TCL launches its Cutting-Edge Flagship Models with State-of-the-Art Mini LED and QLED Technology

Pakistan (Muhammad Yasir)

TCL, Pakistan’s leading LED TV Brand, today unveiled its trio of groundbreaking television models. The latest C series was introduced at the electrifying TCL Immerse event, where esteemed media houses, tech enthusiasts, and lifestyle influencers witnessed the future of entertainment firsthand. The latest lineup of LED TVs showcases the pinnacle of cutting-edge technology, including the premium 4K Mini LED TV, TCL C845, a tv that redefines picture quality, the game-changer TCL C745 QLED TV designed to elevate your gaming experience, and the feature-packed yet affordable TCL C645 QLED TV, making luxury entertainment accessible to all.

Expanding Imaginations Through Innovative Display Technology – Introducing the Latest Generation of TCL Mini LED with the 2023 C Series

The C845 is the newest addition to TCL’s Mini LED TV line-up, with more local dimming zones at work providing infinite contrast dimensions, high efficiency, and wide luminous angle Mini LEDs to achieve the highest brightness levels to date of HDR 2000 nits available in 55’’ and 65’’ models and backed by AiPQ Processor 3.0, the TCL C845 delivers outstanding picture quality combined with unparalleled sound thanks to Dolby Vision IQ & Dolby Atmos.

Countless Colors and Endless Entertainment with All-New C745 & C645 QLED TVs

For gamers, TCL introduced its new TCL C745 available in 55” and 65” models which combines QLED with Full Array Local Dimming technology, 4K HDR and industry leading refresh rate of 144Hz VRR and a 240Hz Game Accelerator for smooth, sharp and colorful HDR picture quality.  The new TCL C645 is available in 43”, 50”, 55”, 65” and 75” models and is equipped with TCL QLED technology for outstanding color expression, certified with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos and packed with a 120 HZ Game Accelerator, making it an excellent value option for those who seek high-quality and interactive home entertainment experiences.

Commenting on the exciting launch, Ms. Sunny Yang, General Manager, TCL Pakistan, expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “We are thrilled to introduce TCL’s newest lineup of Mini LED and QLED TVs to the Pakistani market. Our aim is to cater to the ever-changing needs of our consumers and provide them with state-of-the-art technology, delivering a premium and exceptional entertainment experience.”

Majid Khan Niazi, Head of Marketing, TCL Pakistan, expressed his excitement about the new TV lineup, stating, “TCL is thrilled to introduce these exceptional television models to the Pakistani market. At TCL, we believe that everyone deserves access to premium entertainment experiences, and that is precisely what these TVs deliver.”

Igniting Passion in Sports; TCL Highlights New Sponsorships

TCL has long been a champion of sports, making it an integral part of its global strategy as it aims to strengthen its influence around the world. In the MEA Market, TCL unveiled its partnership with one of the most iconic football clubs in the world – Arsenal FC, as its Official Regional Consumer Electronics Partner.

In addition to this, TCL expanded its cricket portfolio in the region with partnerships with the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Peshawar Zalmi and Pakistan Cricket Team. Globally, TCL has set up a number of well-established partnerships with some of the world’s leading football teams, including the Spanish and Italian national teams and is an official partner of the most popular sport’s league in the US, the NFL.

Alibaba.com Launches Verified Supplier Membership in Pakistan, Highlights Value of B2B E-commerce in Conjunction with World MSME Day

Pakistan (Nut Desk)

In conjunction with the World MSME Day, Alibaba.com, a leading platform for global business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce, has introduced the Verified Supplier membership in Pakistan to help eligible Pakistani exporters win the trust of global buyers when conducting online trade. The move is Alibaba.com’s latest effort to support small businesses in Pakistan, which account for nearly 90% of exclusive private businesses in the country.[1]

Offered in collaboration with SGS in Pakistan, Verified Supplier is the top membership tier on Alibaba.com that provides on-site verification services to suppliers from a world-leading independent, professional certification institutions. It allows buyers to easily identify a network of carefully vetted suppliers who have undergone a comprehensive verification process, which encompasses but is not limited to background checks, on-site inspections, as well as assessments of management quality and production and service capabilities. The resulting comprehensive assessment report will be accessible to all buyers through the participating suppliers’ Alibaba.com storefronts to demonstrate their trustworthiness and capabilities.

