Day: August 19, 2024

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XPENG Rolls Out XOS 5.2 OTA, Enhancing Global User Experience

  • XPENG launches its first major synchronized global OTA upgrade for eligible users across Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and other markets
  • During the 28-day beta, global users engaged enthusiastically, and nearly a hundred feedback items were integrated into the final OTA update. Additionally, there’s a plan to roll out at least four OTA updates in the forthcoming year.
  • XPENG hosted its inaugural global user OTA salon in Denmark, focusing on customer feedback and advancing smart mobility on a worldwide scale

GUANGZHOU, China, Aug. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — XPENG Motors (“XPENG” or the “Company,” NYSE: XPEV and HKEX: 9868), a leading Chinese smart electric vehicle (“Smart EV”) company has rolled out their latest Tianji XOS 5.2 Over-the-Air (OTA) upgrade worldwide on August 15, unveiling the Smart Cockpit and Intelligent Driving features. The state-of-the-art advancements are supercharged by AI technology, making XPENG’s OTA updates faster and more robust.

XPENG rolls out XOS 5.2 OTA for its global users.
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XPENG rolls out XOS 5.2 OTA for its global users.

Designed to deliver a superior user experience, this OTA upgrade underscores the company’s engagement to its customer-focused values. Alongside its European expansion, these enhancements typify the company’s unique culture of innovation compared to traditional automakers. Users are raving about XOS 5.2, and Marius from Norway, a beta tester, is particularly impressed. “I must say that the new software update is just amazing,” he says. “One of the things I really like is the new split screen; it allows you to view the surrounding environment on one side, while also showing the car’s current charging status.”

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XPENG rolls out XOS 5.2 OTA for its global users.
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XPENG rolls out XOS 5.2 OTA for its global users.

He Xiaopeng, Chairman and CEO of XPENG, said, “We are proud to be the first emerging Chinese auto brand to conduct a public OTA beta test for our global users. The Tianji XOS 5.2 OTA showcases our world-leading smart driving and R&D capabilities. Positive feedback from users worldwide underscores the increasing role of smart experiences in the future of mobility. We are dedicated to listening to our users and consistently enhancing their experiences. We believe that only truly high-quality technological innovations enable global users more quickly and effectively enjoy the convenience and comfort that these innovations offer, driving society towards a more sustainable future.”

In line with its latest strategies, XPENG organized an exclusive offline User Salon in Hillerød, Denmark. On August 13, the event drew together about 30 attendees for an interactive morning involving a showroom tour, followed by elaborate presentations about the OTA features and a dedicated Q&A session. The afternoon was punctuated by hands-on experiences, drawing high acclaim from the users.

XPENG rolls out XOS 5.2 OTA for its global users.
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XPENG rolls out XOS 5.2 OTA for its global users.

XPENG rolls out XOS 5.2 OTA for its global users.
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XPENG rolls out XOS 5.2 OTA for its global users.

XPENG rolls out XOS 5.2 OTA for its global users.
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XPENG rolls out XOS 5.2 OTA for its global users.

The month-long beta testing brought considerable praise and actionable insights, culminating in XOS 5.2 addressing 82% of pertinent feedback from Danish customers with continued enhancements in the pipeline for future releases. XPENG is forging ahead, setting new paradigms for the intelligent electric vehicle industry globally, heralding an exciting new era for its owners.

“In Denmark we are deeply engaged with our customers and we have good processes in place to listen to them and take their feedback into consideration when developing our products. We truly believe that our future growth will happen with our customers as co-creators, and with this release we have proved it once again,” said Joachim Vishart Hummel-Gryholm, Head of Marketing for XPENG Denmark.

XPENG rolls out XOS 5.2 OTA for its global users.
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XPENG rolls out XOS 5.2 OTA for its global users.

About XPENG

XPENG is a global smart electric vehicle company founded in 2014 in Guangzhou, China, developing clean, intuitive, and creative mobility solutions. With its industry-leading R&D facilities, XPENG brings vehicles with superior safety, electrical efficiency, and on-road performance to markets around the globe. The company is constantly working to advance its core technologies, including autonomous driving, SEPA 2.0 and captivating in-vehicle infotainment systems. XPENG is headquartered in Guangzhou and Amsterdam, with additional offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Silicon Valley.

