Home Blog Page 2636

Nota AI Files Securities Registration Statement, Poised for KOSDAQ Listing This Year

  • Swift IPO Process Amid Global Market Slowdown – Demonstrating Proven Competitiveness
  • Business Expansion Driven by Proprietary Platform ‘NetsPresso®’ with 160% CAGR Over the Past Four Years

SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Nota AI, a company specializing in AI model compression and optimization, announced today that it has submitted its Securities Registration Statement to Korea’s Financial Services Commission, making the official start of its KOSDAQ IPO process.

Nota AI Files Securities Registration Statement, Poised for KOSDAQ Listing This Year
Nota AI Files Securities Registration Statement, Poised for KOSDAQ Listing This Year

Through this IPO, Nota AI plans to offer a total of 2,916,000 shares at an expected price range of 7,600 to 9,100 KRW per share, raising approximately 22.2 to 26.5 billion KRW. The institutional investor book-building is scheduled for September 12–18, followed by the public subscription period on September 23–24. Mirae Asset Securities is acting as the lead underwriter.

Despite a slowdown in the Korean IPO market and a sharp decline in new filings since recent regulatory changes took effect in July, Nota AI’s timely submission stands out. The move underscores the company’s strong business performance and a clear growth vision, proceeding according to plan and drawing significant attention from the market.

Founded in 2015, Nota AI has built its business around its proprietary AI model optimization platform, NetsPresso®, which enables high-performance AI models to run efficiently on resource-constrained edge devices. The platform automates the complex processes of model optimization and deployment, significantly reducing development and operational costs. Nota AI has achieved multiple commercial deployments through partnerships with leading global AI semiconductor companies such as NVIDIA, Samsung Electronics, Arm, Qualcomm, Sony, and Renesas.

In addition, Nota AI has successfully commercialized NVA (Nota Vision Agent), the first generative AI-powered intelligent video surveillance solution in Korea. NVA goes beyond simple object detection to recognize relationships between objects, detect procedural violations, and identify complex risk factors in real time. It is deployed across various sectors, including industrial safety, intelligent transportation systems (ITS), retail, and surveillance. Notable projects include a contract with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority in April and deployment at Kolon Industries’ Gimcheon Plant 2 in July.

Alongside these achievements, Nota AI’s technology-driven business model has also entered a stable growth trajectory, fueling rapid revenue expansion. The company recorded 480 million KRW in revenue in 2021, 2.01 billion KRW in 2022, 3.58 billion KRW in 2023, and 8.44 billion KRW in 2024, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 159.7%.

Myungsu Chae, CEO of Nota AI, said, “In a challenging IPO environment with tightened listing requirements, submitting our Securities Registration Statement as planned underscores our proven profitability and solid mid-to-long-term growth vision. With the proceeds from this IPO, we will further enhance our technology and accelerate our global expansion, solidifying our leadership in AI compression and optimization, while driving widespread adoption of AI across industries.”

Since establishing overseas subsidiaries in Berlin (2020) and Sunnyvale, California (2022), Nota AI has rapidly expanded into key global markets, including the Middle East, Japan, and Southeast Asia.

Nota AI’s global competitiveness has also been recognized by CB Insights, which named it to the AI 100: Most Promising AI Startups list in 2025. Just last month, in July 2025, Nota AI was selected as one of five final elite teams in the Ministry of Science and ICT’s AI foundation model development project, in collaboration with Upstage, further accelerating its work on proprietary AI foundation models.

GREATER DES MOINES PARTNERSHIP CELEBRATES ECONOMIC IMPACT AWARDS AT REGIONAL SUMMIT

GREATER DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Greater Des Moines Partnership will honor six outstanding companies during the annual Economic Impact Awards, held as part of the 2025 Regional Summit on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, at the Iowa Events Center. The awards recognize companies making significant contributions to the regional economy through capital investment, innovation and job creation.

