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Nework Launches MoveMate Hi-Fi Portable TV, Designed for Immersive Sound and Everyday Flexibility

POMONA, Calif., Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Nework, a rising player in audiovisual and collaborative solutions, has officially announced the launch of the MoveMate Hi-Fi Portable TV, a new premium addition to its portable entertainment lineup designed for users who place sound quality and immersive viewing at the center of their home experience. Officially released on January 12 and now available through Nework’s official website and Amazon store, the MoveMate Hi-Fi Portable TV positions itself as a portable TV built for uncompromising audio-visual enjoyment.

Enjoying a family drama on MoveMate Hi-Fi Portable TV
Enjoying a family drama on MoveMate Hi-Fi Portable TV

Differentiated from the earlier MoveMate AI model, which focuses on versatility and extended battery life for everyday use, the MoveMate Hi-Fi Portable TV is purpose-built for audiophiles, movie enthusiasts, remote professionals, and creators seeking a more refined, theater-like experience.

At the core of this upgrade is sound. The Hi-Fi model features a professionally tuned 44-watt audio system built around a quad-speaker layout with an integrated subwoofer (20-watt bass, 20-watt mid, and two 1-watt tweeter). Speakers positioned on both sides of the screen, within the base, and at the top of the stand work together to deliver layered sound, deeper bass, and clearer dialogue, creating an enveloping audio presence rarely found in portable televisions.

Visual performance has been refined to match the audio upgrade. The MoveMate Hi-Fi Portable TV features a 27-inch Full HD capacitive touch display designed for clarity and long-term comfort, supported by an eye-care mode that reduces strain during extended viewing sessions. The screen can rotate, tilt, swivel, and adjust in height, allowing users to tailor viewing angles for movies, video calls, presentations, or casual browsing anywhere in the home.

Mobility remains central to the MoveMate concept. Five silent casters enable smooth movement across different rooms without disrupting conversations or entertainment. A built-in battery supports up to eight hours of wireless use, offering flexibility for living rooms, bedrooms, home offices, or shared family spaces without constant reliance on power outlets.

Smart functionality is fully integrated. Running 8-core CPU, Android 14 with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, the MoveMate Hi-Fi Portable TV delivers responsive performance for streaming, productivity apps, and creative tools. Google EDLA certification provides full access to the Google Play Store, while Google Gemini voice control allows hands-free navigation, content search, and app management. Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 ensure stable, high-speed connectivity for streaming and wireless accessories.

Video communication has also been carefully considered. Unlike many portable TVs that require external cameras, the MoveMate Hi-Fi Portable TV includes a built-in HD camera and two microphones as standard, paired with a physical camera privacy cover and one-touch microphone mute for added security during calls. This integrated approach delivers a cleaner design and a more intuitive out-of-the-box experience for remote work, family calls, and content creation.

The launch builds on the strong market response to the earlier MoveMate AI Portable TV, which sold out shortly after release and continued to see steady sales growth following restocking. That momentum has laid a solid foundation for the Hi-Fi model, reinforcing demand for flexible, all-in-one screens that blend mobility, smart interaction, and entertainment.

Developed in response to the growing U.S. appetite for high-end smart home entertainment, the MoveMate Hi‑Fi Portable TV embodies Nework’s vision for a more flexible and lifestyle‑centric screen experience. By integrating cinematic audio, refined visual performance, and intelligent interaction into a sleek, mobile design, it aligns closely with how American consumers increasingly expect premium technology to fit seamlessly into modern living.

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Compass Mining Energizes New 10 MW Bitcoin Mining Site in Texas

With capacity for around 3,000 customer miners, the Texas 8 facility advances Compass Mining’s strategy to scale operated hosting across the United States.

WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Compass Mining, a leading provider of Bitcoin mining infrastructure and services, today announces the launch of a new 10-megawatt (MW) Bitcoin mining facility located just outside Odessa, Texas.

