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Stena RoRo enters into a 5 year charter contract with Marine Atlantic, Canada

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GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Stena RoRo has chartered out the ship A Nepita, ex Superfast X, to Canadian Crown Cooperation Marine Atlantic Inc for a 5-year period.

The ship will enter into service during the fall of 2026 following a period of customization to the intended trade such as ship to shore ramp arrangements, ships livery, a 5-year preventive maintenance program etc.

The A Nepita is currently chartered to the French operator Corsica Linea and trading in the Mediterranean Sea. She is ice-class rated, equipped with three bow thrusters and a stern thruster for superior maneuverability and designed to transport both passengers and commercial vehicles.

“We are pleased to be able to offer such a suitable ship to Marine Atlantic, which we will adapt and optimize for one of the most demanding ferry services in the world”, says Per Westling, CEO of Stena RoRo AB, Sweden.

Basic specifications:
Length Over all: 203.24 m
Width: 25.7 m
No of Passengers: abt. 1200
Cargo capacity: 1,920 cargo lane meters
Ice Class: 1A
Speed: abt. 22 kn
Build year: 2002

Photo: A Nepita in current charter to Corsica Linea

For more information, please contact,
Per Westling, CEO, Stena RoRo AB
Tel: +46 31 855154; +46 704 85 51 54
Email: per.westling@stena.com

Since 1977, Stena RoRo has led development of new marine RoRo cargo and RoRo passenger concepts. We provide custom-built vessels, as well as standardized RoRo and RoPax vessels. The company leases about fifteen vessels to operators worldwide, both other Stena companies and third parties. Stena RoRo specializes above all in using its technical expertise for the design and production of new vessels and the conversion and technical operation of existing vessels in order to deliver tailor-made transport solutions to its customers. We call this “Stenability”. Since 2016 Stena RoRo has taken delivery of 12 RoPax ships of the E-Flexer class and 2 roro ships of the NewMax class. Since 2013, we have had responsibility for the design and completion of the world´s largest civilian hospital vessel, owned and operated by Mercy Ships, the Global Mercy. The ship was delivered in 2021.
www.stenaroro.com

About Marine Atlantic  
Marine Atlantic is a federal Crown corporation, and is committed to providing a safe, environmentally responsible ferry service between the Island of Newfoundland and the Province of Nova Scotia in a reliable, courteous, and cost-effective manner.  Marine Atlantic serves two routes. The first is a year-round, 96 nautical mile daily ferry service between Port aux Basques, Newfoundland and North Sydney, Nova Scotia. The second, offered from mid-June until late September, is a 280 nautical mile ferry service between Argentia, Newfoundland and North Sydney, Nova Scotia.
www.marineatlantic.ca

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A Nepita in current charter to Corsica linea

Laos Targets Upper-Middle-Income Status by 2055

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Laos sets a long-term goal to reach upper-middle-income status by 2055, with steady growth targets outlined in its next five-year plan. This photo is used for representational purpose only.

Laos has set a long-term goal to become an upper-middle-income country and move closer to high-income status by 2055, according to a strategic roadmap unveiled at the 12th National Congress of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party (LPRP).

President Thongloun Sisoulith presented the vision at the opening session of the congress on 6 January. The three-day meeting, the Party’s 12th since its first congress in 1955 in Houaphanh Province, sets out national priorities aimed at strengthening economic foundations and navigating both domestic and global challenges.

The roadmap, known as Vision 2055, places strong emphasis on modernisation, including the use of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence in governance and production. 

Planned reforms focus on improving transparency, strengthening accountability in the civil service, and giving greater authority to local administrations, as Laos seeks to build a more self-reliant and competitive economy.

Laos is currently classified by the World Bank as a lower-middle-income country and remains a Least Developed Country (LDC), with the government targeting graduation from LDC status in 2026.

To support the long-term vision, the 2026-2030 National Socio-Economic Development Plan sets out key economic targets. 

Authorities aim for average GDP growth of at least 6 percent per year, with GDP per capita expected to reach USD 3,104 by 2030 and gross national income per capita projected at USD 2,914. 

Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone noted that average GDP growth over the past five years reached 4.24 percent, slightly above the original target, with growth in 2025 estimated at 4.2 percent.

Fiscal stability also features prominently in the plan. The government aims to reduce public debt from about 88 percent of GDP in 2025 to below 70 percent during the next five-year period, while keeping inflation under 5 percent, compared to an average of 7.7 percent in 2025. Budget revenue is projected to reach LAK 554.4 trillion (approximately USD 25.6 billion), or about 20.95 percent of GDP, supported by a broader tax base including land, building, and environmental taxes.

Total investment is expected to reach LAK 636.2 trillion (about USD 29.4 billion), equivalent to at least 24 percent of GDP. The plan prioritises private sector growth and investment in key industries, alongside the development of renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and nuclear power, as Laos works toward its long-term development goals.

[CES 2026 Deep Dive] From Fingertips to the Stars: Lens Technology Debuts Aerospace-Grade UTG, Reshaping the LEO Satellite “Energy Canopy”

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LAS VEGAS, UNITED STATES – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 January 2026 – Amidst a CES 2026 landscape dominated by AI headlines and humanoid robots, a quiet corner of the Lens Technology booth has unexpectedly become a focal point for commercial space analysts.

There are no flashy RGB lighting effects here, only a sheet of glass as thin as a cicada’s wing, being repeatedly rolled and unrolled like a tape measure. This is the public debut of Lens Technology’s aerospace-grade UTG (Ultra-Thin Glass) photovoltaic encapsulation solution. This technology marks the official entry of the manufacturing titan—best known as a giant in the Apple supply chain—transferring its precision manufacturing capabilities from consumer electronics to humanity’s next trillion-dollar market: space infrastructure.

As leading global satellite companies begin the mass deployment of third-generation (V3) satellites, the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) internet race is entering a “second half” defined by heavy payloads, long lifespans, and low costs. Lens Technology’s entry aims to untie the knot that has long plagued the aerospace industry: the trade-off between flexibility and durability.

Farewell to the “Plastic Feel”: The Material Battle in Space

At the Lens Technology booth, engineers demonstrated the core contradiction to the audience: Traditional aerospace solar cell covers are either heavy Cerium-doped Glass (CMG) or expensive Fused Silica, typically ranging from 100μm to 500μm in thickness. They are robust, but too heavy and impossible to bend.

To adapt to the massive power demands of next-generation satellites (such as those supporting direct-to-cell services), solar wing designs are rapidly evolving from rigid panels to Roll-Out Solar Arrays (ROSA-like structures). This shift forced designers to temporarily turn to polymer materials like transparent Polyimide (CPI).

“However, polymers have a fatal weakness in space,” explained a Lens Technology on-site technical lead. “The LEO environment is filled with high-energy Atomic Oxygen (AO) and strong UV radiation. Under long-term exposure, polymer molecular chains break, causing the material to yellow, become brittle, and suffer a drastic drop in light transmission. This efficiency decay was tolerable for early satellites with 5-7 year lifespans, but for the new generation of mega-constellations pursuing higher commercial returns, it is unacceptable.”

Lens Technology’s answer is Aerospace-Grade UTG. As an inorganic material, glass possesses innate “immunity” to Atomic Oxygen and UV aging, ensuring high light transmission throughout the satellite’s lifecycle. More importantly, its dense structure provides an effective barrier against water vapor and micrometeoroids, offering physical protection for delicate ultra-thin HJT or future Perovskite batteries.

The 30-Micron “Moat”: A Perfect Match for Next-Gen Satellites

In the demo area, a piece of glass only 30μm-50μm thick is bent to an astonishing radius of R1.5mm. This level of flexibility drew gasps from the audience.

This is exactly the characteristic most coveted by top global satellite companies today. To reduce the cost per launch, next-generation mega-satellites must be stowed with origami-like efficiency inside the rocket fairing. Lens Technology’s UTG solution allows solar wings to be tightly wound like a tape measure during launch, and instantly recover to a flat state upon orbital deployment.

