1-Power S.Pass² Air Sets a New Benchmark for Semi-Solid-State Battery Portable Power and Premium Craftsmanship

HONG KONG, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Momax, the global leader in cutting-edge Semi-Solid-State Battery (SSB) technology for mobile power banks and a design-led pioneer in smart charging solutions, has been awarded the prestigious 2026 IFA Innovation Award (Best in Mobility) for its breakthrough 1-Power S.Pass² Air Magnetic Wireless Power Bank. The win highlights Momax’s engineering prowess and sets a new benchmark for safe, ultra-compact everyday charging.

This marks the second consecutive year Momax has earned top honors at IFA Berlin. The 1-Power S.Pass² Air is the world’s thinnest stainless steel mirror-finish power bank at just 6.0 mm thick, snapping seamlessly onto magnetic-compatible devices or sliding effortlessly into a pocket or clutch. It pairs certified Qi2 high-speed wireless charging with refined, architectural minimalism. Alongside the flagship launch, Momax has introduced its signature Dusky Cherry capsule collection — a bold, design-forward color palette for modern travelers and tech enthusiasts.

Momax’s design and technology leadership is widely recognized globally. In addition to back-to-back IFA Innovation Awards, recent flagship wins include the iF Design Award 2026, Golden Pin Design Award 2025, TechRadar Picks 2026 and CES Picks 2026. These honors affirm Momax’s founding vision: real-world convenience paired with durable materials, high-density cell chemistry and contemporary industrial design.

To further advance safety in high-density power banks, Momax has launched its SS Assurance Mark framework. Built on three rigorous pillars — certified semi-solid-state cells, proprietary thermal and mechanical puncture stress-testing, and compliance with international safety standards including GB 38031:2025, UN38.3, CCC and RoHS — the framework guarantees sustained high-output performance under demanding travel conditions. Upcoming Momax power banks will also integrate with the Recharge Hub companion app, giving users real-time visibility into battery health, wattage output and operating temperatures from their smartphones.

About Momax

Founded in Hong Kong in 2003, Momax is a design-driven consumer electronics brand and a leading force in fashion tech and creator tech, specializing in smart charging, portable energy storage, mobile accessories and IoT smart living solutions. A multi-year recipient of the Red Dot Design Award, iF Design Award, IFA Innovation Awards and the Hong Kong Designers Association “Best Brand Award,” Momax treats technology as an applied art form. Guided by its core ethos — Recharge for Life — Momax delivers safe, high-performance, beautifully crafted products to users across 50+ countries and regions worldwide.

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• Over 2,000 attendees from Singapore and across Southeast Asia gather for the 15th edition of Tech in Asia Conference 2026
• 15 companies showcase emerging AI technologies and solutions at the two-day conference

SINGAPORE, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Tech in Asia Conference 2026 today marked its 15th edition in Singapore, bringing together more than 2,000 attendees from across Southeast Asia to explore how businesses can move beyond experimentation and turn AI adoption into meaningful business impact.

Held at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre today and tomorrow, 16 September, this year’s conference, themed “Lead the Enterprise AI Era”, takes an enterprise-first approach to AI, bringing together business and technology leaders, startups and investors around the practical challenges of deploying and scaling AI – from infrastructure and implementation to talent, workflows and return on investment.

The conference will feature perspectives from leaders across industries on how AI is being put into practice. Hans Patuwo of GoTo Group will discuss GoTo’s next chapter across AI, inclusion and ecosystem growth, while Ng Tian Beng of Certis will share lessons from deploying AI across a 25,000-person workforce. Philipp Kandal of Grab will explore the infrastructure powering Southeast Asia’s super-app, while Li Hongyi of Open Government Products and Paul Copplestone of Supabase will examine how technology and infrastructure can enable AI to work at scale.

This focus comes as recent data reflects that Southeast Asia continues to outpace the global average in AI adoption, with businesses increasingly moving beyond experimentation. Yet challenges remain in translating AI experimentation into scaled, enterprise-wide deployment, highlighting the need for organisations to strengthen how they integrate AI into their operations and turn AI investments into meaningful business impact.

