Private Blizzard, the debut album from breakout vocalist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Dhruv, is slated for release August 23 via Little Worry/RCA Records.
Recorded in Nashville with Grammy-nominated producer JT Daly (Noah Kahan, Bully, Benson Boone), Private Blizzard reflects the full range of emotions Dhruv felt as he set out to make his debut album from a place of creative honesty. “I started in a place of numbness, and I didn’t really understand why I felt that way,” Dhruv shares. “The songs that I started out with were trying to help me unpack that feeling. The further along I got, I started feeling better—I just felt lighter.”
Allowing intuition to guide him more than in the past, Dhruv focused on developing his vocal range to give himself a larger canvas to express his changing emotions. From a sonic perspective, he and Daly worked together to arrive at a sound that incorporates classic live elements while retaining a modern feel. The result is an album that, above all else, feels true to Dhruv.
Aside from the announcement of the upcoming album release, Dhruv has also debuted a “Speed of Light,” a new song from his forthcoming album. “‘Speed of Light’ is about this ‘limbo state’ of being heartbroken over someone who clearly had no trouble moving on from the relationship,” Dhruv shares.
“Speed of Light” follows previous album offerings “How?” and “Tragedy,” Dhruv’s first new music of 2024 which he performed on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” for his late night T.V. debut in February. Additionally, Dhruv performed a sold-out headline show at Los Angeles’ El Rey Theatre last night, following a sold-out headline show in London and a performance at New York’s Head In The Clouds Festival earlier this month.
Born and raised in Singapore and of Indian descent, Dhruv’s fascination with music dates back to the age of five, hearing Bollywood soundtracks on the T.V. at his grandmother’s house. After years of writing songs privately, he put his studies at Yale on hold to make a go of music in earnest and began producing from his bedroom.
Dhruv burst into the spotlight after his 2019 single “double take” exploded globally, racking up hundreds of millions of streams worldwide. Soon after, he signed with Little Worry and RCA and, in 2022, he released his debut EP Rapunzel. He’s toured with Joji, sold out headline stops across the U.S. and the U.K. and a handful of dates in Asia in 2023, including two rare headline shows in India. NME praised Dhruv for creating “vital, anthemic” pop, while PAPER celebrated the power of his “intimate love songs” and CLASH hailed his “open and completely relatable” songwriting.
South Korean boyband ATEEZ dominates this week’s cultural conversations with the release of their tenth mini-album, [GOLDEN HOUR Part. 1].
The powerhouse group’s new record has reached No. 1 in more than 30 countries on iTunes, making it one of the best-selling K-Pop releases of 2024, globally.
With a stylistic range that embraces new sonic flavors and exciting production approaches, [GOLDEN HOUR Part. 1] opens a new saga for the eight-member pop act to explore in terms of conceptual direction.
As presented in the ideation for the latest era, ATEEZ begs the question, “What are we doing in the final moments of daylight right before the sun sets,” and interprets in a multitude of ways how everyone would feel experiencing the “golden hour” of their lives with a picture-perfect moment or lack of it.
ATEEZ’s tenth studio album features the lead single “WORK,” which intuitively expresses the award-winning group’s continuous commitment to striving and facing challenges. Other standout tracks on the record include the energetic dance anthem “Blind,” the reggae-meets-EDM banger “Shaboom” and the bombastic upbeat song “Siren.”
Track list:
Golden Hour
Blind
WORK
Empty Box
Shaboom
Siren
ATEEZ’s global impact is undeniable. They made history as the first K-pop boy group to grace the stage of ‘Coachella,’ the largest music festival in the U.S. They’re also set to perform at Japan’s largest music festival, Summer Sonic, this August 2024. With their shining performances around the world, ATEEZ continues to be unbeatable in the game.
With the release of their second studio album, [THE WORLD EP.FIN: WILL], in December last year, they topped the U.S. Billboard main chart, ‘Billboard 200,’ and ranked second on the UK ‘Official Album Chart,’ setting a career-high in the world’s two major charts.
