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CES 2026: EcoFlow and Homey by LG Announce Partnership to Enable Smarter Whole-Home Energy Management

Collaboration integrates EcoFlow’s Smart Home Energy Management System with Homey’s Energy Dongle

EcoFlow also unveils the Ecosystem Alliance as part of broader energy strategy

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — EcoFlow, a global leader in smart home energy solutions and eco-friendly energy technologies, enters a new partnership with Homey, part of LG Electronics, at CES, enabling deeper interoperability between EcoFlow’s Smart Home Energy Management System and Homey’s open smart-home platform.

Alongside this collaboration, EcoFlow also introduced today the Ecosystem Alliance — a broader industry initiative with more than 15 leading smart-home and appliance brands, aimed at advancing openness and interoperability across the smart home energy landscape.

Collaboration integrates EcoFlow's Smart Home Energy Management System with Homey’s Energy Dongle
Collaboration integrates EcoFlow’s Smart Home Energy Management System with Homey’s Energy Dongle

Driven by a shared commitment to user experience, intelligent insights and seamless interoperability, this landmark collaboration integrates EcoFlow’s system with the Homey Energy Dongle. It allows households to monitor, automate and coordinate their energy consumption and device operations from a unified interface without requiring any additional third-party hardware or services.

EcoFlow’s Smart Home Energy System is an intelligent platform unifying solar generation, home batteries, household circuits and smart appliances into one cohesive control hub. It enables remote energy management, cross-brand integration and real-time monitoring of household energy flows, enhanced by features such as storm-prep charging alerts, as well as Time-of-Use optimization and customizable energy-saving schedules for energy bill savings.

Homey, part of LG Electronics, is an open smart home platform that lets users control, automate and gain insights across devices from more than a thousand brands. With Homey Flow, users can create powerful automations that connect their entire home, while Homey Energy offers clear insight into household energy usage. Homey provides open APIs across the ecosystem, including the Homey Energy Dongle, which enables real-time energy monitoring and seamless integration with additional energy hardware.

These integrations unlock a range of whole-home scenarios, including:

  • Automation of high-load appliances to run during peak solar generation
  • Prioritization of essential devices during outages
  • Adjustment of home energy usage based on electricity pricing, battery status and solar output

“As smart homes become more interconnected, cross-brand collaboration is essential,” said Stefan Witkamp, CEO of Homey. “The partnership reflects a co-created approach, where two-way integrations allow devices and energy systems to work seamlessly across brands.”

“In a new era of home energy, we envision households becoming part of resilient, shared energy networks where communities can support one another through outages, extreme weather events and rising demand,” said Dr. Bruce Wang Lei, Founder & CEO of EcoFlow. “This represents not just a technological shift, but a societal one toward collective resilience and shared abundance. With the strategic partnership with Homey by LG, we’re building the interoperable foundation needed for that future.”

In line with its broader 2026 ecosystem partner roadmap, EcoFlow’s vision to form the ecosystem alliance builds on recent partnerships, including the BSH Home Connect collaboration announced at IFA 2025, as well as integrations with brands such as Shelly, Go-e, and others. The alliance also follows growing industry recognition for EcoFlow, which was named No. 1 in Smart Home Energy Storage Solutions* by Frost & Sullivan. Designed as a long-term initiative, the Alliance outlines how EcoFlow will expand two-way integrations through shared APIs and standardized interfaces across its partner ecosystem.

The initiative rolls out globally beginning in 2026, with early integrations showcased this week at CES. Attendees can visit EcoFlow at booths 15030 and 14732 (Central Hall) for more details, live demonstrations and an up-close look at its latest products, including DELTA Pro Ultra X, OCEAN Pro Series, STREAM Series and DELTA 3 Series.

About EcoFlow

EcoFlow is a global pioneer in eco-friendly energy solutions, driving the transition toward smarter, cleaner and more independent power. Founded in 2017, EcoFlow is No. 1 in smart home energy storage solutions, empowering millions of users to take control of their energy at home and beyond. With operational headquarters in Seattle, Düsseldorf, Irvine and Tokyo, and a business and data center in Singapore, EcoFlow operates as a global ecosystem spanning research, operations, and manufacturing. Its innovative technologies serve over 5 million users across 140 markets and redefine how the world takes control of its energy.

