QINGDAO, China, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Hisense, a leading brand in global consumer electronics and home appliances, is bringing its vision of “Innovating a Brighter Life” into the heart of the home with the new PureSmart Duo Series — a refrigerator series designed as the intelligent center of the kitchen and now being rolled out across global markets.

Building on the AI Companion Suite introduced at IFA 2026, Hisense is extending its vision of AI beyond appliances to create connected experiences across the home. Through the ConnectLife platform, the PureSmart Duo Series brings people, appliances and experiences together, making AI a more natural part of everyday life.

This vision comes to life through Hisense’s Social Kitchen — where technology helps the kitchen become a hub for connection. Rather than merely supporting food preparation, AI Companion Suite brings cooking, entertainment and communication together, creating opportunities for families and friends to spend time in the space.

One four-door refrigerator in the PureSmart Duo Series combines 611 liters of storage with a 21-inch smart screen, along with features designed to support everyday cooking, entertaining and connection in the kitchen. Its integrated ice and water system offers crescent ice, crushed ice and UV-purified water with a 99.9% sterilization rate, making it easy to serve drinks for any occasion. Entertainment lives here too: stream shows through the VIDDA platform, watch live TV or play music on the 21-inch screen while you cook, dine or unwind — so the decisive goal or the season finale is never missed mid-recipe.

On weekends, families can pick a recipe together while connected appliances simplify preparation. During gatherings, the refrigerator becomes a social hub —guests can use Beverage Master feature on the smart screen to choose their favorite drinks and follow step-by-step instructions to create them together, while hosts spend less time managing the kitchen and more time enjoying the people around them.

For Hisense, AI Companion Suite is about more than intelligent appliances. It is about creating warmer connections through technology — making the kitchen a place where people naturally come together.

About Hisense

Hisense, founded in 1969, is a globally recognized leader in home appliances and consumer electronics with operations in over 180 countries, specializing in delivering high-quality multimedia products, home appliances, and intelligent IT solutions. According to Omdia, Hisense ranks No. 1 globally in the 100-inch and over TV segment (2023-2026H1). As The Origin of RGB MiniLED, Hisense continues to lead the next-generation RGB MiniLED innovation. As the official sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026TM, Hisense is committed to global sports partnerships as a way to connect with audiences worldwide.

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NEW YORK, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Online English courses have become an increasingly flexible option for learners who need to develop English skills around work, travel, education, or other commitments. Yet flexibility can create a challenge of its own. Self-paced lessons can provide useful vocabulary and grammar practice, but learners may have fewer opportunities to use English in a live conversation.

EF English Live addresses that gap through a combination of live teacher-led private and group classes and interactive self-study exercises. The platform provides General English and Business English courses, with learning levels aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Online English Courses

EF English Live – the first and largest online English school from EF Education First, offering live teacher-led private and group classes, Business English training, and flexible self-study for adult learners.

Expert Consumers has recognized EF English Live for its approach to online English courses, with live classes led by certified EF Teachers, structured learning levels, and practical speaking opportunities designed around everyday and professional communication.

Live Classes Put Speaking Practice Into the Learning Process

A major consideration when evaluating online English courses is how much opportunity a learner has to speak. EF English Live incorporates live classes into its learning method, with certified EF Teachers leading both private and group classes.

Classes are available around the clock, with learners able to participate from a computer or mobile device with an internet connection. Group classes are designed to provide live conversation practice, while private classes can be tailored to individual learning needs and professional interests.

The live format is relevant for learners preparing for situations where English needs to be used spontaneously. Workplace conversations, presentations, meetings, interviews, and everyday interactions can require more than recognition of vocabulary on a screen.

EF English Live’s method incorporates real-world scenarios and role-playing activities. The company’s platform also includes interactive exercises covering areas such as grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

A Structured Curriculum Covers A1 Through C2

Structure can be another important consideration for anyone researching online English courses. Without a defined progression, it can be difficult to determine which material should come next or whether a particular lesson matches an existing level of proficiency.

EF English Live organizes its General English curriculum across 16 levels. The levels correspond to the six CEFR categories, ranging from A1 for beginners through C2 for fully proficient learners. Before starting, learners can take an English assessment that helps identify an appropriate level.

The company’s course curriculum contains 128 units and more than 2,000 hours of self-study exercises. Each level contains six units, with EF English Live estimating that a level may require approximately 18 to 24 hours of study based on its stated minimum time of three to four hours per unit. Actual completion time varies according to learning pace and study habits.

Learners get an internationally recognized certificate for every level they complete. The certificates correspond with the completed level and can be accessed through the learner’s account.

