Bringing Wireless Collaboration from Meeting Rooms to AI-Powered Immersive Experiences

TAIPEI, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Astrogate Inc., a leading provider of wireless collaboration solutions, today announced that its ASTROS wireless conferencing system has successfully integrated with AR smart glasses developed by Jorjin Technologies. This strategic integration extends ASTROS’ application beyond meeting rooms and classrooms into emerging AI and immersive environments, enabling more flexible smart workspaces and enhanced learning experiences.

In modern enterprise and education environments, BYOM and BYOD have become essential collaboration models. ASTROS enables seamless wireless BYOM and BYOD experiences, allowing users to instantly share content to displays without cables or complex setup. This capability lays the foundation for next-generation applications powered by AI and augmented reality.

As AI and immersive technologies continue to evolve, the demand for more intuitive and dynamic information interaction is rapidly increasing. With the integration of Jorjin’s AR smart glasses, visual content and data can now be directly overlaid into the user’s field of view. Both on-site and remote participants can simultaneously access the same real-time perspective, creating a more immersive and intuitive collaboration experience.

Fong Ho, Senior Vice President of Global Brand Business at Astrogate Inc., commented:“Rooted in Taiwan’s strong R&D and manufacturing capabilities, Astrogate is committed to making collaboration more flexible and intuitive. Through our partnership with Jorjin, ASTROS is no longer limited to meeting rooms—it now extends into AR and AI-driven application scenarios, enabling seamless information flow across devices and spaces.”

Vince Hsu, Senior Vice President at Jorjin Technologies, added: “Jorjin has long been dedicated to advancing AR smart glasses and wearable technologies, with applications spanning industrial, medical, and remote collaboration sectors. By integrating with ASTROS, we significantly enhance connectivity and flexibility for AR devices in enterprise environments, delivering a more intuitive and efficient smart working experience.”

Bridging Physical and Digital Worlds with AI-Assisted Real-Time Learning

In practical use cases, instructors wearing Jorjin AR smart glasses can deliver lessons while students or remote assistants view the instructor’s first-person perspective in real time. Combined with AI image recognition, the system can automatically highlight key teaching materials, diagrams, or experimental steps, with analysis results synchronized across devices.

This integrated “phygital” (physical + digital) solution breaks spatial limitations of traditional classrooms and campuses. It enables AI-generated insights to flow seamlessly across devices and locations, significantly enhancing the interactivity and precision of remote learning, hybrid education, and hands-on demonstrations.

About Astrogate Inc.

Astrogate Inc. is a Taiwan-based company with over 20 years of expertise in wireless technology. The company launched its ASTROS brand in 2019, focusing on enterprise-grade wireless collaboration solutions, including wireless presentation and meeting systems.

All ASTROS products are designed and developed in Taiwan and are widely adopted across enterprise, education, and government sectors. Astrogate continues to expand its global presence while integrating AI and innovative technologies to advance smart collaboration and accelerate digital transformation.

BANGKOK, April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mula-X today announced the rollout of Passkeys+ from Ideem, potentially replacing SMS-based OTPs with biometric, device-bound authentication across its digital wallet platform. With this move Mula-X has positioned themselves as an industry leader by delivering a significantly improved user experience while also automatically strengthening security for its users.

Ending the Security-Convenience Tradeoff

Built on the FIDO standard, Passkeys+ delivers passwordless authentication that is phishing-resistant, invisible to the user, and bound to the device, giving Mula-X visibility and control that standard passkey deployments simply don’t offer. Authentication happens natively within the app, with no redirects, no OTP delays, and no attack surface for credential theft.

“By adopting Passkeys+ technology alongside our existing SMS-based verification, it allows Mula-X to deliver a faster,  more seamless login experience while strengthening security for our users,” said Lyn Kok, Founder & CEO of Mula-X. “Security and convenience usually don’t go together, but with the advent of AI deep faking, improved phishing attacks and more demanding customers they are both paramount in digital finance.”

A Stronger Bottom Line

The operational impact is equally significant. By enabling an alternative to SMS OTP infrastructure, Mula-X potentially removes recurring delivery costs and the operational complexity of managing global OTP providers, replacing variable, usage-based expense with a scalable, fixed-overhead security layer.

“The Thai market is sophisticated and fast-moving, and Mula-X’s users deserve authentication at the forefront of the industry,” said Greg Storm, President of Ideem. “Mula-X has demonstrated that better security and user convenience can be delivered simultaneously. Users will always take the path of least resistance, and by making their security easy and convenient, Mula-X has given their customers an easy, automatic and invisible path to better security. .

As digital finance accelerates across Southeast Asia, Mula-X’s adoption of Passkeys+ sets a new benchmark for what modern fintech security should look like.

