

Featuring advanced IJP OLED technology, TCL CSOT’s 27-inch monitor delivers stunning 4K ultra-HD visuals with precise, vivid colors thanks to its stripe RGB pixel arrangement and wide color gamut. A 120Hz refresh rate ensures smooth motion, while the 3-sided bezel-less design offers an expansive, immersive experience for both professional work and entertainment.

World’s First IJP OLED Pad Display (14″)

Expanding into productivity and creativity segments, TCL CSOT unveiled the “Lingyun Display,” a 14-inch tablet panel representing a breakthrough in portable OLED. With a resolution of 1920×1200 and 99% DCI P3 RGB color gamut, it is engineered for professional-grade visuals. Inkjet printing technology allows for a 30% boost in pixel density through micron-level deposition. An anti-glare surface, ultra-thin 0.2mm cover glass, and stylus-ready interaction round out the premium feature set. With an RGB stripe layout and advanced algorithms, the panel achieves minimal aliasing and rich grayscale accuracy calibrated to Gamma 2.2.

World’s First Oxide IJP OLED Notebook Display (14″)

In the notebook category, TCL CSOT showcased the first-ever 14-inch oxide IJP OLED notebook panel. This innovation merges oxide TFT backplane advantages – such as lower power consumption and faster response – with the visual brilliance of OLED. Offering a 2.8K high-resolution canvas and a contrast ratio over 1,000,000:1, the display enables precise color output and power-efficient operation. The inkjet manufacturing process further enhances material efficiency and supports scalable, eco-conscious production, setting a new standard for next-gen mobile computing displays.

From 6.5″ to 65″: The Industry’s First Full IJP OLED Family Bucket

With a full-spectrum portfolio that includes smartphones, tablets, laptops, rollable displays, and TVs, TCL CSOT has become the first manufacturer to commercialize a complete family bucket of IJP OLED products. As a pioneer in mass production and a consistent driver of technological breakthroughs, TCL CSOT continues to lead the global push toward scalable, sustainable, and high-performance printed OLED innovation.

About TCL CSOT

Established in 2009, TCL China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd. (TCL CSOT) is a leading global innovator in display technologies. Its LCD, OLED, and MLED solutions power applications across TVs, smartphones, tablets, laptops, monitors, automotive systems, VR/XR, and commercial displays. With continuous investment in R&D and a strong global supply ecosystem, TCL CSOT is committed to shaping the future of display technology with intelligent, energy-efficient, and user-centric innovations. As part of TCL’s Worldwide Olympic Partnership, TCL CSOT is proud to deliver display solutions that elevate experiences on the global stage.

 

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TCL CSOT Unveils APEX Platform Innovations to Elevate Display Experiences at SID Display Week 2025

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SAN JOSE, Calif., May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TCL CSOT, a global leader in advanced display technologies, made a commanding appearance at SID Display Week 2025, the premier global summit for the display industry. Reinforcing the strength of its APEX high-end innovation platform – built on four pillars: Amazing – Pleasant Display Experience, Protective – Reliable Vision Health, Eco-friendly – Sustainable Green and Low-carbon, X – Unlimited Future Imagination – the company unveiled a comprehensive portfolio of next-generation displays that redefine user experience, sustainability, and form factor possibilities across scenarios.

Amazing Display Experience: Elevating Visual Immersion

TCL CSOT presented a series of groundbreaking displays designed to deliver outstanding visual clarity, color precision, and immersive form factors – advancing the frontier of what users can see and feel:

World’s Highest Image Quality LCD TV Display (98″)
This 98-inch large-screen LCD TV achieves cinema-grade picture quality by combining an ultra-wide 178° viewing angle with an ultra-low reflectance rate of just 0.8%. Powered by a proprietary RGB Mini-LED backlight system, it delivers a 95% coverage of the BT.2020 color gamut, delivering stunning color depth for a premium home theater experience.

World’s First Mass Production CUP OLED Notebook Display (14″)
This 14-inch OLED panel features an industry-leading 98% screen-to-body ratio made possible through TCL CSOT’s proprietary Camera Under Panel (CUP) technology. With a 4K resolution (3840×2400), 120Hz refresh rate, and full-spectrum color gamut coverage (100% DCI-P3, and Adobe RGB), it delivers professional-grade visual performance.