This structure gives learners a defined framework while leaving room for different schedules and learning needs.

Business English Focuses on Workplace Communication

For professionals, English learning often involves specific communication tasks rather than general conversation alone. Writing an effective email, participating in a meeting, giving a presentation, conducting an interview, or providing feedback can require vocabulary and communication techniques that differ from casual conversation.

EF English Live offers a Business English course designed around professional situations. The course includes general English content alongside business-specific and industry-specific material. According to the company, the Business English program includes 96 General English units, 28 business-specific units, and 17 industry-specific units.

Private classes can be focused on career-related topics, while live group classes provide opportunities to practice speaking and listening with other learners. The Business English curriculum covers situations such as networking, interviews, presentations, meetings, project management, and workplace communication.

The focus on practical situations may be particularly relevant for professionals who already understand English but want more confidence using the language at work. A strong vocabulary alone does not necessarily prepare a speaker for explaining an idea during a meeting or responding to a question during a presentation.

Self-Study and Teacher Feedback Work Together

Live instruction is only one part of the EF English Live method. The platform also provides interactive self-study exercises that learners can access 24/7.

EF English Live states that its EF Teachers are all native or bilingual, with more than 3,000 teachers available to choose from.

Teachers provide a form of feedback that automated exercises alone cannot fully replicate. During a live class, learners can practice responding to questions, explaining ideas, and participating in conversations. Private sessions can also be directed toward specific topics or professional requirements.

The platform incorporates speech recognition technology into its learning experience as well. EF English Live says its Advanced Speech Recognition software provides pronunciation feedback following units.

The result is a learning setup that combines independent practice with opportunities for direct interaction.

What to Consider When Choosing Online English Courses

The range of online English courses available in 2026 means that learners have several factors to consider before choosing a program. Course structure, teacher access, speaking practice, scheduling, level coverage, and subject-specific material can all affect how well a program fits a particular learning goal.

EF English Live provides courses from A1 through C2, along with General English, Business English, and preparation programs for the TOEFL and TOEIC exams. The platform is available online, with group classes, private instruction, and self-study exercises forming parts of the overall learning experience.

The approach does not remove the time and practice required to develop language skills. Progress depends on factors such as starting proficiency, study frequency, and individual learning habits. EF English Live’s own guidance notes that there is no fixed amount of time required to complete a course.

For learners evaluating online English courses, the platform’s combination of live instruction and structured self-study provides one approach to balancing flexibility with accountability. The emphasis on live communication also keeps speaking practice at the center of the learning experience.

Expert Consumers’ recognition highlights EF English Live’s use of real, certified teachers and live classes as notable elements of its online English learning model. For professionals and other learners who need to use English beyond written exercises, access to structured exercises and real-time conversations can provide a practical framework for developing language skills over time.

The full article can be found at the Expert Consumers site.

About EF English Live

EF English Live is the first and largest online English school. Part of EF Education First, it’s designed to help people learn English for work, travel, and personal life, with real, certified teachers, online classes available 24/7, AI roleplays, and self-study exercises. With a teaching method based on 30 years of EF’s original research with Apple and Cambridge University, EF English Live is used by over 1 million learners worldwide. Courses prepare learners for workplace communication, job interviews, international career opportunities, and professional development. Rather than promoting quick fluency, EF English Live emphasizes consistent practice, speaking from day one, and building long-term confidence.

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LISBON, Portugal, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Wondershare Filmora, a flagship video creativity software developed by Wondershare, has officially launched its new version, Filmora 16. Built around the new “Edit as an Expert with Filmora & AI” positioning, Filmora 16 brings a broad range of AI-powered and professional capabilities designed to reduce tedious editing work, give creators greater control, and make professional creativity more accessible.

With this major version, Wondershare Filmora extends its capabilities across the entire video creation workflow, from understanding source material and taking control of the edit to shaping creative expression and delivering finished content. Highlights include AI Media Analysis for smarter footage understanding, Camera Tracking and Color Mask for more precise editing, and 360° Video Reframing for greater creative flexibility. Alongside a wider range of new and upgraded capabilities, Filmora V16 is designed for aspiring and emerging video creators, including YouTube creators and small marketing teams, helping them create more ambitious content with less complexity.

Understand Every Source

Video creation starts with understanding what you have to work with. Footage can come from different devices and formats, and creators need to quickly identify what each asset contains before deciding what belongs in the final edit. Filmora 16 makes this first stage easier by bringing source material into one editing workflow while helping creators analyze, organize, and find the content they need.