The site will be operated by Compass Mining and will host around 3,000 customer Bitcoin mining machines. Named Texas 8, the facility comes online as Compass Mining continues to meet rising demand for dependable, industrial-grade hosting.

“This expansion underscores our commitment to delivering continuity and reliable infrastructure for our customers,” says Shanon Squires, Chief Mining Officer at Compass Mining. “Our operations team was able to rack thousands of miners and bring Texas 8 to full energization in record time, showing our ability to activate new sites whenever the market needs them.”

The 10 MW deployment aligns with Compass Mining’s strategy to grow hosting capacity in key energy markets. The Odessa region, near Midland, is one of the most active power markets in the country and provides strong conditions for large-scale Bitcoin mining.

“Texas 8 reflects our focus on meeting customer demand for operations-as-a-service,” says Cameron Morrissey, Director of Operations at Compass Mining. “The Odessa-area facility gives customers a stable long-term home for their hardware while we continue scaling our operated fleet across the United States.”

The energization of Texas 8 follows two recent site expansions: a 20 MW facility energized in Texas last October and an off-grid natural gas site launched in Wyoming the month prior.

Together, these deployments highlight Compass Mining’s long-term strategy to vertical integration, geographic diversification, and innovation in energy sourcing. By bringing new facilities online quickly, Compass Mining continues to support institutional customers seeking operational stability, low-cost hosting options, and trusted long-term infrastructure partners.

About Compass Mining

Compass Mining is a Bitcoin mining infrastructure and operations-as-a-service company. The Compass Mining platform enables individuals, institutions, and facility owners to purchase ASIC hardware, host machines at top-tier data centers, and access professional site-management, logistics, and repair services.

With more than 160 MW under management and a global network of facilities, Compass Mining provides end-to-end solutions — from procurement and deployment to uptime optimization and operational oversight. The company is committed to transparency, reliability, and making Bitcoin mining more accessible.

To learn more or start mining with Compass Mining, visit compassmining.io

 

Silicon Motion Named a Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovator 2026

Recognized as the Global Leader in Merchant NAND Flash Controller Innovation

TAIPEI and MILPITAS, Calif., Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (NasdaqGS: SIMO), a global leader in designing and marketing NAND flash controllers for solid-state storage devices, today announced it has been named in the Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovators 2026. In its 15th edition, the annual benchmark from Clarivate, a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, identifies and ranks the organizations that consistently deliver high-impact inventions, shaping the future of innovation across industries. The Top 100 Global Innovators navigate complexity with clarity and set the pace for invention quality, originality and global reach.

Silicon Motion Named a Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovator 2026 Recognized as the Global Leader in Merchant NAND Flash Controller Innovation
Silicon Motion Named a Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovator 2026 Recognized as the Global Leader in Merchant NAND Flash Controller Innovation

“Innovation is the core driver of our company’s growth. As the world’s leading supplier of NAND Flash controllers, we continuously pursue breakthroughs in storage solutions while safeguarding our critical technologies through a rigorous intellectual property strategy,” said Wallace Kou, President and CEO of Silicon Motion. “Being named a Top 100 Global Innovator is a tremendous honor and encouragement for our entire R&D and IP teams. We remain committed to advancing our leadership in AI storage technologies, delivering higher performance, greater endurance, and more efficient storage solutions to support the evolving needs of AI workloads for customers worldwide.”

Clarivate evaluates organizations based on comprehensive metrics, including patent influence, success, globalization, and technical distinctiveness. Silicon Motion’s inaugural inclusion in this list highlights not only our robust performance in accumulating patent volume but also our significant advantages in ‘Grant Rate’ and ‘Downstream Influence.’ This achievement underscores our success in transforming R&D innovations into high-value intellectual property barriers.

Maroun S. Mourad, President, Intellectual Property, Clarivate, said: “Recognition as a Top 100 Global Innovator is a remarkable achievement given the pace of change. Multi-year winners and new entrants are investing in AI innovation as it redefines the boundaries between research, engineering and commercial execution. The leaders we celebrate today are not just responding to this shift, they are designing for it.”