“As AI moves rapidly from experimentation into the way businesses operate, the conversation is shifting from what AI can do to how organisations can deploy it effectively and create lasting business value,” said Terence Lee, Overall lead and Editor-in-Chief, Tech in Asia.

“This year’s theme, ‘Lead the Enterprise AI Era’, reflects that shift. For our 15th edition, we wanted to bring together the people making these decisions – from enterprise leaders and technology practitioners to founders building the next generation of AI solutions. Hosting the conference in Singapore gives us the opportunity to connect this community at a time when businesses across the region are looking to turn AI’s potential into practical outcomes,” added Terence.

Bringing AI closer to businesses

This year, the two-day event will also feature several key segments designed to create direct opportunities for enterprises to discover and engage with emerging solutions. The Lightning Pitch sessions, which are unique to this year’s conference, will give founders from mid- to late-stage startups 15 minutes to present their solutions in an open setting, creating opportunities for enterprise decision-makers and potential buyers to continue conversations beyond the stage. The Strategy War Room will take a more discussion-led approach, with a 20-minute moderated panel followed by 25 minutes of direct exchange and networking with the audience, allowing enterprise leaders to share challenges and perspectives and continue conversations beyond the formal discussions. Within the Showcase Zone, a select 15 companies will showcase their solutions, including Menlo Research, an applied R&D lab developing an open platform for the next billion robots. Attendees at the conference will get an opportunity to experience Menlo’s humanoid robot, Asimov 1, first-hand.

Returning to Singapore at a pivotal moment for AI

The 15th edition marks Tech in Asia Conference’s return to Singapore, bringing together their technology, business and innovation communities from across the region. The regional presence at the conference reflects Tech in Asia’s wider community across Southeast Asia, connecting founders, businesses, investors and technology leaders across the region.

For businesses, the opportunity is increasingly shifting from experimenting with AI tools to determining where the technology can create meaningful and sustainable value. This is reflected in the conference’s emphasis on practical deployment, implementation and the organisational changes required to make AI work at scale.

“Enterprise AI is moving rapidly from experimentation into real-world adoption, creating new opportunities for businesses while reshaping how they operate, grow and compete. At HSBC Innovation Banking, we support ambitious, innovative companies as they scale through this shift, with financing and banking solutions tailored to the business and its founders. We are pleased to partner with the Tech in Asia Conference as Principal Banking Partner and to contribute to the conversations shaping the future of enterprise AI and business across Asia,” said Mr Neil Falconer, Head of Innovation Banking, HSBC Singapore.

For more information on Tech in Asia Conference 2026, visit https://conference.techinasia.com/

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About Tech in Asia

Tech in Asia is an English-language digital media platform focused on Asia’s technology and startup scene. Its mission is to build and serve Asia’s startup ecosystem through journalism, community and events. In addition to its editorial platform, Tech in Asia operates Tech in Asia Studios, a jobs marketplace and a range of conferences and community programmes across the region.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, today announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with U Mobile, Malaysia’s newest 5G network provider, to explore the development of practical 5G and AI solutions for enterprises and SMEs. Combining Tencent Cloud’s AI and cloud capabilities with ULTRA5G, U Mobile’s next-gen 5G network, enterprise reach and Enterprise Innovation Platform (EIP), the collaboration will focus on developing, testing, and demonstrating potential solutions to real-world business challenges for industry adoption. The collaboration marks Tencent Cloud’s first official AI-focused partnership with a Malaysian telecommunications provider.

As a strategic partner of EIP, Tencent Cloud will work with U Mobile to identify and develop potential enterprise applications through EIP’s Develop – Test – Demonstrate pathway. By combining Tencent Cloud’s AI and cloud capabilities with U Mobile’s 5G network and Enterprise Innovation Platform, selected AI driven digital solutions can be developed and validated to address real industry challenges. Successful use cases may the progress towards pilot deployments, commercialisation and go-to-market opportunities.

Poshu Yeung, Senior Vice President of Tencent Cloud and Head of Tencent Cloud International, said: “We are excited to partner with U Mobile on this milestone collaboration, which marks Tencent Cloud’s first official AI-focused partnership with a Malaysian telecommunications provider. By combining Tencent Cloud’s AI and cloud capabilities with U Mobile’s 5G infrastructure and innovation ecosystem, we look forward to enabling enterprises, SMEs, and developers to build impactful 5G and AI applications that address real-world business challenges while supporting Malaysia’s digital transformation ambitions.”

