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‘Trailblazing’ partnership takes aim at criminals profiting from child sexual abuse online

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Criminals running commercial child sexual abuse ‘brands’ are taking advantage of a ‘loophole’ to remain online. This new partnership aims to shut them down for good.
New partnership takes aim at criminals exploiting ‘Domain Hopping’ to continue profiting from the sexual abuse of children.PIR and IWF announce a new Extended Domain Name System Community Sponsorship – giving registries access to powerful tools to disrupt this practice and the distribution of child sexual abuse materials online.The sponsorship will allow IWF services to be deployed far more widely, at no additional cost to Domain Name Registries. WASHINGTON, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Criminal child sexual abuse ‘brands’ are the target of a new “first-of-its-kind” partnership aiming to stop illegal sites from relying on a practice they exploit to evade detection and remain online.

Public Interest Registry (PIR), the US non-profit that operates the .ORG Top-Level Domain, and the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) have today announced a new partnership which will empower all Domain Name Registries to disrupt sites dedicated to the commercial distribution and exploitation of online child sexual abuse material. 
The new partnership includes a “trailblazing” sponsorship agreement through which PIR will sponsor other registries and registry service providers with free access to two important IWF services, Domain Alerts and the TLD (Top-Level Domain) Hopping List. The increased access to these services will allow for faster, more streamlined disruption to child sexual abuse imagery identified by the IWF and enable quick action to be taken to stop criminals hopping from one domain to another to keep their content online. 
How will this stop the spread of child sexual abuse imagery online?
Some of the very worst child sexual abuse imagery the IWF sees is found on commercial sites, with criminals attempting to profit from the abusive material. The PIR and IWF partnership seeks to amplify the impact of IWF’s work to protect children online by enabling all TLD registries – organizations that manage domains like .org, .com, and more – with new tools to identify and remove child sexual abuse material more quickly: TLD Hopping Lists and Domain Alerts.
TLD Hopping is a practice by which criminal sites are taken offline, only to reappear, often with the same content and same name, but under a different top-level domain. For example “BadAbuseSite[.]com” is suspended, only for “BadAbuseSite[.]de” to appear in its place. The new program makes the TLD Hopping List – which targets the criminal sites that the IWF identified as recognisable abuse “brands” – available free of charge for the first time to all registries. With more registries having access to the lists, there will be fewer places for criminals running abuse “brands” to try to register their sites.
The IWF Domain Alerts program provides real-time alerts to participating registries if child sexual abuse content is detected on a domain they operate to allow for fast removal of content before it is further spread online. For domains flagged as having sites dedicated to the distribution of the abusive content, the registry can act directly and suspend the domain. Other sites identified as having harmful content possibly added by third-parties, but not dedicated to the distribution of the abuse materials, will be notified and can remove the harmful content to avoid suspension of the domain.
Currently, only a dozen registries receive IWF Domain Alerts. PIR’s sponsorship will extend access to Domain Alerts to over a thousand TLDs at no cost to participating registries. PIR is providing this sponsorship in furtherance of its non-profit mission to serve as an exemplary Domain Name Registry.
To find out more about how your business can get involved, visit https://www.iwf.org.uk/membership/. Interested Domain Name Registries can contact the membership team directly at [email protected]
Susie Hargreaves OBE, Chief Executive of the Internet Watch Foundation, said: “The internet is so much bigger than any one of us, and it is still growing. To truly get a grip on the spread of child sexual abuse imagery, we need as many allies in the fight as we possibly can.
“That is why this trailblazing move from PIR is so important. They are making an investment in the future safety of the internet. It will help us continue our vital non-profit work, and provide important services to smaller companies which may not have the financial means to make sure their platforms are not being abused.
“Our world-leading protection against the spread of child sexual abuse can now be shared even more widely, sending the strong message that there is nowhere safe for criminals to target to spread child sexual abuse imagery. 
“We thank PIR for their foresight and commitment here – it is a really important piece of the jigsaw, and a message that we are all committed to working together to keep children safe.”
Jon Nevett, President and CEO Public Interest Registry, said:”PIR is proud to have worked with the Internet Watch Foundation since 2018 to identify and disrupt the spread of child sexual abuse materials in our TLDs. Before we started working with the IWF, we did not have the tools necessary to identify child sexual abuse materials on sites in our TLDs. IWF’s Domain Alerts have enabled us to ensure that more than 5,700 instances of child sexual abuse content have been removed across our TLDs over the last five years. In furtherance of PIR’s nonprofit mission, we want to provide other registries with that same tool and protect even more children.”
About Public Interest Registry: Public Interest Registry (PIR) is a nonprofit that operates the .ORG top-level domain—one of the world’s largest generic top-level domains with more than 10.8 million domain names registered worldwide. .ORG is open to everyone, providing a global platform for organizations, associations, clubs, businesses and individuals to bring their ideas to life. 
PIR has been a champion for a free and open Internet for two decades with a clear mission to be an exemplary domain name registry, provide a trusted digital identity and help educate those who dedicate themselves to improving our world. PIR was founded by the Internet Society (internetsociety.org) in 2002 and is based in Reston, Virginia, USA. Visit www.pir.org for more information.
About the IWF: The IWF is the largest hotline in Europe dedicated to finding and removing child sexual abuse material from the internet. 
Contact: Josh Thomas, Press Manager, [email protected] +44 (0) 7377 727058Parents and carers are encouraged to T.A.L.K to their children about the dangers. 
Talk to your child about online sexual abuse. Start the conversation – and listen to their concerns.Agree ground rules about the way you use technology as a family.Learn about the platforms and apps your child loves. Take an interest in their online life.Know how to use tools, apps and settings that can help to keep your child safe online.What we do:We make the internet a safer place. We help victims of child sexual abuse worldwide by identifying and removing online images and videos of their abuse. We search for child sexual abuse images and videos and offer a place for the public to report them anonymously. We then have them removed. We’re a not for profit organization and are supported by the global internet industry. 
For more information please visit www.iwf.org.uk The IWF is part of the UK Safer Internet Centre, working with Childnet International and the South West Grid for Learning to promote the safe and responsible use of technology.
The IWF works globally to stop child sexual abuse imagery on the internet. If you ever stumble across a sexual image or video of someone you think is under 18, please report to the IWF. Reporting can be done anonymously and confidentially – we don’t need your details, just your help.
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TECNO Pocket Go Wins Global Product Technology Innovation Award 2024 at IFA 2024

