SINGAPORE, Dec. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — iQIYI has announced a coordinated, slate-based release of genre-diverse C-Drama content for the Korean market, spanning suspense, urban and historical dramas — expanding beyond a distribution pattern previously led by costume romance. The slate will be made available across four major Korean platforms, including DramaCube and Cinef, with more than 20 premium titles scheduled for phased release. Twelve titles already have confirmed programming slots and are set to reach Korean audiences in the near term.

In suspense, iQIYI Suspense Theater will introduce four titles — “TELL NO ONE”, “Justifiable defense”, “Breaking the Shadows”, and “Let Wind Goes By” — featuring distinctive storytelling that builds intricate puzzles of human nature and fate, offering Korean viewers multiple facets of premium C-Drama suspense.

In the urban genre, “The Storm of Roses” and “City of the City” spotlight office politics, workplace power plays, and career progression amid rapid urban growth, while “Born to Run” and “For The Young Ones” explore life choices and the spirit of the rule of law.

In modern-era historical drama, “In the Name of the Brother”, “Lost Identity”, and “A Lonely Hero’s Journey” draw on weighty historical backdrops to portray national sentiment and individual destiny within specific eras.

From a single-genre distribution pattern to a more complete “suspense + urban +  historical drama” lineup, iQIYI aims to showcase the genre richness of C-Drama to Korean audiences and help build a broader pathway for premium Chinese-language storytelling to reach wider audiences.

LG CLOiD Redefines Home Living by Making Daily Chores Effortless, Giving Customers More Time for What Matters Most

SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — LG Electronics (LG) will be showcasing its new home robot, LG CLOiD, for the first time at CES 2026, held in Las Vegas from January 6-9. Representing LG’s continued progress in home robotics, LG CLOiD is designed to perform a wide range of indoor household tasks, enhancing everyday convenience and improving quality of life by making home management more efficient and intuitive.

Positioned as a home assistant, LG CLOiD embodies LG’s vision of the “Zero Labor Home, Makes Quality Time” – a future where technology meaningfully reduces the burden of daily chores, allowing customers to focus more on the people and moments that matter most. The robot marks a significant milestone toward the company’s long-term goal of freeing customers from the time-consuming demands of housework.

Featuring a suitable form factor optimized for today’s living environments, LG CLOiD is built to perform a wide variety of tasks within the home. Its two articulated arms are powered by motors delivering seven degrees of freedom each, providing versatile motion similar to natural movements. Five individually actuated fingers on each hand provide advanced dexterity, allowing CLOiD to perform delicate and precise tasks that require fine motor control.

At the core of LG CLOiD is a chipset integrated into the head, functioning as the robot’s “brain.” This is complemented by a display, speaker, camera and an array of sensors that enable expressive communication, natural voice interaction and intelligent navigation. Powered by LG’s Affectionate Intelligence technology, CLOiD is designed to sense its surroundings, interact in a natural and user-friendly way and refine its responses over time through repeated interactions – aiming to provide more personalized support for everyday tasks.

LG views robotics as a key future growth engine and is accelerating innovation in this strategically important sector. As part of this effort, the company has established HS Robotics Lab within its Home Appliance Solution Company to secure differentiated technologies and further strengthen its core robotics capabilities and product competitiveness. In parallel, LG is actively pursuing joint research initiatives and strategic partnerships with leading robotics companies in Korea and around the globe.

Visitors to CES 2026 can experience LG CLOiD and a variety of real-life “Zero Labor Home” scenarios at LG’s booth (#15004, Las Vegas Convention Center).

About LG Electronics Home Appliance Solution Company 

The LG Home Appliance Solution Company (HS) is a global leader in home appliances and AI home solutions. By leveraging industry-leading core technologies, the HS Company is committed to enhancing consumers’ quality of life and promoting sustainability. The company develops thoughtfully designed kitchen and living appliance solutions and has recently integrated LG’s Robot Business Division to incorporate advanced robot technologies into its home solutions. Together, these products offer enhanced convenience, exceptional performance, efficient operation and sustainable lifestyle solutions. For more news on LG, visit www.LGnewsroom.com.

