Day: August 19, 2024

• 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.

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.

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.

XPENG rolls out XOS 5.2 OTA for its global users.

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.

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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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.

The Islamic Resistance announced, in a statement on Monday, that its fighters confronted a group of Israeli enemy soldiers trying to infiltrate the bushland of Hadb Aita with rockets and artillery shells, forcing them to pull back and causing casualties among them.

Source: National news agency – Lebanon

GAZA, The Palestinians Resistance Group (Hamas) rejected the new conditions set by the Israeli occupation Prime Minister Bejamin Netanyahu in order to reach a ceasefire agreement, including prisoners exchange deal.

Following the latest round of negotiations in Doha, Hamas released a statement on Sunday, stressing that Netanyahu is intentionally placing obstacles to prevent an agreement.

Hamas added, “after listening to mediators about the recent discussions, it is now clear to us that Netanyahu is still setting new conditions and demands to sabotage the mediators’ efforts and prolong the war.” The statement also criticized the new proposal, saying that it aligns with Netanyahu’s demands, particularly in his refusal to agree to a permanent ceasefire, withdraw entirely from Gaza Strip, and his insistence on occupying key areas, including the Netzarim Corridor, the Rafah Crossing, and the Salah Al-Din (Philadelphia) Corridor.

Hamas also stressed that Netanyahu bear full responsibility for not reaching an agr
eement, including his responsibility for the lives of prisoners, which are confronting the same danger as the Palestinian people are facing.

Hamas reaffirmed its commitment to the July 2nd agreed upon conditions, which was based on the announcement made by US President Joe Biden and the UN Security Council resolution.

Source: Kuwait News Agency

The Russian Ministry of Defence announced on Monday, that its forces managed to control the Viemka railway station in Donetsk province and repelled two Ukrainian counter-attacks.

In a statement, the Ministry stated that its forces destroyed Ukrainian formations and equipment in the areas of Staritsa, Okhrymovka, Volchansk and Glushkovka in Kharkov province, Nevskoy and Stilmakhovka in Lugansk province, Gregorovka and Turskoye in Donetsk province, noting that the Ukrainian side’s losses as a result of these military operations were 605 soldiers.

In contrast, Ukraine said on Monday, that it was achieving its objectives from a two-week incursion into Russia’s Kursk region after Moscow confirmed that Ukrainian forces had damaged a third bridge after striking two bridges used to supply troops.

Kyiv says it has taken control of more than 80 residential gatherings within an area of more than 1150 square kilometres since a surprise incursion began on August 6.

According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy,
the attack on the Kursk region bordering eastern Ukraine was aimed at disrupting a buffer zone.

Reports of the magnitude of the losses of the parties to the conflict are contradictory, with each alleging heavy losses. Without being able to verify that information independently as fighting continues, at a time when Kyiv-Moscow mutual attacks continue and took an upward trajectory on August 6, following the Ukrainian army’s announcement that it would be able to penetrate Russian territory and progress in the Kursk border area of Kilometer, a new shift in the war between the two countries since 2022.

Source: Qatar News Agency

Minister of Social Affairs, Family, and Childhood Affairs, and Minister of State for Youth Affairs, Dr. Amthal Al-Huwailah, highlighted Kuwait’s exceptional global humanitarian efforts as the world commemorates “World Humanitarian Day” on August 19, focusing on urgent humanitarian issues.

Al-Huwailah told KUNA in a press statement that the world celebrates the humanitarian efforts of individuals and institutions to improve people’s lives globally, alleviating the suffering of the poor, and aiding those afflicted by poverty, disease, or facing natural disasters and humanitarian crisis.

Furthermore, she highlighted Kuwait’s global humanitarian leadership, including fundraising and aid campaigns in over 70 countries, with no discrimination.

Al-Huwailah expressed gratitude and recognition to all humanitarian and charitable organizations in Kuwait for their efforts in coordinating and advancing humanitarian work in the country.

Kuwait’s exceptional humanitarian efforts earned global recognition, with the UN d
esignating it as an international center for humanitarian efforts and naming the late Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah a “Humanitarian Leader” in 2014.

Source: Kuwait News Agency

The Israeli occupation forces (IOF) murdered more than 40,139 Palestinian civilians and injured more than 92,743 others (mostly children), since the beginning of the Israeli occupation’s genocide against the Gaza Strip in October 2023.

In a statement, Palestinian Ministry of Health said that the IOF committed three massacres against Palestinian families in the Gaza Strip, in the past 24 hours, adding that hospitals in Gaza received 40 martyrs and 134 wounded civilians.

The bodies of thousands of Palestinian martyrs and wounded civilians are still under the rubble and scattered on the streets, as the IOF has been preventing ambulance and civil defense crews from reaching them, the statement added.

The Israeli occupation has been committing a textbook genocide on the Gaza Strip, with nonstop air strikes and bombardment shot from all sides (air, land and sea), murdering, injuring and committing bloody massacres against tens of thousands of Palestinian civilians, cutting all means to deliver supplies of food,
water, medicine, and fuel to them, and causing a humanitarian catastrophe of countless martyrs, wounded and missing civilians, as well as a massive destruction of vital infrastructure and facilities in the Gaza Strip.

Source: Qatar News Agency

Egypt and Kuwait plan to ratchet up bilateral cooperation across numerous fields, with emphasis placed on the industrial and transportation sectors, Kuwait’s Ambassador to Cairo Saqer Al-Ghanim said on Monday.

Lauding the meteoric development seen in the Arab world’s most populous nation, the Kuwaiti diplomat expressed his country’s “eagerness” to propel cooperation with Cairo to greater levels, he told KUNA after talks with Egyptian Transportation, Trade and Industry Minister Kamel Al-Wazir.

Progress in trade relations would help usher in more growth in the two nations’ economies, the Kuwaiti diplomat underlined, saying his talks with the Egyptian minister also focused on existential “opportunities” for further cooperation..

Source: Kuwait News Agency