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TOKYO, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SwitchBot, a rising brand in smart home automation and retrofitting, proudly announces the launch of two groundbreaking new products—SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo and SwitchBot Hub 3—designed to deliver a smarter, safer, and more seamless home automation experience.
SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo
The new SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo is the world's first retrofittable smart lock with 3D facial recognition, featuring the SwitchBot Lock Ultra, Keypad Vision, and Hub Mini Matter Enabled.
Highlighting its innovation is the 3D facial recognition system, which employs over 30,000 infrared points to create a high-resolution, millimeter-level facial map for authentication. Recognition is instantaneous—within one second—and highly secure, with a false recognition rate of less than 0.0001% and facial maps secured locally with an AES-128 bank-level encryption system. The system functions reliably in a wide range of conditions, including low-light environments, due to the built-in 850nm infrared light.
With up to 18 unlocking methods—including facial recognition, auto unlock, NFC cards, semi-conductive fingerprint recognition, app control, and voice commands—SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo offers unmatched versatility. Designed for nearly universal compatibility, the device can be installed on 99.9% of existing locks, such as Night Latch, Mortise, and Jimmy Proof etc., without the need for drilling or structural modification.
The FastUnlockâ„¢ system ensures near-instant unlocking by maintaining an always-on Bluetooth connection with the Keypad Vision. Equipped with an advanced motor that is 122.2% faster and 10.5% stronger in torque than its predecessor, it offers a remarkably quiet operation, measuring as low as 20 dB while working on its own, and precise control. In addition to the various modes of High Speed, Default, and Quiet, the Lock Ultra Vision Combo also provides a specially designed Night Mode, enabling auto locking at a specific time, creating an even quieter door entry experience at nighttime.
Moreover, SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo also features a three-tier battery design designed for maximum resilience that includes a large rechargeable main battery that could last up to 9 to 12 months, a backup CR123A cell, and an electrolytic emergency unlocking system for the most ultra reliability even in emergencies when the main battery is out of power. Meanwhile, the device also boasts an elegant, ultra-thin design with three wooden pattern pads and a 6-tier security system for ultimate peace of mind with ultra security.
The SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo will be available on SwitchBot's official website and Amazon stores for $249.99/£299.99/€299.99/$349.99 (CAD). Meanwhile, SwitchBot also offers Lock Ultra Touch Combo on the SwitchBot's official website and Amazon stores for $209.99/£249.99/€249.99/$299.99 (CAD).
SwitchBot Hub 3
Completing the new offerings, the SwitchBot Hub 3 serves as a powerful, Matter-enabled smart home control hub. SwitchBot Hub 3 can integrate with over 100,000 infrared (IR) devices, streaming TVs, and the SwitchBot ecosystem, meanwhile, it can also bring SwitchBot products to Matter.
Moreover, the device can also send up to 30 programmable commands to activate automation scenes consisting of Matter-compatible products from other brands that are already integrated into Apple Home, providing users with a centralized, intuitive interface to manage their entire home.
The device features the exclusive Dial Masterâ„¢ rotary controller, enabling ultra-precise control over volume, temperature, and more. In addition, it offers customizable scene buttons and real-time indoor/outdoor environmental data monitoring. Meanwhile, the Hub 3 is also capable of creating custom automation routines, supporting energy-saving behaviors and enhanced user comfort through the combination of built-in sensors and preset criteria.
The SwitchBot Hub 3 will be available on SwitchBot's official website and Amazon stores for $119.99/£129.99/€129.99/$149.99 (CAD) on May 22.
In addition to the products above, SwitchBot will also be revealing a series of their new innovations on their YouTube channel, including the SwitchBot AI Hub, Smart Video Doorbell, K20+ Pro, Garage Door Opener, Plug Mini (EU), Safety Alarm, Smart Radiator Thermostat, and a brand new light series.
For more information, visit SwitchBot's official website or follow SwitchBot on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
TOKYO, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SwitchBot, a rising brand in smart home automation and retrofitting, proudly announces the launch of two groundbreaking new products—SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo and SwitchBot Hub 3—designed to deliver a smarter, safer, and more seamless home automation experience.
SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo
The new SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo is the world's first retrofittable smart lock with 3D facial recognition, featuring the SwitchBot Lock Ultra, Keypad Vision, and Hub Mini Matter Enabled.
