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Comcast Plans Major Network Expansion in Texas

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Comcast announced today it will significantly expand its next-generation network, the Xfinity 10G Network, in a major way across several southeast Texas counties in 2023. The media and technology company said it will invest more than $100 million to install at least one thousand miles of new fiber-rich highways that will reach up to 80,000 homes and businesses by the end of this year. The planned expansions add to Comcast’s ongoing $2.8 billion investment in Texas over the last three years. Network expansion efforts will begin in Kingwood, Pinehurst, Prairie View, Waller, New Caney and Conroe. Construction will continue in other communities that have ongoing network infrastructure builds in the Houston area. Construction has started in Kingwood, which will be the largest expansion of the year; it is expected to be complete by the end of 2023 and will reach nearly 24,000 Kingwood homes and businesses. These locations will have the foundational next-generation network in place to begin deploying DOCSIS 4.0, setting the stage for the introduction of new symmetrical multi-gigabit Internet options. “We will bring our fiber-rich network to twice the number of homes and businesses this year compared to the number we passed last year,” said Ralph Martinez, Senior Regional Vice President of Comcast’s Texas Region. “Southeast Texas’ rural and suburban communities have been growing fast, and we are building out our next-generation Comcast network in tandem with the growth. We will continue to expand to even more rural communities in the next few years.” Once complete, Comcast, the nation’s largest provider of 1.2 Gigabit per second speeds, will give consumers access to reliable and fast Xfinity Internet and Xfinity Mobile service that outperforms its competitors. Comcast engineers have also developed multiple artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies that make the network faster and more reliable while delivering up to 100 Gbps for Comcast Business customers. In addition, Comcast’s next-generation technology provides multiple layers of security that automatically detect and block hundreds of thousands of cyber events every second, and a Smart Network that automates many core network functions and dramatically reduces the number of outages. “Access to reliable internet and telecommunications services is something that we cannot go without in our day-to-day activities,” said Houston Mayor Pro-Tem and Kingwood resident, Dave Martin. “Comcast and their new construction project in Kingwood is a perfect example of a business working to bridge the gap to connect more people to much-needed services while increasing accessibility to much-needed services and their dependability. I appreciate Comcast’s partnership and commitment to District E.” Comcast is also committed to addressing digital equity in communities we serve, through Project UP, the company’s $1 billion dollar commitment to help tens of millions of people connect to the internet and build futures of unlimited possibilities. Last year, Comcast Texas invested more than one million dollars to help local community organizations provide personalized digital skills training, offer workforce development/readiness workshops and other tech education to students, adults, and people with disabilities. The funding also supports ongoing efforts to build awareness about connectivity programs like Internet Essentials and the federal government’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which offers eligible households up to $30/month credit, or up to $75 for households on tribal lands, for home Internet. Comcast proudly participates in the Affordable Connectivity Program, and offers Internet Essentials Plus, a $29.95/month home Internet service that is effectively free for eligible households, once the ACP credit is applied. Interested customers can visit Xfinity.com/ACP or call 1-800-Xfinity to learn more about this program and find out if they qualify. For more construction details and updates, visit ComcastTexas.com/Expansion. Powered by the Xfinity 10G Network Comcast’s next-generation network and Internet experience are powering homes today and into the future: · Ultimate Capacity: Xfinity customers connect nearly 1 billion devices across the company’s network annually. The Xfinity 10G Network with the next-generation Xfinity gateways deliver the most advanced WiFi technology carrying three times more bandwidth to power streaming, gaming, videoconferencing, and more, simultaneously. · Fastest Internet: 10 million+ Xfinity Internet customers subscribe to gigabit speed products, and Ookla rated Xfinity the fastest Internet provider at the end of 2022*. Symmetrical gig speeds to the first homes are planned for later this year. · Unprecedented Coverage: The latest Xfinity Gateway provides a more reliable connection throughout the home. Customers can get wall-to-wall WiFi coverage with a powerful xFi Pod that extends coverage to hard-to-reach areas, with plans for an offering of increased support for in-home WiFi through a “boost guarantee” later this year. · Most Reliable Connection: Comcast is scaling the nation’s largest and most reliable network – the Xfinity 10G Network – that passes 60 million homes and business and counting. The company plans to launch a new device that is “storm-ready” with cellular and battery backup to help keep customers connected even when the power goes out. · Ultra-Low Latency: The Xfinity 10G Network and the latest xFi Gateway are a powerful combination that deliver ultra-low latency for those moments when response times matter most like video games, a fast-growing category with Xfinity households averaging more than one gaming console per home. For local businesses, Comcast Business offers a suite of connectivity, communications, networking, cybersecurity, wireless, and managed solutions to help organizations of different sizes prepare for what’s next. Powered by the nation’s largest Gig-speed broadband network, and backed by 24/7 customer support, Comcast Business is the nation’s largest cable provider to small and mid-size businesses and one of the leading service providers to the Enterprise market. Comcast Business has been consistently recognized by industry analysts and associations as a leader and innovator, and one of the fastest-growing providers of Ethernet services. Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company that connects people to moments that matter. We are principally focused on connectivity, aggregation, and streaming with 57 million customer relationships across the United States and Europe. We deliver broadband, wireless, and video through our Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky brands; create, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, Universal Studio Group, Sky Studios, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, multiple cable networks, Peacock, NBCUniversal News Group, NBC Sports, Sky News, and Sky Sports; and provide memorable experiences at Universal Parks and Resorts in the United States and Asia. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information. Ookla’s SpeedtestTM Market Index report shows that Xfinity delivered the fastest median download speeds to its Internet customers in the United States for the final quarter of 2022. Contact Details Comcast Steve Campion +1 832-920-2001 Steve_Campion@Comcast.com Company Website https://houston.comcast.com/

