XIAMEN, China, Dec. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As Long-duration Energy Storage (LDES) becomes central to overcoming renewable intermittency and enabling all-weather green power, the third HiTHIUM Eco-Day was successfully concluded under the theme of “The Awakening of Energy • The New World” on December 12. The event brought together global LDES experts, AIDC (AI Data Center) industry leaders, and partners from across the energy ecosystem. The event also marked the global launch of three major innovations: the ∞Power⁸ 6.9MW/55.2MWh 8-hour-native solution, the ∞Cell 1300Ah, dedicated 8h LDES Cell, and the ∞Power Solutions for AI Data Center, a full-duration collaborative lithium–sodium energy storage solution.

LDES Becomes as a Strategic Enabler for All-Weather Green Power

During the opening remarks, Co-founder and CEO of HiTHIUM, Jason Wang noted the core path to shift green power from “weather-dependent” to “stable and easy to use” is energy storage, especially LDES. To advance this vision, HiTHIUM officially launched the “All-Weather Green Power • 135 Lighthouse Plan.” Centered on LDES and guided by the mission of co-creating a new world of always-available green energy, the five-year initiative focuses on three action pillars—green intelligent computing, comprehensive storage deployment, and green power hubs—aiming to extend the “lighthouse light” of LDES across industries and let green energy benefit all.

Industry experts from around the world joined the discussion. Senior Analyst Alex Cipolla from Wood Mackenzie shared insights on global LDES trends, applications, and technology pathways. Zhihua Liu, Solutions Director for South China region of Eaton Power Shanghai, also shared the company’s innovations in high-voltage DC and intelligent power distribution.

Three Groundbreaking Technologies Point to the Future of LDES and AI Infrastructure

As the highlight of the Eco-Day, HiTHIUM unveiled three groundbreaking technologies:

∞Power⁸ 6.9MW/55.2MWh, the world’s first 8-hour-native LDES solution, engineered for all-weather renewable smoothing, multi-hour shifting, and stable green power delivery.

∞Cell 1300Ah Dedicated 8-Hour Cell, a next-generation high-capacity cell enabling deep 8-hour cycling, 20+ years of service life, superior safety, and significantly lower LCOE.

∞Power Solutions for AI Data Center, the industry’s first lithium–sodium full-duration solution combining long-duration lithium storage with high-rate sodium-ion for millisecond-level response, built to meet AIDC’s dual needs for long-term stability and instantaneous power support.

AIDC in Focus: Decoding Energy Pathways and Launching the Joint Industry Bluebook

At the AIDC roundtable hosted by Board Member and Vice President of HiTHIUM, Dr. Nazar Yi, experts from telecom operators, data center companies, and industry associations, discussions were made on whether LDES is the “missing piece” in enabling zero-carbon AIDCs. Guests noted that AIDCs face increasing tension between soaring computing demand and constrained energy supply, and that lithium-based LDES is a key pathway to improving stability, lowering costs, and enabling scalable development.

The event also featured the joint release of the 2025 China AIDC Energy Storage Bluebook by HiTHIUM and leading industry organizations. The report outlines AIDC energy consumption trends, evolving BBU requirements, and the growing importance of LDES to AIDC energy constraints, providing detailed analysis from industry demand to deployment strategies.

Accelerating AI–Energy Integration and Building an Open LDES Ecosystem

In the closing remark, Founder and President of HiTHIUM, Jeff Wu highlighted that energy storage must match wind and solar not only in the lifespan but also in the cost. To achieve this goal, HiTHIUM will focus on four priorities: developing ultra-large, high-safety, long-life cells; building safer, more integrated, and more efficient systems; advancing intelligent manufacturing; and delivering fully integrated energy storage solutions.

As HiTHIUM’s flagship annual event, Eco-Day reflects the company’s rapid rise to the Top 2 position in global energy storage battery shipments. Looking ahead, HiTHIUM will continue to expand its technology portfolio, deepen partnership networks, and contribute to global clean energy development while shaping the future of energy storage in the AI era.