The Top 100 Global Innovators account for a disproportionate share of the world’s most valuable ideas, demonstrating that innovation leadership is defined by precision and strategic intent. This year’s ranking not only celebrates enduring innovation leadership, but it also reveals the forces reshaping that leadership, with AI at the forefront. The Top 100 Global Innovators contribute an exceptional 16% of the world’s highest-strength AI inventions.  Past companies receiving the recognition include TSMC, Kioxia, Micron, Samsung, SK Hynix, Qualcomm, MediaTek, Apple, Siemens, Toshiba, Philips, Toyota, and many other worldwide technology leaders.

The Top 100 Global Innovators analysis is underpinned by the Clarivate Center for IP and Innovation Research. Their analyses are founded in rigorous research leveraging the proprietary Derwent Strength Index, derived from the Derwent World Patents Index (DWPI) and its global invention data to measure the influence of ideas, their success and rarity, and the investment in inventions.

To learn more, please visit the Top 100 Global Innovators 2026 site.

About the Top 100 Global Innovator 
The Top 100 Global Innovators uses a complete comparative analysis of global invention data to assess the strength of every patented idea, using measures tied directly to their innovative power. To move from the individual strength of inventions to identifying the organizations that create them more consistently and frequently, Clarivate sets two threshold criteria that potential candidates must meet and then adds a measure of their internationally patented innovation output over the past five years.

For full information, please visit the Top 100 Global Innovators 2026 methodology site.

About Silicon Motion
Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (NasdaqGS: SIMO) is the global leader in supplying NAND flash controllers for solid-state storage devices. The company ships more SSD controllers than any other supplier worldwide for servers, PCs, and other client devices, and is also the leading merchant provider of eMMC and UFS embedded storage controllers used in smartphones, IoT products, and automotive applications.

Silicon Motion also delivers customized, high-performance solutions for hyperscale data centers, industrial systems, and automotive SSDs. Its controllers are designed to power the world’s most advanced AI, cloud, and enterprise storage platforms, combining high performance, low power, and proven reliability.

Our customers include most of the world’s NAND flash vendors, data center and enterprise storage solution providers, storage device module makers, and leading OEMs, all of whom rely on Silicon Motion’s proven controller technologies to enable innovative, high-quality storage solutions. For further information, please visit www.siliconmotion.com

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KuCoin Partners with Tadej Pogačar in One of the Few Value-Driven Collaborations Between Crypto and Elite Cycling

VIENNA, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — KuCoin, a leading global crypto platform built on trust, today announced a strategic partnership with world-class cyclist Tadej Pogačar. The collaboration was officially unveiled in Vienna and marks the first time a top-tier global crypto exchange and a world-class professional cyclist have come together in a value-driven, trust-led partnership.

Built around the theme “Trust, Proven by Performance.”, the partnership reflects a shared belief that trust is not declared, but earned through long-term performance, professionalism, and discipline. Rather than a transactional sponsorship, the collaboration represents a rare alignment of values between two leaders operating at the highest level of their respective fields.

For KuCoin, trust has been built over eight years through sustained investment in security infrastructure, regulatory alignment, and operational resilience across global markets. As regulatory standards continue to evolve, KuCoin has strengthened its compliance framework and governance capabilities, reinforcing its commitment to building a secure and trusted digital-asset platform for a growing global user base.

For Pogačar, trust is earned through consistent results on cycling’s biggest stages, under extreme physical and mental pressure. Widely regarded as one of the most accomplished cyclists of his generation, he is equally recognized for his emphasis on safety, preparation, and professional discipline — principles that underpin long-term success in elite sport.

“At the highest level of cycling, trust is built through preparation, consistency, and a relentless focus on safety,” said Tadej Pogačar. “You earn it over time, through performance and responsible decision-making under pressure. That mindset strongly resonates with how KuCoin approaches trust and security.”

