SAN JOSE, Calif., April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Complete Genomics, a U.S.-based leader in genomic sequencing technologies, today announced results demonstrating that AI-trained variant calling models can reduce genome analysis errors by up to 73% when applied to DNBSEQ™ sequencing data generated on its advanced massively parallel sequencing platform compared to widely used industry standard pipelines.
Accurate genome interpretation is essential for applications ranging from early disease detection to targeted therapies. However, traditional analysis methods can introduce errors that limit reliability and increase downstream validation requirements. The results from this study show how integrating high-quality sequencing with AI models trained specifically on DNBSEQ data can significantly improve accuracy and consistency across the genome, including in complex and medically relevant regions.
“This is about making high-quality genomic analysis scalable and economically viable,” said Radoje Drmanac, Ph.D., Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Complete Genomics. “By integrating AI directly with our PCR-free library prep and clonal-error-free sequencing platforms, we are enabling more accurate detection of genetic variation, including in regions that have traditionally been difficult to analyze.”
“Across multiple datasets generated from the T1+, T7 and T7+ platforms, we observed consistently high accuracy for SNVs and indels using DeepVariant models trained on DNBSEQ data. These results highlight the robustness of the approach for scalable variant calling,” said Andrew Carroll, Product Lead at Google Research.
The study also showed that the platform can identify genetic changes in DNA more accurately and with fewer errors than commonly used methods. This also includes more complex sequence alterations, with performance on these difficult genomic regions approaching that of long-read sequencing technologies.
Together, these findings highlight the potential of combining advanced sequencing platforms with novel AI-driven analysis to deliver high-accuracy genomics at scale. As genomic data continues to expand in importance across healthcare and life sciences, improvements in accuracy, efficiency, and scalability will be key to enabling broader adoption in both research and translational settings.
PanVariants, the AI-driven analysis framework used in the study, is being made available as an open-source resource to support further innovation across the genomics community.
Complete Genomics will host a webinar on April 30 to further explore how high-throughput sequencing and AI-driven variant calling are advancing genomic analysis.
Complete Genomics is a U.S.-based life sciences company providing end-to-end DNA sequencing platforms, reagents, and software solutions. Since its founding in 2005, the company has contributed to more than 10,900 scientific publications and continues to advance high-throughput, cost-effective genomics.
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Recognition highlights strong ESG leadership and measurable progress
BREA, Calif., April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, has earned the EcoVadis Gold rating, now placing among the top 3% of more than 150,000 companies assessed worldwide. In just three years, the company has progressed from an EcoVadis Committed badge to a Gold medal and climbed from the 92nd to the 97th percentile in the last year, demonstrating strong momentum in its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance.
ViewSonic Earns EcoVadis Gold, Ranks in Top 3% Globally for Sustainability
EcoVadis is a globally trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, evaluating companies across the areas of environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement through an evidence-based methodology. The Gold distinction reflects ViewSonic’s continued efforts to integrate sustainability into its operations and supply chain, strengthening its ability to support customers and partners as ESG considerations become increasingly central to global procurement and business decisions.
“Achieving the EcoVadis Gold rating reflects how we are embedding sustainability into the way we operate and scale with our suppliers,” said Bonny Cheng, Chief Operating Officer at ViewSonic. “We remain committed to advancing our sustainability impact and building a more resilient and responsible supply chain alongside our partners and stakeholders.”
Driving Responsible Operations and Supply Chain Excellence
ViewSonic’s progress is driven by focused efforts across its workforce, operations, and supply chain. The company continues to invest in employee development and responsible workplace practices while strengthening capabilities in emerging areas such as AI and digital transformation.
As part of its social commitments, ViewSonic has implemented a Global Living Wage Policy, with more than 90% of employees meeting or exceeding local living wage standards. Across its value chain, the company continues to strengthen supplier engagement through sustainable procurement initiatives and supplier training programs to enhance supply chain management while also proactively mitigating risks.
