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Bybit Sues North Korea and Lazarus Group, Secures Preliminary Injunction Freezing Stolen Assets in Landmark Crypto Asset Recovery Effort

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Lawsuit accuses North Korea and Lazarus Group of orchestrating the $1.5 billion theft, as court-ordered asset freeze supports recovery efforts and  Bybit expands collaboration with law enforcement and industry partners to strengthen accountability for crypto-related cybercrime

DUBAI, UAE, Aug. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, today announced that it has filed a civil lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), its Reconnaissance General Bureau (RGB), and the Lazarus Group, which U.S. authorities have identified as the DPRK-linked hacking group responsible for the February 2025 cyberattack.

Bybit has also secured a preliminary injunction freezing identified stolen assets held by the unidentified individuals and entities holding or moving those funds, named in the case as John Doe defendants. The order is intended to preserve identified stolen digital assets while the litigation continues, representing an important step in Bybit’s ongoing efforts to recover funds, support international law enforcement investigations, and reinforce accountability for large-scale cybercrime. Indeed, the court found that “Bybit has demonstrated a likelihood of success on the merits” in its lawsuit.

The legal action forms part of a broader strategy combining blockchain intelligence, international cooperation, and judicial remedies to pursue the illicit actors responsible for what the court, in granting the initial temporary restraining order, described as “one of the largest cryptocurrency thefts in history.” While criminal investigations remain the responsibility of government authorities, the civil proceedings provide an additional avenue for preserving assets and protecting the interests of affected stakeholders.

“Our focus has never changed: protect our users first, recover what we can, and make sure the people behind these attacks are held accountable,” said Ben Zhou, Co-founder and CEO of Bybit. “The Lazarus attack wasn’t just an attack on Bybit. It was an attack on trust in our industry. That’s why we’ve worked closely with investigators, exchanges, regulators, law enforcement, and now the courts. We hope this marks another step toward making crypto a much harder place for criminals to operate in and  a much safer place for everyone else.”

Strengthening Accountability Through Legal Action

The preliminary injunction prohibits the transfer or dissipation of identified assets connected to the case while litigation continues. Bybit intends to seek additional judicial relief as the proceedings advance.

The civil action is being pursued independently of ongoing criminal investigations conducted by U.S. law enforcement authorities. Bybit continues to cooperate closely with relevant agencies, including the FBI, by sharing blockchain intelligence and investigative findings that may support broader enforcement efforts.

As digital assets increasingly become a target of sophisticated cross-border cybercrime, the company believes legal remedies, alongside criminal enforcement, can play an important role in preserving recoverable assets and strengthening accountability.

Global Collaboration Driving Asset Recovery

Since the February 2025 incident, Bybit has worked alongside blockchain analytics firms, exchanges, custodians, and international law enforcement agencies to trace stolen assets and disrupt laundering networks.

To date:

  • Approximately US$48.4 million in stolen assets has been recovered.
  • Over approximately US$30.5 million has been frozen across more than 28 exchanges and custodians, pending further legal and investigative action.

These efforts have also supported broader enforcement actions targeting infrastructure allegedly used to launder stolen funds. Authorities in Germany dismantled the cryptocurrency exchange eXch, while German and Swiss authorities later disrupted Cryptomixer.io, removing key channels used to move illicit proceeds. Together, these actions demonstrate the impact of effective cooperation between the private sector and law enforcement in combating transnational cybercrime.

“The real test comes after the crisis,” Ben added. “That’s when you show whether your commitment is real. For us, that means continuing to strengthen our security, working hand in hand with investigators and industry partners, and doing everything we can to protect our users. Trust isn’t something you claim. You have to earn it through action, every single day.”

Building a More Resilient Digital Asset Ecosystem

The legal proceedings represent one component of Bybit’s broader commitment to improving security standards across the cryptocurrency industry. The company continues to invest in advanced blockchain intelligence capabilities, deepen cooperation with exchanges and regulators, and support initiatives aimed at making digital asset theft increasingly difficult, traceable and costly for criminal organisations.

This action reflects Bybit’s commitment to holding state-sponsored threat actors accountable and using all available legal avenues, both civil and in cooperation with law enforcement, to disrupt cybercrime targeting the digital asset industry.

