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Elliptic Labs (OSE: ELABS), a global leader in AI software and Virtual Smart Sensors™, announced that its AI Virtual Proximity Sensor™ INNER BEAUTY® is featured in HONOR’s Magic V Flip smartphone. This innovative clamshell foldable device, powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset, is HONOR’s first of its kind. Elliptic Labs, which signed the contract for this shipment in March 2024, has its AI Virtual Smart Sensor Platform™ deployed in over 500 million devices. CEO Laila Danielsen emphasized the company’s expertise in ultrasound and sensor fusion, highlighting their collaboration with HONOR to create environmentally friendly, smarter, and user-friendly products.

The AI Virtual Proximity Sensor INNER BEAUTY® enables smartphones to detect when held to the ear, automatically turning off the display to prevent accidental touches and conserve battery life. Unlike traditional hardware sensors, Elliptic Labs' software-only solution reduces device costs and sourcing risks. Founded in 2006 from Oslo University research, Elliptic Labs' patented technology delivers various detection capabilities across smartphones, laptops, IoT, and automotive markets. The company, listed on the Oslo Børs since March 2022, operates globally with headquarters in Norway and significant presence in the USA, China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan.

At Intel's "AI Everywhere" event, CEO Pat Gelsinger headlines the unveiling of 5th Gen Intel® Xeon® processors for data centers and Intel® Core™ Ultra processors for laptops, signifying a landmark year. Streaming live from Nasdaq in New York on Dec. 14 at 10 a.m. EST (7 a.m. PST), the keynote can be viewed via the Intel Newsroom, followed by a replay. Intel (Nasdaq: INTC), an industry pacesetter guided by Moore’s Law, persistently advances semiconductor design, integrating intelligence into cloud, network, and edge computing. This integration aims to unleash data's potential, catalyzing business and societal evolution. Dive into Intel's trailblazing technology, fostering global progress and enriching lives, by exploring their innovations at newsroom.intel.com and intel.com for a comprehensive understanding of their transformative impact.

Mitsubishi Electric (TOKYO: 6503) forges a strategic partnership with Nexperia B.V. to jointly pioneer silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors for the electronics market. Leveraging their wide-bandgap semiconductor tech, Mitsubishi Electric will supply SiC MOSFET chips to Nexperia for SiC discrete device development.

The expanding global electric vehicle market drives the exponential growth of SiC power semiconductors, offering superior traits like reduced energy loss, higher temperature resilience, and quicker switching compared to conventional silicon variants. These high-efficiency SiC semiconductors are poised to significantly aid global decarbonization and foster a green transformation.

Mitsubishi Electric boasts leadership in various sectors, including high-speed trains, industrial applications, and household appliances. Pioneering SiC power modules, such as those in air conditioners since 2010 and exclusively for Shinkansen bullet trains by 2015, exemplifies their expertise. Renowned for their superior performance and reliability, Mitsubishi Electric's SiC power modules signify their advanced development and manufacturing capabilities, aiming to drive forward SiC semiconductor innovation for a sustainable, eco-friendly future.

HARMAN today was honored in Fast Company’s 2023 Innovation by Design Awards in the Automotive category for its new Ready Care product and its purposeful integration of several key technologies in order to improve driver safety and well-being on the road.

The Innovation by Design Awards, which can be found in the September 2023 issue of Fast Company, honor the designers and businesses solving the most crucial problems of today and anticipating the pressing issues of tomorrow. The competition, now in its 12th year, features a range of blue-chip companies, emerging startups, and hungry young talents. It is one of the most sought-after design awards in the industry.