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TCL Unveils Next-Gen NXTPAPER 4.0 Display Technology at CES 2025

Published

2 years ago

January 6, 2025

Adds Advanced TCL NXTPAPER Tablet and Smartphone
to Award-Winning Portfolio

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TCL, a pioneer in display across feature-rich smartphones, tablets, and connected devices, is elevating digital experiences to unprecedented levels at CES this year. Building on its comprehensive product ecosystem, TCL unveils the new NXTPAPER 4.0 display technology, the TCL NXTPAPER 11 Plus tablet, and the TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G smartphone, marking significant advancements in enhancing visual clarity and comfort. TCL continues to ‘Inspire Greatness’ in daily life with the launch of its latest smart connectivity products, along with a strategic partnership with Microsoft to leverage advanced AI in TCL devices, reinforcing the commitment to providing users with innovative and accessible digital solutions.

The Future of Display Technology with TCL NXTPAPER 4.0

Driven by a mission to make technology more human, TCL’s pioneering NXTPAPER technology addresses everyday visual comfort challenges as screen usage continues to increase globally. With an unwavering dedication and a strong sense of purpose, TCL has been on a remarkable journey to transform the way we interact with technology.

TCL NXTPAPER 4.0 marks a significant advancement in display technology, focusing on user comfort and enhanced visual clarity. This latest release incorporates the sophisticated nano-matrix lithography technology, which improves display clarity and sharpness. Boasting a ΔE<1 true color display accuracy and 100% sRGB color gamut coverage, it ensures precise color reproduction for both general users and creative professionals, providing a more vivid and realistic experience. Thanks to advanced blue light purification and Circularly Polarized Light (CPL) technologies, the display expertly mimics natural light conditions, making the visual experience both appealing and easier on the eyes, whether for work or leisure.

TCL NXTPAPER 4.0 introduces the AI-driven Smart Eye Comfort Mode and Personalized Eye Comfort Mode. These innovative features offer an intelligent and personalized visual experience, which is capable of adjusting based on diverse usage scenarios and user preferences to optimize eye comfort, ensuring a more comfortable visual experience in daily use. By intelligently tailoring the screen’s brightness, contrast, and color temperature, it ensures optimal comfort tailored to your current activity without compromising visual quality.

Supported by leading global certification bodies such as TÜV, SGS and Eyesafe, TCL NXTPAPER 4.0 leads in offering safe, sustainable, and user-friendly display technology. It changes how we engage with digital content, providing high-quality visuals with a focus on health-centered technology.

Elevating Everyday with TCL NXTPAPER 11 Plus

Building upon the foundation set by NXTPAPER 4.0, the TCL NXTPAPER 11 Plus tablet not only upholds but advances the standards of eye comfort and display technology in personal devices. It seamlessly integrates the core advancements of NXTPAPER 4.0, bringing them to life in a format that balances performance, eye comfort, and personalization. The TCL NXTPAPER 11 Plus is designed to adapt to the diverse visual demands of modern users – from professionals needing a reliable tool for long work sessions to avid readers and multimedia enthusiasts seeking a gentler viewing experience. This tablet redefines personal viewing experience by offering a display that significantly reduces eye strain without sacrificing color accuracy or visual clarity.

Moreover, the TCL NXTPAPER 11 Plus is more than just a technological marvel; it represents TCL’s vision of a future where technology and user-centric design converge to create more human-friendly electronic environments. Its new features, including the AI-enabled Smart Eye Comfort Mode, Personalized Eye Comfort Mode, and the upgraded NXTPAPER Key, adjust to individual preferences and usage scenarios ensuring optimal comfort and efficiency. It is poised to set new benchmarks for what tablets can achieve, offering unmatched versatility and intelligence in a sleek, user-focused package. With the new TCL NXTPAPER 11 Plus tablet, experience the pinnacle of personalized, comfortable, and smart technology designed for today’s dynamic digital landscapes.

Viewing Comfort for All with TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G

Another major addition to TCL’s innovative product lineup at CES is the TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G, a smartphone that blends advanced display capabilities with user-focused design to set new benchmarks in digital health and comfort. The innovative NXTPAPER Key, which was first introduced at IFA 2024 on the TCL 50 PRO NXTPAPER 5G, has now come to North America. The TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G, exclusive to the North American market, is adept at reducing blue light and glare to protect eyes during extended use. With the newly integrated NXTPAPER Key, users can switch to Max Ink Mode, which mimics an e-ink display that is perfect for reading. This mode delivers a paper-like viewing experience and can support up to a week of reading while silencing notifications to reduce distractions. The device also features a 6.8-inch FHD+ screen with a dynamic 120Hz refresh rate, providing fluid and immersive visuals for both reading and viewing.

The TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G is designed to enhance user comfort with its Eye Care Assistant, which suggests breaks and adjusts the display for optimal viewing. Its Night Light Mode and Night-Friendly Screen adapt to varying light conditions, ensuring a comfortable viewing experience regardless of the environment. It comes with 256GB of internal storage and 8GB of RAM, which can be expanded by an additional 8GB, catering efficiently to all user requirements. For photography enthusiasts, the TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G features a high-quality triple camera system with a 50MP main camera and a 32MP front-facing camera, ideal for capturing sharp photos and selfies. Enhanced with AI-powered features, the smartphone optimizes task management and efficiency, adapting seamlessly to user needs for a smoother and more responsive experience.

In addition to the TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G, TCL introduces the TCL K32 smartphone, which offers a cost-effective way for more consumers to experience the benefits of 5G connectivity. With its ultra-fast speeds and seamless, stable performance, the TCL K32 ensures that advanced connectivity features are more accessible, bringing high-speed mobile technology to a broader audience without compromising quality.

A Holistic Ecosystem of Smart Solutions

With a commitment to providing users with holistic smart solutions, TCL has broadened its portable entertainment range with the previously launched TCL Projector A1. Designed for mobility, the compact and versatile TCL Projector A1 is perfect for both indoor and outdoor use, emphasizing easy transport and flexible viewing scenarios. Further enhancing its projector lineup, TCL has also unveiled the TCL PLAYCUBE, an innovative projector that sets a new standard for portable entertainment. The TCL PLAYCUBE presents the unique Magic Cube Design, a modular concept integrating aesthetics and functionality. It enhances portability and enables adjustable viewing angles. Whether at home or outdoors, it serves as a stylish item, fulfilling diverse entertainment needs and imparting modern elegance. Additionally, the built-in battery not only underscores its versatility for both indoor and outdoor use but also ensures that entertainment can be enjoyed anywhere, seamlessly integrating advanced entertainment into daily life and making it accessible and mobile.

In enhancing mobile connectivity, TCL is also proud to showcase its latest broadband solutions, which include the TCL LINKPORT IK511 5G RedCap USB Dongle and the TCL LINKHUB HH516 5G AI CPE. Currently the only commercially available 5G RedCap device in North America, the TCL LINKPORT IK511 delivers speeds up to 220Mbps and seamlessly integrates with existing 5G networks, meeting the market demand for high-performance, cost-effective 5G connectivity and accelerating the widespread adoption of 5G applications. At just 28.7g, this compact dongle is the smallest and lightest of its kind. Offering plug-and-play simplicity, broad operating system compatibility, and versatile management options, the device provides effortless convenience across both consumer and industrial (Machine to Machine) scenarios.

In addition, the TCL LINKHUB HH516 5G AI CPE router combines top hardware and AI technology, offering up to 7.01Gbps 5G downlink and 7.2Gbps dual-band Wi-Fi 7 speeds while supporting 512 connections. It features high-gain antennas and NR 4CC technology for wider coverage and faster speeds. The end-to-end AI QoS improves high-priority applications throughput by over 20% and reduces latency by over 10%. Additionally, the innovative AI ECO mode automatically adjusts power settings based on usage, reducing power consumption by over 10% compared to normal ECO mode. These improvements collectively enable consumers to experience exceptionally high network speeds and superior efficiency.

TCL’s showcase at CES 2025 highlights its unwavering commitment to innovation, presenting cutting-edge advancements across multiple product categories. By setting new industry standards, TCL is delivering smarter, and more user-friendly products that enhance the user experience and meet the evolving needs of consumers.

Pricing and Availability

TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G: from $199, available in Canada from May 2025. US version to follow later this year.TCL K32: Under $100, available in US from September 2025TCL Projector A1: MSRP $499, available in USTCL LINKPORT IK511: $96, available in US at T-Mobile storesTCL LINKHUB 5G HH516: Available in H1 2025 globally

Prices may vary by country and channel.

To learn more about the TCL products announced at CES 2025, please visit: https://www.tcl.com/global/en/ces

About TCL Mobile

TCL Mobile specializes in the research, development and manufacturing of smartphones, tablets and connected devices. On a mission to deliver 5G for all, TCL Mobile helps its customers ‘Inspire Greatness’ in their lives through industry leading technology and solutions.

