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Panasonic Connect Expands Audio, Visual, and AV Solution Portfolios to Power Immersive Experiences & Connected Ecosystems

Panasonic Professional Imaging & Visual Systems

Panasonic Connect North America has expanded its lineup of audio, visual, and AV solutions to support more exciting, interactive, and collaborative audience experiences. Whether supporting a concert venue, lecture hall, museum or worship setting, the company’s latest offerings prioritize flexibility and ease of use for unique experiences that surpass creative expectations. Amaze & Inspire Audiences with Engaging Immersive Experiences Technology developments in recent years have expanded the possibilities for live events and increased audience expectations. As events grow more sophisticated, it becomes challenging to deliver the level of immersion audiences crave with conventional video technology. 4K integrated, simplified production systems paired with interactive projection and display technology will be key to powering immersive productions. Working alongside its next-generation KAIROS IT/IP Live Production Platform and ST 2110 compatible PTZ and Studio cameras, Panasonic Connect introduces the following new solutions: PT-REQ12KU Series 1-Chip DLP™ 4K Laser Projectors: Immersing guests into a vivid scene requires high-quality visuals. Supporting a streamlined installation, the PT-REQ12 Series 1-Chip DLP™ 4K Laser Projectors range from 8,000lm to 12,000lm of brightness. The series offers 4K resolution, and 240 Hz projection capability to seamlessly display detailed visuals on fast-moving objects, resulting in enriching, interactive applications, and stage performances. 1 PT-MZ20KL Series 3LCD Laser Projectors: It can be challenging to project clear, crisp visuals in a large space like a lecture hall or auditorium where some audience members sit right in front of the screen while others are seated farther away. As the industry’s smallest, lightest and quietest 20,000lm LCD projector, the PT-MZ20KL Series projectors provide 20,000 hours of maintenance-free operation and deliver an industry first of full brightness on AC 120 V power, eliminating the need for high-voltage power supply installation. 2 PT-RZ14KU 3-Chip DLP™ Projector: Live event production professionals often work in compact spaces, meaning they need flexible projection solutions. An evolution of the PT-RQ25KU Series 3-Chip DLP™ 4K laser projector, the PT-RZ14KU 3-Chip DLP™ projector is approximately 40% smaller and weighs 20% less than the previous PT-RZ12KU, simplifying everything from transport and storage to installation and set-up. 3 It also supports 14,000lm brightness on AC 100–240 V power. 4 Remote Monitoring Service: For digital arts and museum venues powering simultaneous immersive experiences across different venues, it’s not always feasible to station a technical expert at each location. This hinders the organization’s visibility into equipment performance. Panasonic Connect’s new Remote Monitoring Service (RMS) addresses this challenge with its cloud-based application that allows users to remotely monitor features such as intake temperatures and fan speed to proactively uncover any irregularities in daily operation. Available in October 2023, RMS will continue to evolve with features that maximize asset management and minimize carbon footprint. TH-SQE2W Series Professional Displays: Event venues need flexible display solutions to ensure all audience members — regardless of where they are sitting — have a comparable visual experience. The Panasonic TH-SQE2W Series professional displays provide brightness of 500cd/m² with an anti-glare panel and a haze treatment of 25%, reducing the reflection of ambient light and improving visibility in all environments. 5 AK-HC3900 Studio Camera with AK-SFC391 ST 2110 Upgrade: With increasing demand for video production and diversification of streaming styles, production studios face the challenge of creating high quality content efficiently. With this optional upgrade, the AK-HC3900 Studio Camera will support ST 2110, eliminating the need for a conventional camera control unit and providing a seamless connection to Panasonic’s KAIROS IT/IP platform. Design Collaborative, Cohesive Experiences with a Connected Ecosystem Uncooperative and unreliable technology that operates in silos only causes more downtime and disruption, putting a strain on IT teams and resources. Working with a consultative partner, like Panasonic Connect, can help organizations develop a cohesive technology ecosystem for maximum efficiency and the best possible user and audience experience. Sustainable, innovative, and collaborative technology solutions are critical to maximize retention and productivity regardless of whether participants are in the room or tuning in remotely. Prioritizing this goal, Panasonic Connect has added the following solutions to its projector, display, and audio lineups: PT-CMZ50 Ultra Short-Throw LCD Laser Projector: Education, corporate, and museum environments need a projection solution that can deliver expansive, vibrant visuals without shadowing. The PT-CMZ50 ultra short-throw LCD laser projector gives presenters the flexibility to start a presentation immediately without waiting for the projector to warm up and its new high-efficiency optical engine improves watts-per-lumen efficiency by 31% over comparable lamp-based short-throw models. TH-CQE2U Series Professional Displays: Sharing announcements and updates in real-time is critical in many environments, especially in corporate and education settings. To ensure students and employees receive messages, organizations need reliable displays that can share content continuously. Designed for 16 hours of uninterrupted operation, the TH-CQE2U Series professional displays offer reliable operation with viewing clarity. 6 TH-SQ2H Series Professional Displays: Corporate and education campuses often feature different types of spaces with various levels of external lighting, which can make finding the right displays challenging. The TH-SQ2H Series offers a panel brightness of 700cd/m2 and mitigates glare from light sources and ambient light to reduce reflections and ensure high-quality, clear, crisp 4K content can be displayed even when installed in meeting rooms and classrooms with large amounts of external lighting. 7 WX-AM800 Ceiling Array Microphone & WX-AU202 Antenna/Receiver: Corporate meeting rooms and classrooms need crisp, clear audio technology to ensure all participants, whether they are in-person or tuning in remotely, can actively participate in the conversation. Designed to cover a 30’ x 30’ area with 4 adjustable zones, the WX-AM800 Ceiling Array microphone automatically adjusts its sensitivity based on the location of the speaker and features built-in integration with a Panasonic PTZ camera for voice tracking without a control system. With the new WX-AU202 Antenna/Receiver, users can add up to two (2) Panasonic DECT Wireless microphones without having to use rack space. Microphone System Configuration Center Software: Setting up audio technology should not pose an extra challenge for presenters. Microphone System Configuration Center Software allows users to set the room size, optimally place the ceiling microphones, adjust the range of the Panasonic antennas, and configure a whole host of audio DSP settings such as Acoustic Echo Cancellation, Audio Input Ducking, Equalization and Digital Noise Reduction. Digital Signage: Panasonic Connect offers fully integrated, end-to-end digital signage solutions. Displayed will be The Cloud-based Content Management System, which features an intuitive web-based user interface to create players, load content, create playlists and scheduling grids in 4 easy steps. Panasonic Connect digital signage solutions combine high quality 4K professional displays, interactive technologies and network-based multimedia content. Let the Content Sharing Begin The right ecosystem of projection, display, digital signage, and audio technology combined with connected video production platforms and camera solutions will power exceptional audience experiences for any industry or venue. Panasonic Connect will present these solutions and more during InfoComm 2023 (booth #901) from June 14-16. For more information about Panasonic Connect’s professional imaging, visual systems, and audio portfolio, visit https://na.panasonic.com/us/audio-video-solutions. 1 To round out the portfolio, a PT-REQ15KU 1-Chip DLP 4K Laser projector will be released in the first half of 2024. 2 As of November 2022, based on LCD laser projectors with 20,000lm brightness and above according to internal research. 3 The PT-RZ14KU 3-Chip DLP™ Projector will be available in the second half of 2023. 4 When operating the projector on AC 100–120 V power, the maximum light output may be reduced if an optional third-party function board is installed. 5 All seven models of the TH-SQE2W Series Professional Displays, ranging from 43-inches to 98-inches, will be available in the second half of 2023. 6 All seven models of the TH-CQE2U Series Professional Displays, ranging from 43-inches to 98-inches, will be available in the second half of 2023. 7 The TH-SQ2H Series Professional Displays will be available in the second half of 2023. About Panasonic Connect North America Established on April 1, 2022 as part of the Panasonic Group’s switch to an operating company system, Panasonic Connect North America is a B2B company offering device hardware, software and professional services to provide value to customers across the public sector, federal government, education, immersive entertainment, food services and manufacturing industries. With the mission to “Change Work, Advance Society, Connect to Tomorrow,” Panasonic Connect North America works closely with its community of partners, innovators and integrators to provide the right technologies to address customers’ ever-evolving needs in today’s connected enterprise. Connect with Panasonic Connect Audio Video Solutions: Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube Connect with Panasonic Connect North America: Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube Contact Details Madison Everts +1 617-624-3225 PanasonicVisual@racepointglobal.com Company Website https://na.panasonic.com/us/panasonic-connect