SAN MATEO, Calif., Dec. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AI infrastructure company EverMind has recently released EverMemOS, an open-source Memory Operating System designed to address one of artificial intelligence’s most profound challenges: equipping machines with scalable, long-term memory.

The Memory Bottleneck

For years, large language models (LLMs) have been constrained by fixed context windows, a limitation that causes “forgetfulness” in long-term tasks. This results in broken context, factual inconsistencies, and an inability to deliver deep personalization or maintain knowledge coherence. The issue extends beyond technical hurdles; it represents an evolutionary bottleneck for AI. An entity without memory cannot exhibit behavioral consistency or initiative, let alone achieve self-evolution. Personalization, consistency, and proactivity, which are considered the hallmarks of intelligence, all depend on a robust memory system.

There is a consensus that memory is becoming the core competitive edge and defining boundary of future AI. Yet existing solutions, such as Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and fragmented memory systems, remain limited in scope, failing to support both 1-on-1 companion use cases and complex multi-agent enterprise collaboration. Few meet the standard of precision, speed, usability, and adaptability required for widespread adoption. Equipping large models with a high-performance, pluggable memory module remains a core unmet demand across AI applications.

Discoverative Intelligence

“Discoverative Intelligence” is a concept proposed in late 2025 by entrepreneur and philanthropist Chen Tianqiao. Unlike generative AI, which mimics human output by processing existing data, Discoverative Intelligence describes an advanced AI form that actively asks questions, forms testable hypotheses, and discovers new scientific principles. It prioritizes understanding causality and underlying principles over statistical patterns, a shift Chen argues is essential to achieving Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).

Chen contrasted two dominant AI development paths: the “Scaling Path,” which relies on expanding parameters, data, and compute power to extrapolate within a search space, and the “Structural Path,” which focuses on the “cognitive anatomy” of intelligence and how systems operate over time.

Discoverative Intelligence falls into the latter category, built on a brain-inspired model called Structured Temporal Intelligence (STI) that requires five core capabilities in a closed loop: neural dynamics (sustained, self-organizing activity to keep systems “alive”), long-term memory (storing and selectively forgetting experiences to build knowledge), causal reasoning (inferring “why” events occur), world modeling (an internal simulation of reality for prediction), and metacognition & intrinsic motivation (curiosity-driven exploration, not just external rewards).

Among these capabilities, long-term memory serves as the vital link between time and intelligence, highlighting its indispensable role in the path toward achieving true AGI.

EverMind’s Answer

EverMemOS is EverMind’s answer to this need: an open-source Memory Operating System designed as foundational technology for Discoverative Intelligence. Inspired by the hierarchical organization of the human memory system, EverMemOS features a four-layer architecture analogous to key brain regions: an Agentic Layer (task planning, mirroring the prefrontal cortex), a Memory Layer (long-term storage, like cortical networks), an Index Layer (associative retrieval, drawing from the hippocampus), and an API/MCP Interface Layer (external integration, serving as AI’s “sensory interface”).

The system delivers breakthroughs in both scenario coverage and technical performance. It is the first memory system capable of supporting both 1-on-1 conversation use cases and complex multi-agent enterprise collaboration. On technical benchmarks, EverMemOS achieved 92.3% accuracy on LoCoMo (a long-context memory evaluation) and 82% on LongMemEval-S (a suite for assessing long-term memory retention), significantly surpassing prior state-of-the-art results and setting a new industry standard.

The open-source version of EverMemOS is now available on GitHub, with a cloud service version to be launched late this year. The dual-track model, combining open collaboration with managed cloud services, aims to drive industry-wide evolution in long-term memory technology, inviting developers, enterprises, and researchers to contribute to and benefit from the system.

About EverMind

EverMind is redefining the future of AI by solving one of its most fundamental limitations: long-term memory. Its flagship platform, EverMemOS, introduces a breakthrough architecture for scalable and customizable memory systems, enabling AI to operate with extended context, maintain behavioral consistency, and improve through continuous interaction.

