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China National Silk Museum Opens the Photography Exhibition “Cycling the Silk Road: From Morocco to China”

HANGZHOU, China, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On April 29, 2026, the photography exhibition Cycling the Silk Road: From Morocco to China opened at the Fashion Gallery of the China National Silk Museum. The exhibition serves as a prelude to the 2026 Silk Road Week, for which Morocco is the Guest Country of Honor. His Excellency Abdelkader El Ansari, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to China, and photographer Karim Mosta attended the opening ceremony.

China National Silk Museum Opens the Photography Exhibition "Cycling the Silk Road: From Morocco to China"
China National Silk Museum Opens the Photography Exhibition “Cycling the Silk Road: From Morocco to China”

Centered on the transcontinental cycling journey of Moroccan endurance athlete and traveler Karim Mosta, the exhibition presents 50 documentary photographs capturing his journey from Casablanca to Beijing in 2024. Over the course of seven months, he cycled approximately 15,000 kilometers across 15 countries, traversing Africa, Europe, and Asia. Through his lens, vast landscapes, border towns, local communities, and everyday encounters are brought together into a contemporary “Silk Road” shaped by movement, exchange, and human connection.

The exhibition also draws on a deeper historical resonance. In the 14th century, the renowned Moroccan traveler Ibn Battuta journeyed across Eurasia and reached China, leaving behind one of history’s most celebrated travel accounts. More than seven centuries later, Karim Mosta revisits this route by bicycle, reinterpreting an ancient network of exchange through a contemporary lens. His journey reflects not only physical endurance, but also curiosity, openness, and a spirit of exploration that continues to connect societies today.

As the Guest Country of Honor of the 2026 Silk Road Week, Morocco will participate in a series of collaborative programs jointly organized by the China National Silk Museum and Moroccan cultural institutions. These initiatives will include traditional costume exhibitions, academic exchanges, fashion design collaborations, and runway presentations inspired by Silk Road histories and material cultures. The exhibition serves as an introduction to these programs, contributing to ongoing cultural dialogue between China and Morocco.

Visitors are invited to engage with cultures and landscapes through the photographs, while reflecting on the Silk Road’s enduring values of exchange, mutual understanding, and shared humanity. The exhibition will remain on view through July 31, 2026.

Lao PM Arrives in Cebu as ASEAN Leaders Discuss Middle East Crisis and Regional Economy

Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone arrived in Cebu on 7 May to attend the 48th ASEAN Summit and related meetings. (Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Laos)

UPDATED on 8 May at 9:14 AM

Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone arrived in Cebu, Philippines on 7 May to attend the 48th ASEAN Summit, where regional leaders are discussing the economic impact of the Middle East crisis alongside ASEAN’s long-term priorities.

Ahead of the summit, ASEAN foreign and economic ministers held a joint meeting focused on concerns over energy supplies, food security, and regional economic stability linked to tensions in the Middle East.

The ministers agreed on the text of an ASEAN Leaders’ Declaration responding to the Middle East situation, which leaders are expected to endorse during the summit.

Lao, Malaysian PMs Meet

On the sidelines of the meetings, Sonexay held a bilateral meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, where both leaders reaffirmed longstanding ties and agreed to expand cooperation across politics, trade, investment, energy, finance, tourism, education, and human resource development.

The two sides also discussed preparations for the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Laos and Malaysia in 2026, with plans for joint commemorative activities.

Sonexay thanked Malaysia for its continued support for Laos and encouraged greater Malaysian investment in the country. He also invited Anwar Ibrahim to visit Laos in 2026 to mark the anniversary and further strengthen bilateral cooperation.

Foreign Ministers’ Meetings

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane also joined a series of ministerial meetings on 7 May, including the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and the 38th ASEAN Coordinating Council.

Officials reviewed preparations for the summit and discussed issues including transnational crime, implementation of ASEAN’s five-point consensus on Myanmar, and preparations for the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia later this year.

The summit takes place under the theme “Governing the Future of ASEAN Together” and marks the first year of implementation of the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 under the Philippines’ 2026 ASEAN chairmanship.