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Source: XPENG Motors

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Over 3500 Participants Gather at the Digital Entertainment Leadership Forum 2024 (DELF 2024)

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 19 August 2024 – The annual Digital Entertainment Leadership Forum 2024 (DELF 2024), organised by Cyberport concluded successfully yesterday. The three-day event featured rich programmes including industry forums, experiential zones, workshops, and competitions, attracting over 3,500 participants from both local and international regions, and garnered more than 280,000 views in total. Focusing on the theme “Imaginary Fairground: AI-Powered Entertainment in the Web 3.0 Era“, the forum brought together over 60 international and local industry leaders and celebrity speakers to discuss with the industry the transformative potential of AI and Web 3.0 technologies in shaping the future of digital entertainment, as well as the development of arts, education, sports, lifestyle, and more. On site, there were nearly 50 interactive experiences centred on four themes: “Smart Lifestyle”, “Robotics”, “Sports & Gaming”, and “Culture & Arts”, enabling visitors of all ages to personally experience the fun of integrating digital technology with entertainment and smart living. Multiple themed workshops were also open to the public, providing opportunities to explore and learn about AI scriptwriting, music mixing, and robot programming, and to experience flight simulation and drone operation.

Cyberport is dedicated to nurturing tech talent, and one of the highlights of this year’s DELF was the AI Everywhere Robotics Esports Invitational 2024, organised by the University of Hong Kong, Intel, and CETIC. The robots on the field were all assembled and programmed by the students themselves, allowing the robots to demonstrate their “footwork” on the competition field. At the same time, the student-programmed drone swarm flying performance, showcased the creative outcomes of young people in learning swarm programming, and designing flight formations and patterns.

The event also offered immersive experiences, including a VR-supported exploration of the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, the sports game “Dynamic Martial World,” the sports training game “REZZIL SKILLSHOT”, the racing simulation game “Rev to Vertex”, the virtual flight experience “ICAROS Home”, the cultural experience “The Van Gogh DigiVillage”, and the AR adventure “Mystic Metal Mystery”, among others. These fun and interactive activities provide the public with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the virtual worlds created by Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR), gaining a deeper understanding of the practical application of innovative technologies in the entertainment sector.

Dr Rocky Cheng, CEO of Cyberport, said, “As Hong Kong’s digital technology flagship, Cyberport is committed to injecting new impetus into the development of the digital economy and smart city through innovation and technology. Cyberport has successfully organised 17 editions of the international Digital Entertainment Leadership Forum, aimed at driving the innovative development of the digital entertainment industry and smart living. This year’s forum continues to bring together industry leaders to discuss how to unleash the potential of Web 3.0 and the huge opportunities brought by AI, leveraging technology to enhance the quality of life for individuals. We are glad to see the support from the industry and the community, who have come to explore the many applications and enjoy the combination of innovative technologies with digital entertainment.”

Warren Cho, World Wide Azure Gaming Vertical Leader at Microsoft, stated in his keynote speech on the profound impact of AI on the gaming and entertainment industries. “How can we compete if you are mid-sized or indie game developers? It is very difficult. But thanks to AI, now game development has became democratized. Now you could get a similar set of tools and support that the big studios have.”

During the forum at parallel tracks, Dr Peter Ng, Assistant Professor in the Department of Computing and Rehabilitation Sciences at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, said “Talent cultivation is a key to technological progress. In DELF 2024, we had the opportunity to engage with technological talents and innovative technology demonstrations. PolyU has been recognised as The Best University for Blockchain in the world. Our teaching approach emphasises practical learning, fostering students’ innovative thinking to nurture more talents for the Web3.0 technology industry.”

Various exhibitors with cutting-edge technologies have gathered at the DELF 2024 Experience Zone. Among them, Felix Shang, Director of Asia-Pacific at Unitree Robotics, said, “DELF provides us with an ideal interactive platform, allowing the public to gain in-depth insights into the potential applications of AI robotics technology across various industries. Moreover, it offers us valuable opportunities to expand into the international markets, further enhancing our brand influence.”

