“You never change things by [only] fighting the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the existing model obsolete.”
 —Buckminster Fuller

TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Literacy Research Association (LRA) announces its 76th Annual Conference, scheduled to take place from December 2 to 5, 2026, in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. This significant event will explore the theme, “Manifesting Quantum Imaginaries: Re-searching Literacies as a Transcontextual Enterprise,” inviting scholars and practitioners to delve into innovative perspectives on literacy research. “As we convene for our 76th Annual Conference in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, the Literacy Research Association is poised to present a truly groundbreaking event. This milestone conference, following closely on the heels of our 75th anniversary, is designed to profoundly expand our understandings of literacies in motion, reinforcing LRA’s commitment to disseminating cutting-edge research and underscoring the vital global reach of our mission,” said Patriann Smith, LRA 2026 Conference Chair and President-Elect. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95UsflcR3jU 

Individuals interested in contributing to this discourse or who wish to attend the conference are encouraged to visit the official LRA website for comprehensive details regarding proposal submissions, registration, and event logistics. Additional information is available at https://literacyresearchassociation.org/current-conference-2026/.  

Adopt a Quantum Lens
The theme chosen for the conference invites a metaphorical re-examination of literacies through a quantum lens, moving beyond traditional, linear models of space and time. This approach considers literacies as dynamic bundles of potential, holding multiple meanings simultaneously, much like the smallest units of reality in quantum science as described by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. In turn, this perspective suggests that a single literacy event can generate limitless possibilities depending on its context and trajectory, emphasizing the “when” and “where” of literacies as equally important as the “what.”

Explore Literacies in Motion
The LRA 2026 conference will metaphorically use a quantum lens to explore the concept of “literacies in motion,” observing how students traverse new contexts and borders, whether they are physically moving, engaging in classrooms, or navigating online and offline worlds. This dynamic interaction creates a complex transcontextual architecture of literacies, shaping how individuals communicate, establish belonging, and navigate their worlds. Considering literacies in motion also aligns with long-standing Indigenous, African, Asian, and diasporic philosophies that underscore the interconnectedness of human experiences and their literacies, reflecting a non-linear understanding of time. The year 2025, recognized as the “Year of Quantum” by UNESCO, provides a timely backdrop for this exploration. 

“Attendees of the LRA 2026 conference will discover innovative approaches to cultivate new ways of supporting students and teachers in K-12 classrooms, fostering active literacies in motion that transcend traditional boundaries. Through the metaphorical adoption of a quantum lens, we will explore how even the smallest literacy events hold multiple meanings and create limitless possibilities, equipping educators and researchers with a dynamic framework to navigate the complexities of modern literacy instruction,” commented Rahat Zaidi, LRA 2026 Associate Conference Chair and Vice-President.

Join LRA in Hawai’i
This conference seeks to cultivate contemporary ways of supporting students and teachers in K-12 classrooms, preparing them to create new models of engagement in an era marked by artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing. Researchers are invited to submit proposals that investigate these expansive and metaphorical understandings of literacies as quantum phenomena. Potential areas of inquiry include:

• How literacies remain active in the lives of students who move and those who do not;
• The dynamics of literacies across students’ online and offline environments;
• Strategies teachers employ to support literacies in motion while meeting educational outcomes;
• Student engagement with literacies as they shape their personal trajectories;
• Methods for researchers to consider both space and time when studying minute instances of student literacies;
• The reflection of multiple possibilities within the smallest instantiations of literacies in motion across diverse contexts;
• Reasons for embracing certain possibilities created by literacies in motion while devaluing others.

By challenging rigid characterizations of human movement and literacies, the LRA 2026 conference aims to liberate literacies as a living, transcontextual endeavor, fostering a collective re-evaluation of truths embedded in literacies in motion and empowering students and teachers to honor responsibility (kuleana) and privilege. “The LRA 2026 conference theme, ‘Manifesting Quantum Imaginaries,’ represents a critical call to action for the literacy research community, especially as we advance beyond 2025, which marks ‘100 Years of Quantum’,” states Patriann Smith. “Moving beyond static, linear models of thought to embrace a more expansive understanding of literacies as transcontextual, this conference aims to inspire researchers to not only observe but also actively shape how literacies heal, redeem, reconnect, and protect (mālama) — radically reshaping the shared nows of all.”