Highlighting its innovation is the 3D facial recognition system, which employs over 30,000 infrared points to create a high-resolution, millimeter-level facial map for authentication. Recognition is instantaneous—within one second—and highly secure, with a false recognition rate of less than 0.0001% and facial maps secured locally with an AES-128 bank-level encryption system. The system functions reliably in a wide range of conditions, including low-light environments, due to the built-in 850nm infrared light.
With up to 18 unlocking methods—including facial recognition, auto unlock, NFC cards, semi-conductive fingerprint recognition, app control, and voice commands—SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo offers unmatched versatility. Designed for nearly universal compatibility, the device can be installed on 99.9% of existing locks, such as Night Latch, Mortise, and Jimmy Proof etc., without the need for drilling or structural modification.
The FastUnlockâ„¢ system ensures near-instant unlocking by maintaining an always-on Bluetooth connection with the Keypad Vision. Equipped with an advanced motor that is 122.2% faster and 10.5% stronger in torque than its predecessor, it offers a remarkably quiet operation, measuring as low as 20 dB while working on its own, and precise control. In addition to the various modes of High Speed, Default, and Quiet, the Lock Ultra Vision Combo also provides a specially designed Night Mode, enabling auto locking at a specific time, creating an even quieter door entry experience at nighttime.
Moreover, SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo also features a three-tier battery design designed for maximum resilience that includes a large rechargeable main battery that could last up to 9 to 12 months, a backup CR123A cell, and an electrolytic emergency unlocking system for the most ultra reliability even in emergencies when the main battery is out of power. Meanwhile, the device also boasts an elegant, ultra-thin design with three wooden pattern pads and a 6-tier security system for ultimate peace of mind with ultra security.
The SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo will be available on SwitchBot's official website and Amazon stores for $249.99/£299.99/€299.99/$349.99 (CAD). Meanwhile, SwitchBot also offers Lock Ultra Touch Combo on the SwitchBot's official website and Amazon stores for $209.99/£249.99/€249.99/$299.99 (CAD).
SwitchBot Hub 3
Completing the new offerings, the SwitchBot Hub 3 serves as a powerful, Matter-enabled smart home control hub. SwitchBot Hub 3 can integrate with over 100,000 infrared (IR) devices, streaming TVs, and the SwitchBot ecosystem, meanwhile, it can also bring SwitchBot products to Matter.
Moreover, the device can also send up to 30 programmable commands to activate automation scenes consisting of Matter-compatible products from other brands that are already integrated into Apple Home, providing users with a centralized, intuitive interface to manage their entire home.
The device features the exclusive Dial Masterâ„¢ rotary controller, enabling ultra-precise control over volume, temperature, and more. In addition, it offers customizable scene buttons and real-time indoor/outdoor environmental data monitoring. Meanwhile, the Hub 3 is also capable of creating custom automation routines, supporting energy-saving behaviors and enhanced user comfort through the combination of built-in sensors and preset criteria.
The SwitchBot Hub 3 will be available on SwitchBot's official website and Amazon stores for $119.99/£129.99/€129.99/$149.99 (CAD) on May 22.
In addition to the products above, SwitchBot will also be revealing a series of their new innovations on their YouTube channel, including the SwitchBot AI Hub, Smart Video Doorbell, K20+ Pro, Garage Door Opener, Plug Mini (EU), Safety Alarm, Smart Radiator Thermostat, and a brand new light series.
For more information, visit SwitchBot's official website or follow SwitchBot on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
SwitchBot Unveils New Launch of SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision Combo and Hub 3
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Global fans to experience the Games of the Future like never before as MOBA PC.Dota 2 competition kickoffs in Abu Dhabi
DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Phygital International, the global promoter of phygital sports, today announces the official launch of the GOTF OTT Platform, the dedicated streaming destination for the Games of the Future 2025 Abu Dhabi powered by ADNOC (GOTF 2025). The platform goes live as this year's competition begins, with its first broadcast featuring the opening rounds of the MOBA PC.Dota 2 discipline on 14 December from Pixoul Gaming in Abu Dhabi.
Accessible at https://tv.gofuture.games, the new streaming hub serves as the central digital home for live broadcasts, full-event replays, highlights, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content spanning all GOTF 2025 disciplines.
Designed for global accessibility and year-round engagement, the platform enables fans everywhere to watch every match live, revisit full replays at any time, and enjoy curated short-form content optimized for social and mobile viewing.
Powered end-to-end by technology partner Asport, the GOTF OTT Platform integrates advanced cloud-based broadcasting, seamless navigation, and real-time highlight creation tools to elevate the fan experience. These capabilities support richer storytelling across all channels and establish tv.gofuture.games as the long-term digital home of phygital sport.