The civil proceedings remain ongoing. Bybit will continue to cooperate with relevant authorities and provide updates as permitted by the court.

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A Cup of Fresh Durian Coffee: The New Shu Road Comes to Life

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BEIJING, Aug. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from China.org.cn on the the New Shu Road:


A Cup of Fresh Durian Coffee: The New Shu Road Comes to Life

Have you ever seen durian coffee brewed right inside a fresh durian?

This one-of-a-kind durian coffee has recently taken young people by storm at the Chengdu International Railway Port.

You may be even more surprised to learn these durians were still hanging on the trees just five days ago. Five days later, they “rode” more than 2,000 kilometers via the China-Laos-Thailand all-rail-cold-chain freight service, traveling straight from major growing areas in eastern Thailand to the imported durian distribution center inside the Chengdu-Eurasia National (Commodity) Pavilion in the Chengdu International Railway Port.

Thanks to this regular cold-chain rail route that delivers goods efficiently with minimal damage, and in seamless container journeys, tropical Southeast Asian fruits that once commanded steep prices — such as Vietnamese longans and Lao mangosteens — now reach Chinese consumers at lower prices and in better condition.

If you look at the transport route map of Chengdu International Railway Port, every shipping line runs like a blood vessel, pumping steady vitality into countries and cities along the way.

Since the first Chengdu-Europe Express Rail pulled out of Chengdu bound for Lodz, Poland, back in 2013, the Chengdu-Eurasia international logistics corridor centered on Chengdu has expanded steadily over more than a decade. More than 100 cities at home and abroad, including Moscow, Lodz, Vientiane, Hanoi and Izmir, have joined the network one after another. A land-sea intermodal shipping network focused on overland rail now connects Europe, Asia and North America, together with a backbone network of air cargo routes, has gradually taken shape.

Today’s sophisticated transport network stands in stark contrast to the region’s isolation in ancient times. To reach the Shu lands (the Sichuan Basin around present-day Chengdu), travelers had to cross the formidable Qinling and Daba mountain ranges. The great Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai once sighed, “The road to Shu is harder than climbing to the sky.” The Italian explorer Marco Polo also wrote in his travelogue that traversing the Shu Road took twenty days, with winding paths snaking through mountains, gorges and dense forests.

That is why inland western Chinese cities like Chengdu needed an efficient, stable international logistics corridor to break the shackles holding back development. No matter how hard the ancient Shu Road once was, a new thoroughfare had to be built.

After years of infrastructure construction and strategic planning of international logistics corridors, the New Shu Road is fully open and efficient. Today, setting out from Chengdu, you can “roam” the Eurasian continent in just 20 days: Around 12 days by China-Europe Railway Express to Lodz and Moscow; Around 14 days to Nuremberg and Tilburg; Roughly 3 days to Laos and 5 days to Thailand via the all-rail freight line covering China, Laos, Thailand and Malaysia; And a mere 10 days to travel all across ASEAN via the ASEAN land-sea intermodal transport route.

The smooth New Shu Road has turned into a global “conveyor belt” for the flow of goods. New energy products and specialty agricultural products “Made in Chengdu” and “Made in China” are constantly shipped overseas. Meanwhile, French red wine, German automobiles and other commodities pass through Chengdu to reach inland China, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, as well as Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia. In the first half of this year, Chengdu’s total import and export volume of goods hit 440.67 billion yuan.

Transportation is no longer a constraint on local development — instead, it has become a force that nourishes and propels regional growth. Chengdu once relied heavily on traditional heavy industry, but the China-Europe Railway Express has rapidly opened it up to the outside world and driven industrial upgrading. This positive impact has spilled over to many more regions along the routes. For example, Malaszewicze, a small Polish border town, has grown into a key EU logistics hub thanks to the railway service.

In ancient times, the Shu Road was hard, because mountains and passes stood in the way. Today, the new Shu Road stretches far and wide, connecting China with the rest of the world.

The ever-improving New Shu Road brings impetus for high-standard opening-up to China’s western hinterland, offering richer opportunities for all countries, cities and enterprises along the routes, and delivering tangible benefits to people everywhere — just like that fresh cup of durian coffee.

