IMAGO Technologies Unveils PaperSmart Dual-Mode Tablet With EdPrep.ai

 

Integrated AI learning support connects classroom instruction, independent study and assessment on one device.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- IMAGO Technologies today unveiled PaperSmart, a dual-mode tablet that combines EdPrep.ai personalised learning software with tools for classroom collaboration, digital assessment and device management.

Designed for students and educators, PaperSmart tablet brings learning activities together on one device. Students can review course materials, take handwritten notes and work through guided practice, while institutions can manage devices and support classroom use through integrated software.

A Personalised AI Tutor to support Independent Learning

At the core of the PaperSmart experience is EdPrep.ai, a personalised learning platform designed to help students understand underlying concepts, learn from mistakes, and prepare for examinations with clearer direction. For students, the daily challenge often extends beyond finding information to knowing what to study next, understanding why an answer is wrong, and turning feedback into progress.

EdPrep.ai acts as a "Second Brain" tutor, guiding learners through explanations, practice questions, and step-by-step reasoning via an approachable on-screen AI companion. Supporting this workflow is Smart Learning Memory, an engine that synthesizes a student’s study history, practice results, feedback, and milestones. This creates total continuity between study sessions, tailoring support around individual strengths and areas needing attention.

EdPrep.ai supports preparation for local exams including the SPM, STPM, MUET, IGCSE, A-Levels, IELTS, TOEFL and SAT, with practice activities spanning multiple-choice questions, calculations, essays and spoken responses.

For educators, these tools help connect classroom instruction with independent review and follow-up practice.

“We are proud to bring PaperSmart and EdPrep.ai to market. This isn’t just a device launch—it’s a major contribution to how technology serves education. By pairing adaptive AI software with purpose-built hardware, we are driving the evolution of teaching and learning to a completely new level,” said Rob Hughes, Chief Revenue Officer at IMAGO Technologies.

Two Viewing Modes for Different Learning Tasks

With a double tap, PaperSmart users can switch between a full-colour Standard Mode for visual and interactive content and Paper Mode for reading and handwritten notes.

Open applications, textbook pages, annotations and handwritten notes remain in place when users switch modes, allowing them to continue working without restarting the device.

The built-in IMAGO Collab workspace combines an interactive whiteboard with a digital notebook. Teachers and students can annotate materials and collaborate in real time, supported by teaching templates and Google Workspace integration.

PaperSmart tablet also includes Meeting Mind for lectures, briefings and group discussions. The utility supports offline audio recording, with transcription and summary tools that help turn discussions into study notes, key takeaways and action items.

Tools for Institutional Management and Assessment

PaperSmart’s mobile device management capabilities allow IT teams to enrol devices and manage policies remotely.

For digital exams, Proctor Mode restricts access to selected applications and device functions to help maintain a controlled assessment environment.

Availability

IMAGO Technologies is accepting registrations from educational institutions and organisations interested in PaperSmart deployments. Introductory offers, institutional volume pricing and bundled packages are available through the launch program.

For product information and registration, visit imago.us/paper-smart-tablet/.

About IMAGO Technologies

IMAGO Technologies is a global leader in unified smart classroom and collaborative workplace solutions, empowering educational institutions and corporate enterprises worldwide to teach, learn, and work seamlessly. IMAGO bridges the gap between hardware performance, intelligent SaaS, and unified campus-wide administration. For more information, visit imago.us.

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EBC Financial Group at iFX EXPO Asia 2026 covering Markets, Technology, and Industry Dialogue

 

EBC will offer a closer look at some of its newest developments and share news of the EBC Group Foundation


HONG KONG, Oct 7 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Asia's trading landscape is evolving rapidly. Technology is accelerating access to market information and trading tools, while regulators across the region continue to adapt to a changing financial environment. That push and pull between growth, and oversight will shape many of the conversations at iFX EXPO Asia 2026, running from 7 to 9 October at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

More than 5,000 professionals from over 130 countries are expected to attend, and EBC Financial Group (EBC) will be among them at Booth 4, presenting its latest developments and joining three sessions on the conference programme.

Why Asia, Why Now

For EBC, the event comes at an important moment for the region. Asia remains one of the world's most active and diverse trading markets, with individual countries taking different approaches to regulation, product access and financial technology.