February 20, 2023 10:08 AM Central Standard Time

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dbx-tv® Total Cal® selected as CES Picks Award Winner

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We are pleased to announce that dbx-tv’s Total Cal automated in-home tuning system has won this year’s CES Picks Awards, presented by TWICE. Total Cal improves the sound of televisions, soundbars, and portable/home speakers by measuring their performance at the customer’s listening position and automatically compensating for problems caused by device placement and room acoustics. “The Total Cal system represents a breakthrough in consumer audio by making it easy for everyone to experience high quality, accurate, and customized sound without the need for audio expertise or complex A/V equipment, “says Les Tyler, the inventor of automatic equalization technology and President of dbx-tv. Timothy Brault, Director of Sales and Marketing for dbx-tv added, “by harnessing the power of cloud computing and the mobile devices consumers already own, Total Cal works with the industry standard SoCs and DSPs manufacturers already design around, enabling them to deliver high-end audio processing in cost-conscious products.” The awards’ editorial team has said that “ CES has seemingly returned to normality this year and with that, competition to be considered the very best has been high. Across the board, we had tough decisions to make when selecting winners this year which further highlights how impressed we were with our final winners. Congratulations to all those who won.” We’re thrilled to have won this award. If you would like to see our winning product then please click here: http://www.dbx-tv.com/totalcal.You can read more about our success on TWICE’s website, in the February edition of TWICE magazine, in their regular newsletter, and on other promotional channels from the brand in the coming weeks. dbx-tv offers Total Cal to TV & speaker OEM/ODM manufacturers as a companion mobile or smart TV application to the company’s Total Sonics audio post-processing. Products utilizing Total Cal are expected to reach consumers in 2023. dbx-tv has over 40 years of experience improving audio in TVs and other small speaker devices. Born from the pro audio legacy of dbx, dbx-tv has earned multiple television audio technology awards and has improved sound in over a billion devices worldwide. Learn more at www.dbx-tv.com. Contact Details dbx-tv Tim Brault +1 530-346-3276 info@dbx-tv.com Company Website https://dbx-tv.com/contact-us/

February 17, 2023 11:50 AM Eastern Standard Time

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QYOU CEO and Co-Founder Curt Marvis to Present Plenary Presentation at The Times of India Global Business Summit

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Contact Details Doug Barker +1 437-992-4814 shareholder@qyoutv.com Company Website https://www.qyoumedia.com

February 17, 2023 09:40 AM Eastern Standard Time

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FIFA Betting Sites: Best Esports Sites, Bonuses & Security & More