Laos, which currently serves as ASEAN’s coordinating country for relations with Canada, also reported progress in negotiations for a new ASEAN–Canada Action Plan covering 2026–2030.

Apple Storage Unveils Hong Kong’s First 17,000 sq. ft. IP-Themed Flagship Concept Store in Tsuen Wan, Featuring Exclusive VIP Lounge


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 May 2026 – Apple Storage is once again redefining the public’s imagination of self-storage. Located at the Lap Tai Industrial Centre in Tsuen Wan, the group has launched Hong Kong’s first IP-themed concept store, spanning over 10,000 square feet. This new branch seamlessly blends the brand’s exclusive IP characters with lifestyle aesthetics, introducing a premium “Airport VIP Lounge” experience to the storage industry for the first time.

In addition to specialized storage solutions—including dedicated units for clothing, collectibles, books, and bicycle parking—the facility features a groundbreaking VIP Lounge. Customers can enjoy complimentary access to massage chairs and co-working spaces, extending the storage experience into a lifestyle enjoyment. Apple Storage is committed to transforming storage from a utility into an exclusive clubhouse, allowing customers to free up home space while fully immersing themselves in hobbies such as outdoor activities or art collection.

Business-Grade Work Facilities

The branch features a dedicated co-working space equipped with computers, printing facilities, workstations, and charging points. Customers can conveniently handle business or personal administrative tasks, such as printing documents or conducting online research, directly on-site.

Party Room-Style Entertainment

To make the storage process relaxing and enjoyable, Apple Storage has equipped the VIP Lounge with professional massage chairs for immediate post-task stress relief. The Group has upgraded the facilities to rival a “Party Room” environment, featuring billiards, television, and Nintendo Switch consoles. This allows family members to stay entertained while customers manage their storage units at their own pace.

The lounge also includes a spacious communal table, perfect for assembling intricate models or playing board games. Guests can enjoy complimentary coffee and various beverages from the self-service refreshment counter, turning a cold warehouse into a private sanctuary for family time.

Comprehensive Storage Amenities

The facility is equipped with 24-hour support, climate and humidity control, CCTV, smart access control, and regular staff patrols to ensure maximum safety and comfort. Additional amenities such as packing zones, trolleys, and bicycle repair tools are provided for customer convenience. Customers can retreat to the leisure area or VIP lounge whenever they need a break.

Over 120 Branches: Hong Kong’s Leader in Regulatory Compliance

With deep roots in Hong Kong since 2005, Apple Storage has expanded to over 120 branches, serving more than 100,000 customers. Recognizing that safety is always the clients’ top priority, Apple Storage adheres to the highest standards of compliant operations. As an industry leader, Apple Storage maintains close communication with the Buildings Department and the Fire Services Department. Apple Storage takes pride in having the largest network of branches in Hong Kong that have successfully passed inspections by both departments. The Group pledges to continue upgrading fire safety facilities in line with government guidelines to ensure total peace of mind for every customer.

A New Era of Smart Storage: Integrating AI Technology

Apple Storage Group continues to invest heavily in integrating smart technology into its services. Hardware upgrades, including facial recognition systems and smart sensor lighting, have been rolled out across all branches to enhance security and energy efficiency.

On the innovation front, Apple Storage has developed a proprietary Customer Matching System. Utilizing AI data analysis, the system creates tailor-made storage solutions for clients, driving the business toward full digitalization. Currently, the Group is developing an “AI Smart Warehouse” project, which will apply cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence to unit management and customer interaction, signaling a new future for the industry.

Professional & Transparent: One-Stop Moving Team

Apple Storage offers a comprehensive “one-stop” moving and storage service, managed by the Group’s professional brand, APPLE MOVING. The team handles everything from general moving to third-party delivery and pickup. To ensure maximum protection, the team provides packing materials—such as boxes and bubble wrap—in advance of the moving date.

Unlike many local independent movers, Apple Moving operates under a transparent corporate management model. With strict service guidelines and a standardized quoting system, the Group guarantees transparent pricing and strictly prohibits “on-site price hikes” or the solicitation of tips, providing customers with a reliable brand guarantee.