June 08, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Heart of the Neighborhood: Honoring and Supporting Local Businesses

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When local businesses thrive, neighborhoods thrive. And in a time when neighborhood businesses face unprecedented challenges, we witness the power of community spirit. Recently, Caty Kobe, Nextdoor's Head of Community conducted a satellite media tour to highlight the efforts and initiatives underway to ensure our local businesses not only survive but thrive. A video accompanying this announcement is available at: https://youtu.be/HE5jF2FDdZc Local businesses form the heart and soul of our communities. In addition to providing goods and services, these businesses create jobs, contribute to the local economy and bring character to the community. So, to say thank you to those who don’t take a summer break, Nextdoor, the neighborhood network, hosts an annual ‘for neighbors, by neighbors’ awards celebrating and spotlighting the local businesses that are beloved by their customers. Recognizing the top 1% of local businesses on Nextdoor, the 7th annual ‘Neighborhood Faves’ award campaign has just kicked off, inviting neighbors to honor the local businesses they love most. From June 1 to June 30, neighbors on Nextdoor can vote for all of their favorite businesses across 20 categories, from their go-to restaurants, brunch spots and cafes, wellness and home services providers, and more. Celebrating your favorite local businesses with a Neighborhood Fave vote is an amazing way to support your local economy and to spread the word about the places you love. Head over to the Nextdoor app or visit nextdoor.com/faves to vote for your favorites. Because when local businesses thrive, neighborhoods thrive. Neighborhood Faves winners will be announced in July. See the 2023 Neighborhood Faves Awards official rules for more information. To connect with your local neighborhood, download the app or login at nextdoor.com. About Nextdoor Nextdoor (NYSE: KIND) is where you connect to the neighborhoods that matter to you so you can belong. Kindness is core to our purpose: to cultivate a kinder world where everyone has a neighborhood they can rely on. Neighbors around the world turn to Nextdoor daily to receive trusted information, give and get help, get things done, and build real-world connections with those nearby — neighbors, businesses, and public services. Today, neighbors rely on Nextdoor in more than 305,000 neighborhoods across 11 countries. In the U.S., 1 in 3 households uses the network. Nextdoor is based in San Francisco. For additional information and images: nextdoor.com/newsroom. About Caty Kobe Caty Kobe is Head of Community at Nextdoor, responsible for overseeing the global moderation program. She's a rescue dog mama, an avid gardener, a karaoke enthusiast, and a proud San Franciscan. Contact Details YourUpdateTV +1 212-736-2727 yourupdatetv@gmail.com

June 07, 2023 09:34 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Sports Betting Ads in Canada Could Soon Be Banned