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BERLIN, Sept. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — One of the largest consumer electronics exhibitions in the world, the 2024 IFA Berlin International Consumer Electronics Show, officially kicks off today in Berlin. During the event, the highly anticipated Global Product Technical Innovation Award 2024 was announced, with TECNO Pocket Go winning the prestigious AR Immersive PC Gaming Experience Innovation Gold Award. This recognition highlights the brilliance of Chinese brand on the global stage.

TECNO is dedicated to innovation from the user’s perspective, continuously developing products and applications that enhance user experience. Since 2019, TECNO has expanded its AIoT ecosystem, leveraging its mobile technology to introduce innovative smart wearables, business laptops, and other groundbreaking products, all aimed at providing users with a more intelligent TECNO ecosystem experience.
As a global innovative technology brand with operations in over 70 markets, TECNO has been committed to revolutionizing the digital experience in global emerging markets, relentlessly pushing for the perfect integration of contemporary, aesthetic design with the latest technologies. TECNO offers a wide range of AIoT products covering smart wearables, laptops, tablets and smart home products.
Guided by its brand essence of “Stop At Nothing”, TECNO is committed to unlocking the best and newest technologies for forward-looking individuals, inspiring them to never stop pursuing their best selves and their best futures.
The “Global Product Technology Innovation Award” is a grand international selection of global consumer electronics brands. Launched globally every year, it is also one of the most professional and authoritative international exchange, display and cooperation platforms in IFA in the same year to conduct comprehensive review and evaluation of the global consumer electronics industry for the whole year.
TECNO Pocket Go, redefines gaming on the go
TECNO Pocket Go creates a “new gaming paradise” in handheld PC form in AR industry. By seamlessly integrating with the Windows gaming ecosystem and utilizing advanced head tracking technology, it brings an unparalleled 6D immersive experience to users. Featuring a top-tier AMD® Ryzen™ 7 8840HS gaming processor and a laptop level cooling system by rebuilt the structure to compact size with 50% smaller size and 30% lighter weight. Just easy to carry as a smartphone.  
Smaller in your palm, Master in your vision
The AR Pocket Vision features a 0.71-inch Micro-OLED screen that delivers the equivalent of a 215-inch TV experience from 6 meters away, surpassing industry standards. Gamers will enjoy a cinematic-level viewing experience, with customizable adjustments for up to 600° diopters to ensure eye comfort. It also safeguards your privacy, enabling you to play anywhere.
Dominant Flagship Gaming CPU, lead Performance Ahead
Powered by the AMD® Ryzen™ 7 8840HS gaming processor, the Pocket Go handheld offers exceptional speed and seamless multitasking with 8 cores, 16 threads, and turbo speeds up to 5.1 GHz. Its PC-level cooling system, featuring a large fan and three copper pipes, ensures optimal performance at 35W. Combined with a 50Wh replaceable battery, it guarantees long-lasting gaming sessions without interruptions.
 “VisionTrack” experiences, games come alive
The Pocket Go combo delivers an immersive experience for your eyes and hands. The AR Pocket Vision features a six-axis gyroscope and AI algorithms for precise head tracking, enhancing real-time data collection during gameplay. With N’BASS® acoustic materials and a proprietary vibration algorithm, it translates in-game sounds into nuanced vibrations via handheld while the Hall Effect Joysticks and Triggers provide precise control, elevating your gaming experience with rich visual and tactile sensations.
With TECNO Pocket Go, users can enjoy a futuristic gaming experience, and seamlessly connecting to TECNO’s products in a new forms of AR experiences.
 

