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BOE Signs Partnership Agreement with UNESCO to Be the First Chinese Tech Company in Support of the IDSSD

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PARIS, July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On July 25 (French time), BOE signed a three-year partnership agreement under the umbrella of the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development 2024–2033 (hereinafter referred to as “the Science Decade”) with the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in its headquarters in Paris, France. BOE is the first Chinese tech company to support the Science Decade. According to the agreement, BOE will support in delivering the objectives of the Science Decade with its technology innovations and will develop in-depth cooperation with UNESCO in the areas of “science popularization and education” and “digital innovation” to contribute together to global sustainable development. At the signing ceremony, Lidia Arthur Brito, UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Natural Sciences, and Si Da, Vice President and Chief Branding Officer of BOE, delivered speeches on behalf of each party and signed the agreement. Wang Ying, Chargé d’Affaires, Deputy Permanent Delegate of China to UNESCO, also attended the ceremony and expressed congratulations to both parties for the cooperation. Made possible under the coordination of the Chinese National Commission for UNESCO, the signing of this agreement underlines the common vision of both parties on promoting sustainable development through science and technology, and also highlights the sense of responsibility and mission of Chinese tech companies represented by BOE in “promoting global sustainable development with cutting-edge technological strength”.

In August 2023, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the resolution on the Science Decade and invited UNESCO to take the lead in its implementation, emphasizing the importance of science for sustainable development, the benefits of scientific development and science culture, and the primacy of science in leading sustainable economic, social, and environmental development. In her speech, Lidia Arthur Brito, UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Natural Sciences, noted that. BOE Technology brings forth its innovative capabilities in science education and digital technology, which are essential for advancing our objectives. Our collaboration is set to enhance the hardware for science education, particularly in selected African countries. This synergy aims to improve the effectiveness of teaching and learning both inside and outside the classroom, thereby enhancing global science literacy. On the ceremony, Chargé d’Affaires, Deputy Permanent Delegate of China to UNESCO, Mr. Ying Wang also delivered speech. He noted that China has been actively supporting the Natural Science Sectors of UNESCO to build capacity in science and to mobilize scientific knowledge to address complex global challenges. He is pleased to see that, through the coordination of the Chinese National Commission for UNESCO, BOE joins hands with UNESCO and becomes the first Chinese company to support the Decade. The Chinese government will provide all the necessary support for this cooperation, which will greatly contribute to the enhancement of global science literacy and digital innovation, thus truly advancing science as global public good.

Under the partnership agreement and under the umbrella of the Science Decade, BOE will collaborate with UNESCO on projects in the fields of science education and digital technology: in terms of science popularization and education, the two parties are committed to jointly upgrading infrastructures and educational promotion of science education, especially in some selected African countries. To match the courseware provided by UNESCO, BOE will offer smart education hardware to enhance the effectiveness of teaching and learning both inside and outside the classroom with the use of digital technology, and enhance the interactivity of science popularization and learning, in order to improve global science literacy and facilitate the realization of the vision of IDSSD with the power of science and technology. With regard to digital innovation, UNESCO will leverage BOE’s digital innovations and solutions to popularize digital technology in the target regions, enhance creativity and innovation, and contribute to global sustainable development.

At the signing ceremony, Si Da, Vice President and Chief Branding Officer of BOE, noted that as a global leading innovator of the Internet of Things (IoT), BOE has been committed to benefiting the people with science and respecting for the harmonious development of man and nature since its inception. Guided by its “Empower IoT with Display” strategy, BOE has been following the “technology+green” development concept, which is highly consistent with the IDSSD vision, i.e., utilizing global scientific power to collectively build a sustainable future. That is also an important reason behind this partnership. Given the multiple challenges faced in the efforts of empowering sustainable development with science and technology, BOE is ready to join hands with the UNESCO to empower the implementation of the IDSSD through innovative technology and strengthen science and knowledge sharing through a series of projects that promote scientific and technological innovations and advancement, thus enhancing global science education for human well-being. The signing represents another major initiative of BOE in pursuing its global strategy and fulfilling its sustainable development concept, and also marks another global milestone in promoting scientific and technological innovation and cooperation and exchange.