Strengthening Global Standards and Long-Term Commitments
To further align with international sustainability standards, ViewSonic continues to advance its ESG framework through globally recognized certifications and initiatives. The company completed a SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit), one of the world’s most widely recognized social auditing methodologies worldwide, covering labor standards, health and safety, environmental performance, and business ethics.
ViewSonic also recently joined the United Nations Global Compact (UN Global Compact), the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative, aligning its operations with the Ten Principles in the areas of human rights, labor, the environment, and anti-corruption. By joining the UN Global Compact, ViewSonic is committed to operating responsibly and reporting its progress annually.
At the same time, the company continues to advance its long-term climate strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, supported by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and aligned with ISO 14064 standards for greenhouse gas management and verification. These efforts reinforce ViewSonic’s commitment to operating responsibly while delivering measurable ESG progress across its global operations.
About ViewSonic
Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Brea, California, ViewSonic is a leading global provider of visual solutions for the education, business, and consumer markets, with a presence in over 100 countries. Driven by the mission to transform education, workplaces, and lives, the company delivers a unified ecosystem of innovative hardware, software, and services that integrates seamlessly with the platforms, tools, and partners customers trust. Its product portfolio includes monitors, projectors, interactive displays, LED displays, commercial displays, video conferencing systems, and industrial solutions. Complementing its hardware is a robust suite of software offerings—including myViewBoard, ClassSwift, TeamOne, Manager, and AirSync—featuring AI-powered tools for collaboration, device optimization, and management. By empowering creativity, collaboration, and lifelong learning, ViewSonic supports customers at every stage in achieving their business and sustainability goals, creating a lasting impact and helping people everywhere connect with purpose—and See the Difference. Learn more at www.viewsonic.com.
SILICON VALLEY, Calif., April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Magic X Global Embodied Intelligence Innovation Conference was successfully held on April 28 in Silicon Valley. As an emerging player in autonomous delivery technology, BemiGo CEO Luke Chen was invited to deliver a keynote speech. During the event, the company unveiled three core technologies to a global audience: a Lego-style modular autonomous delivery platform, the SmartVLA end-to-end large model, and the AI-native brain Brain 2.0. It also showcased its flagship product, the T6 autonomous delivery robot, demonstrating its full-stack capabilities to accelerate the industry into a new era of “true end-to-end systems and rapid commercial deployment.”
Luke Chen, CEO of BemiGo, delivers a keynote speech at the Magic X Global Embodied Intelligence Innovation Conference in Silicon Valley, showcasing the company’s autonomous delivery solutions on stage.
The conference brought together Turing Award laureates and leading global players such as NVIDIA, Amazon, and Google DeepMind. BemiGo engaged in extensive discussions with top experts from both academia and industry. In his speech, Luke Chen emphasized that against the backdrop of the ChatGPT era for physical AI, autonomous delivery robots serve as a vital embodiment of intelligent systems. Leveraging an integrated framework of modular hardware and software, end-to-end algorithms, and AI agent-based orchestration, the company has rapidly progressed from R&D to commercial deployment in a short time.
Chen also highlighted the core capabilities of the T6 autonomous delivery robot. It features a 6-cubic-meter cargo capacity, a payload of up to 1,000 kg, 550 TOPS of computing power, a top speed of 60 km/h, a range of 200 km, and a wading depth of 190 mm. Equipped with a 7V+1L end-to-end algorithm and a 360-degree perception system, the T6 can handle 600–800 parcels per trip, along with automotive-grade safety, full-scenario adaptability, and over-the-air (OTA) upgrade capabilities.
Powered by its self-developed Smartware 2.0 middleware, BemiGo has built a modular hardware-software architecture with unified interfaces, pre-integrated hardware, and flexible configuration. This enables plug-and-play deployment, rapid scalability, and easy maintenance—delivering on its promise of “instant deployment.” Built on the NVIDIA Alpamayo 1.5 open-source foundation model, the SmartVLA large model has been deployed for the first time on an unmanned logistics vehicle using the Jetson Thor platform, enabling real-world scene understanding and autonomous decision-making for safer and more intelligent driving.