Woon Ooi Yuen, Chief Technology Officer of U Mobile, said: “At U Mobile, we are focused on using our next-gen 5G network to enable innovation that delivers real value to businesses. Our partnership with Tencent Cloud strengthens this by bringing together 5G, AI and cloud technologies to explore new applications across industries. Through our Enterprise Innovation Platform, we look forward to turning promising ideas into practical solutions through our Develop, Test and Demonstrate pathway, bringing them a step closer to real-world adoption.”

The collaboration brings together the capabilities of both organisations to explore and develop practical 5G and AI applications across key industry sectors. Through workshops, demonstrations, innovation sessions and pilot showcases, U Mobile and Tencent Cloud will engage businesses, startups, developers, academia and technology partners to co-create, test and validate applications with real-world potential.

The partnership will also facilitate the exchange of technical expertise across areas including 5G, AI, system integration, security and enterprise deployment, helping to strengthen capabilities within the wider ecosystem.

Through these efforts, Tencent Cloud and U Mobile aim to accelerate the development and adoption of scalable 5G and AI applications across industries, supporting Malaysia’s continued digital transformation.

About Tencent Cloud

Tencent Cloud, one of the world’s leading cloud companies, is committed to creating innovative solutions to resolve real-world issues and enabling digital transformation for smart industries. Through our extensive global infrastructure, Tencent Cloud provides businesses across the globe with stable and secure industry-leading cloud products and services, leveraging technological advancements such as cloud computing, Big Data analytics, AI, IoT, and network security. It is our constant mission to meet the needs of industries across the board, including the fields of gaming, media and entertainment, finance, healthcare, property, retail, travel, and transportation. 

About U Mobile

U Mobile is a trusted name in the telco industry, known for its innovative mindset and network capabilities. As Malaysia’s newest 5G network provider, the company delivers the ULTRA5G experience through its next gen 5G network that is enterprise grade, providing unbeatable converged solutions and unparalleled customer experience. U Mobile is committed to driving adoption and fostering digital transformation, with the vision to be Malaysia’s favourite digital services partner by delivering innovative solutions that constantly make things possible.  

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In a breathtaking display, Red Bull athlete Marco Waltenspiel and his distinctive moustache achieved a world’s first in wingsuit hot-air balloon slalom, soaring between seven hot-air balloons at 200 km/h, to celebrate the freedom to be yourself and follow your passions.

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG) (AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, has teamed up with Red Bull and athlete Marco Waltenspiel to complete an extraordinary wingsuit slalom against Cappadocia’s famous balloon-filled skyline. It marks a new Philips OneBlade and Red Bull project, celebrating individuality, self-acceptance and doing things your own way.

Marco Waltenspiel is known for pushing the limits of wingsuit flying and doing so with his distinctive moustache and unmistakable look. Bringing his unique style to the aerial obstacle course, he jumped from 2,800 meters and turned the sky into a slalom trail through balloons at different heights, shaving seconds off each split-second decision as wind conditions changed around him. Reaching speeds of up to 200 km/h, his fellow Red Bull athlete Marco Fürst flew alongside him to capture the spectacle from the sky. (Watch here)

“At Philips OneBlade, we believe there is no ‘right’ way to show up. We want to give people the freedom to shape their look on their own terms and express every side of who they are. Marco’s breathtaking feat in Cappadocia brings that spirit to life: bold, individual and unmistakably him. Through our partnership with Red Bull, we celebrate people who challenge convention, pursue what feels true to them and inspire others to do the same, “comments Shumit Mongha, OneBlade Business Leader.

Marco Waltenspiel, Red Bull athlete said on the Cappadocia jump: “For me, the small rituals really matter. They help me to feel grounded and prepare myself for each challenging jump. But beyond personal preparation, this jump was also about teamwork and trust. It was a challenge to bring everything together, and every detail had to align perfectly. I felt great on the day, & when the right moment finally came, we trusted each other, relied on our instincts, and soared through the sky. It was an incredible feeling.”