KuCoin CEO BC Wong said the partnership highlights the growing connection between elite sport and responsible innovation in digital finance.

“This partnership is built on a shared belief that trust is earned through long-term performance and professionalism,” BC said. “Tadej represents excellence achieved through discipline and consistency at the very highest level. At KuCoin, we apply the same principles as we continue to strengthen security, compliance, and governance — helping bring crypto to a broader, more mainstream audience.”

As one of the few collaborations of its kind, the partnership demonstrates how trust—built through sustained performance and verifiable results—can bridge emerging digital technologies with established global communities, supporting the responsible adoption of crypto worldwide. It follows KuCoin’s broader trust-led collaborations across sport and culture, including Adam Scott and Tomorrowland, and reflects a consistent brand philosophy centered on long-term excellence and credibility.

About KuCoin

Founded in 2017, KuCoin is a leading global crypto platform trusted by over 40 million users across 200+ countries and regions. The platform delivers innovative and compliant digital asset services, offering access to 1,000+ listed tokens, spot and futures trading, institutional wealth management, and a Web3 wallet.

Recognized by Forbes and Hurun, KuCoin holds SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001:2022 certifications, underscoring its commitment to top-tier security. With AUSTRAC registration in Australia and a MiCA license in Austria, KuCoin continues expanding its regulated footprint under CEO BC Wong, building a reliable and trusted digital-asset ecosystem.

Learn more: www.kucoin.com

About Tadej Pogačar

Tadej Pogačar is one of the world’s leading professional cyclists and among the most accomplished athletes of his generation. A four-time Tour de France champion and the current UCI Road World Champion, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest riders of the modern cycling era. Known for his consistency, discipline, and technical precision, Pogačar has achieved sustained success at the highest level of professional cycling, with a strong emphasis on safety, preparation, and long-term performance. His approach reflects professionalism, responsibility, and a commitment to sustainable excellence in elite sport.

Bybit Launches BYUSDT to Enable Yield-Earning Collateral for Retail Traders

DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has launched the BYUSDT: Turn Your Easy Earn Assets Into Trading Power” campaign, which is now live. The campaign introduces a tokenized asset that allows retail users to earn yield on USDT while using the same funds as trading margin. Eligible users may earn up to an 11.30 percent bonus annual percentage rate on qualifying BYUSDT holdings, subject to applicable caps and terms.

How BYUSDT Is Used

  • Users deposit USDT into Flexible Easy Earn, where the balance begins generating yield.
  • The Flexible Easy Earn balance can be swapped to BYUSDT within the Unified Trading Account and used as margin for trading, with swaps processed at a fixed 1:1 conversion rate.

BYUSDT represents users’ USDT Flexible Easy Earn balances in tokenized form and can be held and used exclusively as margin within Bybit’s Unified Trading Account. After conversion, the underlying USDT continues to generate Flexible Easy Earn yield while BYUSDT is deployed for trading.

BYUSDT is fully backed at all times by users’ Flexible Easy Earn USDT and is managed entirely within the Bybit platform. It does not support transfers, deposits, withdrawals, conversions, INS loans, or direct spot trading pairs.

Yield on BYUSDT follows the same mechanism as USDT Flexible Easy Earn, excluding any platform reward APR. Yield accrues hourly based on effective holdings and is distributed daily at approximately 12:30 a.m. UTC in BYUSDT, increasing users’ balances over time.

The introduction of BYUSDT reflects Bybit’s focus on improving capital efficiency and flexibility for retail traders. By enabling users to earn yield while deploying the same funds for margin trading, the campaign is intended to reduce idle capital and simplify portfolio management within a unified account structure, supporting Bybit’s broader efforts to develop risk-aware trading tools and yield-accessible products for its global user base.