About Athom, Creators of Homey (Part of LG Electronics)

Founded in 2014 in Enschede, the Netherlands, Athom is the company behind Homey, a global smart home platform for home control, automation, and energy management. Homey Pro, the flagship hub, supports all major smart home technologies. The Homey App Store features more than 1,000 integrations — including over 300 official partnerships and hundreds of community-built apps. Homey products are available across Europe, the US, and other markets. In 2024, Athom was acquired by LG Electronics, strengthening its ability to deliver intelligent, privacy-first smart home experiences worldwide.

GIGABYTE Expands Its AI PC Vision at CES 2026 with Smarter GiMATE and New Ultra-Thin AI Gaming Laptops

TAIPEI, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GIGABYTE, the world’s leading computer brand, unveils an expanded AI PC vision with a redesigned GiMATE Interface and a new generation of AI gaming laptops at CES 2026. Built for clearer navigation and faster decision-making, the updated GiMATE experience brings real-time system insights and intuitive, voice-driven control into one streamlined hub, advancing GIGABYTE’s commitment to truly adaptive, user-centric AI computing across its laptop lineup.

GIGABYTE Expands Its AI PC Vision at CES 2026 with Smarter GiMATE and New Ultra-Thin AI Gaming Laptops
GIGABYTE Expands Its AI PC Vision at CES 2026 with Smarter GiMATE and New Ultra-Thin AI Gaming Laptops

As GiMATE, GIGABYTE’s exclusive AI agent for seamless hardware and software control, evolves, so does the ecosystem behind it, delivering smarter control for power, productivity, and creativity. The newly introduced AI Power Gear III enhances efficiency and flexibility with direct MUX switching between Discrete Mode and MSHybrid through GiMATE. It also brings smarter power behavior, the Auto Mode disables the GPU on battery to maximize runtime, the Optimus Mode delivers smoother, balanced performance, while the Eco Mode provides extreme power saving on AC power and battery. For creators and builders, GiMATE Creator expands its generative capabilities with the addition of Qwen-Image, supporting both English and Chinese prompts to bring powerful visual AI to users worldwide. Meanwhile, GiMATE Coder lowers the barrier to development by enabling natural-language code generation, correction, and optimization, making coding more accessible for beginners while accelerating iteration for experienced users.

Headlining this vision are three new models built to push performance further while staying remarkably thin. The AORUS MASTER 16 stands as GIGABYTE’s flagship powerhouse, pairing AMD Ryzen™ 9 9955HX3D CPU with up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU in an ultra-thin 19mm chassis, 17% thinner than before. Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs bring game-changing capabilities to gamers and creators. Equipped with a massive level of AI horsepower, the RTX 50 Series enables new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity. Multiply performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, generate images at unprecedented speed, and unleash creativity with NVIDIA Studio. The AORUS MASTER 16’s WINDFORCE Infinity EX design combines vapor chamber cooling and an asymmetric Frost Fan, marking a breakthrough in thermal design. For creators and on-the-go users, the GIGABYTE AERO X16 is equipped with the AMD Ryzen™ AI 400 series processors for faster responsiveness, high efficiency, and significantly stronger on-device AI acceleration. Completing the lineup, the GIGABYTE GAMING A18 PRO balances a 20mm slim profile with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU, delivering stable performance tuned for gamers, creators, and new AI beginners.

For more information, please visit the GIGABYTE EVENT | CES 2026, or visit the GIGABYTE Booth (#8519 at LVCC North Hall), or media and VIPs may visit the GIGABYTE Ballroom at Lido 3004/3005/3104, Level 3, The Venetian Convention and Expo Center.

Aurzen Elevates Portable Entertainment with New Innovations at CES 2026

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Aurzen is expanding the possibilities of portable entertainment projection with its latest lineup, showcased at CES 2026. Featuring the ZIP Cyber Edition, BOOM series with VibeBass custom-tuned bass technology, and Roku TV built-in smart projectors, the company demonstrates how projection technology can adapt to vehicles, travel, creative workspaces, and outdoor adventures.


Making its U.S. debut, the ZIP Cyber Edition introduces the world’s first tri-fold, truly portable projector with a cyberpunk-inspired design. Folding down to just one inch thick, it balances extreme portability with flexible use. At CES, it was demonstrated in a Tesla Model Y–based in-car cinema, highlighting how EV owners can enjoy entertainment at national parks and campgrounds. Beyond vehicles, ZIP Cyber Edition also supports creative workflows such as tufting and sewing, as well as portable setups for travelers and outdoor users. It features 720p DLP projection, AirLink one-click mirroring without Wi-Fi, and up to 1.5 hours of battery life with USB-C fast charging.