About Ideem

Ideem is a global leader in next-generation identity and authentication solutions. By evolving standard FIDO protocols into enterprise-grade security layers, Ideem helps regulated industries, including fintech, banking, and e-commerce, deploy “passwordless” environments that do not sacrifice control for convenience. Its flagship product, Passkeys+, provides the device-bound assurance and visibility required for high-stakes financial transactions while maintaining a frictionless user experience.

About Mula-X

Mula-X is a fintech pioneer dedicated to developing a platform providing accessible and secure financial services. Focused on the Southeast Asian market, Mula-X leverages cutting-edge design and technology to empower users with financial tools that are as secure as they are easy to use.

SYDNEY, April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Clean energy leader BLUETTI will launch its ultra-slim FridgePower power solution on Kickstarter on April 17, 2026, with an early-bird lock-in offer for pre-launch supporters. Part of BLUETTI’s growing ecosystem to address specific needs, this efficient UPS backup is a reliable power solution for apartments, narrow spaces, camper vans, and off-grid travel setups.

75mm Slim Profile for Tight Spaces

Just phone-width thick, FridgePower discreetly slots into kitchen gaps, fridge tops, or wall-mounts with a 10-minute DIY kit. Bolstered with anti-vibration measures, it fits securely behind SUV seats, under RV floors, or in camper storage. Pairing it with Charger 2 creates a self-sufficient off-grid power setup that recharges at 800W from the vehicle’s alternator when driving.

Top Efficiency with 10-Year Durability

FridgePower’s industry-leading 3W standby draw presents 70% better efficiency than rivals, saving 600Wh daily—enough to extend fridge runtime by half a day. The EV-grade LiFePO₄ cells offer a decade of use. Combined with the pass-through charging, it promises long-term outage preparedness and energy conservation.

Powerful, Expandable, and Beginner-Friendly

The 1,800W continuous power (3,600W peak) handles high-surge fridges, sump pumps, Wi-Fi routers, and other critical loads. Its 2,016Wh capacity runs a standard fridge 21+ hours, or up to four days when adding three slim BlueCell 200 batteries for 8kWh total storage. Plug-n-play simplicity and DIY-able installation make it a good entry point for first-time adopters.

Smartly Controlled UPS Protection

Built for modern homes, the FridgePower integrates with Alexa, Google Home, and Home Assistant for easy, voice-based interactions. While an optional Display 1 Magnetic Screen visualizes key statistics, the intuitive BLUETTI app further elevates energy management with remote control, TOU scheduling, and proactive charging in bad weather. With <10ms UPS switching, it protects against blackouts and auto-reverts to the grid for added security.

Early Access and Availability

BLUETTI FridgePower will be officially launched on Kickstarter on April 17, 2026, and its $10 USD lock-in offer is available now for early supporters to unlock exclusive benefits—Super Early Bird Discount, Priority Shipping, Exclusive Mystery Gift and Double BLUETTI Plus Points.

Back FridgePower on Kickstarter today to unlock exclusive rewards and limited-time discounts!

About BLUETTI

Founded in 2013, BLUETTI is a technology pioneer in clean energy solutions, offering portable power stations and home energy storage systems to customers in over 120 countries.

HEFEI, China, April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sungrow’s commercial and industrial (C&I) energy storage system PowerKeeper has successfully completed cell, module, and unit-level thermal runaway tests under the UL 9540A standard, becoming the industry’s first modular DC-coupled C&I ESS to achieve triple-level certification. Witnessed by TÜV Rheinland, the testing validates PowerKeeper’s ability to effectively prevent thermal runaway propagation across multiple system layers—setting a new benchmark for safety in commercial and industrial energy storage.

Beyond Single-Level Testing: A New Approach to Energy Storage Safety

In commercial and industrial environments such as shopping malls, office buildings, hotels, and factories, energy storage systems are often installed in high-density spaces where people, equipment, and valuable assets coexist. Given these scenarios, safety requirements extend far beyond basic compliance. The fundamental challenge in battery safety is not simply responding to fire incidents, but preventing thermal runaway propagation before risks escalate.

UL 9540A is widely recognized as the global benchmark for evaluating thermal runaway risks in energy storage systems. However, current industry practice typically focuses on single-tier testing, either by validating cell-level parameters alone or by demonstrating compliance only at the module or system level. Such fragmented testing cannot fully demonstrate whether every safety barrier within a system can contain potential risks.

PowerKeeper addresses this challenge through a comprehensive triple-layer safety validation approach.

Building a Complete Safety Evidence Chain

Through its cell-module-unit triple UL 9540A certification, PowerKeeper establishes a complete safety validation chain across three system layers:

• Cell-level testing captures critical thermal runaway parameters.
• Module-level testing verifies that thermal runaway can be contained within the battery module.
• Unit-level testing demonstrates effective thermal isolation between adjacent cabinets and surrounding structures.

