BEIJING, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CATL today hosted its Super Technology Day in Beijing, unveiling third-generation Shenxing Superfast Charging Battery, third-generation Qilin Battery, Qilin Condensed Battery, second-generation Freevoy Super Hybrid Battery, Naxtra Sodium-ion Battery and a fully integrated supercharging and battery-swapping solution. These innovations are designed to address diverse mobility needs across different usage scenarios.

At the event, Dr. Wu Kai, Chief Scientist of CATL, systematically elaborated on the respective strengths, limitations, and development pathways of different chemistries. He noted that LFP is nearing its theoretical energy density limit, making it better suited for a technology roadmap centered on extreme fast charging to achieve optimal balance. NCM’s high energy density keeps it at the forefront of global competition — underscoring that energy density remains the core metric for leadership. Sodium-ion batteries offer broad potential for extreme temperatures and energy storage applications. Whether from the perspective of differentiated consumer needs, or from the viewpoints of energy security and social development, the lithium-ion battery industry must pursue coordinated development across multiple chemical systems.

Robin Zeng, Chairman and CEO of CATL, emphasized at the conference that industrial innovation must be driven by a rigorous scientific spirit. For Chinese technology to go global, it relies not just on speed and scale, but on the quality of innovation, the ability to validate, and the credibility of the brand.

Third-Generation Shenxing Superfast Charging Battery: Making Superfast Charging and Ultra-Long Lifespan No Longer a Trade-Off

From an electrochemical standpoint, boosting charge rates while protecting battery lifespan hinges on one primary factor: temperature rise, not trickle current. As the Arrhenius equation shows, a 10°C increase in battery temperature can roughly double the rate of internal side reactions—an effect that can significantly shorten cycle life.

The third-generation Shenxing Superfast Charging Battery addresses heat generation and dissipation through three major measures: reduced heat production during operation, stronger thermal propagation, and higher precision control. As a result, after 1,000 complete cycles, the battery’s capacity retention remains above 90%, achieving an optimal balance between extreme superfast charging and ultra-long service life.

The latest third-generation Shenxing Superfast Charging Battery has reached what is claimed to be the industry’s strongest capability: an equivalent 10C and a peak 15C charging rate. Charging from 10% to 35% SOC (State of Charge) takes just 1 minute; from 10% to 80% SOC takes 3 minutes and 44 seconds; and from 10% to 98% SOC takes 6 minutes and 27 seconds. Even at −30°C in extreme cold conditions, charging from 20% to 98% SOC takes about 9 minutes.

In addition, by combining battery self-heating technology with a fully integrated supercharging and battery-swapping network, the system is designed to enable low-temperature superfast charging that is not limited by charging piles—offering both fast charging and battery swapping.

Third-generation Qilin Battery: Lighter, Stronger, More Premium, Redefining EV Excellence

Historically, achieving long range in premium EVs with LFP batteries has relied on simply adding more capacity — an approach that inevitably compromises vehicle lightweighting.

The third-generation Qilin Battery is designed for premium long-range EVs, achieving a cell energy density of 280 Wh/kg and enabling 1,000 km range while supporting 10C superfast charging.

The battery delivers 3 MW peak power, doubling the output of the second-generation Qilin track battery which competed on the Nürburgring (1,330 kW).

The entire battery pack weighs only 625 kg. Compared with equivalent LFP systems, this represents a weight reduction of 255 kg and space savings of 112 litres. The lightweighting metrics deliver exceptionally significant benefits:

• Energy consumption per 100 km decreases by more than 6%, saving approximately 0.78 kWh per 100 km. Across a fleet of one million vehicles travelling 20,000 km annually, this equates to 156 million kWh in electricity savings and a reduction of 78,500 tonnes of CO₂ emissions.
• Performance and safety improvements include a 0.6–second reduction in 0–100 km/h acceleration, a 12% shorter overtaking risk window, an 8% higher moose test speed, a 6.5% lower body roll angle, a 15–25% gain in obstacle avoidance capability, and approximately 1.44 metres shorter braking distance.
• Durability is enhanced, with chassis component life extended by 40% and tyre life by over 30%, increasing replacement intervals by at least 10,000 km. The 112 litres of space saved can increase cabin headroom by at least 18 mm.

Building on the national standard for NP (No Thermal Propagation), safety is strengthened through “thermal-electrical separation”, with each cell incorporating an independent sealed exhaust channel to isolate thermal events and prevent propagation, ensuring “heat takes the heat path, electricity takes the electrical path”. 