The BOOM series, including BOOM mini and BOOM air, focuses on portable audio-visual immersion with 1080p resolution and built-in Google TV. BOOM mini introduces VibeBass, a custom-tuned bass technology that enhances low-frequency performance for deeper, punchier sound with richer detail, supported by dual 10W Dolby Audio speakers. Despite its compact size, it delivers an immersive, studio-quality audio experience. BOOM air supports USB-C power and 65W PD power banks, making it well suited for on-the-go and outdoor use.

Aurzen has expanded its smart projector ecosystem beyond its previous Google TV integration with its Roku TV built-in smart projectors, the Roku TV EAZZE D1R and Roku TV D1R Cube, now available in the market. Roku TV, America’s #1 TV streaming platform, provides a familiar, intuitive interface for users of all ages. Both models feature 1080p resolution and Dolby Audio, while the D1R Cube adds a sealed optical engine for enhanced durability, ensuring seamless streaming for home, travel, and outdoor scenarios.

All Aurzen projectors are SGS certified under ANSI/ISO 21118, delivering verified true brightness without inflated claims.

Pricing and availability:

During CES, the limited ZIP Cyber Edition is available for pre-order at an early-bird price starting from  $239.99 exclusively Aurzen’s official website, while the BOOM mini, BOOM air, and Roku TV EAZZE D1R and Roku TV D1R Cube are offered on Amazon with up to 50% off. Readers can visit HERE (https://aurzen.com/pages/ces-exclusive-offer) to claim their codes.

For high-resolution images and a Tesla Model Y-based in-car projection video, access the Media Kit.

About Aurzen

Aurzen is a global innovator in smart projection technology. By combining advanced optical engineering with intuitive software and user-focused design, Aurzen delivers products that bring big-screen experiences to any space. The company pioneered the world’s first Tri-Fold Truly Portable Projector, ZIP, and its designs have been recognized with multiple international awards, including the iF Design Award, G-Mark Award, and IDEA Award. All Aurzen products are SGS-certified in accordance with ANSI/ISO 21118 standards, ensuring transparent, accurately measured brightness with no exaggerated claims. 

UGREEN Debuts New Smart Ecosystem at CES 2026, Led by AI NAS

From intelligent storage to proactive home security and advanced charging, UGREEN unveils a new vision for connected living.

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — UGREEN, a leading global consumer electronics brand, has unveiled its “Activate Smarter Living” vision at CES 2026, and introduced its most ambitious connected-living portfolio to date. Highlights include the NASync iDX Series, next-generation NAS hardware that pairs top-tier performance with powerful on-device AI, bringing private local intelligence into the home. Expanding into smart home security, UGREEN also announced the SynCare Series, the brand’s first smart home security ecosystem designed to deliver intelligent, proactive protection for every home, as well as the Nexode Pro 300W Desktop Charger, which provides outstanding charging performance, 8 ports, and a range of smart features.

Activate Smarter Living
Activate Smarter Living

CES attendees can explore UGREEN’s smarter-home ecosystem at Booth #30025 in the LVCC South Hall, where the brand’s full lineup is on display.

NASync iDX6011 & iDX6011 Pro: Ultimate Private Cloud Powered by Secure Local AI

UGREEN is expanding its award-winning NASync portfolio with the iDX6011 and iDX6011 Pro, two next-gen network-attached storage models that dramatically boost performance while bringing secure local AI to homes, studios, and small businesses. Powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra processors and featuring up to 64GB LPDDR5x memory, dual 10GbE networking, dual Thunderbolt™ 4 ports, and scalable storage up to 196TB, these new models deliver lightning-fast data transfers and processing, intelligent file management, and enterprise-grade security, all without relying on any cloud services.

