MGI Tech Launches Stereo-seq OMNI Large Chip Design for FFPE at ESSB 2026

New format will help researchers study larger tissue areas while preserving spatial context

SITGES, Spain, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MGI Tech Co., Ltd. (MGI), a company committed to developing core tools and technologies that drive innovation in life science, launched its Stereo-seq OMNI Large Chip Design for formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) samples at the third Conference of the European Society for Spatial Biology (ESSB), held from 28 September to 1 October at Hotel Meliá Sitges near Barcelona. The launch extends MGI's spatial transcriptomics portfolio to address research questions that require a broader view of tissue architecture, continuing the integration of STOmics' spatial technologies into MGI's portfolio following the acquisition.

Extending Spatial Analysis Across Larger FFPE Sections

FFPE tissue is widely used in research because it preserves morphology and supports studies of archived specimens. These collections provide valuable material for studying disease progression and variation between samples. Standard capture areas, however, can limit the view of larger or structurally diverse sections. Stereo-seq OMNI Large-Chip Design is intended to let researchers examine more of a tissue section within a single spatial experiment, helping them place local gene-expression patterns in a broader anatomical context.

The design builds on Stereo-seq OMNI V1.1, MGI's spatial transcriptomics solution for FFPE samples. It is designed for chip formats up to 2 cm by 3 cm and for studies that need to profile larger tissues, multiple sections, or tissue microarray layouts. By linking molecular measurements with tissue morphology, the approach can help researchers compare regions within a sample and investigate how cell populations are distributed across them. A wider capture area may also reduce the need to piece together data from separate tissue regions when a research question depends on their relationship.

Supporting Research From Tissue to Data

Larger capture areas can be particularly useful when tissue features extend beyond a conventional field of view. In cancer research, for example, investigators may want to examine tumor regions together with surrounding tissue, including the boundaries where cell populations interact. In developmental biology and immunology, they may need to follow cell states or immune organization across a broader section. The new design is intended to give these projects more room to ask spatial questions while retaining the resolution needed to study local patterns.

MGI also presented the broader Stereo-seq workflow at the meeting. Stereo-seq OMNI supports total-RNA profiling of FFPE tissue, while Go Spatial automates post-imaging sample preparation for both FFPE and fresh frozen samples. StereoLink is an FFPE tissue-transfer solution designed to assist H&E-guided transfer from standard glass slides to Stereo-seq chips. Early access opportunities for StereoLink are available. Together, these tools address distinct steps in preparing, profiling, and interpreting tissue samples.

MGI also highlighted VisiOmics (PMIF-20RS), its automated multiplex immunofluorescence staining and imaging system for spatial proteomics. It maps protein markers and cell phenotypes in tissue sections, including FFPE samples, providing a complementary protein-level view alongside Stereo-seq spatial gene-expression data.

"Researchers increasingly need to see how molecular signals relate across larger tissue areas," said Fang Chen, Vice President of MGI and General Manager of Europe & Africa at MGI. "The FFPE large-chip design is intended to help them study those relationships within a wider spatial context."

The ESSB launch gives researchers an opportunity to discuss sample selection, study design, and analysis needs directly with MGI specialists. Such conversations matter because tissue dimensions, quality, and the location of features of interest all influence how a spatial study is planned. MGI shared scientific presentations and application examples during the conference, showing how spatial data can be combined with other molecular approaches to investigate tissue heterogeneity.

Connecting With the European Spatial Biology Community

The ESSB conference brings together researchers developing and applying spatial methods across disciplines. Its program includes talks, posters, panel discussions, and working group sessions intended to encourage exchange between established investigators and early-career scientists. This setting gives technology developers a chance to hear directly about the demands of real research projects, from sample preparation to data interpretation. MGI's participation reflects its ongoing engagement with this community and its interest in the practical challenges of running spatial studies at scale.

Following the European launch of Go Spatial at STOC 2026, MGI is using ESSB to introduce a complementary option for FFPE tissue research. The company will continue to work with research groups and service partners to improve access to spatial transcriptomics technologies and support their use in biologically complex samples.

About MGI

Founded in 2016, MGI Tech Co., Ltd. (or its subsidiaries, together referred to as MGI, stock code: 688114.SH) is committed to building core tools and technologies that drive innovation in life science. As one of the few companies capable of independently developing and mass-producing clinical-grade gene sequencers, MGI empowers global users with scalable sequencing capabilities ranging from Gb to Tb levels. MGI also stands out as the only provider of a full-stack product portfolio that spans three core segments: SEQ ALL (short- and long-read sequencing), GLI (Generative Lab Intelligence), and Multi-Omics.

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- On October 8, XPENG Robotaxi has officially announced its brand name "XPENG YOYO," opening its autonomous driving online registration to the public in China.