OSAKA, Japan, Dec. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Takara Standard Inc. (Headquarters: Joto-ku, Osaka; President and CEO: Dai Komori), a manufacturer of residential equipment centered on system kitchens and baths, has launched its “Space Project.” This initiative aims to leverage the enamel technology refined over more than 110 years to enter the space-related business.

The company established a new “Business Development Division” in January 2025. It aims to create new businesses beyond its residential equipment operations by leveraging its unique technological assets. One candidate is the space-related business. The global space industry market is expanding rapidly. In Japan, the Cabinet Office’s “Basic Space Plan” sets a goal to double the market size from ¥4 trillion in 2020 to ¥8 trillion by the early 2030s. While Japan’s space industry has historically developed under government leadership, it is now transitioning from public to private sector involvement. Private companies’ technological development and business expansion are being supported, making this a market expected to grow significantly in the future. Leveraging our enamel technology cultivated over more than 100 years since our founding, we aim to enter space-related businesses.

Our enamel, highly regarded in the field of residential equipment, excels in durability, corrosion resistance, and cleanability, maintaining its performance even under harsh conditions. Indeed, results from “thermal vacuum testing” simulating the vacuum and extreme temperatures of space, and “vibration testing” evaluating damage, durability, and reliability from rocket launch vibrations, indicate our enamel is highly likely to be usable in space environments without issues. Furthermore, it is known that “regolith” (lunar sand), which can be locally sourced on the moon, is primarily composed of glassy micro-particles. This suggests it could potentially serve as an alternative material for glass frit (the enamel used in enamelware). By applying these findings, we aim to realize comfortable living environments in space. This includes utilizing enamel’s heat resistance and durability for lunar base construction materials, and leveraging its hygienic properties and ease of cleaning for interior finishes and plumbing in lunar habitats and space modules.

Moving forward, we will pursue new possibilities for enamel while considering collaboration with domestic and international research institutions and related companies. To further advance this effort, we have launched the “Space Project” led by the Business Development Division and the Research and Development Division. This project plans to conduct additional environmental tests, including radiation testing, to confirm that current enamel possesses the performance required for application in the space environment. We will also explore new raw materials and manufacturing methods, such as producing enamel using regolith (lunar sand) and utilizing solar heat in space—instead of the high-temperature kilns typically used for enamel firing—to simulate space conditions. Aiming for commercialization starting in fiscal year 2035, we will develop enamel applications for space by 2030. We then target space implementation and further value enhancement for enamel beyond 2030, when the space market is expected to mature.

Takara Standard will continue to respond to the needs of the times and contribute to building a sustainable future society.

• Takara standard’s HORO material:

“HORO” is a material that combines the strength of iron with the beauty of glass. Takara standard developed this proprietary HORO material, which overcomes the breakage of glass, over many years. Takara standard’s “High-Quality HORO” showcases the robustness of iron, providing resilience against impacts, while the glass layer acts as a barrier against dirt and moisture. The durability of the enamel surface makes it distinctly different from ordinary enamel pots or other materials.

Until recently, HORO’s surface had a glossy look, however, new products combine enamel with a matt finish. This means Takara can provide a variety of surface design products.

• 10 points that demonstrate the strength of Takara standard’s HORO:

1. Can quickly wipe up water, easy to clean

2. Resistant to moisture and mold

3. Conveniently magnetic and can be used as a family message board

4. Very shock and crack resistant

5. Thanks to the ink jet printing tech, it is available in a wide range of colors and designs

6. The material allows permanent maker pen to be wiped off with water, meaning family can leave temporary messages

7. Scratch resistant

8. Heat resistant, giving peace of mind

9. Environmentally friendly (easily recyclable material; no adhesive used in assembly)

10. Odor resistant

＜About Takara Standard＞

Founded in 1912. With the brand message “Because water spaces matter,” we manufacture and sell residential equipment centered on system kitchens and baths, leveraging our unique “high-grade enamel” technology. As a leading company in enamel technology meeting increasingly sophisticated, diverse, and complex customer needs, and as a top manufacturer of residential equipment, we pursue new possibilities for enamel to support the next generation and aim to create comfortable living.