"Trading is changing fast. Technology, shifting trader and investor behaviour, and ongoing global volatility are reshaping how markets work," said Andria Phiniefs, Marketing Director at EBC Financial Group. "That makes this the right time to connect with traders and partners in Asia as we unveil our newest innovations."

"iFX brings the forex and brokerage industry together in one place making it the ideal place to connect with our traders as well as announce our latest innovations," Phiniefs added. "Join our speakers on Thursday and Friday as they explore the issues shaping the next phase of trading, regulation, and technology. Then visit us at Booth 4 to continue the conversation and see what EBC is working on."

Three Sessions, One Thread

EBC's sessions follow a clear line of questions. Where is the next opportunity in trading and investment? How can trading firms grow without breaking the rules? And once traders have the data, how do they make better decisions with it?

The first question opens the programme. On Thursday 8 October, from 13:20 to 13:50 in the Speaker Hall, Christopher Stiegeler, Chief Operating Officer of EBC Financial Group (UK) Limited, moderates a panel on Asia's next major trading opportunity and its growing regulatory challenges. Panellists will discuss regulatory uncertainty, product innovation and the different approaches to trading across the region.

The second follows on Friday 9 October. From 11:00 to 11:40, Charles Lagares, General Counsel of EBC Financial Group (UK) Limited, moderates "The Compliance Tightrope: How Fast Can Finance Grow Without Breaking the Rules?" The panel looks at how financial firms can expand while keeping pace with changing regulation, emerging technology and more complex compliance demands.

The third brings the two together. From 14:40 to 15:10 at the Mastery Hub, Dr Parker Tian, Head of EBC AI Lab, joins Stiegeler and Lagares for "The Data Isn't Enough: Contextual Intelligence for Trading Decisions". The session starts from a simple idea. Raw data alone rarely tells the full story. Trader behaviour, market conditions and individual trading patterns add the context that turns information into more relevant decisions. This thinking underpins EBC's approach to AI-driven trading.

Delegates can add all three sessions to their agenda through the iFX EXPO app.

Find EBC at the Show

iFX EXPO Asia 2026 runs from 7 to 9 October in Hall 3FG of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Wan Chai. EBC is at Booth 4 and speaks in the Speaker Hall and Mastery Hub on Thursday 8 October and Friday 9 October. Online registration closes at 09:00 (UTC+8) on Wednesday 7 October.

For more analysis from EBC, visit: www.ebc.com. 

Disclaimer: This material is for information only and does not constitute a recommendation or advice from EBC Financial Group and all its entities ("EBC"). Trading Forex and Contracts for Difference (CFDs) on margin carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Losses can exceed your deposits. Before trading, you should carefully consider your trading objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite, and consult an independent financial advisor if necessary. Statistics or past investment performance are not a guarantee of future performance. EBC is not liable for any damages arising from reliance on this information.

About EBC Financial Group

EBC Financial Group, headquartered in London, UK, is a comprehensive financial services group licensed and operating in multiple key jurisdictions worldwide. The group offers over 200 Contracts for Difference (CFDs) products, including foreign exchange, precious metals, energy, stock indices, US stocks, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies. With branches in major global financial centres such as Tokyo, Sydney, Singapore, and Hong Kong, its service network covers over 100 countries and regions.

Regulation is the cornerstone of trust in the financial industry. EBC 's various operating entities hold financial regulatory licenses issued by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australia's Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA), and South Africa's Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), strictly adhering to local regulatory rules in their operations.

Leveraging its FCA-regulated liquidity access, EBC has established long-term and stable partnerships with over 50 leading banks and non-bank liquidity providers globally. By integrating clearing-grade liquidity quotes, EBC provides clients with direct access to the primary liquidity market, delivering highly competitive institutional-grade liquidity depth and bank-level spreads, allowing clients to easily enjoy extremely low transaction costs. All clients within the group can enjoy top-tier liquidity access through its FCA license; even for offshore accounts, quotes and orders are ultimately processed by a UK company. Combining big data and AI algorithms to optimize order matching mechanisms, EBC achieves over 87.6% of its orders executed at more favourable prices. For high-frequency and high-volume traders, EBC offers the customized EBC Private Room, a dedicated segregated trading channel that conceals trading orders and avoids market order manipulation. EBC is also one of the few licensed brokers in the industry capable of providing qualified professional investors with FCA liquidity clearing accounts with leverage up to 100x.