World’s First Ultra-Wide Color Gamut OLED Mobile Display (6.36″)
With advanced OLED structural design and optimized materials, this is the world’s first FMM OLED mobile display that achieves 95% BT.2020 ultra-wide color gamut coverage (CIE 1931), ensuring exceptional visual excellence for next-generation smartphones.

Protective Vision Health: Designed for Visual Wellbeing

Prioritizing eye-care, TCL CSOT introduced innovations for healthier visual experiences:

World’s First Natural-Spectrum Slim Pad Display (12.1″)
This industry-first LCD tablet display replicates the full visible spectrum of natural sunlight with a 50% natural light ratio – more than double that of conventional displays. The display helps provide a more comfortable viewing experience for extended screen use.

Eco-Friendly Innovation: Driving Sustainable Display Performance

TCL CSOT showcased its continued leadership in energy-efficient design, bringing forward low-power display technologies that balance high performance with environmental responsibility:

World’s First Lowest Power Consumption PLP OLED Mobile Display (6.96″)
This mobile OLED screen achieves a 45% reduction in EL power consumption through advanced panel design and a next-generation high-transmittance color filter. With full BT.2020 color gamut coverage (up to 92%) and seamless IR sensor integration, it ensures high display fidelity while extending device battery life.

World’s Lowest Power LTPO Notebook Display (14.5″)
This LTPO panel transitions seamlessly from 0.3Hz to 120Hz depending on user activity. In static content scenarios, it enables a deep sleep state with power usage as low as 240mW, effectively doubling battery life.

Unlimited Future Imagination: Redefining the Possibilities of Display

Expanding the potential of visual technology beyond conventional formats, TCL CSOT continues to pioneer new paradigms in intelligent design, modularity, and spatial integration:

World’s Narrowest Splicing Dual-Curved Display (23.6″)
Designed for next-generation automotive cockpits, the dual 23.6-inch Mini-LED curved displays offer a seamless 1.0mm panel-to-panel gap, with integrated local dimming zones (9589*2). A hidden wood-grain visual layer blends harmoniously with vehicle interiors, balancing functionality and aesthetics with an ultra-wide color gamut for an immersive driving interface.

APEX Innovation Platform: Enabling the Next Leap in Intelligent Display Experiences

TCL CSOT’s full-spectrum showcase at SID 2025 illustrates how the APEX innovation platform is redefining what’s possible across every dimension of display: stunning visual quality, trusted vision protection, low-carbon energy performance, and future-facing form innovation. APEX continues to serve as the company’s blueprint for next-generation breakthroughs, enabling smarter, more sustainable, and more human-centric display solutions.

About TCL CSOT
Established in 2009, TCL China Star Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd. (TCL CSOT) is a leading global innovator in display technologies. Its LCD, OLED, and MLED solutions power applications across TVs, smartphones, tablets, laptops, monitors, automotive systems, VR/XR, and commercial displays. With continuous investment in R&D and a strong global supply ecosystem, TCL CSOT is committed to shaping the future of display technology with intelligent, energy-efficient, and user-centric innovations. As part of TCL’s Worldwide Olympic Partnership, TCL CSOT is proud to deliver display solutions that elevate experiences on the global stage.

 

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MiTAC Computing Showcases Strategic AI and Cloud Infrastructure Partnership with AMD at COMPUTEX 2025

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TAIPEI, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MiTAC Computing Technology Corporation, a leading server platform designer and manufacturer and a subsidiary of MiTAC Holdings Corporation (TSE:3706), will spotlight its long-term collaboration with AMD at COMPUTEX 2025 (Booth M1110). The two companies will jointly present a broad portfolio of next-generation server platforms powered by AMD EPYC™ processors and AMD Instinct™ GPUs, highlighting their shared commitment to advancing scalable, energy-efficient infrastructure for AI, HPC, cloud-native, and enterprise environments.

A Strategic Milestone: Over Two Decades of Innovation

Since introducing its first AMD-based dual-socket server motherboard in 2002, MiTAC—through its TYAN brand—has cultivated a strong, enduring ecosystem partnership with AMD. This collaboration has enabled MiTAC to consistently deliver high-performance, AMD-powered platforms that meet the evolving demands of modern data centers.