In terms of pursuing sustainable development, BOE has been following the concepts of “Green+, Innovation+, and Community+” and working with global partners to build an innovation ecosystem “Powered by BOE” for greater industrial value. Especially, in terms of “Innovation+”, BOE has been committed to “respect for technology and persistence in innovation”, continuously introducing innovation resources and improving its innovation incentive mechanism to upgrade its innovation capability. Meanwhile, BOE invests about 7% of its annual operating revenue in research and development. By the end of 2023, BOE has applied for more than 90,000 independent patents and gained more than 5,000 global partners. In addition, BOE has proposed the creative “Empower IoT with Display” strategy, seeking to drive the continuous integration of display technology, IoT technology and digital technology, and empower the digitization process of all industries worldwide through its constant technology iterations and innovations. As a global tech company, BOE has offices in more than 20 countries and regions globally. Especially, as Chinese companies are expanding overseas at a faster pace in recent years, BOE has initiated a new model of overseas operation for Chinese tech firms in the fields of science and technology, sports, and culture through an enterprising strategic layout of globalization. Recently, as a chief strategic partner of China National Fencing Team, BOE has assisted the team in its mission to Paris, using innovative technology to accelerate the sports industry towards a new era of technology and intelligence. In early July, BOE’s annual signature brand marketing campaign “Hello BOE” made its debut in Paris, France, which featured a perfect fusion of innovative technology and traditional culture, empowering the “Reviving Craft: Chinese Handicrafts and Contemporary Design” event and showcasing the unique charm of Chinese culture and the innovation vitality of Chinese science and technology to the world.

Scientific and technological innovation has become a mighty driving force for Chinese companies, Chinese products, Chinese creations, and Chinese culture to go global. Innovative technological products, such as new display technologies and digital technologies, are bringing huge opportunities for Chinese tech companies and the global economy in the digital era. As an industrial leader, BOE will continue to follow a market-oriented, international, and specialized development path, embrace the “technology+brand” dual value-driven model, and expand its global influence at a faster pace with cutting-edge technologies and a forward-looking market layout. It will fulfill its corporate social responsibilities with practical actions, drive global sustainable development, and contribute its wisdom and strength as a Chinese tech firm to human development.

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Trimble Links SketchUp with Anthropic’s Claude, Bringing New Conversational AI-powered Capabilities to 3D Modeling

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Trusted, intuitive AI enhances design workflows, making it easier to move from creative concepts to 3D models

WESTMINSTER, Colo., April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB) today announced a specialized integration with Claude, the large language model and AI assistant from Anthropic, that makes it easier for Trimble® SketchUp® software users to create 3D models directly from conversational text or speech prompts.

The powerful new capabilities are enabled by a SketchUp Connector model context protocol (MCP) service that allows Claude to interact directly with SketchUp (.skp) files. The connectivity enhances existing design workflows and expands access to 3D modeling for people at any skill level.

Trimble SketchUp is a professional-grade 3D modeling software used widely in architecture, design, construction and other fields. This is the first Connector created by Trimble that connects the SketchUp design environment with other tools via the MCP framework.

Conversational 3D modeling
The SketchUp Connector integration with Claude lets users create 3D geometry, such as building massing models, landscapes or furniture by simply describing what they want. Plain-language inputs alongside reference images, sketches, photos, floor plans and dimensions that users upload can give Claude the context needed to understand the design goal. Claude builds the geometry in a cloud SketchUp session, verifying dimensions iteratively.

“The learning curve and time it takes for professionals to transfer a vision to a digital model has traditionally been the biggest barrier to 3D modeling,” said Chris Cronin, vice president and general manager of architecture and design solutions at Trimble. “Natural language prompts and the power of AI make it easy for anyone to get started and excel, including inexperienced and non-traditional 3D design users, bringing us closer to our ‘3D for everyone’ goal.”

The specialized Claude integration for SketchUp is consistent with Trimble-wide initiatives to democratize advanced technology and make them available and accessible to a wider range of users, according to Cronin.

Additional 3D modeling advantages
In addition to allowing natural language prompts, the SketchUp Claude Connector tracks version history within a single chat, enabling users to rapidly navigate, troubleshoot and refine their 3D models. If a design is not quite accurate, users can describe necessary changes or paste screenshots from SketchUp directly into the chat to point out specific angles, proportions or elements that need adjustment.

When a model is completed, the Connector creates a 2D preview thumbnail and provides a direct download link to the .skp file. Users can instantly download, open and edit the file in any SketchUp modeler.

Users can also design and train Claude on core skills and unique workflows to complete repetitive tasks more quickly and efficiently.

Availability
Users can get started today by enabling Trimble SketchUp in Claude’s MCP directory connector settings. Accessing the Connector requires a Claude account and a Trimble ID for authentication. Users receive a free SketchUp entitlement that allows them to save up to 30 SketchUp models; after that, a paid entitlement is required. Resulting files can be opened in SketchUp for Web, Desktop, iPad or iPhone.

