Apple has opened 2026 by broadening its Fitness+ service with new multi-week training programmes, goal-based challenges and music-driven workouts, a move aimed at keeping users engaged beyond the early-year surge in health resolutions that often fades by February. The update, rolled out globally this month, adds structured plans lasting between two and six weeks, allowing subscribers to follow curated routines that blend strength, core, HIIT, yoga and […]
Pressure on the global games industry is intensifying as regulators, courts and lawmakers move to tighten oversight on artificial intelligence, child protection, monetisation models and platform accountability, setting up 2026 as a pivotal year for legal risk and compliance. Publishers and studios are entering the year facing overlapping scrutiny from consumer watchdogs, data protection authorities and competition regulators, with legal experts warning that fragmented rules across jurisdictions […]
Researchers at the City University of Hong Kong have developed an artificial skin that mimics key functions of the human nervous system, marking a step towards robots that can feel touch, detect injury and react instinctively to harmful contact. The neuromorphic “e-skin”, created by a team led by materials scientist Yuyu Gao, converts physical pressure into electrical signals resembling neural pulses, allowing machines to distinguish between gentle […]
Cars sold across major markets are harvesting vast amounts of personal data from drivers and passengers without clear consent, fuelling a widening debate over privacy, ownership and the limits of digital surveillance in everyday transport. As vehicles become rolling computers, regulators and consumer advocates warn that protections have failed to keep pace with the speed and scale of data collection embedded in modern mobility. Vehicles equipped with […]
XRP has moved back into the top tier of digital assets by market value, overtaking Binance-linked BNB to reclaim fourth place among cryptocurrencies as trading momentum gathered pace and regulatory signals from Washington shifted. Data from major market trackers show the token’s market capitalisation pushing past that of BNB, leaving only Bitcoin and Ethereum ahead when stablecoins are excluded. The advance follows a sharp rally that lifted […]
Brookfield Asset Management is preparing to launch a cloud computing business called Radiant that will lease artificial intelligence chips directly to developers, underpinned by a newly formed $10 billion AI fund as part of its broader strategy to build an integrated AI infrastructure platform. Radiant’s model aims to control key inputs in the AI value chain from land and power to compute, offering an alternative to conventional cloud […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Barq has vaulted into the spotlight of Saudi Arabia’s financial technology landscape, cementing its position as the fastest-growing digital wallet in the Kingdom by download and usage metrics, according to market data and industry tracking. The platform’s pace of adoption has set benchmarks rarely seen in consumer financial services, underscoring how quickly digital payments are becoming embedded in everyday transactions across Saudi Arabia. […]
Yas Marina Circuit will stage the opening rounds of the new Emirates Drift Championship season this weekend, drawing leading regional drivers to Abu Dhabi for tightly fought door-to-door battles that organisers say will push technical precision and crowd engagement to a higher level. The championship’s return to the capital’s flagship motorsport venue signals a renewed focus on competitive depth, youth participation and international exposure for a discipline […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Samsung Electronics has lifted the curtain on the Freestyle Plus, a new generation of its portable projector range that pushes further into artificial intelligence-driven home entertainment. Revealed ahead of the CES 2026 technology show in Las Vegas, the device signals Samsung’s intent to blend mobility with smarter software, at a time when consumer electronics firms are racing to embed AI across everyday products. […]
Bitcoin is trading within a narrow band at the start of 2026 after pulling back from the $110,000 zone, yet blockchain data and market activity point to mounting pressure beneath the surface. Large holders are adding to positions, exchange balances are thinning and derivatives markets are showing renewed engagement, a combination that has fuelled expectations of a potential double-digit move if key technical levels give way. The […]
Ilya Lichtenstein, the convict at the centre of one of the largest bitcoin thefts in history, has walked free from federal custody ahead of his full sentence, publicly attributing his early release to the First Step Act, a criminal justice reform law enacted in 2018 under President Donald Trump. Lichtenstein’s abrupt return to civilian life after serving about 14 months of a five-year term for laundering nearly […]
Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella has called for a recalibration of how the technology sector talks about artificial intelligence, arguing that the industry should move beyond what he describes as “AI slop” and focus instead on a rigorous theory of the mind that reflects how people actually think, decide and create when equipped with powerful digital tools. His remarks, delivered during a wide-ranging discussion on the future […]