ATEEZ’s [GOLDEN HOUR Part. 1] is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide via KQ Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment.
You can simply sip back and smile with USANA’s Advanced Collagen drink.
USANA Philippines celebrated Women’s Month 2024 along with a special milestone in the company’s history: it marked its 15th year of offering science-based beauty products to the local market and helping every Filipina to become more confident in their own skin.
To commemorate the occasion, USANA Philippines introduced a new product. The new release is Advanced Collagen, a daily supplement powder that, when mixed with water, creates a refreshing drink with a light pomegranate and citrus flavor. It’s formulated to help maintain nourished skin and hair so anyone enjoying it can just “sip back and smile” as their body absorbs formulated nutrients to help maintain one’s natural glow.
USANA’s Advanced Collagen is a drink that contains Collagen, Biotin, Hyaluronic Acid, and Vitamin C.
The science of beauty
Today, in a stark reversal of stereotypical beauty, women are focusing more on living a full life and becoming the best versions of themselves — at any age. They’re gracefully moving with the passage of time, maintaining a healthy glow, for far too long, has been associated strictly to youth. And USANA loves these women.
By embracing the truth of ageless beauty, women are no longer bound to the number of years lived, but rather caring for their bodies. Don’t think spa treatments and pedicures, but rather the basic — but essential — building block of health: nutrition.
USANA believes proper nutrients promote beauty on a cellular level, no matter your age. The secret is to access important nutrients that are difficult to obtain in diets — not in the needed amounts, anyway.
And for skin, this means collagen. A key component in the cellular makeup of skin and bones, it’s made up of mainly protein molecules consisting of amino acids responsible for your skin’s suppleness and elasticity.
When we’re young, our body naturally produces collagen. As you age, not only do you lose a good amount of it, but your body no longer produces enough collagen to keep skin soft and joints strong and supple. That’s why it’s important to supplement your body’s collagen production with whole foods or natural supplements through every stage of life.
Boosting what comes naturally
It’s true collagen and other nutrients essential for skin and bone health are found in whole foods such as animal products. And yet, it’s always easy to create a diet with balanced amounts to maintain normal skin structure — especially when facing the ravages of time and environmental stress.
Enter USANA’s Advanced Collagen powder drink. Mix one scoop into a glass of water, give it a quick stir, and sip at your leisure. You’ll rest easy knowing a single serving provides balanced level of thoughtfully sourced collagen, biotin, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin C. So live your best life. Let Advanced Collagen help rejuvenate and maintain your skin’s luster and elasticity for years to come.
Find X7 Ultra debuts OPPO’s Quad Main Camera and advanced 1-inch Sony LYT-900 sensor
World-first dual-periscope telephoto cameras with class-leading large sensors and 14mm-270mm quality zoom
Sophisticated styling combines with Ultra flagship features
January 8, 2024, SHENZHEN – OPPO, the world’s leading smart device brand, today announced its OPPO Find X7 Ultra, the ultimate camera phone. Combining world-first breakthroughs in camera hardware with OPPO’s powerful HyperTone Camera System, cutting-edge computational photography and pro-grade Hasselblad tuning, matched with timeless style and flagship experiences, Find X7 Ultra is a true flagship without equal.
“Find X7 Ultra’s world-first Quad Main Camera will change the way people take photos forever. It removes limitations, unleashes creativity, and with next-generation HyperTone Image Engine and our partnership with Hasselblad, introduces a respect for photography as an art form like never before. Premium, sophisticated style and best-in-class features only add to its game-changing status. It’s a true Ultra.”
Pete Lau, Senior Vice-President and Chief Product Officer, OPPO
HyperTone Camera System for Masterpiece after Masterpiece
OPPO Find X7 Ultra Quad Main Camera System with HyperTone Image Engine and Hasselblad tuning.