Qilin Condensed Battery: Aviation-Grade Technology Applied to Passenger Vehicles for the First Time

The Qilin Condensed Battery applies aviation-grade technology to passenger vehicles for the first time, achieving 350 Wh/kg cell energy density and 760 Wh/L volumetric energy density — setting a new record for mass-produced batteries. This enables 1,500 km range for sedans and over 1,000 km for large SUVs, with pack weight controlled within 650 kg.

The condensed battery features a high-nickel cathode and low-expansion silicon-carbon anode, boosting energy density by 50 Wh/kg. Its first-ever aviation-grade titanium alloy case reduced thickness by 60% and weight by 30%, while tripling unit strength and delivering an additional 20 Wh/kg in energy density.

The technology builds on CATL’s electric aviation programme, where 500 Wh/kg systems have completed maiden flight validation on 4-tonne aircraft, with further validation underway on aircraft exceeding 8 tonnes.

Replacing liquid electrolyte with a condensed system eliminates risks associated with leakage and combustion, achieving “no liquid to leak, no liquid to ignite”. At the same time, CATL has adopted a new composite current collector that acts as a fast self-fusing fuse in extreme cases of internal short circuits.

Second-generation Freevoy Super Hybrid Battery: Bringing Hybrids into the 600 km Pure Electric Era

The second-generation Freevoy Super Hybrid Battery extends all-electric range to up to 600 km and standardises 10C superfast charging. It pioneers a “super hybrid technology” that integrates LFP and NCM materials through gradient-uniform mixing, with the olivine crystal structure of LFP serving as the core backbone, enabling a uniform hybrid of LFP and NCM materials at the powder particle level.

This achieves an energy density of 230 Wh/kg and increases range by over 15% without increasing pack weight compared with single LFP systems. This enables full coverage from mainstream family use to high-end, all-round hybrid scenarios, delivering optimal solutions across diverse applications.

The LFP version delivers up to 500 km pure electric range, enabling a “once-a-week charging” experience for daily commuting. The NCM version further extends pure electric range beyond 600 km, with total vehicle range exceeding 2,000 km, enabling a seamless dual-use experience for both daily electric driving and long-distance travel.

The system delivers 1.5 MW of instantaneous power at full charge and maintains 1.2 MW at 20% SOC, addressing power degradation in low-charge conditions. In off-road scenarios requiring over 350 kW output, the system provides more than three times the required power, ensuring consistent performance even at low charge levels.

Safety features include a reinforced bottom coating capable of withstanding 1,500 joules of impact energy (ten times the national standard) and waterproof sealing that allows continuous immersion in 2 metres of water for over 200 hours without performance degradation.

Naxtra Sodium-ion Battery: Achieving GWh-scale Sodium-ion Industrialisation

The Naxtra Sodium-ion Battery marks CATL’s transition from laboratory breakthrough to large-scale manufacturing. By systematically overcoming hundreds of engineering challenges, CATL has achieved GWh-level industrialisation.

In 2026, CATL successfully addressed four key industry bottlenecks for sodium-ion mass production—extreme water control, gas generation in hard carbon, aluminium foil adhesion, and self-forming anode systems—paving the way for reliable, large-scale deployment. The Naxtra Sodium-ion Battery is set to enter full-scale mass production by the end of 2026.

Integrated Supercharging and Battery-swapping Network: A Unified Replenishment Architecture

CATL also introduced an integrated supercharging and battery-swapping network, designed as a unified system rather than separate solutions, built on three complementary pillars—home charging, public charging, and battery swapping—to define the optimal energy replenishment ecosystem. All passenger vehicle “Choco-Swap” and heavy truck “QIJI” swapping stations will be equipped with Shenxing supercharging systems, enabling true charge–swap synergy, where each station serves both as a battery-swapping node and a high-power charging hub.

The integrated charge–swap stations feature shared compact substations and charging modules, reducing energy conversion steps and lowering overall power loss by more than 13 percentage points compared with conventional storage-equipped charging stations. In emergency scenarios, station batteries can discharge directly to charging piles, driving equipment utilization rate above 85%. This enables a service capacity of 3× per parking space compared with conventional storage-equipped charging stations, while the fixed investment cost of the supercharging segment is reduced to only one-fifth of comparable systems.

CATL launched the Choco-Swap #26 battery, featuring an 800V high-voltage architecture. The first release includes a 75 kWh version, with higher-capacity variants to follow, fully compatible with B- to C-segment 800V vehicles. With this launch, the Choco-Swap system will extend its coverage to a complete vehicle matrix from A0 to C-segment models.

In terms of network deployment, CATL plans to build 4,000 integrated charge–swap stations by the end of 2026, covering nearly 190 cities and a nationwide highway network spanning 12 vertical and 11 horizontal corridors. To date, the Choco-Swap network has already built 1,470 stations across 99 cities, with scaling continuing to accelerate.

