QINGDAO, China, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hisense, a leading brand in global consumer electronics and home appliances, is redefining how football fans experience the FIFA World Cup 2026TM at home through its latest laser display innovations. Designed to deliver bigger screens and more lifelike picture quality, Hisense's Laser Display lineup transforms every match into a truly unforgettable shared experience.
For football fans, the FIFA World Cup 2026TM is about more than the final score. It's about gathering with family and friends, celebrating every goal together and feeling the excitement of the world's biggest sporting event from the comfort of home. Hisense's latest laser display solutions recreate that stadium atmosphere on an extraordinary scale.
The L9Q TriChroma Laser TV transforms everyday living spaces into premium match-day destinations. With an ultra-large display of up to 200 inches, fans can follow every run, pass, tackle and goal with remarkable clarity. Even during daytime viewing, its bright, vibrant picture and Ambient Light Rejection screen deliver vivid visuals without requiring a darkened room, while immersive audio places viewers at the heart of every chant and celebration.
For those seeking the ultimate home cinema experience, the XR10 Laser Projector takes FIFA World Cup 2026TM viewing to an even grander scale. With projections of up to 300 inches, exceptional brightness and rich, lifelike colors, it recreates the drama of every match with cinematic impact. Flexible installation and intelligent image optimization make it easy to create a premium viewing environment for every knockout clash and unforgettable World CupTM moment.
As football unites fans around the world during the FIFA World Cup 2026TM, Hisense continues to push the boundaries of home entertainment through laser display innovation—making every match feel bigger, every celebration more immersive and every memory more unforgettable.
About Hisense
Hisense, founded in 1969, is a globally recognized leader in home appliances and consumer electronics with operations in over 160 countries, specializing in delivering high-quality multimedia products, home appliances, and intelligent IT solutions. According to Omdia, Hisense ranks No. 1 globally in the 100-inch and over TV segment (2023-2026Q1). As The Origin of RGB MiniLED, Hisense continues to lead the next-generation RGB MiniLED innovation. As the official sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026TM, Hisense is committed to global sports partnerships as a way to connect with audiences worldwide.
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Hisense Makes Home the Best Seat for the FIFA World Cup 2026™
SHANGHAI, July 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Registration is now officially open for AFAC 2026 (Advanced FinTech AI Competition), a premier international event aimed at integrating AI into real-world financial landscapes.
Co-hosted by over 30 leading universities and organizations, including the China Computer Federation (CCF), Ant Group, NVIDIA, Peking University, Fudan University, and Nanyang Technological University, AFAC 2026 invites developers, students, and startups worldwide to tackle the most pressing challenges at the intersection of AI and finance. Backed by a total prize pool exceeding 1 million RMB, the competition encourages distinguished ideas that accelerate the deployment of AI and large language model (LLM) in the financial sector, delivering tangible business value under genuine business operation constraints.
To cater to a wider range of innovators, AFAC 2026 features two groups designed to translate technological innovations into practical industry solutions aligned with real-world business scenarios and the latest industry trends:
1. Challenge Group (Algorithm Hackathon)
Target Participants: Students and Developers
Focus: Solving complex business problems using authentic fintech data.
Four Tracks:
2. Startup Group (Creative Development and Application)
Target Participants: One-Person Company (OPC) and Startup Teams
Focus: Leveraging LLM technologies to develop innovative business solutions and drive fintech-real economy integration.
Reference Directions:
- Intelligent Wealth Management & Banking Services
- Smart Insurance & Risk Management
- Inclusive Finance, Green Finance, & Pension Finance
- Frontier Technology Applications
For the Startup Group, AFAC 2026 introduces a comprehensive upgrade to its support ecosystem. The organizing committee has partnered with over 10 renowned incubators and venture capital firms, including Shanghai Sci-Tech Finance Alliance, TusStar Shanghai, XNode, MaShang Accelerator, Bund FTC, SEE Fund, and Plug and Play China, enabling outstanding projects to transition directly from the competition to startup incubation. Beyond the prize pool, winning projects will gain direct access to investment funds, a "green channel" for angel funding, and up to 30 million RMB in sci-tech financial credit.
Professor Zheng Weimin, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and Professor at Tsinghua University, and Professor Liu Yuanchun, President of Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, will serve as Honorary Chairs of AFAC 2026. They lead a panel of nearly 50 international experts, including university professors, industry experts, and investors, who will form the competition's expert judging committee.
Yin Jun, Chair of the AFAC 2026 Organizing Committee and CTO of the Wealth & Insurance Business Group at Ant Group, noted, "AI has reached unprecedented levels of hype, but truly landing it in industries—especially in the highly regulated and complex financial sector—remains incredibly challenging. AFAC 2026 is dedicated to providing a 'sandbox' that is as close to real-world scenarios as possible, effectively bridging the gap between academia and industry."
Now in its fourth year, AFAC has established itself as one of the world's most influential and largest FinTech AI competitions. Since its inception in 2023, the event has attracted over 15,000 teams and nearly 50,000 participants, spanning more than 600 universities and 400 companies globally. By leveraging real-world business data and typical industry scenarios, AFAC continues to serve as a vital launchpad for the next generation of AI talent and intelligent fintech solutions.
For more information and to register, please visit the official AFAC website:
https://afac.alipay.com/.
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Advanced FinTech AI Competition 2026 Kicks Off to Accelerate AI in Finance
