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China: Veteran Rescues Driver from Sinking Car in Jiangsu 2

On October 14, 2025, in Taizhou, Jiangsu, a retired soldier jumped into a river and smashed a car window with a brick to save a trapped driver, pulling them to safety as bystanders watched.

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Nigeria: Police Use Tear Gas on Protesters Demanding Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

Nigerian police fired tear gas to disperse demonstrators who gathered in the capital, Abuja, on Monday, October 20, demanding the release of separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu. The #FreeNnamdiKanu protests oppose the continued detention of Kanu, who remains in custody since 2021 on terrorism charges.

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China: Tourists and Locals Rescue Yaks from Mud Pit in Qinghai

In Qinghai, China, tourists and locals joined forces with an excavator operator to rescue four yaks stuck in deep mud on September 30, 2025. After spotting the trapped animals, the tourists alerted a herdsman and enlisted help from a nearby construction site. Working for nearly an hour, they freed all four yaks safely. The herdsman said the rescue prevented losses of over RMB 40,000.

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US: Gold Fire Spurs Evacuation Order Near Big Bear, California

The Gold Fire, a brush fire in the San Bernardino County area of Holcomb Valley near Big Bear, erupted Monday morning, August 4. No structures have been threatened, but evacuation order was in effect for the Holcomb Campground as firefighters continued to battle the blaze.

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US: Severe Weather Brings Heavy Rain, Causing Flash Flooding in Iowa 2

Severe weather swept through Iowa on Friday, July 11, bringing the threat of tornadoes and flash flooding to the area. At Iowa Speedway in Newton, the IndyCar practice session was suspended due to a tornado warning. This video shows flooded roads in Davenport.

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US: Strong Winds, Heavy Rain Lash Philadelphia Region 2

Severe thunderstorms moved across Pennsylvania on Monday, June 30, bringing heavy rains and strong winds to affected areas, including the Philadelphia region, and prompting flash flood warnings.

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Australia: Record Flooding Batters Northern NSW After Heavy Rainfall 7

Flooding has battered cities and towns across the Mid-North Coast and the Hunter Region in northern New South Wales, leaving many residents stranded or forced to evacuate after days of heavy rainfall. In the city of Taree, the Manning River surpassed its 1929 record of six meters and was still rising as of Wednesday morning, May 21. Authorities have issued 13 emergency-level alerts. This video shows a man trying to save his mowers from the flooding.

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US: Greer Fire in Eastern Arizona Prompts Evacuations, Road Closures

A wildfire raged in Greer, Eastern Arizona, on Tuesday, May 13, burning over 3,600 acres. The fire prompted evacuations and road closures and reportedly destroyed multiple structures.

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Indonesia: Overflowing Ciliwung River Causes Widespread Flooding In Jakarta

The Ciliwung River overflowed due to heavy rainfall, triggering flash floods in South and East Jakarta on Monday, March 3. Residents in Kampung Melayu Village, East Jakarta, were evacuated as floodwaters rose.

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US: Pileup Closes Interstate 70 In Southern Illinois

A multiple-car pileup occurred on Interstate 70 near Greenup, Illinois, on Sunday, January 5, forcing the closure of the highway in both directions.

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US: 2 Dead, 19 Injured In Small Plane Crash Near Fullerton Airport

Two people were killed, and 19 others were injured following a small plane crash near Fullerton Airport in Orange County on Thursday, January 2.

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UK: Storm Bert Triggers Severe Flooding Across England And Wales 2

Storm Bert struck England and Wales on Saturday, November 23, bringing heavy rain, power outages, and traffic disruptions, while triggering severe flooding in multiple regions. Over 100 flood warnings were issued across the UK. This video shows the rising river in Ludlow, Shropshire.

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US: Cold Front Brings Snow, Low Temperatures To Northern Utah

A winter weather advisory was in effect for northern Utah on Saturday, November 16, as a cold front moved through, bringing snow and low temperatures to the area.

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US: Crater Road Fire In Maui Burns More Than 400 Acres

The Crater Road Fire, a brush fire that erupted on Wednesday, July 10, has burned over 400 acres one mile from the Haleakala National Park entrance In Hawaii's Maui island. Staff residents of the park were evacuated on Thursday. Crews were battling the fire since Wednesday evening but were able to contain 50% of the blaze as of 17:30 on Thursday.

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US: Crater Road Fire In Maui Burns More Than 400 Acres 3

The Crater Road Fire, a brush fire that erupted on Wednesday, July 10, has burned over 400 acres one mile from the Haleakala National Park entrance In Hawaii's Maui island. Staff residents of the park were evacuated on Thursday. Crews were battling the fire since Wednesday evening but were able to contain 50% of the blaze as of 17:30 on Thursday.

