One press between thought and word—for people whose words move things 

SAN FRANCISCO, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SpeakON today announced the launch of its MagSafe AI button, now available in the United States. A MagSafe button that attaches to the back of an iPhone, paired with an AI app: press it, speak naturally, and the finished text appears directly in whatever app is open. No copy-paste. No switching screens. Arrives ready to send.

The moment between a clear thought and a well-written message has always had a gap. On a phone, that gap is friction—the tap, the switch, and the simplification that happens when the channel limits the thought. SpeakON closes that gap at the hardware level. The button is the interface. One press, and you’re already speaking.

“Your clearest thought arrives exactly when you can’t type,” said Ryan Zhang, Founder and CEO of SpeakON. “We built the product so that moment doesn’t disappear.”

Not Just a Faster Way to Speak

The AI layer — running through the companion iOS app — handles the gap between how people actually speak and how they need to sound in writing. Filler words, self-corrections, mid-sentence pivots, and informal phrasing are automatically refined into structured, polished output. The result arrives directly in the active app, whether that’s Slack, Gmail, WhatsApp, LinkedIn, or anywhere else — no audio stored, ever.

Most tools deliver what you said. SpeakON delivers what you meant to send.

Existing tools, whether built into the keyboard or offered as standalone apps, still require you to tap, switch, or navigate before you can speak. SpeakON eliminates that friction at the hardware level. The physical button is the interface: press, speak, and polished text arrives in whatever app is open.

Say It. The Right Version Arrives

SpeakON’s tone engine, Attune, lets you choose how your output sounds — Casual, Professional, or Formal. The same spoken input, refined to match the moment.”

You say: “Tell Sarah the meeting’s been moved, I’ll send the new invite.”

Arrives in Gmail: “Hi Sarah, just a quick note — our meeting has been rescheduled. I’ll send the updated calendar invite shortly.”

Available at Launch

• Smart Polish — Raw, unfiltered speech arrives as clear, well-structured text. Filler words, run-ons, and mid-sentence corrections are handled automatically.
• Attune — Context-aware tone engine with four modes: Off, Casual, Cordial, and Formal. Adapts output register to the active app.
• Smart List — Detects structural intent in voice and converts spoken thoughts into organized lists, to-dos, or action items.
• Translation — Speak in one language, output in another. Real-time multilingual output.

Attaches magnetically to any MagSafe-compatible iPhone (iPhone 12 and above). Dedicated microphone, independent of the iPhone’s system mic. Under 26.5g. USB-C fast charging.

Coming Late April

• Refine — Post-output voice editing.
• Dictionary — Personal vocabulary layer for names, terms, and preferred spellings.

Availability

SpeakON is available now in the United States at speakon.app, with the companion app on the App Store.

To mark its U.S. launch, SpeakON has commissioned its debut commercial with Sandwich — the creative studio behind some of the most recognized brand ads in the industry.

About SpeakON
SpeakON builds hardware-software interfaces designed to close the gap between thought and execution. Its first product, a MagSafe AI button for iPhone, captures natural speech and delivers polished, context-aware text directly into any active app. SpeakON is SOC-2 Type 2 certified, HIPAA-compliant, and GDPR-compliant. Founded by Ryan Zhang and headquartered in Singapore, SpeakON is available now in the United States at speakon.app, with the companion app on the App Store.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Minister of Defence, YB Dato’ Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin, completed a Press Walkabout session to review the final preparations for the Defence Services Asia and National Security Asia 2026 exhibition, which is scheduled to take place from 20 to 23 April 2026 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC).

The visit aimed to ensure that all organisational aspects, from logistics involving the 45,000-square-metre exhibition space to security protocol procedures, are at the highest level of readiness.

During the visit, the Minister of Defence toured several key exhibition zones and engaged with officials actively making final preparations after receiving a briefing from DSA Exhibition and Conference Sdn Bhd, the organising company.