The 2025 Economic Impact Award winners are: 

Coviance – Jennings Kallen Advisors Entrepreneurial Award
Based in West Des Moines since 2015, Coviance employs 75 team members, with 80% residing in the state of Iowa. Coviance is a lending experience platform purpose-built for home equity, giving community lenders the speed, simplicity and efficiency to compete. Powered by the proprietary Collateral Decisioning Engine™, Coviance uses application data, property data and loan purpose to intelligently automate decisioning and streamline communication. Recognized nationally with honors including Inc. Power Partner 2023, HousingWire Tech100 2024 and three consecutive appearances on the Inc. 5000 list, Coviance continues to deliver innovation and growth from its Greater Des Moines base.

Excell Brands
For over 45 years, Excell Brands has grown its national reach from its home base in Des Moines, serving 40+ retailers with 45,000 store fronts. The company’s recent 300,000 square foot expansion boosted shipping capacity and created 50 jobs, bringing its local workforce to nearly 300. From trading cards to collectibles and impulse toys, Excell remains deeply committed to growing in and contributing to the Greater Des Moines community.

ITA Group
As a 100% employee-owned engagement agency, ITA Group recently expanded its global headquarters in West Des Moines from 90,000 to 152,000 square feet, with another 15,000 square feet in progress. This multi-million-dollar investment provides state-of-the-art workspaces, including on-site daycare and green spaces, to support collaboration and innovation for more than 500 local employee-owners. Hosting more than 1,000 global team members in Des Moines each year, ITA Group continues to elevate the region’s national presence and economic vitality.

MidAmerican Energy Company
Headquartered in Des Moines, MidAmerican Energy serves more than 1.6 million customers across four states with 99.9% system reliability and Iowa electric rates 44% below the national average. Through its GreenAdvantage® program, the company delivered the equivalent of 100% carbon-free energy to Iowa customers in 2024. Committed to affordability, reliability and sustainability, MidAmerican also invests in community and economic development, helping Greater Des Moines thrive.

Musco Lighting – Strategic Headquarters Investment Award
A global leader in sports and infrastructure lighting for nearly five decades, Musco Lighting completed its largest investment to date in 2025: a 74,000-square-foot renovation and expansion of its global headquarters in Oskaloosa, along with a new three-story parking structure. Additional recent capital projects across Oskaloosa, Muscatine and Urbandale are fueling continued growth in R&D, innovation and workforce expansion. With more than 1,400 Iowa-based employees, Musco remains deeply committed to creating opportunity and impact across the state.

Osmundson Mfg. Co.
With more than 120 years of history, Osmundson Manufacturing continues to be a leader in precision and innovation in Iowa’s manufacturing sector. The company is planning an expansion at its Perry headquarters, supported by the State’s High Quality Jobs Program. This project, along with the recent expansion in Mayfield, Kentucky, is supporting job growth in Iowa and strengthening the company’s ability to meet the evolving needs of the agricultural industry. Osmundson remains a key driver of skilled manufacturing careers in the Midwest.

Now in its 43rd year, the Economic Impact Awards celebrate companies that have made significant capital investments in the Greater Des Moines region, while creating high-quality jobs and strengthening the community. The awards are part of the annual Regional Summit, which convenes business and civic leaders from across the region to discuss priorities and opportunities for long-term growth. To register for the Regional Summit, visit The Partnership website.

About the Greater Des Moines Partnership
The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization that serves 12 counties in Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa: Adair, Clarke, Dallas, Guthrie, Jasper, Madison, Mahaska, Marion, Marshall, Polk, Poweshiek and Warren. Together with more than 400 Investors and an Affiliate Chamber of Commerce network of more than 7,200 Regional Business Members, The Partnership drives economic growth and talent development to advance quality of life in DSM with one voice, one mission and as one region. Through innovation, strategic planning and global collaboration, The Partnership grows opportunity, helps create jobs and promotes DSM as the best place to build a business, a career and a future. Learn more at DSMpartnership.com.