- As China's first fully in-house developed Robotaxi to achieve pre-loaded mass production, XPENG Robotaxi is completing the leap from technical validation to commercial user operations.

GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- XPENG's Robotaxi has officially announced its brand name "XPENG YOYO." On the same day, the XPENG YOYO autonomous driving online registration was opened to the public in China through invitation codes, and a dedicated page went live on XPENG's official website. This marks the transition from technical validation into a new stage of marketization and industrialization. Going forward, XPENG YOYO will operate with a clear brand identity and commercial positioning, providing operation services to users and partners.

Built on its in-house Turing AI chips, VLA2.0 large model, and AI infrastructure, XPENG is extending the AI capabilities accumulated in the automotive field further into Robotaxi, bridging L2 intelligent driver assistance and L4 autonomous driving. Based on this technology path, XPENG Robotaxi has rapidly completed the critical leap from R&D, mass production, and full-chain validation to public access within this year. This technology route, entirely different from that of traditional L4 companies, is accelerating toward commercial validation with real users and in real operation scenarios.

The English name "XPENG YOYO" was chosen for greater brand recognition in global markets. Short and easy to pronounce, the name maintains strong consistency in communication across various language environments, providing unified brand recognition for XPENG Robotaxi as it enters global markets in the future.

In May 2026, XPENG's mass-produced Robotaxi rolled off the production line in Guangzhou, completed the full chain from online ride-hailing to automated pickup and drop-off in July. In August, XPENG obtained Guangzhou's remote testing qualification for intelligent connected vehicles, enabling to conduct road tests without a safety operator in the driver's seat on the relevant Class I, II, and III test roads in Guangzhou.

Previously, XPENG Robotaxi launched paid internal testing at just 1 renminbi per ride, primarily to validate the payment process and service workflow. With the official launch of the online registration, Robotaxi experience has gradually expanded from employees to external users, further validating product and operational capabilities in real scenarios and preparing for the next phase of operations.

XPENG Robotaxi is China's first fully in-house developed Robotaxi to achieve pre-loaded mass production. Each XPENG Robotaxi is equipped with four in-house Turing AI chips delivering 3,000 TOPS, which is the world's highest in-vehicle compute. Powered by XPENG's VLA2.0 large model, it operates without HD maps or LiDAR, and can be rapidly deployed across different cities and environments.

The riding experience has been optimized: users can preset cabin temperature and activate the fragrance system via the online registration before boarding. Inside, zero-gravity seats, massage functions, and a large entertainment screen with integrated content services extend autonomous driving from "getting people to their destination" to "delivering a more comfortable journey."

On the business model, He Xiaopeng, Chairman & CEO of XPENG, said that XPENG positions its Robotaxi as a technology provider and ecosystem enabler, generating revenue through hardware sales, services, and commission sharing, with offline operations entrusted to global partners. XPENG will deliver a holistic solution combining its vehicle platform, autonomous driving software, and AI capabilities, driving Robotaxi from single-point validation toward scaled, global deployment.

From intelligent vehicles to Robotaxi, XPENG is extending its AI from driver assistance to autonomous driving. As a key practice of XPENG's Physical AI strategy, Robotaxi is not only the extension of autonomous driving capabilities to a more advanced stage, but also a crucial step for XPENG to bring AI from the digital world into the real physical world through the automobile.

About XPENG

XPENG is a leading global Physical AI company, dedicated to bringing artificial intelligence into the physical world to reshape future mobility and smart living. Through in-house R&D, XPENG has developed a full-stack Physical AI architecture spanning Turing AI chips, world foundation models, and highly integrated software and hardware applications. This unified technology foundation of XPENG powers an expansive product portfolio of smart EVs, robotaxis, and humanoid robots, advancing the deployment of Physical AI at scale. Headquartered in Guangzhou, China, XPENG is dual-primary listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. With global capabilities across R&D, manufacturing, sales, and services, XPENG drives continuous technological innovation and fosters an open Physical AI ecosystem, making life smarter, safer, and better for users worldwide. For more information, please visit https://www.xpeng.com/.

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SmallRig Wins Final Ruling in Side Handle Design Patent Case Against Neewer

The first patent case in the imaging accessories industry to complete litigation and enforcement offers a practical reference for rights holders

SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The High People's Court of Guangdong Province has issued a final, legally binding judgment in favor of Shenzhen Leqi Innovation Co., Ltd., the company behind SmallRig, in a design patent infringement case involving Shenzhen Neewer Technology Co., Ltd. and Shenzhen Xing Ying Da Industry Co., Ltd. The court held that the accused products fall within the scope of protection of Leqi Innovation's design patent, dismissed Neewer Technology's appeal and affirmed the trial court's judgment in its entirety.

Under the judgment, the two defendant companies were ordered to cease manufacturing and selling the side handles at issue, destroy remaining inventory of the infringing products and related promotional materials, bear all court costs, and pay damages to Leqi Innovation. The damages awarded under the judgment have been paid in full.