Meanwhile, the cloud-based AI-native brain Brain 2.0 establishes a multi-agent collaborative architecture. Combined with a cloud control platform, closed-loop data system, AI agent monitoring center, and a mobile app-based full-process management system, it enables coordinated operations across multiple vehicle types, scenarios, and robots—fully realizing the end-to-end autonomous delivery workflow.
As the convergence of physical systems and AI enters a deeper stage, BemiGo is working closely with ecosystem partners such as Magic Atom to build a synergistic ecosystem around embodied intelligence and autonomous delivery, accelerating commercial adoption. Its debut in Silicon Valley marks growing global recognition of its technological solutions.
Looking ahead, BemiGo will continue to embrace openness, collaboration, and innovation, working with global partners to accelerate commercialization and bring embodied intelligent autonomous delivery services to markets worldwide.
UPPSALA, Sweden, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Navinci today announces the launch of Omni, breakthrough fully customized kits designed to transform how scientists study protein function directly in tissue. Omni provides cutting-edge spatial interactomics capabilities, enabling researchers to map protein networks and better understand health, disease progression, and drug mechanisms.
Built on Navinci’s proprietary in situ proximity ligation assay (isPLA) technology, Omni allows detection of up to 9 target pairs simultaneously within a single experiment. By using antibody-oligonucleotide pairs that generate amplifiable DNA when in close proximity, Omni reveals protein-protein interactions, post-translational modifications, and single protein targets simultaneously in situ.
Researchers can design fully customized panels using Navinci’s library of validated targets or choose from pre-validated panels in key research areas such as MAPK signaling, immuno-oncology, and TCR/BCR immune profiling. All antibodies are pre-conjugated by Navinci, eliminating time-consuming optimization and ensuring reliable results.
To allow as many researchers as possible to access the technology, Omni is available as both a ready-to-use kit for in-house experiments, and a full-service offering performed by Navinci experts.
In collaboration with Uppsala University, a proof-of-concept study demonstrated Omni’s high sensitivity and specificity across both cell lines and clinical FFPE samples, enabling simultaneous analysis of 9 target pairs within a single assay (available in pre-print here).
By combining high multiplexing capability with robust performance and spatial resolution, Omni enables scientists to capture complex biological interactions in their native context – without compromising sensitivity or specificity.
LAS VEGAS, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Spatial intelligence company XGRIDS announced that its spatial camera, PortalCam, has been named a winner in four categories at the 2026 NAB Show Product of the Year Awards, announced April 22 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. PortalCam received honors in Cameras, Graphics/VFX/Switchers, Intelligent Technology, and Remote/Live Production, becoming the only product in the program’s eight-year history to win across four categories in a single year.
Presented by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), the NAB Show is widely recognized as one of the world’s leading events for broadcast, film, and media technology, bringing together global innovators and production professionals.
Recognition across four production categories—capture, post-production, AI-driven workflows, and live production—reflects the growing role of spatial intelligence technologies across the full content pipeline.
PortalCam combines LiDAR with a multi-camera array to capture real-world environments as photorealistic, measurable 3D Gaussian Splatting (3DGS) models in a single walkthrough. The captured data is processed in XGRIDS’ LCC Studio software to produce navigable 3D environments ready for editing, visualization, and deployment into Unreal Engine and Unity.
By enabling real-world locations to become reusable digital assets, PortalCam supports workflows across pre-production, production, and post-production. Location scouting can be performed once and reused remotely by distributed teams, while virtual production workflows operate independently from physical locations. VFX teams can work directly from complete spatial datasets rather than limited 2D footage.