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If you’ve watched any of the recent sports games in Canada, you were likely ambushed by a series of sports gambling advertisements featuring famous athletes like Wayne Gretzky, George St-Pierre or Connor McDavid. In Ontario, the prevalence of gambling ads has increased significantly since the province launched regulated online sports betting last April, but one group is looking to have them banned. The Campaign to Ban Gambling Advertising is led by prominent Canadians who believe sports betting ads are harmful to young people and those with a gambling addiction. The group, which was launched by former Toronto mayor John Sewell and Greater Toronto Hockey League board member Karl Subban, father of former NHL star P. K. Subban, hopes for new advertising restrictions similar to that of alcohol and cannabis. Of course, Subban and Sewell are not alone in their sentiments. A recent poll found that 48% of Canadians believe that sports betting sites advertise excessively in Ontario. According to a study of gambling behavior released by Statistics Canada last year, more than 300,000 Canadians are at “severe” or “moderate risk” for gambling-related issues. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is considering banning sports and celebrity iGaming advertising. If the new laws are implemented, any gambling ads that include active or retired athletes will be prohibited. They would also make it illegal for businesses to use cartoon figures, social media influencers, celebrities, and symbols or role models that are "reasonably expected to appeal to minors" in their advertising. The new regulations would be added to the province's internet gambling advertising requirements. According to iGo, there have been more than 1.6 million active player accounts on websites managed by companies with agreements with iGaming Ontario (iGo) since Ontario became the first province in Canada to create an open, regulated iGaming industry. There are about 40 operators with such agreements, with 31 offering sports betting. On April 4, iGo reported that in the first year of the legal online gambling market, the province generated "about $35.6 billion in total wagers and approximately $1.4 billion in total gaming revenue." However, those figures do not only include sports betting, but include casino games and peer-to-peer poker. The iGo data does not specify the percentage of wagers that were solely on sports. Engaging, Attracting and Retaining Sports Bettors With Content One company that’s doing things differently is NorthStar Gaming Holdings Inc. (TSXV:BET). Instead of spending money to hire an athlete as a brand ambassador, Northstar is producing original, hyper-local sports content to increase brand awareness and stickiness among their player base. The company’s premium local sports content includes columns, live Q&As and other appearances from Northstar Sr. NHL insider Chris Johnston - one of Ontario’s most familiar and popular voices on the Toronto Maple Leafs - plus hundreds of sports betting articles and social media content produced monthly and distributed on social and on the Nortstar Bets website and app by Northstar’s team of expert sports betting writers. Additionally, in keeping with its made-in-Ontario strategy, NorthStar Gaming has partnered with Parleh Media Group, Canada's first sports betting content network, to create a variety of dynamic sports betting-themed videos, podcasts, and social media content, much of it featuring Northstar’s own content team. NorthStar Gaming syndicates the content across its own domains as well as third-party channels, including Torstar Corporation's digital and social platforms. As Ontario is currently considering a ban on celebrity sponsorship of igaming properties, NorthStar ’s decision to not pursue an athlete ambassador, but instead rely on a high-profile hockey insider and premium betting content, was a smart choice that provides the company with a clear competitive advantage. NorthStar 's position as an industry innovator and leader in the growing intersection of igaming and media is strengthened by this agreement. NorthStar Gaming is the one and only official sportsbook and casino affiliate partner for Parleh's owned and managed digital platforms in Ontario. NorthStar Gaming Holdings Inc. (TSXV:BET) runs NorthStar Bets, a casino and sportsbook gambling platform with a decidedly local feel. The platform features a sportsbook that gives real-time news, data, analysis, and scores immediately within the betting environment, as well as a large choice of popular online casino games. NorthStar Bets was created in collaboration with Playtech PLC (LSE:PTECH) (OTC:PYTCY), a major provider of B2C gaming technology. Playtech became NorthStar 's strategic software and services supplier, supplying its IMS platform and casino services to Ontario's gambling sector as part of the relationship. Playtech also made a C$12.25 million strategic investment in Northstar Gaming to spur expansion and growth in the Canadian industry. This investment completed Northstar 's reverse takeover (RTO) financing, raising a total of C$22.33 million in gross revenues. NorthStar Gaming provides an unrivaled casino and sportsbook experience, in addition to live, on-call agents and original sports news and gaming content. The company benefits from its local presence by leveraging its strong Ontario roots, allowing it to keep in tune with the province's preferences and adapt accordingly. Because of collaborations and agreements with notable media companies, including an omnichannel advertising and marketing services agreement with Torstar Corporation, the founder of the Toronto Star, NorthStar is well-positioned to become a leader in the intersection of sports media and sports wagering. NorthStar, which is regulated by the Ontario Alcohol and Gaming Commission (OAGC) and operates under an operating agreement with iGaming Ontario, is committed to being a gaming industry leader by following the highest security and integrity standards demanded by Canadians. Slapshot Media, a Canadian iGaming marketing and managed services company, was acquired by NorthStar Gaming on May 8. Through its affiliation with Spreads.ca, an iGaming site owned and run by the Abenaki Council of Wolinak, NorthStar 's position in the Canadian market outside of Ontario is enhanced, and its target market is greatly expanded. For more information about NorthStar Gaming Holdings Inc. (TSXV:BET), click this link or visit their website at northstargaming.ca. Disclosure: 1) The author of the Article, or members of the author’s immediate household or family, do not own any securities of the companies set forth in this Article. The author determined which companies would be included in this article based on research and understanding of the sector. 2) The Article was issued on behalf of and sponsored by, NorthStar Gaming Holdings. Market Jar Media Inc. has or expects to receive from NorthStar Gaming Holdings’ Digital Marketing Agency of Record (Native Ads Inc) one thousand one hundred USD for this article. 3) Statements and opinions expressed are the opinions of the author and not Market Jar Media Inc., its directors or officers. The author is wholly responsible for the validity of the statements. The author was not paid by Market Jar Media Inc. for this Article. Market Jar Media Inc. was not paid by the author to publish or syndicate this Article. 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Market Jar Media Inc. does not render general or specific investment advice and the information on pressreach.com should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Market Jar Media Inc. does not endorse or recommend the business, products, services or securities of any company mentioned on pressreach.com. 5) Market Jar Media Inc. and its respective directors, officers and employees hold no shares for any company mentioned in the Article. 6) This document contains forward-looking information and forward-looking statements, within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation, (collectively, “forward-looking statements”), which reflect management's expectations regarding NorthStar Gaming Holdings’s future growth, future business plans and opportunities, expected activities, and other statements about future events, results or performance. 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These forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements relating to: (a) revenue generating potential with respect to NorthStar Gaming Holdings’ industry; (b) market opportunity; (c) NorthStar Gaming Holdings business plans and strategies; (d) services that NorthStar Gaming Holdings intends to offer; (e) NorthStar Gaming Holdings’ milestone projections and targets; (f) NorthStar Gaming Holdings’ expectations regarding receipt of approval for regulatory applications; (g) NorthStar Gaming Holdings’ intentions to expand into other jurisdictions including the timeline expectations relating to those expansion plans; and (h)NorthStar Gaming Holdings’ expectations with regarding its ability to deliver shareholder value. Forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of future performance and are based upon a number of estimates and assumptions of management in light of management’s experience and perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, as well as other factors that management believes to be relevant and reasonable in the circumstances, as of the date of this document including, without limitation, assumptions about: (a) the ability to raise any necessary additional capital on reasonable terms to execute NorthStar Gaming Holdings’ business plan; (b) that general business and economic conditions will not change in a material adverse manner; (c) NorthStar Gaming Holdings’ ability to procure equipment and operating supplies in sufficient quantities and on a timely basis; (d) NorthStar Gaming Holdings’ ability to enter into contractual arrangements with additional Pharmacies; (e) the accuracy of budgeted costs and expenditures; (f) NorthStar Gaming Holdings’ ability to attract and retain skilled personnel; (g) political and regulatory stability; (h) the receipt of governmental, regulatory and third-party approvals, licenses and permits on favorable terms; (i) changes in applicable legislation; (j) stability in financial and capital markets; and (k) expectations regarding the level of disruption to as a result of CV-19. Such forward-looking information involves a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements of NorthStar Gaming Holdings to be materially different from any future plans, intentions, activities, results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks include, without limitation: (a) NorthStar Gaming Holdings operations could be adversely affected by possible future government legislation, policies and controls or by changes in applicable laws and regulations; (b) public health crises such as CV-19 may adversely impact NorthStar Gaming Holdings’ business; (c) the volatility of global capital markets; (d) political instability and changes to the regulations governing NorthStar Gaming Holdings’ business operations (e) NorthStar Gaming Holdings may be unable to implement its growth strategy; and (f) increased competition.Except as required by law, NorthStar Gaming Holdings undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future event or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. 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June 07, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Broward Education Foundation Partners with Campus Multimedia to Benefit Broward County’s Schools and Students