The case is the first patent enforcement action in the imaging accessories industry to proceed through the entire judicial process, from evidence collection through trial, appeal and enforcement of the judgment, including full payment of damages. It provides a practical reference for companies seeking to enforce their patent rights in similar infringement cases.

Rapid growth in short-form video and livestreaming has increased demand for imaging accessories such as camera cages, side handles and cold shoe rails. Alongside that expansion, the market has seen a proliferation of products that closely resemble established designs in both appearance and construction. Some sellers copy other brands' product designs and structural features, making only minor changes to logos or colors before selling them at lower prices to gain market share through Chinese e-commerce channels and international marketplaces such as Amazon.

Tooling, contract manufacturing and online distribution are often handled by separate entities. This fragmented supply chain makes it harder for rights holders to trace products to their source, collect evidence and identify and pursue the responsible parties. Cases involving overseas platforms also require additional cross-border notarization procedures, increasing both the time and cost of enforcement.

Founded in 2010, Leqi Innovation launched SmallRig in 2013. The brand provides a full range of professional photography and filmmaking accessories to creators worldwide. Its portfolio includes camera and smartphone accessories, lighting and control equipment, power solutions, and microphones.

The company continues to invest in research and development while building a comprehensive, multilayered strategy for patent protection. It has pursued patent infringement actions involving a range of competing products in the market, allocating enforcement resources based on the circumstances of each case and prioritizing litigation involving patents covering its core products and technologies.

Across the imaging industry, companies such as DJI and Insta360 have also strengthened their intellectual property strategies in recent years, as original product developers become more willing to defend their rights in court. Where many manufacturers once chose not to take action against copycat products, leading companies now have established procedures for routinely collecting evidence and enforcing their rights. In pursuing infringement claims, rights holders may also seek to recover reasonable enforcement costs, including expenses associated with notarization, legal fees and evidence collection, as they seek compensation for losses tied to their R&D investments.

Intellectual property professionals say the final judgment, which granted all relief sought by the patent holder, reinforces judicial protection of design patent rights.

Companies still face practical challenges in enforcing their patent rights. Seeking preservation measures across multiple design patent cases involves significant procedural hurdles, while lengthy court proceedings and parallel actions add to the overall cost.

To support a healthier market for photography and filmmaking accessories, companies can continue investing in R&D, strengthen their patent portfolios and make effective use of legal remedies to protect their intellectual property. Industry associations and the courts can also work together to improve procedures and support for handling multiple intellectual property cases and reduce the barriers to enforcement. These efforts would promote competition based on original product development rather than low-cost imitation and products that closely replicate existing designs.

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New Oriental to Hold Annual General Meeting on November 13, 2026

BEIJING, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. ("New Oriental" or the "Company") (NYSE: EDU and SEHK: 9901), a provider of private educational services in China, today announced that it will hold its annual general meeting of shareholders at No. 6 Hai Dian Zhong Street, Haidian District, Beijing, People's Republic of China, on November 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (local time).

No proposal will be submitted for shareholder approval at the annual general meeting. Instead, the annual general meeting will serve as an open forum for shareholders of record and beneficial owners of the Company's American depositary shares ("ADSs") to discuss Company affairs with management.

The board of directors of the Company has fixed the close of business on October 23, 2026 (Beijing time) as the record date (the "Record Date") for determining the shareholders entitled to receive notice of the annual general meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.

Holders of record of the Company's common shares at the close of business on the Record Date are entitled to attend the annual general meeting and any adjournment or postponement thereof in person. Beneficial owners of the Company's ADSs are welcome to attend the annual general meeting in person.

The Company has filed its annual report on Form 20-F, including its audited financial statements, for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2026, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Form 20-F can be accessed on the Company's website at http://investor.neworiental.org, as well as on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov.

The Company has also published its annual report for Hong Kong purposes pursuant to the Rules Governing the Listing of Securities on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited ("HKEX"), which can be accessed on the Company's investor relations website at http://investor.neworiental.org as well as the HKEX's website at http://www.hkexnews.hk.

About New Oriental

New Oriental is a provider of private educational services in China offering a wide range of educational programs, services and products to a varied student population throughout China. New Oriental's program, service and product offerings mainly consist of educational services and test preparation courses, private label products and livestreaming e-commerce, overseas study consulting services, and educational materials and distribution. New Oriental is listed on NYSE (NYSE: EDU) and SEHK (9901.SEHK), respectively. New Oriental's ADSs, each of which represents ten common shares, are listed and traded on the NYSE. The Hong Kong-listed shares are fully fungible with the ADSs listed on NYSE.

For more information about New Oriental, please visit http://www.neworiental.org/english/.