These interconnected layers of validation assures that PowerKeeper can maintain system integrity even under extreme conditions.

Validated Under Real Installation Constraints

Commercial and industrial sites often have limited installation space, requiring energy storage systems to be placed close to walls or adjacent to other cabinets. PowerKeeper enables seamless, space-efficient installation, adapting effortlessly to diverse and complex site conditions.The test simulates real-world installation scenarios, with clearances set at just 25 mm from walls and 450 mm between cabinets.

–     Unit-level test

The triggered battery cell reached a peak temperature of 595.2°C. Even under such extreme conditions, PowerKeeper demonstrated exceptional containment capability.

• No Impact on Adjacent Cabinets

Despite a unit spacing of only 450 mm, the neighboring unit recorded a maximum surface temperature of 13.7°C, far below the 141.3°C threshold defined by UL 9540A.

• Safe Operation with Minimal Wall Clearance

At a wall clearance of just 25 mm, the temperature rise on the wall surface was merely 29°C , significantly below the 97°C limit specified by the standard.

–     Module-Level: Precision Mitigation

In the module-level test, thermal runaway was intentionally triggered in three cells. The results were conclusive: no combustion, no explosion, and zero external debris or splashing. This confirms that any potential hazards are strictly contained within the PACK, even under triggered conditions.

–     Cell-Level: Control at the Source

The cell’s explosion-proof valve activated instantly, successfully releasing pressure and preventing any combustion or explosion, while capturing the precise thermal runaway trigger temperature of 216.3°C during cell-level testing.

These results confirm that PowerKeeper can safely operate even in space-constrained environments, effectively containing potential risks within tightly controlled boundaries.

From Passive Protection to Intelligent Safety

While UL 9540A certification validates PowerKeeper’s passive safety performance under extreme conditions, Sungrow has also integrated advanced active safety mechanisms to protect everyday operation.

Aligned with the PowerKeeper “7 Ups” safety concept, the system incorporates:

• 5D alerts (current, voltage, smoke, full-stack temperature monitoring, and water immersion detection)
• Triple-guard protection across cell, pack, and plant levels

Together, these features establish a comprehensive cell-to-plant safety architecture, enabling early risk detection, precise warning, and rapid intervention during daily operation.

Setting a New Safety Benchmark for C&I Energy Storage

The successful completion of cell-module-unit UL 9540A test for PowerKeeper not only provides authoritative validation of the system’s safety performance, but also marks a significant step forward in advancing system-level safety standards for the global C&I energy storage market.

As the demand for commercial and industrial energy storage accelerates worldwide, Sungrow remains committed to delivering safe, reliable, and intelligent energy solutions, empowering businesses to transition toward a more sustainable energy future with confidence.

About Sungrow

Sungrow, a global leader in renewable energy technology, has pioneered sustainable power solutions for over 29 years. As of Dec 2025, Sungrow has installed over 1000 GW of power electronic converters worldwide. The company is recognized as the world’s most bankable PV inverter and energy storage company (BloombergNEF). Its innovations power clean energy projects across the globe, supported by a network of 520 service outlets guaranteeing excellent customer experiences. At Sungrow, we’re committed to bridging to a sustainable future through cutting-edge technology and unparalleled service. For more information, please visit: www.sungrowpower.com/en

More than 3,100 exhibitors across battery, materials, equipment, and recycling segments, highlighting solid-state, sodium-ion, and carbon tracking

TIANJIN, China, April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — China’s battery sector closed out 2025 with steady shipment volumes and climbing prices, a clear sign of improving quality and efficiency across the sector. Full-year exports totaled 37.896 billion battery units, roughly flat from a year earlier, but the value jumped 22.8% to $82.279 billion—underscoring the country’s continued edge in international markets. It is increasingly shifting toward power batteries and emerging energy storage technologies, with smart manufacturing playing a larger role in improving efficiency and supporting higher-value, lower-emission production. Riding that momentum, the 18^th China International Battery Fair (CIBF2026) is set to open on May 13–15 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center.

On the quality front, the industry has been shifting gears from sheer scale to more refined capability. In 2025, lithium-ion battery exports hit $76.746 billion, up 25.55% year on year. Higher-value lithium-ion products now account for a bigger slice of the export mix, climbing from 91.3% in 2024 to 93.3% in 2025. That shift in composition has become a key driver of overall export growth, reflecting a leaner product mix and a stronger competitive footing for Chinese battery makers in international markets. Going forward, the focus will be on breaking new ground in power batteries, energy storage, and solid-state technologies—filling gaps across the supply chain and speeding up the move from lab to production. This momentum provides an important context for CIBF2026.