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US: Crater Road Fire In Maui Burns More Than 400 Acres 2

The Crater Road Fire, a brush fire that erupted on Wednesday, July 10, has burned over 400 acres one mile from the Haleakala National Park entrance In Hawaii's Maui island. Staff residents of the park were evacuated on Thursday. Crews were battling the fire since Wednesday evening but were able to contain 50% of the blaze as of 17:30 on Thursday.

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US: Fast-Moving ‘Post Fire’ Rages In Gorman, Southern California

A brush fire, dubbed the Post Fire, that broke out near Interstate 5 in Gorman, Southern California on Saturday, June 15, quickly spread due to strong winds and burned thousands of acres and forced evacuations. As of Sunday afternoon, the fire exploded to 12,265 acres with 2% containment.

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XR bus

Photo taken on May 31, 2024, shows a so-called XR or cross reality bus in front of JR Fukui Station in Fukui city in the central Japan prefecture of Fukui ahead of the start of its commercial service the following day. The bus, operated by West Japan Railway Co., is intended to promote sightseeing spots in Fukui Prefecture by having tourists visiting the prefecture experience virtual reality and augmented reality worlds while riding the bus.

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XR bus

Photo taken on May 31, 2024, shows the interior of a so-called XR or cross reality bus ridden by journalists in Fukui city in the central Japan prefecture of Fukui on May 31, 2024, ahead of the start of its commercial service the following day. The bus, operated by West Japan Railway Co., is intended to promote sightseeing spots in Fukui Prefecture by having tourists visiting the prefecture experience virtual reality and augmented reality worlds while riding the bus.

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XR bus

A Tyrannosaurus image is projected on the ceiling of a so-called XR or cross reality bus ridden by journalists in Fukui city in the central Japan prefecture of Fukui on May 31, 2024, ahead of the start of its commercial service the following day. The bus, operated by West Japan Railway Co., is intended to promote sightseeing spots in Fukui Prefecture, which is known for its dinosaur fossils, by having tourists visiting the prefecture experience virtual reality and augmented reality worlds while riding the bus.

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Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 10

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

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Australia: Mass Stranding Of Pilot Whales At Toby’s Inlet Near Dunsborough 9

More than a hundred pilot whales were stranded at Toby's Inlet near Dunsborough, Western Australia, on Thursday, April 25. Beachgoers helped pour water on the whales on shore as they were being directed back to the sea. Among the 4 pods of about 160 whales that were stranded, 28 died.

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XR experience exhibition held in Austin, U.S.

STORY: XR experience exhibition held in Austin, U.S. SHOOTING TIME: March 12, 2024 DATELINE: March 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:00 LOCATION: AUSTIN, U.S. CATEGORY: SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the exhibition STORYLINE: During the South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference and Festivals held in Austin, Texas in U.S. from March 8 to 16, an extended reality (XR) experience exhibition was held. It brings the attendees into the virtual world. The projects presented in the exhibition emphasize storytelling and art in an immersive world. Virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) technologies are finding new ways to enhance people's ability to perceive the world and are redefining how they experience the world. One of the VR films is "Escape to Shanghai." Created by Illinois Holocaust Museum and the award-winning production company East City Films, Escape to Shanghai chronicles the story of holocaust survivor Doris Fogel as she and her family fled war-torn Europe and found refuge in

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Lantern Festival celebration held in China's Xiong'an New Area

STORY: Lantern Festival celebration held in China's Xiong'an New Area SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 23, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: XIONG'AN NEW AREA, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the celebration STORYLINE: A music-themed celebration of the Lantern Festival was held in Xiong'an New Area, north China's Hebei Province, on Friday. During the event, the musical performance combines virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and digital virtual host with other cutting-edge technologies. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Xiong'an New Area, China. (XHTV)

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New job in new era: digital twin application technician

STORY: New job in new era: digital twin application technician SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 25, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:34 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of digital twin application related industry 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CUI SHENGJI, Technical advisor of the Motion Capture Studio at National Animation Industry Park's Public Technology Service Platform STORYLINE: Due to advancements in technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR), many individuals have discovered opportunities to delve into the realm of digital twin applications. In June 2022, this profession was added to the list of China's newly recognized occupations by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security. Cui Shengji in this profession unveils what his team is working on. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CUI SHENGJI, Technical advisor of the Motion Capture Studio at National Animation Industry Park's Public Technology Service Platform "D

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[Breaking News] Content-experience bus in central Japan

TOKONAME, Japan Kyodo - Video taken on Nov. 21, 2023, shows the interior of a bus that provides virtual and augmented reality experience linked to the view from the windows unveiled by Toyota Boshoku Corp. in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan. (Kyodo)

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Content-experience bus in central Japan

Photo taken on Nov. 21, 2023, shows the exterior of a bus that provides virtual and augmented reality experience linked to the view from the windows unveiled by Toyota Boshoku Corp. in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan.

