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Tech experts and AI innovators to congregate at Tech Week Singapore 2024 this October

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Senior executives from OpenAI, NVIDIA, Google, AI Singapore and IMDA will headline this year’s main stage

SINGAPORE, Aug. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — CloserStill Media, a global producer of market-leading events, has announced the return of Tech Week Singapore, taking place at Marina Bay Sands on 9-10 October, 2024. This year marks the 10th edition of this award-winning event, celebrating A Decade of Connections.

With AI set to transform industries over the next decade, Tech Week Singapore is bringing together experts, innovators, and thought leaders from around the world to empower knowledge-sharing and facilitate industry partnerships. Across its seven co-located shows – Cloud Expo Asia, DevOps Live, Cyber Security World, Big Data & AI World, Data Centre World, eCommerce Expo and Technology for Marketing – attendees can gain insights into the latest developments in cutting-edge technology and how it will impact various sectors. Featured headliners include OpenAI, NVIDIA, Google Cloud and AI Singapore, as well as representatives from the government of Abu Dhabi and the government of Canada.

“AI can be a truly transformative technology, with the potential to drive faster economic growth, improve healthcare and education, inspire new scientific discoveries, and open up new horizons for creativity. Partnerships with both public and private sectors are critical to ensuring AI’s safe development and broad benefit distribution,” said Sandy Kunvatanagarn, Head of Policy, APAC, OpenAI.

This 10th edition will host over 600 regional and international speakers with special conference theatres to drive conversations between industry professionals.

Following last year’s success, over 25,000 senior IT leaders are expected to be present at this year’s event, providing attendees with valuable networking opportunities. Business leaders across technology verticals are encouraged to register and receive their complimentary access and contribute to the ongoing dialogue around AI.

The Main Stage line-up includes:

Sandy Kunvatanagarn, Head of Policy, APAC, OpenAI, who will speak on AI ResponsibilityDr. Simon See, Senior Director, Chief Solution Architect and Global Head, NVIDIA AI Technology Center, NVIDIA Corporation, who will speak on AI Innovation & SustainabilityDaryl Pereira, Asia-Pacific CISO, Google Cloud, who will speak on The Overlooked Role of CybersecurityNicholle Lindner, Vice President and Managing Executive Partner, Global Technology Services, Gartner APJ, who will speak on Corporate AI RoadblocksDr. Lawrence Wee, Director, Business & Ecosystems, Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), who will speak on Emerging Technologies and its OpportunitiesLaurence Liew, Director of AI Innovation, AI Singapore, who will speak on Digital Transformation in the age of AIDr. Charles Lim, Managing Director at JPMorgan Chase, Global Technology Applied Research, who will speak on Quantum Security

The Headline Speaker line-up across the seven co-located events includes:

Imran Khan, Regional Lead, Analytics & Insights | AMEA Snacks, Kellanova (Formerly Kellogg’s), who will speak on AI and Advanced Analytics Applications in Consumer Goods at the AI, Machine Learning & Advanced Analytics Theatre in Big Data WorldBima Tjahja, SVP of Data, Bukalapak, who will speak on Experimentation to Implementation, at the Minds & Machines: AI in Tomorrow’s Workplace Theatre in Cloud Expo AsiaDr. Ebrahim Al Alkeem, Artificial Intelligence & Cybersecurity Expert, Government of Abu Dhabi, who will speak on the Synergy in Security at the Cyber Security World Keynote TheatrePatrick Png, Vice President, Resources Development APAC, Bridge Data Centres, who will speak on Overcoming Liquid Cooling Challenges In AI Data Centres at the Efficiency & Sustainability Theatre in Data Centre WorldJonah Michael Ople, Head of Fashion Category, TikTok Shop, who will speak on Maximising eCommerce Revenue through Indicators at the eCommerce Center Stage in eCommerce Expo

In addition to the Tech Week Singapore main stage, each of the seven co-located shows will feature its own keynotes and theatres.

Attendees can participate in workshops by Google Cloud at Big Data & AI World, attend lectures by ISACA, and rack up CPE points at Cyber Security World. Participants can also look forward to Asia’s leading data event – Data Centre World – that is bigger and better this year with a 75% increase in space and an expanded line-up of exhibitors.

Key highlights from all the co-located events:

Big Data & AI World

Interactive workshops conducted by Google Cloud: Grow your in-demand skills and learn how to apply generative AI to align with your business needs.Country Pavilions: Understand how AI is being developed by local companies in key markets South Korea, Global Victoria (Australia) and Singapore.

Cloud Expo Asia & DevOps Live!

Network with key industry leaders in APAC as your gateway to business in Asia, and uncover solutions to help transform your business.Workshops by one of the largest software platforms – Docker: Discover the industry’s latest developments and strategies to address DevOps challenges.

Cyber Security World:

Earn CPE hours at ISACA lectures: For ISACA members, Tech Week Singapore 2024 will be a great opportunity to deepen your knowledge and explore conversations surrounding AI regulations.

Data Centre World:

Walkthrough a one-of-a-kind Live Data Centre: Experience and witness essential data centre components operating in their natural environment from leading brands in Asia.Infrastructure Mason Women’s Luncheon: This event will provide an opportunity for iM Women and all women in tech attending Data Centre World Asia to meet prior to the conference for professional networking and to foster allyship between women in the industry. (Sign up basis only)

eCommerce Expo & Technology for Marketing:

Explore some of the biggest e-Commerce brands in the region such as TikTok shop and Amazon.Hear from key speakers in leading industries such as The Coca-Cola Company, TRAPO, and Kopi KenanganNew country pavilions from Laos and China (Jiangsu): Discover and gain insights on how to thrive in our evolving ecosystem.

CloserStill Media’s Managing Director for Asia Pacific, Andy Kiwanuka, said: “As we forge ahead in the AI revolution, Singapore’s emergence as a global AI innovation hub is pivotal in driving innovation and economic growth, making it the perfect backdrop for this event. Tech Week Singapore is more than just a gathering; it is a catalyst for collaboration, where industry leaders unite to shape the future of AI and technology.”

“As we mark our tenth year, we celebrate the powerful synergies we’ve cultivated, which continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the world of technology,” he added.

To register for free, please visit the Tech Week Singapore website here.

PR Newswire is the Official Press Release Distribution Partner of Tech Week Singapore 2024. 

About CloserStill Media

CloserStill Media specialises in producing high-value, content-driven events that foster professional communities across Business Technologies, Healthcare, and Future Transport and Infrastructure sectors. CloserStill Media’s portfolio includes the acclaimed Tech Week Singapore, featuring popular events such as Cloud Expo Asia and Data Centre World Asia.

Headquartered in London with 10 global offices, CloserStill Media operates with a robust team of 700 professionals across Singapore, the U.K., USA, Germany, and Spain. The company is recognised for its industry leadership, having won more exhibition awards than any other including accolades such as Best Exhibition, Best Event Launch, and Best Brand Expansion. For more information, visit www.closerstillmedia.com

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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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