Key capabilities:

AI Media Analysis & Smart Media Bin — AI Media Analysis helps creators understand video and image assets by identifying key visual content and generating searchable tags, descriptions, and editing suggestions. The analyzed assets can then be organized in Smart Media Bin, making it easier to browse, filter, and locate useful footage across larger media libraries.Multi-source Recording — Records screen, camera, microphone, and system audio as separate sources that can move directly into the editing timeline.Game Recording — Provides a dedicated recording mode for supported game windows, with the captured footage ready for editing in Filmora.

Take Professional Control

Once the source material is understood, creators need precise control over how it appears and behaves in the frame. Professional editing often involves following moving subjects, isolating specific areas, managing layers, or adjusting color. Filmora 16 brings these controls into a more accessible editing workflow, making complex visual adjustments easier to manage without adding unnecessary complexity.

Key capabilities:

Camera Tracking —Tracks a head, body, or custom area and enables camera-following effects without relying on complex manual keyframing.Color Mask —Applies color adjustments to selected areas of a frame, giving creators more precise control over local color treatment.Track Matte — Uses one layer to control the visible area of another, enabling more flexible compositing effects.Auto Color — Automatically improves common color and exposure issues.

Shape Your Creative Vision

With the footage organized and the edit under control, creators can shape how their content looks, moves, and communicates. Filmora 16 expands the creative possibilities across visual movement, text, captions, and immersive footage, giving creators more ways to develop a distinct visual style and bring their ideas to the screen.

Key capabilities:

Video Animation — Provides In, Out, and Combo animations with more control over movement within a clip, supporting more flexible visual rhythm and transitions.360° Video Reframing — Lets creators reframe 360° footage, adjust viewing angles, and use keyframes and camera-movement presets to create dynamic shots.Automatic Correction — Identifies common transcription errors and provides correction suggestions, while allowing repeated errors to be corrected together and terms to be added to a personal dictionary.Subtitle Track — Separates subtitle content into dedicated tracks for more structured editing, styling, export, and multilingual management.Dynamic Caption — Applies visual caption styles and templates to help spoken content become part of the video’s visual rhythm.Keyframe Motion Blur — Helps animated elements move more naturally by adding blur to keyframed motion.

Deliver With Less Friction

The final stage of video creation often involves more than exporting a single finished file. Projects may need to move between editing tools, versions may need to be prepared for different uses, and content may need to move across devices. Filmora 16 streamlines these final steps, making it easier to export, transfer, and continue working wherever the content needs to go.

Key capabilities:

XML Import/Export — Brings compatible timeline structures into Filmora and exports projects for basic cross-software editing workflows.Batch Export — Processes multiple export tasks together, reducing repetitive manual work when several versions are needed.

For teams working on more structured commercial and branded video projects, Wondershare also offers Filmora.TV, a browser-based AI creative studio that brings visual planning, AI content generation, editing, and team collaboration together in one workspace. The platform is designed for agencies, brand teams, and commercial creators who need a connected workflow from initial concept to production-ready video. More information is available at Filmora.TV.

“AI is changing what is possible in video creation,” said Christy Wu, Vice President at Wondershare. “Filmora 16 reflects our continued investment in making professional creative capabilities more intuitive and accessible, giving creators more room to focus on their ideas and their craft. We believe technology should expand the possibilities of creativity, and we are committed to building products that help more people create, communicate, and bring their ideas into the world.”

Wondershare Filmora 16 is now available for creators looking to bring more professional control and creative flexibility into their video workflows. To learn more and experience the latest version, visit Wondershare Filmora.

About Filmora

Launched in 2015, Wondershare Filmora is designed with its user in mind, featuring smoother performance and an intuitive user interface, and has attracted a cumulative global user base of nearly 400 million across 150+ countries and regions. With advanced features boosting content generation and editing, over 2.9+ million creative assets, commercially available music, dynamic captions, video animations, and pre-set templates, Filmora stands out as a leader in video editing software. Consistently introducing innovative tools, it enhances video creation and makes the process more efficient and accessible for all skill levels.

About Wondershare:

Wondershare is a globally recognized software company founded in 2003, known for its innovative solutions in creativity and productivity. Driven by the mission “Creativity Simplified”, Wondershare offers a range of tools, including Filmora, Virbo and SelfyzAI for video editing; PDFelement for document management; and EdrawMax, EdrawMind for diagramming. With over 2 billion cumulative active users across all products and a presence in over 200 countries and regions, Wondershare empowers the next generation of creators with intuitive software and trendy creative resources, continually expanding the possibilities of creativity worldwide.

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