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Content-experience bus in central Japan

Photo taken on Nov. 21, 2023, shows the interior of a bus that provides virtual and augmented reality experience linked to the view from the windows unveiled by Toyota Boshoku Corp. in Tokoname, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan.

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Shanghai Film Festival Digital Film and Television Experience exhibition

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 12, 2023 - Citizens experience the Digital film and television Experience exhibition at the Shanghai Film Festival in Shanghai, China, June 12, 2023. The event gathered the representative equipment of several technological waves around the world in the past 30 years, the full landscape of 360-degree screen projection cinema, vertical interactive experience, virtual reality (VR) drama, augmented reality (AR), extended reality (XR) devices and other immersive experience equipment. A large number of science fiction, fantasy, magic and artistic digital film and television works and high-tech games appeared at the event.

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Shanghai Film Festival Digital Film and Television Experience exhibition

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 12, 2023 - Citizens experience the Digital film and television Experience exhibition at the Shanghai Film Festival in Shanghai, China, June 12, 2023. The event gathered the representative equipment of several technological waves around the world in the past 30 years, the full landscape of 360-degree screen projection cinema, vertical interactive experience, virtual reality (VR) drama, augmented reality (AR), extended reality (XR) devices and other immersive experience equipment. A large number of science fiction, fantasy, magic and artistic digital film and television works and high-tech games appeared at the event.

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Shanghai Film Festival Digital Film and Television Experience exhibition

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 12, 2023 - Citizens experience the Digital film and television Experience exhibition at the Shanghai Film Festival in Shanghai, China, June 12, 2023. The event gathered the representative equipment of several technological waves around the world in the past 30 years, the full landscape of 360-degree screen projection cinema, vertical interactive experience, virtual reality (VR) drama, augmented reality (AR), extended reality (XR) devices and other immersive experience equipment. A large number of science fiction, fantasy, magic and artistic digital film and television works and high-tech games appeared at the event.

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Shanghai Film Festival Digital Film and Television Experience exhibition

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 12, 2023 - Citizens experience the Digital film and television Experience exhibition at the Shanghai Film Festival in Shanghai, China, June 12, 2023. The event gathered the representative equipment of several technological waves around the world in the past 30 years, the full landscape of 360-degree screen projection cinema, vertical interactive experience, virtual reality (VR) drama, augmented reality (AR), extended reality (XR) devices and other immersive experience equipment. A large number of science fiction, fantasy, magic and artistic digital film and television works and high-tech games appeared at the event.

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Shanghai Film Festival Digital Film and Television Experience exhibition

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 12, 2023 - Citizens experience the Digital film and television Experience exhibition at the Shanghai Film Festival in Shanghai, China, June 12, 2023. The event gathered the representative equipment of several technological waves around the world in the past 30 years, the full landscape of 360-degree screen projection cinema, vertical interactive experience, virtual reality (VR) drama, augmented reality (AR), extended reality (XR) devices and other immersive experience equipment. A large number of science fiction, fantasy, magic and artistic digital film and television works and high-tech games appeared at the event.

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Shanghai Film Festival Digital Film and Television Experience exhibition

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 12, 2023 - Citizens experience the Digital film and television Experience exhibition at the Shanghai Film Festival in Shanghai, China, June 12, 2023. The event gathered the representative equipment of several technological waves around the world in the past 30 years, the full landscape of 360-degree screen projection cinema, vertical interactive experience, virtual reality (VR) drama, augmented reality (AR), extended reality (XR) devices and other immersive experience equipment. A large number of science fiction, fantasy, magic and artistic digital film and television works and high-tech games appeared at the event.

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Shanghai Film Festival Digital Film and Television Experience exhibition

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 12, 2023 - Citizens experience the Digital film and television Experience exhibition at the Shanghai Film Festival in Shanghai, China, June 12, 2023. The event gathered the representative equipment of several technological waves around the world in the past 30 years, the full landscape of 360-degree screen projection cinema, vertical interactive experience, virtual reality (VR) drama, augmented reality (AR), extended reality (XR) devices and other immersive experience equipment. A large number of science fiction, fantasy, magic and artistic digital film and television works and high-tech games appeared at the event.