Contact:
Metinka Slater
mslater@DSMpartnership.com
(515) 216-3989
Learn More About DSM USA

 

/C O R R E C T I O N — Bandsintown/

In the news release, YOUTUBE AND BANDSINTOWN LAUNCH EXCLUSIVE CONCERT LISTINGS PARTNERSHIP TO TURN VIEWERS INTO CONCERTGOERS, issued 21-Aug-2025 by Bandsintown over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the source of the press release has been updated to Bandsintown. The complete, corrected release follows:

YOUTUBE AND BANDSINTOWN LAUNCH EXCLUSIVE CONCERT LISTINGS PARTNERSHIP TO TURN VIEWERS INTO CONCERTGOERS

 New Bandsintown Integration Brings Live Music Discovery Directly Into YouTube Videos, Shorts, and Artist Channels for Billions of Users Worldwide

 Partnership Kicks Off with Pop Icon Sabrina Carpenter as the Featured Artist

 Download Hi-Res Product Images HERE

NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2025  /PRNewswire/ — Bandsintown, the leading global live music discovery platform, has become the exclusive provider of concert listings on YouTube and YouTube Music, marking a powerful shift in how fans discover live music.

Bandsintown x YouTube Partnership Hero Image
Bandsintown x YouTube Partnership Hero Image

YouTube’s massive global audience of billions of monthly users can now easily discover concerts while watching artist videos and Shorts, exploring Official Artist Channels, and soon, while also browsing the YouTube homepage. This Bandsintown partnership with YouTube also unlocks a new push notification feature, alerting users to nearby concerts and upcoming shows, bringing the live music discovery experience directly to fans. Later this year, the integration expands to YouTube Music, where live events will appear on YouTube Music home and artist pages. Bandsintown users also have access to a 2-month free trial of YouTube Premium, letting fans enjoy their favorite videos and music ad-free, offline and in the background across YouTube and the YouTube Music app.

Available free to artists worldwide, the integration enables tour listings published by artists on Bandsintown for Artists to automatically display on YouTube, vastly increasing visibility and helping generate ticket sales vital to sustaining artist careers. Venues, festivals, and promoters subscribed to Bandsintown Pro also benefit from having their events seamlessly distributed on YouTube.

“At a time when musicians continue to struggle to generate income, this exclusive integration with YouTube further demonstrates Bandsintown’s ethos to create value and equal opportunity for artists worldwide, of all sizes and genres, to get discovered on digital platforms and sell more tickets,” said Fabrice Sergent, Bandsintown co-founder and Managing Partner.

On tour now and fresh off a successful headlining performance at Lollapalooza, pop icon Sabrina Carpenter is the featured artist for the partnership. On top of using Bandsintown tools to showcase her tour dates on her website, as a result of the partnership Sabrina’s shows will now gain significant visibility on YouTube, where she has 12 million subscribers, and on Bandsintown where she has over 1 million followers.

This YouTube partnership marks the latest expansion of Bandsintown’s global distribution network across major digital platforms. Over the past 18 months, Bandsintown has become the preferred live music data provider for industry leaders including Google, Spotify, Apple, and Shazam. Drawing concert data from 700,000+ registered artists and 65,000 venues and promoters, Bandsintown operates the world’s most comprehensive live music catalog with 2.3 million events published every year.

About Bandsintown:
Bandsintown, the world’s leading live events discovery platform, connects 100 million registered fans with concerts from over 700,000 artists and 65,000 venues publishing 2.3 million events annually. Through strategic partnerships with YouTube, Google, Spotify, Apple, Shazam, and Bing, Bandsintown seamlessly distribute these events to billions of additional fans across their favorite platforms.

The award-winning fan app and website, Bandsintown Concerts, offers the most comprehensive live music catalog globally, using AI to generate 400+ million personalized concert recommendations monthly based on fans’ listening habits and preferences.

Bandsintown for Artists empowers 700,000 musicians of all sizes with tools to publish events, announce tours, manage presales and onsales, and promote concerts across their digital properties through our widgets and APIs.

Bandsintown Pro provides automated event marketing and distribution solutions to 65,000+ venues, festivals, and promoters—helping them boost event visibility across all digital platforms while saving time and selling more tickets.