For investor and media inquiries, please contact:

Ms. Rita Fong

FTI Consulting

Tel: +852 3768 4548

Email: [email protected]

Ms. Sisi Zhao

New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc.

Tel: +86-10-6260-5568

Email: [email protected]

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Text-to-vector AI Software (2026): CorelDRAW's New AI Vector Generation in the September Update Reviewed by Consumer365

NEW YORK, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumer365 has published a new review of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2026 following the September 2026 Update, highlighting new Text-to-vector AI capabilities and workflow improvements for professional graphic design. The September update expands CorelDRAW's AI Generate tools with a dedicated Text-to-vector workflow designed to turn written prompts into editable, scalable vector graphics.

Best Design Software for Vector Creation

- CorelDRAW - professional creative software for vector illustration, graphic design, layout, photo editing, typography, and production-focused design workflows.

The September 2026 Update builds on CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2026, a professional design suite covering vector illustration, layout, photo editing, typography, and production-focused workflows. The update remains part of the 2026 product release.

The new Text-to-vector capability represents the central feature of the September update. CorelDRAW places the feature within the AI Generate docker or inspector, allowing designers to begin with a written description or existing artwork. Generated graphics can then be refined as editable vector objects.

Text-to-vector AI Brings Prompt-Based Vector Creation to CorelDRAW

Text-to-vector AI software converts written creative directions into vector artwork. CorelDRAW's September 2026 Update brings the workflow directly into CorelDRAW through AI Generate.

The workflow supports two starting points. A designer can enter a text prompt to explore a concept from scratch. Existing artwork can also serve as a starting point for generating variations. The approach supports early ideation while keeping the resulting artwork available for further editing.

CorelDRAW provides several visual styles for generated vectors, including Line art, Comic book, and Icon. Generated results remain refinable after creation. Color handling also follows the document's color mode, helping generated artwork fit into an existing design workflow.

The result is intended for practical design production rather than concept generation alone. Vector objects can be resized, adjusted, refined, and incorporated into larger projects. Nodes and other vector properties are available for manual editing after generation.

The September update also positions Text-to-vector alongside existing Text-to-image capabilities. The combination gives CorelDRAW users options for developing concepts as either vector artwork or raster imagery, depending on project requirements.

Enhanced PowerTRACE Expands Bitmap-to-Vector Workflows

CorelDRAW's September 2026 Update also introduces a substantial PowerTRACE enhancement.

The updated workflow includes a redesigned interface and improved object structure. Performance has also been enhanced, with tracing speeds of up to four times faster. Improved color handling provides more control over source images before vector conversion.

AI-powered background removal adds another step to the vectorization process. Background areas can be removed before tracing, allowing the subject of an image to become the focus of the conversion.

The changes have practical applications for logos, scanned artwork, illustrations, drawings, and other low-resolution source material. Vector output can support scalable production without relying on the original bitmap dimensions.

The combination of Text-to-vector generation and enhanced PowerTRACE creates two distinct ways to produce vector artwork. Text prompts can generate new concepts, while PowerTRACE can convert existing images into editable vector designs.

CorelDRAW Web Adds Fonts and Production Export

The September 2026 Update also expands CorelDRAW Web for subscribers. New capabilities include support for uploading personal, system, brand, and custom fonts for browser-based design work.

Font support addresses a common issue in browser-based design workflows. Missing fonts can affect typography when a document moves between desktop and web environments. CorelDRAW Web can now use uploaded fonts, helping preserve intended typography when working with CDR files in the browser.

DWG and DXF export has also been added to CorelDRAW Web. The formats support workflows involving plotters and fabrication, allowing browser-based projects to move toward production using established industry file formats.

Automatic cloud saving and improved file-renaming tools round out the CorelDRAW Web changes. The September update also brings AI tools to the browser experience, extending CorelDRAW's AI-assisted workflows beyond desktop applications.

CorelDRAW Graphics Suite remains available across Windows, Mac, and Web. CorelDRAW's official product information identifies vector illustration, layout, photo editing, and typography as core areas of the suite.

AI as a Workflow Tool for Designers

The September update frames artificial intelligence as a workflow accelerator within CorelDRAW rather than a replacement for manual design work. Text-to-vector generation can provide an initial concept, while vector editing tools allow further refinement.

Such a workflow can reduce repetitive stages during ideation and revision. A designer working from a brief can test visual directions through text prompts before adjusting individual vector elements manually.

The same approach can support client revision rounds. Existing artwork can be used as a reference for generating variations, providing additional starting points during concept development.

CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2026 also includes other AI-assisted capabilities introduced earlier in the release cycle:

- AI background removal

- AI masking in Corel PHOTO-PAINT

- AI image generation

- AI Image remixing

Performance improvements accompany the September update. CorelDRAW reports smoother handling of complex files and improved responsiveness across everyday tasks. The broader 2026 release also introduced app launch improvements of around three times faster or more, along with smoother font handling and stability improvements.

CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2026 Expands Vector Design Options

Consumer365's recognition follows a significant update to CorelDRAW's approach to AI-assisted vector creation. Text-to-vector AI adds prompt-based generation to a professional vector workflow while retaining editable output for further design work.

The September update also strengthens existing production workflows through enhanced PowerTRACE: improved color handling, AI-assisted background removal, faster bitmap-to-vector conversion.

CorelDRAW Web receives expanded font capabilities, DWG and DXF export, automatic cloud saving, and additional AI functionality for subscribers.

CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2026 continues to support a range of design applications, including branding, signage, marketing materials, technical drawings, apparel, and large-format production. Production-focused tools include color management, Pantone Color Libraries, 1:1 scale design, color separations, soft proofing, and multi-asset export.

The September 2026 Update places Text-to-vector AI at the center of a broader effort to streamline vector creation. For designers exploring text-to-vector AI software, CorelDRAW now combines prompt-based vector generation with editable output, manual refinement, bitmap-to-vector conversion, and production-oriented design tools within the CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2026 environment.

The 15-day free trial is available with no credit card required, and includes 200 AI credits. Using the COREL10 coupon code on checkout grants 10% off all editions of CorelDRAW Graphics Suite, available until October 31, 2026.

Readers can view the full review at the Consumer365 website.

About Corel

Corel is a global software company headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, with more than 100 million users in over 75 countries. Founded in 1985, Corel has built a strong reputation for innovation and usability in graphics, digital‑media, and productivity software. Its product portfolio includes vector illustration (CorelDRAW Graphics Suite), natural‑media painting (Corel Painter), photo editing (Corel PaintShop Pro), video production (Corel VideoStudio), and productivity tools (WordPerfect Office and WinZip). Corel's software is designed for both professionals and creative consumers and provides powerful features in an accessible, easy‑to-learn format. With a global footprint that includes major offices in the US, UK, Germany, China, Taiwan and Japan, Corel continues to expand its reach while maintaining a close connection with its user community.

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Airoha Exhibits Next-Generation 50G-PON at Network X, Delivering 50+50 Gbps Symmetric Transmission and Integrated Connectivity

HSINCHU, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Airoha Technology and its parent company MediaTek are jointly exhibiting at Network X 2026, showcasing its next-generation 50G-PON AI Gateway Processor and an agent-based AI solution for fixed broadband network diagnostics and self-healing. Delivering 50+50 Gbps symmetric bidirectional throughput with low power consumption, 50G-PON offers up to 5x higher transmission speeds and up to 80% lower latency compared with XGS-PON. It integrates high-speed PON, Ethernet, Wi-Fi 8 and Edge AI into a next-generation fixed broadband gateway platform. Airoha's 50G-PON AI Gateway Processor has been shortlisted for the Network X Awards 2026 "Outstanding Multi-Gigabit Fibre Access Innovation."

As applications including AI, cloud services, 4K/8K video, AR/MR and smart manufacturing continue to grow, fixed broadband networks require not only higher transmission speeds, but also low latency, packet-processing performance and edge-computing capabilities. Airoha's 50G-PON solution adopts a highly integrated SoC architecture with powerful packet-processing capabilities and 20 cores, while supporting high-speed Wi-Fi 8. It can simultaneously handle 50 Gbps PON, Ethernet interfaces, Wi-Fi 8 and encrypted packet processing, supporting the growing bandwidth requirements of residential, enterprise and industrial applications.

MH Shieh, Executive Vice President and Spokesperson of Airoha Technology, said: "Fixed broadband is evolving beyond high-speed access toward intelligent networking. Airoha Technology integrates PON, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, packet processing and Edge AI into a single platform, which not only continues to increase network bandwidth and reduce latency, but also enables the gateway to progressively gain network diagnostics and self-healing capabilities. Together with MediaTek, we tightly integrate high-speed fiber networking, Wi-Fi and 5G CPE. This helps global telecom operators improve network service quality and operational efficiency, while establishing a foundation that can continuously evolve to support future AI-native broadband services."

AI-Native Fiber Broadband Gateway

In addition to high-speed transmission, the Airoha 50G-PON AI Gateway Processor also features built-in TOPS-level compute and can support multiple mainstream AI models, allowing telecom operators to deploy value-added services directly on the gateway. These AI capabilities can be applied to network anomaly detection, automated fault diagnostics and self-healing, while also supporting generative AI applications. The platform also supports PQC (Post-Quantum Cryptography), addressing future network security requirements in the quantum computing era.

Bringing AI Agents Directly into Broadband Fault Diagnostics

To address common home broadband issues such as poor wireless signal quality, misconfiguration, abnormal Optical Network Unit (ONU) status, unstable connectivity or device overload, the solution deploys an LLM-based AI agent equipped with chipset-specific domain expertise on the gateway or ONU. Users can describe problems in natural language, allowing the AI agent to combine device telemetry, network status and a diagnostic knowledge base to identify the root cause, and then provide recommended actions or execute safe remediation actions.