 Besides, Edward Eremyan, CEO & Founder, TELEPORT Immersive Limited said, “As a startup at Cyberport, participating in DELF enables us to engage with numerous industry peers, exploring business opportunities across different sectors. Additionally, it allows us to directly showcase the results of combining AI with art to the public, providing innovative experiences and deepening societal understanding of the potential for AI development.

This year’s DELF continued with the “Play-to-Earn” activity from previous years, where the public could redeem more than 300 fabulous prizes with the points they earned after completing tasks at 30 digital entertainment experience booths. These prizes included gaming laptop, cameras, speakers, game consoles, movie tickets, and dining and leisure vouchers, allowing participants to learn while having fun and exploring new technologies.

Concurrently, DELF 2024 hosted the “Elderly eSport Tournament & Experience Day”. Cyberport has been organising e-sports experience activities for the elderly since 2018, with the aim of encouraging seniors to participate in e-sports, improving their physical and mental health, as well as promoting intergenerational interaction. The “NEXX Digital Entertainment Leader Awards” ceremony was held on the closing day of DELF 2024. The award recognised outstanding content creators who have successfully leveraged AI innovation and creativity in areas such as AIGC, interactive media, immersive technology, digital content, gaming, digital art, and music.

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Filipi: The West is responsible for what happened in Syria


Prague, The Former Czech ambassador in Damascus, Eva Filipi, stressed that the West bears responsibility for what happened to Syria.

‘There are amazingly young and wonderful people in Syria who have sincere national goals, but the West supported the terrorists with weapons, money and information to do everything that would destroy this stable country and good people,’ Ambassador Filippi said in an interview with the Czech website Seznam.

She considered that Syria expresses a sad story and that in 2010 it was a safe, stable country, and the people there were happy, pointing out that the Western sanctions and unjust siege that Syria was subjected to had a negative and harsh impact on all aspects of life there.

Czech Defense Minister Jana Cernochová awarded Ambassador Filipe the Czech writer Arnošt Lustig Award upon her return from Syria, in honor of her contribution to promoting the concepts of courage, humanity, and justice.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

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Earthquake of 4.1 Magnitude Strikes Southern Iran

An earthquake measuring 4.1 on the Richter scale struck on Monday the Khuzestan province in southern Iran.

According to the Iranian Seismological Center, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 14 km, at 32.72 degrees north latitude and 48.99 degrees east longitude.

There have been no reports of material or human losses as a result of the earthquake so far.

Iran is highly prone to earthquakes due to its location in an active seismic zone, the most violent of which was a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck northwest of the country in 1990, killing 37,000 and wounding 100,000.

Source: Qatar News Agency

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Russian Air Defenses Destroy Ukrainian Drones over Kursk and Belgorod Regions

Russian air defenses shot down four Ukrainian drones over the Kursk and Belgorod regions in southwestern Russia.

The Russian army foiled an attempt by Ukrainian forces to advance towards the southeast of the town of Sudzha in the Kursk region in southwestern Russia, and expelled Ukrainian forces from neighboring villages, inflicting heavy losses on them.

The mutual attacks between Kyiv and Moscow have been ongoing since 2022, and even took an escalating path on Aug. 6, after the Ukrainian army announced that it had managed to penetrate Russian territory and advance kilometers in the Kursk border region, in a shift witnessed by the war between the two countries.

Source: Qatar News Agency

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Four Palestinians Injured by Israeli Occupation Gunfire During Nablus Raid

Four Palestinians were injured and another was detained Monday morning when Israeli occupation army’s special forces, “Musta’ribeen”, stormed the old town of Nablus in the West Bank.

The Palestinian News Agency (WAFA) reported that a number of occupation vehicles stormed several neighborhoods inside and around the old town, amid heavy gunfire in the area, while a number of snipers were deployed on the roofs of houses and shops after the special forces stormed the area.