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Experience the Future of Smart Living with Hisense at IFA 2024

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QINGDAO, China, Sept. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hisense, a global leader in home appliances and consumer electronics, unveiled its innovative smart home solutions at IFA 2024. Based on the theme “The Scenario-driven Future of Tech,” Hisense showcased its latest smart home appliances and the ConnectLife app, designed to seamlessly connect appliances and real-life scenarios to redefine how users interact with their homes.

Focused on enhancing the user experience, Hisense’s booth at IFA 2024 brings to life three smart scenarios and products that aim to make the future of smart living more intuitive and accessible: Smart Laundry, Smart Kitchen and Smart Air Care.
Each experience is developed through Hisense’s scenario-driven research and development approach that prioritizes real user needs:
Smart Laundry simplifies garment care with automated adjusting and remote monitoring.Smart Kitchen streamlines cooking with connected appliances that personalize meal prep.Smart Air Care ensures a healthier living environment by intelligently adjusting air quality.To bring the smart living scenarios to life, Hisense has introduced a range of innovative products that integrate seamlessly with the ConnectLife app.
The Hisense Refrigerator PureFlat Smart Series exemplifies the premium smart kitchen experience enabled by ConnectLife. Equipped with a 21-inch TFT touchscreen, this refrigerator offers a wealth of features. The AI Recipe feature leverages food inventory tracking to suggest personalized recipes based on available ingredients and their expiration dates. Serving as a home appliance control center, the ConnectLife Hub refrigerator allows you to adjust temperature settings remotely through the ConnectLife app. Additionally, its AI Eco feature enables you to activate energy-saving mode on your device with a simple touch. With dual-tech cooling system, a My Fresh Choice compartment, and an on-door ice and water dispenser, this refrigerator delivers efficient temperature control, flexible storage options, and convenient access to cold beverages.
The Hisense Series 7i washing machines offer a superior laundry experience with a suite of smart features. The iPlay™ Intelligent Display provides a user-friendly interface, while the iJet™ three-channel spray system ensures a thorough wash. The compact iFit™ feature allows for easy integration into cabinets, optimizing space. AI-powered capabilities enhance performance with AI Super Wash, which intelligently adjusts washing parameters based on load weight, material type, water level, hardness, and turbidity. The AI Super Dry program in the Series 7i tumble dryer delivers precise drying with 3D Humidity Sensor for accurate moisture detection.
The Hisense’s Hi8 Series Oven offers a range of cooking functions, including air-frying, fast preheating, and pizza mode. Its large capacity and cool-touch doors make it easy to cook with and also clean. The VisonPlus Screen provides a user-friendly interface for exploring cooking programs and settings. Cleaning is made simple with features including Steam Clean Pro, Pyrolytic Self Clean, and Removable Door&Glass. The Hisense Hi 9 Series Oven is a premium model that offers advanced features such as AI-powered InCamera Technology for intelligent baking, Auto Door Opening & Auto Lock. Its larger TFT screen provides a user-friendly interface for exploring over 140 pre-programmed recipes and cooking settings. With ConnectLife integration, the Hi 9 delivers a convenient and efficient cooking experience.
Hisense Energy Pro X air conditioners offer efficient cooling and heating with advanced, energy-saving features. The AI Smart Airflow adjusts airflow direction based on your position and needs, ensuring optimal comfort. HI-NANO technology enhances air quality by releasing high-concentration ions to eliminate 92.6% of H1N1, 88.54% of E. coli, and 60.07% of PM2.5 in two hours. The TMS Control System intelligently adjusts temperature and humidity by analyzing various indoor conditions, providing a tailored and comfortable environment.
Beyond residential air conditioning, Hisense Hi-Therma ATW heat pump is another popular option for room heating, especially in Europe. Renowned for their outstanding performance and eco-friendly features, Hisense Hi-Therma II R290 ATW boasts an A+++ energy efficiency rating, stable operation at temperatures as low as -25°C, and maximum water outlet temperature of 65°C, with the flexibility to control up to 7 independent rooms. Moreover, the first-generation Hi-Therma Split (R32) finished the rigorous winter test conducted by Germany’s VDE and obtained the No. 001 certification in the extremely cold city of Mohe, China.
About Hisense
Hisense is a leading global home appliance and consumer electronics brand and official partner of the UEFA EURO 2024™. According to Omdia, Hisense ranked No. 2 globally for TV shipments and No. 1 in 100″ TVs in both 2023 and Q1 2024. The company has expanded quickly to operate in more than 160 countries and specializes in multi-media goods, home appliances, and intelligent IT information.