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Do you want to bet on FIFA but you don’t know what the best FIFA betting sites are? Then this ranking will come in handy because we’ve analyzed the entire industry to select the top FIFA sportsbooks. The highest odds, best bonuses, amazing coverage of FIFA events, high-quality streaming and live betting, and superb V.I.P reward programs, are just some of the huge benefits that our recommended sites will bring you. If you’re ready to start betting on FIFA, then check our ranking below! List of the Top FIFA Gambling Sites Here you have our list of the top FIFA sportsbooks you can join today - with a brief description on their best benefit: GG.bet: Best Welcome Bonuses for FIFA BC.Game: Most Complete FIFA Betting Site Thunderpick: Best Crypto Sportsbook for FIFA Loot.bet: Best FIFA Sportsbook for Gamers Pinnacle: Best Odds for FIFA Matches Betway: Best FIFA Betting Site in the UK Rivalry: Best Streaming and Live Betting Midnite: Best for Mobile FIFA Betting If you want to learn more about each sportsbook, check out EsportsOnly.com, or we invite you to read our reviews below. 1. GG.bet: Best Welcome Bonuses for FIFA Do you like big bonuses? Then GG.bet will bring you exactly what you’re looking for, thanks to the generous matched bonus of 200%, free bets, and free money rewards. If you want to bring your bankroll a huge boost, then this is the bookie you need to use. GG.bet pays high odds - making it a good rival to BC.Game - and also works great on mobile and is suitable for live betting. All in all, it’s a solid bookie that you need to check out, especially if you love generous welcome bonuses. 2. BC.Game: Most Complete FIFA Betting Site BC.Game is our favorite pick for betting on FIFAe because it pays high odds, brings generous bonuses, covers lots of FIFAe events and is great for live betting and mobile betting. The ideal combo to get started. It also offers matched bonuses up to 1,260x, making it one of the most generous FIFA sportsbooks right now. And since it has high limits for deposits and withdrawals, you can bet big without problems. If you don’t know what betting site to choosDe, especially if you’re new to the scene, then go ahead with BC.Game, because it’s the most complete FIFA betting site in our opinion. 3. Thunderpick: Best Crypto Sportsbook for FIFA Thunderpick is a solid FIFA bookie because it has a nice welcome bonus up to $500, competitive odds, works great on mobile and the interface is clean and easy to use. Although not as good as BC.Game when it comes to live betting, it’s also competent in this area. But the area where Thunderpick stands out from the other options in this ranking is when we talk about cryptocurrencies. If you want to use crypto for betting on FIFA, then this bookie is exactly what you need. It supports BTC, ETH, USDT, BNB, XRP, LTC and several other coins, and it offers fast processing time for deposits and withdrawals - making it the ideal combo for crypto bettors. 4. Loot.bet: Best FIFA Sportsbook for Gamers Do you wish betting on FIFA felt like a video game? Then Loot.bet is the sportsbook you need in your life. This FIFA betting site has been especially designed for gamers, so that using the site and placing your bets feels like you are playing a fun (and potentially profitable) video game. On top of that, Loot.bet pays competitive odds, works well on mobile and is a solid choice for live betting. So if you’re a gamer that wants to start betting on FIFA, Loot.bet will be your perfect match. 5. Pinnacle: Best Odds for FIFA Matches If all you care about are the highest odds for FIFA, then Pinnacle is the solution you need right now. When compared to the rest of the available FIFA betting sites, you can verify that it pays the highest odds for the vast majority of events, tournaments and matches. Although it is not generous when it comes to bonuses, the fact that it pays the highest odds, brings a clean and user-friendly interface, brings solid free streaming + live betting and covers a wide variety of FIFAe events, makes it an ideal choice. 6. Betway: Best FIFA Betting Site in the UK Simply put, if you’re from the UK and you want to use a traditional bookie that covers a fair amount of FIFAe events, then Betway is the way to go. Bonus points if you love free bets, because the bookmaker loves to give these bonuses on a frequent basis. Betway also pays competitive odds for FIFAe events, and is highly recommended for live betting. The unique downside here is that it doesn’t cover as many FIFAe events as BC.Game, Pinnacle, GG.bet or Thunderpick. 7. Rivalry: Best Streaming and Live Betting If your main focus is live betting, then Rivalry is the way to go. It’s been specially designed to bring the best FIFAe streaming and live betting experience, and they’ve successfully accomplished this goal. On top of that, they pay high odds, cover a phenomenal number of FIFAe events and work great on mobile. The only con of Rivalry is that it could offer more bonuses, given that it doesn’t pay odds as high as Pinnacle, but its amazing live betting and streaming capabilities make it an excellent choice. 