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Agoda Reveals Growing Interest in Cool-Weather Destinations in Japan for Summer 2026

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― Searches for Tateshina Highlands rise 277% as interest grows in “cool-cations” offering cooler climates and nature escapes ―

SINGAPORE, Aug. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Agoda Company Pte. Ltd. (Headquarters: Singapore; CEO: Omri Morgenshtern), which operates the digital travel platform Agoda, has revealed growing interest among Japanese travelers in domestic cool-weather destinations for late summer 2026, based on accommodation search data.

According to Agoda, accommodation searches increased for destinations offering relatively cool climates and abundant natural surroundings, including Tateshina Highlands, Furano, Yuzawa, Karuizawa, and Matsumoto and Kamikochi. Tateshina Highlands recorded the strongest growth in travel interest among Japan’s cool-weather destinations, with searches increasing by 277%.

The data compares accommodation searches made by Japanese travelers between January and March 2026 for check-ins from April to June 2026 with searches made between April and June 2026 for check-ins from July to September 2026.

Agoda’s insights reveal rising travel interest for “cool-cations,” where travelers choose destinations that allow them to escape the summer heat and recharge in natural surroundings, especially during the late summer months between July to September. The findings also suggest that highland and mountainous destinations offering comfortable climates, hot springs, outdoor activities, and distinctive local cuisine are attracting increasing attention as summer travel destinations.

  • Top Five Cool-Weather Destinations with the Growth in Late Summer Travel Interest

Tateshina Highlands: 277% increase
Furano: 229% increase
Yuzawa: 202% increase
Karuizawa: 161% increase
Matsumoto and Kamikochi: 133% increase

  • Tateshina Highlands, Nagano Prefecture | Searches up 277%

Tateshina Highlands is known as a high-altitude resort destination offering a relatively cool and comfortable climate, even during summer. Visitors can enjoy hiking, scenic drives, and hot springs amid abundant natural surroundings. Its convenient access from the Greater Tokyo area may also be one of the reasons it is attracting interest as a summer travel destination.

  • Furano, Hokkaido | Searches up 229%

Furano offers quintessential Hokkaido scenery, including expansive rural landscapes and colorful flower fields. Its relatively cool summer climate, together with opportunities for scenic drives, outdoor activities, and dining experiences featuring local ingredients, has made it a popular destination for travelers seeking relief from the heat.

  • Yuzawa, Niigata Prefecture | Searches up 202%

Best known as a winter snow resort, Yuzawa is also gaining attention as a cool-weather destination where travelers can enjoy nature during the summer months. In addition to outdoor experiences and hot springs surrounded by mountains, its convenient Shinkansen access from the Greater Tokyo area makes it an appealing choice for shorter trips.

  • Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture | Searches up 161%

Karuizawa has long been one of Japan’s best-known summer retreats, offering both abundant nature and a sophisticated townscape. With a wide range of experiences, including shopping, dining, cycling, and forest walks, the destination is popular among diverse groups of travelers, including families and couples.

  • Matsumoto and Kamikochi, Nagano Prefecture | Searches up 133%

The Matsumoto and Kamikochi area is known for the magnificent natural scenery of the Northern Japan Alps, fresh mountain air, and beautiful alpine landscapes. Travelers can combine walks through Kamikochi with historical and cultural sightseeing at attractions such as Matsumoto Castle, allowing them to enjoy both nature and urban tourism during the same trip.

Agoda’s findings indicate that when choosing summer destinations, an increasing number of travelers are likely to consider not only sightseeing attractions and accommodation options, but also comfortable climates and natural surroundings. Travelers are also increasingly likely to combine stays in cool-weather destinations with hot springs, outdoor activities, local cuisine, and cultural experiences to create more fulfilling summer trips.

Tadashi Ikai, Senior Country Director, Agoda International Japan, shared: “When planning summer trips, more Japanese travelers are seeking out destinations where they can stay cool and comfortable, in addition to enjoying sightseeing and leisure activities. Agoda’s latest insights show growing interest in cool-weather destinations such as Tateshina Highlands, Furano, and Yuzawa, where travelers can recharge amid abundant natural surroundings. The appeal of these ‘cool-cations’ goes beyond simply escaping the heat. They also give travelers opportunities to enjoy experiences unique to each destination, including hot springs, outdoor activities, and local culinary culture. Through our diverse range of accommodation and travel products, Agoda will continue supporting travelers in planning comfortable summer trips that suit their individual preferences.”