Infused with a new generation of on-device intelligence, the NASync iDX Series uses fully local AI to help users search and interact with their files naturally, instantly finding moments, faces, objects, documents, and memories. The AI can also auto-organize photo libraries, enable offline AI chats, and transcribe or summarize voice notes in seconds. Key capabilities include:

  • Universal Search: Search for files the way you think, not the way computers do. Users can describe concepts, scenes, ideas, or partial memories, and the system instantly retrieves relevant documents, photos, app content, etc.
  • Uliya AI Chat: A built-in large language model enables users to ask natural questions about stored files, summarize documents, generate notes, and interact with a private knowledge base entirely offline.
  • AI Album: Identifies faces, animals, objects, scenes, and text, then automatically categorizes and retrieves the right images on command. Simply type “dad riding a bike” and the relevant images appear instantly.
  • Voice Memos: Audio recordings can be uploaded and transcribed, translated, and summarized on-device. Ideal for meetings, interviews, classrooms, or family records.
  • AI File Organization: Documents, photos, and downloads are automatically sorted by type, date, and name the moment you upload them, keeping everything neat, clear, and instantly searchable.

UGREEN SynCare Series: Intelligent Home Security for Real Life

SynCare marks UGREEN’s entry into home security with an all-in-one system that unites AI-enhanced indoor and outdoor cameras, a video doorbell, and a central control display into a single, intelligent network. At its core, AI empowers the system to understand context and anticipate needs, while robust IoT connectivity serves as its backbone. Moving far beyond passive recording, SynCare actively interprets events and responds, transforming home monitoring into an attentive, integrated guardian.

The ecosystem spans a full range of advanced cameras and interfaces. At the heart of the lineup are the SynCare Indoor Cam ID500 Pro (4K) and the ID500 Plus (2K), both featuring smooth pan-tilt tracking and multimodal AI to recognize people, pets, and key events precisely. For the outside world, the SynCare Outdoor Cam OD600 Pro brings weather-rated durability, a hybrid bullet/PTZ design, optical zoom, and uninterrupted 24/7 recording for comprehensive perimeter awareness. Finally, the SynCare Video Doorbell DB600 Pro delivers head-to-toe 4K+2K video, intelligent detection, and seamless local-storage connectivity.

All these devices connect through the SynCare Smart Display D500, a central home hub with dual-band Wi-Fi, app-based control, and real-time event reporting bringing the entire security experience together in one intuitive interface. This advanced surveillance system combines UltraColor Night Vision and AI multimodal recognition for near-daylight clarity and accurate detection, features cross-camera awareness and smart risk-based alerts, and ensures full privacy with encrypted local storage via UGREEN NASync, eliminating cloud fees and potential data leaks.

Nexode Pro 300W Desktop Charger: Smarter Power for Every Device

Completing UGREEN’s CES lineup is the Nexode Pro 300W GaN Desktop Charger, an eight-port desktop charging station designed for multi-device households and workspaces. It intelligently distributes power across connected laptops, tablets, and phones, ensuring each receives optimal speed and protection. Key features include three 140W PD 3.1 ports for fast laptop charging, a dedicated 240W DC port for gaming laptops and workstations, and a 3-inch TFT display that shows real-time charging status. Users can also select from five smart charging modes, monitor and control settings via the UGREEN App, and rely on Thermal Guard technology for safe high-powered charging.

Price and Availability

Pre-orders are open on nas.ugreen.com today. Customers can save up to $1,040 by reserving with a $30 deposit. The Kickstarter campaign will launch in March.

  • iDX6011 Pro (64GB RAM): $1,559 (MSRP $2,599)
  • iDX6011 (64GB RAM): $1,199 (MSRP $1,999)
  • iDX6011 (32GB RAM): $999 (MSRP $1,699)

The SynCare Series will be available in the latter half of 2026, and the Nexode Pro Series will be available around Q2 2026 on www.ugreen.com. 

About UGREEN

Since 2012, UGREEN has been dedicated to creating innovative electronic devices and accessories that are both technologically advanced and affordable for consumers. Its user-focused approach lies at the core of the brand, which has earned the trust of over 200 million users globally. Lately, the brand has expanded into innovative new fields, including AI-powered NAS solutions, further enhancing its commitment to meet evolving consumer needs.

For more information, please contact:

Gabrielle Wang (NA market): gabrielle.wang@ugreen.us
Polina Zhang (EU market): polina.zhang@ugreen.com
Other: pr@ugreen.com

More product pictures: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-9QFBSDGEvnUFEzB0JYI6obC3DIE7f_a

Supermicro Brings Enterprise-Class AI Performance to the Client, Edge, and Consumer Markets

Expands edge portfolios with NVIDIA, Intel, and AMD-powered platforms

SAN JOSE, Calif. and LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), a Total IT Solution Provider for AI/ML, HPC, Cloud, Storage, and 5G/Edge, will showcase its latest high-performance Super AI Station in Las Vegas, Nevada. Designed for AI developers, start-ups, and higher education and research professionals, Supermicro’s new portfolio of products brings the latest innovation and performance to the desktop, edge, and consumer markets.

