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In Most Swing States, Democrats and Republicans Agree the US Should Continue Military Aid to Ukraine

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COLLEGE PARK, Md., Aug. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Amid debates about US international engagement, a new public consultation survey in the six swing states by the University of Maryland’s Program for Public Consultation (PPC) finds widespread bipartisan support for the US continuing to provide military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine. Majorities of both Republicans and Democrats support the US upholding the principle of collective security by helping to protect nations that are under attack; continuing to be a member of NATO; and continuing to abide by the longstanding international ban on nuclear testing. [Full Report]

This survey is the fourth in the Swing Six Issue Surveys series being conducted in the run-up to the November election in six swing states, and nationally, on major policy issues. Unlike traditional polls, respondents in a public consultation survey go through an online “policymaking simulation” in which they are provided briefings and arguments for and against each policy. Content is reviewed by experts on different sides to ensure accuracy and balance.

Director of the Program for Public Consultation, Steven Kull, commented, “Surveys have consistently shown that, while Americans don’t want the US to be the world policeman, they do want the US to work with other countries to uphold the international order and help protect nations from aggressors.”

Continue Military and Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine
The US continuing to provide military aid to Ukraine – including weapons, ammunition, training and intelligence – is favored by large majorities in every swing state (64% to 71%), including majorities of Democrats (73% to 85%). Among Republicans, majorities are in favor in Arizona, Georgia, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin (56% to 60%), while in Michigan and Nevada they are evenly divided. However, majorities of Republicans in Michigan (57%) and Nevada (60%) find it at least “tolerable”. Nationally, 67% are in favor, including majorities of Republicans (57%) and Democrats (79%).

Before coming to their conclusion, respondents were informed in the briefing that the US has already provided Ukraine with tens of billions of dollars worth of military aid and that the European countries have provided an equivalent amount. Presented two arguments against providing aid – that European nations are responsible for taking care of this war, and that the US engagement risks escalation to nuclear war – both were found convincing by about six-in-ten. But the two arguments in favor – that US engagement is necessary to prevent Russia from further aggression, and to uphold the international order based on national sovereignty – were both found convincing by larger majorities of around eight-in-ten.

The US continuing to provide humanitarian aid to Ukraine – including food, shelter, and assistance to repair infrastructure – is favored by large bipartisan majorities in every swing state (71% to 75%), including 60% to 69% of Republicans and 76% to 88% of Democrats. Nationally, 74% are in favor (Republicans 65%, Democrats 84%). [BAR GRAPH]

High Priority to Uphold Collective Security
Bipartisan majorities say it should be a high priority for the US to uphold the principle of collective security, which says that when a country comes under attack, other countries should join together to help defend it, through military force and/or economic sanctions. Support ranges from 75% to 81% in the swing states, including 70% to 77% of Republicans and 81% to 89% Democrats, as well as 80% nationally. [BAR GRAPH]

Maintain US Membership in NATO
Respondents were given a briefing on the Western military alliance NATO and how it includes “a key section, called Article 5, which says that NATO members regard an attack on any member as an attack on all and that all members will defend any member that is attacked.” The US continuing to be part of NATO is favored by bipartisan majorities of 76% to 81% in the swing states, including 72% to 77% of Republicans and 83% to 89% of Democrats, as well as 78% nationally.

Continue Moratorium on Nuclear Testing
Recently, the debate over nuclear weapons testing has been reignited by calls for the US military to restart testing. The US, Russia, China, France and the UK have all had moratoriums on testing for three decades, as part of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). Bipartisan majorities of 73% to 78% in the swing states said the US should continue its moratorium on nuclear testing. Support includes 68% to 75% of Republicans and 75% to 83% of Democrats in the swing states, as well as 75% nationally. [BAR GRAPH]

About the Survey
The survey was fielded July 19 to August 2, 2024 with 4,628 adults by the Program for Public Consultation at the University of Maryland’s School of Public Policy, including approximately 600 in each state of Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, and 1,211 nationally. Samples were obtained from multiple online opt-in panels, including Cint, Dynata and Prodege. Sample collection and quality control was managed by QuantifyAI under the direction of the Program for Public Consultation. Samples were pre-stratified and weighted by age, race, gender, education, income, metro/non-metro, marital status, home ownership, and, nationally and in one state, partisan affiliation to match the general adult population. The survey was offered in both English and Spanish. The confidence interval for the national sample is +/-3.2%, and for the state samples it ranges from +/-4.5% to 4.6%.

International Security Questionnaire with Toplines, Crosstabs, and MethodologyNational and Six State Full ReportGo Through the Policymaking Simulation on International Security

About the Program for Public Consultation
The Program for Public Consultation (PPC) at the University of Maryland’s School of Public Policy, develops and conducts public consultation surveys, seeking to improve democratic governance by consulting representative samples of citizens on key public policy issues. It shares its findings with officials in government, the media, other academics, and the general public.