Agoda offers travelers access to a wide range of travel products, including hotels, private homes, flights, and activities. By booking activities in advance through Agoda, travelers can better plan their itineraries and enjoy a smoother, more fulfilling travel experience in their chosen destinations.

First Phosphate Announces Uplisting of American Depositary Receipt (ADR) to Nasdaq Global Market Under Ticker Symbol PHOS

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Saguenay, Quebec–(Newsfile Corp. – August 7, 2026) – First Phosphate Corp. (Nasdaq: PHOS) (CSE: PHOS) (OTCQX: FRSPF) (FSE: KD0) (“First Phosphate” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce that its American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs“) will be uplisted to Nasdaq Global Market as a Level 2 ADR under ticker symbol “PHOS” (CUSIP: 33611D301; ISIN: US33611D3017) effective at the opening of trading on August 10, 2026.

The First Phosphate ADR ratio remains set to ten (10) First Phosphate common shares for each (1) First Phosphate ADR.

Effective August 10, 2026, First Phosphate level 1 ADRs will be delisted from the OTCQX market and will be automatically converted to First Phosphate level 2 ADRs readily tradeable on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange under ticker symbol “PHOS“.

The First Phosphate Level 2 ADR under Nasdaq ticker symbol “PHOS” remains complimentary to all other Company listings on all other stock exchanges and does not affect the Company’s currently listed common shares on the OTCQX under symbol “FRSPF“, on the CSE under symbol “PHOS” and on the FSE under symbol “KD0“.

Participants may continue to convert First Phosphate common shares into ADRs at no cost until December 31, 2026 through The Bank of New York Mellon (“BNY“) which is currently the depositary bank for the First Phosphate ADR program.

BNY facilitates the issuance and cancellation of First Phosphate ADRs in accordance with instructions received from market participants. The First Phosphate ADR program operates in accordance with a deposit agreement, filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC“) and available through https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/2108542/000101915526000028/0001019155-26-000028-index.htm. The First Phosphate common shares underlying the First Phosphate ADRs are held in custody by BNY. Investors can convert First Phosphate common shares into First Phosphate ADRs by instructing their broker or custodian to deliver the common shares through CDS to BNY’s safekeeping account at CIBC Mellon. For questions about issuances and cancellations of ADRs, please contact canadadrconversions@bny.com.

The First Phosphate Level 2 ADR program does not constitute a new offering of securities and, therefore, no additional shares are being issued nor is any capital being raised in connection with the uplist of the First Phosphate ADR to the Nasdaq Stock Exchange. Moreover, nothing herein shall be deemed to constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy securities.

ADRs are negotiable U.S. securities that represent a non-U.S. company’s equity. ADRs trade freely in global markets and facilitate cross-border trading. Additional information is available through BNY Depositary Receipts website: www.adrbny.com.

About First Phosphate Corp.
First Phosphate (Nasdaq: PHOS) (CSE: PHOS) (OTCQX: FRSPF) (FSE: KD0) is a mineral exploration and development and clean technology company dedicated to building and reshoring a vertically integrated mine-to-market supply chain for the production of LFP batteries in North America. Target markets include energy storage, data centers, robotics, mobility, and national security. First Phosphate’s flagship Bégin-Lamarche property, located in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Québec, Canada, represents a rare North American igneous phosphate resource producing high-purity phosphate characterized by very low levels of impurities.

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Although the Company believes the expectations expressed in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include market prices, development and exploration successes, and continued availability of capital and financing and general economic, market or business conditions. These statements are based on a number of assumptions including, among other things, assumptions regarding general business and economic conditions that engineering and construction timetables and capital costs for the Company’s, exploration, development and expansion projects are correctly estimated and not affected by unforeseen circumstances; the ability to obtain financing for its proposed operations on acceptable terms; no material deterioration in general business and economic conditions; no material delays in obtaining permits and other approvals; no significant disruptions affecting the activities of the Company or its ability to access required project equipment and services, and operating supplies in sufficient quantities and on a timely basis; inflation and prices for Company project inputs being approximately consistent with anticipated levels; the ability to complete the exploration and development programs consistent with the Company’s expectations; commodity price expectations including assumptions for P2O5; the Company’s relationship with local municipalities and First Nations remaining consistent with the Company’s expectations; the Company’s relationship with other third-party partners and suppliers remaining consistent with the Company’s expectations; and government relations and actions being consistent with Company expectations. Investors are cautioned that any such statements are not guarantees of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking information contained in this press release. The Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. All forward-looking information contained in this release is qualified by these cautionary statements.