Photo – https://laotiantimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/bandsintown_youtube_partnership-1.jpg
Logo – https://laotiantimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/youtube_bandsintown_logos_logo-1.jpg

Ten Pao Group Announces 2025 Interim Results

Net Profit Increased by 20.4% year-on-year to HK$211.7million with a Dividend Payout Ratio of 30.2%

Launching AI Computing Power Supply and Expanding to High-End Smart Controller Business to Capture AIoT Opportunities

HONG KONG, Aug. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — 

Financial Highlights

For the six months ended 30 June

2025 

HK$ million

2024

HK$ million

Change

Revenue

2,948.1

2,471.0

+19.3 %

Gross Profit

526.7

501.9

+4.9 %

Profit attributable to Owners of the Company

211.7

175.8

+20.4 %

Profit for the period

212.2

175.3

+20.7 %

Net profit margin

7.2 %

7.1 %

+0.1 p.p.

Basic earnings per share (HK cents)

21

17

+23.5 %

Interim dividend per share (HK cents)

6.2

5.2

+19.2 %

 

Ten Pao Group Holdings Limited (’Ten Pao’ or ‘the Company’, together with the subsidiaries as the Group’, Stock code: 1979.HK ), an industry-leading provider of intelligent power supply solutions, is pleased to announce its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2025 (“1H 2025” or, the “Period”).

In the first half of 2025, persistent global inflation and geopolitical conflicts, coupled with rapidly intensifying international trade frictions, created a challenging business environment. The Group maintained close communication with both upstream suppliers and downstream customers to address the impact of tariff policies collaboratively. Through years of strategic market diversification, the Group significantly reduced its reliance on any single market during the Period. With production bases and R&D centers strategically deployed across Southeast Asia, Europe, North America and China, the Group has achieved agile resource allocation, enabling it to respond swiftly to customer needs and market fluctuations. At the same time, Ten Pao continued to expand into the new energy and high-end smart controller businesses, further enriching its product portfolio and customer base, thereby enhancing operational resilience and market adaptability.

By firmly executing its integrated strategy of high quality, strong R&D, intelligent manufacturing and global deployment, the Group advanced the development of innovative products, diversified its customer portfolio, secured stable raw material supply, expedited orders and deliveries, and implemented stringent internal cost control. This enabled the Group to maintain operational and financial stability. Revenue for the Period increased by approximately 19.3% year-on-year (“YoY”) to HK$2,948.1 million, driven primarily by growth in the industrial power supply and new energy segments. Gross profit rose by approximately 4.9% to HK$526.7 million, with gross profit margin slightly decreasing due to intensified competition in the power supply industry. Net profit margin stood solid at 7.2%. Profit attributable to owners of the Company rose by 20.4% YoY to HK$211.7 million. Basic earnings per share increased by 23.5% year-on-year to HK21 cents in 1H 2025.

The Group remains committed to a long-term stable dividend policy to reward shareholders for their continued support. The Board has declared an interim dividend of HK6.2 cents per share for the Period (1H 2024: HK5.2 cents), representing a payout ratio of approximately 30.2% (1H 2024: 30.5%).

Major Business Highlights

Capitalizing on the Opportunities in the AI Era, with Rising Demand for High-End Smart Controllers

The rapid development of AI has accelerated the demand for fast data transmission, driving the high-end smart controller (PCBA) market into a growth phase. During the Period, the Group actively seized market opportunities in the smart controller segment, expanding collaboration with Fortune Global 500 customers and securing new orders for high-end smart controllers. The Group’s new production bases in Vietnam and Mexico are already equipped with dedicated smart controller production lines, and will continue to integrate automation and AI-enabled equipment to significantly enhance capacity and production efficiency, laying a solid foundation for future order growth.

New Energy Business Maintains Strong Contribution with 33.6% year-on-year Growth

The Group continued to implement its three core product strategies of “energy storage systems, automotive electronics applications and electric vehicle core charging modules” to align with the global “fuel-to-electric” transition. During the Period, the new energy business contributed 19.1% of total revenue, representing 33.6% year-on-year growth, driven primarily by contributions from energy storage and automotive electronics products, as well as the Group’s expansion of its new

energy business customer base. Leveraging the global shift from “fuel-to-electric” and net-zero carbon emissions, the Group launched residential balcony photovoltaic micro-storage systems and actively participated in Southeast Asia’s new energy infrastructure projects, including Thailand’s two-wheeler electric vehicle battery-swap cabinet and fast-charging station projects, further consolidating its presence in the green energy market.