For more information on TCL mobile devices, please visit: https://www.tcl.com/global/en/mobile

About TCL

TCL Electronics specializes in the research, development and manufacturing of consumer electronics including TVs, mobile phones, audio devices, smart home products and appliances. Combining thoughtful design and innovative technology to inspire greatness, our lineup delivers must-have features and meaningful experiences. As one of the world’s largest consumer electronics brands, our vertically integrated supply chain, and state-of-the-art display panel factory help TCL deliver innovation for all. For more information, please visit: https://www.tcl.com

TCL is a registered trademark of TCL Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Mago Maga to Launch Roma-X AI Home Coffee Roaster on Kickstarter July 23

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14 minutes ago

July 21, 2026

NEW YORK and HONG KONG and LONDON, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — For coffee enthusiasts, a great cup begins with freshly roasted beans. Following the widespread adoption of home espresso machines and grinders, coffee roasters are emerging as the next major category in home coffee equipment.

On July 23, 2026, Mago Maga will launch Roma-X, its third-generation AI home coffee roaster, on Kickstarter. The campaign offers users worldwide an opportunity to participate in product discovery, share roast profiles, and help build a connected home-roasting community.

Roma-X is not a minor update to the Roma Pro series. It has been representing a comprehensive redesign across physical structure, control systems, mobile app, and user experience. The compact appliance combines near-commercial-grade roasting control with intelligent automation and kitchen-friendly operation.

Key Features:

Large Capacity
Roasts up to 300g of green coffee beans per batch.

Easy & Flexible Roasting
Features 6 preset roast levels, 266 built-in roast profiles for different origins, and a manual mode for creating customized roast profiles.

Smart Touchscreen Control
Equipped with a 5-inch full-color touchscreen supporting English, Spanish, and Chinese, with Bluetooth connectivity.

Mobile App Control
iOS and Android apps enable real-time roasting monitoring and control.

Coffee Community & Cloud Platform
Users can upload, download, and share roast profiles, exchange roasting experiences, and access new content through the app community.

OTA Updates
Receive new features and additional roast profiles through wireless updates.

Indoor-Friendly Smoke Filtration
Integrated filtration system reduces up to 90% of smoke and airborne particles, making home roasting easier.

Visible Roasting Experience
Dual-layer borosilicate glass chamber provides a clear view of the entire roasting process.

AI-Powered Roasting
AI roasting algorithms enable precise control, while cloud-based machine learning continuously optimizes roast profiles.

Roma-X debuted at World of Coffee San Diego 2026 as one of eight Best New Product finalists. Mago Maga’s Roma Pro V1.0 previously won the Best New Product People’s Choice Award at the 2024 SCA Coffee Expo in Houston.

“Fresh roasting is becoming a new trend in the home coffee experience. The launch of Roma-X will bring home coffee users an entirely new social sharing experience and the magical fun of AI machine learning,” said Mago Maga CEO Chifeng Lei.

The Kickstarter campaign opens July 23 with early-bird pricing exceeding 50% off the planned US$1,598 retail price. Shipping begins in fall 2026.

Kick Starter Campaign:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/magomaga/mago-maga-smart-roaster-pro?ref=1xyojm

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Interblock Appoints Kay Oswald as Chief Executive Officer

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14 minutes ago

July 21, 2026

Proven global operator with 25+ years scaling international technology and consumer businesses to drive Company’s next phase of growth

LAS VEGAS, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Interblock, the global leader in electronic table gaming products, today announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Kay Oswald (pronounced “Kai”) as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Oswald’s appointment concludes the comprehensive search announced in February 2026 and follows the interim leadership of Bala Ganesan, Managing Director at Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. (“Oaktree”). Mr. Ganesan will return to his full-time role at Oaktree, where he will work closely with Interblock and ensure a seamless leadership transition. Oaktree-advised investment funds own a majority of the equity interests in Interblock.

David Quick, Oaktree Managing Director and Interblock Board member, said, “Kay is a proven global operator with a track record of building disciplined, scalable businesses across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. Following a rigorous search, the Board is confident Kay is the right leader to build on the world-class operating platform established over the past year and to capitalize on Interblock’s global growth opportunities including expanding our footprint across key regions and accelerating innovation in our product portfolio.”