Disclaimer: BYUSDT is available only to users eligible for Bybit Savings services who hold a Unified Trading Account and have completed Identity Verification Level 1. Islamic accounts are not eligible, and availability may be restricted in certain jurisdictions, including but not limited to mainland China, France, Hong Kong, India, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan. All participants must comply with the Bybit Terms of Service. Bybit reserves the right to disqualify accounts engaged in dishonest or abusive activities, to modify campaign terms without prior notice, and to retain final interpretation rights.

Bybit Launches BYUSDT to Enable Yield-Earning Collateral for Retail Traders
Bybit Launches BYUSDT to Enable Yield-Earning Collateral for Retail Traders

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About Bybit

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

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GREATER DES MOINES PARTNERSHIP BUILDS ON 2025 MOMENTUM, UNVEILS 2026 STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

GREATER DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Greater Des Moines Partnership unveiled its 2026 Strategic Priorities and highlighted its 2025 accomplishments during its Annual Dinner on Thursday, Jan. 22 at the Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center at the Iowa Events Center.

In 2025, The Partnership achieved 100% of its Scorecard goals and delivered strong economic development, talent and quality-of-life results through regional collaboration. Working alongside state, local and private-sector partners, The Partnership completed 28 new and expanding business location and expansion projects across the region, including eight Downtown projects, and built its strongest economic development pipeline in years with 140 active project leads.

That momentum is reflected in the scale of activity across the region, with more than $5.7 billion in capital investment and economic development activity currently underway in Greater Des Moines and an additional $2 billion in active projects in the pipeline.

The Partnership also released its 2025 Annual Report highlighting progress across economic development, talent development, quality of life, small business support and regional storytelling. The report is available on The Partnership’s Calls to Action page.

“2025 was a year of focus, action and momentum for Greater Des Moines,” said Miriam Erickson Brown, President and CEO of Anderson Erickson Dairy and the 2025 Greater Des Moines Partnership Board Chair. “By working together across the region — with Partnership Investors, Affiliates, Regional Chamber Members working side-by-side with The Partnership Team and Board — we delivered meaningful results. This success reflects what’s possible when everyone is aligned around shared goals.”

During the program, 2026 Partnership Board Chair Chris Costa, President and CEO of Knapp Properties, Inc. unveiled the six Strategic Priorities for 2026, which are designed to build on that momentum and support long-term, sustainable regional growth.

The Partnership’s 2026 Strategic Priorities are:

  • Economic Development: Increase regional economic development project leads, expand the pipeline of prospects and assist business location and expansions to keep Greater Des Moines competitive for larger and more complex projects.
  • Talent Development: Elevate the next generation of talent development programs across high school, college and early-career professionals with a focus on workforce readiness.
    • To advance this priority, The Partnership is expanding programming in 2026, spanning K-12, postsecondary, early-career, leadership and civic engagement, including:
      • The Legacy Project: Career Ready Collective for high school students to build professional development skills and career readiness.
      • DSM Intern Connection, including the newly expanded regional internship and engagement model.
      • K-12 career exploration support for trades, manufacturing and the insurance and finance industries.
      • New and emerging leader development program to strengthen the next generation of organizational leaders.
      • A new civic leadership program designed to connect regional leaders through collaboration, civility and community impact.
      • Grow Young Professionals Connection (YPC) and the new YPC Regional Council.
      • New skills-based hiring initiative to activate connections between skills and career opportunities.
  • Quality of Life: Enhance quality of life and foster a strong sense of place by leveraging community research, advancing Affiliate Chamber support and delivering marquee events that strengthen regional vibrancy.
    • The Partnership is partnering with the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) on a first-of-its-kind model to provide ACCE Membership for all Partnership Affiliate Chambers.
    • The Partnership will launch a Shared Services Model designed to support Affiliates with financial, payroll and human resources services to further support Chamber partners.
    • Additionally, The Partnership will host the third annual Regional Summit on October 8, 2026.
  • AI and Innovation: Strengthen Greater Des Moines’ innovation ecosystem through AI-focused, multi-generational workforce resources and cross-sector partnerships.
    • The Partnership will create a regional AI Skills and Fluency tool to support workforce capacity and work with higher education and industry partners to advance business growth.
  • Position Greater Des Moines for the future: Convene leaders, connect on regional priorities & deepen Investor engagement.
    • This work includes launching the Greater Des Moines CEO Master Class in partnership with Business Publications Corporation and Storyboard Advisors, and continuing collaboration with Capital Crossroads on housing and education initiatives.
  • Storytelling: Amplify stories about the Greater Des Moines people, businesses and communities to showcase the region’s growth, opportunity and quality of life.
    • The Partnership has launched The Greater Des Moines Story, an innovative new storytelling hub designed to share positive news and updates from across the region.