To learn more about EverMind and EverMemOS, please visit:

Website: https://evermind.ai/
GitHub: https://github.com/EverMind-AI/EverMemOS
X: https://x.com/EverMindAI
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/EverMindAI/ 

Showcasing a Multiverse Narrative and Intense Multiplayer Boss Battles Set in the Vast Open World

SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, revealed a new trailer for its upcoming open-world action RPG The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin at The Game Awards 2025, held on December 11 (PT) at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

The trailer captivated global audiences with high-resolution graphics powered by Unreal Engine 5 and immersive cinematic storytelling. Highlighting the game’s multiverse narrative, it featured characters like Meliodas and Tristan flying over Britannia on pets, showcasing the game’s expansive open-world experience.

It also revealed real-time cooperative raid battles, where players team up to defeat powerful bosses, underscoring the game’s core feature as a multiplayer-driven open-world RPG. The gameplay focused not only on exploration but also on teamwork and shared challenges. In addition, a key moment hinted at Escanor’s possible return through the multiverse, further building anticipation for fans. 

Following appearances at Summer Game Fest, gamescom ONL, Tokyo Game Show, and G-STAR 2025, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin maintained its momentum with this latest trailer. Set to launch globally on PlayStation® 5 (console exclusive), Steam, and mobile simultaneously, the game is now available for pre-registration on Google Play, the App Store, and the official website, with wishlist options on PlayStation® 5 and Steam.

Based on the hit Japanese manga and anime IP The Seven Deadly Sins, which has sold over 55 million copies globally, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin lets players explore Britannia in a vast open world. It features tag-based combat, combination skills, and customizable teams using diverse characters and weapons. Multiplayer elements include forming parties for exploration or teaming up to defeat bosses. 

In October, The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin held a global closed beta test, which received strong feedback with 95% of survey respondents saying they would continue playing after launch.

To stay updated, follow The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin on its official YouTube, X, and Discord channels. 

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About Netmarble Corporation

Founded in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading global game developer and publisher. Through acclaimed franchises and strategic partnerships with top-tier IP holders, the company delivers innovative and engaging gaming experiences to audiences worldwide. As a parent company of Kabam, SpinX Games, Jam City, and a major shareholder of HYBE and NCSOFT, Netmarble’s diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling:ARISE, Seven Knights Re:BIRTH, Raven2, MARVEL Future Fight, and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.

BEIJING, Dec. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On December 9, the “Capture the Splendor of the Forbidden City—Diplomats’ Photography Award Ceremony and Image Sharing Session,” part of the “2025 Foreign Diplomats’ Tour of the Forbidden City” program, was successfully held at the Palace Museum. Co-hosted by the Palace Museum, the Beijing Service Bureau for Diplomatic Missions, and China Photo Service, and organized by Photoworld Magazine, the event brought together over 50 diplomatic envoys from more than 30 embassies in China, along with renowned Chinese photographers and other distinguished guests from the business community, to use mobile photography as a medium for cultural exchange and to explore the unique charm of the Forbidden City as a World Heritage Site.

Attendees included Wang Xudong, Director of the Palace Museum; Xu Yuchang, Secretary-General of Xinhua News Agency; and Zhang Chi, Deputy Director of the Beijing Service Bureau for Diplomatic Missions, who delivered welcome remarks. The speakers highlighted the Forbidden City’s historical and cultural significance and emphasized the role of photography and this initiative as tools for deepening cultural exchange and mutual understanding across borders. H.E. Mr. Hussam Al Husseini, Ambassador of Jordan to China, delivered a speech on behalf of the invited diplomatic envoys. Huang Wen, Deputy Director of Xinhua News Agency’s News & Information Center, provided an overview of the award selection process. Distinguished guests, including Duan Zhipu, Chairman of China Photo Service of Xinhua News Agency; Lou Wei, Executive Deputy Director of the Palace Museum; Yu Meng, Vice President and Vice President of Imaging at vivo; and Chen Liqun, Executive Deputy Editor-in-Chief and Deputy General Manager of Photoworld Magazine, also attended the event.