Patriann Smith, LRA 2026 Conference Chair
Rahat Zaidi, LRA 2026 Associate Conference Chair   

MEDIA CONTACT: Patriann Smith, psmith@literacyresearchassociation.org

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Dr. Patriann Smith, LRA 2026 Conference Chair & President-Elect and USF Professor of Literacy Studies & Associate Dean of Faculty Success and Excellence

Dr. Rahat Zaidi, LRA 2026 Associate Conference Chair and Vice-President

Value-Driven All-in-One LED Design for Effortless Deployment in Everyday Spaces

BREA, Calif., Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, is expanding the LED display lineup with the launch of the LDE Series, pre-configured All-in-One Direct View LED Displays that integrate all power and control systems directly into the cabinet. This lighter, fully integrated design simplifies wall mounting and cabling, offering installers and system integrators a space-efficient, quick-to-deploy solution for a wider range of LED applications.

“In a fast-growing LED market often characterized by tightly integrated ecosystems, labor-intensive setup, and high entry barriers, ViewSonic continues to broaden its All-in-One dvLED portfolio to make large-format displays easier to deploy and operate,” said Dean Tsai, General Manager of Pro AV Solutions Business Unit at ViewSonic. “The new LDE Series enables more system integrators and resellers – even those without extensive LED installation experience – to confidently offer solutions, expand their portfolios, and address a broader range of projects. This helps organizations modernize their visual environments, whether refreshing existing spaces or transitioning from LCD video wall to immersive, high-quality dvLED.”

All-in-One Integration for Greater Accessibility
The LDE Series integrates power, control, and image stitching directly into the cabinet, eliminating the need for an external control box and significantly reducing system complexity. This integration results in an ultra-slim 52 mm profile that is up to 28% lighter than comparable models, reducing wall load and eliminating the need for additional wall reinforcement. This lightweight design is particularly beneficial for prestigious or historical properties.

Furthermore, the full integration enables energy efficiency with a true power-off design that minimizes unnecessary standby energy consumption compared to conventional LED models. A simplified cabling approach shortens setup time and prevents connection errors, while a cleaner mainboard layout facilitates easier installation and maintenance. Together, these features help reduce potential downtime and ensure smoother deployment with minimal disruption.

Simple, Stable, Secure for Everyday Operation
The LDE Series is available in 136- and 163-inch screen sizes with 1080p resolution, 600 nits of brightness, 1.5–1.88 mm pixel pitch, and a 99% screen-to-body ratio. These configurations deliver immersive yet cost-effective visual performance for mid-sized boardrooms, school common areas, and retail signage.

To ensure reliability in busy, public-facing spaces, the LDE Series features a Glue-on-Board (GOB) surface treatment with IP54 and IK06 ratings, helping protect the screen against impact, dust, and moisture while reducing maintenance needs over time. Furthermore, a streamlined operating system and Q-SYS-ready integration simplify control and monitoring, enabling IT and AV teams to manage displays more intuitively in day-to-day operations across corporate, education, and retail environments.

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.

TAIPEI, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GIGABYTE, the world’s leading computer brand, announces a breakthrough introduction of the world’s first CQDIMM (Clocked Unbuffered Dual In-Line Memory Module) technology at CES 2026. By leveraging the CQDIMM-supported motherboard, Z890 AORUS Tachyon ICE CQDIMM Edition, and BIOS tuning technology, GIGABYTE achieves the industry-first record DDR5-7200 without compromise at full capacity with two 128GB memory modules. 

Traditionally, increasing DDR5 memory capacity has required significant trade-offs in frequency and stability. Inherent in GIGABYTE’s expertise in hardware and firmware design, this critical compromise is conquered. On the hardware side, GIGABYTE has optimized motherboard circuit layouts to significantly reduce memory channel loading, improving signal integrity and ensuring stable operation even under heavy workloads. Complementing the hardware advancements is GIGABYTE’s sophisticated BIOS tuning technology. Through an optimized clock driver architecture, GIGABYTE’s BIOS intelligently manages timing, signal synchronization, and voltage behavior to unleash extreme performance. 