Enterprise-grade AI-assisted diagnostics have already been validated for deployment on existing fiber gateways. Airoha Technology's fixed broadband chipsets use CPU and RISC-V architectures to run large language model-based intelligent agents (LLM-based agents), reducing the dependence of AI agent deployment on high-TOPS endpoint computing while maintaining core routing performance.

Exhibition: MediaTek + Airoha @ Booth K35

Network X 2026: 13-15 October 2026 @ Messe Wien, Vienna, Austria

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CME Group's International Average Daily Volume Rises 22% to 9 Million Contracts in Q3 2026

LONDON and SINGAPORE, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced it achieved international average daily volume (ADV) of 9 million contracts in Q3 2026, up 22% from a year earlier.

Reflecting all trading reported outside the United States, this volume was driven largely by growth in Energy products, up 40%, Agricultural products, up 28%, and Equity Index products, up 24%.

"Markets remained volatile in the third quarter, with geopolitical issues fueling uncertainty and stoking inflation globally," said Julie Winkler, Chief Commercial Officer at CME Group. "Against this backdrop, customers around the world turned to CME Group to manage their risk, and the growth of our international volumes was testament to that."

International trading volume expanded by at least 20% in the period in all regions including Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Asia Pacific (APAC), and Latin America.

EMEA ADV increased 20% to 6.5 million contracts driven by:-

- Energy products ADV up 33%

- Agricultural products ADV up 28%

- Equity Index products ADV up 20%

APAC ADV increased by 28% to 2.1 million contracts driven by:-

- Energy products ADV up 68%

- Equity Index products ADV up 32%

- Agricultural products ADV up 26%

- Interest Rate products ADV up 24%

Canada ADV increased by 21% to 194,000 contracts driven by:-

- Energy products ADV up 34%

- Interest Rate products ADV up 23%

- Equity Index products ADV up 22%

Latin America ADV increased 24% to 188,000 contracts driven by:-

- Agricultural products ADV up 49%

- Equity Index products ADV up 44%

- Energy products ADV up 23%

Globally, CME Group reported an ADV of 29.4 million contracts in Q3 2026, up 16% over the same period in 2025. Q3 volumes in 2026 exceeded the prior Q3 record set in 2024. The increase in Q3 2026 ADV was largely driven by growth in Equity Index products, up 23%, and Foreign Exchange products, up 19%.

As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, cryptocurrencies, energy, agricultural products and metals. The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform. In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing.

CME Group, the Globe logo, CME, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Globex, and E-mini are trademarks of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. CBOT and Chicago Board of Trade are trademarks of Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc. NYMEX, New York Mercantile Exchange and ClearPort are trademarks of New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. COMEX is a trademark of Commodity Exchange, Inc. BrokerTec is a trademark of BrokerTec Americas LLC and EBS is a trademark of EBS Group LTD. The S&P 500 Index is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). "S&P®", "S&P 500®", "SPY®", "SPX®", US 500 and The 500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC; Dow Jones®, DJIA® and Dow Jones Industrial Average are service and/or trademarks of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. These trademarks have been licensed for use by Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. Futures contracts based on the S&P 500 Index are not sponsored, endorsed, marketed, or promoted by S&P DJI, and S&P DJI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in such products. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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MIGDAL HAEMEK, Israel, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PCB Technologies (TASE: PCBT) a global provider of advanced printed circuit boards (PCBs), PCBA, and microelectronics solutions, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Gorilla Circuits, a leading provider of PCB fabrication and electronic card assembly (PCBA) services based in Silicon Valley. The transaction reflects an enterprise value (EV) of USD 120 million at an EBITDA multiple of 7.6, based on the average results for 2025 and the first half of 2026, subject to customary purchase price adjustments.

The acquisition marks a major strategic milestone for PCB Technologies, establishing a robust manufacturing presence in the United States and unlocking significant growth opportunities within the North American technology, aerospace, and defense ecosystems.

Establishing a Strategic Stronghold in Silicon Valley

Gorilla Circuits has operated for over 20 years in San Jose, California, serving as a critical partner in the Silicon Valley PCB fabrication and electronic manufacturing services (EMS) ecosystem. Specializing in high-mix, low-volume production runs, manufacturing products designated for development, and products with short lead times, Gorilla Circuits serves over 700 active customers. Its primary markets include semiconductor testing, technology, and aerospace & defense.

The integration of Gorilla Circuits is expected to deliver immediate strategic benefits:

- Deepened Market Penetration: Substantially expands PCB Technologies' footprint in the US technology, semiconductor and aerospace & defense sectors, which accounted for approximately 35% and 40% of Gorilla Circuits' H1 2026 sales, respectively.