Two Decades of Excellence: Recipient of the “10th Year Award for Hong Kong Service Brand”

Since opening its first branch in 2005, Apple Storage has accompanied Hong Kong families and businesses for over 20 years. Today, with branches in every corner of the city, Apple Storage’s commitment to a “premium environment” and “reliable service” remains unchanged.

The company’s professionalism has earned widespread market recognition, including five consecutive years of Quality Service Certification from the Hong Kong Retail Management Association (HKRMA). In 2026, the Group was honored with the “10th Year Award for Hong Kong Service Brand” by the Hong Kong Brand Development Council. These accolades reflect the trust of over 100,000 customers.

Multi-Brand Synergy: A Comprehensive Storage Ecosystem

The Group’s portfolio includes Apple Storage Premium, U SPACE, Apple Moving, and Apple Wine Cellar, providing a diverse range of integrated storage solutions. From flexible self-storage and professionally managed central storage to door-to-door storage and point-to-point logistics, current services cover every user need.

Apple Storage offers various sizes and specialized units, such as climate-controlled storage for clothing and sneakers, display units for toys, specialized bicycle racks, and flexible shelving units, creating bespoke space solutions for every client.

Driving ESG Strategy for a Green Future

Apple Storage Group has actively implemented ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategies in recent years. Regarding Environmental Protection, Apple Storage is transitioning to sensor-based energy-saving systems and prioritizing appliances with “Grade 1 Energy Labels.” Apple Storage’s own headquarters has also gone paperless through comprehensive digitalization.

In terms of Social Responsibility, the “Apple Volunteer Team” has collaborated with charities for years to support the underprivileged. Looking ahead, Apple Storage has set clear sustainability goals: a commitment to reduce carbon emissions by 10% within three years and increased investment in philanthropy, including pro-bono moving services and storage space donations. Recently, Apple Storage collaborated with a charity to provide free storage and moving services for residents of Wang Fuk Court, Tai Po, assisting them during their relocation and home clearing process.

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SIM Academy Highlights Upskilling Pathways for People-Oriented Learners


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 May 2026 – SIM Academy has opined on the importance of aligning professional development choices with individual learning preferences, particularly for individuals who tend to excel in interactive and collaborative environments. Learners who are inclined towards discussion, coaching, and group-based activities may see additional benefit from training approaches that incorporate real-world application and interpersonal skill development. Such alignment may support greater confidence and more effective application of skills in workplace settings.

SIM Academy’s professional development portfolio includes short courses across areas such as communication, collaboration, and facilitation, reflecting a focus on workplace-relevant skill development.

Supporting Communication Skills Development

Communication remains a key required competency across industries. Programmes in this area focus on helping participants convey messages clearly, adapt communication styles for different audiences, and manage workplace interactions effectively. The ability to speak with confidence, clarity, and impact plays a vital role in achieving meaningful outcomes.

Short professional programmes, such as Effective Communication and Advanced Negotiations, are designed to equip participants with essential skill and provide structured guidance to help them develop purposeful and confident communication skills.

Strengthening Collaboration in the Workplace

Collaboration plays an important role in team effectiveness and organisational performance. Programmes in this area focus on enabling individuals to work effectively in teams, whether in physical or virtual environments. The one-day Collaboration (Intermediate) course covers areas such as team goal-setting, communication, conflict management, coaching, and mentoring. It is intended for supervisors, executives, and managers seeking to strengthen team dynamics and address workplace challenges collaboratively.

Developing Facilitation Capabilities

Facilitation skills are increasingly relevant in guiding discussions and enabling participation in group settings. Programmes in this area are intended for professionals who lead meetings, workshops, or collaborative initiatives. Courses such as The Art and Science of Facilitation introduce practical techniques for managing group interactions, encouraging participation, and supporting productive discussions in workplace settings.

Aligning Learning with Professional Needs

SIM Academy advises professionals to identify the work situations in which they are most effective and select courses that align with their learning preferences and professional development goals. Courses are offered in various formats, including instructor-led sessions, and selected programmes may be eligible for SkillsFuture funding and SkillsFuture Credit.