The Group’s core management team has over 30 years of experience working in large global financial institutions, having gone through multiple complete financial cycles. They have held core management positions in institutions regulated by the FCA, SEC, and CFTC, and their expertise covers key areas such as brokerage business, operations management, compliance and governance, and corporate risk management.

EBC has been named World Finance's "Best Broker in the World" for four consecutive years, earning the trust of over 5 million registered users worldwide. Upholding a long-term perspective, the Group actively fulfils its social responsibilities: as an official partner of FC Barcelona, it collaborates with the University of Oxford’s Department of Economics to promote financial education, supports the UN Foundation's "United to Beat Malaria" project, and partners with the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) to advance women's empowerment and social equity.

EBC firmly believes that everyone who trades seriously deserves to be treated seriously.
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Global Public Relations Senior Executive
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Global Public Relations Lead
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AM Intelligence Expands NVIDIA Vera Rubin AI Factory Buildout in India and Malaysia

Two further binding orders of ~20,000 NVIDIA GPUs take AMI's committed NVIDIA Vera Rubin capacity to approximately ~29,000 GPUs and close to 100 MW, part of its global development pipeline of ~400 MW


HYDERABAD, India, Oct 6 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- AM Intelligence (“AMI”), the AI infrastructure platform set up by Promoters of Greenko, today announced two further firm and binding orders for 20,000 NVIDIA Rubin GPUs, to be deployed as NVIDIAVera Rubin NVL72 rack-scale systems. Building on its first AI factory in Hyderabad, the expansion is designed to give cloud providers, enterprises and AI developers access to large-scale computing capacity closer to where they build and deploy AI.

These orders are in addition to the AMI's inaugural commitment announced on August 25, 2026, for 9,000 NVIDIA Rubin GPUs at its first AI Factory in Hyderabad.

This follow-on capacity totalling ~70 megawatts (MW) will be deployed at Malaysia and India with delivery scheduled for Q2 2027.

Taken together, the three orders bring AMI's committed frontier compute to approximately 29,000 Rubin GPUs and close to 100 MW of capacity, establishing AMI among the earliest and largest committed buyers of Rubin GPUs outside of North America.

AMI plans to bring additional 300 MWs of capacity to market in the next 15 months, involving capital expenditure of more than $20+ billion in addition to the $6 billion already committed for the initial $100 MW.

“Both facilities will be built to the same architecture standard as the Hyderabad AI Factory, integrating the NVIDIA Vera Rubin platform with high-throughput RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE) networking for fast, efficient data movement, alongside advanced storage systems,” said Anil Chalamalasetty, Chairman, AM Intelligence. “Each site is engineered for high rack power density and liquid cooled throughout, allowing the infrastructure to accommodate successive generations of AI silicon within the same physical footprint.”

“AM Intelligence is bringing the next generation of AI factories to India and Malaysia with NVIDIA Vera Rubin,” said Vishal Dhupar, managing director, Asia South, NVIDIA. “By combining accelerated computing with high-performance networking and liquid-cooled infrastructure, AMI is creating the foundation for developers and enterprises to build more ambitious AI.”

AMI’s ~400 MW Global Pipeline

AMI has developed a pipeline of ~400 MW of Compute-as-a-Service capacity across global locations, including India, the United States, Europe and Malaysia. The three orders placed to date represent the first committed tranche within that pipeline, and the balance is under development for delivery in subsequent phases in 2027 and early 2028.

The pipeline advances AMI's stated intention to bring 1 GW of Compute-as-a-Service capacity to global AI workloads, within a broader programme of 5 GW of powered AI data centres across India, the United States and Europe.

AMI, as a strategic builder of long-term assets, will leverage its unique power solutions, capex advantage and access to next-generation AI infrastructure to deliver best-in-class electron-to-token economics by integrating energy infrastructure with the computing capacity required to train and run AI models. This will enable AI training and inference at scale with a collaborative service offering spanning hyperscalers, neo cloud providers, sovereign AI initiatives, frontier labs, AI natives and local developer communities.