- Synergistic Technological Offerings: PCB Technologies plans to enhance Gorilla Circuits' portfolio by introducing its own advanced PCB substrates, microelectronics, and next-generation Integrated Circuit (IC) packaging capabilities to the US market.

- Local Manufacturing Presence: A physical production base in Silicon Valley allows the combined company to seamlessly bid on substantial US contracts that mandate onshore fabrication and engineering proximity.

Strong Financial Momentum

Gorilla Circuits has demonstrated consistent financial growth, backed by an impressive order pipeline. Key financial highlights include:

- Revenue Growth: Revenue increased from USD 69.4 million in fiscal year 2024 to USD 91.9 million in 2025. For the first half of 2026, revenue reached USD 54.9 million.

- Profitability: Adjusted EBITDA rose sharply from USD 3.0 million in 2024 to USD 13.6 million in 2025, reaching USD 8.9 million in H1 2026 alone (post-IFRS 16 adjustments).

- Accelerating Order Velocity: Customer orders totaled USD 100 million in 2025, with an order run rate of approximately USD 131 million in 2026. Maintaining an order backlog of roughly USD 38 million as of August 31, 2026.

Oved Shapira, CEO of PCB Technologies:

"This transaction is intended to transform the scale of PCB Technologies and the opportunities available to us. We are combining the technologies and manufacturing capabilities we have developed in Israel with a U.S. manufacturing base and hundreds of customers in sectors where we have a technological advantage. Our local presence is expected to open up opportunities that have previously been limited for us and enable us to offer Gorilla's customers a broader range of solutions."

"Gorilla brings rapid growth in sales and orders, manufacturing and assembly capabilities, and a diversified customer base. The combination creates cross-selling opportunities across our operations, and we intend to further expand access to iNPACK solutions for U.S. customers. This will allow us to advance our ALL IN ONE strategy in the U.S. market, offering an integrated solution from development through manufacturing and assembly."

Mario Borjon, President of Gorilla Circuits:

"Joining PCB Technologies represents a significant opportunity for the next stage of Gorilla's growth. Combining our existing capabilities and relationships we have built in the U.S. market with PCB Technologies' manufacturing capacity, expertise with specialized advanced technologies is expected to enable us to expand our range of solutions and support larger, more complex customer programs. Following completion of the transaction, we look forward to jointly pursuing investments in expanding U.S. manufacturing capacity and introducing innovative technologies in thermal management and heat dissipation, RF solutions and miniaturization. The combination will create new opportunities for our team and strengthen our ability to grow alongside our customers, while maintaining the quality, flexibility and personal service that define Gorilla."

Transaction Details and Timeline

Under the terms of the agreement, the transaction will be executed via a wholly owned subsidiary of PCB Technologies and financed through credit facilities extended by two leading Israeli banks.

The completion of the acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). The transaction is expected to close within the next eight months. No immediate material capital investments are required, as Gorilla Circuits' facilities are fully equipped to support near-term growth.

About PCB Technologies Ltd.

PCB Technologies is a leading All-in-One solutions provider specializing in high-mix multilayer rigid, rigid-flex, and multi-flex PCBs, advanced substrates, IC packaging, complex electronic assemblies, and electro-mechanical sub-systems. The company offers full-process, in-house capabilities that span the entire product lifecycle—from rapid prototyping to cost-effective, high-volume production. Through its exclusive subsidiary, iNPACK, PCB Technologies, delivers specialized expertise in miniaturization and next-generation IC packaging solutions. Established in 1981, the company is a global front-runner in cutting-edge electronics manufacturing, serving mission-critical sectors including Military/Defense, Aerospace, Medical, RF/Microwave, and Robotics/Automation.

For additional information, visit: https://www.pcb-technologies.com/, follow us on X or visit our official Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn Channels

About Gorilla Circuits

Based in San Jose, California, Gorilla Circuits, founded by Hershel Petty, is a vertically integrated manufacturer of high-reliability printed circuit boards and assembly solutions. For over two decades, the company has provided quick-turn fabrication and assembly services tailored to the rigid performance and time-to-market demands of Silicon Valley's leading technology innovators.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined under applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the expected completion of the transaction and the strategic benefits of the acquisition. These statements are based on current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including the failure to obtain necessary regulatory approvals or satisfy other closing conditions.

SOURCE PCB Technologies

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ONLYOFFICE 10.0 brings AI tools, modular apps, and stronger security to its open-source office suite

SINGAPORE, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ONLYOFFICE presents the major autumn update 10.0 with context-aware AI tools directly in the editors, new modular Apps, and a significant security upgrade. Around 50 new features and more than 1,000 fixes for the online, desktop, and mobile editors.