As the competitiveness and market position of China’s battery sector continue to rise, CIBF2026 has become a leading international exhibition—one that sits at the crossroads of policy and industry, technology and market, and domestic and international opportunity.

This year’s event is on track to draw more than 3,100 exhibitors from around the world, with both scale and scope hitting new highs. The floor spans the supply chain—power and energy storage batteries, 3C cells, materials, manufacturing equipment, system solutions, and recycling applications—offering a broad look at where battery technology stands today. From solid-state and sodium-ion advances to intelligent equipment and carbon-tracking systems, the show will bring together key players across the international supply chain, giving companies a platform to showcase capabilities, connect with partners, and tap into new markets.

A lineup of high-level forums will run alongside the exhibition, including the CIBF2026 Conference on the Frontier Technology of Advanced Batteries, the Conference on Next-Generation Battery Technology and Advanced Manufacturing for Electric Aviation, the 6^th China International Conference on New Energy Storage Technology and Engineering Application, the Annual Conference of the CIAPS Lithium Iron Phosphate Materials Branch, and the 3rd International Battery Passport Conference. These sessions will dig into topics like emerging storage technologies and battery carbon-footprint management, bringing together industry participants to explore practical paths forward. More than 2,000 experts, researchers, and business leaders are expected to attend, offering a read on policy direction, emerging tech, and market trends.

This year’s show will also put a spotlight on energy storage batteries, fuel cells, recycling technologies, and energy-efficient manufacturing equipment—positioned as a platform for zero-carbon industrial parks and low-emission development initiatives. The goal is to back the kind of robust growth that comes with a low-carbon economy.

With the global energy transition accelerating and China’s battery sector gaining strength, visitor registration for CIBF is now open. Industry professionals can reserve their spot through the official platform to take in what’s become a key gathering point for the international battery community.

For more information, visit: https://www.cibf.org.cn/en-US.

–    Featuring leading contemporary artists including Kiki Smith, Rose Wylie, Carol Bove, Gala Porras-Kim, and Alvaro Barrington
–    An overview of the diverse visual languages of contemporary art through approximately 80 works spanning painting, photography, sculpture, and installation

SEOUL, South Korea, April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Amorepacific Museum of Art (Director Seungchang Jeon) presents a special exhibition of contemporary art from its collection, APMA, CHAPTER FIVE – FROM THE APMA COLLECTION. Featuring works by over 40 Korean and international artists—including Kiki Smith, Rose Wylie, Carol Bove, Gala Porras-Kim, Nam June Paik, Lee Bul, Haegue Yang, and Lee Ufan—the exhibition will be on view from April 1 to August 2.

The exhibition brings together works by globally acclaimed artists who have recently garnered attention, alongside representative pieces by leading figures of contemporary art. Featured artists include Kiki Smith, whose practice explores themes of life and death, femininity, and the relationships between myth and nature; British artist Rose Wylie, who reconfigures the language of painting through everyday imagery; Carol Bove, who expands the structural and material possibilities of sculpture using industrial materials; and Gala Porras-Kim, whose work examines layers of time embedded in objects and places beyond human-centered narratives. The exhibition also presents works by David Hockney and Donald Judd.

The exhibition also introduces works by leading figures in Korean contemporary art. Highlights include Kon-Tiki, a monumental installation by Nam June Paik that established video art as an independent genre, as well as TV Vertical Flower, a large-scale work being unveiled in a museum for the first time in over 20 years. Also on view are Stacked Corners – Ventilated Square of Orange and Blue, a new work by Haegue Yang, who has continued her conceptual installation practice based in Berlin and Seoul, and The Secret Sharer, a seminal work by Lee Bul, a major figure in Korean contemporary art known for revealing the anxieties and fractures of modern civilization.

Comprising approximately 80 works across painting, photography, sculpture, and installation, the exhibition surveys the diverse visual languages of contemporary art shaped within different cultural and historical contexts. It examines artistic experimentation amid shifts in contemporary art while also tracing the development and transformation of Korean contemporary art from Dansaekhwa to recent expansions into diversified media and themes.

In conjunction with the exhibition, Amorepacific Museum of Art will offer programs designed to deepen engagement with the collection, from With Curator, guided tours led by curators, to With Curator Professional, an advanced program for in-depth exploration.

EXHIBITION OVERVIEW

• Title: APMA, CHAPTER FIVE – FROM THE APMA COLLECTION
• Dates: April 1 (WED) through August 2 (SUN), 2026
• Opening Hours: 10 AM to 6 PM (Closed on Mondays)
• Venue: Amorepacific Museum of Art (100, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea)
• Admission Information: APMA website: http://apma.amorepacific.com