Find X7 Ultra debuts OPPO’s incredible new HyperTone Camera System with its Quad Main Camera and HyperTone Image Engine. With four 50MP cameras with large sensors, two of which are periscope zoom cameras, it bridges the zoom gap between optical focal lengths like never before on a smartphone.
OPPO Find X7 Ultra’s wide camera is the first to feature the cutting-edge Sony LYT-900 1-inch sensor. Specifically created for mobile, this second-generation sensor is more power-efficient than its predecessor, making next-generation computational photography possible for the first time in a 1-inch sensor smartphone camera. The result is photos packed with incredible levels of natural detail for artistically nuanced stills. With a customised lens with an f/1.8 aperture and OIS, it also promises a 50% reduction in reflection, all at a versatile 23mm optical focal length.
Photos captured using Find X7 Ultra’s wide camera.
When you need to zoom out, Find X7 Ultra’s ultra-wide camera takes the reins with its 50MP Sony LYT-600 sensor. A large 1/1.95” size combines with a 14mm equivalent focal length, a fast f/2.0 aperture and a 4cm nearest focus distance. This makes it perfect for dynamic macro photography or expansive scenery, day or night.
Find X7 Ultra is the first phone to feature two periscope cameras, each with class-leading large sensors. The 50MP 3x periscope zoom camera features a 1/1.56” Sony IMX890 sensor, an f/2.6 aperture with Prism OIS, and a 65mm focal length. This sensor is roughly three times larger than the equivalent cameras in key competitor systems, and is the biggest telephoto sensor in any smartphone, laying the foundation for the very best telephoto results possible. It also unlocks creative freedom with a near-focus distance of 25cm, so product photography, close-up objects, and portraits look stunning when captured on Find X7 Ultra’s 3x periscope camera.
Photos captured using Find X7 Ultra’s 3x periscope telephoto camera.
Zoom in further with Find X7 Ultra’s 6x periscope telephoto camera. Its large, 50MP, 1/2.51” Sony IMX858 sensor captures abundant detail. Matched with a 135mm equivalent lens, stabilised by Prism OIS, and with a nearest focus distance of 35cm, it achieves far-reaching landscape and concert shots, or intimate telemacro photography with superb clarity.
OPPO Find X7 Ultra is the first smartphone to feature two periscope cameras.
Four Breakthroughs in Photography
Built upon this incredible Quad Main Camera mix, Find X7 Ultra achieves four major breakthroughs in camera experience that change the game for smartphone photography:
HyperTone Image Engine
Computational photography has changed the way smartphones take photos, and while most of its contributions to photography have been beneficial, it also introduces unnatural characteristics to pictures.
These downsides of computational photography range from an unnatural over-processed HDR look, over-exposure of mid-tones and entire scenes, to over-sharpening, creating excessive edge detail.
OPPO’s HyperTone Image Engine safeguards photo integrity, preserving highlights, shadows and mid-tones with a natural look.
An example of a photo taken with and without HyperTone Image Engine.
With HyperTone Image Engine, you are getting the full benefits of computational photography in a way that doesn’t detract from the aesthetics of a quality photo.
Uninterrupted Zoom
Photographers have long considered the range between 15mm and 200mm as the benchmark for a complete zoom. While other smartphones cover part of this range, Find X7 Ultra is the first to capture quality photos across the whole range and beyond.
In fact, with its Quad Main Camera optical reach at 0.6x, 1x, 3x and 6x together with AI-enhanced zoom, Find X7 Ultra captures quality stills from 14mm to 270mm equivalent focal lengths.
Photos captured using Find X7 Ultra’s 6x periscope telephoto camera at 6x and 12x zoom.
Users can zoom freely and trust Find X7 Ultra to capture clear photos without poor quality at specific ranges.
Hasselblad Portrait Mode
With the new Hasselblad Portrait Mode, we worked with Hasselblad to bring its classical portrait style to Find X7 Ultra.