PortalCam and the LCC pipeline are already in use across broadcast and film production. In South Korea, SBS integrated the system into its AIXR Studio to support XR-based live broadcast workflows. For the Cannes-winning film Resurrection, the technology was used for location scouting and virtual set planning, allowing the team to make decisions inside digital replicas of real-world environments. On the Apple TV+ series Shrinking, PortalCam was used to pre-capture shooting environments and project them onto LED volumes, enabling actors to perform against photoreal digital sets and reducing downstream compositing work.
“Winning four awards across four categories reflects a larger transformation underway,” said Sunny Liao, Director of Global Sales & Marketing at XGRIDS. “Spatial capture is evolving from a specialized tool into core infrastructure for how digital content is created and used across industries.”
About XGRIDS XGRIDS is building a spatial intelligence platform that bridges the physical and digital worlds, enabling physical environments to become structured spatial data usable across production, simulation, and AI-driven applications.
BEIJING, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 April 2026 – Auto China 2026 officially opened in Beijing. Under the theme of “Commitment & Integrity,” GWM unveiled its comprehensive global localization strategy for the first time. Backed by a compelling product lineup and cutting-edge technology, the GWM booth quickly became one of the most talked-about highlights of the show.
Left — GWM ONE Platform; Center — GWM CEO Mu Feng Delivers Keynote Speechat Auto China 2026; Right — High-Performance V8
In his speech, GWM CEO Mu Feng emphasized that commitment and integrity are essential to accelerating high-quality growth. Guided by the GWM ONE (Guiyuan) philosophy, GWM continues to focus on real user needs, building solid product strength, technological excellence, and global brand value.
“Trust built on commitment and integrity is the strongest foundation in business,” Mu said. From a global perspective, he reaffirmed GWM’s commitment to deepening its roots in international markets, constructing a complete business ecosystem, and advancing what he called “ecosystem-based globalization.” Based on respect, long-term dedication, and genuine local cultivation, the company aims to forge lasting bonds of trust with users worldwide.
A Robust Portfolio Defining Elevated Product Excellence
At Auto China 2026, GWM showcased a comprehensive portfolio spanning six major lineups. From family SUVs to premium off-road vehicles, from urban commuting to long-distance motorcycle touring, the offerings are thoughtfully engineered to meet the diverse demands of today’s mainstream global consumers.
The WEY V9X is the first flagship model built on the GWM ONE S Platform. With its spacious six-seat layout, native AI agent, and Super Hi4 hybrid architecture, the V9X was developed not just for China, but as a global model for users worldwide.
The all-new TANK 700 made a strong impression with dual-flagship powertrain options: 3.0 Hi4-T and 2.0 Hi4-Z, making it the first body-on-frame model to integrate a VLA large model. The GWM P300 Hi4-T adopts the Hi4-T hardcore off-road super hybrid architecture, equipped with the Coffee OS 3 smart cockpit and high-power external discharge, delivering intelligence, reliability, and all-scenario adaptability. The P500 Hi4-T offers higher performance and greater luxury, ushering pickups into a new 4.0 era of “all-scenario, intelligent, and new energy.”
For key markets such as Australia and Thailand, where off-road culture is deeply rooted, these two models powerfully demonstrate GWM’s localized product expertise.
Designed for young users seeking individuality and a lifestyle-oriented mobility experience, the GWM ORA 5 Sport has already generated strong interest in Europe and Southeast Asia. During the auto show, overseas media also took part in in-depth test drives, allowing the product itself to prove GWM’s technological claims.
The entire SOUO Motorcycles lineup stole the spotlight with the world’s only 2,000 cc horizontally opposed eight-cylinder engine, redefining the premium long-distance motorcycle touring experience. Within GWM’s brand matrix, SOUO is the clearest expression of the brand’s “confidence in driving culture.”
Behind every compelling vehicle lies deep technological strength. The GWM technology zone drew large crowds eager to explore the company’s latest R&D advancements firsthand.