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AMTD IDEA’s Receipt of NYSE Letter Regarding ADS Trading Price’s Below Compliance Standards

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PARIS and NEW YORK and SINGAPORE, Aug. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AMTD IDEA Group (NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB) (“AMTD IDEA” or the “Company”), today announced that it has received a letter from the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”), notifying the Company that it is below compliance standards due to the trading price of the Company’s American depositary shares (the “ADSs”).

Pursuant to Section 802.01C of the NYSE’s Listed Company Manual, a company will be considered to be below compliance standards if the average closing price of its security as reported on the consolidated tape is less than US$1.00 over a consecutive 30 trading-day period. The Company has six months (the “Cure Period”) following receipt of the notice to regain compliance with the minimum share price requirement. The Company can regain compliance at any time during the Cure Period if on the last trading day of any calendar month during the Cure Period the Company has a closing share price of at least US$1.00 per ADS and an average closing share price of at least US$1.00 per ADS over the 30 trading-day period ending on the last trading day of that month. In the event that at the expiration of the six-month Cure Period, both a US$1.00 per ADS closing share price on the last trading day of the Cure Period and a US$1.00 per ADS average closing share price over the 30 trading-day period ending on the last trading day of the Cure Period are not attained, the NYSE will commence suspension and delisting procedures.

The Company intends to monitor the market conditions of its listed securities and will consider various measures to cure the non-compliance caused by adverse effects on its trading price and avoid any potential delisting. The Company remains confident in its long-term strategy, business fundamentals and growth prospects and plans to continue the execution of its share repurchase programs as previously announced.

As of August 7, 2026, the Company has repurchased 4,417,036 ADSs under the existing repurchase programs.

About AMTD IDEA Group

AMTD IDEA Group (NYSE: AMTD; SGX: HKB) represents a diversified institution and digital solutions conglomerate group, connecting companies and investors with global markets. Its comprehensive one-stop business services plus digital solutions platform addresses different clients’ diverse and inter-connected business needs and digital requirements across all phases of their life cycles. AMTD IDEA Group is uniquely positioned as an active super connector between clients, business partners, investee companies, and investors, connecting the East and the West. For more information, please visit www.amtdinc.com or follow us on X (formerly known as “Twitter”) at @AMTDGroup.

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CASEKOO Celebrates 10th Anniversary, Unveiling the Journey from Protection to Liberation

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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As CASEKOO prepares to celebrate its 10th anniversary on August 8th, 2026, the design-led lifestyle accessories brand known for its phone cases is marking an evolution of what their phone cases can be. The occasion reflects a decade-long evolution—from designing products that protect devices to creating solutions that quietly remove friction from everyday life. As the company enters its second decade, that mission remains unchanged: helping people spend less time managing technology and more time focused on what matters most.


Guided by its philosophy of Less Effort, More Living, CASEKOO has steadily expanded its definition of innovation. From protection-focused designs in its early years to hands-free innovations like StandKOO, and now lifestyle solutions like LinKOO, CASEKOO has continued to redefine the role of a phone case.

The Birth of StandKOO: Hands Free, Anywhere

Early in CASEKOO’s journey, the company identified a persistent source of everyday friction: the challenge of propping up a smartphone for hands-free viewing. Rather than treating it as a minor inconvenience, the team saw an opportunity to rethink how a phone case could better adapt to everyday life.

The result was StandKOO, an innovative case featuring a seamlessly integrated MagicStand™ that challenged the traditional notion that a phone case was only meant to protect a device. In practice, that ease can be felt while joining a video call at a small desk, following a recipe in the kitchen, or watching content during a break. More than a product innovation, StandKOO marked the beginning of a design philosophy that would shape CASEKOO’s evolution over the next decade.

