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Pioneering spatial computing for an experience-driven metaverse in art, culture, and history

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HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Aug. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Embracing the forefront of extended reality (XR) technology spearheaded by Meta and Apple, Phygital Labs has launched Galerio, the first spatial cultural experience featuring Vietnam’s Last Royal Dynasty. This immersive cultural experience is now accessible globally at galerio.io and supports Vision Pro and Quest. 

While the rapid rise of social media has made casual content widely accessible, the depth and richness of art, culture, and history have struggled to reach their full potential, often constrained by the need for advanced technology and sophisticated interaction. Galerio addresses this challenge by using spatial computing to craft immersive, narrative-driven experiences that bring history to life. The pilot chapter of Galerio, dedicated to the Nguyen Dynasty, features nine royal antiques digitally authenticated on the blockchain using Nomion’s technology, offering visitors a profound cultural and historical journey before they visit the museum.

In contrast to social-centric metaverses like Meta’s Horizon Worlds or Decentraland, which focus on live social interactions in shared virtual spaces, Galerio is centered on discovery and exploration within high-fidelity virtual environments. It provides intuitive, hands-free interactions that guide users through rich layers of historical and cultural narratives that have endured through time.

An Experience-Driven Spatial Metaverse

As VR headsets are projected to reach 100 million units by 2024, the app ecosystem remains underdeveloped, highlighting the pressing need for high-quality applications that fully utilize spatial computing. Galerio meets this demand by offering ultra-realistic 3D visuals, natural interactions, immersive soundscapes, and AI-guided tours. Digital reconstructions show artifacts as they exist today, as they appeared in the past, or as they evolved over time, uncovering hidden meanings along the way. AI guides provide context and answer questions, while soundscapes recreate historical environments. Galerio empowers users to curate immersive museum experiences with customizable templates, much like social apps enable content creation.

“Our vision is to harness the power of cutting-edge spatial technologies to create immersive and interactive experiences that bring art, culture, and history to life in the most vivid and authentic way possible,” said Nam Do, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Phygital Labs and a former Google engineer. “By building a spatial metaverse platform that allows creators to seamlessly transform rich content into engaging experiences, we aim to make these stories accessible to global digital audiences that have been largely underserved.”

Galerio has also embraced a universal approach by building on a web framework rather than a native app. While this strategy allows for rapid expansion across different XR platforms, it requires meticulous engineering to ensure native-level quality across all devices. This approach has enabled a swift cross-platform rollout, with the platform launching on Quest just two weeks after Vision Pro, and a mobile version soon to follow, significantly extending its reach to users without XR headsets.

The Future of Storytelling Through Spatial Experiences

Following the launch of the experience-driven metaverse with the pilot chapter on the Nguyen Dynasty, remaining chapters will be released in early Q4. Simultaneously, Galerio is expanding its offerings by inviting museums, cultural institutions, and private collectors to showcase their artifacts, art, sculptures, and collectibles. This initiative will transform Galerio into a global cultural hub, enriching it with diverse cultural treasures from around the world and facilitating cross-cultural exchanges that transcend traditional boundaries.

The launch of Galerio marks a significant step in leveraging technology to preserve and promote art, culture, and history, pioneering a new model for the digital economy.

For more information, visit galerio.io.

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ODILO Embarks on a New Era as Letmino to Transform Continuous Learning in the Age of AI

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The edtech company updates its brand and strategic vision, positioning artificial intelligence as a pedagogical tool to accelerate upskilling and reskilling throughout the European market.With platforms providing access to over 170 million users globally, Letmino reinforces its focus on the corporate and institutional sectors, seamlessly integrating continuous learning into the daily routines of organizations.

MADRID, Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ —  ODILO, the global edtech company with over a decade of experience transforming access to knowledge, is embarking on a new chapter under the brand Letmino. This evolution reflects the renewal of its visual identity and product portfolio, responding to the company’s growth and its evolution into a comprehensive learning platform tailored to the challenges of today’s workplace.

In a market heavily focused on the technical capabilities of artificial intelligence, Letmino advocates that technology is a means, not an end in itself. True innovation lies in improving the way people and organizations learn and develop their talent.