Verified Suppliers on Alibaba.com are identifiable by a “Verified Supplier” tag visible to buyers in the platform’s search results, product detail pages and the suppliers’ company profiles. Additionally, Verified Suppliers have access to an exclusive online pavilion on Alibaba.com, where they can showcase their products and enjoy greater exposure to potential buyers. The features are beneficial to eligible Pakistani companies looking to enter the global market, by helping them establish themselves as credible businesses and stand out from the competition.

In celebration of the World SME Day, Alibaba.com also co-hosted a webinar with the International Trade Centre (ITC), providing valuable insights into the latest digital trends and tools available to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) worldwide. During the webinar, titled “The Future of B2B E-commerce,” ITC emphasized that small businesses can reap significant benefits from e-commerce if they transform their organizational structure, invest in digital skills and establish a strong online presence. It also advised businesses to prioritize B2B e-commerce and select appropriate sales channels to engage in international e-commerce successfully.

Alibaba.com concurred on the value of digital transformation for MSMEs during the webinar, shedding light on its benefits of reducing business risks, expanding customer reach, improving productivity and cost management, and boosting company profits. Alibaba.com also highlighted the growing popularity of B2B livestreaming as a viable digital marketing means for MSMEs, which has been gaining traction on its platform and accumulated more than 13 million viewers by 2022, a year-on-year increase of 198%.

“We are proud to celebrate World MSME Day 2023 and the important role of MSMEs in the global economy with ITC. Alibaba.com is committed to helping MSMEs succeed by providing them with the tools and resources needed to thrive in the digital age. We believe that with our support, MSMEs can break barriers and build bridges towards a more prosperous future,” remarked Andrew Zheng, Head of Global Supplier Business at Alibaba.com.

“MSMEs are the backbone of most economies worldwide, and Alibaba.com’s efforts to help them connect and trade globally are significant. The digitalization of trade is a game-changer and can help MSMEs tap into new markets and grow their businesses. Alibaba.com is a strong partner in this journey,” said Annabel Sykes, E-commerce and SME Digital Transformation Adviser at the International Trade Centre (ITC).

During fiscal year 2023, Alibaba.com brought together more than 40 million MSMEs worldwide through its B2B e-commerce platform. It supports its extensive network of buyers and sellers with digital tools and training designed specifically for B2B trade, such as communication and engagement tools, translation assistance, AI-powered buyer-supplier matching, platform analytics and digital commerce training. This has made it possible for a substantial portion of these MSMEs to evolve into micro-global enterprises.

 

Pocket-Sized Entertainment: A guide to find the right smartphone!

Pakistan (Nut Desk)

Every now and then smartphones serve as a personal gateway to all sorts of entertainment outlets. Which is why it is quite important to choose a right smartphone that enables a power packed entertainment experience just like Infinix SMART 7 series.

While the series is about to launch soon, let’s quickly have a look on what are the important things to consider while finding the right smartphone:

Entertainment Preferences:

Rather it’s about playing games, watching movies, reading an e-book or making never ending calls; entertainment preferences differs from one user to another. Either identifying what has been keeping you entertained on your smartphone can help finding the right smartphone. Or a simpler way would be choosing a dedicated entertainment smartphone just like SMART 7 series which checkmarks all entertainment scenarios entirely.

Display type

A pre-requisite to all entertainment scenarios, smartphone display can make or break the whole viewing experience. For instance, 6.6’’ HD+ sunlight readable display enables users to use the smartphone in any given lightening condition thereby bringing out an immersive viewing experience altogether. It is yet also quite comfortable to watch content or use phone even in broad day light.