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About SIM Academy

SIM Academy provides leading-edge professional development and enterprise solutions. SIM Academy offers over 300 executive and business programmes that help almost 10,000 professionals annually on average hone their competencies to drive business value and achieve peak personal and enterprise performance.

Our programmes encompass a comprehensive range of lifelong learning opportunities designed to empower professionals with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to become effective change-makers and leaders in today’s volatile and uncertain business landscape.

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New Research Finds Application Sprawl Puts APAC Workforces at Credential Risk

Global research from Zoho and Tigon Advisory Corp. finds APAC’s application sprawl outpacing credential governance, with SMBs carrying the greatest exposure.


SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 8 May 2026 – Zoho Corporation released the State of Workforce Password Security 2026, a global research study covering 3,322 verified respondents across nine regions, six industries, and twelve roles. The report, conducted by Tigon Advisory Corp. on behalf of Zoho Vault, finds a growing disconnect between how organizations perceive credential risk and how they have acted on it. In APAC, 64% of surveyed businesses run more than 15 applications, with integrated credential governance emerging as the region’s most critical unmet need.

APAC Findings in New State of Workforce Password Security Report
APAC Findings in New State of Workforce Password Security Report

Timed to coincide with World Password Day, the report arrives at what the authors describe as a critical inflection point. Across the global sample, one in three businesses reported a confirmed cyberattack in the past year, and a further 7% were unable to confirm whether they had been attacked at all. The APAC region is on par with the global figure on this metric.

“World Password Day was created to remind people that credentials are still the entry point to the modern business. What this research shows is that the entry points have multiplied: the average APAC employee now logs into more than fifteen business applications, and most organizations cannot fully account for who has access to what across them,” says Chandramouli Dorai, Chief Evangelist of Cyber Solutions at Zoho. “The issue is not under-investment, but investment without architectural coherence, leaving businesses with a significant gap between intent for security and actual results.” APAC is the region with the second highest application sprawl, with 64% of businesses surveyed using more than 15 applications, 5 points above the global average.

The State of Security in APAC

There is a consistent theme across APAC respondent data: high awareness, high spending intent, and persistent visibility gaps. Among APAC respondents:

  • 32% experienced a confirmed cyberattack in the past year.
  • 73% lack complete identity visibility across their workforce, including orphaned accounts and undocumented access, one point lower than the global average.
  • 74% plan to increase security spending in 2026 — two points above the global average.
  • 64% of employees use 15 or more business applications, five points above the global average and the second highest application-sprawl rate of any region globally.
  • 66% have not deployed a Zero Trust strategy, with most non-adopters expecting to implement within one to three years, this is on par with global average.

The AI Belief-to-Deployment Gap

The survey also measured business sentiment on AI’s role in security strategy. Confidence is high, with 91% of APAC respondents believing AI can strengthen their security posture, yet only 8% of businesses globally are ready to adopt AI-powered security today. This belief-to-deployment gap is significant. Among desired AI security features, 68% of respondents prioritized anomaly and threat detection, compared to 47% who selected risk-based access controls.

The report identifies legacy infrastructure (cited by 52% of global respondents) and migration complexity (48%) as the primary blockers. Cost ranks third at 41%, reinforcing a recurring theme across the data: the constraint on security maturity is not budget but architecture.

“The organizations that will navigate the next five years most effectively are those investing in architectural simplicity, building governance models that scale with identity growth, and adopting AI-enabled orchestration to reduce friction,”, says Helen Yu, Founder and CEO of Tigon Advisory Corp. “Budget is not the primary constraint on security maturity; architecture, talent, and visibility infrastructure are. The data in this report is a call to sequence correctly: fix foundations before chasing advanced capabilities.”

The Application Sprawl Problem

The report frames credential risk as a function of attack-surface growth, and nowhere is that surface expanding faster than in APAC. The region’s mobile-first, multi-cloud work culture means the average employee now accesses more than 15 business applications daily across on-site, hybrid, and remote settings. Credential management, in this context, is not a remote-work problem. It is a structural one.