Oswald brings more than 25 years of international leadership experience across consumer, hardware, and industrial technology businesses. He most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of KOHPA Technologies, a venture-backed industrial technology company, and previously as CEO and Board Member, North America, of Technogym USA Corp., the global leader in luxury fitness equipment. Originally from Germany and having built his career largely in the United States, Oswald has lived and led teams in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Australia, with deep experience in global manufacturing, supply chain, and premium hardware businesses.

“Interblock is an exceptional company, which is the product of a talented global team, industry-leading innovation, and the disciplined operating platform Bala and the leadership team have been building over the last several months,” said Oswald. “This is a new Interblock, and I am honored to lead the company into its next phase of global growth. I look forward to delivering operational excellence and strengthening our relationship with our customers and partners in every market we serve.”

Mr. Quick continued, “On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Bala for his outstanding leadership as interim CEO. He strengthened Interblock’s operating disciplines, leadership bench, and execution across the business, and the Company Kay inherits is stronger than at any point in its history. We are pleased that Bala will remain closely involved with Interblock in his role at Oaktree.”

“It has been a privilege to lead Interblock during this important period,” said Mr. Ganesan. “Kay’s global experience and operational rigor make him the ideal leader for the Company’s next chapter. I look forward to continuing to support Kay, the leadership team, and our people around the world in my role at Oaktree.”

About Interblock®

Interblock stands as the world’s leading developer and supplier of award-winning electronic table gaming products. With a commitment to quality, innovation, and service, Interblock delivers high-performance solutions and memorable gaming experiences across the globe. Today, Interblock holds 247 licenses, operates in 371 jurisdictions, and has products installed in 113 countries and 44 U.S. states and territories.

For more information, visit www.interblockgaming.com and follow Interblock on Instagram, X, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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CoVet Partners with Rewilding Britain to Support Nature Recovery Across the UK

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14 minutes ago

July 21, 2026

New partnership directs funds from UK subscriptions to locally led rewilding projects across Britain’s land and seas.

TORONTO, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CoVet, the veterinary industry’s leading AI copilot platform, today announced its first environmental partnership with Rewilding Britain.

Rewilding Britain works to create a wilder Britain for nature, climate, and people. Rewilding is the large-scale restoration of nature until it can take care of itself.

Through the partnership, CoVet will redirect a percentage of individual subscription revenue to Rewilding Britain, helping fund locally led nature recovery across England, Scotland, and Wales. The contributions will support the charity’s Rewilding Innovation Fund and Rewilding Challenge Fund, which back locally-led rewilding projects across habitat restoration, species recovery, community initiatives, and marine projects.

“CoVet has a responsibility to reflect the values of the people we serve,” said Yannick Bloem, CEO and Co-Founder of CoVet. “Rewilding Britain is doing measurable, science-based work to help nature recover across Britain. Every new UK individual subscription will help support that work.”

“We’re delighted to welcome CoVet as a corporate partner,” said Kate Barclay, Director of Fundraising at Rewilding Britain. “Support like this helps us fund crucial rewilding projects, enabling large-scale restoration of ecosystems. It’s encouraging to see a technology company consider its footprint and choose to invest in nature restoration.”

The partnership reflects CoVet’s commitment to supporting the animals, communities, and natural places connected to veterinary care.

CoVet is a remote-first company, which reduces the impacts associated with office operations. Its AI is used only when needed, models are not trained on customer data, and the platform runs on Google Cloud’s energy-efficient infrastructure.

Through Rewilding Britain, CoVet can support nature recovery across Britain while continuing to reduce avoidable impact in its own operations.

About CoVet
CoVet is an AI-powered clinical copilot built by veterinary professionals, for veterinary professionals. Designed to reduce administrative burden and prevent burnout, CoVet automates SOAP notes, transcribes consultations, and streamlines client communication, saving clinics over two hours per veterinarian, per day. Trusted by tens of thousands of users across six continents, CoVet helps veterinary teams reclaim their time and refocus on what matters most: exceptional patient care.

Learn more at co.vet

About Rewilding Britain
Rewilding Britain is Britain’s leading rewilding charity, working to create a wilder Britain for nature, climate and people. Rewilding Britain influences policy, removes barriers, and inspires positive, practical action to help rewilding – the large-scale restoration of nature and its remarkable web of life – flourish across at least 30% of Britain’s land and seas by 2030. Rewilding offers hope for tackling the nature and climate emergencies, while creating a cascade of benefits for people and local communities.

Learn more at rewildingbritain.org.uk

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