About AM Intelligence:

AM Intelligence (AMI) is building a full-stack AI infrastructure ecosystem spanning energy, data-center infrastructure, hardware, and customized AI models. Backed by Greenko's owned renewable generation and storage, AMI is developing gigawatt-scale, liquid-cooled compute capacity designed to serve global hyperscalers, frontier AI labs, enterprises, and India's sovereign AI initiatives while widening chipset access for Indian developers building domestic and global AI solutions.

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Streamex CEO Henry McPhie to Embark on Asia Tour with Events in Singapore and Hong Kong

 

Meetings with Potential Partners and Investors Planned for Streamex Corp. and GLDY


WINTER PARK, Fla., Oct 2 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Streamex Corp. (“Streamex” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: STEX), a technology company building the future of the commodity markets through tokenization, today announced that Henry McPhie, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, will travel to Asia in October to attend multiple events in Singapore and Hong Kong. During the tour, Mr. McPhie will meet with potential partners and investors for Streamex and for GLDY, the Company’s gold-backed yield-bearing tokenized security.

The Asia tour reflects Streamex’s continued focus on building relationships with institutional investors, strategic partners and market participants across one of the world’s most active regions for digital assets and commodities trading. At the World Family Office Forum | Asia in Hong Kong, Mr. McPhie will participate on a panel and in 1:1 investor meetings to discuss Streamex, the Company’s roadmap and the growing opportunity for GLDY.

Henry McPhie, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Streamex, stated:

“Asian investors have been among the most forward-looking participants in digital assets and real-world asset tokenization, and their influence on how these markets develop continues to grow. We look forward to meeting with potential investors and partners across Singapore and Hong Kong to share our vision for bringing commodities on-chain.”

Singapore Events

Digital Asset Summit Asia 2026, October 7, 2026, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Mr. McPhie will attend Blockworks’ institutional digital asset conference, meeting with institutions and prospective partners.

Token2049 in Singapore, October 7–8, 2026. Mr. McPhie will attend Token2049, a leading digital asset industry gathering in Asia, meeting with prospective partners and investors.

Hong Kong Events

World Family Office Forum | Asia, October 15–16, 2026, The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong. Mr. McPhie will speak on the panel “Digital Assets & Blockchain: The Next Chapter of Innovation” on October 15 from 4:00 to 4:40 p.m. HKT. The panel will be moderated by Gabriel Karageorgiou of XBTO and includes Zann Kwan of Revo Digital Family Office and Leo Chiu of Click Ventures. The seventh edition of this forum convenes Asia’s leading business families, single family offices and their trusted advisors, and Mr. McPhie expects to meet with family offices and prospective investors for Streamex and GLDY.

How to Schedule a Meeting

Attendance at the forum is by invitation only. Qualified family offices and other interested parties may request an invitation at asia.worldfamilyofficeforum.com or contact the organizer, Connect Group, at info@connectgroup.global.

To arrange a meeting with the Streamex team while Mr. McPhie is in Singapore or Hong Kong, contact Streamex Investor Relations at IR@streamex.com.

About Streamex Corp.

Streamex Corp. (NASDAQ: STEX) is a technology and infrastructure company focused on the tokenization and digitalization of commodity real-world assets. Streamex delivers institutional-grade solutions that bridge traditional finance and blockchain-enabled markets through secure, regulated and yield-bearing financial instruments.

For more information, visit www.streamex.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements regarding Streamex’s business strategy, investor relations initiatives, Mr. McPhie’s planned participation in events and anticipated meetings with potential investors and partners in Asia and any resulting partnerships or investments, the market opportunity for GLDY, the development and scalability of its tokenization platform, and expectations for the tokenization of real-world assets. Such statements are often identified by words such as “will,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “intends” and similar expressions. They are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including that planned events or meetings may be changed, rescheduled or canceled, that meetings may not result in any partnership, investment or other transaction, and risks related to market conditions, regulatory developments affecting tokenized securities and digital assets, and the Company’s ability to develop and scale its platform and products. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, Streamex undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement. Additional information regarding these and other risks is contained in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and in its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Contacts
Streamex Press & Investor Relations
Laura Kiernan
Head of Investor Relations
IR@streamex.com | laura@streamex.com

Henry McPhie
Chief Executive Officer, Streamex Corp.
www.streamex.com | X.com/streamex


SOURCE: Streamex Corp.