The Evolution of LinKOO: Designed to Fit You

The evolution continued with LinKOO, a collection inspired by a deeply personal moment. During an evening walk with his wife, CASEKOO Founder Ralph Ye found himself juggling his phone, keys, and wallet, frustrated that he couldn’t simply hold her hand. That moment of reflection led to the creation of ClipSafe™, an innovative foldable clasp that transforms a phone case into a versatile, hands-free companion for life on the move.

For Ralph, the same need is visible in ordinary moments of movement: a commuter leaving a cafe with coffee in one hand, a traveler moving through a station with luggage while keeping a phone close for directions, or a parent reaching for a child while trying to keep a phone secure. In each case, the point is not another feature for its own sake, but one less interruption between a person and the moment in front of them.

More than a new product, LinKOO represents CASEKOO’s evolution from designing accessories that protect devices to creating solutions that give people greater freedom to live, connect, and move with ease.

The Business Success: A Decade of Trust and Growth

As CASEKOO enters its second decade, its growth is reflected not only in business milestones but also in the trust it has built with consumers around the world. The company has sold more than 20 million phone cases across 32 countries, establishing a global community of over 17 million users through a decade of continuous innovation and thoughtful design.

For CASEKOO, these milestones represent more than just numbers—they reflect the trust earned through products designed to meet real, everyday needs.

Looking Ahead: Less Effort, More Living

As CASEKOO looks toward its second decade and beyond, its focus is sharper than ever: to empower users to spend less time managing their devices and more time living. This is the essence of Less Effort, More Living. The company will continue to design products that remove everyday friction, allowing people to move seamlessly between moments of focus, connection, and freedom. CASEKOO no longer makes accessories for your device; it makes room for your life.

“Ten years ago, we asked how to better protect a phone. Today, we’re asking how to protect a moment,” said Ralph Ye, Founder and Director of Business Development of CASEKOO. “Innovation isn’t about changing identities; it’s about making meaningful habits easier to keep. Our greatest achievement isn’t measured by units sold, but by how our philosophy has evolved to fit seamlessly into the lives of our users.”

The official 10th anniversary celebration on August 8th will bring together CASEKOO’s global community, partners, and team members to reflect on the milestones that have shaped the past decade while looking ahead together to a future where technology serves life, not the other way around.

About CASEKOO

CASEKOO is a design-led lifestyle accessories brand built around a simple idea: freeing your hands in everyday life. Through thoughtful functionality and refined design, the brand helps people move seamlessly between different moments of the day—from active, on-the-go moments to times of focus and connection.

What makes CASEKOO different from a regular phone case? Its difference lies in a simple belief: technology should support life, not interrupt it. By designing products that adapt naturally to how people live, work, and move, CASEKOO reduces everyday friction and creates a more effortless experience—making room for freedom, connection, and the moments that truly matter.

For more information, visit: casekoo.com.

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KOWIN Showcases full-line Storage Portfolio at FMS 2026: High-performance Storage Products Drives AI Innovation

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SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At FMS 2026 (Future of Memory and Storage), KOWIN showcased its full-line storage portfolio: covering Embedded Storage, SSD, DRAM Module, Removable Storage. The company delivers high-reliability storage solutions for a comprehensive range of AI-powered terminals and industrial devices.

KOWIN at Future of Memory and Storage 2026
KOWIN at Future of Memory and Storage 2026

Embedded Storage: KOWIN offers Small PKG. eMMC tailored for AI smart glasses, ePOP for smart watches, and industrial-grade eMMC for rugged industrial control system. These products enable ultra-compact, low-power and long-lasting performance for diverse AI scenarios.

Solid-State Drives (SSDs): High-capacity SSDs are optimized for Mini PCs, supporting fast system booting and instant data access. They ensure stable and efficient AI computing for desktop and edge deployment environments.

DRAM Modules: SODIMM and UDIMM modules that significantly upgrade the computing power of AI laptops and desktops, accelerating AI model training, rendering, and multitasking.

Removable Storage: microSD cards and USB flash drives that meet the needs for portable storage and fast data transfer, ideal for AI data logging, field updates, and content transfer.