With master photographers in mind, Find X7 Ultra’s Portrait Mode captures at four set focal lengths, 23mm, 44mm, 65mm, and 135mm. Each is calibrated to a different Hasselblad lens, producing cinematic bokeh with foreground and background depth, and it can recognize a single strand of hair for ultimate accuracy.
Examples of photos captured using OPPO Find X7 Ultra‘s Hassleblad Portrait Mode.
Find X7 Ultra’s Hasselblad Portrait Mode is also incredibly respectful of individual differences, safeguarding skin tones and defining traits, while capturing with minimal shutter lag, and at a distance of up to nine metres from a subject.
Hasselblad Master Mode
OPPO and Hasselblad’s partnership brings the artistry back to pro-grade smartphone photography with Master Mode. On top of all the advanced controls, including manual ISO, shutter speed, EV, focus, and white balance, Master Mode also unlocks saturation, contrast, sharpness, and vignette control when capturing JPEGs.
Master Mode is calibrated to match the characteristics of the Hasselblad X2D 100C, an incredible camera revered by discerning professional photographers.
With Master Mode, create a unique look to your shots, so your Find X7 Ultra photos always match your preferred style.
In addition to JPEG and RAW capture, Master Mode also debuts RAW MAX1. Capturing 50MP RAW photos that deliver the full benefits of computational photography, RAW MAX photos have 13 stops of dynamic range and 16-bit color depth in BT2020 color space.
Sophisticated Style and a Brilliant Screen
Evolving the two-tone design of its Find X6 Series, OPPO took Find X7 Ultra in an even more distinguished direction with its bold, beautifully finished camera system and three timeless colours, Ocean Blue, Sepia Brown, and Tailored Black.
OPPO Find X7 Ultra in Ocean Blue, Sepia Brown and Tailored Black.
Turn on Find X7 Ultra, and enjoy the brightest QHD+ screen currently available, with 1-120Hz LTPO technology for smooth visuals and stunning quality. Beaming at up to 1600 nits outdoors, and up to 4500 nits when viewing HDR content, with Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and an DisplayMate A+ rating, whatever you’re watching, playing, or swiping through, it looks exceptional on Find X7 Ultra.
When viewing photos, OPPO’s ProXDR technology boosts dynamic range, taking advantage of Find X7 Ultra’s class-leading peak brightness. ProXDR will also be compatible with the Ultra HDR standard launched by Google as part of its Android 14 announcement, so in the future, HDR photos shared and received will display with a brilliant, broad tonal range.
Ultra Performance and Privacy
Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 platform, Find X7 Ultra has up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM, and up to 512GB UFS 4.0 storage for incredible gaming experiences and 4K video edits with no waiting. It also features a dedicated security chip, so only you can access your private information, and with a privacy-focused VIP slider, quickly and easily change notification mode, or disable camera, location, and microphone access.
With a large 5000mAh battery, Find X7 Ultra comfortably lasts a full day, and 100W SUPERVOOCTM charges it up fully in less than 30 minutes2, while 50W wireless charging reaches a full charge within 60 minutes2.
OPPO Find X7 Ultra features a large 5000mAh battery which supports 100W SUPERVOOCTM Flash Charging.
Sun, stars, and signature stays with special savings
June 2024, Manila: Ready to explore the Philippine pride of destinations? From posh accommodations to gourmet dining options, travelers can fully immerse themselves in the freedom of exploration with Discovery hotels and resorts. Enjoy up to 60% savings on travel adventures across the country from June 3 to 16, 2024.
Idyllic Havens with Discovery Resorts
The Philippines is known for its thousands of islands and what better way to explore and experience these beautiful destinations than with the leading resorts that make the warm Filipino hospitality come alive—Discovery Resorts?
There are reasons why Boracay is named one of the best beaches in the world, and the island’s pulsating vibe is one of them. Revel in unbeaten fun activities paired with the first-hand experience of unmatched luxury island hospitality at Discovery Boracay, starting at PHP 14,986 nett.