8. Midnite: Best for Mobile FIFA Betting If you plan to bet on FIFAe using your smartphone or tablet the majority of time, then Midnite is the perfect pick for you. Thanks to its fast and intuitive iOS and Android app, you can easily bet on your favorite FIFAe events with just a couple of clicks. Midnite also covers a big number of FIFAe events and offers plenty of betting markets, and in addition to their high odds, it’s an excellent combo for all the mobile bettors out there. If that sounds like you, then you should give Midnite a try. How to Sign up on FIFA Betting Sites Are you ready to start betting on FIFA to win big time? Then here’s what you have to do to join our recommended sites: Select a FIFA sportsbook from our ranking Go to their site and sign up Use a promotional code to claim your welcome bonus Make a first deposit Now you can start betting on FIFA matches The process is quite easy and you can complete it in just 5-10 minutes - and since our recommended sites cover a wide variety of FIFA tournaments and events, you’ll be able to start betting on FIFA matches right off the bat. How to Bet on FIFA: Betting Markets and Placing a Bet Now let’s see how you can place your first bet on FIFA, and we will also let you know more about the available betting markets/options, so you can get used to them. Betting Markets for FIFA If you have experience betting on soccer and esports or are even familiar with Overwatch betting, then betting on FIFA will be a walk in the park. To help you out - be it that you’re a seasoned bettor or just starting out - then here you have a complete recap on the betting markets available for FIFAe: Match Result Money Line Total Goals Correct Score 1st Half/2nd Half bets Handicaps Both Teams to Score Double Chance Specials (0.5+ penalties, 0.5+ red cards, 0.5+ goals within the first 5 minutes of the match, etc.) As you can see, they are pretty similar to the bets you’d make on traditional soccer games. So just explore all the available betting markets at your disposal and make your own bet. How to Place a Bet on FIFA Now that you have learned about the different betting markets available for FIFA, it’s time to place your first bet: Log in to your selected FIFA betting site Fund your account in case you’ve not done a first deposit yet Select an available FIFA match Choose a betting market (or several in case you want to make an accumulator bet) Enter how much you’re going to bet Click on “Bet” And that’s it - you’ve just made your first bet on FIFA! All you have to do is to wait for the results to see if your prediction was right. About the Most Popular FIFA Tournaments and Events If you are new to the scene, perhaps you don’t know what tournaments, series or events to follow, so here you have the recap and overview you badly needed to start betting on FIFA: eChampions League ePremier League (ePL) eMajor League Soccer (eMLS) FIFAe World Cup FUT Champions Cup FIFAe Club World Cup FIFAe Nations Cup English ePremier League These events are going to bring you plenty of FIFAe matches where to bet on, but worry not, because our recommended bookies also cover other niche/regional tournaments such as: eMLS League 2023 Eligella Content Creator Cup MoAuba Cup eLaLiga SuperCup Etc. What Bonuses Can You Claim at FIFA Sportsbooks? Bonuses can make betting a lot more interesting and enjoyable because they are basically free money that you can use to grow your bankroll. Here you will find more info about the bonuses you can claim. Free Bets Just like you read it, some of our recommended FIFA betting sites will bring you a handsome bonus of free bets, which you can use to bet on your favorite FIFA matches. They can be worth anywhere from $5 to $50+, and hence, you have a clear shot at making a small fortune if you play it right. Matched Bonuses Would you like to multiply your first deposit? Then you need a matched deposit bonus. This way you can grow your bankroll to have more money to bet with, which is great if you want to increase the bet size without risking too much of your capital. No Deposit Bonuses Would you like to test the waters before betting real money on FIFA? Then you need a no deposit bonus, and our recommended sites offer this type of bonuses. They can range from just a couple of dollars to over $10, it depends on the sportsbook. We recommend you to compare the different sites to find the best no-deposit bonus for you. Insurance Bets Would you feel more confident if the sportsbook refunded your money if you lost a bet? This is the exact benefit you can obtain thanks to insurance bets bonuses. Let’s say you claim an insurance bet bonus for up to $500 and you lose $500 on a FIFA bet, then the sportsbook will bring you back the $500 you’ve just lost in the shape of credits that you can use in new bets. Cashback Bonuses If you have ever used a credit/debit card with cashback, then you already know what this bonus is all about. For every bet you make, you will obtain a percentage of the wager back. This bonus is especially good for conservative bettors. How We Analyze and Select the Best FIFA Betting Sites If you want to learn about our selection process, then here you have a description of the different factors we have used to build this listing of the top FIFA sportsbooks. Licensing Before you deposit your money on the first FIFA sportsbook you find, you need to make sure it’s licensed. For example, the majority of our recommended FIFA betting sites are licensed by the Curacao Gaming Control Board, making them regulated and legal sportsbooks. This will guarantee that your information and money will be in safe hands. Reputation Does the sportsbook have too many complaints from other users? This is the question we ask ourselves when analyzing a new FIFA betting site, and that’s why we review its industry reputation by checking gambling forums, communities and rating sites. If the bookmaker is supported and approved by the community, then we proceed to further analyze it. Odds for FIFA Matches Betting on FIFA is as certain as betting on a traditional soccer match, you never know the final outcome. That’s why we’ve only selected sportsbooks that pay the highest odds for FIFA matches, to bring you the highest possible return on every bet you make, to bring you the risk-reward relationship that you need to make your betting strategy profitable. Coverage of FIFA Events Will you have enough FIFA matches to bet on? Another key question we ask ourselves when analyzing a new FIFA sportsbook. That’s why we make sure that it covers tournaments such as eChampions League, ePremier League (ePL, eMajor League Soccer (eMLS), FIFAe World Cup, and FUT Champions Cup - just to name a few. Our recommended sites will bring you access to a wide variety of FIFA tournaments and events, be it mainstream