OSAKA, Japan, Dec. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Takara Standard Inc. (Headquarters: Joto-ku, Osaka; President and CEO: Dai Komori), a manufacturer of residential equipment centered on system kitchens and baths, has launched its “Space Project.” This initiative aims to leverage the enamel technology refined over more than 110 years to enter the space-related business.

The company established a new “Business Development Division” in January 2025. It aims to create new businesses beyond its residential equipment operations by leveraging its unique technological assets. One candidate is the space-related business. The global space industry market is expanding rapidly. In Japan, the Cabinet Office’s “Basic Space Plan” sets a goal to double the market size from ¥4 trillion in 2020 to ¥8 trillion by the early 2030s. While Japan’s space industry has historically developed under government leadership, it is now transitioning from public to private sector involvement. Private companies’ technological development and business expansion are being supported, making this a market expected to grow significantly in the future. Leveraging our enamel technology cultivated over more than 100 years since our founding, we aim to enter space-related businesses.

Our enamel, highly regarded in the field of residential equipment, excels in durability, corrosion resistance, and cleanability, maintaining its performance even under harsh conditions. Indeed, results from “thermal vacuum testing” simulating the vacuum and extreme temperatures of space, and “vibration testing” evaluating damage, durability, and reliability from rocket launch vibrations, indicate our enamel is highly likely to be usable in space environments without issues. Furthermore, it is known that “regolith” (lunar sand), which can be locally sourced on the moon, is primarily composed of glassy micro-particles. This suggests it could potentially serve as an alternative material for glass frit (the enamel used in enamelware). By applying these findings, we aim to realize comfortable living environments in space. This includes utilizing enamel’s heat resistance and durability for lunar base construction materials, and leveraging its hygienic properties and ease of cleaning for interior finishes and plumbing in lunar habitats and space modules.

Moving forward, we will pursue new possibilities for enamel while considering collaboration with domestic and international research institutions and related companies. To further advance this effort, we have launched the “Space Project” led by the Business Development Division and the Research and Development Division. This project plans to conduct additional environmental tests, including radiation testing, to confirm that current enamel possesses the performance required for application in the space environment. We will also explore new raw materials and manufacturing methods, such as producing enamel using regolith (lunar sand) and utilizing solar heat in space—instead of the high-temperature kilns typically used for enamel firing—to simulate space conditions. Aiming for commercialization starting in fiscal year 2035, we will develop enamel applications for space by 2030. We then target space implementation and further value enhancement for enamel beyond 2030, when the space market is expected to mature.

Takara Standard will continue to respond to the needs of the times and contribute to building a sustainable future society.

• Takara standard’s HORO material:

“HORO” is a material that combines the strength of iron with the beauty of glass. Takara standard developed this proprietary HORO material, which overcomes the breakage of glass, over many years. Takara standard’s “High-Quality HORO” showcases the robustness of iron, providing resilience against impacts, while the glass layer acts as a barrier against dirt and moisture. The durability of the enamel surface makes it distinctly different from ordinary enamel pots or other materials.

Until recently, HORO’s surface had a glossy look, however, new products combine enamel with a matt finish. This means Takara can provide a variety of surface design products.

• 10 points that demonstrate the strength of Takara standard’s HORO:

1. Can quickly wipe up water, easy to clean

2. Resistant to moisture and mold

3. Conveniently magnetic and can be used as a family message board

4. Very shock and crack resistant

5. Thanks to the ink jet printing tech, it is available in a wide range of colors and designs

6. The material allows permanent maker pen to be wiped off with water, meaning family can leave temporary messages

7. Scratch resistant

8. Heat resistant, giving peace of mind

9. Environmentally friendly (easily recyclable material; no adhesive used in assembly)

10. Odor resistant

＜About Takara Standard＞

Founded in 1912. With the brand message “Because water spaces matter,” we manufacture and sell residential equipment centered on system kitchens and baths, leveraging our unique “high-grade enamel” technology. As a leading company in enamel technology meeting increasingly sophisticated, diverse, and complex customer needs, and as a top manufacturer of residential equipment, we pursue new possibilities for enamel to support the next generation and aim to create comfortable living.

VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MiniTool Software Limited has unveiled a new screen recording software: MiniTool Screen Recorder. This new application allows you to capture your screen and webcam, as well as add annotations.

Key Features of MiniTool Screen Recorder 1.0

• Support recording screen, webcam, system audio, and microphone audio.
• Support recording full screen or selected region.
• Support adding annotations in real-time.
• Support adjusting webcam position, shape, and size.
• Support recording at up to 4K resolution.
• Support recording videos at 15 fps, 20 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 50 fps.
• Support recording videos at standard quality, high quality, or original quality.
• Support presetting recording duration.
• Support customizing recording hotkeys.
• Support for light and dark themes.

Screen, Webcam, System, and Microphone Audio Recording

MiniTool Screen Recorder supports recording your computer screen. You can choose whether to record system audio or microphone audio. Furthermore, this screen recorder supports webcam recording. Both the computer’s built-in webcam and external webcams can be recognized and selected. This is ideal for recording gameplays and tutorial videos.

Full-Screen or Selected Region Capture

MiniTool Screen Recorder allows you to record the entire screen or a specific area to meet different needs. When demonstrating interactions between multiple applications, full-screen recording shows the complete workflow. To highlight a specific part or function, recording the specific area helps viewers focus attention.

Real-Time Annotation

For clearer explanations while recording, MiniTool Screen Recorder 1.0 provides a practical set of annotation tools, allowing you to showcase content by highlighting text, drawing patterns, and adding arrows, rectangles, ellipses, serial numbers, and text. Additionally, this annotation tool supports adding a whiteboard for real-time sketching and note-taking while recording.

Webcam Position, Shape, and Size Adjustment

Through Settings, you can switch the webcam display shape to be either rectangular or circular. You can also set its position to the top left, top right, bottom left, or bottom right corner of the screen recording area. Furthermore, you can adjust the size of the webcam display area.

4K Resolution Recording

MiniTool Screen Recorder supports high-definition screen recordings of up to 4K resolution, making your video look super clear. It’s ideal for presentations requiring extreme detail, such as recording gameplay and video editing.

Multiple Frame Rate and Video Quality Options

MiniTool Screen Recorder provides a flexible range of recording frame rates, including 15 fps, 20 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, and 50 fps. So, you can match the motion smoothness according to your needs. You can also record at high quality, original quality, or standard quality to balance video quality and size.

Preset Recording Duration

With MiniTool Screen Recorder 1.0, you can preset the recording duration in the software settings. This desktop application has no recording time limit. Setting the recording duration in advance can help you meet the video upload duration limits of some social media platforms. For events with fixed durations, such as online meetings, you can set the recording duration in advance. The recording will then stop automatically when it reaches the duration.

Custom Hotkeys

MiniTool Screen Recorder 1.0 comes with default keyboard shortcuts for starting/stopping recording, pausing/resuming recording, selecting the recording area, and recording in full screen. You can modify these shortcuts in the settings to match your preference and improve your work efficiency.

Light & Dark Theme

MiniTool Screen Recorder supports both light and dark themes to suit your preferences and needs. You can switch to dark mode to reduce eye strain in dark environments, or switch to light mode for sharp, clear contrast under bright lighting.

About MiniTool^® Software Ltd.

MiniTool^® Software Ltd. is a software development company that provides customers with complete business software solutions for screen recording, audio and video format conversion, audio to text conversion, video compressing, video editing, data recovery, partition management, and data backup.

VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MiniTool Software Limited has unveiled a new screen recording software: MiniTool Screen Recorder. This new application allows you to capture your screen and webcam, as well as add annotations.

Key Features of MiniTool Screen Recorder 1.0

• Support recording screen, webcam, system audio, and microphone audio.
• Support recording full screen or selected region.
• Support adding annotations in real-time.
• Support adjusting webcam position, shape, and size.
• Support recording at up to 4K resolution.
• Support recording videos at 15 fps, 20 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 50 fps.
• Support recording videos at standard quality, high quality, or original quality.
• Support presetting recording duration.
• Support customizing recording hotkeys.
• Support for light and dark themes.