An exclusive island paradise beckons right in the middle of the Philippines’ “Big Lagoon,” Coron, Palawan. Offering the perfect canvas to unleash a discerning traveler’s inner explorer more than the tall limestone formations from the town’s postcards, Discovery Coron is the perfect spot to channel carefree spirit while savoring the wonders of flora and fauna. Stay in this paradise starting at PHP 14,278 nett and catch nature’s wildlife within reach.
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Cosmopolitan Comforts with Discovery Hotels If there are island destinations, there are also metropolitan marvels along the chic urban districts of the country’s capital.
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Seaside Serenity in Secret Paradise
To explore is to discover hidden jewels that offer new yet quaint experiences and stories to tell.
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Sun Life Grepa Financial, Inc. (Sun Life Grepa), a major insurer in the country, is bringing back the Sun Grepa Peso Asset Builder (PAB) ProIncome for a limited time, this time with higher annual payout thus providing clients with the opportunity to earn regular income while participating in global investments using their Peso Assets.
The Sun Grepa Peso Asset Builder ProIncome is a single-pay life insurance product linked to structured investments. It offers life insurance protection of at least 125% of the one-time premium payment for seven years, fixed annual payouts of 4.50% for seven years, and the return of the single payment at maturity. These investments are made offshore, allowing clients to diversify their peso assets further.
“We are excited to bring back PAB, one of our popular products,” Sun Life Grepa President Richard S. Lim said. “This limited-time offer is designed to help individuals boost their money’s earning power while maintaining financial security. It underscores our commitment to helping our clients achieve their financial goals and meet their diverse needs.”
Interested clients of PAB can take advantage of convenient application and policy approval through the Guaranteed Insurability Offer, subject to the terms set by Sun Life Grepa.
For more information and to explore this limited time offering, speak to a Sun Life Grepa Financial Advisor, visit your RCBC Branch of Account, or go to www.sunlifegrepa.com for details.
GCash, AB Capital introduce flat 0.25% broker’s commission to spur trading
GCash, the country’s leading finance app, in partnership with AB Capital Securities Inc. (ABSCI), has lifted the P20 broker’s commission fee in GStocks PH in a bid to further boost retail investor activity in the local stock market.
GStocks PH now offers a 0.25% flat commission fee on all buy and sell transactions – making it one of the first trading platforms to implement lower fees.
This move follows the Security Exchange Commission’s (SEC) decision earlier in April to remove the minimum commission that stockbrokers may charge their customers for transactions below P8,000. This initiative aims to stimulate activity in the local stock market – aligned with a shared goal of developing the country’s capital markets and boosting economic growth.
“With this move, investing in the stock market has been more accessible and affordable than ever before. Through GStocks PH, GCash aims to attract more retail investors, boost trading activity, and enhance user experience by offering more cost-efficient transactions on the platform. Together with our partner, ABSCI, we believe further promoting stock market investments can have a positive impact on the economy,” said GCash Vice President and Group Head for New Businesses and Wealth Management Winsley Bangit.
The country’s benchmark, the Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) has been trading around the 6,600 level, rebounding from its 6,400 low in April this year. According to ABCSI, the market outlook for the second half of 2024 is positive, driven by expected interest rate cuts. This development creates a good opportunity for investors to accumulate more stocks.
“Filipinos can take advantage of investment platforms such as GStocks PH, as it will enable them to maximize their earnings potential early on,” said ABCSI Head of Research Hazel Tan.
With GStocks PH, GCash users can easily unlock the world of investing in local stocks. With just their GCash app, users can register in a matter of minutes, top up quickly and free of charge, and seamlessly invest in over 280 local companies listed on the PSE. Using the newest wealth tool of GCash, the Learning Hub, users can also access valuable and bite-sized content to better grasp financial concepts. GCash users can access the Learning Hub by going to GInvest from the main dashboard.