or niche/regional ones. READ MORE: Betting Markets Having a good variety of betting markets will take your experience to the next level because you will have more freedom and flexibility. Our selected sites allow you to bet on money line, futures, outrights, match winner, over/under, parlay bets, accumulator bets, spreads, handicaps, etc. You will have more than enough betting markets at your disposal. Bonuses and Rewards Generous bonuses and rewards will make your experience a lot more enjoyable. Be it free bets, matched esports bonuses, insurance bets, cashback - you name it. Our recommended sites will reward you greatly, so that you can have more cash to bet on your favorite FIFA events and matches. Mobile Experience Would you like to bet from your smartphone or table with ease? That’s why we’ve only picked FIFA betting sites that are mobile-friendly with fast, reliable and intuitive apps/mobile websites that allow you to bet on your favorite matches in just a couple of clicks. Streaming and Live Betting Watching the FIFA games live is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the esport and spot golden betting opportunities. Due to this reason, we’ve also factored in the quality of the streaming and live betting experience when building this ranking, to only select FIFA betting sites that are highly capable in these areas. Customer Support Even if you’re already familiar with esports bookmakers, sooner or later you will need the site to assist you with an issue or answer an important question, and that’s when good customer support service becomes vital. Our recommended sites will answer your questions and solve your problems as soon as possible via live chat, phone, Discord, Telegram, forums, or email. Best FIFA Betting Tips If you want to learn how to bet on FIFA like the pros, then this section will bring you the exact tips you need to follow. Learn Bankroll Management Managing your bankroll with responsibility is the cornerstone of any effective FIFA betting strategy, because it will let you know how much to bet based on the risk, when to cash out your winnings and when to stop losses. Before you make a bet on FIFA, sit down to answer the following questions: How much money can I use for betting on FIFA without affecting my lifestyle? What are my weekly and monthly profit goals? How much can I afford to lose before calling it a day? How many hours a day will I spend betting on FIFA? Based on these answers, you can start building your bankroll management strategy. Here’s what we recommend: Bankroll Size: Money you can afford to lose Bet Size: 0.5% for risky bets and 1.00% for “safer” bets Profit Goal: 5-10% monthly Loss Limit: -1% to -5% of your bankroll The time you will spend betting on FIFA will depend on your free time, but don’t let it consume your day. Just spend a couple of hours placing your pre-match bets, do some in-game betting and that’s it. Immerse Yourself in FIFA If you want to master the art of betting on FIFA, then you need to immerse yourself in the esport. Start by watching the most important tournaments and events such as the eChampions League, ePremier League (ePL) and eMajor League Soccer (eMLS). Learn about the rules of the esport, the different scenarios and get to know the teams, be it the most popular ones or niche teams from lesser-known tournaments. Make Your Own Research It’s always important to make your own research before placing a bet. You can get recommendations from tipsters, but it’s always better to analyze an event on your own, so that you can create your own predictions for the match. Once you’ve immersed yourself in the world of FIFA Esport, doing your own research will become a lot easier, because you will already know what factors to consider and how to recognize a golden betting opportunity. Use Bonuses Smartly Free bets, matched bonuses, insurance bets, etc. They all are here to help you make more money, as long as you’re smart about using them. Since our recommended sites only offer fair and transparent bonuses, you don’t have to worry about reading thousands of words of Terms and Conditions. All you have to do is to identify the best use for each bonus. For example, if you have a risky play that you’re sure will become true, then using a free bet would be the smart move. On the other hand, matched bonuses should only be used to increase your bankroll, and hence, the bet size. Read More About Esports Betting https://newsdirect.com/news/best-csgo-gambling-sites-2023-find-the-top-games-and-bonuses 226805464 https://newsdirect.com/news/csgoroll-promo-code-2023-use-code-cr100-and-get-3-free-cases-5-bonus-985705215 https://newsdirect.com/news/research-call-of-duty-betting-sites-best-esports-sites-bonuses-and-reviews-932716144 F.A.Q If you want to know more about our top FIFA Sportsbooks, then here you will find the answers to the most frequently asked questions. Is it legal to bet on FIFA? Yes, our recommended FIFA sportsbooks are legal because they’re regulated and licensed. Nonetheless, this might vary depending on your location, which might have specific laws and regulations that consider online betting as illegal. What is the most profitable FIFA esports betting strategy? The most profitable strategy for FIFA is to study the competitors, control your bankroll and look for opportunities for in-game betting. If you can stick to your bankroll management rules, you can make it grow in the long term. Can you bet on FIFA for free? Yes, thanks to the free bets and no deposit bonuses that some of our recommended FIFA sportsbooks offer you. Only use the right promo code, activate it and you will be able to use the free money bonus to bet on your favorite FIFA matches. Can you bet on FIFA on mobile? Yes, our recommended FIFA betting sites, especially Midnite, can adapt to any mobile device be it a smartphone or tablet, so that you can bet on your favorite matches anywhere and at any time. Contact Details Gabriel Hall gabriel@acroud.media