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Pixelworks Empowers iQOO Z9 Turbo L Smartphone to Deliver a Flagship Visual Display Experience

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Expanded Frame Rate Capability and Enriched Visual Effect Options Offer Compelling yet Affordable Visual Quality Upgrades

SHANGHAI, Dec. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Pixelworks, Inc. (NASDAQ: PXLW), a leading provider of visual processing solutions, announced that the newly released iQOO Z9 Turbo L smartphone is equipped with Pixelworks’ X5 Turbo visual processor. The integration solution provides targeted frame rate optimization for multiple popular mobile games, extending the play time for high-frame-rate gaming while utilizing lower power. Additionally, the solution enables multiple gaming filter modes for display enhancement, further enriching the visual experience for players. The smartphone also supports high-frame-rate modes for several video apps, which elevate the immersive video experience for consumers.

Powered by the Snapdragon® 8s Gen 3 mobile platform from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., the iQOO Z9 Turbo L features a 6,400mAh ultra-thin BlueCell battery with support for 80W fast charging. In terms of display, the device sports a 6.78-inch 1.5K OLED screen with a refresh rate of up to 144Hz. With the adoption of Pixelworks’ X5 Turbo visual processor featuring distributed rendering architecture, the smartphone is able to better allocate processing resources to deliver extended play time of high-frame-rate games, enriched picture quality of low-frame-rate games and a more immersive video experience.

Specific to the gaming experience, the smartphone supports both frame rate improvement and power-saving modes. For games with high native frame rate, the Pixelworks X5 Turbo visual processor reduces unnecessary power consumption by offloading intensive rendering from the GPU, contributing to extended play time while maintaining optimal visual quality. For games with a lower native frame rate, the X5 Turbo dynamically boosts displayed frame rate of games to match the higher refresh rate capabilities of the smartphone’s display, enabling a smoother and more immersive experience at low power. Further enriching the visual enjoyment for mobile gaming , Pixelworks’ solution enables the smartphone with a variety of gaming filter modes, including a set of seven general purpose filter modes—customized, low-light enhancement, snow blindness prevention, old retro, vivid, soft and bright —as well as dedicated filter modes tailored to match the original artistic style for specific mobile games. Users can select filters based on visual preference to maximize the immersiveness of their gaming experience.

With respect to video experience, the smartphone leverages the Pixelworks visual processor’s content-adaptive motion processing to effectively reduce motion judder caused by the mismatch between contents’ native frame rate and the refresh rate of the display. This ensures that even low-frame-rate video content is delivered with excellent and stable visual quality on high refresh rate displays. Currently, this feature supports video frame rate interpolation from 24fps/25fps/30fps up to 60fps, and is compatible with several popular video apps, including iQIYI, Tencent Video, Youku, and Bilibili.

“As a device with flagship performance targeting the mid-range market, the iQOO Z9 Turbo L consistently strives for excellence in both product strength and user experience,” said Yaojing Yang, Senior Director of Gaming Experience Planning Center, iQOO. “We are pleased to continue our collaboration with Pixelworks in enhancing the visual performance and user experience. By integrating the Pixelworks X5 Turbo visual processor with a distributed rendering architecture, the smartphone is able to fully utilize its rendering capability to deliver smoother and more immersive gaming and video experiences. We look forward to extending this high-quality visual experience to a broader range of applications in the future, allowing more consumers to enjoy high-value and performance products that are competitively priced.”

“Congratulations on the launch of the iQOO Z9 Turbo L smartphone! Earlier this year, we collaborated with iQOO on the iQOO Z9 Turbo, and we were impressed by iQOO’s high standards of product quality and emphasis on delivering superior user experiences. The popularity of that model has validated iQOO’s unique market insight,” said Ting Xiong, co-GM and President of Sales and Marketing of Pixelworks China. “It’s an honor to power the iQOO Z9 Turbo L with our content-oriented visual optimization solutions that enable a flagship-level gaming and video experience at an affordable price. We look forward to deepening our collaboration across future products and technology to bring consumers even more groundbreaking visual experiences.” 

About vivo
vivo is a technology company that creates great products based on a design-driven value, with smart devices and intelligent services as its core. The company aims to build a bridge between humans and the digital world. Through unique creativity, vivo provides users with an increasingly convenient mobile and digital life. Following the company’s core values, which include Benfen*, user-orientation, design-driven value, continuous learning and team spirit, vivo has implemented a sustainable development strategy with the vision of developing into a healthier, more sustainable world-class corporation.