Together with automakers and energy partners, CATL will co-develop a “charge–swap sharing network” based on technology sharing, seamless connectivity, and joint investment. Initial partners include Changan, Chery, GAC, Seres, SAIC-GM-Wuling, and BAIC, with a target of building over 100,000 shared energy replenishment facilities by the end of 2028.

Advancing full-scenario energy solutions

From five battery products covering the full material spectrum to an integrated supercharging and battery-swapping network, CATL has established a complete value chain from battery products to infrastructure.

CATL will continue to invest in advanced research, large-scale manufacturing and ecosystem collaboration to accelerate the transition from single-point innovation to full-scenario energy solutions, ensuring the benefits of technological progress are accessible across all mobility use cases.

NEW YORK, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Over the past 28 days, Dimora Medical has seen an average daily increase of over 165% in visitors to its TikTok Shop for its hydrocolloid roll, driven by several factors, with a recent creator video emerging as a key source of visibility and interest. Originally designed as a medical-grade wound dressing, the roll is now gaining wider attention from consumers who value its flexibility, ease of use, and greater value compared with small pre-cut pimple patches.

Unlike individual acne patches, the hydrocolloid roll can be trimmed to the exact size needed, whether for a single blemish, a larger breakout area, or minor wound coverage. It gives users more usable material in one package and is a practical home-care item that can be used to address multiple everyday needs.

Authentic, lifestyle creator content goes viral

The video, posted by the creator @toporganize, starts with her showing Dimora Medical’s hydrocolloid roll and exclaiming, “I wish that someone would have put me on to these sooner than last week!” She then describes how the 16-foot-long roll is a much better value than smaller pimple pads, and how it’s easy to cut and shape to apply on different parts of her face.

Her practical, real presentation of how to use the roll while emphasizing how the roll aids skin repair for minor facial imperfections has attracted a new group of users to Dimora Medical. The roll itself is hypoallergenic and has passed strict third-party skin irritation and skin sensitivity tests.

Safe, skin-friendly wound and acne recovery

Made of a gentle, non-irritating adhesive, Dimora Medical’s hydrocolloid roll is applied directly to the skin. By creating a moist healing environment, it effectively promotes wound recovery and brings a healing efficiency that is 2-3 times higher than other conventional cures.

It also brings visible relief to acne sufferers. Acne pus is actively absorbed, while noticeable redness and swelling are reduced within 8 hours. The hydrocolloid roll effectively addresses multiple acne concerns, including common pimples, papules, and cystic acne.

The medical-grade hydrocolloid roll is FDA certified and was independently tested by STC labs. It passed under the international standard ISO 10993-23 for skin irritation, as determined by intracutaneous reactivity. It also passed the ISO 10993-5 standard for skin sensitivity, as determined by cytotoxicity.

For more information, please visit https://www.dimoramedical.com/.

DimoraMedical: 
support@DimoraMedical.com 

Annualized Advanced AI revenue at $620M; FY26 services revenue up 4.8% in CC; TCV of new deal wins at $9.3B

NEW YORK and NOIDA, India, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HCLTech, a leading global technology company, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year ended March 31, 2026.

FY26 revenue grew 3.9% in constant currency (CC). USD revenue came in at $14.7 billion, up 6% YoY. Services revenue grew 4.8% YoY in CC, led by steady momentum in IT and Business Services, which grew at 3.7% YoY in CC, and growth of 9.8% YoY in CC for Engineering and R&D Services. Total contract value (TCV) for new deal wins in the year totaled $9.3 billion. HCLSoftware’s annual recurring revenue stood at $1.05 billion, down 0.5% CC.

“HCLTech delivered superior revenue growth of 3.9% in constant currency … in a year marked by an uncertain demand environment … Our new AI-led service offerings are getting traction in the market and this is reflected in annualized Advanced AI revenues crossing $620 million in Q4. Our number one priority in FY27 is to ensure the company is positioned right to take advantage of AI opportunities for multi-decade value creation,” said C Vijayakumar, CEO & Managing Director, HCLTech.

Industry vertical growth was led by Technology and Services, with 15% YoY (CC) growth, followed by Financial Services at 7.5% YoY (CC) and Telecommunications, Media, Publishing & Entertainment at 5.2% YoY (CC). In terms of geographies, India recorded a strong growth of 5.7% YoY (CC), Europe grew by 4.5% YoY (CC) and the U.S. grew by 2.3% YoY (CC). The Rest of the World grew the fastest at 17.8% YoY (CC).