The tightly integrated hardware–firmware approach ensures that high-frequency operation remains stable and efficient, delivering uncompromising performance. Meanwhile, the industry-first milestone sets a new benchmark for high-performance computing, addressing the growing demand for both extreme bandwidth and maximum memory capacity in AI computing, content creation, data-intensive workloads, and professional applications.

To accelerate adoption and ensure broad compatibility, GIGABYTE collaborates with leading memory partners, including ADATA, Kingston, and TeamGroup, for next-generation PC systems. To experience the CQDIMM-supported motherboard in person, visit the GIGABYTE Booth #8519 at LVCC North Hall during CES 2026 or join media and VIP sessions at Venetian Ballroom Level 3 Lido 3004, 3005, and 3104.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cleanova, a leading global manufacturer of advanced industrial filtration solutions owned by PX3 Partners, the London-headquartered private equity firm, announces today the strategic acquisitions of two U.S.-based companies: Airflotek and TES-Clean Air Systems. Founded in 1993, Airflotek designs and manufactures custom air filtration and controlled-environment systems used in state-of-the-art cleanroom environments worldwide, serving industries with exceptionally stringent air-quality requirements, including semiconductor manufacturing, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals. Founded in 1986, TES-Clean Air Systems is the exclusive distributor of Airflotek products and brings decades of cleanroom and semiconductor application expertise, supporting a global customer base.

Cleanova, a leading global manufacturer of advanced industrial filtration solutions based in Chattanooga, TN, U.S

These acquisitions give Cleanova immediate entry into ultra-clean, controlled environments critical to AI-driven semiconductor manufacturing, the rapid build-out of data centers and high-performance computing infrastructure, and aseptic pharmaceutical and biotechnology production, where reliability, performance, and contamination control are absolutely mission-critical.

Airflotek and TES-Clean Air Systems bring deep expertise and industry-leading capabilities in mission-critical cleanroom and ultra-clean air filtration solutions.

Airflotek’s customized fan filter units (“FFUs”), used in advanced cleanroom environments, deliver high-efficiency particulate air (“HEPA”) and ultra-low particulate air (“ULPA”) filtration to ensure that the stringent particle control required to protect sensitive processes meets demanding regulatory standards and reduces contamination-related risks. Airflotek designs tailored filtration solutions, optimizing airflow uniformity, energy efficiency, and overall performance for unique facility layouts and cleanliness classifications. Its portfolio also includes a comprehensive suite of other cleanroom infrastructure solutions.

These acquisitions represent the fifth and sixth acquisitions completed by Cleanova since 2023 and follow the strategic and transformative addition of Micronics Engineered Filtration Group in 2025. Airflotek and TES-Clean Air Systems will be consolidated into a single business within Cleanova.

Chris Cummins, Chief Executive Officer of Cleanova, remarked, “Airflotek and TES-Clean Air Systems are outstanding strategic fits for Cleanova. Their expertise in custom FFUs, HEPA/ULPA air filtration, and controlled environment solutions extends our capabilities into semiconductor manufacturing, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and other highly regulated industries where ultra-clean air quality is essential. Together, they strengthen Cleanova’s position as the world’s leading independent industrial filtration platform, delivering an even broader suite of high-performance, mission-critical solutions for our customers.”

Alan Schlesinger, President of Airflotek, and Jim Harris, Founder of TES-Clean Air Systems, commented, “We are incredibly proud to be joining Cleanova, a company that shares our commitment to technical excellence, customer partnership, and mission-critical filtration performance. Our team is excited to contribute to Cleanova’s growth journey and to continue supporting customers with the same responsiveness, reliability, and expertise they have come to expect from Airflotek and TES-Clean Air Systems.”

The Managing Partners of PX3 commented, “We are delighted to support Cleanova management in its strategic acquisition of Airflotek and TES-Clean Air Systems. These clean-tech businesses significantly strengthen Cleanova’s capabilities in ultra-clean air filtration and controlled environments, while opening access to attractive, high-growth sectors such as semiconductor manufacturing, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals. These investments reinforce our commitment to further building the world’s leading independent industrial filtration platform and supporting Cleanova’s continued global growth.”

Cleanova enlisted the support of Alvarez & Marsal as accounting and tax advisor; Aon as benefits, insurance, and pension advisor; Debevoise & Plimpton as tax structuring advisor; Perkins Coie as legal advisor; and Phoenix Advantage as IT advisor.

