Karsan, the world's technology-focused mobility brand in new generation public transport, is preparing to participate in CES 2026, one of the leading technology trade shows. The brand's CEO, Okan Bas, who will introduce Karsan AI (Autonomous Intelligence) vision to the world at the fair, said, "Karsan AI is positioned as a mobility intelligence that perceives, makes instant decisions and continuously learns. The future is not only electric, but also intelligent. The secret to Karsan's autonomous success lies in strong partnerships and an end-to-end solution approach. While explaining our Karsan AI philosophy to people at the fair, we aim to use our space at CES as a showcase."With its vision of being 'One Step Ahead in the Future of Mobility,' Karsan, which plays a pioneering role in the transformation of public transport worldwide, is preparing to make an appearance at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026, where the latest innovations and trends in the world of technology are showcased. At the show, which will be held in Las Vegas, USA, from 6 to 9 January 2026, Karsan will introduce its Karsan AI (Autonomous Intelligence) vision to the world with the field-proven experience of its new generation autonomous models.Karsan is shaping the future of mobility on a global scaleFor Karsan, the exhibition serves as a strategic platform to showcase its autonomous vision, field-proven technological expertise, and global mobility approach to the world. It will host the global launch of Karsan's innovative AI (Autonomous Intelligence) vision. Taking the company's 'Electric Evolution' journey one step further, KARSAN AI represents a holistic approach to the era of smart mobility. Positioning Karsan AI as a mobility intelligence that perceives, makes instant decisions and continuously learns, Karsan CEO Okan Bas said, "The future of the industry is not only electric, but also smart. This approach demonstrates Karsan's vision of not only producing zero-emission vehicles but also designing the future of cities with autonomous and smart transportation solutions. As a company, the secret to our success in autonomy lies in strong partnerships and our end-to-end solution approach."CES is a global showcase for Karsan's innovative technologiesEmphasising that participating in CES is a powerful and strategic technological move towards becoming a global brand, Okan Bas said, "At CES 2026, we will convey our philosophy of mobility with KARSAN AI to visitors from all over the world. For us, the exhibition serves as a global showcase that positions our brand's capabilities at the heart of the technology world. Here, we aim to use our space at CES as a showcase to explain the Karsan AI philosophy to people."

Skyted presents its new software, Sound Bubble, allowing users to visualize how far their voice can be understood or perceived by people sitting next to them.At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Skyted unveils the Sound Bubble App, a simple and intuitive tool designed to help Skyted 320 headset users understand and control their real-time speech privacy. With clear visual indicators and guided adjustments, the app enables users to protect their privacy, monitor their speech range, and remain discreet in any environment.Real-Time Privacy VisualizationThe Sound Bubble app guides users in regulating their voice during calls. By adjusting their speaking level, they can see in real time whether their words remain confidential to the person sitting next to them. The Skyted 320 headset continuously adapts the user's voice so it stays clear and intelligible for the person on the other end of the call, while remaining imperceptible to those nearby.The Skyted 320 HeadsetThe Skyted 320 is the first headset that makes private conversations truly possible in public spaces. Whether on a train, in an airplane, or in a restaurant, it allows users to speak freely without being overheard or disturbing those around them.Presented successfully at CES Las Vegas, Mobile World Congress, and VivaTech 2025, the Skyted 320 introduces a new way to communicate - combining clarity, discretion, and comfort. Its microphone captures your voice perfectly, ensuring your caller hears 100% of your speech even when you speak softly, while your neighbors hear 0% of your conversation.The Skyted 320 is available for purchase directly on the company's website.