February 16, 2023 11:30 PM Eastern Standard Time

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FansUnite Entertainment agrees to partnership with Stram Entertainment to sell BetPrep

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FansUnite Entertainment CEO Scott Burton joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share news of a partnership that will result in Stram Entertainment Limited, doing business as BestOdds, acquiring one of the company’s affiliate brands, BetPrep. Burton told Proactive the deal will allow the company to reduce its operating expenses immediately and unlock new revenue synergies. Stram will pay FansUnite a 30% revenue share for 36 months. Contact Details Proactive Investors Canada +1 604-688-8158 na-editorial@proactiveinvestors.com

February 16, 2023 11:42 AM Eastern Standard Time

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ASSOCIATION OF NATIONAL ADVERTISERS PRESENTS THE 2023 DRIVING INFLUENCE AWARD TO QYOU MEDIA FOR ITS ‘OKAY HYUNDAI’ TIKTOK CAMPAIGN

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Contact Details QYOU Media Doug Barker +1 437-992-4814 shareholder@qyoutv.com Company Website https://www.qyoumedia.com

February 16, 2023 08:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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World Chase Tag® to broadcast Pan American Championship from Arnold Sports Festival on ESPN Networks

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Arnold Sports Festival and World Chase Tag® announced today that they will bring the WCT6 Pan American Championship for the Americas to Columbus, Ohio during the 2023 Arnold Sports Festival. The WCT6 Pan American event will be held March 3-5, 2023, inside the Arnold Expo and provide athletes from all over the western hemisphere the opportunity to battle for the right to compete in World Chase Tag® World Championship later this year. “For more than 35 years, the Arnold Sports Festival has been on a mission to give platforms to any sport that will inspire our attendees to find their love of fitness. By not limiting ourselves to the biggest, most popular sports, we give a spotlight to fantastic athletes of all kinds, and show our fans that there are many paths to fitness,” said Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, founder of the Arnold Sports Festival. “I'm thrilled that this year we will host World Chase Tag ® for the first time. It is a unique challenge of strength and fitness and I am sure it is going to blow our fans away." World Chase Tag®, the first and only global competitive tag organization, brings together athletes from the world of Parkour and Ninja Warrior disciplines as well as Hollywood stunt men and women. Events are broadcast on ESPN in the United States, BBC in the United Kingdom, as well as other Networks worldwide including France, Germany and the Middle East. WCT has garnered worldwide attention with more than 1 billion organic online views, including 400 million in the last 12 months on World Chase Tag® owned and operated platforms. The sport's slogan is “Keep Chasing and Don't Get Caught.” World Chase Tag® Americas competition will be filmed at the Arnold and rebroadcast on ESPN in April and around the world later this year. “We are very excited to bring Chase Tag to Arnold Sports Festival,” said Christian Devaux, Founder and CEO of World Chase Tag®. “Elite parkour athletes will compete and play to the edge of their physical, mental, and emotional capabilities. It’s going to be an electrifying weekend of high-energy competition for Arnold Sports Festival attendees and all passionate Chase Tag fans.” To learn more about World Chase Tag®, please visit www.worldchasetag.com and www.arnoldsports.com. For inquiries about the Arnold Sports Festival and the Chase Tag® Americas event in Columbus, Ohio, please contact info@arnoldsports.com. ABOUT WORLD CHASE TAG® World Chase Tag® (WCT) combines the dynamic athleticism of Parkour with the age-old game of Tag. Invented by brothers Christian and Damien Devaux in the U.K., the competition began in 2016 and has quickly built a cult following around the world, securing millions of online views. World Chase Tag® is the ultimate test of 1-on-1 pursuit, fought out on an unforgiving arena of steel & wood, between athletes displaying extraordinary speed & agility as they juke, leap & lunge to make a point-saving tag. 20 teams from all across the country (featuring world class parkour athletes, Hollywood stuntmen, Ninja Warrior finalists and an Olympic Track & Field silver medalist) compete across 5 rounds of knockout matches culminating in an extraordinary battle to take home the Second Annual World Chase Tag® USA Championship trophy. WCT has amassed a global following including 80 WCT related videos with more than 1 million views and 50 million organic views in the last 12 months across World Chase Tag®’s social media platforms. Contact Details Arnold Sports info@arnoldsports.com Company Website https://www.worldchasetag.com/