New Workstation and AI PC Systems
New Workstation and AI PC Systems

“The consumer technology landscape is evolving faster than ever, driven by breakthroughs in consumer-focused AI applications,” said Charles Liang, president and CEO of Supermicro. “Supermicro introduces the latest innovations that deliver unprecedented performance and energy efficiency, empowering the next generation of users including creators and developers.”

For more information, please visit https://www.supermicro.com/en/products/superworkstation

Supermicro will highlight next-generation systems featuring the latest technologies from NVIDIA, Intel, and AMD.

Featured Systems

  • Super AI Station (ARS-511GD-NB-LCC) – By bringing the high-end server grade NVIDIA GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra Desktop superchip into a deskside form factor, this platform is the first of its kind, unleashing unparalleled performance, and resulting in more than 5x AI PFLOPS of computing power, compared to traditional PCIe based GPU workstations. This new Super AI Station is a complete solution for AI models, fine-tuning, inferencing, applications and algorithms prototyping and development, that can be deployed on-prem for unmatched latency and full data security, supporting massive models locally with 775GB of coherent memory. This self-contained liquid-cooled platform is ideal for higher education, startups, deep-tech and research labs who may not have access to traditional server infrastructure for AI development purposes and are unable to leverage cluster-scale or cloud AI services due to availability, cost, privacy, and latency concerns.
  • Supermicro SYS-542T-2R – Powered by Intel Xeon 6 SoC processors, this new workstation can deliver agentic AI performance with support for a wide range of GPUs and massive memory capacity. Built-in Media Transcoding Acceleration for CDNs and 2x 100GbE QSFP28 provide a platform that can be used for a variety of use cases including Software-Defined Broadcast, Video-On-Demand, CDN, Live Streaming and VDI services.
  • Supermicro AI PC (AS -C521D-11302U) The new client system features the latest AMD CPUs; designed for the slim PC market. The system comes in a sleek case with a minimalist focused design, optimized for AI applications in both office and for personal use. The new AI PC will showcase along with an extended portfolio of GPU-ready workstations including Supermicro’s AS –531AW-TC, driving AI-powered productivity, collaboration, and security for modern business workflows.
  • Supermicro Edge AI Systems Supermicro will feature three new edge AI systems based on the AMD EPYCTM 4005 processors, in a short 1U (AS -1116R-FN4), mini-1U compact (AS -E300-14GR) and slim tower (AS -522R-LN4) form factors; up to 16 cores delivering high performance-per-watt Edge computing. Supporting IPMI 2.0 out-of-band management, these three compact solutions are ideal for virtualized workloads at the edge across retail, Industry 4.0 and enterprise deployments.
  • Supermicro’s Fanless Compact Edge System SYS-E103-14P-H, features the new Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processor featuring built-in GPU with up to 12-Xe cores & NPU5, enabling a performance of up to 180 platform TOPS making it an ideal solution for robotics & AI at the edge deployments.

About Super Micro Computer, Inc.

Supermicro (NASDAQ: SMCI) is a global leader in Application-Optimized Total IT Solutions. Founded and operating in San Jose, California, Supermicro is committed to delivering first to market innovation for Enterprise, Cloud, AI, and 5G Telco/Edge IT Infrastructure. We are a Total IT Solutions provider with server, AI, storage, IoT, switch systems, software, and support services. Supermicro’s motherboard, power, and chassis design expertise further enables our development and production, enabling next generation innovation from cloud to edge for our global customers. Our products are designed and manufactured in-house (in the US, Asia, and the Netherlands), leveraging global operations for scale and efficiency and optimized to improve TCO and reduce environmental impact (Green Computing). The award-winning portfolio of Server Building Block Solutions® allows customers to optimize for their exact workload and application by selecting from a broad family of systems built from our flexible and reusable building blocks that support a comprehensive set of form factors, processors, memory, GPUs, storage, networking, power, and cooling solutions (air-conditioned, free air cooling or liquid cooling).

Supermicro, Server Building Block Solutions, and We Keep IT Green are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc.