The cities, towns and camps of the occupied West Bank and Jerusalem witness daily raids and incursions into villages and towns by the Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) and settlers, accompanied by confrontations, arrests and the firing of live and rubber bullets and tear gas canisters at Palestinians. The pace of these campaigns has increased in coinciding with the ongoing Israeli genocide in Gaza since Oct. 7.

Source: Qatar News Agency

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1st Mpox Case in 2024 Detected in Philippines

A new case of mpox (formerly monkeypox) has been recorded in the Philippines, the Department of Health (DOH) reported Monday.

The DOH said it received information on a newly recorded mpox case on August 18 the first this year, raising the overall logged cases nationwide to 10.

The country’s last recorded mpox case was in December 2023. All previous mpox patients recovered.

“The case is a 33-year-old male Filipino national with no travel history outside the Philippines,” it said in a statement.

Mpox is a viral zoonotic disease that has until recently, occurred primarily in tropical rainforest areas of central and west Africa and has occasionally been exported to other regions. This virus can spread between people, mainly through close contact, and occasionally from the environment to people via things and surfaces that have been touched by a person with mpox.

Common symptoms of mpox include a fever, rash, and flu-like symptoms as well as skin lesions.

While most Mpox cases are mild, the disease can be se
vere, particularly for children, pregnant women, and people with underlying immune deficiencies.

Source: Qatar News Agency

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6-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Philippines

An earthquake measuring six magnitude on the Richter scale hit on Monday Northern Samar province in the Philippines.

The earthquake occurred 430 km from the town of Pambujan, at a depth of 10 km, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported.

There have been no reports of casualties or material damage due to the earthquake.

The Philippines experiences high volcanic and seismic activity due to its location on the Ring of Fire of the Pacific Ocean.

Source: Qatar News Agency

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Zelensky Says Ukraine to Create Buffer Zone in Russia’s Kursk Region

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that his country’s military is seeking to create a buffer zone in the Russian region of Kursk.

Ukrainian’s operation in the Kursk region is still inflicting losses on the Russian army, Zelensky added.

Ukrainian Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk announced on Sunday that the Air Force had destroyed another strategic bridge over the Seym River in Russia’s Kursk region, limiting the supply capacity of Russian forces opposing the Ukrainian advance.

Ukrainian forces continue to deprive the Russian army of logistical capabilities with precision airstrikes, which significantly affects the course of hostilities, Oleshchuk said on the Telegram.

Source: Qatar News Agency

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S. Korea, US Launch Combined Military Exercise

South Korea and the United States kicked off a major combined military exercise for its 11-day run Monday to bolster their joint defense readiness amid advancing North Korean military threats.

The annual Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS) exercise, which runs through Aug. 29, got under way in the face of growing concerns over Pyongyang’s continued weapons development, highlighted by its launches of 37 ballistic missiles this year alone and heightened cross-border tensions from the North’s recent trash balloon campaign.

Based on an all-out war scenario, the UFS features main computer simulation-based command post exercise, concurrent field training and civil defense drills, according to the South’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS).

While the exercise will be similar in scale to the previous year, involving around 19,000 South Korean troops, it will include 48 field training events, such as amphibious landing and live-fire drills, up from 38 field events conducted last year. The number of brigade-level exercises will als
o increase to 17 this year, compared with four from the previous year, according to (Yonhap) news agency.

The JCS said the exercise will further strengthen the allies’ capability and readiness to respond to any provocations and defend against North Korea’s weapons of mass destruction by conducting multi-domain exercises utilizing a variety of assets, including land, sea, air, cyber and space.

During the exercise period, the government-led Ulchi civil defense drill will involve a scenario simulating a North Korean nuclear attack for the first time, a source said, while the joint military exercise will not incorporate such a scenario.

North Korea has long denounced the allies’ joint exercises as a rehearsal for an invasion against it and has a track record of staging weapons tests in response.

On Sunday, the Institute for American Studies of the North Korean foreign ministry condemned the Ulchi exercise as the “most offensive and provocative war drills for aggression” in a statement carried by the Korean Ce
ntral News Agency.

Source: Qatar News Agency