However, making glass thin is the first step; keeping it from shattering during the violent vibration of a rocket launch is the real challenge.

Analysts point out that Lens Technology’s core competitiveness lies in its proprietary chemical strengthening processes and laser/diamond wire cutting technologies. Glass fractures often originate from micro-cracks invisible to the naked eye. Leveraging processes honed on foldable smartphones, Lens has significantly reduced the density of micro-defects on the glass edges and surfaces. This means that even under immense tension and vibration, this “glass skin” remains tough and resilient.

Dimensional Strike: Reshaping Aerospace Costs with “Consumer-Grade” Capacity

If technical specifications are the ticket to entry, then capacity and cost control are Lens Technology’s ultimate weapons.

“The logic of commercial space has changed; it is now the era of industrial mass production,” commented an industry analyst at the scene. Compared to the small-batch, lab-grade customization model of traditional aerospace glass manufacturers, Lens Technology brings the scale of consumer electronics manufacturing.

Facing the grand ambition of global satellite leaders planning to launch tens of thousands of satellites annually, supply chain elasticity is critical. Lens Technology stated that it has the capability to rapidly expand existing pilot lines or flexibly retrofit mass production lines. This potential for “ten-thousand-satellite scale” delivery and yield control can significantly lower the BOM (Bill of Materials) cost per satellite—addressing the most sensitive pain point for commercial space giants today.

Outlook: The New Cornerstone of Next-Gen Space Energy

At CES, Lens Technology also “spoiled” its future technology roadmap.

As Perovskite/Silicon tandem cells are viewed as the mainstream for future satellite power, UTG will serve not just as a cover, but as an encapsulation substrate. Lens Technology revealed it is developing next-generation composite UTG integrated with Anti-Static (ESD) coatings and Selective Radiation coatings, which will not only protect chips from electrostatic discharge damage but also assist in regulating battery temperature.

Although this business currently accounts for a tiny fraction of Lens Technology’s massive revenue and is in a period of intensive validation with global top-tier photovoltaic component manufacturers (Tier 2) and top commercial space clients (Tier 1), its signal significance cannot be ignored.

From smartphone screens to satellite wings, Lens Technology is proving that in the era of scaled expansion for space infrastructure, ground-based industrial giants possessing extreme craftsmanship and mass manufacturing capabilities will be indispensable “pavers” for the interstellar journey.

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CES 2026: EcoFlow and Homey by LG Announce Partnership to Enable Smarter Whole-Home Energy Management

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Collaboration integrates EcoFlow’s Smart Home Energy Management System with Homey’s Energy Dongle

EcoFlow also unveils the Ecosystem Alliance as part of broader energy strategy

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — EcoFlow, a global leader in smart home energy solutions and eco-friendly energy technologies, enters a new partnership with Homey, part of LG Electronics, at CES, enabling deeper interoperability between EcoFlow’s Smart Home Energy Management System and Homey’s open smart-home platform.

Alongside this collaboration, EcoFlow also introduced today the Ecosystem Alliance — a broader industry initiative with more than 15 leading smart-home and appliance brands, aimed at advancing openness and interoperability across the smart home energy landscape.

Collaboration integrates EcoFlow's Smart Home Energy Management System with Homey’s Energy Dongle
Collaboration integrates EcoFlow’s Smart Home Energy Management System with Homey’s Energy Dongle

Driven by a shared commitment to user experience, intelligent insights and seamless interoperability, this landmark collaboration integrates EcoFlow’s system with the Homey Energy Dongle. It allows households to monitor, automate and coordinate their energy consumption and device operations from a unified interface without requiring any additional third-party hardware or services.

EcoFlow’s Smart Home Energy System is an intelligent platform unifying solar generation, home batteries, household circuits and smart appliances into one cohesive control hub. It enables remote energy management, cross-brand integration and real-time monitoring of household energy flows, enhanced by features such as storm-prep charging alerts, as well as Time-of-Use optimization and customizable energy-saving schedules for energy bill savings.