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BlueSG Receives Frost & Sullivan’s 2025 Asia-Pacific Customer Value Leadership Recognition for Excellence in Car-sharing Industry

Frost & Sullivan applauds BlueSG’s customer-centric approach, digital transformation, and operational agility in redefining urban mobility through its innovative car-sharing model.

SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that BlueSG has been recognized with the 2025 Asia-Pacific Customer Value Leadership Recognition in the Car-sharing Industry for its outstanding achievements in driving customer value through innovative business models, digital transformation, and commitment to sustainable mobility. This recognition comes at a pivotal moment, as BlueSG is currently undergoing a pause in its operations while preparing to unveil an upgraded service designed to better meet the evolving needs of its users. It highlights BlueSG’s consistent leadership in redefining transportation in dense urban environments, strengthening its market position, and delivering customer-centric innovation in a competitive landscape.

Frost & Sullivan evaluates companies through a rigorous benchmarking process across two core dimensions: strategy effectiveness and strategy execution. BlueSG excelled in both, demonstrating its ability to align strategic initiatives with consumer demand while executing them with efficiency, scalability, and agility. “In 2024, BlueSG reached a critical milestone by transitioning from a legacy monolithic system to a fully in-house digital platform. This transformation enhanced scalability, agility, and reduced reliance on third-party vendors,” said Ming Lih Chan, Senior Industry Analyst at Frost & Sullivan.

Guided by a long-term growth strategy focused on car-sharing innovation and customer value, BlueSG has consistently demonstrated adaptability in a rapidly evolving urban mobility landscape. Its strategic agility and sustained investment in fleet operations, digital platforms, and customer experience have enabled it to scale effectively across Singapore and position itself for future expansion within the Asia-Pacific region. “BlueSG grew its fleet and islandwide network strategically, with locations carefully chosen based on commuter demand patterns,” added Nur Juliana Jusoh, Best Practices Analyst at Frost & Sullivan.

Innovation remains central to BlueSG’s approach. Its A-to-B business model—which allows users to return vehicles at different locations—offers unmatched flexibility and cost savings compared to traditional round-trip models. Additionally, its free membership tier lowers barriers to entry, enabling more customers to benefit from affordable, sustainable car-sharing. “We are proud to receive this acknowledgement, which affirms our long-standing commitment to delivering accessible, sustainable mobility solutions for Singapore. As we move into the next chapter of our strategic roadmap, we will continue to build on our strengths to introduce an upgraded service that better supports the evolving needs of our users and the communities we serve,” said Keith Kee, Chief Executive Officer at BlueSG.

BlueSG’s unwavering commitment to customer experience will further strengthen the leadership it has established in the car-sharing industry as it enters its next development stage. The company leverages advanced demand forecasting to optimize fleet distribution, employs chargerless operations to extend coverage into underserved areas, and ensures seamless digital engagement through its proprietary platform, underscoring its consistent delivery of reliable, high-quality services trusted by customers.

Frost & Sullivan commends BlueSG for setting a high standard in customer value creation, strategic execution, and sustainable innovation. The company’s vision, operational excellence, and customer-first culture have played a key role in shaping the future of car-sharing and delivering tangible benefits to both urban communities and the environment, which will continue to lead and strengthen in the evolution of its future growth.

Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents the Customer Value Leadership Recognition to a company that demonstrates excellence in creating value for customers through superior products, services, and experiences. The award recognizes forward-thinking organizations that successfully balance customer needs with business sustainability to achieve long-term growth and competitive differentiation.

Frost & Sullivan Best Practices recognize companies in various regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior performance in leadership, technological innovation, customer service, and strategic product development. Industry analysts compare market participants and measure performance through in-depth interviews, analyses, and extensive secondary research to identify best practices in the industry.

Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Recognition

Frost & Sullivan’s Best Practices Recognitions honor companies across regional and global markets that exhibit exceptional achievement and consistent excellence in areas such as leadership, technological innovation, customer experience, and strategic product development. Each recognition is the result of a rigorous analytical process in which Frost & Sullivan industry experts benchmark performance through comprehensive interviews, deep-dive analysis, and extensive secondary research. The goal is to identify true best-in-class organizations that are driving transformative growth and setting new industry standards.
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About BlueSG

Launched in 2017 as Singapore’s first electric car sharing service, BlueSG redefined accessible urban mobility with a flexible and eco-friendly alternative to private car ownership. By integrating seamlessly with the public transport system, BlueSG enabled convenient A to B travel and helped advance Singapore’s vision for a more sustainable, car lite city.