The Seoul Business Agency (SBA), a small business support organization under the Seoul Metropolitan Government dedicated to revitalizing the startup ecosystem and discovering promising startups, announced that it will participate in CES 2026, the world's largest IT exhibition, by establishing and operating the Seoul Integrated Pavilion. In addition, following last year's initiative, SBA plans to host and expand the first-ever CES-based inter-country collaborative networking event, the "Global Innovation Forum," which aims to drive convergence across the global startup ecosystem.The forum is designed to provide Seoul-based startups with outstanding technological capabilities and growth potential, and a platform to engage directly with key players in the global startup ecosystem. By doing so, the event seeks to turn CES participation into tangible global business opportunities and help startups shine on the world stage. In particular, the forum is expected to attract strong interest from startups and ecosystem stakeholders seeking international expansion, as it offers a rare opportunity to experience investment, promotion, and networking in a single setting.The Global Innovation Forum was conceived as a networking platform that uses CES, the world's largest exhibition, as a bridge to enable startup ecosystems from different countries to communicate organically beyond national borders. The initiative began in 2025 under the name "Seoul Innovation Forum," when five national pavilions-Japan, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Taiwan, and the Republic of Korea (Seoul)-collaborated for the first time. As the inaugural event built on solidarity among Eureka Park-participating countries at CES, the Seoul Innovation Forum was considered particularly meaningful. It brought together key startup ecosystem players from each country to explore practical collaboration measures, earning positive evaluations as a successful first step toward enhancing competitiveness as global startups.A "national pavilion" refers to an exhibition pavilion established and operated by a national institution participating in CES.Building on this success, the event has been rebranded as the "Global Innovation Forum" starting in 2026 to provide participating startups with more stable and expanded opportunities for global collaboration. The highlight of the forum, the IR Pitching Competition, has been significantly strengthened through an enhanced judging panel. In addition to promoting technology through global media, the competition now includes rigorous business evaluations by leading global venture capital firms. Through this approach, participating companies are expected to gain opportunities for accelerated growth, expand brand awareness, and attract practical investment and market validation in a single venue.The 2026 Global Innovation Forum will be held in collaboration with startup support organizations from seven countries. The event is jointly supported by the host organization, Seoul Business Agency (SBA) of the Republic of Korea, Taiwan Tech Arena (TTA), Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE), Israel Economic and Trade Office, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Québec Government Office of Canada, and Business France, raising expectations for a successful outcome.The forum will open with an IR pitching competition featuring startups selected by each participating country. The competition serves as a core program that draws strong attention from investors, media, and industry stakeholders, as promising startups carefully selected by national startup support organizations present their technologies and business models on the global stage. Each participating country-the Republic of Korea, Taiwan, Switzerland, Israel, Japan, Canada, and France-will showcase its leading startups before global investors and media, providing opportunities to expand international partnerships. Through this IR pitching competition, which combines media reach with the expertise of venture capital firms, participating companies are expected to achieve tangible outcomes beyond simple promotion, including market validation and investment connections.As the centerpiece of the forum, the IR pitching competition will serve as a platform for outstanding startups from seven countries, including Korea, Japan, and France, to demonstrate their value on the global stage. This platform, where national innovation capabilities converge, will act as a bridgehead for expanding international partnerships. Through an advanced evaluation process involving both media and venture capital firms, participating companies are expected to achieve meaningful results in brand recognition and capital linkage simultaneously.Award-winning companies that demonstrate innovative technologies and vision during the competition will receive prize money and trophies according to their respective award categories. The awards are divided into the Grand Award (first place), Scale-up Award (second place), and Impact Award (third place), with prize money of USD 3,000, USD 2,000, and USD 1,000, respectively.In addition, the forum will host panel discussions featuring representatives from each participating country, creating a knowledge-sharing platform to discuss the latest trends and support know-how in the global startup ecosystem. This is expected to go beyond individual company scale-up efforts and serve as an opportunity to strengthen policy alignment among countries. The networking session, where participants can interact freely, will be a key element in turning forum participation into tangible business outcomes. The teamwork among media, venture capital firms, startups, and startup support organizations is expected to open new opportunities for market entry for participating startups.Hyunwoo Kim, President and CEO of the Seoul Business Agency, presented his vision for the forum, stating that SBA aims to grow the event into a representative collaboration model that connects the global startup ecosystem into one through CES.