Promoting high-Power Supply Products for Data Centers and Expanding AI Computing Power Supply Product Portfolio

As AI becomes a core driver of global development and permeates application scenarios such as smart homes, household appliances, automotive electronics, and power tools, market demand for computational resources has surged. During the Period, the Group expanded its AI computing power supply product portfolio and secured related orders. Notably, it launched a new high-power supply product with a 3,500W output for server applications, suitable for high-performance computing scenarios such as cloud computing data centers, supercomputing/HPC systems, and enterprise-level servers, effectively meeting the stringent stability and performance requirements of next-generation AI hardware.

Global Production Footprint Enhances Risk Resilience and Capacity Flexibility

To address global market demand fluctuations and changes in trade dynamics, the Group continued to optimize its global production and R&D footprint. Current production bases are located in Huizhou (Guangdong Province) and Dazhou (Sichuan Province) in China, Hungary, Vietnam and Mexico, providing strong capacity support for business expansion. The Group’s new 200,000-square-metre Huizhou Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Park has largely completed production line relocations and is expected to be fully operational in the second half of 2025. With its global production network entering a harvest stage, the Group’s future capital expenditure is expected to stabilize.

Outlook

Looking ahead to the second half of 2025, global macroeconomic conditions and trade policies remain volatile. However, “new quality productivity” and AIoT are driving mainstream societal development trends, accelerating enterprise digital transformation and providing vital impetus for advancement up the global value chain. The Group will actively respond to the national call to develop “new quality productivity”, expanding into green new energy sectors and focusing on cutting-edge areas such as energy storage system solutions, electric vehicle charging equipment, green mobility and AI computing power supplies as new growth engines.

The AI industry’s sustained demand for high-end power solutions, alongside explosive growth in the global smart controller market—projected to exceed US$100 billion by 2033—presents significant opportunities. The Group will continue to drive R&D in technological innovation and product upgrading, focusing on intelligent products and energy storage systems, high-end smart controllers, fully digital power supplies, high-power and high-stability power products, and AI computing power supplies exceeding international standards. These products will provide reliable power support for high-performance computing equipment and strengthen the Group’s sustainable development capabilities. The Group will also explore collaboration opportunities with leading global technology companies to expand application scenarios and market share, further enhancing new quality productivity.

In the new energy sector, the Group will actively seize opportunities from the global trend of  “fuel-to-electric” transition and net-zero carbon emission, accelerating expansion in Southeast Asia. The Southeast Asian two-wheeler electric vehicle market is projected to reach US$67.8 billion in 2025 and grow to US$157.2 billion by 2034. As the “fuel-to-electric” timetable advances in the region, the Group is participating in Thailand’s national project for two-wheeler electric vehicle battery-swapping cabinets and fast-charging stations. The project will deploy fast-charging facilities nationwide to provide rapid battery replacement services for the two-wheeler electric vehicle drivers, enhancing the efficiency of their vehicles. Over the long term, the Group will leverage its robust network of more than 30,000 retail outlets and stores to deepen penetration into the green mobility market.

Operationally, the Group will continue to strengthen its global production footprint, enhance supply chain efficiency, and respond swiftly to evolving market demands through refined resources allocation and technological innovation, thereby maintaining steady growth in operations and finances, creating sustainable, high-quality long-term growth and greater value for shareholders.

In addition, the Group will maintain a high degree of sensitivity to the industry trends, uphold the concept of sustainable development, further seize upon the key role of power supply in the future’s sustainable, intelligent, and low-carbon development of society, and produce innovative power solutions that are efficient and in line with the development of the times. It will also continue to optimize its business structure, reduce reliance on any single market, and enhance overall resilience and long-term growth momentum.

About Ten Pao Group

Established in 1979, Ten Pao has 46 years of experience in power supply industry. It has been listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since 2015. With the development direction of high-end and digital intelligence, it continues to provide customers with “intelligent, efficient, safe, reliable, and rapid response” product customization and production manufacturing services, whilst offering “one-stop” intelligent power supply solutions with market competitiveness. Over the years, Ten Pao has established a long-term stable cooperative relationship with many well-known international brands and become an international leading, reliable and innovative power supply group.