High-Performance V8: At the auto show, GWM introduced a new high-performance powertrain architecture headlined by an all-new in-house high-performance V8 engine — a major step forward in GWM’s powertrain capabilities. The company also showcased a world-class lightweight solution featuring extensive carbon fiber, as well as a newly adopted mid-engine layout designed to deliver exceptional handling performance.
GWM ONE Platform: In intelligent technology, GWM has built a formidable competitive moat across data, algorithms, and computing power. Its VLA assisted-driving large model and other intelligent technologies have received wide acclaim. The GWM ONE Platform supports five powertrain variants: PHEV, HEV, BEV, FCEV, and ICE. It enables one platform to support multiple powertrains, product categories, body styles, and global markets. Built on native AI, the platform integrates dual VLA large models and creates a native full-stack intelligent agent. It also uses AI to redefine safety logic, deeply fusing active and passive safety systems and reinforcing GWM’s commitment to safety.
GWM Hi4 has evolved into a comprehensive powertrain family tailored to different driving scenarios and user needs. The new-generation Hi4 technology continues to deliver “the performance of four-wheel drive with the energy consumption of two-wheel drive,” making advanced all-wheel-drive capability more accessible than ever. Hi4-Z is designed for general off-road scenarios, while Hi4-T is for hardcore off-road demands, each bringing distinctive strengths and further consolidating GWM’s leadership in off-road mobility.
GWM also presented its forward-looking diesel hybrid technology for demanding off-road and towing scenarios. The new powertrain is expected to cut urban fuel consumption by 15% while boosting acceleration performance by 40%.
Ecosystem-Based Globalization Builds Stronger Global Brand
At Auto China 2026, the GWM booth attracted large numbers of overseas visitors, media journalists, dealers, and investors, becoming a key platform connecting GWM with global users. The invitation of 1,500 media and dealers reflects GWM’s growing global appeal. According to some overseas media reports, Chinese automakers are reshaping industry norms through shorter R&D cycles, innovative concepts, and well-coordinated supply chains.
Amid rising complexities and tariff barriers, GWM is shifting its global strategy from simple product exports toward comprehensive local ecosystem development — an approach increasingly recognized across the industry. The future of global competition will no longer be about exporting products, but about the coordinated global expansion of technology standard-setting, supply chains, and brand value as an entire ecosystem.
At Auto China 2026, GWM showcased core technologies including the super V8, Hi4 Hybrid, and ADAS — technologies that will help the company participate in setting global industry standards and building a lasting brand moat.
Reliable products remain GWM’s promise to users. Accessible technology is its contribution to the industry. Ecosystem-based globalization is its commitment to local communities. GWM is taking root and growing in every aspect of its global operations — from technical architecture and product definition to manufacturing, after-sales service, compliance, and cultural integration. While the industry remains focused on overseas sales growth, GWM has already elevated “deep localization” as a new benchmark for global success, building a shared future with users through genuine, long-term commitment.
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Vehicle-mounted multi-camera system and modular creator setups underscore SmallRig’s shift toward integrated production workflows.
LAS VEGAS, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At NAB Show 2026, SmallRig showcased a range of scenario-driven imaging solutions, including an off-road vehicle-mounted multi-camera solution designed for dynamic outdoor production environments. The solution, equipped with multiple action cameras, demonstrated multi-angle capture, stability in challenging environments, and quick deployment capabilities for field-based productions.
SmallRig’s booth at NAB Show 2026 was designed around key production scenarios, such as outdoor filmmaking, multi-camera workflows, and mobile content creation, integrating equipment directly into real-world production environments. This setup allowed visitors to interact with the solutions in ways that mirrored their own creative workflows.
SmallRig booth at NAB Show 2026, featuring an off-road vehicle-based multi-camera production setup
The booth featured six key zones: Off-Road Vehicle, Camera Cart, Tripod, DreamRig Customization, Battery & Lighting, and Creator Service Station. These areas showcased various content creation scenarios, from professional filmmaking and outdoor adventures to vlogging and live streaming, with highlights including DJI Osmo Pocket 4 ecosystem accessories, the RF 20C Portable LED Video Light, TRIBEX Monopod, and Camera Cart.