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CompoSecure Opens New London Design Centre to Meet Growing International Demand for Premium Metal Cards

New Client Studio Just Steps from Tower Bridge Enables Issuers to Design, Test, Sample & Refine Metal Card Programs Real Time and in Person


LONDON, Oct 1 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CompoSecure, a leader in metal payment cards, security and authentication solutions, today opened a Design Centre and office in central London. At the new facility, banks, fintechs and card program partners across Europe, the Middle East and Asia can design premium metal cards alongside CompoSecure's specialists, see finished materials and techniques up close, and move from concept to specification faster. Sessions will include strategic counsel on the five elements that contribute to an effective metal card program.

Premium metal cards have become a key differentiating tool for issuers competing for new customer acquisition, revenue growth, elevated customer experience and retention. For many international issuers, designing a successful metal card program has meant working remotely with partners often an ocean away. The London Design Centre brings that process closer.

Visitors can explore first-hand an extensive range of card designs and finishes, from colours and textures to laser engraving and embedded features. They can also work directly with CompoSecure's design, metal and engineering teams at every stage, from concept and visualisation through to specification and implementation.

"The most successful card programs come from building a vision together with our clients, and that's much easier when you're in the same room," said Ian Snadden, Chief Commercial Officer, International, at CompoSecure. "Cards are used by consumers every day; they have become the primary embodiment of the bank’s brand, so issuers need to see and feel the possibilities. In London, clients can do exactly that, with our experts beside them from the first sketch to the final product. We look forward to welcoming clients and partners from around the world."

“Monavate has collaborated closely with CompoSecure on several projects, including the iconic MetaMask metal card. We participated in design sessions in the U.S. headquarters and are looking forward to working with their experts in the London Design Centre, as we look to launch several new programs in Europe and the Middle East region,” stated Scott Lucas, Co-Founder and President, Monavate.

The Design Centre sits in a restored industrial building beside the Thames, a setting that reflects the craft and engineering behind every CompoSecure card. The opening builds on 25 years of co-creating card programs globally and marks the next step in the company's international growth.

Issuers and partners can book a design session by contacting sales@composecure.com.

About CompoSecure

CompoSecure, a GPGI business (NYSE: GPGI), is the leading manufacturer of Premium Metal Payment Cards and offers best-in-class Authentication and Digital Asset solutions. The Company’s offerings combine elegance, simplicity, and security to deliver exceptional experiences and peace of mind, enabling trust for millions of people around the globe. For more information, please visit www.CompoSecure.com and www.GetArculus.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but are statements about plans, expectations, targets, goals, and future performance, including with respect to metal cards, potential future partnerships, and the London Design Centre. Although we believe that our plans, intentions, and expectations reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or realize these plans, intentions, or expectations. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, including but not limited to, risks associated with our plans and strategies, including international expansion and the operation of the London Design Centre, demand from issuers and partners, anticipated benefits of metal cards, and those additional risks disclosed in our reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including in sections entitled “Risk Factors”.  Forward-looking statements may be preceded by, followed by, or include the words “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “opportunity,” “intend,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “target,” “goal,” or “continue,” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terms. Forward-looking statements should not be relied on as predictions of future events and are not guarantees of performance or results. You should not put undue reliance on these statements which speak only as of the date of this press release. We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any of these statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. 

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SOURCE: CompoSecure, Inc.

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PINE LABS EXTENDS TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIP WITH WOOLWORTHS GROUP

 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Pine Labs has extended its technology partnership with Woolworths Group, expanding its role in powering the retailer’s gift card ecosystem through enhanced platform capabilities, deeper application programming interface (API) integrations and support for new digital stored-value experiences.

Through its Qwikcilver subsidiary, Pine Labs, a global payments technology company, powers the technology platform supporting Woolworths' gift card programmes.

The partnership will build on this foundation, with a focus on strengthening platform capabilities, enabling deeper technology integration and supporting the evolution of gift card experiences across physical and digital channels.