To start your investment journey, simply open your GCash app, go to GInvest, and select GStocks PH. Next, click “AB Capital Securities, Inc.” and explore which stocks you can buy at the tip of your fingers.
As the country’s pioneer in diverse and inclusive finance, GCash and its partners remain steadfast in spearheading efforts that will diversify Filipino’s access to investments and help them build a more secure financial future in line with their nation-building and financial inclusion missions.
The UEFA Champions League final kicked off at London’s legendary Wembley Stadium. As the Official Global Partner of the top-flight football competition, OPPO brought its flagship smartphone, OPPO Find X7 Ultra, to capture unforgettable moments from the match and celebrate the crowning of the 2024 UEFA Champions League winners.
The OPPO Find X7 Ultra is the latest flagship phone to feature powerful imaging capabilities that empower users to capture and experience true-to-life content from their favorite football games. To celebrate and relive these life-time moments with fans around the world, OPPO took the big screen inside Wembley Stadium during the final to showcase user photos shot on OPPO smartphones and selected from the OPPO imagine IF Photography Awards’ What A Shot category.
As part of the celebrations, OPPO global brand ambassador, Kaká, once again joined the brand at the exclusive OPPO Hospitality Lounge to meet and greet with fans across a full program of activities, together with a special magician. Alongside the main action, OPPO also hosted the OPPO Booth at Potters Field Park near Tower Bridge, where it brought elevated UEFA Champions League experiences to football fans far and wide.
Kaka’s What A Shot at OPPO lounge
“It’s inspiring to see OPPO’s industry-leading mobile imaging technologies continue to elevate the experience for football fans and enable them to capture countless inspiring moments both on and off the pitch during the past two seasons of the UEFA Champions League.” said Billy Zhang, President of Overseas MKT, Sales and Service at OPPO.
Exciting on-site activities elevate the match-day experience
OPPO’s Hospitality Lounge returned to the Champions Village this year with even more interactive on-site activities for fans. In the lounge, guests could experience the electric atmosphere of the world’s top football competition in different OPPO x UEFA Themed Spaces, take a breather from the action with some relaxing on-site games, and discover the latest OPPO technology across a range of OPPO smartphones and smart devices.
At the OPPO x UEFA Imaging Zone guests also had the opportunity to see some of the most breath-taking moments from this year’s competition captured at stunning close range by the UEFA Champions League photographers using the latest Find series smartphones.
Imaging Zone in OPPO Lounge
Adding to the excitement, the experiential OPPO Booth at the Potters Field Park continued to ignite the atmosphere up to the final whistle as part of the UEFA Champions Festival. At the booth, guests were invited to put themselves in the boots of the two 2024 UEFA Champions League finalists, Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid, by having their pictures taken on replica team benches using the OPPO Find X7 Ultra. They also had the chance to get their hands on the latest OPPO Reno11 F 5G and its new generative AI photo editing tool, OPPO AI Eraser.
OPPO Booth at the Champions Festival
“It’s been another fantastic year of partnership with OPPO, engaging fans with cutting-edge imaging technology and greater access to the UEFA Champions League,” said Guillaume Sabran, Head of Sponsorship and Licensing at UEFA. “OPPO has been an excellent addition to the UEFA partner family over the past two years.”
OPPO’s commitment to sports philanthropy
Amidst the atmosphere surrounding this year’s UEFA Champions League final, OPPO and the UEFA Champions League hosted a charity football match on May 30 in London, pitting Indonesian players against legendary players – Kaká, Roberto Carlos, Clarence Seedorf, and Robert Pirès.
Legendary players for 5v5 football match
After the game, all players signed their match jerseys, with the collection being auctioned off together with one single jersey adorned with signatures of all the legendary players and Indonesian players. The proceeds from the auction will go towards supporting the development of youth football in Indonesia.
The charity match was not just a celebration of shared passion on the pitch, but a testament to OPPO’s commitment to sports philanthropy. Through initiatives like these, OPPO seeks to inspire and empower more young football players, providing them with the resources and support they need to pursue their dreams.