Philips OneBlade is made for people who want the freedom to create their own style. Whether trimming, edging or shaving, it offers a versatile way to shape and maintain facial hair, from a clean look to a statement moustache, and everything in between.

About Royal Philips

Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG) (AEX: PHIA) is a leading health technology company focused on improving people’s health and well-being through meaningful innovation. Philips’ patient- and people-centric innovation leverages advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights to deliver personal health solutions for consumers and professional health solutions for healthcare providers and their patients in the hospital and the home.

Headquartered in the Netherlands, the company is a leader in image-guided therapy, diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, monitoring, enterprise informatics and personal health. Philips generated 2025 sales of approximately EUR 18 billion and employs approximately 63,700 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. News about Philips can be found at www.philips.com/newscenter.

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The collaboration brings together complementary areas of expertise, pairing Britax’s leadership in child passenger safety and ergonomic innovation with UPPAbaby’s thoughtful approach to design, premium materials and seamless travel-system integration in the new BABY-SAFE PRO.

ROCKLAND, Mass. and FORT MILL, N.C., Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — UPPAbaby and Britax Römer today announced the launch of the UPPAbaby x Britax Römer BABY-SAFE PRO, a new infant car seat born from a shared vision to give parents a more thoughtful experience from the first ride home through everyday journeys with baby.

Two brands with complementary areas of expertise are coming together to rethink the infant car seat experience. Britax Römer brings longstanding expertise in child passenger safety, ergonomic engineering and infant car seat innovation, while UPPAbaby brings two decades of designing premium baby gear for American families, with a focus on thoughtful design, premium materials and seamless travel systems. Together, the brands are combining their distinct strengths in the new BABY-SAFE PRO to create a more comfortable, convenient experience from car to stroller.

“The best innovations happen when complementary expertise comes together around a shared understanding of what families need,” said Amy Alabaster, Chief Revenue Officer. “We’ve focused on designing products that make life with a baby more seamless, and Britax brings an exceptional depth of expertise in child passenger safety and car seat engineering. Together, we saw an opportunity to create an infant car seat that brings those strengths together in a way that feels genuinely considered for both baby and parent.”

Designed Around Baby’s Comfort

At the heart of the BABY-SAFE PRO is Britax Römer’s Ergo Recline, which allows the infant carrier to move into a flatter, more ergonomic position. The reclined position is designed to support healthy spinal development and help keep baby’s airways open, while giving parents the flexibility to adjust baby’s position throughout the journey. The feature can be quickly adjusted in and out of recline, whether the carrier is in the vehicle or outside of it.

The BABY-SAFE PRO is designed for use from birth through approximately 15 months, for children measuring 40–85 cm and weighing up to 13 kg. At 3.9 kg, it is also Britax Römer’s lightest infant carrier, making it easier for parents to carry through the many transitions that come with life with a newborn.

“The BABY-SAFE PRO represents Britax Römer’s commitment to combining advanced child passenger safety with ergonomic comfort,” said Chelsea Deager, SBU General Manager – Car Seats, at Britax Römer. “Through this collaboration, we are bringing our established infant carrier technology together with UPPAbaby’s premium fabrics and stroller ecosystem. It allows more families to experience the BABY-SAFE PRO while enjoying a seamless transition between car and stroller.”

From Car to Stroller, Seamlessly

The collaboration extends beyond the car seat itself. The BABY-SAFE PRO is designed to integrate into the UPPAbaby ecosystem, attaching to the Vista®, our ultimate single stroller, and Cruz®, our from-birth everyday ride, with convenient adapters available for Minu® travel stroller and Ridge® all terrain stroller. This allows parents to move baby from car to stroller without skipping a beat.

The seat features UPPAbaby DualTech™ fabrics, bringing the brand’s premium material approach to Britax’s infant carrier platform. Together with thoughtful details including supportive padding, an adjustable handle and an extra-large canopy, the BABY-SAFE PRO is designed to deliver a comfortable experience for baby while making everyday transitions easier for parents.

“When we think about innovation in baby products, it’s not just about adding another feature, it’s about understanding how that feature changes the experience for a family,” said Jennifer Mullins, Vice President of Product Marketing. “Ergo Recline is a strong example of that philosophy. Whether in the car or on the stroller, allowing the carrier to move into a flatter, more ergonomic position we can better support baby’s positioning while giving parents flexibility throughout the day.”