This press release was distributed by DLK Advisory on behalf of Ten Pao Group Holdings Limited. 

 

 

 

YOUTUBE AND BANDSINTOWN LAUNCH EXCLUSIVE CONCERT LISTINGS PARTNERSHIP TO TURN VIEWERS INTO CONCERTGOERS

 New Bandsintown Integration Brings Live Music Discovery Directly Into YouTube Videos, Shorts, and Artist Channels for Billions of Users Worldwide

 Partnership Kicks Off with Pop Icon Sabrina Carpenter as the Featured Artist

 Download Hi-Res Product Images HERE

NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2025  /PRNewswire/ — Bandsintown, the leading global live music discovery platform, has become the exclusive provider of concert listings on YouTube and YouTube Music, marking a powerful shift in how fans discover live music.

Bandsintown x YouTube Partnership Hero Image
Bandsintown x YouTube Partnership Hero Image

YouTube’s massive global audience of billions of monthly users can now easily discover concerts while watching artist videos and Shorts, exploring Official Artist Channels, and soon, while also browsing the YouTube homepage. This Bandsintown partnership with YouTube also unlocks a new push notification feature, alerting users to nearby concerts and upcoming shows, bringing the live music discovery experience directly to fans. Later this year, the integration expands to YouTube Music, where live events will appear on YouTube Music home and artist pages. Bandsintown users also have access to a 2-month free trial of YouTube Premium, letting fans enjoy their favorite videos and music ad-free, offline and in the background across YouTube and the YouTube Music app.

Available free to artists worldwide, the integration enables tour listings published by artists on Bandsintown for Artists to automatically display on YouTube, vastly increasing visibility and helping generate ticket sales vital to sustaining artist careers. Venues, festivals, and promoters subscribed to Bandsintown Pro also benefit from having their events seamlessly distributed on YouTube.

“At a time when musicians continue to struggle to generate income, this exclusive integration with YouTube further demonstrates Bandsintown’s ethos to create value and equal opportunity for artists worldwide, of all sizes and genres, to get discovered on digital platforms and sell more tickets,” said Fabrice Sergent, Bandsintown co-founder and Managing Partner.

On tour now and fresh off a successful headlining performance at Lollapalooza, pop icon Sabrina Carpenter is the featured artist for the partnership. On top of using Bandsintown tools to showcase her tour dates on her website, as a result of the partnership Sabrina’s shows will now gain significant visibility on YouTube, where she has 12 million subscribers, and on Bandsintown where she has over 1 million followers.

This YouTube partnership marks the latest expansion of Bandsintown’s global distribution network across major digital platforms. Over the past 18 months, Bandsintown has become the preferred live music data provider for industry leaders including Google, Spotify, Apple, and Shazam. Drawing concert data from 700,000+ registered artists and 65,000 venues and promoters, Bandsintown operates the world’s most comprehensive live music catalog with 2.3 million events published every year.

About Bandsintown:
Bandsintown, the world’s leading live events discovery platform, connects 100 million registered fans with concerts from over 700,000 artists and 65,000 venues publishing 2.3 million events annually. Through strategic partnerships with YouTube, Google, Spotify, Apple, Shazam, and Bing, Bandsintown seamlessly distribute these events to billions of additional fans across their favorite platforms.

The award-winning fan app and website, Bandsintown Concerts, offers the most comprehensive live music catalog globally, using AI to generate 400+ million personalized concert recommendations monthly based on fans’ listening habits and preferences.

Bandsintown for Artists empowers 700,000 musicians of all sizes with tools to publish events, announce tours, manage presales and onsales, and promote concerts across their digital properties through our widgets and APIs.

Bandsintown Pro provides automated event marketing and distribution solutions to 65,000+ venues, festivals, and promoters—helping them boost event visibility across all digital platforms while saving time and selling more tickets.

Photo – https://laotiantimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/bandsintown_youtube_partnership.jpg
Logo – https://laotiantimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/youtube_bandsintown_logos_logo.jpg

Rokid Sets Stage for AI Glasses Launch in New York

NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Rokid, a pioneer in human-computer interaction and AR innovation, announced the upcoming launch event for the Rokid Glasses, the world’s lightest full-function AI & AR smart glasses. The event, titled “Future in Sight,” will take place on August 26, 2025, in New York City. The event will bring together media, industry experts, and partners for an immersive experience that showcases how Rokid is shaping the next era of wearable computing.


