#BatmanvSuperman #WhoWillWin Now We Know - It's @Warnerbros_SA and @TimesMediaFilms

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Warner Bros. Pictures’ action adventure Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice took the South African box office by storm on its opening weekend, earning more than R16 million from 137 screens in South Africa, with no signs of slowing down. This makes Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice the biggest Warner Bros. opening of all time in South Africa, the biggest March opener of all time and the second biggest 3-day opening weekend (Fri – Sun) behind Fast & Furious 7. 

Opening virtually day-and-date across the globe, director Zack Snyder’s highly anticipated follow-up to Man of Steel brings Batman and Superman together on the big screen for the first time in history, and is the very first feature film appearance of Wonder Woman, the third Super Hero in DC Comics’ iconic Trinity. 

Sue Dickinson, Warner Bros. Marketing Manager at Times Media Films said, “Anticipation forBatman v Superman: Dawn of Justice has been building across South Africa and these incredible results are a testament to not only the enduring appeal of these global icons but the power of the epic cinematic showdown Zack Snyder and his brilliant cast and crew have delivered. We couldn’t be more thrilled with the film’s incredible debut and strong word-of-mouth and repeat business promises to propel its success well into the season.”

From director Zack Snyder comes Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, starring Oscar winner Ben Affleck (Argo) as Batman/Bruce Wayne and Henry Cavill (Man of Steel) as Superman/Clark Kent in the characters’ first big-screen pairing.

Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with each other, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it has ever known before.

Directed by Zack Snyder, the film also stars Oscar nominees Amy Adams (American Hustle) as Lois Lane, Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network) as Lex Luthor, Diane Lane (Unfaithful) as Martha Kent, and Laurence Fishburne (What’s Love Got to Do with It) as Perry White; Oscar winners Jeremy Irons (Reversal of Fortune) as Alfred, and Holly Hunter (The Piano) as Senator Finch; and Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman/Diana Prince.

Snyder directed from a screenplay written by Chris Terrio and David S. Goyer, based on characters from DC Comics, including Batman, created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger, and Superman, created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. The film is produced by Charles Roven and Deborah Snyder, with Wesley Coller, Geoff Johns and David S. Goyer serving as executive producers.

Snyder’s behind-the-scenes creative team includes director of photography Larry Fong (300, Watchmen) and production designer Patrick Tatopoulos (300: Rise of an Empire), and from hisMan of Steel team, editor David Brenner, costume designer Michael Wilkinson, visual effects supervisor John DJ DesJardin, and Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer (The Lion King) working in conjunction with composer Junkie XL (Mad Max: Fury Road).

Warner Bros. Pictures presents, an Atlas Entertainment/Cruel and Unusual production, a Zack Snyder film, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. The film can be seen in IMAX, Dolby Cinema, 3D and 2D, and is being distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company. The film is sub-distributed by Times Media Films in South Africa. Check out batmanvsupermandawnofjustice.net and I can say for sure that it's neither Batman nor Superman who is the winner, it's the audience who has won by showering their love on all of DC Comics characters and have opened their hearts to Wonder Woman too! 

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@HuaweiZA Brings Premium @HarmanKardon #Audio Experience in #M2 MediaPad

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Huawei along with Harman/Kardon has launched a Premium Audio Experience in your hands by coming together to launch their new tablet named M2. People using Huawei’s M2 Tablet will have an opportunity to enjoy the rich sonic experience of Harman/Kardon, as the result of a new partnership that integrates that company’s leading audio technology into the 10-inch tablet. 

Founded in 1953 by music and art lovers Dr. Sidney Harman and Bernard Kardon, Harmon/Kardon is the world leader in audio and video industry, and is known it’s for innovative design and an enterprising spirit. In the M2 Tablet, Harman/Kardon will provide its cutting-edge Clari-Fi audio restoration technology designed recover the lost details of music and compensate for lost high frequency sounds in music, bringing optimal loss-less music and unbelievable surround stereo effect to listeners.