With this premium storage lineup, KOWIN effectively covers AI wearables, AI PCs, and industrial control systems, driving performance and reliability to facilitate global AI industry growth. KOWIN’s participation at FMS 2026 reaffirmed its commitment to providing ultra-reliable and innovative storage solutions that drives the intelligent world.

About KOWIN

KOWIN specializes in the research, design, and sales of embedded storage, memory modules, and Removable Storage. The company’s product portfolio spans eMMC, eMCP, ePOP, nMCP, UFS, LPDDR, DDR, SSD, portable SSD, DRAM Modules, Memory cards, and USB flash drives. These products are widely adopted across smart terminals, smart home, smart wearables, AI devices, IoT, network communication equipment, industrial control system, and smart learning / education, smart surveillance applications.

SweetNight Announces Brand Renewal Ahead of the Debut of the CoolNest® Ultra, the Latest Addition to Its CoolNest® Series

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WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SweetNight, a sleep wellness brand focused on accessible premium comfort solutions, today announced a comprehensive brand renewal—including an updated logo, redesigned visual identity system, and upgraded official website—alongside the upcoming launch of the CoolNest® Ultra Memory Foam Mattress this August. Designed as the latest addition to the brand’s CoolNest® Series, the CoolNest® Ultra represents SweetNight’s continued commitment to advanced cooling technology, delivering improved temperature regulation and support for a more refreshing sleep experience, particularly for hot sleepers.

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The brand renewal follows a period of continued business development, portfolio expansion, and evolving consumer expectations. “As consumers increasingly seek solutions to nighttime overheating and sleep discomfort, we see significant opportunities to innovate around cooling sleep experiences,” said Amber Zhu, Marketing Director at SweetNight. “Our refreshed brand identity represents not only who we are today, but also where we are heading. Through our Cooling Sleep Technology strategy and upcoming innovations, including new additions to the CoolNest® Series, we remain focused on creating products that help people sleep cooler, more comfortably, and more consistently.”

Brand Renewal: A Clearer and More Consistent Identity

The new visual system is designed to provide greater consistency across SweetNight’s products, digital platforms, and consumer communications. The upgraded website will serve as an integrated destination for product information and brand content, creating a clearer and more cohesive experience for U.S. consumers as they explore sleep solutions.

Beyond its visual changes, the renewal reflects SweetNight’s broader strategy of investing in sleep research and product innovation centered on practical consumer needs. For SweetNight, Cooling Sleep Technology represents a holistic approach that combines advanced materials, mattress construction, and airflow optimization to help create a more comfortable sleep environment.

Introducing the CoolNest® Ultra Memory Foam Mattress

The upcoming CoolNest® Ultra Memory Foam Mattress marks the next step in SweetNight’s efforts to enhance cooling sleep solutions. As an upgraded addition to the CoolNest® Series, it is designed to further improve comfort, support, and overall sleep quality while addressing the growing demand for better temperature management.

SweetNight plans to approach cooling as an integrated product-development direction rather than a standalone surface treatment. Its research and development efforts continue to explore material innovation, structural optimization, and the interaction between cooling performance and other aspects of sleep comfort. The brand also intends to expand and update its cooling product portfolio over time, offering solutions for a broader range of preferences and sleep environments.

Aligning with Evolving Consumer Priorities

The strategic focus aligns with shifting priorities in the sleep category. As more consumers recognize how temperature affects nighttime comfort and sleep quality, cooling performance is emerging as a key factor in purchasing decisions. For hot sleepers in particular, effective temperature regulation is no longer viewed as an optional feature, but as an essential element of a comfortable and restorative sleep experience.

Together, the refreshed brand identity and the CoolNest® Series launch open a new chapter for SweetNight in the United States. With a unified visual presence and a clearer technology strategy, the brand plans to continue developing its U.S. operations while strengthening the connections among consumer needs, product innovation, and brand communication.

About SweetNight

SweetNight is a modern sleep brand dedicated to making high-quality, intelligent sleep solutions accessible to everyday families. The company addresses the biggest challenges in smart sleep by delivering technology that is simple, intuitive, and fairly priced. Its mission is to become the world’s leading Self‑Adjusting Sleep Wellness Partner, bringing thoughtful, health‑focused innovation to households everywhere.

For more information, please visit www.SweetNight.com.

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