Homey, part of LG Electronics, is an open smart home platform that lets users control, automate and gain insights across devices from more than a thousand brands. With Homey Flow, users can create powerful automations that connect their entire home, while Homey Energy offers clear insight into household energy usage. Homey provides open APIs across the ecosystem, including the Homey Energy Dongle, which enables real-time energy monitoring and seamless integration with additional energy hardware.

These integrations unlock a range of whole-home scenarios, including:

  • Automation of high-load appliances to run during peak solar generation
  • Prioritization of essential devices during outages
  • Adjustment of home energy usage based on electricity pricing, battery status and solar output

“As smart homes become more interconnected, cross-brand collaboration is essential,” said Stefan Witkamp, CEO of Homey. “The partnership reflects a co-created approach, where two-way integrations allow devices and energy systems to work seamlessly across brands.”

“In a new era of home energy, we envision households becoming part of resilient, shared energy networks where communities can support one another through outages, extreme weather events and rising demand,” said Dr. Bruce Wang Lei, Founder & CEO of EcoFlow. “This represents not just a technological shift, but a societal one toward collective resilience and shared abundance. With the strategic partnership with Homey by LG, we’re building the interoperable foundation needed for that future.”

In line with its broader 2026 ecosystem partner roadmap, EcoFlow’s vision to form the ecosystem alliance builds on recent partnerships, including the BSH Home Connect collaboration announced at IFA 2025, as well as integrations with brands such as Shelly, Go-e, and others. The alliance also follows growing industry recognition for EcoFlow, which was named No. 1 in Smart Home Energy Storage Solutions* by Frost & Sullivan. Designed as a long-term initiative, the Alliance outlines how EcoFlow will expand two-way integrations through shared APIs and standardized interfaces across its partner ecosystem.

The initiative rolls out globally beginning in 2026, with early integrations showcased this week at CES. Attendees can visit EcoFlow at booths 15030 and 14732 (Central Hall) for more details, live demonstrations and an up-close look at its latest products, including DELTA Pro Ultra X, OCEAN Pro Series, STREAM Series and DELTA 3 Series.

About EcoFlow

EcoFlow is a global pioneer in eco-friendly energy solutions, driving the transition toward smarter, cleaner and more independent power. Founded in 2017, EcoFlow is No. 1 in smart home energy storage solutions, empowering millions of users to take control of their energy at home and beyond. With operational headquarters in Seattle, Düsseldorf, Irvine and Tokyo, and a business and data center in Singapore, EcoFlow operates as a global ecosystem spanning research, operations, and manufacturing. Its innovative technologies serve over 5 million users across 140 markets and redefine how the world takes control of its energy.

About Athom, Creators of Homey (Part of LG Electronics)

Founded in 2014 in Enschede, the Netherlands, Athom is the company behind Homey, a global smart home platform for home control, automation, and energy management. Homey Pro, the flagship hub, supports all major smart home technologies. The Homey App Store features more than 1,000 integrations — including over 300 official partnerships and hundreds of community-built apps. Homey products are available across Europe, the US, and other markets. In 2024, Athom was acquired by LG Electronics, strengthening its ability to deliver intelligent, privacy-first smart home experiences worldwide.

GIGABYTE Expands Its AI PC Vision at CES 2026 with Smarter GiMATE and New Ultra-Thin AI Gaming Laptops

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TAIPEI, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GIGABYTE, the world’s leading computer brand, unveils an expanded AI PC vision with a redesigned GiMATE Interface and a new generation of AI gaming laptops at CES 2026. Built for clearer navigation and faster decision-making, the updated GiMATE experience brings real-time system insights and intuitive, voice-driven control into one streamlined hub, advancing GIGABYTE’s commitment to truly adaptive, user-centric AI computing across its laptop lineup.