Performance and Power  

For a refreshing performance, it’s preferred to have a minimum of 4GB expanded RAM available such that multiple tasks can be achieved all at once. An extended RAM of upto 7GB in SMART 7 series aids in seamless multitasking whereas a 5000mAh bigger battery encourages a carefree usage experience altogether. Thereby making it an avid choice for users who are looking for a durable yet power packed smartphone.

Precisely, right smartphone can be found by identifying entertainment preferences, assessing display quality, evaluating performance, and ensuring sufficient battery life such as Infinix SMART 7 series which is the right most choice among entertainment smartphones available in the market.

So, it’s better to stay tuned in order to find more about Infinix SMART 7 series!

OPPO Empowers Collaborative XR Innovation

  • OPPO MR Glass is one of the world’s first MR devices to support Snapdragon Spaces™ XR Developers Platform.
  • OPPO MR Glass will be available as a Snapdragon Spaces developer kit in China, distributed in the second half of 2023.

OPPO Empowers Collaborative XR Innovation with the Launch of OPPO MR Glass Developer Edition for Snapdragon Spaces™ XR Developers Platform at AWE 2023.

Pakistan (Muhammad Yasir) At the Augmented World Expo (AWE) 2023, OPPO released its latest advancement in the XR field — OPPO MR Glass Developer Edition. This state-of-the-art mixed reality (MR) device is equipped with the latest technology inside and out, offering an ideal environment for advanced developers to create and showcase exciting MR experiences.

OPPO anticipates a surge in XR technology adoption in the near future, with MR as one of the most viable modalities. To drive innovation in MR applications, the OPPO MR Glass will be made available as an official Snapdragon Spaces developer kit in China to help attract more developers to the field and push the boundaries of XR technology.

“Innovation over the years has revealed the immense potential of XR technologies, revolutionizing interaction, and information accessibility. Among them, MR stands out for its ability to seamlessly integrate the virtual and real world, unlocking boundless imagination in various contexts. OPPO MR Glass represents our latest breakthrough in this exploration, equipped with the advanced capabilities of Snapdragon Spaces to empower developers,” remarked Yi Xu, Director of XR Technology at OPPO, during the keynote speech.

“OPPO and Qualcomm Technologies’ long-standing relationship and shared vision have driven our collaboration in the field of XR. Our mutual goal is to establish an open ecosystem that empowers developers, unlocking boundless possibilities for XR innovation.”

Yi Xu, Director of XR Technology at OPPO, delivered a speech at AWE 2023

Said Bakadir, Senior Director, XR Product Management, at Qualc omm Technologies, Inc. said, “We recognize OPPO’s long-standing efforts in exploring technologies, products, content, and services for XR, which make OPPO an ideal partner in this field. Through potential solutions improving productivity, creativity, and gaming experiences on OPPO MR Glass, we are glad to see growing vitality among developer groups and hope to find more MR content to enliven the platform, which is significant for creating innovative experience and bringing breakthroughs for the industry. In the future, we look forward to deepening our collaboration with OPPO to stimulate more innovations in the MR ecosystem.”

OPPO MR Glass

To provide the best platform for developers to create and test the latest MR experiences, OPPO MR Glass is built with the latest technologies and unique innovations.

Powered by the Snapdragon® XR2+ platform, OPPO MR Glass is equipped with OPPO’s proprietary SUPERVOOCTM fast charging and heart rate detection function that open doors to a variety of new applications.

Built with skin-friendly material, OPPO MR Glass is equipped with Binocular VPT (Video Pass Trough) technologies, dual front RGB cameras, pancake lenses, as well as 120Hz high refresh rate.

For the past few years, OPPO has been working on the implementation of advanced XR technology-related concept products that empower developers to innovate together. Since the release of OPPO’s first AR concept product, OPPO AR Glass, in 2019, OPPO has brought three smart glasses to the public, including OPPO AR Glass 2021, OPPO Air Glass, and OPPO Air Glass 2, exploring more possibilities in the areas of algorithms, optical solutions, interactions, and ecosystem. In 2023, OPPO Air Glass won silver in the AR category of the Edison Product Awards, adding to international recognition for OPPO’s strength in XR. OPPO’s XR exploration also includes the AR application CybeReal, and other innovations to better connect the physical and digital world in a seamless way.