Sarah Harmon, CEO, who brings an outstanding track record in the executive management of technology companies, is leading this transformation. “We begin this new stage with a clear conviction: technology only holds value if it empowers human development. In an environment of unprecedented digital acceleration, our goal is to ensure that every professional and organization remains at the forefront,” emphasizes Harmon. “True personalization is not merely an algorithm; it is a profound pedagogical challenge. With Letmino, we offer a new vision of continuous learning, supported by technology, that turns knowledge into real and immediate growth.”

Businesses and public entities are currently facing an urgent need to update their workforce’s skills in the face of rapid digital transformation. To mitigate the risk of employees turning to informal, unstructured, or unverified content, Letmino positions itself as an essential strategic partner. The platform offers carefully curated, verified learning paths that are specifically designed according to the maturity stage and unique needs of each organization.

In addition to its strong presence in the public sector and the educational ecosystem, the platform is expanding its corporate portfolio with the launch of new, technologically advanced products and a highly flexible commercial structure. This new offering ranges from agile solutions tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to comprehensive packages for large multinational corporations, facilitating widespread adoption on a regional scale.

ABOUT LETMINO

Letmino is the continuous learning platform that integrates naturally into the work environment and daily life. We select, organize, and contextualize content to respond to questions and concerns at the exact moment they arise. We transform available moments in a schedule into immediately applicable learning, providing exactly the content needed to take the next step with confidence. Whether it is taking on a new challenge, exploring other interests, or simply keeping the mind sharp, we adapt to the schedules and pace of every individual. Each person sets their own direction; we ensure learning flows to accompany them.

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VARIANSE and Southampton FC announce multi-year global trading partnership

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Global online trading brand marks 10 years in the industry as it becomes Southampton FC’s Official Global Trading Partner and exclusive Official CFD Trading Partner.

SOUTHAMPTON, England and LONDON, Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Southampton Football Club and global online trading brand VARIANSE have announced a new multi-year partnership, which will see VARIANSE become the club’s Official Global Trading Partner and exclusive Official CFD Trading Partner.

This partnership marks an important milestone for VARIANSE as the brand celebrates 10 years of excellence in the online trading industry and enters the next phase of its international growth.

By combining two organisations that share a focus on performance, technology, innovation, and continued development, the partnership gives VARIANSE worldwide rights to use its official Southampton FC partnership titles and the approved club intellectual property in its international branding and digital activations.

Under the terms of the multi-year contract, the VARIANSE brand will have a prominent presence at St Mary’s Stadium, with its name appearing across matchday advertising and other partner branding activities throughout the season.

The two organizations will also work together on tailored digital campaigns and produce original content featuring members of Southampton FC’s Men’s First Team, bringing together the worlds of elite football and global financial markets through a series of digital activations.

Rohit Mirpuri, Chief Executive Officer of VARIANSE, said:

“Becoming Southampton Football Club’s Official Global Trading Partner is a pivotal moment for VARIANSE.

Southampton has a proud history, an international fan base, and a strong reputation for developing talent and embracing innovation. Those qualities reflect the ethos that has shaped the way we have built VARIANSE.

Trading at a high level demands preparation, technology, discipline and the ability to perform when it matters. We see many of those same principles in elite sport, which makes Southampton a natural partner for us.

We’re looking forward to working closely with the club and creating engaging content and experiences that bring the partnership to life for supporters around the world.”

Greg Baker, Chief Revenue Officer of Southampton FC, said:

“We are delighted to welcome VARIANSE to Southampton Football Club as our Official Global Trading Partner.

The partnership reflects Southampton FC’s long-standing commitment to working with ambitious, high-growth brands that share the Club’s values of authenticity, innovation, community engagement and a strong focus on their clients and supporters.

Through the collaboration, Southampton FC will work closely with VARIANSE to deliver engaging digital campaigns and original content for the Saints global fanbase and wider Hampshire community, providing greater exposure to the fast-moving and increasingly technology-driven world of online trading and investment.”

About VARIANSE

VARIANSE is a globally regulated online broker specialising in Forex, commodities and CFD trading.

Established in 2015, and headquartered in London, the brand is regulated by multiple international financial authorities, including the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). VARIANSE services clients in more than 100 countries and continues to expand its footprint across Asia, Latin America and the MENA regions.