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Shanghai Film Festival Digital Film and Television Experience exhibition

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 12, 2023 - Citizens experience the Digital film and television Experience exhibition at the Shanghai Film Festival in Shanghai, China, June 12, 2023. The event gathered the representative equipment of several technological waves around the world in the past 30 years, the full landscape of 360-degree screen projection cinema, vertical interactive experience, virtual reality (VR) drama, augmented reality (AR), extended reality (XR) devices and other immersive experience equipment. A large number of science fiction, fantasy, magic and artistic digital film and television works and high-tech games appeared at the event.

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Shanghai Film Festival Digital Film and Television Experience exhibition

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 12, 2023 - Citizens experience the Digital film and television Experience exhibition at the Shanghai Film Festival in Shanghai, China, June 12, 2023. The event gathered the representative equipment of several technological waves around the world in the past 30 years, the full landscape of 360-degree screen projection cinema, vertical interactive experience, virtual reality (VR) drama, augmented reality (AR), extended reality (XR) devices and other immersive experience equipment. A large number of science fiction, fantasy, magic and artistic digital film and television works and high-tech games appeared at the event.

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Shanghai Film Festival Digital Film and Television Experience exhibition

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 12, 2023 - Citizens experience the Digital film and television Experience exhibition at the Shanghai Film Festival in Shanghai, China, June 12, 2023. The event gathered the representative equipment of several technological waves around the world in the past 30 years, the full landscape of 360-degree screen projection cinema, vertical interactive experience, virtual reality (VR) drama, augmented reality (AR), extended reality (XR) devices and other immersive experience equipment. A large number of science fiction, fantasy, magic and artistic digital film and television works and high-tech games appeared at the event.

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Shanghai Film Festival Digital Film and Television Experience exhibition

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 12, 2023 - Citizens experience the Digital film and television Experience exhibition at the Shanghai Film Festival in Shanghai, China, June 12, 2023. The event gathered the representative equipment of several technological waves around the world in the past 30 years, the full landscape of 360-degree screen projection cinema, vertical interactive experience, virtual reality (VR) drama, augmented reality (AR), extended reality (XR) devices and other immersive experience equipment. A large number of science fiction, fantasy, magic and artistic digital film and television works and high-tech games appeared at the event.

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Shanghai Film Festival Digital Film and Television Experience exhibition

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 12, 2023 - Citizens experience the Digital film and television Experience exhibition at the Shanghai Film Festival in Shanghai, China, June 12, 2023. The event gathered the representative equipment of several technological waves around the world in the past 30 years, the full landscape of 360-degree screen projection cinema, vertical interactive experience, virtual reality (VR) drama, augmented reality (AR), extended reality (XR) devices and other immersive experience equipment. A large number of science fiction, fantasy, magic and artistic digital film and television works and high-tech games appeared at the event.

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Shanghai Film Festival Digital Film and Television Experience exhibition

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 12, 2023 - Citizens experience the Digital film and television Experience exhibition at the Shanghai Film Festival in Shanghai, China, June 12, 2023. The event gathered the representative equipment of several technological waves around the world in the past 30 years, the full landscape of 360-degree screen projection cinema, vertical interactive experience, virtual reality (VR) drama, augmented reality (AR), extended reality (XR) devices and other immersive experience equipment. A large number of science fiction, fantasy, magic and artistic digital film and television works and high-tech games appeared at the event.

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Shanghai Film Festival Digital Film and Television Experience exhibition

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 12, 2023 - Citizens experience the Digital film and television Experience exhibition at the Shanghai Film Festival in Shanghai, China, June 12, 2023. The event gathered the representative equipment of several technological waves around the world in the past 30 years, the full landscape of 360-degree screen projection cinema, vertical interactive experience, virtual reality (VR) drama, augmented reality (AR), extended reality (XR) devices and other immersive experience equipment. A large number of science fiction, fantasy, magic and artistic digital film and television works and high-tech games appeared at the event.

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Shanghai Film Festival Digital Film and Television Experience exhibition

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 12, 2023 - Citizens experience the Digital film and television Experience exhibition at the Shanghai Film Festival in Shanghai, China, June 12, 2023. The event gathered the representative equipment of several technological waves around the world in the past 30 years, the full landscape of 360-degree screen projection cinema, vertical interactive experience, virtual reality (VR) drama, augmented reality (AR), extended reality (XR) devices and other immersive experience equipment. A large number of science fiction, fantasy, magic and artistic digital film and television works and high-tech games appeared at the event.