M2 Tablet Specifications:

Screen: 10.1", IPS, 1920X1200, FHD

Front Camera: 5MP, 

Rear Camera: 13 MP, autofocus, flash, F2.0

Size: 239.8mm*172.75mm*7.35mm

Weight: about 490g

CPU: Hisilicon Kirin 930, Quad 2.0GHz + Quad 1.5GHz

GPU: Mali-T628 MP4 680 MHz

ROM: 64 GB (premium edition)/16 GB (standard edition)

RAM: 3 GB LPDDR3 (premium edition)/2 GB LPDDR3 (standard edition)

Battery: 6660mAh Lithium Polymer

Sensors: Ambient light sensor, fingerprint, accelerometer, gyroscope, Hall sensor, compass

System: EMUI3.1, Android 5.1

Audio Hardware: Built-in microphone and four speakers

Handwriting feature: a stylus with 2048-level pressure sensitivity and high identification accuracy (premium edition)

Color: Luxurious Gold / Moonlight Silver

I am looking forward to review the actual device but on paper and at the launch event the device was powerful enough to produce some nice sound effects. 

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@SamsungSA Launching People #MixedTalents Campaign #Entrepreneurs

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Technology has the power to push people forward and spark innovation. More than that, technology has the power to unite people, fostering an environment to create solutions that are not only innovative in functionality, but also serve important social purposes. It is through such mediums that start-ups can find differentiation, become impactful and are grown sustain-ably. 

These are the thoughts of Michelle Potgieter, Director of Corporate Marketing and Communications at Samsung SA, who said “platforms which spark conversation are critical for the mixing of ideas and talents which ultimately lead to innovation.” Adding further she said, “Once you have innovation and technology contributing to business growth, especially in emerging markets such as our own, entrepreneurs have a greater chance of operating in these tough environments.”

South Africa has one of the highest unemployment rates globally, which is continuing to rise, according to the recently released Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS)**. From the survey results, the national unemployment rate in the second quarter of 2015 was 25.5%. The figure is especially high amongst the youth, currently standing at 36%. 

Based on these insights, Samsung identified an opportunity to create a technological platform that would serve to tackle and alleviate unemployment. This innovative offering was created in the form of a web-based tool that could look to change the makeup of how our economic structure, by offering entrepreneurs a mouthpiece to voice their ideas. 

Samsung approached Carol Koffman, a senior manager at Deloitte, and Jonathan Liebmann, the entrepreneur behind the rejuvenation of the Maboneng precinct, with the offer of being campaign experts that would engage with and mentor millennial business owners. 

In order to structure their approach, Carol and Jonathan conducted workshops, where groups of educated, unemployed young South Africans were asked about their opinions on the topic of unemployment. These workshop discussions allowed the millennials to share frustrations around starting their own business and the lack of opportunities and resources available to them.

Over a series of 8 workshops, Carol and Jonathan collaborated to find possible ways to address the issue of unemployment among South African youth. These workshops were published on Samsung’s various digital media platforms to increase awareness of the project. 

“We had to start somewhere as the problem is so big. It became clear that the youth we need to target are the ones that are leaving school at a tertiary level and are entering urban areas,” said Koffman. 

The final solution developed and revealed by Carol and Jonathan is a resource hub for entrepreneurs, essentially functioning as a “one-stop shop” for any and all requirements entrepreneurs would have. These include advice and direction on areas such as proposal writing, CV development, ideas-pitching to business, collaborations on new ideas, mentoring and coaching, on-the-job experience and access to funding, among many other areas of need. 

The hub is powered by an innovative Ideas Bank, which filters and vets entrepreneurial ideas according to type, industry, nature of impact and others, and then channels and matches these to the right business partner, coach, funder or business collaborations. 

It is therefore a truly collaborative, dynamic and open source, owned by the contributors and entrepreneurs themselves. Moreover, because it is on an integrated platform, the data that will be extracted will assist in influencing policy makers and leaders in entrepreneurial development.

In order to implement the “Ideas Bank” and eventually expand on the concept, Carol and Jonathan, with the support of Samsung, partnered with METIME, an online start-up company that specialises in creating employment opportunities. Their values and vision were perfectly aligned with Launching People’s key focus of alleviating the unemployment crisis in South Africa.