While bringing together and developing the best local talents to deliver excellence, vivo is supported by a network of R&D centers in Shenzhen, Dongguan, Nanjing, Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Xi’an and more cities, focusing on the development of state-of-the-art consumer technologies, including 5G, artificial intelligence, industrial design, imaging system and other up-and-coming technologies. vivo has also set up an intelligent manufacturing network (including those authorized by vivo), with an annual production capacity of nearly 200 million smartphones. As of now, vivo has branched out its sales network across more than 60 countries and regions, and is loved by more than 500 million users worldwide.

*”Benfen” is a term describing the attitude on doing the right things and doing things right – which is the ideal description of vivo’s mission to create value for society.

Stay informed of latest vivo news at https://www.vivo.com/en/about-vivo/news

About Pixelworks
Pixelworks provides industry-leading content creation, video delivery and display processing solutions and technology that enable highly authentic viewing experiences with superior visual quality, across all screens – from cinema to smartphone and beyond. The Company has more than 20 years of history delivering image processing innovation to leading providers of consumer electronics, professional displays and video streaming services.

For more information, please visit the company’s web site at www.pixelworks.com.

Note: Pixelworks and the Pixelworks logo are trademarks of Pixelworks, Inc. Qualcomm and Snapdragon are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries. Qualcomm Snapdragon is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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BingX Introduces ALTCOIN Index Futures Trading: One Click, Countless Trends

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VILNIUS, Lithuania, Dec. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — BingX, a global leading cryptocurrency exchange, is excited to announce the launch of ALTCOIN Index, the first futures trading pair involving top altcoins. This innovative trading product offers users a one-click solution to efficiently track and trade major cryptocurrency trends with ease.

Traditionally used in stock markets, a futures index is a financial derivative that tracks the performance of a group of assets, such as stocks of commodities. These instruments were first introduced to simplify trading by allowing investors to speculate on or hedge against the collective movements of selected market sectors. Instead of purchasing individual stocks, traders are able to access broad market exposure in a single transaction, saving time and reducing costs.

In the cryptocurrency market, this new ALTCOIN/USDT futures trading pair works similarly by bundling the performance of the top mainstream cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, excluding Bitcoin (BTC) and stablecoins. The current index includes ETH, XRP, SOL, BNB, DOGE, ADA, TRX, AVAX, and SHIB. This approach is more efficient compared to buying individual cryptocurrencies or ETFs as this allows for direct speculation using tiered leverage options without the need to manage multiple positions, effectively diversifying trading risks associated with individual asset volatility.

Vivien Lin, Chief Product Officer of BingX, commented on the new offering: “By aggregating a range of leading cryptocurrencies into a single trading instrument, we’re giving users a practical and efficient way to better capture market trends. This index trading pair should help our less experienced users with their trading goals more easily, particularly when they are unsure which asset to trade and just want to trade major altcoins in general with leverage.”

BingX users can take advantage of tiered leverage options and competitive rates consistent with the platform’s perpetual futures terms, simplifying open order management and enhancing trading efficiency. The platform also ensures that the index composition remains current, with regular quarterly adjustments and temporary updates in response to market conditions.

About BingX
Founded in 2018, BingX is a leading crypto exchange, serving over 10 million users worldwide. BingX offers diversified products and services, including spot, derivatives, copy trading, and asset management – all designed for the evolving needs of users, from beginners to professionals. BingX is committed to providing a trustworthy platform that empowers users with innovative tools and features to elevate their trading proficiency. In 2024, BingX proudly became the official crypto exchange partner of Chelsea Football Club, marking an exciting debut in the world of sports.

For more information please visit: https://bingx.com/

 

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Lyric’s first solid-state battery front-end equipment is shipped to customer in United States

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BEIJING, Dec. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Recently, Lyric’s first solid-state battery front-end equipment has been shipped to a customer in the United States. Relying on its deep accumulation in the field of solid-state battery technology, Lyric has achieved strategic development on the global stage.

As of now, Lyric’s Z-shape stacking machine has reached the forefront of the industry, achieving an efficient stacking speed of 0.1s/pcs and ultra-high precision alignment of ≤ ± 0.3mm, setting an industry benchmark. At the same time, with the innovative design, the double planetary mixer realizes the efficient mixing of various viscosity materials, showing extraordinary flexibility, and significantly enhances the safety and efficiency of the production process through the iterative upgrade of automation technology, and provides customized services to accurately meet customer needs.

Looking to the future, Lyric will continue to expand its global footprint, based on the deep accumulation in the field of solid-state batteries since 2020, and its patented technology of dry electrode and stacking process and self-developed equipment advantages, Lyric not only demonstrates excellent capabilities in the manufacture of solid-state battery production equipment, but also provides a full range of solutions. Covers customized delivery from a single station to the entire production line. In terms of international cooperation, Lyric is actively seeking cooperation opportunities with more overseas enterprises, aiming to promote China’s solid-state battery equipment technology and solutions to the global market, further enhance its influence and competitiveness in the global renewable energy industry chain, and jointly explore unlimited possibilities in the field of renewable energy.

 

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