February 15, 2023 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time

OPPO Globally Launched Its New Find N2 Flip, Official Smartphone of the UEFA Champions League

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SHENZHEN, CHINA - Media OutReach - 15 February 2023 - Global smart technology company OPPO, Official Global Partner of the UEFA Champions League, today unveiled its latest flagship foldable smartphone - Find N2 Flip, Official Smartphone of the UEFA Champions League. “We are glad to launch our new Find N2 Flip to the global markets” said William Liu, President of Global Marketing at OPPO. “With its large smart cover screen, industry-leading Flexion Hinge, long-lasting battery life, and outstanding camera performance, OPPO Find N2 Flip, Official Smartphone of the UEFA Champions League, is the perfect device for fans to both capture and experience true-to-life content from their favorite football games.” As part of the partnership, the Find N2 Flip will be used by official UEFA Champions League photographers to capture the action of the game at close range along the sidelines，framing the inspiring and exciting moments. The best photos will then be shared in an OPPO Gallery on the UEFA Champions League website and the OPPO UEFA Champions League landing page. Equipped with the industry’s most advanced Flexion Hinge, Find N2 Flip supports multi-angle FlexForm mode, allowing the screen to be set at any angle between 45-110 degrees. This completely new form factor opens new creative possibilities when it comes to photography and video, as well as providing added convenience for viewing content. In addition, the Find N2 Flip will also be displayed at OPPO’s booth at the UEFA Champions League Final in Istanbul, Turkey to showcase itself as the champion flip phone to more fans. The foldable phone features the largest and only vertically oriented cover screen of any flip phone on the market. The cover screen’s 17:9 vertical aspect ratio is almost identical in form to the phone’s main screen, making it completely intuitive to use. Without flipping the phone open, the cover screen can be used to respond to messages, browse apps, or answer calls. OPPO Find N2 Flip also offers the largest battery capacity and fastest charging of any vertically foldable device on the market, making it the go-to option for both newcomers and existing flip phone users. To celebrate the launch of Find N2 Flip, OPPO will also offer some surprise for users. Customers who buy the phone will have the chance to get an exclusive OPPO and UEFA Champions League gift and enter a raffle to win tickets to the 2022-23 UEFA Champions League Final. As the first Chinese brand to partner with the UEFA Champions League, OPPO will work closely with UEFA to bring more passion and inspiration to sports through its world-leading devices and technologies while helping fans witness, capture, and share the magic of the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons. To learn more about OPPO Find N2 Flip, click here. Detailed information about the sales gift, please refer to local OPPO Store. About OPPO OPPO is a leading global smart device brand. Since the launch of its first mobile phone - “Smiley Face” - in 2008, OPPO has been in relentless pursuit of the perfect synergy of aesthetic satisfaction and innovative technology. Today, OPPO provides a wide range of smart devices spearheaded by the Find and Reno series. Beyond devices, OPPO also provides its users with ColorOS operating system and internet services such as OPPO Cloud and OPPO+. OPPO has footprints in more than 60 countries and regions, with more than 40,000 employees dedicated to creating a better life for customers around the world. Contact Details OPPO Media Contact press@oppo.com