OPPO MR Glass will be available as a Snapdragon Spaces developer kit in China, distributed through EnlightXR in the second half of 2023. This will provide developers with best-in-class hardware and help to expand the Snapdragon Spaces content ecosystem in China.

Connect with Loved Ones in Saudi Arabia this Eid-ul-Fitr with ZONG 4G’s Affordable International Direct Dialing Bundles!

Pakistan (Muhammad Yasir)

This Eid-ul-Fitr, ZONG 4G customers can easily connect with their loved ones living in Saudi Arabia and share the joy and happiness of the holiday with them through ZONG 4G’s affordable IDD bundles. With the most competitive rates and unparalleled voice quality, ZONG 4G is committed to making international calls convenient and more affordable during the festive season.

The IDD Mobily Bundleoffers multiple choices from15 to 200 minutes for only Rs. 100 to Rs. 1000 plus tax, with weekly & monthlybundlesfor prepaid connections and monthly bundles for postpaid connections. This bundle offer is applicable for Mobily numbersin Saudi Arabia and can be easily subscribed by dialing *6911# from a ZONG 4G number, through the ZONG 4GApp, website, or online shop.

“Eid-ul-Fitr is a special occasion for Muslims all over the world, and ZONG 4G is dedicated in ensuring that families stay together, no matter the distance. At ZONG 4G, we are committed to provide the best telecom services to our customers, and we understand the importance of staying connected, especially during festive occasions like Eid-ul-Fitr,” commented the official spokesperson for ZONG 4G.

With ZONG 4G’s affordable IDD bundles, customers can stay connected with their loved ones during this special holiday season without having to worry about the cost.

Infinix unveils major #EidLoot to Kickstart Eid celebrations in advance!

Pakistan (Muhammad Yasir)

Infinix; Pakistan’s highest selling smartphone brand introduces biggest #EidLoot nationwide to kickstart Eid celebrations in advance. Filled with eye-glaring discounts, on the spot giveaways, lucky draw and a series of fun filled activities, Infinix #EidLoot will kick off in 12 markets across the nation starting till Eid.

Fans can visit any of the nearest market, buy Infinix smartphones and participate in lucky drawer in order to win exciting gifts around Eid. Each market will also become a play arena to win instant gifts worth Rs 3000 by participating in fun dart games. Not only this, but each market will also have a series of fun filled activities to win instant gifts. Participants should also stay updated onto Infinix Facebook page as the winner of Lucky Draw will be announced through a live session on April 21st.

On the occasion of #EidLoot, CEO of Infinix Mr. Joe Hu expressed his views saying, “The occasion of Eid holds primary importance while it’s necessary that each person gets a chance to celebrate the festivity.’ Infinix #EidLoot reflects our efforts to ensure cherish able Eid for our fans while we also aim to bring more of such activities in the future as well’’
As a part of #EidLoot celebrations, Infinix latest smartphones are also available for discounted prices on Infinix Experience store located in Packages Mall, Lahore. This also means that fans can not only take part in a round of amazing activities and giveaways but can also buy Infinix smartphones on discounted prices to kickstart their Eid celebrations.
So, it’s better to hurry up and take part in #EidLoot festivities taking place nationwide before it’s too late!

realme’s First Coca-Cola® Smartphone, realme 10 Pro 5G Coca-Cola Edition, Takes Co-Branding to a New Level

Paksitan (Muhammad Yasir)

The world’s fastest growing smartphone brand, realme, has just released the realme 10 Pro 5G Coca-Cola® Edition (8+128GB Variant). With a “Dare to Leap” spirit, realme has always been known as a trendsetting smartphone brand which innovates designs and co-brands  with brands that are loved by young people and have their own attitudes. Following the success of co-branding with well-known film, anime, and gaming IPs, realme is now co-branding with Coca-Cola®, one of the world’s most iconic and enduring brand to provide a fresh and exciting limited smartphone edition.