Iran has signalled that it is prepared to accept cryptocurrency as payment for advanced military hardware, a move that underscores Tehran’s efforts to widen its financial options under sanctions while raising fresh concerns among regulators and security analysts about the use of digital assets in global arms markets. Information published on a government-linked defence export website indicates that prospective buyers could settle contracts using cryptocurrencies for a […]
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have recorded an unprecedented $4.57 billion in net outflows over a two-month period, marking the sharpest withdrawal since spot products were approved and underscoring a shift in investor positioning after a steep correction in the digital asset’s price. The reversal follows a roughly 20% drop in bitcoin over the same window, testing the durability of institutional demand that had powered inflows earlier in the […]
A compact, gaming-themed building set priced at $20 has become the latest expression of Lego’s strategy to blend nostalgia with accessibility, as the company rolls out a new Creator 3-in-1 Retro Gaming Console aimed at younger builders and adult collectors alike. The 268-piece kit, released at the start of January, reflects Lego’s effort to tap into enduring affection for early video-game hardware while keeping the price point […]
More than $110 billion in digital assets moved out of South Korea during 2025 as stringent trading restrictions and policy uncertainty pushed investors and firms to seek friendlier jurisdictions, according to estimates compiled from blockchain analytics, exchange disclosures and regulatory briefings. The scale of the outflows has sharpened debate in Seoul over how to balance market oversight with competitiveness at a time when global crypto activity is […]
XRP has moved ahead of BNB to claim the position of the world’s fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalisation, marking a sharp shift in the digital-asset rankings during a period of heightened market activity. The token’s valuation has climbed to about $123 billion after prices advanced to the $2.02–$2.03 range, reflecting an intraday rise of roughly 8 per cent and outpacing gains among several large-cap peers. The change […]
Competition between Tesla and Waymo is reshaping the trajectory of autonomous transport, with contrasting technical philosophies, regulatory strategies and deployment timelines sharpening the pace of innovation across the robotaxi market. Waymo holds a tangible lead in fully driverless commercial operations. Its vehicles, packed with lidar, radar and high-resolution cameras, have logged millions of autonomous miles without a human safety driver across multiple US cities. In places such […]
Samsung is preparing a significant overhaul of its Bixby voice assistant by integrating technology from Perplexity AI, a move aimed at strengthening on-device intelligence across the Galaxy S26 smartphone range scheduled for 2026. The partnership reflects Samsung’s push to reposition Bixby as a practical, search-driven assistant capable of delivering clearer answers and tighter control over handset functions, as competition in mobile artificial intelligence intensifies. People familiar with […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Google’s Pixel smartphone line is set for a marked transition in 2026 as its camera system moves beyond image capture to function as an always-on AI sensing hub, according to multiple industry briefings, developer disclosures and patent filings tied to the company’s mobile roadmap. The shift centres on deeper integration of Google Lens with on-device artificial intelligence, turning the camera into a primary […]
Largest-ever Hong Kong Tech Pavilion features 3 Innovation Award-winning game-changers showcasing immense potential to scale
LAS VEGAS, US – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 January 2026 – Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will join hands in spearheading the largest-ever Hong Kong Tech Pavilion to the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas from January 6-9 (Tue-Fri). The showcase features 61 tech companies in a dynamic mix of early-stage and mature companies in AI, robotics, healthtech, and sustainability, to signify Hong Kong’s fast-rising technology advancements and the ability to empower innovators in and out of the city to scale imagination to global impact.
Taking centre stage this year, Hong Kong Tech Pavilion stars with several CES Innovation Award winning solutions, as well as world-firsts, in a display of technology strength across the Eureka Park and Global Pavilion that includes companies less than five years old and more established ventures. Highlights include:
Widemount Dynamics Tech: named Best of Innovation for Product in Support of Human Security for All, their Smart Firefighting Robot is designed to detect fires, navigate smoke-filled environments, provide real-time mapping, and determine the best extinguishing agent to minimize costs and risks for losses of life and asset.
PointFit: honored under the Digital Health category, the PF-Sweat Patch is an ultra-thin wearable built with patented biomarkers tracking technology, it offers a non-invasive alternative with continuous monitoring of vitals and performance for athletes and wellbeing enthusiasts.
Eieling Technology: honored under the Digital Health category, FattaLab®is the world’s first intelligence-driven compact fatty liver diagnostic device, delivering assessment results with medical-grade accuracy in just 30 seconds. The high level of convenience promotes early treatment to those who suffer from the disease, enabling immediate preventive care, and potentially boosts longevity.