Pine Labs Chief Executive Officer, B Amrish Rau said the partnership with Woolworths is focused on providing technology infrastructure that can evolve alongside increasingly digital, integrated and omnichannel gift card experiences.

“We are now expanding the technology foundation with enhanced platform capabilities that can support new gift card experiences and stored-value use cases,” he said in a statement.

Pine Labs’ Qwikcilver platform supports the lifecycle of gift card products, including issuance, processing, transaction management, and omnichannel programme capabilities.

Its API-led and modular architecture is designed to help Woolworths integrate gift card capabilities with its wider commerce ecosystem and progressively add new use cases by leveraging existing technology infrastructure.

Under the engagement, Pine Labs will support Woolworths’ ongoing modernisation of gift card infrastructure through enhanced API integrations, increased scalability and stronger digital programme capabilities.

-- BERNAMA

KAIYI X7 HYBRID EXPANDS INTO GLOBAL MARKETS

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Yibin Kaiyi International Trade Co Ltd, a subsidiary of KAIYI Auto, announced the KAIYI X7 Hybrid has expanded into markets across Central Asia, Africa, South America and the Middle East since its global premiere in April 2026.

In a statement, the company said the model will be followed by the all-new X7 Plus, which is scheduled to enter global markets in 2027.

The X7 Hybrid features a digital light front fascia, with sigma-shaped daytime running lights and parametric dot-matrix elements forming its front lighting design.

The triangular grille incorporates styling inspired by the Kunlun Mountains, while the lighting system includes automatic high- and low-beam switching, delayed shutoff and multiple lighting animations.

The sports utility vehicle (SUV) measures 4,710 millimetres (mm) in length, 1,955 mm in width and 1,715 mm in height, with a 2,800 mm wheelbase. Its exterior profile is designed to manage airflow toward the rear to help reduce aerodynamic drag.

Flush power-retractable door handles also provide a 20-kilogramme ice-breaking capability for use in low temperatures, while the vehicle rides on 255/50 R20 tyres and 20-inch sport wheels.

At the rear, full-width LED taillights are integrated with an illuminated rear badge and horizontal light bar. The system provides lighting animations during locking and unlocking, while the brake and turn signals are designed to improve visibility to other road users.

The all-new X7 Plus will arrive in petrol and hybrid variants, combining a new design language and fresh styling with upgraded intelligent comfort features to offer families worldwide a broader choice of SUVs.

-- BERNAMA

VOCALBEATS.AI REINFORCES COMMITMENT TO AI INNOVATION AT FCGF 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Vocalbeats.AI, a Singapore-based artificial intelligence (AI) innovation company, continued its support for the FutureChina Global Forum 2026 (FCGF 2026), reinforcing its commitment to practical AI innovation and Singapore’s AI ecosystem.

Organised by Business China, the two-day FCGF 2026 was held at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore from Sept 24 to 25 under the theme “Strengthening Resilience, Rebuilding Trust”. The forum’s guests of honour included the country’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong and Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information and Health Tan Kiat How.

“We are pleased to support the FutureChina Global Forum and contribute to the wider discussion on how AI can be applied responsibly and translated into real-world value,” said Vocalbeats.AI Chief Executive Officer, Marco Lai Jinnan in a statement.

The forum featured a dedicated AI Track for the first time, highlighting the growing importance of AI in business and society, with discussions exploring AI deployment to improve productivity and deliver tangible business and societal value, drawing on applications ranging from enterprise software to robotics.

As AI systems become more capable and widely adopted, speakers also highlighted the importance of workforce skills, workflow redesign and viable business models, alongside safety, accountability and trust.

Vocalbeats.AI said these discussions reflect its belief that the next stage of AI development will be defined by its ability to address real-world needs and deliver tangible value to users.

The company develops AI-powered applications for productivity and communication, including Owll, an AI note-taking and productivity app, and Owll Translator, an AI-powered real-time translation app.

Vocalbeats.AI’s support for the forum forms part of its broader engagement with Singapore’s AI and technology ecosystem. Over the past year, the company has expanded its collaborations with universities, public-sector organisations and AI communities.

Its initiatives include the Vocalbeats.AI Scholarship at the National University of Singapore, the Vocalbeats.AI–Turing AI Scholarship at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; internship opportunities for students; and AI learning workshops for children and youth in local communities.