The company expects FY27 revenue growth to be between 1.0% and 4.0% YoY in CC and Services revenue growth between 1.5% and 4.5% YoY in CC. EBIT margin is expected to be between 17.5% and 18.5%.

HCLTech announced a dividend of ₹24/share for the fourth quarter, bringing the total to ₹60/share for FY26.

“HCLTech delivered resilient FY26 results with revenues at ₹130,144 crores, up 11.2% YoY and EBIT at ₹22,397 crores (17.2% of revenue), up 4.6% YoY… Excluding the impact of restructuring costs, EBIT and Net Margin came in at 17.9% and 13.8%, respectively,” said Shiv Walia, Chief Financial Officer, HCLTech.

HCLTech added 1,712 freshers during the quarter, taking the fresher addition in the full year to 11,744. The last twelve months (LTM) attrition was at 12.5%, down from 13.0% in Q4 of last year.

Key Advanced AI deal wins:

• A global technology major selected HCLTech for another AI Factory program worth over $100 million. HCLTech’s solutions will fast-track the client’s requirement of building and operating next-generation AI data centers.
• A U.S.-based global semiconductor company selected HCLTech’s AI Engineering services to support the physical design of its next-generation platforms.
• A global aerospace major selected HCLTech to build an AI-enabled digital simulation environment for aircraft cargo operations, leveraging photorealistic visualization, physics-based modeling and synthetic data generation using precise CAD inputs.

Other key deal wins:

• A Europe-based global luxury fashion major selected HCLTech to accelerate AI-led transformation across its finance, human resources, manufacturing, supply chain and retail operations.
• A U.S.-based global MedTech company selected HCLTech to set up a state-of-the-art Cybersecurity Center of Excellence.
• The U.S. subsidiary of a global semiconductor group selected HCLTech to provide end-to-end firmware development and sustenance services.
• A European public sector entity extended its partnership with Actian to strengthen data governance. Leveraging Actian offerings of Ingres, OpenROAD and Zeenea, the engagement will enhance data integrity, transparency and control for the client.

During the quarter, HCLTech was included in Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies 2026 list. It was recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere for the third consecutive year and was included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook for the fourth year in a row.

About HCLTech

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 227,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around AI, digital, engineering, cloud and software, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Semiconductor, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, Mobility and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending March 2026 totaled $14.7 billion. To learn how we can supercharge progress for you, visit hcltech.com.

For further details, please contact:

Meredith Bucaro, Americas
meredith-bucaro@hcltech.com

Elka Ghudial, Europe
elka.ghudial@hcltech.com

James Galvin, APAC
james.galvin@hcltech.com

Nitin Shukla, India, Middle East & Africa
nitin-shukla@hcltech.com

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Apr. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — This May, Michter’s Distillery is releasing US★1 Barrel Strength Sour Mash Kentucky Whiskey for the first time.

Michter’s US★1 Barrel Strength Sour Mash

“When Michter’s was being produced in the 1970’s and the 1980’s, the then- Pennsylvania distillery’s most popular whiskey was its Sour Mash,” said Michter’s President Joseph J. Magliocco. “The Michter’s US★1 Sour Mash that we make in Kentucky these days is a wonderful whiskey, and we’re excited to have this opportunity to share it at barrel strength.”

In 2019, Michter’s US★1 Sour Mash received international recognition when it became the first American whiskey ever named “Whisky of the Year” by London- based The Whisky Exchange.

According to the Kentucky Distillers Association, “It was 1818 when Catherine Carpenter of Casey County recorded the first known recipe for sour mash, a game-changing technique that enabled a more consistent whiskey-making process and product.” Michter’s Master Distiller Dan McKee observed, “Most whiskey in the United States is made by the sour mash method.But the term is a bit of a misnomer. Our Sour Mash Whiskey is anything but sour. In fact, it is rich with delicious notes of toffee and stonefruit.”

Michter’s US★1 Barrel Strength Sour Mash has a suggested retail price of $120 per 750ml bottle in the United States. The average proof of the batches being offered in this 2026 release is 111.5 proof ( 55.75% ABV).

“The Michter’s US★1 Small Batch Sour Mash Whiskey is known for its consistent, repeatable elegance and deliciously smooth quality at 86 proof,” stated Michter’s Master of Maturation Andrea Wilson. “It is a favorite of whiskey enthusiasts, and our fans will now be able to taste this unique product at barrel strength. In the spirit of keeping with the consistency and beauty and elegance of this product, we decided to offer this whiskey in a barrel strength form wherein the batch is created, but is left uncut and then undergoes our signature filtration protocol.”