Through its partnership with the UEFA Champions League, OPPO has brought fans around the world closer to the excitement of the world’s top football competition. Looking forward, OPPO will continue to drive innovation in AI and mobile imaging technology to empower fans with the “Empower Everyone Everyday” ethos, enabling them to immerse themselves even further in the excitement of world-class sports events.
New 3D camera seamlessly integrates with SpatialLabs devices, streaming, and video calling platforms; Plus new developer tools made available on SpatialLabs Pro devices
The Acer SpatialLabs Eyes Stereo Camera is designed for photographers, allowing them to capture and view stereoscopic images in immersive 3D with compatibility with Acer’s SpatialLabs suite of devices
Features 8 megapixels (MP) per eye resolution, built-in selfie mirror, and weatherproof exterior, and offers auto and touch focus capabilities, Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS), and manual mode for more experienced photographers
Enables real-time streaming, storytelling, and sharing of 3D content on various platforms, plus high-resolution 3D video calling on Teams, Zoom, and Google Meet
The Acer SpatialLabs Eyes Stereo Camera has been awarded the 2024 RedDot and iF Design Awards for its innovative design, features, and usability
TAIPEI (May 31, 2024)Acer today launched the SpatialLabs Eyes Stereo camera, its latest addition to its range of SpatialLabs 3D devices. The compact 3D camera can be used by photographers to capture stunning and stereoscopic images and view these in immersive 3D as it fully integrates with the SpatialLabs lineup of products.
“The SpatialLabs Eyes Stereo Camera completes Acer’s stereoscopic 3D portfolio, providing solutions from content capturing and creation, to display and interaction,” said Jerry Kao, COO, Acer Inc. “We hope to empower users to capture the world around them in stunning stereoscopic 3D through the new camera and we’re excited to see the possibilities and the amazing content they will be able to create and share.”
Modern Design, Intuitive Point and Shoot Anywhere and Everywhere
With 8 megapixels per eye resolution, a built-in selfie mirror, and a weatherproof exterior, the pocket-sized Acer SpatialLabs Eyes Stereo Camera is a great companion for capturing moments outdoors and during adventures. Its intuitive setup enhances shooting experiences with carefully calibrated lens alignment and an advanced optical system to photograph subjects with greater 3D depth and detail.
For effortless image taking, SpatialLabs Eyes is equipped with auto and touch focus capabilities, further enhanced with Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) for smooth and steady footage. More seasoned photographers will appreciate the option for manual mode which provides flexibility to calibrate ISO, white balance, and shutter speed settings for better control of image output.
The camera’s outer material is glossed with a shale black coat, while its lens cap and selfie mirror enclosures are layered with aluminum lining to present a sophisticated look and feel. With its sleek appearance and innovative features, the Acer SpatialLabs Eyes Stereo Camera has earned the praise of design experts and received the prestigious 2024 Red Dot and iF Design Awards.
Beyond Snapshots: 3D Streaming and Video Calls in Real-time
The SpatialLabs 3D Camera goes beyond just capturing stunning images and videos in 3D. It enables real-time 3D streaming and storytelling, letting users share their 3D content live on YouTube and other streaming platforms with the new Acer SpatialLabs Player 3.0. Video chatting will be available through the SpatialLabs video call widget in Q3 that enables more engaging, high-resolution 3D video conferencing on apps such as Teams (1080p), Zoom (720p), and Google Meet (1080p), with customizable depth features available to add more layers of realism during calls.
Whether users are reviewing content on Acer SpatialLabs laptops or displays, VR/AR headsets, or even 3D projectors, the SpatialLabs Eyes helps present the richness and impact of their 3D content as intended. The camera also comes with a downloadable gallery feature so users can look back at their 3D portfolio and re-experience their immersive 3D journey.
New Range of Developer Tools for 3D Content and Applications
Acer has also announced an expanded array of developer tools, including the SpatialLabs Unreal 5.3 and Unity 2021.3 LTS and 2022.3 LTS plug-ins. These will be available to 3D creators starting in June.