Moba PC.Dota 2 competition to launch platform
The launch coincides with preparations for a spectacular start to the Games, as the MOBA PC.Dota 2 competition brings together iconic players, celebrated legends, and rising regional stars for what promises to be one of the most competitive line-ups in the event's history. All matches from the discipline will stream live on https://tv.gofuture.games.
Teams set to compete include E7, Paper Tigers, Legends Rebooted, Vikings, Team Phoenix, Nigma Galaxy, Win and TraBoTeam each bringing a distinctive mix of elite pro players and influential gaming personalities. One of the leading competitors will be Xu "BurNIng" Zhilei, who will be playing in team Paper Tigers and who iswidely regarded as one of the greatest carry players in Dota 2 history.
With such a stacked international field, fans can expect clashing playstyles, unpredictable upsets, and fresh rivalries, setting the stage for one of the headline showpieces of GOTF 2025.
Following the opening Group Stage, the competition advances into a full double-elimination playoff bracket, culminating in high-stakes best-of-three clashes on 18–19 December at ADNEC, where teams will fight for a place in the final and a shot at international glory.
Commenting on the launch of the platform, Nis Hatt, CEO of Phygital International, said: "The GOTF OTT Platform marks a major milestone in our mission to bring phygital sport to a global audience. This world-class digital destination showcases the energy, innovation, and inclusivity at the heart of the Games of the Future. As Dota 2 opens the competition tomorrow, we're excited to offer millions of fans a new way to experience every moment of this year's Games live."
Growing network of global broadcast partners
In addition to the GOTF OTT Platform, fans can follow the Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025 powered by ADNOC across a growing network of international media rights and broadcast partners, ensuring fans around the world can catch all the action.
In the United States, coverage will be available via ESR TV, the leading gaming and esports network reaching mainstream audiences through platforms such as Apple TV, Sling, and Amazon Prime Video Channels. Across Latin America, FOX Sports Mexico and Zapping will deliver both English and Spanish-language broadcasts across the region.
On mobile-first platforms, Bigo Live will act as an interactive real-time streaming hub, offering live competition windows, creator-led co-streams, and fan-generated reactions. With strong Gen-Z and global creator adoption, Bigo Live brings the Games directly into participatory viewing culture. Complementing this, Likee will amplify the emotion and energy of GOTF 2025 through short-form video storytelling, transforming standout moments into shareable narratives.
These partners build on an already confirmed broadcast footprint that includes Sportworld and BIGG TV across EMEA, Huya and SOOP in Asia, and StarTimes and TV BRICS across Africa.
"With these major additions to our broadcast network, we take great pride in ensuring the Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025 powered by ADNOC are accessible to audiences worldwide. We are delivering a multi-regional, multi-generational platform that matches the scale and innovation of phygital sport," added Hatt.
Tickets for the Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025 powered by ADNOC are now on sale at www.gotfabudhabi.com. Fans can also follow all the latest updates and behind-the-scenes content on Instagram at @gamesofthefutureofficial and @gotfabudhabi.
About Phygital International (PI):
Phygital International is the promoter of phygital sports globally and is focused on innovating and redefining sports. It is the custodian and rights holder of the Games of the Future and oversees the bidding process for each host city.
For further information please visit: https://Phygitalinternational.com
About the Games of the Future (GOTF):
The Games of the Future is an annual international event that fuses the worlds of physical and digital and is the pinnacle of phygital sport. The tournament brings together the next generation of phygital sporting heroes from all over the world to compete in a diverse range of phygital disciplines and challenges. The Games of the Future 2025 will be held in Abu Dhabi, UAE while the Games of the Future 2026, will be held in Astana, Kazakhstan.
For more information please visit: https://gofuture.games/
Contact: press@phygitalinternational.com
Global fans to experience the Games of the Future like never before as MOBA PC.Dota 2 competition kickoffs in Abu Dhabi
DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Phygital International, the global promoter of phygital sports, today announces the official launch of the GOTF OTT Platform, the dedicated streaming destination for the Games of the Future 2025 Abu Dhabi powered by ADNOC (GOTF 2025). The platform goes live as this year's competition begins, with its first broadcast featuring the opening rounds of the MOBA PC.Dota 2 discipline on 14 December from Pixoul Gaming in Abu Dhabi.