February 15, 2023 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time

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The SPIKES® Index Might Be A More Stable, Accurate Measure Of Volatility Than VIX®

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By Rachael Green, Benzinga SPIKES Volatility Index is a measure of the 30-day expected volatility for the S&P500 ETF (SPY) and may be gaining in popularity as the new way to look at volatility, especially among traders. Volatility trading has become a popular means of hedging portfolios or turning market assumptions into tradable opportunities, and subtle differences in the methodologies used to calculate SPIKES and VIX could make the former a more suitable index for those kinds of short-term trades. Here’s a quick look at how the two volatility measures differ and why that matters. How VIX Methodology Works and Why Traders May Want an Alternative VIX generates a quantified measure of future volatility by tracking options contracts, which grant the holder the right to buy or sell an underlying asset at a future date for a guaranteed price. An investor might buy a put option to sell a stock at $20 per share in 30 days if they believed the stock price might dip below $20 in that time period, for example. Alternatively, they might buy a call option to buy a stock at $20 per share in 30 days if they believed the stock’s price would rise above that price. That function of either hedging losses or realizing gains the investor assumes will happen in the future is precisely why the options market is such a useful way to gauge near-term volatility and why VIX is sometimes called the “fear gauge.” As useful as it is, VIX methodology for calculating its value comes with some limitations. Namely, it only tracks options traded on the CBOE Options Exchange and only the less liquid SPX options on that exchange. That limited dataset gives a peek into the S&P 500 options market but not the full picture. SPX options are European-style options based on the S&P 500 index itself. That means the option contracts are larger (and more expensive), can’t be exercised before their expiration date, and trading stops the day before they expire. Those features make them less liquid and prone to wider spreads. One drawback to that lack of liquidity and larger spread is that it can impact the midpoint formula the VIX uses to calculate options prices. The formula sets the price of options as the midpoint in their bid-ask spread. This more or less creates a theoretical “average” contract price rather than the actual price the contracts are trading at. Finally, the VIX updates every 15 seconds, which isn’t a problem for long-term investors using it to check in on market sentiment and volatility. For short-term trading, however, those 15 seconds can be the crucial difference between a trade generating yield or losing money. What the SPIKES Index Does Differently The SPIKES Volatility Index (SPIKE) was designed specifically to address some of the limitations of VIX. While both are a measure of 30-day expected volatility of the S&P 500, one of the most notable differences is SPIKES use of SPY options rather than SPX options. SPY options are the most actively traded exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the world, with strong liquidity and potentially smaller spreads. By tracking SPY options, the SPIKES Volatility Index seeks to minimize the impact of spread on price movements and provide a more precise measure of volatility. Another means of increasing that precision is the use of options data from all 16 U.S. options exchanges instead, whereas SPX options are only traded on one exchange. Finally, SPIKES utilizes a proprietary price-dragging technique for capturing live options prices as an alternative to the midpoint pricing used for VIX. Rather than approximating an average price, SPIKES uses pricing data from actual trades. And instead of updating the index price every 15 seconds, it updates every 100 milliseconds for pinpoint accuracy, making it a viable tool for short-term traders. Differences In Methodology Became Clear In The Aftermath Of Interest Rate Hikes On Sept. 21, 2022, stock prices slumped after the Federal Reserve raised interest rates another 0.25% and provided a clear example of how SPIKES methodology results in a more stable index during moments of low liquidity or high volatility. While SPIKES and VIX move in tandem with each other most of the time, VIX diverged nearly 10% from SPIKES in the five-minute window following the Fed’s rate hike press release. During that window, SPIKES vacillated in the high 27s but VIX spiked above 30 and didn’t move until 2:06 p.m. when it tipped back down to realign with SPIKES. While you can’t trade the Index directly, there are options, futures, and ETFs available on SPIKES. This article was originally published on Benzinga here. 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February 15, 2023 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time