Campus Multimedia

Broward Education Foundation (BEF), a 501(c)3 that supports educational enhancements for the 6 th largest school district in the country, today announced an exclusive partnership with Campus Multimedia. As the fastest-growing high school sports media company in the nation, Campus Multimedia will provide marketing programs that will benefit the schools, students, and brands. The partnership will focus on sponsorship representation of the High School National Football Showcase in Broward County, The Kreul, the Brian Piccolo Award, Broward Sports Hall of Fame, and future events and platforms. In addition, Campus Multimedia will work with Broward Education Foundation to create district wide opportunities and create value added marketing programs across the entire community. “Our goal is to shine a national spotlight on the amazing work and programming produced by the Broward Education Foundation,” said Karl Mawhinney, CEO of Campus Multimedia. “We’ll connect brands and offer new partnership opportunities that will ultimately support the important mission of the foundation: to develop, promote and fund emerging educational initiatives that benefit the Broward County community.” “Our partnership with Campus Multimedia is based on shared values that drive our collective vision to promote the Broward Education Foundation and our growth to enhance impact in the community,” said James A. Knapp, Director of Advancement, Broward Education Foundation. “They understand the power of relationships and the importance of what truly matters to our current and future partners.” About Broward County Education Foundation Broward Education Foundation is the only 501(c)3 charitable organization solely dedicated to supporting Broward County Public Schools and serves as a catalyst for educational excellence by providing teacher grants to fund development of innovative curriculum that advances Pre K-12 achievement; vitally needed school supplies for Title I school students, and scholarships for qualified high school seniors. Established in 1983, the non-profit Broward Education Foundation contributes more than $3 million to Broward County Public Schools annually. About Campus Multimedia Campus Multimedia (CM) is on a mission to improve school life for students, teachers, and school districts through brand partnership programs that meet school needs. Its extensive network of 77,000+ school relationships creates an unparalleled impact for brands to step inside schools at scale with mutually beneficial goals. As the leader in school marketing execution, CM creates platforms for brands to achieve their goals and schools to receive resources. Learn more at campusmultimedia.com Contact Details Eric PR & Marketing, LLC Eric Nemeth nemeth@ericpr.com Company Website https://www.campusmultimedia.com/

June 06, 2023 09:05 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Oasys Announces Inaugural Blockchain Gaming Hackathon in Tokyo, Backed by Japanese Industry Titans