Himax Technologies, Inc. announced that its subsidiary Liqxtal Technology, in collaboration with iCatch Technology, Inc., will jointly showcase its latest  Drone AI Imaging Solution at the upcoming CES 2026, the largest consumer electronics show in Las Vegas, U.S.A. from January 6 - 9, 2026. The solution integrates Liqxtal's long-range electro-optical (EO) and thermal IR camera system, with iCatch's high-performance image processing and edge AI SoC serving as the core computing platform. This highly integrated architecture significantly reduces system complexity while ensuring data security and privacy. The Drone AI imaging solution delivers stable, high-efficiency AI visual processing for drone applications, targeting high-growth markets including aerial photography, security surveillance, and industrial inspection. For the showcase at CES, on the optical side of the Drone AI imaging solution, the system integrates Liqxtal's ultra-lightweight camera module, combining EO with up to 20 times optical zoom capability and thermal infrared (IR) imaging. This design delivers stable performance across daytime, nighttime, and low-visibility environments, while significantly enhancing aerial target detection and tracking. Featuring a lightweight design and high level of integration, Liqxtal's dual-spectrum long range EO and thermal IR camera modules are well suited for applications such as real-time image recognition, dynamic target tracking, and all-weather, around-the-clock monitoring. On the AI computing side, the newly introduced solution is powered by iCatch's advanced edge-AI vision SoC, delivering up to 4 TOPS (4 trillion operations per second) of AI computing performance, making real-time, on-device image analysis and object recognition possible, thereby significantly reducing reliance on cloud computing, while improving system responsiveness and minimizing latency and data-transmission overhead. In addition, iCatch's SoC integrates a suite of stable image-processing technologies, including electronic image stabilization (EIS), ensuring clear and stable image quality even in high-dynamic or complex flight environments.The newly launched Drone AI imaging solution also supports a wide range of mainstream communication interfaces and standard protocols, such as USB3.0, Ethernet and more, enabling flexible integration across various drone platforms. This versatility allows the solution to meet customized requirements for diverse applications including aerial photography, security and surveillance, and industrial inspection applications, while helping system integrators and end customers accelerate product deployment and real-world adoption. "Our collaboration with Liqxtal validates the platform value of iCatch's Vision System Solution. As physical AI applications continue to grow rapidly, iCatch integrates high-performance image processing with edge-AI computing to deliver a production-ready, deployable "The eyes of AI," helping customers reduce integration risk, shorten time to deployment, and accelerate commercialization," said Weber Hsu, President of iCatch.  "This collaboration fully leverages Liqxtal's expertise in optics and imaging system integration, together with iCatch's strengths in edge-AI computing and intelligent image processing, enable high level of integration between optical imaging and AI vision processing, further expanding application scenarios such as drone/UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) aerial photography and industrial remote inspection," said by Dr. Hung Shan Chen, President of Liqxtal.Liqxtal and iCatch invite all interested parties to experience the latest dual spectrum Drone AI imaging solution at Venetian Expo, Titian 2201A, Las Vegas. To schedule a meeting or booth visit, please contact Liqxtal at info@liqxtal.com or iCatch at ir@icatchtek.com.

As AI applications rapidly expand across PCs, mobile devices, and content creation workflows, there is a parallel surge in demand for high-resolution video, real-time generative content, and on-device inference. This transition is redefining storage within system architectures: it is no longer just a matter of capacity planning, but a critical determinant of performance, bandwidth, and reliability.To address this, AGI Technology has sharpened its strategy and will debut next-generation storage solutions at CES 2026, targeting the high-speed and usability demands of the AI era. PresidentMiranda Lee pointed out that while high specs are now "table stakes" across the market, the real differentiator going forward will be how well products adapt to real-world scenarios - and whether brands can sustain stable delivery and consistent quality.Miranda emphasized that AI is doing more than just driving capacity growth; it is fundamentally changing how data is utilized.First, edge computing and multi-task content creation are becoming the norm. This increases the frequency of data access and the need for mobility, transforming storage devices from auxiliary components into critical links in modern production workflows. Second, pricing dynamics are reshaping consumer behavior. As the cost of high-end storage and memory rises, the market is witnessing more "buy-down" purchasing and phased expansion: users tend to select mid-range configurations initially, supplementing capacity with external devices later. Third, high speed and capacity are increasingly becoming entry requirements rather than differentiators. With interfaces such as PCIe Gen4/Gen5 and USB4 continuing to advance, adhering to these specifications has become a baseline standard that all brands must meet.Consequently, AGI Technology is moving beyond differentiation through specifications alone. The company is transitioning its brand identity from a component manufacturer defined by performance metrics to a solutions provider centered on usage scenarios. This strategic realignment ensures that while AGI continues to advance speed and capacity benchmarks, it also integrates robust reliability and environmental durability into its core design philosophy. Miranda emphasizes that while performance is a baseline requirement, enhancing stability and durability addresses the practical demands of mobile and outdoor workflows. This comprehensive approach creates tangible added value for users requiring consistent performance under pressure.AGI Technology will center its CES presence around a scenario-driven strategy that prioritizes reliability and practical application. According to Miranda, CES has long served as a vital stage for showcasing AGI's