The smartphone’s rear design is inspired by Coca-Cola’s classic design elements having Red&Black collision. The 70/30 asymmetrical back design highlights the Coca-Cola logo with three points of black and seven points of red, which makes the logo classy and instantly recognizable. Coke® Red gives a positive, youthful, and energetic feeling. With a bold twist, the cropped Coca-Cola logo brings a new ray of energy to the smartphone experience. The matte imitation metal process provides an elegant touch of brushed aluminum which also remains resilient towards scratches and fingerprints. It is the most stylish edition that presents a juvenile and fashion-forward attitude.

Another noteworthy feature is the customized UI system, from the lock screen to the dynamic charging effect, which is all designed based on Coke® Red and Coca-Cola’s bubble element, bringing an extra cheer to each moment for consumers. Besides, ringtones are customized as well to provide more interesting details, such as the Coca-Cola ringtone and the sound of fizzing liquidly bubbles. The app icons are also designed based on Coke® Red and real images of the tangible goods.

Interesting details are customized everywhere on this product to appeal the youth. The 80’s Cola Filter is a true blast from the past with a special edition of a shutter sound. While taking a photo, it sounds like an opening of a real Coke bottle. Besides these customized details, the Coca-Cola Edition was released with a deluxe boxset, which includes interesting peripheral products, a customized SIM card needle, realmeow’s Coca-Cola figure, DIY stickers, as well as a customized and unique limited number card.

In terms of performance, realme 10 Pro 5G Coca-Cola Edition features the segment-leading Snapdragon 695 5G processor, a 5000mAh massive battery, and 108MP ProLight Camera. Additionally, the camera also comes with an updated Street Photography Mode 3.0. Users can experience different city filters based on their geographical locations. And there are other new features, such as Super Group Portrait and One Take to improve the imaging experience. Moreover, it also provides 8GB+8GB dynamic RAM and up to 1TB of external memory, so consumers can hold on to more memories. This all-new customized Coca-Cola Edition smartphone will surely provide a trendsetting and interesting user experience as well as a leap-forward technology to the customers.

Registration of Social Media Companies

Lahore (NUT-DESK)

Under the “Removal and Blocking of Unlawful Online Content (Procedure, Oversight and Safeguards) Rules, 2021”, significant social media companies are required to register with PTA.

In this context, Joyo Technology Pakistan Pvt Ltd (Snack Video) and BIGO Service Pakistan Pvt Ltd (BIGO Live, Likee) are the first to register with PTA. Representatives of the two companies attended the event, held today at PTA Headquarters, Islamabad and completed the registration process. The companies were awarded the “Registration Certificates”.

The event was attended by the Chairman and Members of the Authority besides representatives of the concerned Technology Companies and senior officials from PTA.

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Gamers Galaxy: Pakistan’s Biggest Esports Festival Ends on a High Note

Lahore (NUT-DESK)

Gamers Galaxy, Pakistan’s biggest esports festival with a grand prize pool of 20,000,000 Pakistani Rupees, presented by Mountain Dew and organized by Galaxy Racer, concluded after two days of activities, tournaments, meet & greets and panels with the country’s most popular content creators, entertainment and much more.

Held at Pak-China Friendship Centre in Islamabad from Saturday, 8th of January, the all-inclusive esports festival was inaugurated by His Highness, Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum of United Arab Emirates (UAE). President Dr. Arif Alvi also virtually graced the occasion with his presence.

The esports festival featured Valorant, HER Galaxy Valorant Spike Rush 2v2, FIFA 22, and Tekken tournaments finals, apart from a spectacular performance by singer Shamoon Ismail.

Organized by Galaxy Racer Pakistan, the festival was supported by Special Technology Zones Authority, as a part of its strategy to drive the development of esports industry in the country.

Mountain Dew Gamers Galaxy Finals commenced on the second day and excited fans gathered to catch Pakistan’s best esports action. Team Exploit Storm took the title of Mountain Dew’s Valorant champion with 2,500,000 Pakistani Rupees, while Salman Haider Syed and Arslan Ash were crowned FIFA 22 and Tekken champions. The former won a cash prize of 500,000 Pakistani Rupees while the later walked away with 600,000 Pakistani Rupees.