In October 2025, Michter’s became the first whiskey to be named in three consecutive years The World’s Most Admired Whiskey by an international academy of voters convened by UK-based Drinks International. Michter’s has a rich and long legacy of offering traditional American whiskeys of uncompromising quality. With each of its limited production offerings aged to its peak maturity, Michter’s highly acclaimed portfolio includes bourbon, rye, sour mash whiskey, and American whiskey. For more information about Michter’s, please visit michters.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and X.

Contact:
Joseph J. Magliocco
+1 (502) 774-2300 x580
jmagliocco@michters.com 

MILAN, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Beko, a leading home appliances company, returns to EuroCucina 2026, to demonstrate how technology, design and sustainability are converging to reshape how we create, cook and live in the heart of the home.

Mario Cucinella, Massimo Bottura, Akin Garzanli, and Maddalena Fossati at Can a Kitchen Save the World Panel

EuroCucina 2026 marks a moment where Beko’s strategic pillars — Legacy, Design, and Purpose — are made visible across four distinct brands. Together, they demonstrate that a shared vision can generate genuinely different outcomes and that the kitchen remains the space where innovation matters most.

At the show, Beko showcases the collective strength of its multi-brand portfolio – led by Whirlpool and Beko alongside Hotpoint and Bauknecht – each with a distinct role and a shared industrial backbone. From AI-powered cooling to intelligent food preservation and seamless built-in integration, EuroCucina reflects Beko’s commitment to intuitive, desirable and accessible sustainable living. Across the pavilion, the focus is on appliances that blend into the kitchen – flush surfaces, invisible hinges, handleless doors – while improving everyday life without adding complexity.

Can Dinçer, Chief Executive Officer, Beko said: “The kitchen is no longer just a place to cook, it is the heart of the home where innovation, design and sustainability converge to shape our lifestyle. At EuroCucina 2026, we demonstrate that the future of kitchen living is defined by the intersection of human-centered innovation, purposeful design and cultural heritage. Built-in is where these ideas find their most complete expression and it is where our most deliberate strategic ambitions in Europe and elsewhere are taking shape.”

HomeWhiz: The Connected Thread Across Brands

Central to Beko’s showcase is HomeWhiz, the unified digital ecosystem that provides seamless connectivity across all appliances. HomeWhiz acts as the intelligent thread that ties together each brand’s unique philosophy. By empowering users with a simple way of controlling their entire home through their mobile devices, HomeWhiz transforms complex consumption data into clear, actionable insights– tracking daily, weekly, and monthly resource usage and helping households build smarter, more efficient routines.

Whirlpool: Sensing What Matters

The brand’s showcase at EuroCucina puts people and their wellbeing at the centre of every technology decision, guided by a clear purpose to enhance everyday life through purposeful innovation and intuitive performance. At the heart of the Whirlpool experience is a vision of the built-in kitchen as a space where refined aesthetics and intelligent design are inseparable: premium appliances that integrate seamlessly into the architecture of the home, forming a smart, connected environment powered by 6^TH SENSE intelligence. Whirlpool will demonstrate how appliances can adapt to the way people live. On display will be the WCollection Oven, built around the idea that precision should feel effortless. With a 73L cavity and Cook4 technology, up to four dishes can be cooked simultaneously without flavour or aroma transfer, which can meaningfully reduce both cooking time and energy use compared to preparing dishes sequentially.¹ Building on this capability, the Pizza Party function expands Cook4 also to one of the most shared meal types. It allows up to four fresh pizzas to be cooked at the same time in just 15 minutes, delivering consistent top and bottom browning on every level.² In refrigeration, AI AdaptiveCool uses AI-based learning algorithms to analyze user habits and environmental conditions, maintaining ideal temperatures for food preservation. The system can deliver up to 20% energy savings under optimal conditions – a meaningful gain driven by real-time adaptive control rather than fixed cycles.³

Beko: Reliable Innovation for Everyday Living

With reliability at the heart of its brand philosophy, Beko at EuroCucina focuses on helping households take control of their energy and water consumption through intelligent, connected technology that is built to last. Beko’s HomeWhiz Energy & Water Management will be on display, making resource consumption visible, understandable and actionable. Unlike abstract efficiency ratings, HomeWhiz gives users real-time visibility of exactly how much energy and water their appliances are using, per program, per day, over time. This is brought to life with the full-size dishwasher with PowerIntense technology, where HomeWhiz can monitor energy and water consumption for each cycle. With water usage as low as 5.9 liters per cycle and PowerIntense technology that can deliver up to five times better cleaning performance⁴, the dishwasher reflects Beko’s focus on durable everyday performance.