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SINGAPORE - Media OutReach - 6 June 2023 - Oasys, a gaming-optimised blockchain, today announced the launch of its inaugural hackathon as part of Japan Blockchain Week. The hackathon, supported by a total prize pool worth $65,000 USD, encourages global developers to contribute innovative ideas to the rapidly burgeoning blockchain gaming industry. Application submissions are currently open via the official website ( https://oasys.framer.website/ ). Esteemed sponsors of the event include prominent Japanese industry leaders such as LLC DMM.com / DM2C Studio, KDDI Corporation, and SoftBank Corp. Japan is rapidly evolving into an influential hub within the global blockchain gaming ecosystem. Supported by a potent combination of cultural compatibility, a robust talent pool of game developers, and progressive governmental policies, Japan's Web3 market outpaces the global average. A unique blend of gaming content and intellectual property-based businesses signifies a marked shift towards blockchain gaming, a transformative period in Japan's gaming history. Set against this backdrop, the Oasys hackathon serves as a pivotal platform to fuel this momentum, amplifying Japan's role in the blockchain gaming revolution. Daiki Moriyama, Director, Oasys, said: "Our hackathon is a symbol of the innovation that is integral to the Oasys ecosystem. We are always exploring novel ways to push the boundaries of blockchain gaming, and this event allows us to connect with brilliant minds worldwide who share our vision. We hope that this initiative will foster breakthroughs that benefit not just our platform, but the entire blockchain gaming industry." Presently, Oasys supports five "Verses" (Layer2) and about 20 games. As part of its efforts to expand its ecosystem, Oasys is launching this hackathon. In addition to the main prize of $65,000 USD, there are additional awards from each sponsor. Oasys warmly invites developers worldwide to participate in this landmark event. Hackathon Schedule: Entry starts: June 6, 2023 Oasys Hack-jam Study-Session (Online): June 14, 2023 Kickoff Event (Offline): June 23, 2023, 18:00-22:00 JST Entry deadline: July 12, 2023, 23:59 JST Finalist announcement: July 17, 2023 Demo Day: July 23, 2023, 14:00-21:00 JST Main Prize Breakdown: Total: $50,000 (Distributed in USDT or USDC) First Prize (1 Project): $20,000 Excellence Award (4 Projects): $7,500 Note: A portion of the prize money will be distributed upon winning, with the remainder to be awarded when the winning project is released as a playable game on Oasys. Sponsors: Themes and sponsored prizes for the hackathon include: 'AI × Blockchain' by CryptoGames — Prize: 3,000 USDT (or OAS token equivalent to 3,000 USD) 'Volume Activation Games' by double jump.tokyo — Prize: 3,000 USDT (or OAS token equivalent to 3,000 USD) 'Applications using Loot on the MCH Verse' by MCH — Prize: 3,000 USDC 'Products using Oasys blockchain' by SoftBank — Prize: 3,000 USD To be announced (TBA) by DMM.com / DM2C Studio — Prize: 3,000 USD As the official launch of the Oasys Hackathon approaches, Oasys eagerly anticipates the visionary projects that participants will bring forth. The event is poised to significantly catalyse the growth and global impact of the blockchain gaming ecosystem, promoting thrilling new pathways for the entire gaming industry. Backed by these industry-leading corporations and the vibrant community, Oasys stands ready to shape the future of blockchain gaming collectively. About Oasys Oasys was established in February 2022 to increase mainstream play-and-earn adoption, and at launch, committed to partnering with 25 gaming and Web3 tech companies to act as validators, such as Bandai Namco Research, SEGA, Ubisoft and Yield Guild Games. Led by a team of blockchain experts and joining forces with the biggest gaming company names to serve as the initial validators, Oasys is revolutionising the gaming industry with its Proof-of-Stake (PoS) based blockchain. With a focus on creating an ecosystem for gamers and developers to distribute and develop blockchain-based games, Oasys solves the problems game developers face when building games on the blockchain. The trifecta approach of the fastest network powered by the gaming community, a scalable network powered by AAA game developers and the blockchain offering the best user experience with fast transactions and zero gas fees for users, readies participants to enter the Oasys and play. More information on Oasys is available at: Website: https://www.oasys.games Twitter: https://twitter.com/oasys_games Discord: http://discord.gg/oasysgames Contact Details Oasys Media Contact oasys@wachsman.com

June 06, 2023 12:20 AM Eastern Daylight Time

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Best Drone Camera (2023): Best Drones For Beginners with 4K Camera

