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Panasonic Corporation announced today the launch of Conductive Ventures II, with a commitment of $150 million, a 50% increase from the first fund. Headquartered in California, the new fund will invest in expansion stage enterprise software and hardware technology companies in areas including artificial intelligence, financial technology, digital health, future of work, commerce, autonomous vehicle technologies and advanced manufacturing, among others. The first fund invested in companies such as Ambiq Micro, Blueshift, CSC Generation, Desktop Metal, Gen. G, Jackpocket, Proterra, Self, Sprinklr, Survata and Versatile. Despite the young vintage of Fund I, one of its first investments, Desktop Metal, has announced its intention to go public. 

Panasonic Corporation of North America today announced eight installers in four states have been promoted to the Elite and Premium tiers of its Residential Solar Installer Program. These promotions enable more homeowners to access the industry-leading Panasonic Solar Modules HIT® portfolio, as well as high levels of customer service excellence.

Panasonic is delighted to announce the new LUMIX S5, a new hybrid full-frame mirrorless camera that achieves both excellent performance in photo/video and stunning mobility for serious photographers and videographers.

Panasonic has announced that they will be releasing firmware update programs for the LUMIX Digital Single Lens Mirrorless cameras S1R, S1H and S1 to enhance functions and usability by the end of 2020.  

Technics today unveiled its new Premium Class OTTAVA™ f SC-C70MK2. Technics created this model by further refining the sound quality, function and design of the preceding SC-C70 model, a compact all-in-one system highly acclaimed in the market for casual enjoyment of high-quality music. 

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company launched the SoundSlayer Gaming Speaker (SC-HTB01). Designed in collaboration with SQUARE ENIX® Co., Ltd. specifically for gamers, the SoundSlayer offers a vast sound field to enhance consumers’ playing experiences and will be available for purchase in September 2020.

Technics unveiled its first Reference Class integrated amplifier, SU-R1000. The Reference Class products are developed in pursue of Technics’ insatiable desire to deliver ultimate sound quality to customers, and they offer premium musical experience the Technics brand is known for. The SE-R1, Technics’ first Reference Class stereo power amplifier introduced in 2014, featured many new and original digital technologies such as LAPC (Load Adaptive Phase Calibration) for realising ideal impulse response and JENO (Jitter Elimination and Noise-Shaping Optimization) Engine for achieving high-quality, high-precision PWM signal conversion with minimum jitter. Boasting precise sound image and expansive sound ambience, the SE-R1 was received with open arms by the market and marked the dawn of the digital amplifier age. The SL-1000R turntable system released in 2018 fused digital control technology with traditional analogue technology at high levels. Combined with the overwhelmingly powerful torque and accurate and smooth rotation performance, this turntable realised unprecedented quietness and sound dynamism unattained by any conventional record player.

NEWARK, N.J.  – Panasonic System Solutions Company of North America today announced availability of its AW-UE100 Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ) camera to address the increasing demand to create streamlined productions that deliver high quality viewing experiences. The AW-UE100 is the industry’s first PTZ camera to support 4K/60p for high-bandwidth NDI and Secure Reliable Transport (SRT), which enables users to capture and stream high quality images and video over public internet securely and in real-time.

New LUMIX Full-frame Mirrorless Camera to be Unveiled at an Online Launch Even

FARMINGTON HILLS, MICH — With a direct connection to the recording studio, the ELS STUDIO 3D premium audio system found in the all-new 2021 TLX, enhances the sound experience for a new generation of sport sedan buyers. Completely reimagined for 2021, the second-generation TLX is simply the quickest, best handling and most well-appointed Acura sedan ever.

Panasonic is pleased to announce the LUMIX S1H firmware update program Version 2.1 that supports RAW video data output. Working together with Atomos, a global company that creates video equipment for professional film creators, the new firmware enables the output of maximum 5.9K/29.97p and 59.94p 4K* RAW video data over HDMI to save it as Apple ProRes RAW on the Atomos Ninja V 4K HDR monitor-recorder. In addition, it further complies with 3.5K Anamorphic 4:3. Panasonic commits to provide innovative solutions for professional film creation by enabling all S1H users to receive this firmware free of charge.

Panasonic is pleased to announce the release of firmware update programs for the LUMIX G Series of Digital Single Lens Mirrorless Cameras and software programs “LUMIX Streaming (Beta)” for Mac and the development of “LUMIX Webcam Software” for Win/Mac.