About Trimble
Trimble is a global technology company that connects the physical and digital worlds, transforming the ways work gets done. With relentless innovation in precise positioning, modeling and data analytics, Trimble enables essential industries including construction, geospatial and transportation. Whether it’s helping customers build and maintain infrastructure, design and construct buildings, optimize global supply chains or map the world, Trimble is at the forefront, driving productivity and progress. For more information about Trimble (Nasdaq: TRMB), visit: www.trimble.com.

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Topaz Labs announces its largest single release of AI models in company history with “Next-Gen” launch

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DALLAS, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Topaz Labs, the AI image and video enhancement company, has announced four new image enhancement models and two video enhancement models across five applications. The collection of “Next-Gen” models offer powerful sharpening, denoising, and upscaling results to visual content. Image models included are Wonder 3, Denoise Max, Super Focus 3, and High Fidelity 3. For video, Starlight Precise 2.5 and Astra 2 were announced.

The collection of models offers powerful sharpening, denoising, and upscaling results to visual content.

“This is both the largest and most technically advanced set of models we’ve released in the company’s history,” says Eric Yang, CEO, Topaz Labs. “We launched Topaz NeuroStream earlier this year with the goal of enabling local rendering of complex models for more users. Without such technology, the complex, heavyweight AI models in today’s release would have been limited to cloud-only rendering, forcing users to pay per use and be reliant on internet connection. We believe local use is crucial to the future of AI in both professional and consumer use cases, and today’s release is a huge step.” 

Topaz NeuroStream is proprietary technology that reduces VRAM usage by up to 95% and allows exponentially more users on consumer-grade hardware to use AI models locally. A total of six Topaz models are now powered by NeuroStream.

Next-Gen Release Image Models 

Wonder 3: A magical, one-click sharpen, upscale, and denoise model for images.
Denoise Max: New standard for removing noise and grain in images.
Super Focus 3: Next-level sharpening model that brings subjects back from the blur.
High Fidelity 3: The newest model for upscaling high-res inputs like smartphone photos and RAW images.

All image models in this release are available in Topaz Photo desktop application and via API. Wonder 3 and Denoise Max are also available in Express, a web-based tool.

Next-Gen Release Video Models

Starlight Precise 2.5 (Local): Groundbreaking video model that brings out natural visual details with stunning results, with local availability in Topaz Video

Astra 2: The next generation of creative video upscaling that enhances clarity, richness, and visual complexity of videos by adding new detail.

Both highlighted video models are available via cloud rendering in Astra and API. Starlight Precise 2.5 (Local) can be found in the Topaz Video desktop application.

About Topaz Labs
Founded in 2005, Topaz Labs is a leader in AI-powered image and video enhancement. Its technology is used by 1.5 million customers, including 20 of the world’s top 50 companies. Known for industry-leading products like Topaz Photo, Topaz Video, Topaz Gigapixel, Astra and Bloom, the company continues to invest heavily in research and development, advancing the frontiers of imaging technology in collaboration with academic and industry partners.

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Dreame Technology Launches the L60 Series, Led by the Flagship L60 Pro Ultra

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New lineup brings industry-leading intelligence and full-home automation to a new generation of robot vacuums

SAN FRANCISCO, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Dreame Technology, a leader in smart home innovation, today announced the L60 Series, a new lineup of four robot vacuums engineered for the full range of modern home environments. Built on a shared foundation of premium cleaning performance, intelligent navigation, and hands-free automation, the L60 Series is designed to meet the needs of every kind of household, from compact apartments to multi-story homes, and from single-surface layouts to complex mixed-flooring environments.

“The L60 Series represents exactly what Dreame stands for: powerful, intelligent cleaning that adapts to how people actually live,” said Ana Wang, CEO of Dreame Technology North America. “Whether you have a multi-story home, pets, mixed flooring, or low furniture, there’s an L60 built for your needs. Every model in the lineup delivers the core cleaning experience our customers expect from Dreame.”