-- BERNAMA

​SunCar Technology Reports First Half 2026 Financial Results

Net Income of $3.4 Million Improving from a Net Loss of $5.5 Million
Adjusted EBITDA increased to $9.4 Million, up 269% YoY
Delivered 1H Revenue of $277 million, a 24% YoY increase
EV Premiums increased 31% YoY to $916 million

NEW YORK, Sept 23 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SunCar Technology Group Inc. (the "Company" or "SunCar") (NASDAQ: SDA), an innovative leader in AI-powered auto insurance and auto services, today announced financial results for the six months ended June 30, 2026.

"SunCar had an excellent first half generating $3.4 million in net income, a substantial $8.9 million improvement from a $5.5 million net loss the first half of 2025,” said Zaichang Ye, Chairman and CEO of SunCar. “Our top-line growth of 24% demonstrated that SunCar can maintain strong revenue growth while also growing profits. Major wins for the Company in the first half including the AgBank chauffeur contract and multiple Huawei ecosystem customer wins show that the size and scope of SunCar’s contracts are increasing.

“I’m particularly pleased with the revenue growth in auto services, which grew 22% from the same period last year. SunCar’s auto services segment is benefiting from our investment in AI and the increased emphasis that our insurance customers are placing on value-added auto services. SunCar is realizing unprecedented synergies from our dual product offering of services and auto insurance. Our partners are achieving a new level of value by integrating SunCar’s AI features into their services. SunCar’s cloud with its combination of insurance and auto services gives our customers a single integrated technology platform from which they can offer a full suite of customized services.

“As always, SunCar’s partners and customers are critical to our growth. Our partnerships with leading companies such as Tesla, Xiaomi, NIO, Xpeng, Huawei, Zeekr, PICC, and Ping An differentiate SunCar and validate the unique product offering we have in the market.

”In terms of technology innovation, SunCar is leading the charge in the next phase of AI which will be vertical industry AI. We have integrated AI into most of our operations and, in cooperation with our partners, are now creating customer-specific AI-powered products. This next phase of AI will be led by companies with deep industry expertise that are leveraging AI to create AI-powered ecosystems just as SunCar is doing for auto insurance and services.” 

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TEMPO SOFTWARE CPO HIGHLIGHTS AI SPENDING ACCOUNTABILITY AT REUTERS CONFERENCE

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Tempo Software Chief Product Officer (CPO), Kevin Nanney highlighted the growing need for enterprises to connect artificial intelligence (AI) spending with measurable business outcomes at the Reuters Momentum AI Conference in Austin, Texas.

Nanney discussed how enterprises can manage AI adoption while tracking its costs, outcomes and alignment with strategic priorities. He also shared examples from his experience at Tempo, including how competing initiatives can reveal underlying efficiency issues and how changes in measurement can help guide resource-allocation decisions.

In his keynote, titled “Spend Is Tracked. Outcomes Are Not. The AI Accountability Distance Nobody Has Closed”, Nanney outlined three areas for enterprise leaders: tracking the cost and contribution of AI agents, establishing a governed operating model for human and AI work, and adopting more adaptive planning to identify and address strategic drift.

Tempo’s 2026 State of AI in Portfolio Management report found that 91 per cent of surveyed organisations are piloting or actively using AI in project delivery, while 26 per cent use AI to prioritise or reprioritise work.

In a statement, Tempo said the findings highlight a gap between AI adoption and AI-informed decision-making, reinforcing the need to align strategy, investment and execution across human and AI workforces.

Nanney’s presentation followed Tempo’s launch of Loop, an AI-native Intelligent Portfolio Orchestration platform designed to provide enterprises with a continuously updated view of time, capacity, cost and execution across existing work systems.

The company also recently launched Workforce Intelligence, which attributes AI activity to Jira work items, epics and initiatives.

Tempo said these capabilities are designed to help enterprises coordinate human and AI work while improving visibility into portfolio execution and resource allocation.

The 2026 Reuters Momentum AI Conference, held in Austin from Sept 24 to 26, brought together enterprise leaders focused on AI implementation, business value and investment returns. More than 500 senior executives were expected to attend.

-- BERNAMA