“At MiTAC Computing, we are proud to extend our partnership with AMD as we continue developing advanced, scalable, and energy-efficient server platforms,” said Rick Hwang, President of MiTAC Computing Technology Corp. “By integrating AMD’s latest EPYC™ 9005 and 4005 series processors, AMD Instinct™ MI325X GPUs, and the upcoming MI350 series GPUs and platforms, we’re enabling our global customers to unlock new capabilities in AI infrastructure and high-performance computing.”

AI & HPC Innovation: Built to Accelerate

MiTAC G8825Z5
An 8U powerhouse optimized for intensive AI and HPC use cases. Featuring dual AMD EPYC™ 9005 Series processors and support for up to 8 AMD Instinct™ MI325X GPUs, it offers massive compute density and up to 6TB of DDR5-6400 memory, ideal for large-scale AI model training and scientific computing.

TYAN TN85-B8261
A 2U dual-socket GPU server supporting up to four dual-slot GPUs. Equipped with 24 DDR5-6400 RDIMM slots and tool-less NVMe storage carriers, it delivers high-speed throughput and flexibility for deep learning and HPC environments.

MiTAC C2820Z5
An OCP-powered direct liquid-cooled, high-density 2OU 4-node platform tailored for energy-efficient HPC workloads. Powered by dual AMD EPYC™ 9005 processors, it offers enhanced thermal performance and scalability, ideal for next-gen AI clusters.

Cloud-Ready Infrastructure: Optimized for Scale-Out

MiTAC M2810Z5
A 2U 4-node single-socket server built for high-density cloud computing. Each node supports up to 3TB DDR5-6400 memory and four E1.S drives, enabling fast, scalable deployments in hyperscale environments.

TYAN HG68-B8016
A 6U multi-node platform designed for cloud gaming and compute-heavy workloads. It includes five single-socket nodes using AMD EPYC™ 4005 Series processors, each with DDR5-5600 memory and NVMe storage, maximizing efficiency for cloud-native operations.

Enterprise-Grade Platforms: High IOPS, Scalable Storage

MiTAC TS70A-B8056
A 2U single-socket server built for enterprise storage and virtualization. Supporting up to 26 NVMe U.2 drive bays, 24 DDR5-5200 DIMM slots, and dual PCIe 5.0 expansion slots, it’s ideal for data-intensive workloads like software-defined storage and database acceleration.

One MiTAC Strategy: End-to-End Solutions

MiTAC Computing’s integrated “One MiTAC” strategy unites its server hardware expertise with MiTAC Information Technology’s software integration capabilities. By combining AMD’s CPU and GPU platforms with MiTAC’s full-stack design and deployment capabilities, the companies jointly deliver complete AI and data center solutions across government, transportation, finance, and hyperscale industries.

Whether it’s overcoming challenges in AI cluster deployment or supporting mission-critical enterprise systems, MiTAC Computing and AMD are enabling customers to scale efficiently and innovate faster.

A Shared Vision for the Future

Looking ahead, MiTAC Computing and AMD are focused on driving further innovation in AI infrastructure, HPC cluster scaling, cloud-native system design, and energy-efficient computing. With upcoming support for AMD Instinct™ MI350 GPUs for liquid cooling, MiTAC Computing is preparing for the next wave of high-performance AI deployments.

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About MiTAC Computing Technology Corporation

MiTAC Computing Technology Corp., a subsidiary of MiTAC Holdings, delivers comprehensive, energy-efficient server solutions backed by industry expertise dating back to the 1990s. Specializing in AI, HPC, cloud, and edge computing, MiTAC Computing employs rigorous methods to ensure uncompromising quality not just at the barebone level but more importantly, at the system and rack levels—where true performance and integration matter most. This commitment to quality at every level sets MiTAC Computing apart from others in the industry. The company provides tailored platforms for hyperscale data centers, HPC, and AI applications, guaranteeing optimal performance and scalability.

With a global presence and end-to-end capabilities—from R&D and manufacturing to global support—MiTAC Computing offers flexible, high-quality solutions designed to meet unique business needs. Leveraging the latest advancements in AI and liquid cooling, along with the recent integration of Intel DSG and TYAN server products, MiTAC Computing stands out for its innovation, efficiency, and reliability, empowering businesses to tackle future challenges.

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