About Cleanova

Cleanova was formed in October 2023 and is owned by pan-European private equity firm PX3 Partners. The company provides reliable, innovative, and sustainable filtration solutions, combining fresh thinking with proven filtration technologies. Through its filter media, filtration systems, and service solutions, Cleanova aims to not only to exceed customers’ expectations on performance and cost, but also to contribute to a better tomorrow. Cleanova comprises 19 well-established industrial filtration brands: Action, AeroPulse, AFT, Airpel, Allied Filter, CPE, Dollinger, Filterfab, Micronics, Midwesco, NFM, Plenty, Roome, SFM, Shawndra, Sidco, SOLAFT, UPC, and Vokes. With the addition of Airflotek and TES-Clean Air Systems, Cleanova now employs approximately 1,600 people across sites in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, India, Ireland, Mexico, the Middle East, the United Kingdom, and the U.S www.cleanova.com.

About PX3 Partners

PX3 stands for purpose, passion, and performance. It is a pan-European private equity firm founded by Petter Johnsson, Gianpiero Lenza, and Sébastien Mazella di Bosco, with headquarters in London. It invests behind transformative themes and targets companies operating within select segments of the business services, consumer and leisure, and industrials sectors with strong business fundamentals. PX3 is committed to supporting ambitious entrepreneurs and management teams build great businesses through transformative growth internationally and operational improvement. PX3 is the continuation and consolidation of the founding partners’ investment strategy and their relationship-focused and distinctive value creation model honed over 20 years working together. www.px3partners.com

Inquiries:

Marketing Contact:
Francine S. Bernitz 
Marketing Director, Cleanova
Tel: +1 781-789-3178 
francine.bernitz@micronicsinc.com 

Media Contact:
Kathryn Lummis 
Account Director, Publitek
Tel: +44 (0)7739 954 455
kathryn.lummis@publitek.com

Elevating Employee Experience with 3CLogic’s AI-Powered Contact Center Integrated with ServiceNow HRSD

ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — 3CLogic, the leading AI-powered contact center platform purpose-built for ServiceNow®, today announced that a major beauty retailer has selected its Voice AI and Contact Center solution. The decision comes in support of the retailer’s ongoing strategic transformation to deliver faster, more intuitive support to its extensive employee community.

Facing challenges with its legacy on‑premise contact center solution, the retailer, with thousands of associates employed across its nationwide beauty stores, sought a modern platform to streamline service delivery, accelerate resolutions, and enable automation in complement to its upcoming deployment of ServiceNow’s HR Service Delivery (HRSD) product. 

“We’re excited to partner with this organization as they reimagine how employees access support across both store and corporate environments,” states Denis Seynhaeve, CEO of 3CLogic. “Voice remains a foundational communication channel, especially in human resources where empathy is as important as the speed of service. We look forward to supporting their digital transformation in 2026.”

With a strong focus on improving HR interactions and better supporting store associates who lack easy access to traditional support channels, the company selected 3CLogic to natively integrate AI, SMS, and contact center capabilities to deliver a number of HR value drivers including:

• Hands‑free voice support for reporting HR issues, ideal for store associates who cannot step away from customers or the sales floor.
• SMS-based HR communication, making support more accessible for employees who do not work at a desk or near a workstation.
• Instant ServiceNow HR ticket status updates via voice or SMS, eliminating the need for associates to go to the backroom and log into a computer.
• Seamless ServiceNow Computer Telephony (CTI) integration and ACD, addressing a key channel capability gap while significantly maximizing the retailer’s ROI from the Now platform.
• Unified HR reporting and analytics integrated with ServiceNow’s Platform Analytics, enabling deeper, consolidated insights into employee needs, service performance, and operational trends.

While the initial deployment will focus on the employee experience, plans to expand the solution to its IT Service Desk using ServiceNow ITSM are planned for early 2026 and will include 3CLogic’s Voice AI capabilities to extend additional AI-powered use cases and value.

3CLogic is a ServiceNow certified Technology and Advanced Platform Build partner with offerings available for ServiceNow’s IT Service Management, CRM and Industry Workflows, and HR Service Delivery solutions. The organization will be unveiling its latest innovations at ServiceNow’s annual Knowledge 2026 event this May in Las Vegas.