Although the full METIME solution will only roll out in June 2016, the BETA phase was successfully launched in February 2016. A group of millennials were chosen to submit their ideas that were vetted by a panel of experts, including our expert pair. Three applicants were selected, each receiving R50 000 in start-up capital and mentorship support to help kick-start their business dreams. 

“The team at Samsung is very proud of this initiative, as we see the development of our youth as a critical component to the future success of this country. We encourage all millennials with bright ideas to come forward and use the platform. South Africans are naturally innovative and are leaders in entrepreneurial initiatives – we as corporates need to develop and nurture these talents,” concluded Potgieter.

For more information on the campaign visit: www.launchingpeople.co.za and follow #MixedTalents on Twitter. 

*Samsung commissioned Masutane Consulting Services to conduct online research into over 300 young South Africans from ages 18 – 35 to gauge their perceptions on a range of issues. The research was entitled “Project Youth Debrief”.

**The QLFS was released by Statistics South Africa for the second quarter of 2015.

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The Future of Television @LGSouthAfrica #OLED

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Television is evolving right alongside tablets and smartphones. The innovative televisions of today are built with connectivity at their heart. These TVs are tapping into the endless possibilities offered by the ‘Internet of Things’, by converging all of your technologies into one place. Smart TVs allow you to access the internet and smartphone from the comfort of your own couch.

Similar to Moore’s law is Kurzweil’s Law of Accelerating Returns, which states that the capabilities of technology accelerate exponentially. The law can be clearly observed in the evolution of TV technology. TV in the 1970s was almost identical to TV in the 1950s, differentiated only by the presence of colour. Likewise, TV in the 1990s closely mirrored TV in the 1970s, being primarily distinguished by the addition of VCRs, cable, and video gaming systems as common accessories.

Looking at the slow lurch of technological progress in the latter half of the 20th century, and it is apparent that the pace of change has been dwarfed by the improvements made in the past 15 years alone. The catalyst for these changes began once manufacturers were no longer shackled by the limitations of cathode ray tubes. No longer reliant on bulky tubes, the capabilities of TVs began to grow exponentially. Picture quality drastically improved, screens grew in size and production became more cost-efficient. For the first time, TVs were able to offer with more colors, smaller bezels, and thinner casings.

It’s hard to imagine where television can go from here, but it’s clear that manufacturers are continuing to push the boundaries of what’s possible. LG Electronics, market leaders in consumer electronics unveiled a paper thin OLED television prototype that can be rolled up. Just as cathode ray tubes represented the turning point in television design, the unrivalled picture quality of OLED represents a similar turning point for TV innovation. OLED may prove to be the spark which causes TV technology to explode at an ever increasing rate.

OLED’s superior picture quality and flexibility make it the perfect display format for the next generation of smart devices. From form-fitting wearables and rollable TVs to smart automotive displays and bending mobile phones, OLED technology has the potential to turn sci-fi concepts into reality. The technology that powers OLED continues to improve with each passing day, meaning that the OLED era is even closer than you think.

2016 is set to be a banner year for OLED technology. A strong showing at CES 2016 allowed OLED to establish itself as the leading format for the next generation of televisions. LG’s OLED line won recognition at CES and found its way on to many best-in-show lists. Fortune stated that OLED “has been the best of the best in the television world for the past few years – and it’s not slowing down this year.

This rise in quality of television content has ushered in what critics have called, “The Golden Age of Television”. Critically-acclaimed shows like Game of Thrones and Breaking Bad have convinced viewers across the world that what’s on in their living room is just as exciting as whatever’s showing at the theatre.

Who needs to visit the cinema when today’s Ultra HD TVs and OLEDs can offer comparable levels of quality? Why bother owning a separate stereo system when sound bars take up so much less space and sound just as good? The times are coming where your every breathe will achieve the state of Entertainment Nirvana!

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@LGSouthAfrica #MiniBeam - Projecting Everything Everyday

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LG Electronics SA introduces a range of MiniBeam projectors designed to fit your lifestyle perfectly. What follows is the first article in a series of 10, covering prominent features of the LG MiniBeam range.