“The region continues to outperform expectations because leaders across the region are willing to collaborate, invest and think long term,” said Costa. “These Strategic Priorities reflect where Greater Des Moines is today and where we’re going — boldly pursuing economic development success, building the workforce, advancing innovation and strengthening the region for the future.”

“Greater Des Moines is at its best when leadership and innovation go hand in hand,” said Tiffany Tauscheck, President and CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership. “With the large amount of capital investment underway and more in the pipeline, our 2026 Strategic Priorities reflect a shared commitment to move the region forward by aligning leadership, ideas and action to drive long-term success for our region.”

The Partnership also announced its 2026 Board of Directors and Executive Board. In addition to Costa’s role as Chair and Erickson Brown’s role as Past Chair, Dan Keough with Holmes Murphy and Deanna Strable with Principal Financial Group will serve as Vice Chairs, April Schmaltz with Delta Dental of Iowa will serve as Secretary and Sean Vicente with KPMG LLP will serve as Treasurer. See the full list of the 2026 Greater Des Moines Partnership Board of Directors and Executive Board.

Together, these priorities position Greater Des Moines for continued growth, innovation and opportunity in 2026 and beyond. Learn more about The Partnership’s 2026 Strategic Priorities here.

About the Greater Des Moines Partnership
The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the largest regional business, economic development and talent development organization in Iowa and the second-largest regional chamber of commerce in the country, serving Greater Des Moines counties including: Adair, Clarke, Dallas, Guthrie, Jasper, Madison, Mahaska, Marion, Marshall, Polk, Poweshiek, Tama and Warren. Together with more than 400 Investors and an Affiliate Chamber of Commerce network of more than 7,200 Regional Business Members, The Partnership helps businesses grow and advances quality of life in Greater Des Moines with one voice, one mission and as one region, contributing to a vibrant regional economy. Learn more at DSMpartnership.com.

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HCLTech and Guardian Partner to Accelerate AI-driven Technology Transformation Journey

NEW YORK and NOIDA, India, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HCLTech (NSE: HCLTECH.NS) (BSE: HCLTECH.BO), a leading global technology company, has been selected by The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), one of the largest U.S. life insurers and a major provider of employee benefits, to accelerate Guardian’s AI-driven technology transformation journey and deliver seamless customer experience.  

The multi-year partnership reflects a broader shift toward long-term technology modernization at Guardian, with an emphasis on AI-led transformation and streamlined IT operations. As part of the partnership, Guardian will leverage HCLTech’s GenAI service transformation platform, AI Force, to support ongoing enterprise-wide technology innovation. This partnership will enhance Guardian’s operational efficiencies, improve engineering outcomes and accelerate time-to-market across application development, support, testing and infrastructure management.

“Partnering with HCLTech is a key step in our long-term strategy to harness data and AI, consolidate services with a single strategic partner and modernize our core technology foundations,” said Steve Rullo, chief digital and technology officer at Guardian. “This partnership allows us to accelerate customer facing digital innovation, improve efficiency across our operations, and deliver a more seamless experience for the customers and policyholders who trust Guardian.”