Accessible at https://tv.gofuture.games, the new streaming hub serves as the central digital home for live broadcasts, full-event replays, highlights, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content spanning all GOTF 2025 disciplines.
Designed for global accessibility and year-round engagement, the platform enables fans everywhere to watch every match live, revisit full replays at any time, and enjoy curated short-form content optimized for social and mobile viewing.
Powered end-to-end by technology partner Asport, the GOTF OTT Platform integrates advanced cloud-based broadcasting, seamless navigation, and real-time highlight creation tools to elevate the fan experience. These capabilities support richer storytelling across all channels and establish tv.gofuture.games as the long-term digital home of phygital sport.
Moba PC.Dota 2 competition to launch platform
The launch coincides with preparations for a spectacular start to the Games, as the MOBA PC.Dota 2 competition brings together iconic players, celebrated legends, and rising regional stars for what promises to be one of the most competitive line-ups in the event's history. All matches from the discipline will stream live on https://tv.gofuture.games.
Teams set to compete include E7, Paper Tigers, Legends Rebooted, Vikings, Team Phoenix, Nigma Galaxy, Win and TraBoTeam each bringing a distinctive mix of elite pro players and influential gaming personalities. One of the leading competitors will be Xu "BurNIng" Zhilei, who will be playing in team Paper Tigers and who iswidely regarded as one of the greatest carry players in Dota 2 history.
With such a stacked international field, fans can expect clashing playstyles, unpredictable upsets, and fresh rivalries, setting the stage for one of the headline showpieces of GOTF 2025.
Following the opening Group Stage, the competition advances into a full double-elimination playoff bracket, culminating in high-stakes best-of-three clashes on 18–19 December at ADNEC, where teams will fight for a place in the final and a shot at international glory.
Commenting on the launch of the platform, Nis Hatt, CEO of Phygital International, said: "The GOTF OTT Platform marks a major milestone in our mission to bring phygital sport to a global audience. This world-class digital destination showcases the energy, innovation, and inclusivity at the heart of the Games of the Future. As Dota 2 opens the competition tomorrow, we're excited to offer millions of fans a new way to experience every moment of this year's Games live."
Growing network of global broadcast partners
In addition to the GOTF OTT Platform, fans can follow the Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025 powered by ADNOC across a growing network of international media rights and broadcast partners, ensuring fans around the world can catch all the action.
In the United States, coverage will be available via ESR TV, the leading gaming and esports network reaching mainstream audiences through platforms such as Apple TV, Sling, and Amazon Prime Video Channels. Across Latin America, FOX Sports Mexico and Zapping will deliver both English and Spanish-language broadcasts across the region.
On mobile-first platforms, Bigo Live will act as an interactive real-time streaming hub, offering live competition windows, creator-led co-streams, and fan-generated reactions. With strong Gen-Z and global creator adoption, Bigo Live brings the Games directly into participatory viewing culture. Complementing this, Likee will amplify the emotion and energy of GOTF 2025 through short-form video storytelling, transforming standout moments into shareable narratives.
These partners build on an already confirmed broadcast footprint that includes Sportworld and BIGG TV across EMEA, Huya and SOOP in Asia, and StarTimes and TV BRICS across Africa.
"With these major additions to our broadcast network, we take great pride in ensuring the Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025 powered by ADNOC are accessible to audiences worldwide. We are delivering a multi-regional, multi-generational platform that matches the scale and innovation of phygital sport," added Hatt.
Tickets for the Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025 powered by ADNOC are now on sale at www.gotfabudhabi.com. Fans can also follow all the latest updates and behind-the-scenes content on Instagram at @gamesofthefutureofficial and @gotfabudhabi.
About Phygital International (PI):
Phygital International is the promoter of phygital sports globally and is focused on innovating and redefining sports. It is the custodian and rights holder of the Games of the Future and oversees the bidding process for each host city.
For further information please visit: https://Phygitalinternational.com
About the Games of the Future (GOTF):
The Games of the Future is an annual international event that fuses the worlds of physical and digital and is the pinnacle of phygital sport. The tournament brings together the next generation of phygital sporting heroes from all over the world to compete in a diverse range of phygital disciplines and challenges. The Games of the Future 2025 will be held in Abu Dhabi, UAE while the Games of the Future 2026, will be held in Astana, Kazakhstan.
For more information please visit: https://gofuture.games/
Contact: press@phygitalinternational.com
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
Official streaming platform for the Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025 powered by ADNOC launches ahead of opening competition
Official streaming platform for the Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025 powered by ADNOC launches ahead of opening competition