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Shanghai Film Festival Digital Film and Television Experience exhibition

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 12, 2023 - Citizens experience the Digital film and television Experience exhibition at the Shanghai Film Festival in Shanghai, China, June 12, 2023. The event gathered the representative equipment of several technological waves around the world in the past 30 years, the full landscape of 360-degree screen projection cinema, vertical interactive experience, virtual reality (VR) drama, augmented reality (AR), extended reality (XR) devices and other immersive experience equipment. A large number of science fiction, fantasy, magic and artistic digital film and television works and high-tech games appeared at the event.

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Shanghai Film Festival Digital Film and Television Experience exhibition

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 12, 2023 - Citizens experience the Digital film and television Experience exhibition at the Shanghai Film Festival in Shanghai, China, June 12, 2023. The event gathered the representative equipment of several technological waves around the world in the past 30 years, the full landscape of 360-degree screen projection cinema, vertical interactive experience, virtual reality (VR) drama, augmented reality (AR), extended reality (XR) devices and other immersive experience equipment. A large number of science fiction, fantasy, magic and artistic digital film and television works and high-tech games appeared at the event.

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Shanghai Film Festival Digital Film and Television Experience exhibition

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 12, 2023 - Citizens experience the Digital film and television Experience exhibition at the Shanghai Film Festival in Shanghai, China, June 12, 2023. The event gathered the representative equipment of several technological waves around the world in the past 30 years, the full landscape of 360-degree screen projection cinema, vertical interactive experience, virtual reality (VR) drama, augmented reality (AR), extended reality (XR) devices and other immersive experience equipment. A large number of science fiction, fantasy, magic and artistic digital film and television works and high-tech games appeared at the event.

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Shanghai Film Festival Digital Film and Television Experience exhibition

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 12, 2023 - Citizens experience the Digital film and television Experience exhibition at the Shanghai Film Festival in Shanghai, China, June 12, 2023. The event gathered the representative equipment of several technological waves around the world in the past 30 years, the full landscape of 360-degree screen projection cinema, vertical interactive experience, virtual reality (VR) drama, augmented reality (AR), extended reality (XR) devices and other immersive experience equipment. A large number of science fiction, fantasy, magic and artistic digital film and television works and high-tech games appeared at the event.

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Shanghai Film Festival Digital Film and Television Experience exhibition

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 12, 2023 - Citizens experience the Digital film and television Experience exhibition at the Shanghai Film Festival in Shanghai, China, June 12, 2023. The event gathered the representative equipment of several technological waves around the world in the past 30 years, the full landscape of 360-degree screen projection cinema, vertical interactive experience, virtual reality (VR) drama, augmented reality (AR), extended reality (XR) devices and other immersive experience equipment. A large number of science fiction, fantasy, magic and artistic digital film and television works and high-tech games appeared at the event.

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Integrated Systems Europe 2023 held in Barcelona, Spain

STORY: Integrated Systems Europe 2023 held in Barcelona, Spain DATELINE: Feb. 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. shots of main entrances at the venue 2. shots of exhibits at the fair STORYLINE: The third edition of Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) kicked off on Tuesday in Barcelona, Spain, with over a thousand exhibiting companies. The four-day fair, a leading audiovisual congress in the world, is expected to see about 52,000 visitors, according to organizers. Among the participating firms are some of the industry's leading brands, such as Absen, Blackmagic Design, Google, LG, and Sony. Some of the cutting-edge inventions on show at the fair include 8K screens, immersive audiovisuals, augmented and virtual reality, surround sound, and 3D video projections. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Barcelona, Spain. (XHTV)

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CES 2023 concludes in U.S. Las Vegas featuring innovations in consumer technology

STORY: CES 2023 concludes in U.S. Las Vegas featuring innovations in consumer technology DATELINE: Jan. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 0:03:17 LOCATION: LAS VEGAS, U.S. CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1 various of exhibitors and attendees at the 2023 CES STORYLINE: The 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the world's premier tech show, concluded in the U.S. city of Las Vegas on Sunday. The four-day show drew more than 3,200 exhibitors from over 170 countries and regions. Hundreds of Chinese companies participated in the show, including well-known brands like TCL, Lenovo and Hisense as well as many startups. CES 2023 highlighted innovations in sustainability, transportation and mobility, digital health, artificial intelligence, virtual reality and augmented reality, smart homes, robotics and more. As in past years, automotive technology took center stage at CES 2023. The automotive sector was bigger than ever, making it one of the largest auto shows in the world with nearly 300 exhibitors in West Hall of Las