Whether you're a fashionista, techie, or are all about business, the LG MiniBeam is the perfect accessory which complements your lifestyle without needing any extra room. The LG MiniBeam projector range offers optimum versatility and portability. The current range is PV150G, PW600G, PW800G, PF1500G and PF1000U 

The LG Minibeam projector is so portable and easy to carry that you can carry it anywhere with you,be it the next outdoor party or that family camping trip. Place it in your living room or bedroom and the LG MiniBeam series blends in where you need it and better still, it stands out when in use.

To project a 100-inch picture, conventional projectors usually need to be positioned three to four meters from the screen or wall. This not only presents a problem for small living rooms, the power cord running from the projector to the outlet is unsightly and a safety hazard. What’s more, conventional projectors create a “no walk zone” in a large part of the living room between the projector and the screen. The LG Minibeam suffers from none of these limitations as a 100-inch display can be projected from a distance of only 38cm from the wall. This is only limited to the PF1000U. 

Each projector has a different level of lumens and a 100-inch class screen which gives you an authentic viewing experience. The LG range of projectors consists of the following lumens:

PV150G – 100 Lumens

PW600G – 600 Lumens

PW800G – 800 Lumens

PF1500G – 1400 Lumens

With built-in speakers, the LG MiniBeam provides crisp sound. The device is so versatile that you can also plug it into conventional speakers. It's not just portable, but stylish too. Not only is the MiniBeam's award-winning design compact and light but it also ticks the trendy box. You can Wirelessly stream sound directly from PF1500G and the PF1000U projector to bluetooth compatible sound system like home audio, headphone and portable speaker for a seamless listening experience.

Simplified connectivity best describes the LG MiniBeam. Pop in a thumb drive directly into the MiniBeam and project your favorite movies without a PC. The MiniBeam provides a USB Host including DivX, MP3, Photo and Office file viewer.Connect smart devices with real time mirroring of data wirelessly (limited to PV150G, PW800G, PF1500G and PF1000U), or by connecting it via HDMI cable.Your LG Minibeam also allows you the option to view documents and PDF files through an embedded Office file viewer for your presentations. 

If you are an avid gamer and are always looking to thrill your friends with top-notch viewing then then the Minibeam is the perfect device for you. Gamers get the added gaming experience by projecting their games through the available HDMI port. This projector also delivers an incredibly detailed, high quality picture. The picture quality is enhanced by the Triple XD Engine, a chip that is the result of LG’s 50 years of experience in the television industry. Able to display Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080), the projector employs a self-emitting RGB LED illumination system for the most natural shades and hues possible all the while running quietly at only 21dB in Eco Mode.

Find your perfect size and take your viewing experience to the next level with LG’s MiniBeam projector range. Looking forward to receive an actual device and review the same soon. 

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@Vodacom Launched @SamsungSA #S7 and #S7Edge Deals

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The long anticipated Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge is now available at all Vodacom stores on a 24 month Smart Plan package for R599 and R699 respectively. 

In addition to this offer, Vodacom is sweetening the deal by exclusively offering it’s customers an additional 6 GB data deal, a D-Link speaker or a wireless charger and access to Deezer free music streaming. The Deezer subscription is free for six months on any plan and only free for 12 months to customers on the Red plans. 

“This exclusive Vodacom offer of data, D-Link speaker or wireless charger and Deezer, will give our customers the advantage to explore the powerful performance of the Samsung Galaxy S7 with greater ease and speed, using SA’s Best Network”, says Davide Tacchino, Terminals Managing Executive. 

Created with today’s consumer lifestyle in mind, the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge is sleeker with a more refined design, advanced camera and streamlined software functionalities. 

The advanced camera delivers brighter and sharper images, even in low light. On the Galaxy S7 Edge, the advanced edge provides convenience and increased efficiency by creating easy shortcuts to users’ most loved functions such as email, selfie mode, panorama mode or third party applications. 

The powerful processor and bigger battery capacity ensure longer playing time, and the internal cooling system keeps the device from overheating. Game Launcher, a new add-on for gamers, allows users to manage battery consumption and minimize notifications. 

Whether it’s the seamless connection between Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge and the new Gear S2 Classic to monitor fitness, or connecting with Gear VR to “travel” the world – Samsung redefines what’s possible for the use of mobile solutions. 