Two Experts. One Shared Vision.

The UPPAbaby x Britax Römer BABY-SAFE PRO represents the first collaboration between the two brands, bringing together complementary areas of expertise to create a product designed around the realities of life with a newborn: frequent transitions, changing needs and the desire to keep baby comfortable from one destination to the next.

The UPPAbaby x Britax Römer BABY-SAFE PRO will be available beginning November 2026 in Europe, United Kingdom, and China.

About UPPAbaby

Founded in 2006, UPPAbaby is a leading premium baby gear brand committed to creating thoughtfully designed products that make life with children easier. From strollers and car seats to home products and accessories, UPPAbaby combines innovative functionality, premium materials and modern design to create products made for the way families live today. With a focus on thoughtful details and an elevated user experience, UPPAbaby continues to raise the bar for modern parenting essentials.

For more information, visit uppababy.com.

About Britax Römer

For more than 60 years, Britax has been dedicated to one mission: protecting what matters most — your children. A global market leader in child mobility, Britax designs and manufactures premium car seats, strollers, and travel systems trusted by millions of parents worldwide.

For more information, visit britax.com.

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GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Volvo Trucks has received the prestigious industry award for its full electric range. This is the company’s eighth win, and the second time Volvo FH Electric has won the International Truck of the Year, recognizing electric transport as a viable option for more applications than ever before.

Offering a driving range of up to 700 km*, Volvo Trucks’ heavy-duty electric line-up has been selected as International Truck of the Year 2027. This includes Volvo FH, FM, FMX Electric, and FH Aero Electric. The new electric range offers increased range, improved payload, and reduced charging time compared to previous models. It is designed for demanding regional and long-haul transport, city distribution, construction, and utility work.

The jury praised the way Volvo has developed its electric portfolio beyond a single vehicle or application. They particularly highlighted how a combination of longer range, different cab and chassis configurations and different solutions can be tailored to a variety of transport assignments.

“The Volvo Trucks winning range represents a major evolution of their battery-electric heavy-duty offering. With the new electric range, the company demonstrates how quickly battery-electric heavy-duty transport is moving from individual applications towards a comprehensive transport solution,” says Florian Engel, Chairman, International Truck of the Year.

Roger Alm, President of Volvo Trucks, accepted the award last night during the prize ceremony at IAA Transportation in Hanover, Germany.

“I am very proud that we once again get recognized for our electric solutions. We see a great demand for our new electric trucks, and the order book is almost full. This award proves that Volvo Trucks is a trusted industry leader within electromobility. The new range makes it possible for even more operations to choose zero tailpipe emission transport,” commented Roger Alm.

Electric trucks in daily operations
Since 2019, 7,000 electric Volvo trucks have driven 500 million kilometers worldwide. Today, nearly 2,000 customers in more than 50 countries trust electric Volvo trucks in their daily operations.

A complete electric truck program
Volvo Trucks has a broad electric line-up with a total of eight electric truck models designed to handle a wide variety of transport assignments. During seven years of electrification, the company has built strong expertise in optimizing the installed energy usage, charging, and service of electric trucks.

The International Truck of the Year 
The International Truck of the Year organization was launched in 1977 and is made up of 24 commercial vehicle journalists from major trucking magazines throughout Europe. The annual award is given to the truck introduced in the market in the previous 12 months that has made the most significant contribution to road transport efficiency. Several key criteria are evaluated, including technological innovation, comfort, safety, drivability, energy efficiency, environmental ‘footprint’, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). 

https://www.truck-of-the-year.com/

Volvo Trucks previous International Truck of the Year awards
2024 Volvo FH Electric
2014 Volvo FH
2000 Volvo FH Series
1994 Volvo FH Series
1986 Volvo FL Series
1984 Volvo F10
1979 Volvo F7

*Range depends on external conditions such as the weather and wind resistance, as well as other factors such as the total weight of the truck and the driver’s performance.