Screen, Webcam, System, and Microphone Audio Recording

MiniTool Screen Recorder supports recording your computer screen. You can choose whether to record system audio or microphone audio. Furthermore, this screen recorder supports webcam recording. Both the computer’s built-in webcam and external webcams can be recognized and selected. This is ideal for recording gameplays and tutorial videos.

Full-Screen or Selected Region Capture

MiniTool Screen Recorder allows you to record the entire screen or a specific area to meet different needs. When demonstrating interactions between multiple applications, full-screen recording shows the complete workflow. To highlight a specific part or function, recording the specific area helps viewers focus attention.

Real-Time Annotation

For clearer explanations while recording, MiniTool Screen Recorder 1.0 provides a practical set of annotation tools, allowing you to showcase content by highlighting text, drawing patterns, and adding arrows, rectangles, ellipses, serial numbers, and text. Additionally, this annotation tool supports adding a whiteboard for real-time sketching and note-taking while recording.

Webcam Position, Shape, and Size Adjustment

Through Settings, you can switch the webcam display shape to be either rectangular or circular. You can also set its position to the top left, top right, bottom left, or bottom right corner of the screen recording area. Furthermore, you can adjust the size of the webcam display area.

4K Resolution Recording

MiniTool Screen Recorder supports high-definition screen recordings of up to 4K resolution, making your video look super clear. It’s ideal for presentations requiring extreme detail, such as recording gameplay and video editing.

Multiple Frame Rate and Video Quality Options

MiniTool Screen Recorder provides a flexible range of recording frame rates, including 15 fps, 20 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, and 50 fps. So, you can match the motion smoothness according to your needs. You can also record at high quality, original quality, or standard quality to balance video quality and size.

Preset Recording Duration

With MiniTool Screen Recorder 1.0, you can preset the recording duration in the software settings. This desktop application has no recording time limit. Setting the recording duration in advance can help you meet the video upload duration limits of some social media platforms. For events with fixed durations, such as online meetings, you can set the recording duration in advance. The recording will then stop automatically when it reaches the duration.

Custom Hotkeys

MiniTool Screen Recorder 1.0 comes with default keyboard shortcuts for starting/stopping recording, pausing/resuming recording, selecting the recording area, and recording in full screen. You can modify these shortcuts in the settings to match your preference and improve your work efficiency.

Light & Dark Theme

MiniTool Screen Recorder supports both light and dark themes to suit your preferences and needs. You can switch to dark mode to reduce eye strain in dark environments, or switch to light mode for sharp, clear contrast under bright lighting.

About MiniTool^® Software Ltd.

MiniTool^® Software Ltd. is a software development company that provides customers with complete business software solutions for screen recording, audio and video format conversion, audio to text conversion, video compressing, video editing, data recovery, partition management, and data backup.

SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AKEEYO is elevating vehicle intelligence at CES 2026 with two revolutionary camera systems. The AKY-NV-X2 11-inch mirror dash cam serves automobile drivers, while the AKY-730 Pro action camera provides professional-grade protection for motorcyclists and cyclists.

Introducing the AKY-NV-X2: The Ultimate All-in-One Driving Solution

The AKY-NV-X2 combines advanced features into a sleek, user-friendly design:

Display & Image Quality:

• 11-inch IPS touchscreen with crisp 1080P resolution
• Sony STARVIS image sensor with an F1.0 aperture for excellent low-light performance.
• Dual 2K cameras with optional 1080p third-channel recording.
• Night vision for both front and rear cameras ensuring clarity in any lighting condition

Smart Connectivity:

• External GPS for accurate location and route tracking
• Dual-band WiFi hotspot (2.4G & 5G) support
• Bluetooth 5.0 with hands-free calling capability
• Seamless smartphone integration for remote monitoring

Advanced Safety Features:

• Super AI Blind Spot Detection (BSD) for enhanced driver awareness
• Voice control for hands-free operation
• Emergency recording capability
• GPS tracking for route logging and location verification
• Full-time parking surveillance