Also on show is the Beko Modular Refrigerator Concept, a pre-production prototype that asks a different question about what a refrigerator can be. Rather than a single fixed appliance, the system is built from independent cooling modules that can be stacked, separated or reconfigured as a household’s needs change. Individual modules can serve as compact standalone units or combine into a full refrigeration system. Beyond cooling, they are designed to live in the room the way furniture does: as surfaces, as storage, as objects you’d actually choose to have there. The concept explores a real and growing tension: as living spaces shrink and household needs shift more frequently, there is a growing demand for appliances that can adapt alongside them.

Hotpoint: Built on Trust, Designed to Care

Hotpoint has been a trusted partner at home since 1911, built on a deep understanding of real needs in real homes. At EuroCucina, that philosophy comes to life through Caring Solutions; appliances designed to help people better care for their homes, their loved ones and the things that matter most. In refrigeration, VitalCare™ technology uses three carefully selected light tones to preserve antioxidants in fruits and vegetables for up to seven days⁵, while FreshShield™ maintains optimal humidity to keep ingredients fresh for up to four times longer⁶. In cooking, VitaCare™ Steam help preserve vitamins A and C while keeping the juiciness locked inside⁷ — proving that cooking with steam doesn’t have to be boring and still delivering deliciously juicy results. Connected care extends beyond the kitchen: SmartProtect actively monitors appliance health to flag potential issues early, while DirectSupport gives users one-tap access to customer care through the HomeWhiz app, eliminating waiting queues with a tailored, efficient support experience.

Bauknecht: Engineering Excellence, Down to the Last Detail

Bauknecht brings its premium built-in range to EuroCucina with a focus on precision engineering and refined design. Rooted in a deep German heritage, the brand has built its identity around enriching everyday life through thoughtful technology, a philosophy that runs through every appliance on show. HeatControl temperature management in induction hobs delivers stable, consistent cooking across a wide range of dishes, while the Pure Steam Technology microwave delivers 100% steam cooking, gently preserving nutrients, moisture, and natural flavours for healthier results.⁸ In refrigeration, Bauknecht’s patented Invisible Rail Technology conceals the sliding rail system behind the cabinet front, delivering a seamlessly integrated built-in look with no compromise on finish.

The Pavilion: A Space Built Around the Kitchen

The Beko pavilion at EuroCucina 2026 has been designed by MCA – Mario Cucinella Architects as an inhabitable landscape: a continuous, fluid space that connects four distinct brand environments under one architectural identity.

At the centre of the pavilion, the Food Tech Lab offers a hands-on cooking demonstration space led by Beko engineers from the Cassinetta R&D Centre. The Lab brings together cooking science and consumer experience – measuring browning, texture, moisture retention and doneness to show how performance is validated before it reaches the kitchen. Live demonstrations illustrate how intelligent technologies from across the portfolio work together in practice.

Each brand’s area also features a Colour Zone – a curated set of kitchen appliances in a signature colour – positioning colour as a deliberate design language rather than a specification and demonstrating how built-in appliances can contribute to the overall aesthetic of a living space.

During EuroCucina 2026, Beko also hosted a panel discussion titled ‘Can a Kitchen Save the World?’ bringing together Akın Garzanlı, CEO of Beko Europe, alongside Mario Cucinella, the renowned architect behind the Beko pavilion, and Massimo Bottura, world-renowned chef and Food for Soul founder. The conversation explored the kitchen as a space of cultural, social and environmental significance and the role that design, technology and purpose can play in shaping a more sustainable future.

Through its integrated technologies and thoughtful design principles, Beko is setting new standards for how we live, cook, and interact with our appliances. By seamlessly blending functionality with aesthetics, Beko reaffirms its commitment to creating a more sustainable and connected lifestyle, ensuring that the kitchens of tomorrow are equipped to meet the evolving needs of modern living.

 ¹ Based on internal tests conducted under lab procedures for Minerva 1.2 Wallaby model, comparing simultaneous and separate cooking of a complete meal (tart, roasted potatoes, lasagna, chicken pasta) the energy and time consumptions were compared. 

² Based on a standard 12″ pizza, excluding preheat time.

³ Based on TUVRheinland test report, energy consumption was compared with and without the use of Artificial Intelligence Technology, using a non-standard test method that models consumer usage. Results may vary depending on usage conditions and habits.  

⁴ Based on 3rd party test report, PowerIntense Spray technology is compared to reference model equiped with CornerIntense Spray, with Intensive 70 program.

⁵ Tested by Intertek on fruits and vegetables (blueberry, yellow pepper, tomato, parsley) directly exposed to the light technology compared to a refrigerator without the same technology installed (and compared to Day 0) over a 7-day period while preserved in the crisper.