Read the press release about the new electric truck range here
Read more about the new electric truck range here

September 15 2026

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• Accelerates ADI’s delivery of “Physical Intelligence”, enabling systems to sense, reason, and act locally in real time within the constraints of the physical world
• Adds Alif’s AI-native fusion processors, giving customers a scalable platform to quickly build full system solutions by combining next-generation digital with ADI’s leading edge analog portfolio
• Expands ADI’s total addressable market across industrial, data center infrastructure, defense, energy, robotics, digital health, and wearable applications by enabling complete, differentiated solutions

TAIPEI, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) and Alif Semiconductor today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which ADI will acquire Alif in an all-cash transaction for $1.35 billion.

Artificial intelligence is entering a new phase as models move beyond interpreting words and images to understanding context and interacting with the physical world. This transition requires systems that can reason from signals such as motion, sound, vibration, radio waves, and thermodynamics, and operate locally within demanding power, latency, security, and reliability constraints. At ADI, this is called Physical Intelligence.

Alif is redefining edge intelligence with a sophisticated platform of high-efficiency AI-native microcontrollers and fusion processors. Its heterogeneous architecture enables real-time sensor fusion, low-latency inference, and on-device AI, bringing advanced intelligence to demanding physical systems.

Combining ADI’s leadership in sensing, signal processing, power, connectivity, and application software with Alif’s leading-edge digital platform will accelerate the delivery of more complete Physical Intelligence solutions. Together, ADI and Alif can address a broader range of customers’ most complex system-level challenges.

Commentary

• “AI is moving out of the data center and into the physical world, where latency, power, and trust cannot be compromised. That is the domain ADI has mastered for decades, at the delicate electro-physical interface where real-world signals become actionable intelligence. By combining Alif’s digital processing capabilities with our leadership in multi-modal sensing, signal processing, power, connectivity, and software, we can empower customers to create entirely new classes of secure, intelligent systems that sense, reason, and act locally in real time. This is the next frontier of AI: embodied and deterministic. This is Physical Intelligence in action,” said Vincent Roche, CEO and Chair of ADI.
• “Alif was founded to reimagine what a microcontroller can be in the AI era. We engineered a heterogeneous architecture from the start, integrating dedicated low-power neural processing with connectivity, security, and intelligent power management that delivers compute resources precisely where they’re needed. Combined with ADI’s deep physical-domain expertise and broad analog system capabilities, we can expand our reach to deliver the solutions that can power the future of Physical Intelligence,” said Reza Kazerounian, Co-Founder and President of Alif.

Alif’s silicon is already shipping in production, with design wins across leading consumer and industrial customers.

Transaction Details

Under the terms of the agreement, which has been approved by the Boards of Directors of both companies, ADI will pay Alif’s stockholders $1.35 billion of upfront consideration in cash, subject to the terms of the definitive agreement. In addition, ADI may pay an incremental contingent consideration of up to $200 million. The transaction is expected to close before the end of calendar year 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and the expiration of the applicable waiting period (and any extension thereof) under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended.

About Analog Devices, Inc.

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today’s innovators stay Ahead of What’s Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X.

About Alif Semiconductor

Alif Semiconductor, headquartered in Pleasanton, California, is a provider of the next generation of secure, connected, highly power-efficient EdgeAI microcontrollers and fusion processors. Alif’s architectures scale from single-core to multi-core systems featuring integrated neural processing units (NPUs) and advanced graphics acceleration. Learn more at alifsemi.com.

Advisors

PJT Partners is acting as financial advisor to ADI, and Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz as legal counsel. Qatalyst Partners is acting as financial advisor, and DLA Piper as legal counsel to Alif.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, which address a variety of subjects including, for example, the expected timetable for closing of the transaction between Analog Devices, Inc. and Alif Semiconductor; the expected benefits of the transaction; ADI’s expected product offerings, product development, and technical advances resulting from the transaction; markets, market position, addressable markets, and growth opportunities; and other future events. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about our beliefs, plans, and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on our current expectations and are subject to a number of factors and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. The following important factors and uncertainties, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements: the risk that regulatory approvals may not be obtained or other closing conditions may not be satisfied in a timely manner or at all; the possibility that the transaction will not close or that closing may be delayed; unforeseen or unknown liabilities; costs or expenses related to the transaction; the inability to retain key personnel; difficulties in integrating the acquired business; the risk that expected benefits of the transaction may not be realized or may take longer to realize than expected; and uncertainty as to the long-term value of our common stock. For additional information about factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, please refer to our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risk factors contained in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and our most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Forward-looking statements represent management’s current expectations and are inherently uncertain. Except as required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements made by us to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

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HONG KONG, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Over the past three years, the wave of Generative AI (AIGC) has swept the globe, with countless enterprises rushing to adopt various standalone AI point tools in hopes of boosting office efficiency. However, many corporate leaders have come to a stark realization: despite purchasing a stack of AI plugins and single-point tools, overall operational efficiency has not significantly improved, and information silos have only grown more severe.