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Camera drones have evolved from being mere novelties for gadget enthusiasts to being an indispensable creative tool for many photographers and filmmakers. Click Here to Buy Best Drone Camera for Photos and Video in USA You can choose between amateur and professional options, allowing for creative and unique angles that cannot be achieved with other cameras. What is the practical option among the exciting possibilities? Camera technology has greatly improved since the early days, including larger sensors, better video resolutions, and improved stabilization systems with onboard gimbals, since early drones lacked stabilized cameras. Intelligent flight controls are improving, making drones easy to learn even for a beginner. Drone flying entails rules and responsibilities. Aviation authorities made it easier to understand, leading to more frequent enforcement. Consult our drone regulations guide for the US, UK, and more before flying your drone. Regardless of the size of your drone, it's essential to research the applicable regulations within the respective country. All the drones in this guide deliver excellent outcomes for photos and videos. All have stabilized cameras with powered gimbals to counteract flight-related shakiness. We offer drones with varying prices, flight control and camera technology. You get what you pay for when it comes to drones, although some cheaper options can still perform well. For inexpensive drones, refer to our guide on the top options available at present. Best Drone Camera in USA: Best drones for beginners with 4K Camera 1. QuadAir Drone – Editor’s Pick for Best Drone Camera in USA There is good news for all you people who are looking for a method to put your first step through the door of aerial photography. In addition to being easy to fly and handy, the Quadair Drone is the perfect choice for beginners. There are drones with a higher flying life on the market, but they can cost you up to a grand if you purchase them. You won't be able to get this much photo quality anywhere else at this price point. Click Here To Buy QuadAir Drone With A Special Price Today in USA! An easy-to-fly drone ideal for beginners, the Quadair drone has a 1080P camera that shoots at 120 frames per second and captures 12 megapixels at a time. Advantages For a nominal price, you can have a perfectly functioning drone Camera of high quality and durability Beginners will love it You will be able to fly then drone for a longer time It comes with a longer battery life and interchangeable batteries The one-button control makes it easy to use Controlling the drone is much easier with the mobile app Due to its compact size and foldable flaps, it is much more portable than other bags You can put it in your pocket and completely forget it's there because it's so lightweight You will be able to avoid any internet scams if you purchase it directly from the manufacturer The authorized seller's account offers many discounts Disadvantages Amazon is particularly notorious for scams on the internet. It is only available from the official seller; it is not available offline. For time-consuming shoots, it might not have enough battery life QuadAir Drone are the best choice if you're a beginner trying to learn how to fly a drone. 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The main advantages are: With its high-resolution camera, the Qinux Drone K8 offers high-resolution images. A high-precision 2-axis gimbal stabilizes the camera and dynamically adjusts the pitch during the flight from -90° to 10°. Capture and share memorable moments through photos and recordings on social media and other platforms. The intelligent battery offers a long flight time per charge. Where can you buy it? During the launch period, the company will offer an exclusive promotion for this product through this link, and if that wasn't enough, bulk orders will also receive a discount. 3. XPRO Drone - Best Stunning Aerial Photography & Video in USA Dimensions Folding the propellers and drone makes storage and transport easier. Flight propellers make it 12.5 x 7.5 x 5cm. The light Drone X Pro might wobble in heavy winds. For its size, it can resist a wind level of seven, which experts consider inadequate. Even a wind shift can derail it. 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I love the anti-collision sensor, which helps land and prevents midair collisions with inanimate objects and other drones. Stay focused so you can take charge after avoiding danger. Build quality It performs well but has a cheap build quality. Due to a good plastic-metal mix, this won't break on beginners. Its gray, black, and yellow design is great. It can endure rain but not submersion. The show Simply hit down and right to tune XPro Drone gyros. On evaluating the product's top speed and flight performance, it was observed that it twists slowly but pitches well. Flip either way with a button. Fast barrel rolls and 360-degree loops will impress your pals. If you can afford it, faster options exist. If you have the money, there are faster drones than the XPro Drone. It also veers because it can't endure strong winds or unexpected guests. Accessories Only propellers and propeller guards are base accessories. 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Manageable By gesture: Tactic Air Drone's Follow Me mode lets the drone self-pilot and recognizes hand movements. Users may snap amazing images and films with hand gestures. 