Yet fewer than one in four organizations globally have deployed a dedicated password manager. The gap is most acute among SMBs, which dominate APAC’s commercial fabric. More than half of respondents in organizations under 250 employees report no dedicated security team, with credential security left to shared spreadsheets, manual hygiene, and informal policies, what the report calls “the SMB credential blind spot.” In a region where SMB-led growth is central to several national economies, this represents a systemic and largely unaddressed vulnerability.

What the Data Recommends

The report concludes with six imperatives for 2026, prioritized by deployment urgency: deploy a centralized password manager, close the identity visibility gap, pair password management with multi-factor authentication, build a Zero Trust roadmap, treat integration as a security requirement, and pilot AI-powered credential security within the next twelve months.

“Legacy infrastructure remains the primary blocker between any effective use of AI, including deploying AI for security,” says Mani Vembu, CEO of Zoho. “Our future-ready stack is built around the premise that placing identity, access, and applications on the same architectural foundation provides fewer opportunities for vulnerabilities, higher identity visibility, and conveniently, an easier method of adding AI to assist in threat detection. As AI’s sophistication in exploiting security weaknesses rapidly improves, migrating to a secure, AI-ready platform is only becoming more urgent.”

Methodology

The State of Workforce Password Security 2026 was conducted by Tigon Advisory Corp. and sponsored by Zoho Corporation. The study is based on 3,322 verified responses across nine regions (United States, Canada, United Kingdom, European Union, India, Middle East and Africa, Australia and New Zealand, APAC, Japan, and China), six industries, and twelve workforce roles. Data was collected in early 2026. The full report, including all regional snapshots and methodology notes, is available at https://www.zoho.com/vault/state-of-workforce-password-security-report.html.

Zoho Privacy Pledge

Zoho respects user privacy and does not have an ad-revenue model in any part of its business, including its free products. The company owns and operates its data centers, ensuring complete oversight of customer data, privacy, and security. More than 150 million users around the world, across hundreds of thousands of companies, rely on Zoho every day to run their businesses, including Zoho itself. For more information, click here.

About Zoho Vault

Zoho Vault is Zoho’s password management application for individuals, teams, and enterprises, providing centralized credential vaulting, secure sharing, role-based access, multi-factor authentication, and integration with Zoho’s broader productivity, HR, and IT-management portfolio. Zoho Vault is included in Zoho One and is also available as a standalone subscription. More information is available at zoho.com/vault.

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Frost & Sullivan Highlights Cooling as a Strategic Imperative in the AI Era in New Data Centre Whitepaper

New analysis explores how advanced cooling architectures, liquid cooling technologies, and thermal management strategies are reshaping next-generation digital infrastructure

LONDON, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Frost & Sullivan’s latest whitepaper, Strategic Cooling for the AI Era: How Data Centre Cooling Solutions Are Transforming Global Infrastructure, highlights how AI-driven computing demand is fundamentally reshaping the role of cooling within modern data centres.

As AI training, inference workloads, hyperscale cloud expansion, edge computing, and high-performance computing accelerate globally, data centre operators are facing unprecedented thermal stress, rising rack densities, increasing energy consumption, and growing pressure to improve sustainability and operational resilience. Frost & Sullivan finds that cooling is rapidly evolving from a background facilities function into a strategic enabler of performance, scalability, and long-term competitiveness.

The whitepaper explores how organisations are increasingly adopting advanced liquid cooling architectures, direct-to-chip systems, higher-capacity coolant distribution units (CDUs), and next-generation thermal management strategies to support increasingly dense AI infrastructure deployments.

“Cooling is no longer simply a facilities issue – it is becoming central to data centre efficiency, uptime resilience, and sustainable digital growth in the AI era,” said Monica Miches, Industrial Advisory Director at Frost & Sullivan. “As AI workloads continue to intensify, operators must rethink cooling not as an operational afterthought, but as a core strategic component of digital infrastructure design.”

The analysis highlights several major industry shifts shaping the market. Frost & Sullivan notes growing adoption of liquid cooling and direct-to-chip architectures, alongside rising operational demands created by AI-driven thermal density.