VARIANSE as a leading fintech broker, combines institutional-grade trading technology with direct market access, providing retail traders, asset managers and algorithmic trading firms access to global financial markets.

For more information, visit varianse.com

About Southampton Football Club

Southampton Football Club (the ‘Saints’) is a professional English football club with a rich history rooted in the Hampshire community.

Founded in 1885 and based at the St Mary’s Stadium since 2001, the club competes in the English Football League (EFL) Championship and is internationally renowned for its world-class youth academy, which has produced some of modern football’s finest talent.

Underpinned by a commitment to innovation, resilience, and community value, Southampton FC continues to build long-term success both on the pitch and through its official charity, the Saints Foundation.

For more information, visit southamptonfc.com

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This announcement is provided for corporate information purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer or a solicitation to enter into any financial transaction.

Trading products and services are subject to applicable regulatory requirements and jurisdictional restrictions.

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Improved colour matching functionality; new KAIROS control options; and standard-setting PTZ cameras reflect Panasonic’s continuous broadcast innovation.

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WIESBADEN, Germany, Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Panasonic Connect Europe’s latest broadcast and ProAV innovations enable content creators and production teams to deliver smarter, more efficient and visually compelling live productions through advances in imaging, automation and workflow technology.

Enhanced KAIROS Control Panels
Panasonic has launched two new control panels for its KAIROS IT/IP live video production platform. These are available with 12 Buses/40 Crosspoint Buttons; and 12 Buses/30 Crosspoint Buttons, ideal for managing complex, large-scale live productions[1]. The large touch panels on each Bus row provide simple access to snapshots, macros, and other frequently used functions. This reduces operator fatigue and enables smoother switching. The AT-KP340 will be available in Q2 CY2027, with the AT-KP330 available in Q3 CY2027[2].

New Auto Colour-Matching for Image Adjust Pro Software
Panasonic’s Image Adjust Pro Media Production Suite plug-in has been updated with enhanced virtual remote-control panels, and a new automatic colour-matching function. This automatically aligns the colours from multiple cameras to a reference camera without requiring specialist knowledge[3]. This reduces manual efforts to adjust gamma, matrix and colour correction settings, streamlining on-location colour matching.

This simplifies pre-production setup and reduces operator workload, while the intuitive GUI interface enables consistent colour matching across Panasonic and third-party cameras[4]. The result is a smarter, more efficient workflow for live production environments. The update is scheduled to be released in Q4 CY2026[5][6]. It is also planned to support the new AW-UE200 and AW-UER200 PTZ cameras in the future.

Enhanced Colour Adjustment for 4K Cameras
Panasonic has introduced new colour adjustment functions[7] for its AK-UCX100 studio camera, and AK-UBX100 multi-purpose camera, available in Q4 CY2026. These deliver the desired colour expression for creators, and simplify colour matching between cameras for live events with LED walls, broadcast studios, and virtual productions.

The Color Temp. Blend function takes the colour temperature data from LED walls and stage lighting, blending them to generate an optimal white balance for the desired shooting environment. This closely aligns visuals from real-world subjects and LED wall footage.

Target Color Correction allows users to designate a specific colour and adjust its hue and saturation individually. For example, it enables pinpoint correction of corporate brand colours or sponsor logos displayed on an LED wall. The function can configure up to three colour tables simultaneously.

Panasonic’s Chroma Suppression function allows users to maintain overall colour reproduction whilst suppressing colour shift and saturation in highly saturated visuals. This is useful for operators shooting LED displays that feature vivid computer-generated imagery at live events such as concerts, whilst achieving high-quality video expression.

[1] Some features are still under development, so specifications and release dates are subject to change.
[2] For the latest information on product availability, please refer to the product website.
[3] Some features are still under development, so specifications, screens, supported models and release dates are subject to change.
[4] Only Panasonic cameras support colour adjustment using a reference camera, but the reference camera can be a third-party model.
[5] For the latest information on firmware availability, please refer to the product website.
[6] Automatic colour matching is available on models compatible with Image Adjust Pro (AW-SF600).
[7] Will be launched via firmware update.

 

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