For more product information, please visit www.vodacom.co.za

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@MicrosoftSA @Uber_RSA Created Unique Travel and Win Opportunity #WhoWillWin

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Microsoft Lumia and Uber broke a unique partnership to celebrate the release of new blockbuster Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice. The cinema event of the year sees two of the greatest comic book heroes, namely Superman and Batman, going toe to toe in Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice. Microsoft South Africa has partnered with Uber and Warner Bros. Pictures to provide fans with a cinematic experience to match the phenomenal stature of this titanic clash. 

“Fifty lucky people in both Cape Town and Johannesburg got to attend the preview of this 3D blockbuster on Wednesday 23 March with a friend,” says Michelle Wyne, Microsoft Marketing Manager for Mobile Devices. “Like Bruce Wayne, they will get the red carpet treatment, kicking off with ride in style in an UberBLACK.”

This chauffeured ride took them straight to the preview venue, where they were able to step into the shoes of Clark Kent by chronicling some of their favourite moments in the photo booth for possible inclusion in the social pages of the Daily Planet. Attendees also won some instant prizes in the Microsoft Lumia zone and set the stage for the evening’s main event by challenging their friends at the Xbox Station.

Pick your path to greatness: Gotham City or Metropolis

People entered the same by opening the Uber app and entering the code LumiaBATMAN or LumiaSUPERMAN in the Promotions tab. Once done and when they Re-opened the app after 30 minutes you will see a fourth tab as your unique Super Hero view pops up. 

“We are so excited to join forces with Microsoft Lumia and Warner Bros. Pictures to give riders the chance to attend the exclusive preview of the epic show down of Batman v Superman. Thank you to our partners for this opportunity, we are always looking for new ways to enhance the Uber experience”, says Alon Lits, General Manager Sub-Saharan Africa Uber.

This sweepstakes promotion was open to both new and existing Uber users who took a ride in Cape Town and Johannesburg. The 50 winners in each city were selected at random.

“Warner Bros. Pictures is delighted to partner with both Microsoft Lumia and Uber on the highly anticipated Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice release. Our partners have come up with an innovative and very trendy campaign which suits the film perfectly, and consumers will love every interaction from catching a personalised Batman or Superman Uber ride to the activation to seeing the film before it releases nationwide,” says Sue Dickinson, Marketing Manager: Warner Bros Pictures South Africa.

From director Zack Snyder (“Man of Steel”) comes “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice,” starring Oscar winner Ben Affleck (“Argo”) as Batman/Bruce Wayne and Henry Cavill (“Man of Steel,” “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.”) as Superman/Clark Kent in the characters’ first big-screen pairing. Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day saviour, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it’s ever known before.

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is being releases by Times Media Films and released on cinemas nationwide on 24 March 2016.

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@SamsungSA #2016 Predictions See The #IoT and #Mobility Connect and Serve

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Connectivity and user experiences driven by the Internet of Things (IoT) and mobility – the key trends to keep an eye on for Samsung Electronics South Africa in 2016. Organisations that are prepared to utilise technologies that leverage relationships and engagement are well placed to remain competitive in a challenging economy. The Business-to-Business (B2B) market is in a strong position to evolve alongside the changing demands of clients and provide the applications they will need to succeed.

“Mobile device penetration continues to rise and solutions that are capable of enhancing the mobile experience will be successful,” says Mike van Lier: Director of Enterprise Business Division (EBD) at Samsung South Africa. “The IoT has become more than just a phrase, it is now a way of doing business. The reliance on connectivity has increased year-on-year and this trend is likely to continue this year.”

It is important to note that, IoT is not just for the smartphone and tablet. Any smart technology, which includes white goods and printers, can be tailored and transformed to provide integrated data – making life easier for both businesses and consumers.1According to statistics, more than 50 billion appliances globally will be connected to the internet by 2020 with an economic value of nearly $US 2 billion. Africa has already adopted the technology with a total of 128 million people, 52% of the global market, connected to one another in the mobile and machine to machine spaces (M2M).

“A study by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers’ states, 57% of South Africa’s internet traffic comes from mobile devices. This ranks the country higher than many other developing countries on the mobile traffic scale. The smartphone population penetration is around 47% with 23 million active smartphone users2,” adds van Lier. “As a result, both retail and enterprise are in a unique position to take advantage of the technology and embrace deeper development and engagement.”