The study also examines the increasing importance of reliability engineering, leak management, and redundancy-by-design, as well as the growing influence of ESG objectives and water stewardship on cooling strategy. Emerging technologies such as two-phase cooling, microchannel architectures, and advanced fluid management approaches are also expected to play an increasingly important role as AI infrastructure scales further over the coming decade.

Frost & Sullivan notes that cooling investment decisions are increasingly tied to broader infrastructure priorities including uptime, energy optimisation, deployment scalability, and sustainability performance.

“As AI infrastructure begins to resemble industrial-scale thermal systems rather than traditional IT environments, the competitive landscape will increasingly favour organisations capable of aligning cooling architecture with long-term operational, financial, and environmental objectives,” added Prem Shanmugam, VP and Global Practice Area Leader at Frost & Sullivan.

The whitepaper also outlines emerging growth opportunities across the cooling ecosystem, including CDU-centric reliability packages, advanced monitoring and filtration solutions, two-phase readiness, and integrated thermal management platforms.

Frost & Sullivan’s analysis concludes that cooling innovation will become a defining factor in the future competitiveness of hyperscalers, cloud providers, colocation operators, OEMs, and component suppliers as AI-driven infrastructure continues to scale globally.

To download the whitepaper, Strategic Cooling for the AI Era: How Data Centre Cooling Solutions Are Transforming Global Infrastructure, please click here.

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Sunseeker Robotics Unveils X Gen 2 Series Robot Mower at Spring Spectacular, Advancing Wire-Free Lawn Care for North America

–Upgraded VSLAM 2.0 Technology, 10 TOPS computing, and Vision AI 2.0 deliver centimeter-level precision and minimal-effort all-terrain lawn care

NEW YORK, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sunseeker Robotics, a leading global smart gardening brand, officially debuted its X Gen 2 robotic lawn mower series at Pepcom’s Spring Spectacular at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York, alongside its acclaimed X4 and X9 product lines. The new lineup integrates advanced navigation, Vision AI and intelligent automation to deliver more precise, effortless and enjoyable garden care experiences for North American users.

2026 Sunseeker Elite Family: X9, X7 Gen 2, X5 Gen 2, X4
2026 Sunseeker Elite Family: X9, X7 Gen 2, X5 Gen 2, X4

A Dual-Brand Portfolio for Diverse Lawn Care Needs

Sunseeker Robotics adopts a dual-brand strategy to fully address the diverse needs of North American users. The Sunseeker Elite line serves as the brand’s premium portfolio, covering lawns ranging from 0.3 to 6 acres with the new X Gen 2 Series positioned at the core of this high-performance segment. The mass-market Sunseeker line is tailored for everyday residential users. This accessible lineup includes the LiDAR-equipped S4, which has been named a CES Innovation Awards 2026 Honoree, marking the first time a lawn mower product has received this prestigious industry recognition in the past three years. To expand accessibility across the region, Sunseeker Robotics has also launched its products on major North American retail platforms including the online channels of LOWE’S, Walmart and The Home Depot.

X Gen 2 Series: A Full Upgrade in Precision, Intelligence and Terrain Adaptability

The all-new X Gen 2 Series features tailored models built for distinct yard sizes and performance needs. The X5 Gen 2 features an 8.7-inch single cutting disc, an exclusive edge-trimming micro-blade deck that cuts as close as 1.2 inches to boundaries, and a 60% (30°) climbing capacity for standard residential terrain. In contrast, the X7 Gen 2 and X7 Plus Gen 2, designed for larger yards, upgrade to a 14-inch dual cutting disc for doubled large-area mowing efficiency and a 70% (35°) maximum climbing capacity for complex sloped terrain. These two models also feature Target Height Management, with continuous cutting height adjustment from 0.8 to 4.0 inches, enabling efficient multi-pass mowing for taller grass.

Across the entire X Gen 2 Series, three core upgrades deliver meaningful performance advancements for autonomous lawn care in the North American market.

Upgraded VSLAM 2.0 : Fused with the RTK-powered AONavi™ navigation system and paired with a dedicated Antenna Station, the redesigned Binocular + iToF camera system delivers precise mapping and stable navigation even in dense, RTK-blocked areas. Critically, it sustains 1 full hour of operation in signal-denied environments – delivering 6x the runtime of VSLAM 1.0. The system eliminates the need for buried boundary wires, letting users freely reshape mowing zones, set no-go areas and customize schedules via the app.