3. Durable Lithium Battery: The Tactic Air Drone has an inbuilt anti-collision system and 20 minutes of flight life with its 3.7V 300mAh Lithium-ion battery. Use The Tactic Air Drone includes numerous exciting and easy-to-use functions. The device's Android app streams live flight trajectories. Both devices' controls are easy to grasp, and their remote controller is tiny and comfortable to hold. This one has a 150-meter range! That's double most drones' capabilities! The Tactical Air Drone can rest for 20 minutes before flying again. People adore this drone because it lasts years and features an easy-to-use battery that lasts over 20 flights before needing a recharge. Benefits The Tactic AIR Drone is simple, feature-rich, and inexpensive. This military-grade drone may be deployed everywhere. GPS Tracking lets users snap aerial images from different perspectives while video their flight route via an app on their phone or tablet for free. The wind-flying Tactic AIR Drone is remote-controlled. It's lightweight, tiny, and foldable, making it more portable than most drones. Best part? This revolutionary device has a Follow Me function to capture activities from any angle without any effort! 5. DroneXS - Best for Shooting Live Video in United States A live streamer's delight, this is the best drone for shooting live video. A few of its selling points include precise control by remote control, small size and durability, the availability of live streaming from the drone's camera, safety for children with rounded propellers, an easy-to-charge battery, and protection braces. Exclusive Details: *DroneXS * Read More Details on Official USA Website! With a price of just $99, this excellent product is a standout value. Here's what's inside XS Drone Transmitter Battery that can be recharged Cable for charging Manual for users A screwdriver is included in the DroneXS's kit to fix the propeller blades to fly the drone. Aspects Quadcopter drone DroneXS. There are three flight speeds and a 120-degree viewing range 12 megapixel 720p Full HD camera Lipo battery 3.7V 500MAH Up to 60 minutes of flying time High-speed WiFi 5G Speeds up to 19 meters per second Range of up to 3,000 feet Technology for automatic self-stabilization There is a 'Slo-mo' mode available as an advanced feature. With the Drone XS tracking system, you can press the auto return button to bring it back into sight if you lose sight of it. Interesting Read: Best Drone Camera In Canada: Top 5 Drone For Aerial Photography & Video In Canada Pros Lightweight and small Drone that is easy to control Additionally, it is a professional-grade drone Several kid-safe features are included, such as rounded propellers It is safe to fly indoors through windows and doors. Video recording in 720p HD Compact, splash-proof, and durable Material is semi-hard There is an option to edit videos There is a trajectory flight feature available Battery life is longer Looks elegant Easy-to-use High-quality photos and videos are produced Foldable Wide-angle lens included With a gravity sensor, it navigates well in the air without bumping into things. A slow mode is available. Cons There is limited stock available, and it is running out quickly as well Online only. Drone features to consider before purchase GPS: To compose photos, GPS is almost indispensable for toy drones which do not typically have it. Guided missile technology was repurposed for drone positioning. The goal is to remain stationary instead of being blown away like a missile. Piloting is easier and the drone can automatically return to the takeoff point when disconnected, which is a helpful backup. Controller: Each controller is unique. At the lower end, standard Wi-Fi is used for control and video feedback, with a range of approximately 100m and requiring a clear line of sight, while most models come with twin sticks. Expensive drones (listed here) utilize exclusive radio technologies such as DJI's Lightbridge or OM3, providing a range measured in miles, compatibility with master and slave controllers for separate pilot and camera operator operations, as well as first-person-view goggles. Camera & gimbal: Sensor size, megapixels, and vibration reduction are all crucial for a camera's performance. At lower levels, use cushioning or digital image stabilization. The best systems use motorized gimbals on 2- or 3-axis. Battery: The drone's flight time is limited by its battery capacity. Greater capacities do not necessarily result in extended flight durations as weight, particularly that of the battery, and effectiveness also play a crucial role. Minutes of flight time is the more useful measure. Although lithium batteries are powerful, 'Intelligent Batteries' are both safe and equipped with built-in monitors for convenient charge checking. Assume the hover time of drones is slightly less than the given flight time as they work best moving forward at an average speed. Maneuvers require additional power as well. The App: The manufacturer's app quality impacts the experience as advanced features on high-end drones need menu navigation. Certainly, this is the way to go beyond auto with the camera. Developers use drone sensors and app processing for simpler flying modes and visual effects like DJI's Tiny Planet. The Bundle: Drones can be purchased individually, with a remote, or as a bundle featuring items such as additional batteries, spare propellers, a bag, and ND filters. You may require spare propellers in the initial stages. Factor in the cost of batteries and the distance to charge them when calculating the price of a bundle. A good bag can safeguard them, even when just stuffed inside. Most drone gimbals have unique lens mounts, so it's important to keep this in mind when shopping for ND filters. Related Read: Best Drone Camera in Australia: Top 5 Drones For Aerial Photography and Video in 2023 Contact Details Melissa support@jollofnews.com