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Changhong’s Innovative Technologies Take Center Stage at IFA 2024, Marking New Milestones in Global Growth

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BERLIN, Sept. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — At IFA 2024, which opened on September 6, Changhong, a leading force in China’s home appliance industry, introduced its entire suite of AI-driven appliances. The presentation not only showcased Changhong’s recent achievements in AI technology but also marked a significant step toward expanding its influence in global markets.

Leading the charge in global innovation
On the event’s first day, Changhong unveiled its first Canghai Intelligent Agent AI TV, and the industry-leading Changhong AI Large Model specifically engineered for white goods. 
The new AI TV can engage in voice conversations with users, think independently, and adapt through continuous learning. Utilizing its advanced technologies and complex multi-channel algorithms, Changhong has significantly improved the precision of voice recognition and activation. 
The Changhong AI Large Model can be seamlessly embedded into household devices like refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, and air conditioners, enhancing accuracy and efficiency. For instance, it tailors refrigerator cooling to specific foods, adjusts washing machine and dryer settings by fabric types, and optimizes air conditioner settings for energy use and comfort. Through these integrations, Changhong elevates everyday interactions with home appliances.
Demonstrating brand strength with multiple awards 
During the recent exhibition, the spotlight was on the Global Product Technology Innovation Awards where the Changhong CHiQ Xingbo Series clinched the Extraordinary Audio-Visual Experiences Gold Award. The recognition was for its superior technical performance, illustrating Changhong’s expertise in enhancing consumer experiences. Additionally, Changhong’s premium brand, CHiQ, was honored with the Smart Home Appliance Brand Award.
The event also saw CHiQ receiving the Organizational Greenhouse Gas Verification Statement from TÜV SÜD, along with the Product Carbon Footprint Verification Statement for CHiQ’s refrigerators and washing machines. These accolades highlight Changhong’s commitment to eco-friendly practices, pioneering sustainable household applications, and a robust green industrial chain.
Exemplifying international vision through sports marketing
During the event, CHiQ marked a significant moment in sports marketing with a signing ceremony for skiing projects. The brand announced its continued partnership with the FIS World Cup Events and the German Ski Association. Adding to the excitement, two-time Olympic skiing champion Andreas Wellinger was named the brand’s new ambassador, opening a new chapter in CHiQ’s marketing efforts.
James Wu, General Manager of Changhong International Brand Business Center, highlighted that renewing these projects is crucial for global expansion. The brand aims to strengthen its presence in Europe and key markets, leveraging collaborations to enhance CHiQ’s appeal and promote skiing worldwide.
Accelerating performance milestones to strengthen global footprint
Amid global market challenges, Changhong has shown resilience by integrating AI with consumer aspirations, offering innovative, advanced, and functional products. From January to July 2024, Changhong’s overseas home appliance revenue surged over 23% year-on-year, achieving performance milestones in TV, refrigerators, washing machines, and air conditioning lines.
In recent years, Changhong has accelerated its global expansion, focusing on delivering superior products and services. Committed to innovation, sustainability, and inclusiveness, the company plans to intensify R&D investments to realize an intelligent lifestyle for every household.

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