To ensure seamless media coverage, the Ministry of Defence, in collaboration with the organiser, has provided a dedicated Media Centre equipped with high-speed broadband facilities and conducive workspaces. The Ministry also emphasised that the safety and comfort of trade visitors, expected to exceed 50,000 participants from 114 countries, remain the highest priority throughout the event.

The DSA & NATSEC Asia 2026 exhibition has been officiated by the Prime Minister, YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, on 20 April 2026. The event will continue with a series of key programmes, including exhibitions by local and international defence industry companies, strategic defence forums, contract signing ceremonies, as well as the exchange of Letters of Intent (LOI) and significant Industrial Collaboration Programme (ICP) cooperation documents.

Also present were the Chief of Defence Force, General Datuk Haji Malek Razak bin Sulaiman, Deputy Minister of Defence, YB Adly bin Zahari, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Defence, Datuk Lokman Hakim bin Ali, top management of the Ministry of Defence, senior civil officers of the Ministry, and Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) personnel.

MACAU, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The St. Regis Bar Macao is pleased to present an exclusive collaboration with Venchi, the esteemed Italian chocolatier with over 145 years of heritage. From April 16, 2026 onwards, this partnership will unveil a bespoke afternoon tea that masterfully infuses Venchi’s signature chocolate craftsmanship into The St. Regis Macao’s storied afternoon tea ritual.

“We are delighted to partner with Venchi, a house that shares our unwavering dedication to artistry, quality, and the creation of memorable indulgences,” said Mr. Stuart Wayne Douglas, General Manager of The St. Regis Macao. “This afternoon tea celebrates the harmony of time-honored tradition and refined flavor, offering our guests a truly sophisticated sensory journey.”

Available daily from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, The St. Regis Bar x Venchi Afternoon Tea features an exquisite selection of savory canapés and sweet pastries, each delicately composed to highlight Venchi’s renowned chocolate varieties. Savory highlights include the Boston Lobster Cocktail with Venchi Chocoviar and classic cocktail sauce, and the Snow Crab Tart with Venchi Piedmont hazelnut. On the sweeter side, guests will savor the Dark Chocolate Mousse (Venchi 75% sphere) and the Sicilian Cannolo with Venchi pistachio — all served alongside freshly baked scones with Devonshire clotted cream, Sicilian lemon curd, and fruit conserves.

The experience is further elevated by a choice of Illy coffee, Tea WG tea or locally sourced teas, with an option to upgrade to two glasses of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut Champagne.

As an added touch of sweetness, every guest who enjoys the Venchi Afternoon Tea will receive an exclusive complimentary chocolate tasting at the Venchi store located at The Londoner Macao, extending the indulgent journey beyond the bar.

Collaboration Details:

• Afternoon Tea Period: Daily, starting April 16, 2026
• Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Price: MOP 538++ for two, includes continuous coffee or tea
  MOP 738++ for two, includes two glasses of Veuve Clicquot Champagne
• Location: Second Floor, The St. Regis Bar at The St. Regis Macao
• Reservations: Recommended
  Tel: +853 2882 8898
  Email: diningreservations.macao@stregis.com
  Website: www.stregisbarmacao.com

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About Venchi

Founded in 1878, Venchi has grown into a global leader in the world of chocolate, exploring it in all its forms – including gelato. With over 145 years of history, we now offer more than 350 chocolate recipes and 90 gelato flavors, always expressing our Italian soul. For us, it’s the ingredients that make the difference. With taste, our chocolate and gelato are the result of a constant commitment to quality: an irreversible journey made of dedication and ingenuity, designed to deliver intense sensory experiences. Selecting only the finest fruits of nature, we craft clean, authentic recipes, interpreted with great creativity, always pushing the boundaries of taste and well-being a little further.

About The St. Regis Macao

The St. Regis Macao is the most prestigious address on the Cotai Strip. The hotel offers 400 exquisitely styled and lavishly appointed guestrooms and features The Manor, where elevates Mediterranean dining in Macau with Executive Sous Chef Michele Dell’ Aquila’s refined cuisine – artisanal seafood, grilled specialties, and crafted cocktails, as well as The St. Regis Bar, an inviting retreat showcasing the full St. Regis Bloody Mary World Collection, including The St. Regis Macao original recipe –Maria do Leste (Mary of the East). The Spa at The St. Regis Macao, on the 38th floor, is Macao’s highest spa, boasting sweeping views of the stunning Cotai Strip and offers a rare retreat, a sensorial escape honoring the art of decadence. For meetings and events, the regal, 628-square meter Astor Ballroom is perfect for gala celebrations, distinguished corporate events or momentous weddings. For more information, please visit: www.stregismacao.com or follow The St. Regis Macao on Facebook, Instagram and WeChat@stregismacao.

Arasan announces the industry’s first ASIL-D Certification for its CAN XL IP. The certification also covers Arasan’s CAN FD IP and CAN 2.0 IP.

SAN JOSE, Calif., Apr. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Arasan Chip Systems, the industry’s leading provider of IP for Mobile and Automobile SoC’s, announced today that its CAN XL IP has achieved the ASIL-D Certification. The CAN  XL IP has been independently certified by SGS-TÜV Saar as ASIL-D, the highest safety level of functional safety defined in ISO 26262, the international standard for functional safety in road vehicles.  

Industry’s First CAN XL and CAN FD IP ASIL-D Certification

The CAN XL IP is backward compatible with the CAN FD and CAN 2.0 standards.  The ASIL-D certification also covers Arasan’s CAN FD IP and CAN 2.0 IP which will continue to be sold as ASIL-D certified independent products. 

Arasan is offering a free upgrade to its CAN XL IP for customers interested in licensing CAN FD until June 30, 2026. The gate count increase from CAN FD to CAN XL is minimal and customers are encouraged to leverage this promotion to adopt the latest version of the CAN Specification, CAN XL. 

“Arasan’s IP have been used extensively in mission critical and life endangering applications in defense, nuclear, aerospace, medical and automotive ADAS SoC’s ” said Ron Mabry, VP of Sales at Arasan. “The ASIL-D Certification attests to our fail safe design philosophy”.

Arasan’s has an extensive portfolio of ASIL-B, ASIL-C and ASIL-D certified products including the MIPI DSI-2 IP for Display, MIPI CSI-2 IP for Camera both of which are seamlessly integrated with the  MIPI D-PHY IP or the MIPI C-PHY IP, JEDEC eMMC IP for storage and UNH Certified automotive grade Ethernet IP when high speed automotive connectivity is required.

For more information, please visit: https://www.arasan.com/product/can-bus-controller-ip/

Availability

ASIL-D certified CAN IP products, including the CAN XL IP, CAN FD IP and CAN 2.0 IP, are available to license immediately from Arasan. Please contact sales@arasan.com to license our CAN IP.

Arasan Chip Systems, founded in 1995 is a provider of IP solutions for mobile storage and connectivity interfaces. Arasan’s focus lies in mobile SoCs, which have evolved to encompass a wide range of applications, from PDAs in the mid-’90s to today’s automobiles, drones, and IoT devices. Arasan remains at the forefront of this “Mobile” evolution, providing standards-based IP that forms the foundation of Mobile SoCs. Over a billion chips have been shipped with Arasan’s IP.

In the news release, Bybit Uncovers AI-Assisted macOS Malware Campaign Targeting Users Searching for Claude Code, issued 21-Apr-2026 by Bybit over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the headline and 9th paragraph have been updated. The complete, corrected release follows:

AI empowered Bybit Security Team Uncovers macOS Malware Campaign Targeting Users Searching for Claude Code

DUBAI, UAE, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, reported that its Security Operations Center (SOC) disclosed findings detailing a sophisticated, multi-stage malware campaign targeting macOS users searching for “Claude Code,” an AI-powered development tool from Anthropic.

The report marks one of the first known disclosures by a centralized crypto exchange (CEX) of an active threat campaign targeting developers via AI tool discovery channels, underscoring the sector’s growing role in frontline cybersecurity intelligence.