AKY-730 Pro: Purpose-Built for Riders

Designed for motorcyclists and cyclists, the AKY-730 Pro delivers rugged reliability:

Key Features:

• 4K 30fps / 2K 60fps high-resolution recording for exceptional video quality
• EIS (Gyro) electronic image stabilization for shake-free footage
• 1.14-inch IPS display for at-a-glance monitoring
• IP66 waterproof rating for all-weather reliability
• Wind noise reduction technology for clear audio capture
• Built-in GPS for accurate location and speed tracking
• Powerful 3500mAh built-in battery with waterproof USB charging

AKEEYO will also showcase the 710 series action cameras (710Lite, 710Pro, 710S), the EYES dual-lens ADAS system, and the AKY-P1 dash cam.

Visit AKEEYO at CES 2026

Booth Location: Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) – West Hall, Booth #6478 January 6-9, 2026

“CES is an ideal venue to showcase what we’ve built for drivers and riders,” said the AKEEYO team. “We welcome attendees to visit our booth for hands-on demos and to see how our products support safer, smarter journeys.”

About AKEEYO

AKEEYO develops automotive and motorcycle electronics, including dash cameras and navigation solutions. The company focuses on practical technology and user-friendly design to support safer, more connected driving and riding experiences worldwide.

For more information, visit akeeyo.com or stop by Booth 6478 at LVCC-West Hall.

Dealer Application Form

Media Contact
press@akeeyo.com 

SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AKEEYO is elevating vehicle intelligence at CES 2026 with two revolutionary camera systems. The AKY-NV-X2 11-inch mirror dash cam serves automobile drivers, while the AKY-730 Pro action camera provides professional-grade protection for motorcyclists and cyclists.

Introducing the AKY-NV-X2: The Ultimate All-in-One Driving Solution

The AKY-NV-X2 combines advanced features into a sleek, user-friendly design:

Display & Image Quality:

• 11-inch IPS touchscreen with crisp 1080P resolution
• Sony STARVIS image sensor with an F1.0 aperture for excellent low-light performance.
• Dual 2K cameras with optional 1080p third-channel recording.
• Night vision for both front and rear cameras ensuring clarity in any lighting condition

Smart Connectivity:

• External GPS for accurate location and route tracking
• Dual-band WiFi hotspot (2.4G & 5G) support
• Bluetooth 5.0 with hands-free calling capability
• Seamless smartphone integration for remote monitoring

Advanced Safety Features:

• Super AI Blind Spot Detection (BSD) for enhanced driver awareness
• Voice control for hands-free operation
• Emergency recording capability
• GPS tracking for route logging and location verification
• Full-time parking surveillance

AKY-730 Pro: Purpose-Built for Riders

Designed for motorcyclists and cyclists, the AKY-730 Pro delivers rugged reliability:

Key Features:

• 4K 30fps / 2K 60fps high-resolution recording for exceptional video quality
• EIS (Gyro) electronic image stabilization for shake-free footage
• 1.14-inch IPS display for at-a-glance monitoring
• IP66 waterproof rating for all-weather reliability
• Wind noise reduction technology for clear audio capture
• Built-in GPS for accurate location and speed tracking
• Powerful 3500mAh built-in battery with waterproof USB charging

AKEEYO will also showcase the 710 series action cameras (710Lite, 710Pro, 710S), the EYES dual-lens ADAS system, and the AKY-P1 dash cam.

Visit AKEEYO at CES 2026

Booth Location: Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) – West Hall, Booth #6478 January 6-9, 2026

“CES is an ideal venue to showcase what we’ve built for drivers and riders,” said the AKEEYO team. “We welcome attendees to visit our booth for hands-on demos and to see how our products support safer, smarter journeys.”

About AKEEYO

AKEEYO develops automotive and motorcycle electronics, including dash cameras and navigation solutions. The company focuses on practical technology and user-friendly design to support safer, more connected driving and riding experiences worldwide.

For more information, visit akeeyo.com or stop by Booth 6478 at LVCC-West Hall.

Dealer Application Form

Media Contact
press@akeeyo.com