Rokid Glasses is aiming to redefine wearable computing by combining advanced AI productivity tools, AR navigation, real-time multilingual translation, live transcription, and a 12MP first-person camera in a stylish, everyday form factor. Powered by the Qualcomm AR1 platform, these glasses deliver enterprise-grade performance with consumer-ready comfort and design.

Behind the product is the largest XR developer community in China, with over 15,000 developers and 5,000 corporate partners already involved through Rokid’s open SDK and resource platform. This developer ecosystem serves as a foundation for Rokid’s innovation. This year, the company aims to expand its reach beyond the domestic market by establishing a network of over 1,000 overseas developers, thereby improving consumer experiences and providing enhanced support to users worldwide.

Event Highlights

  • Global Product Unveiling – Exclusive first look at Rokid Glasses (Overseas) before public release.
  • Industry Insight Panel – Experts discuss the shift from mobile devices to wearable AI and its impact on communication, accessibility, and daily life.
  • Hands-on Experience – Attendees will trial Rokid Glasses’ live translation, transcription, teleprompter, object recognition, and AI productivity features.
  • Influencer Party – Featuring an AI Glasses For Social Good Podcast and the kickoff of Rokid’s “Dream Journey” World Tour.

With a proven track record in human-computer interaction and award-winning Augmented Reality designs, Rokid Glasses is opening a new chapter in everyday AI and AR experiences: making immersive computing accessible, light, and ready for real life.

About Rokid

Rokid is a product-oriented platform company with a focus on human-computer interaction for over ten years. As a pioneer in augmented reality, Rokid develops both hardware and software for AR headsets and their surrounding ecosystem, with a mission to ensure that the magic of AR leaves no one behind. With the largest XR developer community in China, its products are consistently regarded among the best wearable devices in the country. It has won the Las Vegas CES Innovation Award for three consecutive years and the German IF Design Award five times.

Website: https://global.rokid.com/ 

 

HOVERAir AQUA, World’s first 100% waterproof self-flying camera

HANGZHOU, China, Aug. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — This summer, aerial videography takes a bold leap onto the water. Introducing HOVERAir AQUA —the world’s first 100% waterproof, self-flying camera designed for water activities. Built for creators, athletes, and innovators, AQUA offers a hands-free and pilot-free aerial video experience. Whether stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, wakeboarding, jet-skiing, or boating, AQUA captures stunning third-person shots effortlessly. AQUA launches on Indiegogo for $999 USD (early bird) on August 21, 2025, at 9 AM PST.


HOVERAir AQUA TVC | 100% Waterproof Self-Flying Camera

AQUA replaces static POVs and manual drones with AI-powered tracking, waterproof design, and compact portability. Building on the legacy of X1 and PRO/PROMAX, HOVERAir extends its reach from hiking, skiing, and biking into the world of water-sports. AQUA adds faster flight speed, longer flight time, real-time video, an IP-67 water resistance rating, and neutral buoyancy. It automatically follows you over and around water, delivering smooth, dynamic shots from new angles—perfect for water-sport enthusiasts.

It floats. It follows. It films—anywhere on water.
It floats. It follows. It films—anywhere on water.

Equipped with a 4K/100 fps slow-motion camera, 1/1.28″ CMOS sensor, and hydrophobic lens, AQUA delivers stunning video quality. It offers over 15 automated flight modes, including snorkel and mount modes, Level 7 wind resistance (up to 33 knots), weighs under 249g (no FAA registration required), provides 23 minutes of flight time, and reaches a maximum tracking speed of 55 km/h (34 mph).

HOVERAir AQUA comes with its companion device – Lighthouse, worn on the user’s arm, offering full control over AQUA: takeoff, landing, recording, mode selection, and remote recall. Its Virtual Tether detects when AQUA moves beyond a set distance and automatically prompts it to return. AQUA also features a 1.6” AMOLED display for live preview and quick footage review without connecting to a mobile device.