BlueSG is currently on an operational pause as it prepares to introduce an upgraded service designed to better meet evolving user expectations and the next phase of smart mobility. The enhanced service will continue to champion sustainable transport and contribute to the decarbonization of Singapore’s mobility landscape.

Bybit’s 2026 Crypto Outlook Challenges the Four-Year Crypto Cycle

DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has released its 2026 Crypto Outlook, a research report that analyzes the forces expected to shape digital asset markets throughout 2026.

The annual report focuses primarily on bitcoin and the broader crypto market, examining key macro drivers and risks. It is further informed by derivatives market data, options-implied probabilities, volatility dynamics, cross-asset correlations, and global macroeconomic conditions. It also assesses regulatory and structural developments, including institutional adoption trends and emerging technological considerations, to evaluate how crypto markets may behave in the year ahead.

A central question explored in the report is whether the four-year crypto market cycle, historically associated with bitcoin halving events and post-cycle drawdowns, remains the dominant framework for understanding price behavior in 2026. The analysis suggests that while historical cycles remain relevant, their influence may be diminishing as macroeconomic policy, institutional participation, and market structure play a growing role in price formation.

Key findings:

Macro environment and cross-asset dynamics.
The outlook notes that markets are pricing in further monetary easing by the U.S. Federal Reserve, a backdrop that could support risk assets more broadly. Bitcoin has recently lagged U.S. equities, and the report highlights the potential for a renewed positive correlation between bitcoin and major equity indices should macro conditions remain accommodative.

Derivatives market signals.
Based on options market data analyzed in the report, there is currently a 10.3% implied probability of bitcoin trading at $150,000 by the end of 2026. The report emphasizes that this figure reflects market pricing rather than a forecast, and suggests that current options markets may be conservatively positioned relative to the broader macro and regulatory environment.

Policy and event-driven risks.
While the overall backdrop is described as constructive, the report underscores the importance of monitoring key policy and event risks. These include a looming decision regarding Strategy’s potential exclusion from major stock indexes, which could affect market sentiment, as well as the possibility of policy tightening by the Bank of Japan later in 2026, a development that could introduce volatility across asset classes.

Structural developments influencing long-term trends.
The report identifies real-world asset tokenization as a key structural theme for 2026, building on the expansion of stablecoin adoption by regulated institutions in 2025. It also highlights increased attention to strengthening crypto market infrastructure, including efforts to address emerging technological risks such as those associated with advances in quantum computing.

Outlook

The 2026 Crypto Outlook concludes that although market cycles, sentiment, and volatility remain defining features of crypto markets, the interaction between these forces is evolving. Increased institutional participation, regulatory engagement, and macroeconomic support may allow digital assets to diverge from historical patterns, even as uncertainty and episodic volatility persist.

The full Bybit x Block Scholes – 2026 Crypto Outlook provides detailed analysis, data, and methodology supporting these conclusions and is available for download.

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About Bybit

Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 80 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.

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NYSE Content Advisory: Pre-Market Update + NYSE Visits CES 2026 in Las Vegas to Talk AI, Tech, Robotics

NEW YORK, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins.

 

NYSE Content Advisory: Pre-Market Update + NYSE Visits CES 2026 in Las Vegas to Talk AI, Tech, Robotics

Kristen Scholer delivers the pre-market update on January 6th

  • Stocks are little changed Tuesday morning after the Dow closed at a record high Monday. Investors maintain a risk-on appetite, especially buying technology shares during the first full trading week of the year.
  • The Consumer Electronics Show kicks off today, billed as the world’s most powerful tech event. NYSE is on-site—tune into NYSE Live at 9 a.m. ET via the NYSE TV app for an interview with Amprius Technologies’ new CEO, Tom Stepien.
  • Sports Illustrated and Minute Media celebrate 2025 Sportsperson of the Year, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, tonight in Las Vegas. Plus, Tortoise Capital rings the Opening Bell to launch its AI Infrastructure ETF (TCAI); CEO Tom Florence joins the show live after markets open.

Opening Bell
Tortoise Capital highlights the recent launch of TCAI

Closing Bell
Gabelli ETFs celebrates the launch of three new ETFs: GOLS, KDVD, and GBHI.

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