The connected retail space isn’t new, but the futuristic view is rapidly becoming a daily reality. As an example, consumers in Japan are already talking to lifelike robots instead of shop assistants. In South Africa, e-commerce is improving in both functionality and adoption – which offers an opportunity for businesses to improve their engagement with consumers. Nevertheless, foot traffic remains alive and well and this means that retailers must still invest in signage and messaging that is relevant and visible.

“Retailers need to merge the physical and digital to create inspirational and relevant shopping spaces,” says van Lier. “Consumers don’t just buy anymore; they want to experience and engage with a brand and product.

Samsung has invested in innovations that deliver targeted advertising solutions that form a part of every touchpoint in the shopping experience. Virtual fitting rooms, mirror displays and mall signage are all great ways of capturing consumers’ attention in a cluttered environment.”

Of course, connectivity is as important within the enterprise space and this year is likely to herald a shift in innovation and development. Office infrastructures are evolving to support the mobile employee and wireless technology is core to this process. IoT allows for the operational integration of connected devices to the right technology in order to allow communication to be effective.

“Truly efficient business settings depend on a reliable and fast network to meet the expanding demand for bandwidth,” says van Lier. “In order to support IoT and enterprise mobility, solutions such as Samsung’s WLAN platform assure improved end-user experiences with faster connectivity.”

Finally, the tedious processes of the past are about to be replaced by connected devices printing directly from anywhere and on any platform. “Cloud printing is just one of the ways in which offices will become smarter and more convenient,” concludes van Lier. “The applications are endless and the potential for streamlining business processes, improving productivity and saving on costs is already proven. IoT is here, what the organisation needs to do now is reevaluate the way it has been doing business. Trends contributing to a connected world are real and to stand out they have to implement solutions that map back to their strategic goals for long term success.”

To discover more, please visit Samsung's official website at www.samsung.com and official blog at global.samsungtomorrow.com.

Sources

1. We are Social Report 2015 (IoT)

2. Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers’ (KPCB’s)

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#ConnectingGreatness Lionel Messi - Global Brand Ambassador @HuaweiZA

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The best football player of the world will be the new Global brand ambassador of the brand leader in smartphones. Lionel’s passion inspires millions worldwide to strive for excellence and connect with greatness as Huawei does by innovating in communication

Huawei, global leading company in ICT and telecommunication solutions, announces Lionel Messi’s appointment as the latest Global Brand Ambassador to the company. The partnership with Lionel Messi showcases the brand’s alignment with people and brands that demonstrate, and strive towards its shared value of connecting greatness. 

Challenges test our desire to achieve what we want and love. To connect with greatness, we have to value the growth, learning, experiences and struggles as the parts of our story that took us where we are now. Those who understand that are always pursuing not success but challenges, to be better. That is what makes Huawei and Lionel Messi a perfect fit.

“Lionel Messi will help our brand to encourage people to focus, persevere and breakthrough; to connect with greatness, especially in Europe, Asia, and Latin America, where Huawei puts great devotions. We both honor the path we walked to what we have achieved, and with each new challenge we renew our commitment to find the path to success.” said, Kevin Ho, President, Handset Business, Huawei Consumer BG.

By connecting greatness, we demonstrate our passion to our customers. This concept also mirrors Lionel’s life and career. Lionel and his family did everything they could, including leaving their home country, to connect Lionel’s life with his aspirations and dreams of playing professional football.

“We are happy to announce our collaboration with an extraordinary individual who inspires people all over the world to pursue their dreams, to face challenges to become better with each day. A man who shares a lot of the same values with the Huawei brand and who is always looking for opportunities to reach greatness.” said Tyrone Liu, CEO Consumer Business Group for Huawei Latin America.

Huawei believes that sports are a great way in which people enrich their lives and that is why our commitment towards sports in general, and football in particular, is so strong. In the last few years, we have invested in several teams – like the América, Santa Fe, Sporting Cristal, Arsenal, Atlético de Madrid and the AC Milan – that inspire people all over the world and in players who we believe share our brand values such as Robert Lewandowski and Alexis Sánchez, and now Lionel Messi.