After three years of sprinting in AI office tech, the direction may have been wrong from the start—positioning AI as an external single-point plugin rather than an intelligent partner deeply embedded in real business workflows.

Amid the industry noise and confusion, Kuailu Technology offers a different answer: the official launch of KuWork, an enterprise-grade AI work partner platform designed to integrate AI into real business processes and scenarios, redefining the future of work.

1. Breaking the Mold: Moving from Standalone Tools to Connecting Legacy Systems and Business Scenarios

The primary reason most AI tools fall into the trap of being ‘flashy but impractical’ is their inability to connect with a company’s existing business systems, leading to disconnected data and fragmented workflows.

Kuailu Tech’s competitive edge stems from years of deep technical and domain experience. Prior to launching KuWork, Kuailu accumulated seven years of technical expertise across core business domains—including sales management, financial management, HR, administration, and meetings—gaining insights into pain points across over 1,000 enterprises along with extensive business scenario datasets.

This long-term data foundation empowers KuWork to seamlessly bridge legacy systems with modern AI. KuWork goes beyond a simple chat interface, unifying data and workflows to make AI the primary driver of daily corporate operations.

2. Real-World Execution: How KuWork Integrates AI into Enterprise Workflows

Guided by Kuailu Tech’s founding core philosophy—’tools should adapt to people, not people to tools’—KuWork enhances office experiences across four key dimensions:

• Task Management & Collaboration: Aligning with organizational goals to coordinate resources and deliver tasks across systems, boosting cross-departmental collaboration.
• Information Processing & Data Integration: Eliminating data silos across multiple systems to enable deep integration and instant access to enterprise data assets.
• Collaborative Work & AI Agents: Embedding AI into HR, finance, administration, and meetings to serve as a proactive work partner for employees.
• API Governance & Security Standards: Providing enterprise-grade security and governance to ensure data privacy and compliance during AI calls.

3. The Path Ahead: Beyond the 3-Year Sprint, Returning to a Human-Centric Approach

‘AI shouldn’t just be an isolated Q&A prompt box; it should be a collaborative force woven into the core of an enterprise,’ stated the Kuailu Tech team.

Moving past the hype of point-solution tools, enterprise AI office technology is returning to practical value. Through the KuWork platform, Kuailu Tech continues to leverage its data foundation and scenario-driven approach to help companies build efficient, connected, and measurable AI-powered digital work experiences.

About Kuailu Tech & KuWork

Kuailu Tech is dedicated to advancing enterprise AI digital transformation. Its flagship product, KuWork, is an enterprise-grade AI work partner platform that connects legacy systems with AI agents to empower task management, data integration, and high-efficiency collaborative work.

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In its seventh year, AV-Comparatives’ EPR Test measures resilience against AI-built attack tooling

INNSBRUCK, Austria, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In September 2025, Anthropic disrupted a state-linked group that had used its own Claude Code AI model to automate up to 90 percent of a multi-stage espionage campaign against roughly 30 organisations, including several government agencies. Independent breach research puts the average enterprise breach lifecycle, from intrusion to containment, at around 241 days. Reports like these keep multiplying. AV-Comparatives’ Endpoint Prevention and Response (EPR) Test, now in its seventh year, is an established enterprise reference that evolves with attackers and defenders. This year’s testing began in May 2026, evaluating 14 leading enterprise security products against 50 multi-stage attack scenarios, several built using AI-assisted development techniques.

In brief:

• 11 of 14 tested products earned Certified Leader status, AV-Comparatives’ highest distinction.
• Since AV-Comparatives introduced the EPR Test, the certification bar has risen from 90 percent to 92 percent.
• All 11 Certified Leaders delivered strong, reliable protection, clearing AV-Comparatives’ toughest EPR bar yet.