AI that understands your documents, in every editor

ONLYOFFICE 10.0 puts context-aware AI inside the document, spreadsheet, presentation, and PDF editors. A dedicated AI tab with built-in chat lets teams draft, summarize, translate, clean and format without leaving the file or copying content into a separate tool.

AI simplifies everyday work: legal teams can summarize contracts, analysts can generate forecasts or Pivot Tables, and managers can turn ideas into structured presentations.

Ready-made prompts, custom AI actions, assistants, and saved prompts help teams streamline workflows and automate routine tasks.

Organizations control how AI is used, choosing models based on quality, speed, and cost. Cloud users can enable ONLYOFFICE AI via OpenRouter, while server deployments can connect any model, including local ones. Sensitive data remains within infrastructure.

New modular apps

The release introduces four free Apps that extend ONLYOFFICE Docs (under AGPL v3). AI Agents automate the workspace, with intelligent search, personalized knowledge base, extended reasoning, powered by MCP servers. Forms streamlines data collection and analyze responses. Files centralizes document storage with access controls. Rooms supports secure collaboration, including Virtual Data Rooms for confidential content. In the cloud, the Apps are on by default. On servers, a single command installs them.

Editor enhancements

The PDF Editor adds metadata removal, customizable annotations, automatic table recognition, and reusable signatures. In the Document Editor, co-authors can follow each other's cursor in real time, new "Keep with next" keeps related content together, and RTL support is more reliable. Spreadsheets run faster, with optimized functions, formula hints and an animated copy marquee. Presentations gain new view modes and extended print settings, GIF or video export for slides.

Users can now work with .ofd files, save spreadsheets as .xls, convert SVGs to editable shapes, add Data Tables to charts. With Antidote, Curly, and a Salesforce new plugins in redesigned Plugin Manager.

Security

ONLYOFFICE 10.0 fixes 35 vulnerabilities, strengthening protection for organizations handling sensitive data as AI-driven threats continue to evolve.

Desktop and mobile

The Desktop Editors get a refreshed homepage, redesigned Templates and Clouds sections, Odoo integration, and visual improvements on Linux. In Desktop Community, AI tools are available as an optional add-on.

The free iOS and Android apps add an AI assistant with new providers, as Grok and DeepSeek, AI AutoFill for forms and voice input for work on the go.

About ONLYOFFICE

ONLYOFFICE, an open-source office software project, focuses on advanced and secure office solutions. With over 21 million users worldwide, it is recognized for its innovation in the online office domain.

The ONLYOFFICE ecosystem comprises a comprehensive suite of collaborative applications, including online editors for text documents, spreadsheets, presentations, forms, and PDFs, as well as modular apps.

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BARCELONA, Spain, Oct. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC), the leading international event on cities and urban innovation organized by Fira de Barcelona, will bring together over 600 speakers from November 3-5 at the Gran Via venue under the theme "Urban Solutions, Real Impact." Held jointly with Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress, the new HOWS Barcelona – Housing World Summit, and Tomorrow.Blue Economy, this year's edition welcomes mayors and regional leaders from four continents, raising the gathering to the level of a true international summit of cities.

The political dimension of the 2026 edition is embodied by Anne Hidalgo, former Mayor of Paris and Global Ambassador of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy, who led the French capital for more than a decade and became one of the leading municipal voices in the global climate debate. She will be joined by mayors and regional leaders from all over the world, among them Andre Dickens, Mayor of Atlanta; Haris Doukas, Mayor of Athens; Giuseppe Sala, Mayor of Milan; Gergely Karácsony, Mayor of Budapest; Daryl Barron, Lord Mayor of Dublin; Yvonne Aki-Sawyer, Mayor of Freetown.

Housing, one of the central concerns of this year's edition, gains further institutional weight through HOWS Barcelona, hosted by Barcelona City Council, which will host the Housing Mayors Meeting and Roundtable as a space for political dialogue and cooperation.

The congress keynote will be delivered by Nikolas Badminton, Chief Futurist at Futurist.com, an artificial intelligence expert who helps companies and institutions build strategic foresight capabilities. Additionally, Ayumi Moore Aoki, founder of Women in Tech Global, will also take part in the congress to address diversity and inclusion as drivers of urban innovation.

Industry and international leadership

The corporate and institutional presence rounds off the lineup of speakers with Kees Hertogh, Vice President of Global Industry Marketing at Microsoft, and Rochelle Haynes, Managing Director of What Works Cities at Bloomberg Philanthropies, the initiative that helps local governments use data and evidence to improve public services. They will be joined by Nam Guan Ng, General Manager and Head of Global Smart Cities at Dell; Bilel Jamoussi, Deputy Director of the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Bureau; and John Li, General Manager of the Global Government Business Department at Dahua Technology.

SCEWC 2026 expects 27,000 attendees and over 1,100 exhibitors, including Google, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Dell Technologies and Veolia.

SOURCE Fira de Barcelona

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