“Partnering with one of the largest insurers in the U.S. underscores HCLTech’s leadership in financial services, driven by our AI expertise and deep industry experience,” said Srinivasan Seshadri, chief growth officer and global head of financial services at HCLTech. “It is an exciting time to be a part of Guardian’s business growth as we leverage our tech transformation experience and global footprint to help the company realize its business goals.”

About HCLTech

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 226,300 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around AI, digital, engineering, cloud and software, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, High Tech, Semiconductor, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, Mobility and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending December 2025 totaled $14.5 billion. To learn how we can supercharge progress for you, visit hcltech.com.

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Meredith Bucaro, Americas
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Nitin Shukla, India, Middle East and Africa
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GIGABYTE Deepens Collaboration with AMD to Accelerate On-Device AI for Gaming, Creation, and PC Builds

TAIPEI, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GIGABYTE, the world’s leading computer brand, deepens its strategic partnership with AMD to accelerate on-device AI across three key product lines, including AI gaming laptops, X870E X3D series motherboards, and high-refresh OLED gaming monitors. Powered by AMD platforms and built with GIGABYTE’s advanced technology, this collaboration delivers fast, smooth performance for gaming and creation, as well as steady stability for PC builds.

GIGABYTE Deepens Collaboration with AMD to Accelerate On-Device AI for Gaming, Creation, and PC Builds
GIGABYTE Deepens Collaboration with AMD to Accelerate On-Device AI for Gaming, Creation, and PC Builds

For AI gaming laptops, AORUS MASTER 16 is powered by the AMD Ryzen™ 9 9955HX3D processor with AMD 3D V-Cache™ technology, an advanced cache design that helps keep frame rates steady in fast-paced games while accelerating demanding creator workloads. GIGABYTE AERO X16 (Copilot+ PC) runs on AMD Ryzen™ AI 400 Series processors, leveraging the built-in NPU to handle select AI tasks efficiently on-device for everyday AI experiences. To help AMD’s performance shine in real sessions, GIGABYTE elevates the experience with WINDFORCE Infinity EX cooling technology on AORUS MASTER 16—rated for 230W max total thermal power—and GiMATE, GIGABYTE’S exclusive AI agent that streamlines power, performance, and AI features into clear, workflow-friendly controls, so users get strong and steady performance with less manual tuning.

On desktops, GIGABYTE X870E X3D Series motherboards are designed to unleash the performance of AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors with AMD 3D V-Cache™ Technology, where platform tuning can directly influence gaming stability and responsiveness. Built on AMD X3D foundation, GIGABYTE adds its exclusive AI-powered X3D Turbo Mode 2.0, a true hardware–software fusion optimized specifically for AMD 3D V-Cache™ Technology behavior, along with a robust power design, refined BIOS, and DIY-friendly features to deliver smooth, consistent gaming performance with less trial-and-error tuning.

For OLED gaming monitors, the GIGABYTE MO27Q28GR, MO34WQC36, and MO32U24 are AMD FreeSync™ Premium Pro technology-certified, delivering VRR smoothness by syncing the refresh rate to frame output for tear-free, stutter-free gameplay. Building on gameplay smoothness delivered by AMD FreeSync™ Premium Pro technology, GIGABYTE adds its exclusive Tactical Features, a built-in suite of tools for competitive usability. For example, Tactical Switch 2.0 enables one-click switching between resolutions and aspect ratios such as 4:3 or 5:4. Aim Stabilizer intelligently inserts black frames to reduce motion blur, and Game Assist overlays such as a custom crosshair and timer for additional competitive edge.

By deepening collaboration with AMD across laptops, motherboards, and displays, this lineup pairs AMD platform innovation with GIGABYTE’s system control, performance engineering, and display tuning—delivering real-world gains for on-device AI gaming, creation, and PC builds. To explore more GIGABYTE innovation, please visit: https://bit.ly/GIGABYTE_Event_CES_2026_AMD