GIGABYTE Expands Its AI PC Vision at CES 2026 with Smarter GiMATE and New Ultra-Thin AI Gaming Laptops
GIGABYTE Expands Its AI PC Vision at CES 2026 with Smarter GiMATE and New Ultra-Thin AI Gaming Laptops

As GiMATE, GIGABYTE’s exclusive AI agent for seamless hardware and software control, evolves, so does the ecosystem behind it, delivering smarter control for power, productivity, and creativity. The newly introduced AI Power Gear III enhances efficiency and flexibility with direct MUX switching between Discrete Mode and MSHybrid through GiMATE. It also brings smarter power behavior, the Auto Mode disables the GPU on battery to maximize runtime, the Optimus Mode delivers smoother, balanced performance, while the Eco Mode provides extreme power saving on AC power and battery. For creators and builders, GiMATE Creator expands its generative capabilities with the addition of Qwen-Image, supporting both English and Chinese prompts to bring powerful visual AI to users worldwide. Meanwhile, GiMATE Coder lowers the barrier to development by enabling natural-language code generation, correction, and optimization, making coding more accessible for beginners while accelerating iteration for experienced users.

Headlining this vision are three new models built to push performance further while staying remarkably thin. The AORUS MASTER 16 stands as GIGABYTE’s flagship powerhouse, pairing AMD Ryzen™ 9 9955HX3D CPU with up to NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Laptop GPU in an ultra-thin 19mm chassis, 17% thinner than before. Powered by NVIDIA Blackwell, GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs bring game-changing capabilities to gamers and creators. Equipped with a massive level of AI horsepower, the RTX 50 Series enables new experiences and next-level graphics fidelity. Multiply performance with NVIDIA DLSS 4, generate images at unprecedented speed, and unleash creativity with NVIDIA Studio. The AORUS MASTER 16’s WINDFORCE Infinity EX design combines vapor chamber cooling and an asymmetric Frost Fan, marking a breakthrough in thermal design. For creators and on-the-go users, the GIGABYTE AERO X16 is equipped with the AMD Ryzen™ AI 400 series processors for faster responsiveness, high efficiency, and significantly stronger on-device AI acceleration. Completing the lineup, the GIGABYTE GAMING A18 PRO balances a 20mm slim profile with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 5080 Laptop GPU, delivering stable performance tuned for gamers, creators, and new AI beginners.

For more information, please visit the GIGABYTE EVENT | CES 2026, or visit the GIGABYTE Booth (#8519 at LVCC North Hall), or media and VIPs may visit the GIGABYTE Ballroom at Lido 3004/3005/3104, Level 3, The Venetian Convention and Expo Center.

Aurzen Elevates Portable Entertainment with New Innovations at CES 2026

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IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Aurzen is expanding the possibilities of portable entertainment projection with its latest lineup, showcased at CES 2026. Featuring the ZIP Cyber Edition, BOOM series with VibeBass custom-tuned bass technology, and Roku TV built-in smart projectors, the company demonstrates how projection technology can adapt to vehicles, travel, creative workspaces, and outdoor adventures.


Making its U.S. debut, the ZIP Cyber Edition introduces the world’s first tri-fold, truly portable projector with a cyberpunk-inspired design. Folding down to just one inch thick, it balances extreme portability with flexible use. At CES, it was demonstrated in a Tesla Model Y–based in-car cinema, highlighting how EV owners can enjoy entertainment at national parks and campgrounds. Beyond vehicles, ZIP Cyber Edition also supports creative workflows such as tufting and sewing, as well as portable setups for travelers and outdoor users. It features 720p DLP projection, AirLink one-click mirroring without Wi-Fi, and up to 1.5 hours of battery life with USB-C fast charging.

The BOOM series, including BOOM mini and BOOM air, focuses on portable audio-visual immersion with 1080p resolution and built-in Google TV. BOOM mini introduces VibeBass, a custom-tuned bass technology that enhances low-frequency performance for deeper, punchier sound with richer detail, supported by dual 10W Dolby Audio speakers. Despite its compact size, it delivers an immersive, studio-quality audio experience. BOOM air supports USB-C power and 65W PD power banks, making it well suited for on-the-go and outdoor use.