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By Jad Malaeb, Benzinga In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, staying informed about regulatory changes is crucial for organizations. FiscalNote (NYSE: NOTE), a leading market intelligence platform, offers comprehensive solutions that keep business owners up to date on all regulations that could impact their operations. Rachel Kirkland, an expert in antitrust laws and their effect on the economic environment, has written about the subject on the FiscalNote blog. In her article, Kirkland delves into the basics of antitrust regulations and their potential impact on organizations, emphasizing the importance of remaining knowledgeable about these laws and how they evolve. Antitrust laws aim to safeguard the free market, promote consumer benefits and prevent larger companies from abusing their power to eliminate competition from smaller entities. The foundation of antitrust policy lies in four milestone acts, three of which have existed for over a century. The Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 prohibits monopolies and establishes free competition. The Clayton Antitrust Act of 1914 defines unethical business practices, while the Federal Trade Commission Act of 1914 established the Federal Trade Commission as a key enforcer of antitrust policy. The Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 requires all parties to report large transactions to government bodies for review. While the pressure on big tech companies to avoid anti-competitive practices has grown, the adoption of new antitrust legislation remains uncertain. Keith N. Hylton, a professor of law at Boston University, highlights the challenges in writing industry-specific antitrust laws without affecting other sectors. Several proposed bills aimed at regulating Big Tech, such as the American Innovation and Choice Online Act and the Open App Markets Act, have not yet reached a full vote due to differing opinions and lobbying efforts. The enforcement of antitrust laws has evolved with policy shifts and changes in recent times. Economic stress and the impact of the pandemic have prompted policymakers to reconsider the enforcement of antitrust regulations to enhance the resilience of the American economy. The Biden administration has taken a more aggressive approach, issuing an executive order to address abuses of power and involving multiple government agencies in regulatory roles beyond the DOJ and FTC. Government affairs professionals must understand antitrust policies and compliance, as the current administration emphasizes competition in every industry to improve Americans' lives. Antitrust goes beyond mergers, acquisitions and price points; it also encompasses issues such as fair wages and avoiding policies that disproportionately affect marginalized communities when competition is stifled. Compliance with antitrust laws is crucial, and organizations should invest in training their employees to ensure they understand acceptable corporate practices. Staying informed about the ever-changing landscape of antitrust regulations is essential for organizations. FiscalNote provides a comprehensive solution that automatically alerts government affairs professionals to any changes in existing or upcoming policies and regulations. This platform connects professionals with the right stakeholders to protect their organization's interests and ensure compliance. Antitrust regulations continue to be a significant concern in government bodies, as recent developments such as Nvidia's soaring earnings and concerns about monopolization in the computer microchip industry have highlighted. Navigating the complexities of antitrust laws requires businesses to remain proactive and informed. FiscalNote offers a reliable resource to help organizations stay up to date with evolving regulations and ensure compliance. Click here to learn more. This post contains sponsored advertising content. This content is for informational purposes only and not intended to be investing advice. Contact Details Benzinga +1 877-440-9464 info@benzinga.com Company Website http://www.benzinga.com

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