⁶ Tested by SGS, comparing spinach and rocket storage in Hotpoint humidity-controlled crisper versus Hotpoint conventional crisper (on average).

⁷ Based on internal and 3rd party tests on Hotpoint Minerva 1.2 Wallaby active steam cooking delivered up to 63% less weight loss and higher vitamin A, C retention in carrots and broccoli compared to fan cooking.

⁸ Based on internal and 3rd party tests on Minerva platform oven active steam cooking delivered up to 63% less weight loss and higher vitamin A, C retention in carrots and broccoli compared to fan cooking.  

About Beko

Beko is an international home appliance company with a strong global presence, operating through subsidiaries in more than 55 countries with a workforce of around 45,000 employees and production facilities spanning multiple regions—including Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Beko has 22 brands owned or used with a limited license (Arçelik, Beko, Whirlpool*, Grundig, Hotpoint, Arctic, Ariston*, Leisure, Indesit, Blomberg, Defy, Dawlance, Hitachi*, Voltas Beko, Singer*, ElektraBregenz, Flavel, Bauknecht, Privileg, Altus, Ignis, Polar). Beko is the largest white goods company in Europe with its market share (based on volumes) and reached a consolidated turnover of 10.7 billion Euros in 2025. Beko’s 28 R&D and Design Centers & Offices across the globe are home to over 2,300 researchers and hold more than 4,500 international registered patent applications to date. The company has achieved the highest score in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) in the DHP Household Durables industry for the seventh consecutive year (based on the results dated 16 October 2025).** The company has been recognized as the 17^th most sustainable company on TIME Magazine and Statista’s 2025 list of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies. Beko’s vision is ‘Respecting the World, Respected Worldwide.’  

 www.bekocorporate.com 

 *Licensee limited to certain jurisdictions.  
 **The data presented belongs to Arçelik A.Ş., a parent company of Beko.

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NEW YORK, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — EaseUS, a leader in data recovery solutions, has just released a comprehensive report based on a two-year deep dive into Reddit communities (r/datarecovery, r/TechSupport, r/AskPhotography), combined with proprietary recovery data and user surveys. The report analyzes global SD card failure patterns with a focus on the U.S. market, revealing that human error and logical corruption account for 64% of all failure cases, making them highly recoverable, while most users still fail due to technical complexity and fragmented video structures.

The key findings include:

The Five Pain Points: From “Heart-Stop” Moments to Green Screen Trauma

Data loss is not just about lost files; it is a double blow to emotions and finances. The report identifies five core pain points: psychological crisis (the unpredictability of flash storage), technical gap (4K/8K video fragmentation causing unplayable green screens), commercial traps (“scan free, pay $50+ to export” models), cognitive bias (using software on physically damaged cards), and lifespan anxiety (bit rot after two years of cold storage). These gaps define where traditional data recovery tools fail, and users need smarter solutions.

72% of Failure Cases Are Logical: Accidental Deletion and System Corruption Dominate

According to reports, accidental deletion (34%) and file system corruption (30%) account for nearly two-thirds of all SD card failure cases; provided that users immediately stop writing data to the card and create a full disk image, both types of failures offer an extremely high or high success rate for SD card recovery. Video stream fragmentation (10%) requires advanced tools with capabilities. Virus damage (8%) can sometimes be recoverable depending on the extent of file encryption or deletion, but success varies widely. Physical damage (5%), counterfeit cards (6%), and bit rot (4%) have low or near-zero chances of recovery, underscoring the need for preventive habits and proper first-aid responses.

Popular Camera Brands Have Their Own “Failure Personality”

This SD data loss recovery report uncovers brand-specific failure patterns. 5.7% is the “fragmentation nightmare,” caused by triple-stream parallel writing (.MP4 + .LRV + .THM) that can result in unplayable videos after a power loss, especially when paired with certain card brands. 35.4% suffer from “database OCD,” in which deleting files on a PC triggers camera error loops and half-gray RAW files. 26.7% experience “capacity fear” with older models like the 450D, which struggle with SDXC cards over 32GB, sometimes producing high-ISO “write noise” artifacts directly in photos.

The proportion of SD card data recovery cases varies by brand, generally ranging from about 5% to 35%. Some brands account for a relatively higher share of around 35%, several mainstream brands fall between approximately 20% and 27%, while others show a lower share of about 5% to 6%. The remaining brands together account for about 12.7% of the distribution.

The Tool Divide: Hardcore Control vs. One-Click Simplicity

Reddit experts champion deep control tools for hexadecimal-level operations, while average users prioritize determinism, simplicity, and video integrity. The report positions user-friendly solutions as “bridge” tools: they offer automatic video clip reconstruction, visual previews before payment, and require no knowledge of partition tables. For wedding and commercial photographers, spending tens of dollars on software isn’t a subscription trap, but rather insurance against catastrophic job loss.