Meet the L60 Series

The L60 Series is built around four distinct models, each tailored to a different home profile and cleaning priority:

L60 Pro Ultra — The Ultimate All-in-One. The flagship vacuum is purpose-built for large floor plans, multi-surface transitions, and complex terrain. Features the 3.46-inch ProLeap™ System, 35,000Pa Vormax™ Suction, Dual Omni-Scrub Mopping with Hot Water, and an industry-leading 6,400mAh PowerCore™ Battery.L60 Ultra — Precision Whole-Home Coverage. A balanced high-performer built around Dreame’s latest 2026 sensor technology and a 3.23in (82mm) ultra-thin design for precise navigation in low-light spaces and flawless cleaning under low-profile furniture. Includes AI-Enhanced 3D ToF Vision, 35,000Pa Vormax™ Suction, HyperStream™ Detangling DuoBrush 2.0, SmartDirt™ Detection, Pet-Friendly Care 5.0, and Matter, Apple Watch, and Home Screen Shortcut support.L60 Ultra PE (Performance Edition) — The Intelligent Step-Up. An upgraded everyday performer for homes that need an extra boost on hair pickup, with 30,000Pa Vormax™ Suction, the HyperStream™ Detangling DuoBrush, 3DAdapt™ Obstacle Avoidance, and Smart Pathfinder Technology with 220 object type recognition.L60 Ultra FE (Fine Edition) — The Essential Automated Choice. An entry-level powerhouse delivering the core promise of maintenance-free floor care, with 30,000Pa Vormax™ Suction, TriCut Brush 3.0, Dual Flex Arm Technology, and the full PowerDock™ automation experience.

A Shared Foundation of Premium Performance

Every model in the L60 Series shares a core set of capabilities that set a new baseline for modern robot vacuums, including:

212°F (100°C) ThermoHub™ Mop Self-Cleaning for hygienically clean mop pads after every cycle30,000–35,000Pa Vormax™ Suction across the lineup for powerful pickup on every surfaceDual Flex Arm Technology for adaptive side-brush and mop coverage in corners and along edgesMop Lifting for seamless transitions between hard floors and carpetAutomatic Solution Dispensing for consistent cleaning chemistry without manual refillsThe 8-in-1 PowerDock™ base station, which handles auto-empty, mop washing, hot-air drying, and solution management for truly hands-free operation

L60 Pro Ultra: The Flagship Experience, Redefined for Complex Homes

Leading the lineup is the L60 Pro Ultra, featuring select top-tier specifications optimized for large-scale layouts and complex terrains. It pairs the series’ most capable hardware with Dreame’s most advanced intelligence to deliver a seamless, one-stop cleaning experience that effortlessly tackles stubborn stains across expansive and complex home layouts.

At the heart of the Pro Ultra’s navigation advantage is the 3.46-inch ProLeap™ System, the lineup’s most capable obstacle-crossing system, paired with VersaLift Navigation for cleaning under low-clearance furniture. It is equipped with dual-laser 3D structured light, an AI RGB camera, and LED illumination, enabling it to recognize over 280 types of obstacles — for precise, real-time avoidance in any lighting condition.

The Pro Ultra delivers 35,000Pa Vormax™ Suction alongside the HyperStream™ Detangling DuoBrush, together extracting embedded debris, pet hair, and fine particles from every floor type without tangles or jams. Its Dual Omni-Scrub Mopping with Hot Water system pairs rotating mop pads with a Thermal Mop Pad and ThermoHub™ 212°F (100°C) Mop Self-Cleaning, while the AceClean™ DryBoard minimizes residue — eliminating grease, bacteria, and moisture that cold-water systems simply can’t address. An industry-leading 6,400mAh PowerCore™ Battery provides whole-home coverage on a single charge.

The Pro Ultra’s OmniDirt™ Detection Technology identifies high-soil areas and automatically triggers Mop Rewashing and Floor Remopping for a truly thorough result. Pet-Friendly Care 4.0 adds pet-aware detection and navigation, while Upgraded Intelligent Carpet Cleaning optimizes suction and mop behavior for mixed-flooring homes. Direct Voice Control and app control round out the experience for effortless day-to-day use.

Pricing and Availability

The Dreame L60 Series is available now through the Dreame website and Amazon (L60 Pro Ultra, L60 Ultra, L60 Ultra PE, L60 Ultra FE), with launch-offer pricing through the official website. Customers who purchase on dreametech.com receive a free accessory kit with their order.

L60 Pro Ultra — MSRP $1,399.99 | Launch Offer $1,259.99L60 Ultra — MSRP $1,299.99 | Launch Offer $1,169.99L60 Ultra PE — MSRP $1,099.99 | Launch Offer $879.99L60 Ultra FE — MSRP $999.99 | Launch Offer $749.99

For more information about the L60 Series, visit dreametech.com/pages/l60-series-robot-vacuum.

About Dreame Technology

Established in 2017, Dreame Technology is an innovative consumer product company focused on smart home cleaning appliances with the vision to empower lives through technology. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter. For more information, please visit https://www.dreametech.com/.

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