AQUA is a cutting-edge personal aerial camera engineered for effortless use on and around water. “AQUA represents a natural extension of HOVERAir’s mission to empower users to capture their greatest life moments hands-free and without boundaries—whether on land or water,” says MQ Wang, founder and CEO of Zero Zero Robotics.

AQUA delivers hands-free tracking, stable flight, and simple Lighthouse control—ideal for any water adventure. Be first to experience AQUA—visit the Indiegogo campaign page.

For more information, images, and videos, see the AQUA Media Kit.

Experience HOVERAir AQUA at IFA Berlin, September 3–9, 2025. Join the Press Lunch on September 4 at 1 PM, Hall 20, Stand 103. RSVP: pr@hoverair.com.

Product Details:

Feature

Specification

Waterproof Rating

100% waterproof, IP-67 rating

Buoyancy

Neutral – take off/land on water

Camera Specs

4K/100 fps slow motion, 1/1.28″ CMOS, H-Log(10 bit), 12 MP with HDR, 2x Digital Zoom

Lens

Hydrophobic lens with self-heating anti-fog technology

Stabilization

SmoothCapture 3.0

Internal Storage

Up to 128GB, UFS 2.2

Flight Modes

15+ modes including snorkel and mount mode

Wind Resistance

Level 7 (up to 33 knots)

Weight

Under 249g (no FAA certification required)

Battery Life

23 minutes

Max Tracking Speed

55 km/h (34 mph)

Control System

Fully automated with Lighthouse

Compatibility

Beacon & Joystick, X1 App

Accessories

Lighthouse, boat/board mounts, dry bags

Retail Price

Starting at $999 (Indiegogo early bird price)

About Zero Zero Robotics

Founded in 2014 by Stanford PhDs MQ Wang and Tony Zhang, Zero Zero Robotics specializes in embedded leading-edge technologies to develop innovative devices combining AI machine vision with precise control. Holding over 170 patents and with a global team of 350+, the company empowers users to capture life’s moments freely through its brands: HOVERAir, the self-flying personal videographer, and V-Copter, featuring a V-shaped bi-copter.

Press Contact
Judith Steinbach
Global Media Relations
pr@hoverair.com

Orange Biomed Lands on Fortune Korea’s Top 40 with Portable Diabetes Test

SEATTLE, Aug. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Orange Biomed, developer of the world’s first pocket-sized A1C testing device, is receiving international recognition for its breakthrough microfluidic technology designed to enhance accessibility and accuracy in chronic disease management. The company has been selected for inclusion in Fortune Korea’s “Top 40 Emerging South Korean Healthcare Innovations”, highlighting its growing momentum in the U.S. healthcare market.

The company’s flagship product, the OBM rapid A1C, is the first portable device to measure glycated hemoglobin (A1C) using microfluidic technology. Unlike traditional lab tests, the device is designed to make diabetes monitoring more accessible, especially for patients who face barriers to regular testing.

The award panel, which included U.S. medical experts and consulting firm BDMT Global, praised Orange Biomed for directly addressing unmet needs in the U.S. healthcare system. “The OBM rapid A1C could transform how diabetes patients monitor their condition by removing the logistical and cost barriers of lab-based testing,” evaluators said.

Orange Biomed is also taking its mission beyond product development. Through its “M.A.P. YOUR HEALTH” campaign, the company has partnered with health and community groups in Chicago to raise awareness about chronic disease prevention and expand access to care.

CEO and co-president Yeaseul Park sees the recognition as validation of the company’s commitment to global healthcare innovation.

“Being named to the Top 40 is more than an honor—it’s proof that our technology can make a real impact in the U.S. healthcare system,” Park said. “Our focus is on building strong partnerships in the U.S. and turning these opportunities into real impact in the healthcare system.”

Backed by over USD 7.5 million in funding and multiple innovation awards, Orange Biomed has presented its innovations at major U.S. forums such as the American Diabetes Association’s Innovation Hub and the Diabetes Technology Meeting (DTM) and engaged with professional communities through ADLM and ADCES. The company is preparing a 510(k) submission to the FDA for potential clearance of its product.

For additional information, please visit www.orangebiomed.com and follow Orange Biomed on  LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube