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Doubleview Gold Corp. Announces Filing of Preliminary Economic Assessment Technical Report for the Hat Project

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Vancouver, British Columbia – Newsfile Corp. – April 14, 2026 – Doubleview Gold Corp. (TSXV: DBG) (OTCQB: DBLVF) (FSE: 1D4) (“Doubleview” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has filed the independent National Instrument 43-101 Technical Report entitled “Preliminary Economic Assessment of the Hat Polymetallic Project, British Columbia, Canada” (the “Technical Report”) on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and it can also be viewed on the Company’s website at www.doubleview.ca. The Technical Report supports the positive Preliminary Economic Assessment (“PEA”) results for the Company’s 100%-owned Hat polymetallic porphyry project (“Hat” or the “Project”), located in northwestern British Columbia, as announced on March 2, 2026 and clarified on March 23, 2026.

The PEA demonstrates robust project economics for the Hat Project, including:

NPV:

  • After-tax NPV(5%) of C$6.73 billion and IRR of 23% at Consensus Metal Prices
  • After-tax NPV(5%) of C$13.53 billion and IRR of 39% at Spot Metal Prices

NPV Including scandium and the associated processing circuit:

  • After-tax NPV(5%) of C$7.27 billion and IRR of 19% at Consensus Metal Prices
  • After-tax NPV(5%) of C$14.85 billion and IRR of 32% at Spot Metal Prices

Three processing scenarios were evaluated-Scenario A1 (A1) a Cu-Au-Ag-Co flotation base case using current testwork recoveries1, Scenario A2 (A2), the same base case using expected recoveries1, and Scenario B (B), a Cu-Au-Ag-Co flowsheet with an added hydrometallurgical circuit and scandium recovery circuit, with results indicating the Project is financially attractive even without the scandium component.

Highlights:

  • Robust Project Economics: The PEA demonstrates a high-margin operation with an After-Tax NPV(5%) of C$4.96 billion (A1), C$6.73 billion (A2), or C$7.27 billion (B), and an IRR of 19% (A1), 23% (A2), or 19% (B) at analyst consensus metal prices2. Using a spot-price scenario3, the Project delivers a compelling after-tax NPV(5%) of C$11.05 billion (A1), C13.53 billion (A2), or C$14.85 billion (B) and an IRR of 34% (A1), 39% (A2), or 32% (B).
  • Sensitivity Highlight: Project economics show the greatest leverage to overall metal prices, with NPV (5%) ranging from C$3.2 billion to C$10.2 billion (IRR: 14%-32%) at ±20% on all metals; even under additional +20% CAPEX and +20% OPEX sensitivities, applied on top of a 25% contingency already embedded in the base case, all scenarios deliver IRRs of 16% or better, and Scenario B provides additional scandium oxide upside with NPV(5%) of C$6.5 billion-C$8.1 billion (IRR: 18%-20%) at ±40% metal price.
  • Scale and Longevity: The mine plan supports a multi-decade life of 25 years at a 120,000 tonnes-per-day processing rate, underpinned by a resource base of 609 Mt at 0.43% CuEq4 in the Measured and Indicated categories and 503 Mt at 0.41% CuEq4 in the Inferred category.
  • High-Output Production Profile B: Envisioned as a conventional large-scale open-pit operation, the Project is expected to produce an average of over 74 kt of copper, 254 koz of gold, 376 koz of silver and 2.7 kt of cobalt annually during the first 10 years, with life-of-mine (LOM) average production of 67.6 kt Cu, 217 koz Au, 348 koz Ag, 2.5 kt Co, and 128 tonnes of scandium oxide per year. (NOTE: based on publicly reported 2024 North American cobalt mine production of approximately 3,800-4,000 tonnes (Natural Resources Canada; U.S. Geological Survey), the projected cobalt output is estimated to represent approximately 69% of current regional mined supply).
  • Strategic Importance for Critical Minerals: The Project is positioned as a primary North American source of copper, scandium, and cobalt. With approximately 2.42 billion pounds of copper, 80 million pounds of cobalt and 2,415 tonnes of scandium oxide contained5 in the Measured and Indicated categories, the Project represents an important discovery of critical minerals.
  • Stable, Supportive Jurisdiction: Located in a premier mining district in British Columbia, the Project benefits from a stable regulatory environment. The Company is committed to engaging with local First Nations in a respectful manner and to working toward positive and constructive relationships as the Project advances.
  • Catalyst for Development: The PEA serves as the technical foundation for an immediate transition into a Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS), providing a clear roadmap for early works and permitting activities in 2026 and 2027.

Farshad Shirvani, President and CEO of Doubleview Gold Corp., commented: “The filing of the full PEA Technical Report solidifies the robust economics outlined in March. With an after-tax NPV(5%) reaching up to C$7.27 billion at consensus prices and up to C$14.85 billion at spot prices, we believe the Hat Project is emerging as a Tier 1 asset. It is a large-scale, long-life polymetallic opportunity in a premier jurisdiction with strong exposure to critical metals including copper, scandium and cobalt. We look forward to advancing this strategic asset toward pre-feasibility while continuing to unlock value from its copper, gold, scandium and cobalt potential.”

The Company cautions that the PEA is preliminary in nature and includes inferred mineral resources that are considered too speculative geologically to have the economic considerations applied to them that would enable them to be categorized as mineral reserves. There is no certainty that the PEA will be realized. Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.

Qualified Persons
The Technical Report was prepared in accordance with National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects. The scientific and technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by the following Qualified Persons, each responsible for their respective areas of the Technical Report:

  • Tomasz Wawruch – Geology and Mineral Resource Estimate
  • Shervin Teymouri – Mining engineering, capital and operating cost estimates, financial analysis
  • Andrew Carter – Metallurgical testwork, recovery assumptions, and process metallurgy
  • Andre de Ruijter – Process design, plant engineering, and process capital and operating costs
  • Franky Li – Tailings management and tailings storage facility design
  • Jayesh Rami – Site infrastructure, civil works, access roads, and supporting facilities

Doubleview acknowledges that the Project is located on the traditional territories of the Tahltan Nation and the Taku River Tlingit First Nation, and recognizes their enduring relationship to and stewardship of the land and waters. Doubleview is committed to respectful, transparent, and ongoing engagement with First Nations and local communities whose territories overlap the Project area and access routes, with a focus on protecting water and the environment and advancing responsible development.

Readers are encouraged to review the full Technical Report on the Company’s website at www.doubleview.ca and on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca for complete details, assumptions, risks, sensitivities, and qualifications.

About Doubleview Gold Corp.
Doubleview Gold Corp., a mineral resource exploration and development company based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, is publicly traded on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV: DBG), the OTCQB (DBLVF), the Berlin Stock Exchange (GER: A1W038), and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (1D4). Doubleview identifies, acquires, and finances precious and base metal exploration projects in North America, particularly in British Columbia. The Company increases shareholder value through the acquisition and exploration of quality gold, copper, cobalt, scandium, and silver properties-collectively critical minerals-and through the application of advanced, state-of-the-art exploration methods. Doubleview’s portfolio of strategic properties provides diversification and mitigates investment risk.

On behalf of the Board of Directors,
Farshad Shirvani
President & CEO

On behalf of the Board of Directors,
Farshad Shirvani, President & Chief Executive Officer

For further information please contact:
Doubleview Gold Corp
Vancouver, BC Farshad Shirvani
President & CEO

Institutional Line: (604) 607-5470
T: (604) 678-9587
E: corporate@doubleview.ca

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Certain of the statements made and information contained herein may constitute “forward-looking information.” In particular references to the Mineral Resource Estimate and future work programs or expectations on the quality or results of such work programs are subject to risks associated with operations on the property, exploration activity generally, equipment limitations and availability, as well as other risks that we may not be currently aware of. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Except as required under applicable securities legislation, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

Ulike Joins the Smartwater x Coachella VIP Gifting Ecosystem at Sonic Desert, the Festival’s Most Exclusive Experience

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LOS ANGELES, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ulike’s distinct brand personality — trend-forward, premium, and lifestyle-led — has driven the brand to participate in one of the world’s largest, most popular, and most lucrative music festivals: Coachella. Ulike has joined the bottled water brand Smartwater as a gifting partner among other lifestyle brands.


The Smartwater x Ulike partnership is taking place at the Sonic Desert at Coachella, a highly curated, invite-only event that’s one of the most anticipated and exclusive experiences of the three-day festival. Coachella Magazine accurately describes it as “the highly curated, application-only gathering blends music, fashion, beauty, and immersive brand activations into a single, camera-ready experience.”

Inclusion in the Smartwater x Coachella VIP gifting ecosystem entails the advanced Ulike Air 10 in the VIP Coca-Cola / Smartwater gift bags, positioned alongside other high-quality lifestyle products. The Air 10 is the brand’s most advanced IPL hair removal device, featuring Sapphire Ice Cooling technology for a painless experience and delivering salon-quality results.

The gift bags are available at all on-site touchpoints, seamlessly integrating Ulike into a premium lifestyle ecosystem already defined by wellness, hydration, and performance. The concept behind gifting the Ulike Air 10 at Coachella stems from the device’s ability to deliver long-term self-care that extends beyond the high-energy event, helping to combat festival fatigue.

The RSVP-only Sonic Desert draws an elite mix of celebrities, creators, tastemakers, and industry insiders, making it one of the most talked-about off-festival gatherings of the weekend. The curated guest list and immersive brand environment create a natural backdrop for authentic content: a space where scale meets intimacy, and every moment is camera-ready.

The activation introduces a modern “reset ritual” for creators navigating high-energy environments, consistent with Ulike’s commitment to wellness and self-care. Ulike has always reframed hair removal as part of a broader self-care system, one that supports confidence, readiness, and effortless presentation in fast-paced, highly visible moments.

Leona Liu, General Manager at Ulike, remarked, “Ulike’s inclusion at Coachella is more than just a brand partnership. It’s a reflection of the values the brand has always championed: promoting year-round wellness so everyone can step into their most confident self.”

Festival season demands extra confidence, and the Smartwater x Coachella VIP gifting ecosystem positions Ulike at one of the highest-visibility moments of the year. The themes surrounding Sonic Desert are precisely the ones Ulike has consistently and passionately upheld over the years. The event has carved out an identity focused on experience, aesthetics, and community over scale. Ulike is values-aligned with the event’s ethos, naturally integrating into this unique intersection of self-care, lifestyle, and creator culture.

About Ulike
Since 2013, Ulike has harnessed the power of clinical technology to produce luxurious, comfortable, and cost-effective IPL at-home hair removal devices. FDA-cleared, clinically tested, and dermatologist-recommended, Ulike devices feature the latest IPL and Sapphire Ice Cooling technologies, providing an excellent alternative to laser treatment for long-lasting hair removal from head to toe. Since its inception, the brand has grown into a global leader in IPL at-home beauty devices, with over 8 million units sold across 49 countries and regions worldwide. As a beauty-tech innovator, Ulike allocates 30% of its annual profits to research and development, securing over 1000 global patents and achieving international success.

Discover more at ulike.com

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The “Awakening Moment” for Agents: EverOS Brand Upgrade and Public Beta Launches the Era of Self-Evolving Memory

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SAN MATEO, Calif., April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As a new generation of proactive, execution-oriented agents (such as OpenClaw and Hermes) surges, AI is undergoing a paradigm shift—from being a “passive tool” to becoming a “Self-Evolving entity.” However, constrained by context window limits and memory deficits, existing agents struggle to reuse experience and evolve autonomously in complex tasks.

At this critical juncture, the EverMind team announces a major brand upgrade and the global public beta of EverOS, the industry’s first memory layer designed specifically for self-evolving agents. Adapting to the revolution brought by AI Coding, EverOS breaks the traditional infrastructure mold, rebuilding itself as a next-generation foundation natively suited for seamless agent invocation. Backed by core algorithms featured at the ACL 2026 conference and a pioneering Skills Evolution Engine, EverOS empowers agents to automatically distill skills from interactions, boosting the success rate of complex tasks by up to 234.8%.

This is not just an infrastructure overhaul; it is the injection of a “digital soul” capable of continual learning, officially opening the prologue to agent awakening.

For more information, please visit:

  • Website: everos.evermind.ai
  • GitHub: github.com/EverMind-AI/EverOS 

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Why Has AI Memory Suddenly Become the Industry’s Lifeline?

Over the past year, the trajectory of Large Language Models (LLMs) hit a clear inflection point: the arms race for parameter scale is slowing down, while the battle for Harness Engineering and “Memory Mechanisms” is intensifying. The industry is trying to solve a hardcore engineering problem: How do we help AI break through context window limits, achieve personalization and behavioral consistency, and enable self-evolution?

The answer lies in the convergence of three forces:

  • Context Window Limits and Cost Black Holes: Pumping hundreds of thousands of tokens into an API call for every interaction leads to soaring Time To First Token (TTFT) and astronomical inference costs.
  • The Rise of Execution Agents: Agents are shifting from “chat boxes” to “digital colleagues.” A proactive agent must deeply understand user preferences and maintain state across different task cycles.
  • The Mission of Next-Gen AI: True intelligence grows through interaction. AI must evolve continuously based on feedback from humans, other agents, and simulated environments.

The Hardcore Solution of EverOS: Reconstructing the Agent Memory Foundation

Instead of patching existing RAG frameworks, EverMind tackled the problem from first principles, resulting in four breakthrough innovations:

1. Self-Evolving Agent Memory: The Secret Weapon Behind Surging Success Rates

EverOS introduces a pipeline that turns raw experience into reusable skills.

  • Agent Case Extraction: Automatically extracts Task Intent, Approach, Key Insights, and Quality Scores from completed tasks.
  • Semantic Clustering: Groups similar task experiences via vector-based semantic clustering.
  • Agent Skill Emergence: Distills clustered experiences into Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Skills evolve incrementally—successes reinforce steps, while failures add trap warnings.

According to the EvoAgentBench evaluation framework developed by EverMind, implementing the Skills self-evolution strategy yielded a massive 234.8% relative increase in task success rates for software engineering problems using a 27B model, allowing it to match the performance of a 397B model.

2. mRAG Hybrid Retrieval Architecture: Breaking Modal Barriers

EverOS introduces a Multimodal Retrieval-Augmented Generation (mRAG) strategy. It natively parses and stores diverse data types (PDFs, images, Word docs, spreadsheets, URLs) via a single API. Its hybrid retrieval fuses dense semantic vectors, sparse keyword matching, and multimodal alignment, ensuring that agents can accurately recall complex, cross-modal context.

3. HyperMem Architecture: The Hypergraph Memory Network Recognized by ACL 2026

Addressing cross-time associations and multi-hop reasoning, EverOS abandons flat vector databases for an innovative hypergraph structure. Based on the paper “HyperMem: Hypergraph Memory for Long-term Conversations” (accepted at ACL 2026), this architecture allows a single hyperedge to connect multiple nodes, perfectly capturing complex real-world entity relationships with ultra-low latency.

4. Smooth Developer Experience: Transparent Management and Playgrounds

EverOS offers a highly restrained RESTful API and smooth data migration paths. The EverOS Cloud Platform features intuitive Playgrounds:

  • Coding Playground: Integrated with Google Colab for immersive API testing.
  • Chat Playground: A visual comparison window demonstrating how EverOS memory transforms standard LLM responses into highly personalized interactions.

The AGI Endgame: From “Swiss Army Knife” to “Digital Soul”

Current LLMs are like incredibly sharp Swiss Army knives—powerful, but cold tools that forget you the moment you put them away. Giving AI a consistent, personalized, and evolving memory is akin to giving it a “digital soul.”

When your OpenClaw agent remembers your coding habits through the Skills engine, accurately retrieves a whiteboard sketch from three months ago via mRAG, and forms a tailored execution blueprint through trial and error, it ceases to be a replaceable API endpoint. It becomes a digital partner that truly understands you.

Regardless of how industry trends shift, EverMind has consistently advanced toward the AGI endgame: from building long-term memory benchmarks, to breaking through 100M context windows, to constructing end-to-end continual evolution architectures, and now to multimodal and Skills self-evolution capabilities for agents. When AGI arrives and we command agent armies to serve our work and lives, it may well be EverOS—this memory hub—that provides a persistent, consistent, and secure home for our digital souls.

Join the Co-Creation: Global Call for Use Cases and Plugins

During the public beta, EverMind is launching the Global Developer Community Co-Creation Plan. We invite developers, researchers, and geeks to build innovative applications in vertical domains and develop creative plugins for execution agents like OpenClaw. EverMind will award the Top 5 Contributors each quarter with substantial EverOS commercial Credit quotas, exclusive technical support, and global promotion.

Start your journey today:

  • Register: Visit everos.evermind.ai to create a developer account.
  • Claude Code: Run install memory plugin from https://github.com/EverMind-AI/evermem-claude-code 
  • OpenClaw: Tell your agent to install the EverOS SKILL.md plugin (for open-source local deployment users).

Inject the first line of “soul” code into your Agent today. 

PettiChat Launches World’s First Real-Time Pet Translator on Kickstarter: Start a Real Conversation with Your Pet

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HONG KONG, April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — For thousands of years, humans and pets have lived together, yet a “language barrier” remained. We often guess why a cat meows at a window or why a dog barks at midnight, relying mostly on intuition. Today, PettiChat changes that. Launching on Kickstarter, this wearable pet translator turns the dream of “talking to your pet” into a reality.

Understand Them, and Let Them Understand You

This is a true two-way conversation. PettiChat not only translates pet sounds into human language but also turns your words into sounds pets instinctively recognize. Weighing only 27g, the device delivers accurate real-time translations in just 1.2 seconds. Behind this speed is a specialized AI model trained on over one million vocal and behavior samples, achieving a high accuracy rate of 94.6%.

Smarter AI Learning and Constant Safety

Every pet is unique. PettiChat features AI Adaptive Learning, allowing it to gradually learn a pet’s specific vocal habits over time—the more it’s worn, the more accurate it becomes. Through the companion app’s chat history, owners can revisit conversation details at any time, ensuring no precious moment is missed. Additionally, an integrated location tracking feature provides 24/7 safety and peace of mind.

Built by Experts from World-Class Universities

This breakthrough comes from a team with deep academic roots. The core members of PettiChat graduated from top global institutions, including the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), UIUC, and Zhejiang University. Sharing a similar academic lineage with the founders of DeepSeek and Unitree Robotics, these AI experts spent two years testing the device on over one thousand real cats and dogs. Their goal is simple: to use technology to deepen the bond between humans and their pets.

“Every pet has its own language. We are just helping them speak it,” says the team. With $1 million in Angel funding, the project ensures high-quality production and reliable delivery.

Exclusive Kickstarter Rewards

PettiChat is now available for global pre-orders on Kickstarter. To reward early supporters, the project is offering limited “Super Early Bird” slots for just $119 (40% off), along with priority shipping guarantees: Buy on Kickstarter

About PettiChat

PettiChat is a tech innovation company focused on AI for animal science. Inspired by research from Google DeepMind, PettiChat is building the world’s first Animal Behavior World Model – PETTI. The company is dedicated to introducing cutting-edge multimodal large model architectures to the animal sciences, transforming massive biological signals into the 100-billion parameter scale PETTI model. With PETTI model, animal behaviors will become predictable with tokens.

By tackling the theoretical “no-man’s land” where Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) meets biological intelligence, PettiChat aims to reveal the mathematical essence of universal behavior across different life forms. These innovations will eventually expand into pet health, smart herd management, and wildlife protection. PettiChat’s mission is to bring the warmth of technology to every home, fostering more scientific and intimate companionship based on deep understanding.

Official Website: pettichat.com
Instagram: @pettichat
Facebook: @pettichat
YouTube: @pettichat

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Talia
+86 19357665320
pettichatofficial@gmail.com 

ETS, Khan Academy and TED Announce New Institute to Reimagine Higher Education for the AI Age

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The new Khan TED Institute will expand access to worldclass learning and career pathways, developed in partnership with leading corporates including Google, Microsoft, Accenture, Bain & Company, McKinsey and Replit. 

VANCOUVER, BC, April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today at the TED conference in Vancouver, the nonprofit organizations ETS, Khan Academy and TED will announce a joint plan to launch the Khan TED Institute, a new higher education collaboration designed for an AI‑driven era. The Khan TED Institute aims to prepare learners for the next generation of jobs while cultivating the uniquely human skills required to thrive in work, life, and society amid rapid technological change. 

Together, the three nonprofits bring complementary strengths — Khan Academy’s world-class learning platform, TED’s curated community of leading thinkers and transformative ideas, and ETS’s trusted expertise in measuring skills — to pioneer a bold vision for the future of higher education. 

The Khan TED Institute plans to offer learning built for a fast‑changing world, combining deep academic foundations, applied artificial intelligence, and development of the durable soft skills employers value most — skills that carry beyond the workplace into lifle. The intent of the program is to be as accessible as possible, at a cost under $10,000. Applications are expected to open in 12 to 18 months. 

“We’re at a moment when education and the world are evolving quickly, and people need new ways to learn, build and demonstrate their capabilities,” said Sal Khan, founder and CEO of Khan Academy and TED Vision Steward. “Khan Academy’s mission has always been to make world-class education accessible to all. The Khan TED Institute is an extension of that vision to higher education, creating new paths that help more people find meaningful ways to contribute to the world around them.”

Once enrolled, students will advance based on measures of real competency rather than seat time, enabling personalized pacing while ensuring every learner leaves with verified competencies. The inaugural program will be organized around three pillars:

  • Core knowledge in mathematics, statistics, economics, computer science, science, history, and writing.
  • Applied AI skills, including AI‑assisted app development, financial modeling, building AI agents, and team‑based deployment projects.
  • Communication and leadership, developed through structured collaboration, peer tutoring, dialogue sessions, and public speaking.

“What’s inspiring is learning that leads to real world opportunity,” said Amit Sevak, CEO of ETS. “This collaboration helps open new pathways into the AI economy where skill‑based measurement becomes the critical link between learning and livelihood.”  

To ensure deep relevance with the rapidly changing nature of work, corporate partnerships are vital to the Khan TED Institute’s design. Corporate thought partners including Google, Microsoft, Accenture, Bain & Company, McKinsey and Replit will help shape the program and competency signals — ensuring the program stays aligned with the skills employers value most. 

The Khan TED Institute also aims to bring together a global community of peers — including the millions of students and educators who already engage with TED’s education initiative TED-Ed — with the broader TED network of thinkers and leaders. Through live talks, Q&A sessions, and community‑based learning, students will connect ideas to real‑world challenges and opportunities.

“For nearly 40 years, TED has been connecting people with powerful ideas — and in the process, quietly educating millions,” said Logan McClure Davda, CEO of TED. “At a time when learning is changing quickly, we now need new ways to help people engage with ideas, develop judgment, and apply what they learn. The Khan TED Institute is an effort to expand what education can look like in the age of AI.”

To learn more about the Khan TED Institute and express interest as a student, corporate partner, educator or philanthropist, please visit Khan TED Institute and join us in building something transformative.

About ETS
ETS is a global education and talent solutions organization enabling lifelong learners to be future ready. Our mission — advancing the science of measurement to power human progress — ensures our focus to enable everyone, everywhere, to demonstrate their skills and chart their path to future readiness for life. We are committed to readying 100M+ people for the next generation of jobs by 2035. We deliver on this commitment through trusted assessments and skills solutions — including TOEFL, TOEIC, GRE, Praxis and Futurenav — and groundbreaking initiatives powered by our Research Institute. With a robust global footprint, including subsidiaries (PSI), offices and operations in more than 200 countries and territories, we help over 50 million individuals each year measure their proficiency and unlock new opportunities. Discover how we expand our worldwide impact: www.ets.org

About Khan Academy
Khan Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission of providing a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. Since 2008, Khan Academy has provided an education safety net for the world, a free platform designed to provide global access to high-quality learning for students and resources for teachers. Khan Academy partners with school districts in the United States and works with school systems in countries around the world, providing tools that personalize education. Khan Academy is at the forefront of using AI in education to support students while ensuring teachers remain at the heart of the classroom. Worldwide, more than 200 million registered learners have used Khan Academy in 190 countries and more than 50 languages. For more information, see research findings about Khan Academy and our press center.

About TED
TED is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to discovering, debating and spreading ideas that spark conversation, deepen understanding and drive meaningful change. The organization is devoted to curiosity, reason, wonder and the pursuit of knowledge — without an agenda. 

TED began in 1984 as a conference about Technology, Entertainment and Design, and today it spans worldwide communities and initiatives exploring everything from science and business to education, arts and global issues. TED’s format has expanded to include podcasts, short video series, animated educational lessons (TED-Ed), independently run TEDx events, the multi-billion dollar collaborative philanthropic initiative The Audacious Project; and the climate solution initiative, Countdown. View a full list of TED’s programs and initiatives.

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ARBOR, DeepX, and MemryX Introduce AI-Powered Baggage Monitoring Solution for Airports

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FREMONT, Calif., April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ARBOR Technology Corp., a global leader in industrial IoT and edge AI computing solutions, in collaboration with DeepX (Deepxhub.com) and MemryX (MemryX.com), announced an AI-powered baggage monitoring solution that brings real-time intelligence to airport operations through edge AI.

ARBOR, DeepX, and MemryX Introduce AI-Powered Baggage Monitoring Solution for Airports
ARBOR, DeepX, and MemryX Introduce AI-Powered Baggage Monitoring Solution for Airports

Modern airports handle high volumes of baggage across complex conveyor systems, where limited visibility and delayed response can lead to disruptions and inefficiencies. Conventional monitoring approaches – dependent on manual oversight or centralized analytics – often fall short in speed and scalability.

At the core of the solution is ARBOR’s ARES-1983H-AI, an industrial-grade edge AI platform purpose-built for 24/7 operation in harsh and space-constrained environments such as airport baggage handling areas. The platform is designed to ensure reliable, maintenance-free performance under conditions involving vibration, dust, and temperature variation.

DeepX contributes its advanced AI-based computer vision technology, enabling accurate detection of baggage flow conditions, including jams, pile-ups, and congestion across conveyor systems. This allows operators to gain immediate visibility into operational disruptions and respond proactively.

MemryX enhances the solution with its MX3 M.2 AI Accelerator Module, delivering high-performance, energy-efficient inference at the edge. Supported by public SDK with open-source model, MemryX simplifies AI deployment while ensuring low latency and optimized processing efficiency.

Together, ARBOR, DeepX, and MemryX provide a scalable edge AI solution that delivers end-to-end visibility across the baggage handling process. Real-time alerts and intuitive dashboards empower operators to act quickly, improving efficiency and passenger experience.

This solution supports deployment across terminals and allows future expansion through AI upgrades and cloud integration, helping airports build smarter, more resilient infrastructure.

RETOPIA SALON, Founded by Former HYBE Executives, Launches U.S. Global Auditions to Discover Next-Generation K-Pop Stars

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LOS ANGELES, April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — RETOPIA SALON, an entertainment company founded by key former HYBE executives behind the global success of BTS, has announced the launch of its U.S. global audition tour to discover the next generation of K-pop group members.

RETOPIA SALON, Founded by Former HYBE Executives, Launches U.S. Global Auditions to Discover Next-Generation K-Pop Stars
RETOPIA SALON, Founded by Former HYBE Executives, Launches U.S. Global Auditions to Discover Next-Generation K-Pop Stars

The company will host the “2026 RETOPIA SALON GLOBAL AUDITION: USA & CANADA” across May and June. The large-scale global project aims to select the final members for RETOPIA SALON’s first boy group, scheduled to debut in 2027, while also identifying talent for a future girl group launch.

The U.S. audition schedule is as follows (local time):

  • May 29 (Fri) — Orange County, California (BBCat Afterschool)
  • May 30 (Sat) — Los Angeles, California (NK Dance Studio & Eulogia’s Studio)
  • May 30 (Sat) — Orange County, California (STAGE X STUDIO)
  • June 2 (Tue) — Honolulu, Hawaii (Honolulu Dance Studio)

Applicants born between 2008 and 2014 are eligible to participate, regardless of gender or nationality. Participants may apply in one of the following categories: vocal, rap, dance, or acting.

“Under our vision, ‘Make Dreams Real,’ RETOPIA SALON is committed to nurturing the next generation of artists based on our experience in the entertainment industry,” said Bang Woo Jung, CEO of RETOPIA SALON. “Through this global audition, we look forward to discovering talented individuals and hope it will serve as a meaningful first step for those aspiring to perform on the global stage.”

In addition to the United States, RETOPIA SALON is conducting global auditions across 18 cities worldwide, including Japan (Sendai, Okinawa, Osaka, Kyoto, Tokyo, Chiba, Fukuoka), Indonesia (Jakarta, Bandung), Thailand (Bangkok, Chiang Mai), Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane), and Canada (Toronto).

Further details about the audition are available via RETOPIA SALON’s official social media channels and local partner academies.
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About RETOPIA SALON

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XEV Dismantles the Dealership Model: New “Hardware + Service” Ecosystem Separates Vehicle Cost from Power and Slashes EV Entry Prices in Europe

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TURIN, ITALY – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 April 2026 – The traditional automotive model is obsolete. It is rigid, capital-heavy, and dependent on massive dealership inventories that drive up costs for the consumer. XEV is now challenging that legacy structure with the rollout of its Customer-to-Manufacturer (C2M) ecosystem. By launching the world’s first mass-customization project for micro electric vehicles, including the flagship XEV YOYO, the company allows European drivers to order personalized vehicles directly. This approach eliminates the inventory burden and introduces a “Battery-as-a-Service” model that removes the two biggest barriers to EV adoption. Those barriers are high upfront costs and residual value risk.

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Decoupling the Battery from the Price Tag

For decades, the battery has been the most expensive single component of an electric car. It is also the component most likely to depreciate. XEV’s innovative business model fundamentally alters this equation by separating the vehicle (hardware) from the battery (service).

Customers purchase the car but lease the energy capacity. This strategy significantly lowers the initial purchase price. It makes premium urban mobility accessible to a broader demographic. This ranges from young professionals seeking their first vehicle to fleet operators managing tight margins.

“We are not just manufacturing cars. We are redefining vehicle ownership,” says the XEV leadership team. “Our goal is to make car production as flexible as smartphone manufacturing. We give users exactly what they need for city living without the financial weight of traditional ownership.”

3 Minutes to Full Power: Solving the Charging Crisis

Range anxiety remains a critical hurdle for European EVs. This is particularly true for drivers without private home charging infrastructure. XEV addresses this with its proprietary battery swapping network.

The XEV YOYO and the upcoming XEV XPRESSION are engineered with a modular battery system. Instead of waiting hours at a charging point, drivers pull into a dedicated station. They complete a fully automated battery replacement in approximately three minutes.

This “SWAPPING” technology does more than save time. It improves operational efficiency for commercial users and ensures the vehicle is immune to battery degradation. Since the driver does not own the battery, they never have to worry about the cell’s lifespan affecting the car’s resale value. This creates a “Zero Usage Anxiety” experience for the owner.

Data-Driven Customization: The End of “One Size Fits All”

The XEV lineup is purpose-built for the narrow streets and high congestion of European cities. With a compact footprint of roughly 2.5 meters, the YOYO navigates historic city centers with ease. However, small size does not mean limited options.

Unlike legacy automakers that push stock inventory, XEV utilizes a data-driven C2M model. Users configure their vehicles via an online platform. They select distinct exterior colors, interior materials, wheel designs, and specific features. This user input triggers a flexible production process that creates a customizable car tailored to specific tastes. XEV uses the massive data generated from these customization choices to refine future designs and forecast market trends with precision.

Commercial Application: Powering the Last-Mile Economy

The flexibility of the XEV platform extends well beyond personal commuting. It is designed to serve the booming last-mile economy. The platform supports last-mile delivery vehicles and shared mobility fleets.

XEV provides specialized enclosed cargo options for logistics companies. The vehicle can even be customized for small business applications, such as mobile coffee carts or retail trucks. For small business owners, the vehicle serves as a mobile asset that can be configured for specific trades, effectively lowering the barrier to entry for entrepreneurs.

XEV has already initiated pilot projects with major European logistics firms to prove the model’s viability for high-frequency urban commuting and commercial delivery. For car-sharing services, the high utilization rates and low maintenance needs of the YOYO make it an ideal asset for time-based rental fleets. The modular design further supports this eco-friendly lifecycle by facilitating easy repair and part upgrades. This extends the product lifespan and reduces waste compared to traditional vehicles that are often scrapped when a single major system fails.

A Strategic Supply Chain for a New Era

XEV achieves this level of flexibility through a strategic manufacturing model. The company adopts a capital-light approach that relies on deep collaboration with mature Asian automotive supply chains. This ensures rigorous quality control and cost efficiency without the bloating of traditional manufacturing.

Simultaneously, XEV is committed to European localization. The company is currently establishing assembly hubs and battery swapping networks across Europe to better serve local demand. This dual approach allows XEV to combine global manufacturing power with local market responsiveness. It ensures that while the technology is global, the support and infrastructure are local.

Availability

Sales and deliveries of the XEV YOYO have commenced in selected European markets, including Italy and Germany. The company continues to expand its infrastructure to support the growing network of users who demand a smarter and cleaner way to move through their cities.

For more information on the YOYO and the battery-swapping network, visit https://www.xev-global.com/yoyo or explore the upcoming XPRESSION model at https://www.xev-global.com/xpression.
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About XEV

XEV is an innovative electric vehicle company committed to transforming the way cars are designed, built, and owned. Through its direct-to-consumer (DTC) online customization platform and a flexible production system, XEV integrates personalized user demand with modular smart manufacturing. The company’s mission is to make electric vehicles accessible and lifestyle-aligned for everyone. It drives the transition toward sustainable and personalized mobility. XEV positions itself not just as a manufacturer but as a global leader in urban electric mobility solutions.

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