Leveraging the Power of Imagery to Bridge Cultural Exchange

On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Palace Museum, the Museum, the Beijing Diplomatic Service, and Xinhua News Agency’s China Photo Service organized a series of photographic cultural exchange activities under the “2025 Foreign Diplomats’ Tour of the Forbidden City” program, inviting participating diplomats to capture the beauty of the Palace Museum through photography. Over 6,000 outstanding works from more than 30 countries were collected, forming a diverse, three-dimensional, and vibrant showcase of the Museum’s vital role as a hub for cultural exchange and mutual learning.

The annual Diplomats’ Photography Awards winners were announced at the event, with attending leaders and guests presenting the awards. The first prize winner, Laura Olivo, Second Secretary of the Embassy of the Dominican Republic in China, said in her acceptance speech: “The scenery of the Forbidden City is truly beautiful, with a clear blue sky, and the five roof ridge beasts reflected on the red walls. I was able to capture such a great photo with just my phone.”

During the Palace Museum Image Art Sharing session, renowned photographer Li Shaobai highlighted how mobile photography can offer a more documentary, authentic, and everyday perspective on the cultural site, helping creators convey vivid Chinese stories to the world. Xing Guangli, Director of the Social News Interview Room at Xinhua News Agency’s Photography Department and Senior Reporter, shared three poetic and enduring frames of the Palace Museum through history. Senior Reporter Jin Liangkuai presented the Palace Museum’s transition from imperial gardens to a public cultural venue through the lens of journalistic documentary photography.

Depicting a Vision of Integrated Development of Technology and Culture

As part of the event, mobile photography works by diplomats and renowned photographers were showcased under the theme “Light & Ink • Forbidden City,” presenting the beauty of the Forbidden City from diverse cultural perspectives. From the intricate layers of red walls and golden roofs to the juxtaposition of palace structures within the same frame, the exhibition transformed the Forbidden City’s architectural, historical, and cultural symbols into shared visual stories of traditional Chinese culture.

The exhibition participants shared their impressions of mobile photography and noted that the advanced mobile imaging experience not only helps them capture numerous remarkable moments at the Forbidden City but also allows them to instantly share these moments with family abroad, jointly appreciating the charm of China’s historical and cultural heritage.

On the same day, these photographic works were also displayed at Beijing Fang, an iconic landmark along the city’s central axis, forming a themed exhibition alongside historical photos of the Forbidden City and images of the central axis scenery. The exhibition presented historical and contemporary stories of the central axis through different time periods and perspectives, attracting the attention of a multitude of photography enthusiasts. It also featured selections from over 50,000 photos submitted to the “Beijing Central Axis • Images of the Era” Mobile Photography Initiative, supported by vivo, highlighting the role of mobile imaging technology in spurring cultural innovation.

As cross-cultural exchanges deepen, visual media such as mobile photography, powered by the technological innovations of companies like vivo, are playing an increasingly pivotal role in transforming historical and cultural heritage into shared experiences, dialogues, and stories.

About vivo

vivo is a technology company that creates great products based on a user-oriented value, with smart devices and intelligent services as its core. The company aims to build a bridge between humans and the digital world. Through unique creativity, vivo provides users with an increasingly convenient mobile and digital life. Following the company’s core values, which include Benfen*, user-orientation, design-driven value, continuous learning, and team spirit, vivo has implemented a sustainable development strategy with the vision of developing into a healthier, more sustainable world-class corporation.

While bringing together and developing the best local talents to deliver excellence, vivo is supported by a network of R&D centers in Shenzhen, Dongguan, Nanjing, Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Xi’an and more cities, focusing on the development of state-of-the-art consumer technologies, including 5G, artificial intelligence, industrial design, imaging system and other up-and-coming technologies. vivo has also set up an intelligent manufacturing network (including those authorized by vivo), with an annual production capacity of nearly 200 million smartphones. As of now, vivo has branched out its sales network across more than 60 countries and regions and is loved by more than 500 million users worldwide.

*”Benfen” is a term describing the attitude on doing the right things and doing things right – which is the ideal description of vivo’s mission to create value for society.

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