Lionel Messi said: “You have to fight to reach your dream. You have to sacrifice and go all in, always looking forward to achieving greatness. The day you think there are no improvements to be made, you have to keep working for reaching other achievements.”

Driven by its obsession to innovation and commitment to excellence, Huawei has now become the top 3 smartphone manufactures around the world. The superior performance and outstanding design of flagship models from Mate, P and G series have become one of the popular premium mobile decides among the high-end consumers worldwide. The Mate 8 is designed for smart business professionals who are after a new style. Since its official launch on 26th November 2015, Huawei has shipped around 3 million Mate 8 smartphones to consumers all over the world.

I wish this association All the very Best and I hope to meet Lionel Messi if he ever comes to South Africa during the launch of the latest Huawei Smartphone. 

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LG's G5 Smartphone Wins 33 Awards #MWC2016 @LGSouthAfrica

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LG Electronics unveiled globally its highly anticipated LG G5 smartphone at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona on 22 February 2016. The world’s best mobile event of the year can be summarized as attracting over 100,000 attendees, from 204 countries and covered by more than 3600 members of the international press and media. LG Electronics amassed a total of 33 awards at the MWC 2016 including the event’s top honor, Best Mobile Handsets & Devices Award, securing status as the most honored company at the show. The wins highlighted the Modular Type innovation behind LG’s latest flagship smartphone, the LG G5 and Friends, demonstrating LG brand strength and equity. Life’s Good When You Play More can definitely be said for LG as G5 fortifies the LG brand in equity and strength. 

The flagship G5 offers a brand new design with a sleek, metal uni-body featuring a Slide-out Battery and a Modular Type design that gives a greater smartphone experience. Complete with LG Friends, a collection of companion devices, the G5 can be transformed into a digital camera, Hi-Fi player and more. The G5 measures 149.4 x 73.9 x 7.7mm, and is not curved like its predecessor, it is smaller and easier to hold thanks to its 5.3-inch display. LG has retained the microSD card slot and removable battery, even with the metal unibody look, it does this with an innovative new design.

“This year LG focused on the design and user experience instead of packing just the latest tech available on the G5,” said Deon Prinsloo, General Manager for LG Mobile South Africa. “The G5 is an ideal example of how the best optimized technologies come together to meet consumers’ needs, catapulting the LG brand as the best company in bringing intelligent product features, intuitive functionality, and exceptional performance.”

There's more than one LG G5 camera on the back of the phone, and that's exciting news if you ever had to back up in order to properly snap a wide photo. It includes both normal angle and wide angle lenses, reaching as far as 135 degrees, wider than the human eye.

The LG G5 offers many other innovations designed to revolutionize today’s mobile lifestyle, such as:

Qualcomm® Quick Charge™ 3.0

The LG G5 offers Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 for incredibly fast charging. By employing an intelligent algorithm, Quick Charge 3.0 is 27 percent faster and 45 percent more efficient than the previous generation. 

Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 820 Processor

The LG G5 is equipped with the powerful yet energy-efficient Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor that offers advanced features such as 64-bit performance, Adreno 530 graphics and lower-power Hexagon DSP as well as Qualcomm Spectra™ 14-bit dual image signal processors (ISPs) designed to deliver high resolution DSLR-quality images and additional power savings. The Snapdragon 820 processor also has an integrated X12 LTE modem that supports Category 12 download speeds of up to 600 Mbps and LTE Category 13 uplink speeds of up to 150 Mbps.

Compared to the previous Snapdragon 810, Qualcomm Technologies’ most advanced CPU architecture offers double the speed and power savings. Adreno 530 graphics demonstrate up to 40 percent faster graphics performance and up to 40 percent more power efficiency. Snapdragon 820 supports 4K capture and playback at four times more than the resolution of 1080p, enabling users to watch and capture their daily moments in stunning detail and clarity. The processor is also optimized for VR, generating quality pixels and life-like colors to deliver the ultimate VR experience to G5 users.

Looking forward to the phone to be launched in South Africa and check out these amazing new powerful performance features. 