Aurzen has expanded its smart projector ecosystem beyond its previous Google TV integration with its Roku TV built-in smart projectors, the Roku TV EAZZE D1R and Roku TV D1R Cube, now available in the market. Roku TV, America’s #1 TV streaming platform, provides a familiar, intuitive interface for users of all ages. Both models feature 1080p resolution and Dolby Audio, while the D1R Cube adds a sealed optical engine for enhanced durability, ensuring seamless streaming for home, travel, and outdoor scenarios.

All Aurzen projectors are SGS certified under ANSI/ISO 21118, delivering verified true brightness without inflated claims.

Pricing and availability:

During CES, the limited ZIP Cyber Edition is available for pre-order at an early-bird price starting from  $239.99 exclusively Aurzen’s official website, while the BOOM mini, BOOM air, and Roku TV EAZZE D1R and Roku TV D1R Cube are offered on Amazon with up to 50% off. Readers can visit HERE (https://aurzen.com/pages/ces-exclusive-offer) to claim their codes.

For high-resolution images and a Tesla Model Y-based in-car projection video, access the Media Kit.

About Aurzen

Aurzen is a global innovator in smart projection technology. By combining advanced optical engineering with intuitive software and user-focused design, Aurzen delivers products that bring big-screen experiences to any space. The company pioneered the world’s first Tri-Fold Truly Portable Projector, ZIP, and its designs have been recognized with multiple international awards, including the iF Design Award, G-Mark Award, and IDEA Award. All Aurzen products are SGS-certified in accordance with ANSI/ISO 21118 standards, ensuring transparent, accurately measured brightness with no exaggerated claims. 

UGREEN Debuts New Smart Ecosystem at CES 2026, Led by AI NAS

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From intelligent storage to proactive home security and advanced charging, UGREEN unveils a new vision for connected living.

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — UGREEN, a leading global consumer electronics brand, has unveiled its “Activate Smarter Living” vision at CES 2026, and introduced its most ambitious connected-living portfolio to date. Highlights include the NASync iDX Series, next-generation NAS hardware that pairs top-tier performance with powerful on-device AI, bringing private local intelligence into the home. Expanding into smart home security, UGREEN also announced the SynCare Series, the brand’s first smart home security ecosystem designed to deliver intelligent, proactive protection for every home, as well as the Nexode Pro 300W Desktop Charger, which provides outstanding charging performance, 8 ports, and a range of smart features.

Activate Smarter Living
Activate Smarter Living

CES attendees can explore UGREEN’s smarter-home ecosystem at Booth #30025 in the LVCC South Hall, where the brand’s full lineup is on display.

NASync iDX6011 & iDX6011 Pro: Ultimate Private Cloud Powered by Secure Local AI

UGREEN is expanding its award-winning NASync portfolio with the iDX6011 and iDX6011 Pro, two next-gen network-attached storage models that dramatically boost performance while bringing secure local AI to homes, studios, and small businesses. Powered by Intel® Core™ Ultra processors and featuring up to 64GB LPDDR5x memory, dual 10GbE networking, dual Thunderbolt™ 4 ports, and scalable storage up to 196TB, these new models deliver lightning-fast data transfers and processing, intelligent file management, and enterprise-grade security, all without relying on any cloud services.

Infused with a new generation of on-device intelligence, the NASync iDX Series uses fully local AI to help users search and interact with their files naturally, instantly finding moments, faces, objects, documents, and memories. The AI can also auto-organize photo libraries, enable offline AI chats, and transcribe or summarize voice notes in seconds. Key capabilities include:

  • Universal Search: Search for files the way you think, not the way computers do. Users can describe concepts, scenes, ideas, or partial memories, and the system instantly retrieves relevant documents, photos, app content, etc.
  • Uliya AI Chat: A built-in large language model enables users to ask natural questions about stored files, summarize documents, generate notes, and interact with a private knowledge base entirely offline.
  • AI Album: Identifies faces, animals, objects, scenes, and text, then automatically categorizes and retrieves the right images on command. Simply type “dad riding a bike” and the relevant images appear instantly.
  • Voice Memos: Audio recordings can be uploaded and transcribed, translated, and summarized on-device. Ideal for meetings, interviews, classrooms, or family records.
  • AI File Organization: Documents, photos, and downloads are automatically sorted by type, date, and name the moment you upload them, keeping everything neat, clear, and instantly searchable.