Users Demand Certainty, Not Blind Box Recovery

The final section distills user needs into three core demands: certainty (know exactly what is recoverable before paying), simplicity (a one-click rescue button, not sector numbers), and video integrity (no green screens, no missing frames). As one Reddit user summarized: “I don’t care about the card. I care about the 20GB of wedding footage coming back.”

This report serves as an essential guide for photographers, content creators, and IT enthusiasts, emphasizing the importance of correct first responses, brand-aware recovery strategies, and choosing software that prioritizes video completeness over technical complexity. EaseUS encourages all readers to apply these insights and share the findings within their networks.

About EaseUS Software

EaseUS provides professional IT solutions for home, education, and SMB users in data recovery, backup, system optimization, partition management, and multimedia on Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android. Founded in 2004, the company now serves over 100,000,000 users worldwide. For more information, go to the EaseUS official page.

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Steady Your Lock. Own Your Game.

DENVER, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Vistaget, a brand contained on smart golf distance solutions, today announced the launch of Golvia Ultra, a next‑generation AI-Driven laser rangefinder engineered to help golfers stabilize their view, acquire targets faster, and make more confident distance decisions across changing on‑course conditions. Golvia Ultra features SteadyTrack™ optical stabilization and TrueSlope™ adaptive compensation, powering the TriMeasure® three-point measurement and a dedicated manual Tournament Mode for professional-grade workflows.

See the Golvia Ultra laser rangefinder in action

The Golvia Ultra from Vistaget combines premium optics with proprietary stabilization technology and a sophisticated AI-driven sensor suite for an unparalleled rangefinding experience.

Golvia Ultra is a groundbreaking rangefinder that pushes the boundaries of spatial intelligence on the golf course. By combining our SteadyTrack™ optical stabilization with the environmental awareness of TrueSlope™ technology, the Golvia Ultra represents what Vistaget does best—integrating professional-grade precision with rugged, high-performance hardware—to give golfers the tools they can depend on to master any terrain and elevate their game.

The Golvia Ultra difference

The Golvia Ultra is a leader in adaptive rangefinding, featuring an integrated high-precision sensor suite and AI-powered computational logic. This enables features such as:

• SteadyTrack™ Optical Stabilization: Real-time compensation designed to reduce image shake caused by breathing, micro-tremors, and extended holding, helping golfers lock onto targets more efficiently.
• TrueSlope™ Environment-Adaptive Compensation: An AI-driven algorithm that processes real-time data—including temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure—to provide the most accurate distance adjustment for any uphill or downhill shot.
• TriMeasure® Three-Point Measurement: An advanced mode designed to solve complex spatial challenges by calculating the straight-line distance between any two distant points, effectively reducing guesswork on blind shots or doglegs.
• Smart Club Recommendation: Streamline shot preparation with user-configurable recommendations based on personal distance habits.

Superior optics

Purpose-built to give users a crystal-clear visual experience, the Golvia Ultra features a 24mm objective lens and an 18mm long eye relief design. This optical system ensures a bright, sharp field of view, allowing golfers to distinguish pin flags from background clutter with ease. During competitive play, the Tournament Mode allows users to deactivate slope features through a secure multi-step setup; an LED indicator ensures full transparency and adherence to tournament regulations.

Precise engineering for the elements

The Golvia Ultra is built to withstand the rigors of the course with an IP65 dustproof and water-resistant rating. Housed in a compact 108.3 × 43.0 × 74.2 mm frame, it features a high-capacity 1000mAh lithium-ion battery for extended use.

The Golvia Ultra will be available starting April 20, 2026, with an MSRP of $369.99.  Use the discount code “VGULTRA10” on Amazon, or “VTULKOL10%” on the official website, to receive a 10% discount on your purchase.

What’s in the Box:

• Golvia Ultra Laser Rangefinder
• Premium Portable Soft Case & Protective Silicone Case for AirTag
• USB-C Charging Cable
• Heavy-duty Mountaineering Buckle & Microfiber Lens Cloth

About Vistaget

Vistaget is a professional brand focused on high-performance sports optics. As an emerging force in the industry, Vistaget leverages imaging technology innovation and continuously evolving optical performance to deliver clear and reliable visual support in complex and ever-changing outdoor environments. It is dedicated to empowering outdoor enthusiasts to reshape their visual perception in rapidly changing natural conditions and to precisely capture every decisive moment.

Official Site: https://vistaget.com/?ref=PR