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@HuaweiZA and @Takealot Partner For #Digital #Easter #HuaweiHunt

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The Huawei Consumer Business Group (BG) sprung another surprise and proudly announced their partnership with Takealot on a digital Easter treasure hunt. The treasure hunt is live from today and runs until the 31st of March 2016 on Takealot.com. Consumers need to spot the Easter egg image on a product in the Huawei catalogue. Consumers then need to share that product link on social media and need to tag Takealot and include the hashtag, #HuaweiHunt. A winner will be randomly selected from all valid entries on the day and notified the following day. 

“Our national Easter treasure hunt is running at the moment and we wanted to spread the love to our online community. The partnership between Takealot is a valued partnership that we hope will be the start of many exciting things to come in future”, said Charlene Munilall, the Huawei General Manager Consumer Business Group South Africa.

I will try to win the goodies too but I am sure there will be a lot of lucky winners everyday! The rules for the contest are posted at - http://www.takealot.com/competitions/takealot-huaweihunt

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Twitter: twitter.com/HuaweiZA

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A6 #BeoPlay @BangOlufsenSA Feel the Music At Home

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B&O PLAY by BANG & OLUFSEN introduces BeoPlay A6 speaker system. Designed to fit a modern lifestyle with multiple work and leisure locations around the house the unique shape spreads the sound to the entire room and maintains an ambient character no matter where you are. BeoPlay A6 features an innovative tap and swipe interface, a smooth connection with almost all streaming standards and a unique cover collaboration with Kvadrat, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of design textiles.

“BeoPlay A6 is an exciting new addition to the B&O PLAY line-up. We wanted to create a flexible and powerful music system tailored to the dynamic life of the modern music lover. As with all B&O PLAY products it features the characteristically balanced Bang & Olufsen Signature Sound, but this time there is a twist to the acoustic principles; The unique shape, angling of the five powerful speaker units and refined digital signal processing ensure that no matter where you are located in relation to BeoPlay A6, the spacious and detailed sound will surprise you”, says Henrik Taudorf Lorensen, VP of B&O PLAY.

BeoPlay A6 was designed by award-winning Danish designer Jakob Wagner. To him the acoustic vision was the starting point when designing BeoPlay A6.

“In a way I have designed BeoPlay A6 the same way I design a piece of furniture, however here form follows sound and interaction. It’s intuitive yet surprising shape always “plays to you” no matter where you are and generates a much more intimate relationship than you would normally get from a conventional music system. BeoPlay A6 can blend in gracefully with almost any interior yet stand out with its distinct character. No matter if you place it freely, in a corner or on the wall it will become the centre of social interaction like a contemporary jukebox”, says Jakob Wagner.

Easy and intuitive to use

You can control your music directly on BeoPlay A6 by tapping or swiping the innovative touch interface, a system introduced with the award-winning BeoPlay A9, or you can simply use your mobile device.

Connect to any music

BeoPlay A6 allows you to stream music through AirPlay, DLNA or Bluetooth 4.0 and enjoy integrated access to streaming services like Spotify, Deezer and Internet radio TuneIn. The integrated software will also be compatible with almost any future standards.

Pure power under the hood

BeoPlay A6 is a five-channel speaker with four speakers on the front and one full-tone driver pointing backwards that maximize the spaciousness of the sound. Each speaker has its own dedicated digital amplifier.

Collaboration with Kvadrat

The custom-made textile on the front cover is the result of a close collaboration with Kvadrat, one of

Europe’s leading manufacturers of design textiles. The delicate weaving pattern of sophisticated multi-coloured threads provides both acoustic transparency and a strong, visual appearance.

Ready for BeoLink Multiroom

BeoPlay A6 features BeoLink Multiroom technology, which unites your B&O PLAY and Bang & Olufsen products into one liberating wireless system. With BeoLink Multiroom you can play different music in different rooms or let one tune flow throughout your home. Start the music with a single tap on BeoPlay A6.

Blends in with almost any interior setting

BeoPlay A6 will be available in four colours: Light Grey, Dusty Blue, Dark Rose and Dark Grey. For a full introduction of BeoPlay A6, please go to: www.beoplay.com/a6

This is one of the most good looking speakers with awesome sound. I love my small Bose speakers but these one are really awesome to have at home.

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