UGREEN SynCare Series: Intelligent Home Security for Real Life

SynCare marks UGREEN’s entry into home security with an all-in-one system that unites AI-enhanced indoor and outdoor cameras, a video doorbell, and a central control display into a single, intelligent network. At its core, AI empowers the system to understand context and anticipate needs, while robust IoT connectivity serves as its backbone. Moving far beyond passive recording, SynCare actively interprets events and responds, transforming home monitoring into an attentive, integrated guardian.

The ecosystem spans a full range of advanced cameras and interfaces. At the heart of the lineup are the SynCare Indoor Cam ID500 Pro (4K) and the ID500 Plus (2K), both featuring smooth pan-tilt tracking and multimodal AI to recognize people, pets, and key events precisely. For the outside world, the SynCare Outdoor Cam OD600 Pro brings weather-rated durability, a hybrid bullet/PTZ design, optical zoom, and uninterrupted 24/7 recording for comprehensive perimeter awareness. Finally, the SynCare Video Doorbell DB600 Pro delivers head-to-toe 4K+2K video, intelligent detection, and seamless local-storage connectivity.

All these devices connect through the SynCare Smart Display D500, a central home hub with dual-band Wi-Fi, app-based control, and real-time event reporting bringing the entire security experience together in one intuitive interface. This advanced surveillance system combines UltraColor Night Vision and AI multimodal recognition for near-daylight clarity and accurate detection, features cross-camera awareness and smart risk-based alerts, and ensures full privacy with encrypted local storage via UGREEN NASync, eliminating cloud fees and potential data leaks.

Nexode Pro 300W Desktop Charger: Smarter Power for Every Device

Completing UGREEN’s CES lineup is the Nexode Pro 300W GaN Desktop Charger, an eight-port desktop charging station designed for multi-device households and workspaces. It intelligently distributes power across connected laptops, tablets, and phones, ensuring each receives optimal speed and protection. Key features include three 140W PD 3.1 ports for fast laptop charging, a dedicated 240W DC port for gaming laptops and workstations, and a 3-inch TFT display that shows real-time charging status. Users can also select from five smart charging modes, monitor and control settings via the UGREEN App, and rely on Thermal Guard technology for safe high-powered charging.

Price and Availability

Pre-orders are open on nas.ugreen.com today. Customers can save up to $1,040 by reserving with a $30 deposit. The Kickstarter campaign will launch in March.

  • iDX6011 Pro (64GB RAM): $1,559 (MSRP $2,599)
  • iDX6011 (64GB RAM): $1,199 (MSRP $1,999)
  • iDX6011 (32GB RAM): $999 (MSRP $1,699)

The SynCare Series will be available in the latter half of 2026, and the Nexode Pro Series will be available around Q2 2026 on www.ugreen.com. 

About UGREEN

Since 2012, UGREEN has been dedicated to creating innovative electronic devices and accessories that are both technologically advanced and affordable for consumers. Its user-focused approach lies at the core of the brand, which has earned the trust of over 200 million users globally. Lately, the brand has expanded into innovative new fields, including AI-powered NAS solutions, further enhancing its commitment to meet evolving consumer needs.

For more information, please contact:

Gabrielle Wang (NA market): gabrielle.wang@ugreen.us
Polina Zhang (EU market): polina.zhang@ugreen.com
Other: pr@ugreen.com

More product pictures: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-9QFBSDGEvnUFEzB0JYI6obC3DIE7f_a

Supermicro Brings Enterprise-Class AI Performance to the Client, Edge, and Consumer Markets

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Expands edge portfolios with NVIDIA, Intel, and AMD-powered platforms

SAN JOSE, Calif. and LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), a Total IT Solution Provider for AI/ML, HPC, Cloud, Storage, and 5G/Edge, will showcase its latest high-performance Super AI Station in Las Vegas, Nevada. Designed for AI developers, start-ups, and higher education and research professionals, Supermicro’s new portfolio of products brings the latest innovation and performance to the desktop, edge, and consumer markets.