10 TOPS High-Performance Chip: The upgraded chip doubles processing power, delivering 10 trillion operations per second for dramatically faster mowing and obstacle avoidance response. Intelligent algorithms auto-calculate the most efficient cutting path, eliminating redundant routes for consistent, efficient performance.

Next-Gen Vision AI 2.0: Upgraded from Vision AI 1.0 with the addition of an iToF camera, Vision AI 2.0 enables reliable day & night operation by combining sharp daytime binocular vision with iToF-enabled night-time perception. Enhanced depth computing supports precise obstacle detection, including floating objects such as trampolines and swings, while improved edge tracking allows for safer, more accurate mowing along boundaries.

In addition, the X Gen 2 Series is built for North America’s diverse terrain. The series’ proprietary ATC (All-Terrain Conquer) System integrates 3-wheel AWD, front suspension and rear active steering for superior traction on slopes and uneven ground, while remaining gentle on turf. It also features third-generation LORA technology, enabling stable radio communication between the mower and RTK base station without relying on 4G networks.

Justin Novosel, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Sunseeker North America, Inc., commented: “With the debut of the X Gen 2 Series here in North America, we are redefining what intelligent, hassle-free lawn care means for both commercial properties and modern households. This new series is the culmination of our years of R&D in smart outdoor robotics, merging industry-leading precision engineering, cutting-edge AI technology and intuitive everyday usability, to deliver a truly next-generation lawn care solution built specifically for North American outdoor spaces.”

X4: 360° 3D LiDAR for Accessible High-Performance Mowing

Alongside the X Gen 2 Series, the event also showcased the X4, which brings accessible, high-performance mowing to compact yards, with its core competitive edge lying in the industry-leading 360° 3D LiDAR system. This high-resolution LiDAR scans at 6,000 rpm, covers a 360° (horizontal) × 70° (vertical) field of view, and generates up to 210,000 point clouds per second for rich, real-time environmental perception. Complemented by a monocular camera to fill low-angle perception blind spots, the system delivers smarter, safer obstacle avoidance.

Strengthening North American Growth Through Local Partnerships and Leadership

To deepen its localized footprint and emotional connection with North American consumers, Sunseeker Robotics has announced a 3-year partnership with the Philadelphia Phillies. Established in 1883, the Phillies are one of the most historic and recognizable franchises in MLB, with a loyal and far-reaching fan base. The club’s core market includes the Greater Philadelphia region, spanning Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware—an important sales market for Sunseeker in North America.

Sunseeker Robotics, Proud Partner of the Philadelphia Phillies
Sunseeker Robotics, Proud Partner of the Philadelphia Phillies

As one of America’s four major professional sports, baseball is deeply rooted in local family culture. Its relentless pursuit of precision aligns perfectly with Sunseeker’s core strength: centimeter-level positioning accuracy. This capability is also fully embodied by Sunseeker’s flagship commercial X9 robotic mower, the recent winner of the prestigious iF Design Award.

To support its aggressive growth strategy in North America, Sunseeker Robotics has also announced two key senior leadership appointments to strengthen its local team, underscoring the brand’s deep commitment to the North American market. Dave Luczynski has joined the team as Vice President of Retail Sales and Marketing, while Douglas Suessegger has been appointed Vice President of Commercial Sales and Marketing. The two industry veterans will lead the brand’s expansion across retail and commercial channels respectively, driving end-to-end growth in sales, marketing and partner collaboration across the North American region.

About Sunseeker Robotics

Founded in 2009, Sunseeker Robotics is a global leader in intelligent lawn care, seamlessly blending time-honored horticultural expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver efficient, user-friendly solutions for residential and commercial users worldwide. The brand earned widespread industry recognition for its pioneering first-generation wireless robotic mowers launched between 2019 and 2023, setting new global benchmarks for wire-free automated lawn maintenance.