16 teams of PUBG Mobile Gamers Galaxy were awarded with 200,000 Pakistani Rupees each for their participation. The finals will be announced next week where the winning team will walk away with a cash prize of 5,000,000 Pakistani Rupees.

Thrilling esports action was on display in the HER Galaxy Valorant Spike Rush 2v2 tournament. Team Joon-He took home Pakistan’s first-ever female esports tournament champion title with a cash prize of 250,000 Pakistani Rupees.

Mountain Dew Gamers Galaxy also welcomed an incredible line-up of popular influencers such as Taimoor “Mooroo” Salauddin, Khaqan Shanawaz, Junaid Akram “Ganjiswag” and gaming star Brownlad who discussed the Path of Content Creation during a panel discussion moderated by Haroon Tahir. While industry experts including Abdul Haseeb Khan aka HSB (Professional Esports Athlete), Khawar Naeem (Country Head Pakistan for Tencent Games), Walid Singer (Chief of Staff for Galaxy Racer) and Hina Nasir (Head of Marketing and PR for Special Technology Zones Authority) discussed the Evolution of Esports. The panel discussions attracted considerable interest from the visitors eager to learn about the future of content creation and esports in Pakistan.

On top of a wide array of activities and open tournaments, the world-renowned toy manufacturer L.O.L. Surprise! was at the festival for its first-ever appearance in Pakistan. Mountain Dew Gamers Galaxy’s closing day was topped off by a spectacular headline performance by singer Shamoon Ismail.

Following the conclusion of Mountain Dew Gamers Galaxy,  Fakhr-e-Alam, Galaxy Racer’s Country CEO and Partner, said: “I am speechless about the huge turnout. I have never witnessed a gaming tournament of this level in Pakistan. The passion of the gamers was exceptional and we wish to continue hosting such events in the future.”

Following the success of Mountain Dew Gamers Galaxy, Galaxy Racer is launching Pakistan’s first professional esports league titled ‘Supreme Galactic League’ which will comprise of 8 teams out of which two were already committed, as announced by Fakhr-e-Alam. He also announced a nationwide inter school and collegiate esports championship titled ‘ Scholars Galaxy’. 

The event was televised in partnership with Ten Sports for the first time in the country’s history and live streamed on https://www.youtube.com/c/GalaxyRacer.

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Green Line Bus service becomes fully operational

Lahore (NUT-DESK)

The wait is over for Karachiites as the Green Line bus service has become fully operational from today (Monday).

According to details, 80 buses will cover a track of 21 kilometers from 6 in the morning till 10 at night. 22 bus stations have also been completed. The administration of the project said a bus will arrive at the station after every three minutes.

The door of the bus will remain open for the passengers for 20 seconds at every station, the administration added.

The green line bus service will be made fully operational from January 10 and its duration will be from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm.

The bus service will start from KESC Powerhouse Chowrangi in Surjani Town and terminate at Municipal park after passing through Nagan Chowrangi, North Nazimabad, Nazimabad and Gurumandir, with 25 stations along its route. The bus service will cater to 300,000 passengers on a daily basis.

80 buses will be operated by 200 drivers who have completed their training. Around 22 stations between Surjani Town and Numaish Chowrangi have been completed. Another three stations to extend the service to Municipal Park are yet to be constructed.

Ticket prices

The government has yet to announce the ticket prices for the Green Line BRT project. However, according to experts, the government will set Rs15 minimum and Rs55 maximum prices for bus service.

The Green Line project

Karachi’s Green Line BRT project with intersections is 22 km long which includes 12.7 km elevated, 10.9 km at grade, and 422 meters underground, and has 25 stations.

The phase-II common corridor from Gurumandir up to Municipal Park with a length of 2.5 km has two underpasses at M.A Jinnah Road.

The state-of-art underground bus terminal with a parking facility and the commercial mezzanine floor was also constructed at Numaish intersection. The construction work on Phase-I of the project was started in 2016.

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