For more information, visit 3CLogic.com.

About 3CLogic
3CLogic transforms customer and employee experiences with its patented and award-winning AI-powered cloud contact center solutions purpose-built to enhance today’s leading CRM and Customer Service Management platforms. Globally available and leveraged by the world’s leading brands, its offerings empower enterprise organizations with innovative capabilities, such as intelligent self-service, Generative AI, Conversational AI, agent automation & coaching, and AI-powered sentiment analytics — all designed to lower operational costs, maximize ROI, and deliver better, faster, and more personalized interactions for IT, employee, and customer service. For more information, please visit www.3clogic.com.

Applications are now open for official National Team Partners to help build the foundation for a credible and sustainable nation-based esports competition

EWCF to establish $20 million ENC Development Fund to support the long-term growth of nation-based ecosystems

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) today introduced the national team representation framework for the Esports Nations Cup 2026 (ENC), the global nation-based esports competition set to debut in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in November, by opening the application process for official National Team Partners.

The Esports World Cup Foundation has announced the framework for national team representation for the inaugural Esports Nations Cup taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in November 2026.

The Esports Nations Cup introduces national team representation to the global esports calendar in a structured, recurring format. It complements the Club-based Esports World Cup by enabling players to compete under their national flag and offering fans an opportunity to connect with elite esports through national identity.

National Team Partners will serve as the official national counterparts for the ENC 2026, within their respective countries and territories, with the responsibility of building and representing their national esports teams on the global stage. In partnership with the EWCF, they will coordinate team representation for the ENC, oversee and support national team coaches per game title, and coordinate with game partners and Clubs within the ENC framework.

Beyond competition, National Team Partners will shape their national team identity through marketing, communications, and community engagement, and collaborate with creators, media, and public institutions to mobilize their local communities to build national fandom for their teams.

While National Team Partners are responsible for the organization and representation of national teams, the competitive integrity and player eligibility remain governed by ENC rules and game partner-aligned processes.

Each selected National Team Partner will nominate a National Team Manager who will serve as the public lead and primary representative of the national team. They will act as the primary contact between the EWCF and the local ecosystem team, supporting coordination, representation and activation at the country and territory level, and are formally confirmed by the EWCF.

To support the long-term growth of nation-based esports, the EWCF will establish the ENC Development Fund, committing at least $20 million annually beginning with ENC 2026. The Fund will support national team programs by covering travel and logistics for participation in the Esports Nations Cup, and by enabling promotional and fan-facing activities that build relevance, awareness, and engagement around national teams beyond the main competition, supported by the commercial, marketing, and operational capabilities required to deliver these activities consistently over time.

This includes support for training camps and bootcamps with structured fan access, exhibition matches and showcase events, official watch parties, national team tours, and appearances at major gaming and sports events.

Further details on scope, eligibility, and implementation will be shared with selected National Team Partners as part of the onboarding process.

“The purpose of the Esports World Cup Foundation is to elevate esports and make it sustainable,” said Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports World Cup Foundation. “The Esports Nations Cup is a natural next step in that journey. By opening this application process, we are inviting trusted National Team Partners to help define the framework for how countries and territories are represented in esports with clear roles, aligned governance, and a system that works for players, game partners, and fans alike.” 

Eligible applicants include esports organizations, Clubs, agencies, NGOs, national esports and sport federations and associations, recognized government-mandated entities, content creators, and experienced esports professionals with strong national ecosystem ties.

Applications are now open at esportsnationscup.com and will close on January 31, 2026. Submissions will be reviewed through a multi-stage evaluation process assessing governance standards, ecosystem standing, operational capability, community reach, and alignment with game partners’ requirements.

The first cohort of approved National Team Partners will be announced in early 2026.

Hosted in Riyadh in November 2026 before moving to a rotating city model, the ENC will be held every two years to provide a dependable structure for players and esports organizations, encouraging long-term investment in national team programs.

Additional information about the Esports Nations Cup will be released in the coming weeks. To stay up to date, visit esportsnationscup.com, and follow ENC on X, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and follow the Esports World Cup Foundation on LinkedIn.