Happenings such as announcement, product launches and briefings, and conversations to business-match at the Pavilions are lining up. That includes an introduction of GumAI, a smart oral healthcare solution developed by Dentomi, sharing more on the “Dentist coming in handy” approach; a demonstration of how DRESIO puts forth its “AI Physiotherapy for Everyone” solution; the launch of “wuBiee & wuBiee wrap” that moftBODY integrates neuroscience into smart textile onto daily shapewear, and more awaits at the Pavilions. Click here for the full line-up at Hong Kong Tech Pavilion, and schedule your visit now.
In addition, a Hong Kong Tech Networking Reception will be held on Day 2, welcoming all interested parties to engage in conversations of potential partnerships, and explore on business opportunities with Hong Kong tech companies. Registration is now open with details of the Reception as follows:
Date: 7 January 2026
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Venue: Mercato Della Pescheria, The Venetian
Appendix: List of 61 tech companies at Hong Kong Tech Pavilion, including 47 within the HKSTP ecosystem (in alphabetical order)
No.
Company Name
Booth Location
1
0x Limited
Eureka Park
2
AIeveR Robotics Limited
Global Pavilion
3
Airoma AI Limited
Eureka Park
4
AniMed Technology Limited
Eureka Park
5
AP Infosense Limited
Global Pavilion
6
Aporion Technology Limited
Eureka Park
7
BuyHive Limited
Eureka Park
8
Cartesius Robotics Limited
Global Pavilion
9
Cresento Limited
Eureka Park
10
Cyanse Smart Energy Tech Limited
Global Pavilion
11
Dealer Send Logistics Limited
Global Pavilion
12
Decennium Platforms Limited
Eureka Park
13
Dentomi Limited
Eureka Park
14
DRESIO Limited
Global Pavilion
15
Eieling Technology Limited
Global Pavilion
16
Entoptica Limited
Eureka Park
17
Ezygreenpak Limited
Global Pavilion
18
Feelings Group Limited
Eureka Park
19
Firefilm Group Limited
Global Pavilion
20
FreightAmigo Services Limited
Global Pavilion
21
Gembody Limited
Eureka Park
22
Glassdio Scientific Company Limited
Eureka Park
23
GoGoChart Technology Limited
Global Pavilion
24
Green Vigor Limited
Eureka Park
25
Greenbulb Trading Limited
Global Pavilion
26
Hay-koze Limited
Eureka Park
27
Haylo Tech Limited
Eureka Park
28
HKSTP x ARROW HARDWARE LAB
Global Pavilion
29
Hong Kong Aozhen Technology Co., Limited
Global Pavilion
30
iCombo Tech Company Limited
Eureka Park
31
ImageVector MedTech Limited
Eureka Park
32
Immune Materials Limited
Eureka Park
33
Innobound Limited
Eureka Park
34
Loongrise Avionics (HK) Co., Limited
Global Pavilion
35
Mangdang Technology Co., Limited
Eureka Park
36
MedVision Limited
Eureka Park
37
Meridian Innovation Limited
Global Pavilion
38
MintMind Limited
Global Pavilion
39
Mirror Caring Limited
Eureka Park
40
MMSTAR Technologies Limited
Eureka Park
41
moftBODY Limited
Eureka Park
42
Multiply Studio & Technologies Limited
Eureka Park
43
Novautek Autonomous Driving Limited
Global Pavilion
44
Nuvatech Limited
Eureka Park
45
On-Skin Wearable Technology Limited
Eureka Park
46
Plasticvore Chain Limited
Eureka Park
47
Point Fit Technology Limited
Eureka Park
48
ReSaTech Limited
Global Pavilion
49
Robocore Technology Limited
Global Pavilion
50
Shannon & Turing Technology Limited
Eureka Park
51
Solos Technology Limited
Global Pavilion
52
TG0 Limited
Global Pavilion
53
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Global Pavilion
54
UbiquiTech Innovations Limited
Eureka Park
55
Vcare Vision Technology Limited
Global Pavilion
56
Vista Innotech Limited
Global Pavilion
57
Webuild Tech Limited
Eureka Park
58
WeWealth Electronic Innotech Limited
Global Pavilion
59
Widemount Dynamics Tech Limited
Eureka Park
60
Xeroptix Technology Limited
Eureka Park
61
XOXO Beverages Limited
Global Pavilion
Remarks:
The Hong Kong Tech Pavilion is located across Eureka Park (booth #63200, Hall G) and Global Pavilion (booth #50732, Hall A-D) at The Venetian Expo.
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A five-day global phenomenon uniting world-class and Thai artists with eco-friendly fireworks—captivating millions and redefining Bangkok as a premier New Year countdown destination.
BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 January 2026 – ICONSIAM, the global landmark on the banks of Thailand’s legendary Chao Phraya River, once again captured the world’s attention with “Amazing Thailand Countdown 2026“, a five-day world-class New Year celebration held from 27–31 December 2025 at River Park, ICONSIAM. Presented under the theme “A GLOBAL PHENOMENAL CELEBRATION AT THE ICON UNRIVALED,” the event united forces across public and private sectors to deliver an extraordinary global countdown experience. The River Park area was transformed into The Largest Entertainment Arena, featuring non-stop performances by more than 200 leading Thai and international artists across five themed nights, including Pop Power, Dance Force, Rock Infinity, Star Harmony and Global Phenomenon Stage.
The five-day celebration attracted over 1.8 million visitors from Thailand and around the world, placing Bangkok alongside the world’s leading countdown cities and reaffirming ICONSIAM as one of the top global countdown destinations.
Worldwide Media Broadcast and Record-Breaking Digital Impact
The Amazing Thailand Countdown 2026 generated over 100 million online views across all platforms over five days, reflecting its immense global reach and cultural resonance. The official hashtag #AmazingThailandCountdown2026 ranked No.1 trending in Thailand across Facebook, Instagram, and X (Twitter), underscoring the event’s dominance in both live attendance and digital engagement.
The celebration was broadcast live and reported nationwide and worldwide across major television and online platforms such as CNN, BBC, AP, AFP, CNBC-TV18, Reuters, NBC News, ABC News, CCTV, Hunan TV, Jiangsu TV, and Phoenix TV, among others, allowing audiences across continents to share in Thailand’s most spectacular year-end moment.
Grand Opening Scene and World-Class Entertainment
The grand opening scene on the night of 31 December unfolded as a spectacular fusion of traditional Thai artistry and international performances, led by Miss World 2025, Suchata Chuangsri. The showcase celebrated the beauty of Thai art, music, and heritage while honoring Thailand’s enduring legacy. The night continued with astellar lineup of world-class and iconic Thai artists, performing against the breathtaking backdrop of the Chao Phraya River.
Where the Best of Thailand Meets the Best of the World
The pinnacle of the celebration, “The Unrivaled Global Performance: Where the Best of Thailand Meets the Best of the World,” came to life through an exclusive collaboration created especially for ICONSIAM’s countdown stage. This historic performance united world-class artist Mark Tuan with iconic Thai artists Jeff Satur and Phrimaphaa Khornrojjanachawin in a powerful rendition of the royal composition “Still on My Mind (In the Eternal Heart),” marking a truly unforgettable moment on the countdown stage.
1,400 Meters of Eco-Friendly Fireworks Celebrating Legacy and Sustainability
The grand fireworks presentation continued the tribute to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother, whose grace lives eternally in the hearts of the Thai people. Directed by Okuchi Yoshimasa, an award-winning Japanese fireworks master, in collaboration with Thai creative teams, the display combined artistry, technology, and sustainability.
Crafted from Thai sticky rice, the eco-friendly fireworks produced vibrant colors with minimal smoke and environmental impact—reflecting ICONSIAM’s long-standing commitment to sustainability. The panoramic display was visible within an 8-kilometer radius, delivering a breathtaking visual experience across Bangkok’s skyline.
The Power of Partnerships Driving Global Success
The success of Amazing Thailand Countdown 2026 reflects the strength of collaboration across both public and private sectors. ICONSIAM received major support from the Tourism Authority of Thailand, alongside leading private organizations, including Charoen Pokphand Group Company Limited, and many esteemed partners.
These collaborations underscore the power of public-private partnerships in elevating Thailand’s presence on the global stage and reinforcing the nation’s position as one of the world’s most distinguished New Year countdown destinations.
This historic performance ushered in 2026 with grandeur, emotion, and unforgettable memories—leaving a lasting impression on audiences around the world and reaffirming ICONSIAM as a must-visit global landmark. For more information and updates on upcoming events at ICONSIAM, please visit www.iconsiam.com
Coinbase has said a former customer-support agent has been arrested in India following an investigation into a security breach that exposed limited user data on the US-based cryptocurrency exchange, marking a significant step in efforts to trace accountability for one of the platform’s most closely watched incidents. The exchange said the individual, who had worked for a third-party support contractor, was taken into custody by law-enforcement authorities […]
Careto, the elusive cyber espionage group also known as “The Mask”, has resurfaced after nearly a decade of silence, deploying a new generation of attack techniques that signal a marked evolution in its operational capability and strategic intent. The renewed activity, disclosed by cybersecurity researchers during an international security conference in October, marks the first confirmed evidence of Careto-linked operations since early 2014, when the group […]
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