First identified in March 2026, the campaign used search engine optimization (SEO) poisoning to elevate a malicious domain to the top of Google search results. Users were redirected to a spoofed installation page designed to closely resemble legitimate documentation, triggering a two-stage attack chain focused on credential harvesting, crypto asset targeting, and persistent system access.

The initial payload, delivered via a Mach-O dropper, deployed an osascript-based infostealer exhibiting characteristics similar to known AMOS and Banshee variants. It executed a multi-phase obfuscation sequence to extract sensitive data including browser credentials, macOS Keychain entries, Telegram sessions, VPN profiles, and cryptocurrency wallet information. Bybit researchers identified targeted access attempts against more than 250 browser-based wallet extensions and multiple desktop wallet applications.

A second-stage payload introduced a C++-based backdoor with advanced evasion capabilities, including sandbox detection and encrypted runtime configurations. The malware established persistence through system-level agents and enabled remote command execution via HTTP-based polling, granting attackers ongoing control over compromised devices.

Bybit’s SOC leveraged AI-assisted workflows across the full malware analysis lifecycle, significantly accelerating response time while maintaining analytical depth. Initial triage and classification of the Mach-O sample were completed within minutes, with models flagging behavioral similarities to known malware families.

AI-assisted reverse engineering and control-flow analysis reduced the time required for  deep inspection of the second-stage backdoor from an estimated six to eight hours to under 40 minutes. At the same time, automated extraction pipelines identified indicators of compromise (IOCs) – including command-and-control infrastructure, file signatures, and behavioral patterns – and mapped them to established threat frameworks.

These capabilities enabled same-day deployment of detection measures. AI-assisted rule generation supported the creation of threat signatures and endpoint detection rules, which analysts validated before being pushed into production environments. AI-generated reporting drafts further reduced turnaround time, allowing threat intelligence outputs to be finalized approximately 70% faster than traditional workflows.

“As one of the first crypto exchanges to publicly document this type of malware campaign, we believe sharing these findings is critical to strengthening collective defense across the industry,” said David Zong, Head of Group Risk Control and Security at Bybit. “Our AI-assisted SOC allows us to move from detection to full kill chain visibility within a single operational window. What used to require a team of analysts working across multiple shifts – decompilation, IOC extraction, report drafting, rule writing – was completed in a single session with AI handling the heavy lifting and our analysts providing judgment and validation.  Looking to the future, we will face an AI war. Using AI to defend against AI is an inevitable trend. Bybit will further increase its investment in AI for security, achieving minute-level threat detection and automated, intelligent emergency response.”

The investigation also revealed social engineering tactics, including fake macOS password prompts used to validate and cache user credentials. In some cases, attackers attempted to replace legitimate crypto wallet applications such as Ledger Live and Trezor Suite with trojanized versions hosted on malicious infrastructure.

The malware targeted a wide range of environments, including Chromium-based browsers, Firefox variants, Safari data, Apple Notes, and local file directories commonly used to store sensitive financial or authentication data.

Bybit identified multiple domains and command-and-control endpoints associated with the campaign, all of which have been defanged for public disclosure. Analysis indicates that attackers relied on intermittent HTTP polling rather than persistent connections, making detection more challenging.

The incident reflects a growing trend of attackers targeting developers through manipulated search results, particularly as AI tools gain mainstream adoption. Developers remain high-value targets due to their access to codebases, infrastructure, and financial systems.

Bybit confirmed that malicious infrastructure was identified on March 12, with full analysis, mitigation, and detection measures completed within the same day. Public disclosure followed on March 20, alongside detailed detection guidance.

#Bybit / #CryptoArk / #NewFinancialPlatform

About Bybit

Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 80 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.

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CHONGQING, China, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Group sets out Six Major Leaps and five doubling targets, with RMB 600 billion in revenue and 1.5 million overseas sales in its sights for 2030.

Changan Group held its Global Strategy Launch and Global Partner Conference in Chongqing on April 21, 2026, presenting its “1+4+4+5” strategic framework to approximately 700 delegates. The strategy reinforces and advances the Group’s Vast Ocean Plan, with a clear ambition: entry into the global automotive top ten and revenue of RMB 600 billion by 2030.

The “1+4+4+5” strategy is built around one vision: to build a world class automotive group with global competitiveness and homegrown core technologies. It is structured around four business pillars, vehicles, components, services, and next generation ecosystem industries, and four transformation priorities: intelligence, green development, globalization, and integration.

Guided by a two step, ten year roadmap, the Group aims to achieve five doublings by 2030 in new energy vehicle (NEV) sales, overseas vehicle sales, total revenue, total profit, and brand value. The 2030 targets include 2.4 million NEV sales, 1.5 million overseas vehicle sales, revenue of RMB 600 billion, placing the Group among the global automotive top 10; and brand value of RMB 200 billion, achieving inclusion among the world’s Top 500 Influential Brands.

“Today we are entering a remarkable new era shaped by profound change and unprecedented opportunity. Every transformation creates the conditions for a new generation of world class enterprises. Changan Group will stay committed to co development and shared prosperity, working with our industry partners with one purpose and one direction, side by side as we move forward.”

— Zhu Huarong, Chairman, Changan Group

Six Major Leaps

To drive the strategy, Changan has defined Six Major Leaps, each representing a measurable shift with defined milestones.

The Experience Leap marks a shift from single-domain smart driving to full-vehicle intelligence. Powered by SDA Intelligence, it builds a proactive safety matrix while delivering an end-to-end protection system for users.

The Power Leap moves from traditional energy to green and high-efficiency solutions, advancing a diversified technology portfolio across hybrid, battery electric and hydrogen powertrains, striving to achieve peak carbon emissions by 2027, and building a full-lifecycle carbon management system.

The Scale Leap expands growth from a single source to multiple drivers, with parallel plans to double sales in both new energy vehicles and overseas markets while developing globally competitive flagship models

The Ecosystem Leap upgrades Changan from a “large industry, small ecosystem” model to a “large industry, large ecosystem” model, building a coordinated ecosystem spanning users, industry and services.

The System Leap shifts from traditional control-and-operations management to modern global management, with a focus on building world-class capabilities in innovation, talent and management.

The Value Leap marks Changan’s full transition toward an intelligent, low-carbon mobility technology company, to deliver all-round gains in economic, industrial, brand and societal value.

Globalization: Three Major Plans

Guided by the “1+4+4+5” strategy, Changan Group is advancing three major plans: the Green Plan for new energy, the Intelligent Plan for smart mobility, and the Vast Ocean Plan for globalization. Together, these initiatives are accelerating the Group’s transformation into a leader in intelligent, low carbon mobility technologies.

The Green Plan is progressing steadily, strengthening Changan Group’s core NEV technologies and embedding sustainability across product design, manufacturing, and recycling. This approach supports lower carbon emissions across the full vehicle lifecycle. The Intelligent Plan is accelerating execution, delivering ultra safe intelligent mobility solutions for users.
 

The Vast Ocean Plan is gathering pace as Changan continues to advancing its global market development strategy. Guided by principles of long term development, localization, systemization, and integrated ESG, the Group is moving beyond product exports toward comprehensive brand globalization and industrial globalization.

Foundations

The strategy is built on a strong base. In 2025, Changan Group posted 2.913 million vehicle sales, up 8.5 percent year on year, with NEV sales exceeding 1.1 million units. The Group has ranked first in China’s National Enterprise Technology Center evaluation for 14 consecutive years. Its 24,000-strong global R&D team has filed 20,935 patents, 71 percent of them invention patents, and participated in the formulation of 408 standards.

Changan currently sells in 118 countries through 1,124 outlets, with 22 overseas manufacturing bases and combined capacity of 350,000 units. Overseas sales crossed 100,000 units in a single month for the first time in March 2026.

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