About the Esports Nations Cup

The Esports Nations Cup (ENC) is a biennial global esports competition created by the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) that brings national pride to the world stage. Launching in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in 2026, the ENC will feature the world’s best players competing not for their clubs, but for their countries and territories, across a lineup of leading esports titles. Built in collaboration with game partners, clubs, and esports organizations, the ENC establishes the first recurring, large-scale platform for national teams in esports. Beyond competition, it aims to fuel fandom, inspire heroes, and provide sustainable pathways for nations, players, and partners to grow within the global esports ecosystem. esportsnationscup.com

About Esports World Cup Foundation

The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) is a non-profit organization based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, dedicated to advancing and professionalizing the global esports industry. Through the annual Esports World Cup (EWC) and the biennial Esports Nations Cup (ENC), EWCF brings together the world’s top players, leading clubs, and millions of fans for the biggest stages in competitive gaming. Beyond hosting tournaments, the Foundation works year-round to grow the esports ecosystem, support talent development, and create lasting opportunities for players, teams, and partners worldwide.

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Rokid, a global pioneer in human-computer interaction and augmented reality, announced a strategic collaboration with Ant International, a leading global digital payment, digitisation, and financial technology provider, to enable payment functionality on Rokid Glasses and Rokid Ai Glasses Style—the world’s first open ecosystem AI smart glasses, recently unveiled globally at CES 2026, expanding real-world use cases for AI-powered wearable technology. 

The integration with Alipay+ GlassPay, an embedded payment solution designed by Ant International specifically for smart glasses, allows users to complete payments through Rokid AI&AR products using supported digital wallets connected via Alipay+, enabling hands-free, AI-powered AR transactions. 

By integrating Alipay+ GlassPay into Rokid Glasses and Rokid Ai Glasses Style, users can initiate and confirm payments directly through the glasses’ interface, combining an AI-powered voice interface, intent interaction, camera-based code scanning, and biometric authentication. The collaboration simplifies everyday payment scenarios, including retail purchases, travel-related transactions, and cross-border consumption. The payment feature emphasizes intuitive interaction and real-world usability, enabling transactions without switching to handheld interfaces.

Alipay+ is a global wallet gateway that provides cross-border payment and digitalisation services, connecting over 1.8 billion user accounts on 40+ mobile payment providers to 150+ million merchants across 100+ core markets. Through Alipay+, consumers can make streamlined payments, access a broad range of deals, and use digital services via their preferred payment apps or e-wallets when traveling abroad.

Many businesses already leverage Alipay+ digital tools to improve operational efficiency and support omni-channel growth. The integration with Rokid Glasses extends these capabilities and creates new opportunities for merchants and consumers.

The payment functionality reinforces Rokid’s vision of AI glasses as practical, everyday tools rather than conceptual devices. By combining AR displays, AI interaction, and digital payments, Rokid and Alipay+ reduce friction in daily activities and enable more natural, efficient human-computer interaction.

The collaboration marks a crucial milestone in the evolution of wearable computing, demonstrating how AI glasses can integrate directly with real-world digital and financial services. Rokid plans to continue expanding practical applications for Rokid AI&AR Glasses through partnerships across payments, services, and global commerce ecosystems.

About Rokid

Founded in 2014, Rokid is a product-oriented platform company with a focus on human-computer interaction and a global pioneer in augmented reality (AR) . As one of the industry’s earliest innovators, Rokid designs both advanced hardware and intelligent software, supporting a robust, open AI ecosystem. The company is widely recognized as the first to deliver smart glasses with open, global AI access, enabling real-time translation and AI interaction across platforms and regions.

Rokid serves consumers, developers, and enterprise users worldwide and hosts China’s largest XR developer community, with over 20,000 registered developers and 5,000 enterprise partners. Known for engineering and design excellence, Rokid has received the CES Innovation Award for three consecutive years and the German iF Design Award five times, reinforcing its leadership in next-generation AI and wearable technologies.

About Ant International

With headquarters in Singapore and main operations across Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Latin America, Ant International is a leading global digital payment, digitisation and financial technology provider. Through collaboration across the private and public sectors, our unified techfin platform supports financial institutions and merchants of all sizes to achieve inclusive growth through a comprehensive range of cutting-edge digital payment and financial services solutions. To learn more, please visit https://www.ant-intl.com/