What did the test actually simulate?

Each scenario ran a full attack chain the way a real intruder would operate: phishing entry, privilege escalation, lateral movement and data theft. AV-Comparatives built the underlying attack tooling using AI-assisted development techniques, modelled on the MITRE ATT&CK Matrix for Enterprise, an independent industry reference for real attacker behaviour.

Which vendors achieved Certified Leader status?

Bitdefender, Broadcom, Check Point, Elastic, ESET, Fortinet, G Data, Palo Alto Networks, TrendAI, VIPRE and WithSecure all met the 92 percent combined threshold. The three that fell short are not named individually, according to AV-Comparatives’ methodology.

“Attackers are now catching up on something defenders have used for far longer,” said Andreas Clementi, CEO of AV-Comparatives. “Machine learning has shaped endpoint protection for two decades, long before today’s AI wave. Our EPR Test reflects that: we used AI-assisted techniques to build this year’s attack tooling and drew on current threat intelligence. All 11 Certified Leaders show that strong protection against attacks utilizing AI-born tooling already exists.”

Is this based on an established framework? Yes. The pass/fail mechanics are AV-Comparatives’ own methodology, but the underlying attack scenarios follow the MITRE ATT&CK Matrix for Enterprise.

The full report, including the CyberRisk Quadrant and per-product breakdowns, are available at
https://av-comparatives.org/endpoint-prevention-response-epr-test-2026/

About AV-Comparatives

AV-Comparatives is the leading independent cybersecurity testing organization, evaluating security solutions that have evolved far beyond traditional antivirus software. Our systematic testing assesses modern endpoint protection, threat detection, and mobile security across PC, Mac, Android, and IoT devices. Using one of the world’s most relevant and sophisticated threat collections, we create real-world testing environments for comprehensive evaluation. Test results are freely accessible worldwide, and AV-Comparatives certification provides a globally recognized seal of approval for proven cybersecurity performance.

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SINGAPORE, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB) today launched Chinese Companies’ New Playbook for Going Global, a joint report with IE University’s China Observatory examining how Chinese companies are rethinking their globalization strategies in an increasingly fragmented global economy.

Led by CKGSB’s Professor of Economics and Associate Dean Li Wei, the report argues that Chinese corporate globalization is entering a third phase — “capability export.” Rather than simply shipping products or building overseas sales channels, companies are increasingly taking the operating capabilities abroad – including technical standards, product development, supply-chain organization, service, branding, and business models—while adapting them to local markets.

For companies pursuing global growth, localization is becoming critical. Li Haitao, Dean and Dean’s Distinguished Chair Professor of Finance at CKGSB, writes: “The next generation of winners will be those that understand local politics, respect local rules, invest in local capabilities and build trust with local stakeholders.”

The report identifies two emerging models of Chinese overseas expansion. “Chain style globalization” sees large companies expand alongside suppliers and partners, extending industrial ecosystems overseas, whereas “swarm-style globalization” describes how smaller firms expand in quick succession supported by China’s infrastructure such as industrial clusters, cross-border platforms, logistics networks and overseas warehouses.

The report’s field research in Southeast Asia cautions against treating overseas markets as extensions of China. Price, speed and scale do not automatically translate into success: companies must navigate fragmented demand, regulatory complexity, local-content requirements, incomplete supply chains and cultural differences.

For multinationals and Southeast Asian businesses, the shift creates new competitive pressures and opportunities for partnership as Chinese companies seek local expertise, talent and networks to build deeper roots in overseas markets.

On cross-border acquisitions, Bin Ma, IE University’s Professor and Academic Director of China Observatory, highlights the importance of people who bridge organizational, cultural and institutional divides. “Boundary spanners, or experienced executives dispatched from the acquiring company to work within the newly acquired organization, are likely to be among the most important yet often overlooked sources of competitive advantage,” he writes.

José Félix Valdivieso, Chairman of China Observatory at IE University, highlights the cultural dimension of capability export: “Chinese companies must increasingly export knowledge, entrepreneurial spirit, organizational capabilities and management systems.”

The full report is available on CKGSB’s website.

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