The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 solution, with integrated power, audio, control, and versatile mounting options, supported multi-camera setups, outdoor filming, and live streaming, offering creators a balance of portability and creative flexibility.
SmallRig booth at NAB Show 2026
SmallRig also introduced a “Creator Service Station” at its booth, offering on-site services such as device charging, gear lending, and hands-on product demonstrations. The initiative also provided a platform for direct feedback from creators, allowing SmallRig to better understand user needs and inform future product development.
This strategy is part of SmallRig’s broader co-creation model, which integrates User Co-Design collaborations, the DreamRig customization program, and industry Co-Creation initiatives. By adopting this approach, SmallRig ensures that the real-world needs of creators are embedded directly into the product development cycle, creating a continuous loop from concept to iteration.
To date, SmallRig has collaborated with over 1,700 creators worldwide to develop more than 2,700 co-created products, backed by an agile supply chain that accelerates product development and deployment.
As the industry evolves, creators are increasingly operating in multi-setup, multi-scenario environments, where tools are combined to meet diverse production needs. SmallRig’s presence at NAB Show 2026 reinforces this shift, emphasizing workflow-based solutions rather than individual products, and demonstrating how multiple tools can work in harmony within a unified production system.
About SmallRig
Founded in 2013, SmallRig is a global provider of imaging solutions, offering a comprehensive ecosystem of camera, mobile accessories, lighting, power, and audio products. Initially focused on camera mounting, SmallRig has expanded into a brand known for its versatile and compatible product ecosystem, supporting creators in over 160 countries worldwide.
NEW YORK, LOS ANGELES and OTTAWA, ON, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TWOPAGES Curtains, a pioneer in modern window treatment solutions, has kicked off theTWOPAGES X Design Contest 2026. Open to global participation, the contest invites designers with a passion for curtain design or home decor to submit their work by June 5. This year’s theme, “Curtains as Art,” encourages designers to look beyond pure utility and embrace curtains as a canvas for creative expression. With a top prize of $10,000, winners will also see their visionary designs mass-produced and launched into the global market.
TWOPAGES X Design Contest 2026, “Curtains as Art,” invites designers worldwide; submit by June 5 for a $10,000 top prize
Ray Chen, founder of TWOPAGES, said, “Curtains are more than just functional items; they are a canvas for lifestyle, emotion, and aesthetic vision. This inspired our theme for the year: ‘Curtains as Art.’ Our goal is to empower designers to draw from art, culture, and personal storytelling, evolving the role of curtains from mere home decor into a profound form of personal expression.”
The contest is open to designers worldwide who are 18 years of age or older. Entry is completely free, regardless of professional background. TWOPAGES invites participants to submit original pattern designs presented as a cohesive collection. To facilitate global participation and a streamlined judging process, all entries must be submitted in a digital format. Submissions will be evaluated based on creativity, originality, and design impact.
TWOPAGES X Design Contest 2025 group photo featuring Top 6 finalists, jury panel, and founder Ray Chen
The contest features a substantial prize pool, led by a grand prize of $10,000. Second and third-place winners will receive $8,000 and $6,000, respectively, while the remaining seven finalists in the top ten will each be awarded $2,000.
Beyond the cash prizes, selected winning designs may be chosen for mass production and a global launch on the TWOPAGES official website, bringing the designers’ creative vision to the commercial market. Additionally, both the winners and their work will gain significant media exposure through strategic PR campaigns, social media features, and industry-leading publications.
Inside Last Year’s TWOPAGES Design Contest Journey
TWOPAGES remains committed to a design-driven approach to product innovation, utilizing design competitions to connect with creative talents across the globe. Building on the momentum of its2025 debut, which drew international acclaim and transitioned winning concepts into commercial successes, the TWOPAGES X Design Contest has been cemented as the brand’s premier annual flagship event and a global platform for creative collaboration.