In addition, the new SpatialLabs Model Viewer Pro application, which is fully compatible with SpatialLabs Pro devices, is also set to be launched. The application is designed to enhance the 3D content workflow and user experiences with new features tailored for commercial usability.
Paired with its support for major 3D file formats and enhanced support on glTF, the new presentation mode enables developers to inspect, customize, and showcase a catalog of models in sequence for viewing and customizations without the need to develop projects from scratch. The application includes features such as adding a virtual turntable, overlays with their desired logos, and backgrounds, as well as customizations with their preferred HDRI. This also makes it an ideal solution for 3D installations in showrooms and professional presentations. For more details, please visit the SpatialLabs developer site.
Pricing and Availability
Exact specifications, prices, and availability will vary by region. To learn more about availability, product specifications and prices in specific markets, please contact your nearest Acer office via www.acer.com.
After announcing his participation at this year’s Round Festival in South Korea, Josh Cullen continues his winning streak with the release of his new single, “Sumaya” under Sony Music Entertainment.
Delivering a quiet rumination on heartbreak and acceptance, “Sumaya” comfortably repackages R&B, trap, pop, and bedroom hip-hop with minimalism that reveals rewarding folds and layers as it progresses. It’s a vulnerable track that expresses the ugly truths of a relationship aftermath but is written from a place of genuine care for the other person’s freedom and happiness.
Josh shares, “Sumaya is about the heart-wrenching journey of accepting that it’s time to let go of someone and the memories you’ve shared. It’s a song that delves into the pain and sadness of moving on while still cherishing the good times you had together.”
According to SB19’s lead rapper and vocalist, the lyrics tackle the bittersweet feeling of parting ways and looking back at a kind of love that once felt life-affirming and real. With the line, “kapag naihatid ka, di na kita susunduin,” Josh demonstrates, with nuance and skill, that he is capable of making songs that hit home.
“The line really captures that final, painful goodbye,” he adds, crediting his good friend Kael Guerrero for helping him write the track. “We drew inspiration from our own life experiences and memories, which makes this song very personal and emotional for both of us.”
In terms of production, Josh shares that he and his co-producer, Kael, were very careful in coming up with the initial groundwork to capture the emotional depth and bittersweet nature of “Sumaya.” He even added some final tweaks to make sure everything felt right, balancing form and intricacies with the genuine intent of his songwriting style. Then, the talented team at Tribute Collective stepped in to re-arrange it, adding their unique touch.
“Kael and Tribute are real gems in this industry, and their combined efforts helped achieve a sound that is haunting and melancholic, perfectly matching the theme of letting go and the sorrow that comes with it,” Josh Cullen explains.
The track’s release is accompanied by a music video featuring Josh Cullen as its lead star. The visuals depict the P-Pop superstar waking up from the relics of the past, allowing himself to journey back to a time when life was brimming with love and rosy optimism, but finally realizes that everything is just an illusion that he has to deal with.
Josh shares, “In the music video for Sumaya, I wake up in a house filled with the most important memories of my life, memories of someone I love deeply. As I touch these objects, they start to disintegrate, and I realize it’s because of me. As I continue, I find myself shifting between reality and the void, struggling to escape the overwhelming chaos and emotions happening all at once. I don’t ever want to forget these memories, yet I know I have to accept and release what I can’t control.”
The music video was directed by Josh Cullen and Jonathan Tal Placido.
The Yoko Na act adds, “Big shout out to Miko del Rosario as well. He stuck with me during those late-night editing sessions. Despite the tight schedule and having no sleep at all, it wasn’t as stressful as I imagined. We were having fun, and their passion and dedication made the whole experience incredibly rewarding.”
Josh Cullen’s “Sumaya” is out now on all digital music platforms worldwide. Watch the music video on Josh Cullen’s YouTube channel.
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