New Workstation and AI PC Systems
New Workstation and AI PC Systems

“The consumer technology landscape is evolving faster than ever, driven by breakthroughs in consumer-focused AI applications,” said Charles Liang, president and CEO of Supermicro. “Supermicro introduces the latest innovations that deliver unprecedented performance and energy efficiency, empowering the next generation of users including creators and developers.”

For more information, please visit https://www.supermicro.com/en/products/superworkstation

Supermicro will highlight next-generation systems featuring the latest technologies from NVIDIA, Intel, and AMD.

Featured Systems

  • Super AI Station (ARS-511GD-NB-LCC) – By bringing the high-end server grade NVIDIA GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra Desktop superchip into a deskside form factor, this platform is the first of its kind, unleashing unparalleled performance, and resulting in more than 5x AI PFLOPS of computing power, compared to traditional PCIe based GPU workstations. This new Super AI Station is a complete solution for AI models, fine-tuning, inferencing, applications and algorithms prototyping and development, that can be deployed on-prem for unmatched latency and full data security, supporting massive models locally with 775GB of coherent memory. This self-contained liquid-cooled platform is ideal for higher education, startups, deep-tech and research labs who may not have access to traditional server infrastructure for AI development purposes and are unable to leverage cluster-scale or cloud AI services due to availability, cost, privacy, and latency concerns.
  • Supermicro SYS-542T-2R – Powered by Intel Xeon 6 SoC processors, this new workstation can deliver agentic AI performance with support for a wide range of GPUs and massive memory capacity. Built-in Media Transcoding Acceleration for CDNs and 2x 100GbE QSFP28 provide a platform that can be used for a variety of use cases including Software-Defined Broadcast, Video-On-Demand, CDN, Live Streaming and VDI services.
  • Supermicro AI PC (AS -C521D-11302U) The new client system features the latest AMD CPUs; designed for the slim PC market. The system comes in a sleek case with a minimalist focused design, optimized for AI applications in both office and for personal use. The new AI PC will showcase along with an extended portfolio of GPU-ready workstations including Supermicro’s AS –531AW-TC, driving AI-powered productivity, collaboration, and security for modern business workflows.
  • Supermicro Edge AI Systems Supermicro will feature three new edge AI systems based on the AMD EPYCTM 4005 processors, in a short 1U (AS -1116R-FN4), mini-1U compact (AS -E300-14GR) and slim tower (AS -522R-LN4) form factors; up to 16 cores delivering high performance-per-watt Edge computing. Supporting IPMI 2.0 out-of-band management, these three compact solutions are ideal for virtualized workloads at the edge across retail, Industry 4.0 and enterprise deployments.
  • Supermicro’s Fanless Compact Edge System SYS-E103-14P-H, features the new Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processor featuring built-in GPU with up to 12-Xe cores & NPU5, enabling a performance of up to 180 platform TOPS making it an ideal solution for robotics & AI at the edge deployments.

About Super Micro Computer, Inc.

Supermicro (NASDAQ: SMCI) is a global leader in Application-Optimized Total IT Solutions. Founded and operating in San Jose, California, Supermicro is committed to delivering first to market innovation for Enterprise, Cloud, AI, and 5G Telco/Edge IT Infrastructure. We are a Total IT Solutions provider with server, AI, storage, IoT, switch systems, software, and support services. Supermicro’s motherboard, power, and chassis design expertise further enables our development and production, enabling next generation innovation from cloud to edge for our global customers. Our products are designed and manufactured in-house (in the US, Asia, and the Netherlands), leveraging global operations for scale and efficiency and optimized to improve TCO and reduce environmental impact (Green Computing). The award-winning portfolio of Server Building Block Solutions® allows customers to optimize for their exact workload and application by selecting from a broad family of systems built from our flexible and reusable building blocks that support a comprehensive set of form factors, processors, memory, GPUs, storage, networking, power, and cooling solutions (air-conditioned, free air cooling or liquid cooling).

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