Beyond product innovation, Sunseeker Robotics’ core strategic focus is integrating smart technology with local culture, a commitment reflected in its wide-ranging partnerships across Europe and North America. The brand continues to strengthen its connection with local audiences while redefining the future of wire-free lawn care.

Elevoc Co-Founder and 2025 IEEE Neural Networks Pioneer Award Winner DeLiang Wang Ranked in Top 0.05% of Scholars Worldwide

HONG KONG, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Elevoc Technology announced that its co-founder, Professor DeLiang Wang, has been recognized in the 2025 ScholarGPS “Highly Ranked Scholars” list, placing him in the top 0.05% of all scholars worldwide. The recognition capped off a remarkable year for Professor Wang, who was earlier awarded the 2025 Neural Networks Pioneer Award by the IEEE Computational Intelligence Society and named to the “2025 World’s Top 2% Scientists” list, jointly published by Stanford University and Elsevier.


Dr. Wang is a Presidential Chair Professor at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and a former University Distinguished Scholar at The Ohio State University. He is an elected Fellow of the IEEE, ISCA, and AAIA.

From the “Cocktail Party Problem” to Billion Devices

The Pioneer Award is the highest honor in the field of neural networks and deep learning, and among its past recipients are Geoffrey Hinton and John Hopfield who went on to receive the Nobel Prize, and Andrew Barto, Yoshua Bengio, and Yann LeCun who later won the Turing Award. The award recognizes Professor Wang’s foundational contributions to oscillatory correlation theory and his groundbreaking work on speech separation, which revolutionized the way machines perceive human speech.

Professor Wang is widely credited as the first to introduce deep learning to the field of speech separation, offering a highly promising direction towards solving the “Cocktail Party Problem”: the challenge of isolating a single voice amid a noisy acoustic environment. His landmark 2017 IEEE Spectrum cover story, “Deep Learning Reinvents the Hearing Aid – IEEE Spectrum,” catalyzed a paradigm shift across the global hearing health industry, and inspired the adoption of deep neural networks in cutting-edge hearing aids by Oticon and Phonak, the two largest hearing aid companies in the world.

In 2017, Professor Wang co-founded Elevoc Technology. By 2018, Elevoc had achieved the industry’s first commercial implementation of AI-based noise reduction. Today, Elevoc’s speech separation solutions are embedded in over one billion consumer devices worldwide — spanning smartphones, earphones, PCs, and smart vehicles — serving global brands including Lenovo, Xiaomi, OPPO, and Li Auto.

Making the World Quieter by Building Hearing Intelligence

The transition from Professor Wang’s academic research to large-scale industrial deployment marks a major milestone in the speech processing field. For decades, the field relied on traditional signal processing models that struggled in complex, real-world environments. By introducing deep learning to address the cocktail party problem, Professor Wang’s work has brought machines significantly closer to human-level hearing capability.

In the current era of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI, voice has proven to be the most natural and essential interface for human-machine interaction. Whether for the rising wave of AI-native hardware, smart cockpits, or autonomous AI agents, the ability to “hear” in noisy, daily environments is a prerequisite for intelligence. Elevoc’s AI speech enhancement technology serves as a critical “sensory filter” for these AI systems — ensuring a high-quality voice input that significantly improves the accuracy of model understanding and execution.

“Professor Wang’s work didn’t just advance a scientific field — it changed what machines are capable of hearing,” said Dr. Xueliang Zhang, CEO of Elevoc. “At Elevoc, we carry forward that pioneering spirit by translating world-class neural network research to transformative engineering. Our mission is to close the gap between how humans communicate and how machines understand. In an increasingly noisy world, we remain committed to helping people and machines hear more clearly — by building hearing intelligence.”

About Elevoc

Elevoc Technology Co., Ltd. (Elevoc), founded in 2017, is a global leader in AI-powered machine hearing technology. Driven by advanced deep learning algorithms and Computational Auditory Scene Analysis (CASA), Elevoc has successfully commercialized AI-based speech enhancement and voice interaction solutions across multiple sectors, including Smartphones and PCs, Wearables and IoT, VoIP/Cloud Communications, and Smart Automotive & Home, facilitating human-human and human-machine communication.

For more information, visit www.elevoc.com.