technological prowess. However, the company's recent strategy emphasizes private, high-level briefings over traditional exhibit formats. By moving toward a semi-exclusive engagement model, AGI can more effectively align its product roadmap with customer needs, ultimately strengthening brand loyalty and enhancing the performance of its international channels.At CES 2026, AGI is set to translate its strategic vision into a powerhouse lineup of tangible innovations, headlined by next-generation storage solutions tailored for the AI era. Leading the charge is a 6nm PCIe Gen5 SSD capable of blistering speeds up to 11,000 MB/s. By leveraging an advanced 6nm process, AGI has significantly reduced power consumption and thermal overhead, making flagship-tier performance more accessible for real-world deployment. Complementing this is AGI’s 10,000 MT/s low-latency DDR5 RGB memory, built for the rigorous demands of AI-native platforms. Furthermore, AGI is expanding its portable portfolio with three specialized external SSDs catering to content creators, outdoor adventurers, and power users, reinforcing the brand's focus on versatile, high-speed data management.Miranda emphasized that for AGI Technology, 2026 marks more than just another hardware iteration; it represents a strategic pivot in both brand identity and operational philosophy. The company is steadily evolving from a component supplier into a user-centric storage solutions brand. While continuing to push the boundaries of PCIe and USB performance, AGI is doubling down on real-world utility - tailoring products to excel in mobility, professional content creation, and long-term data archiving.She emphasized that in an era of ubiquitous AI and high-performance computing, true value transcends raw benchmarks; it is defined by unwavering reliability when it matters most. Whether capturing a split-second extreme sports feat, a creator's unrepeatable live recording, or years of cherished family milestones, storage devices house more than just data - they safeguard irreplaceable moments. Through a commitment to durable, high-performance design, AGI Technology aims to earn user trust across every scenario, transforming their brand promise, 'Preserve Your Uniqueness,' from a slogan into a lifelong digital legacy.Project K10 DDR5 - 10,000 MT/s Overclocking Flagship.Credit: AGI TechnologyProject S10 PCIe Gen5 SSD - 11,000 MB/s Performance with TSMDC 6nm Controller.Credit: AGI TechnologyNew Series of Portable SSD – Combination of High-Speed, Durability and Capacity.Credit: AGI Technology

As the world faces urgent climate challenges, governments worldwide are pledging to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, positioning clean energy at the core of energy transitions. Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, known for their renewable and low-pollution attributes, have emerged as a crucial pillar in global net-zero strategies. However, as the solar market expands rapidly, a wave of PV module decommissioning is emerging. Recycling has become an increasingly pressing environmental issue. According to estimates from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), the cumulative volume of end-of-life solar panels awaiting recycling will reach 730 million tons by 2050, creating an urgent and massive processing demand.In response, TSGC has introduced its innovative PV Circulator solution, featuring a unique physical, chemical-free, and heat-free dismantling technology rarely found globally. The solution enables complete separation of aluminum frames, glass, junction boxes, solar cells, back sheets and EVA layers - achieving a 99.3% material recovery rate. In recent years, TSGC has partnered with multiple recycled-materials companies to establish a circular materials ecosystem. The company will also showcase a breakthrough hydrogen-production technology - using recovered crystalline-silicon solar cells - at CES 2026, signaling its ambition to capture emerging opportunities in the global sustainable economy.TSGC Co-Founder and Distinguished Professor at the Department of Greenergy, National University of Tainan, Dr. Yao-Hsiang Fu, noted that current industry recycling technologies remain limited. Most recyclers remove only aluminum frames and wiring, while other components - difficult to separate at high purity - are typically incinerated in brick kilns and repurposed as tile materials. This results in the loss of high-value materials such as silver and silicon. "A single solar module contains approximately 0.6 kg of silicon and 4.8 grams of silver, representing far greater economic value than most people imagine," Fu emphasized. TSGC has already helped its partners obtain Taiwan's first license for PV module recycling and repurposing, marking a significant milestone for Taiwan's solar recycling industry.Rising ESG demands fuel the global sustainable economyTraditional PV recycling methods heavily rely on high-temperature thermal processing or chemical dissolution, which require significant energy consumption and may generate toxic gases and wastewater. Furthermore, these methods struggle to recover high-purity silicon wafers, silver, and copper in forms suitable for reuse. As a result, California has explicitly banned the disposal of solar panels through incineration or landfilling, accelerating the search for more environmentally friendly and economically viable recycling pathways.In 2024, TSGC received approval from the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), becoming the seventh company in California certified for solar panel recycling - and the only company capable of fully dismantling and recovering all materials. TSGC is currently in discussions with the six existing recyclers in the state. By transferring collected PV modules to TSGC for processing, these companies will gain significantly higher material-recovery revenue than through conventional methods.Fu emphasized that as global sustainability awareness continues to rise, carbon-related regulations are rapidly evolving. For example, the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) already requires imported products to demonstrate low - or negative-carbon footprints. Products without transparent material sourcing and emissions data will struggle to enter international markets. Therefore, PV recycling is no longer merely an environmental solution - it is becoming a strategic driver of circular-economy development and international trade competitiveness. Identifying this pivotal moment, TSGC is positioned to lead the industry with a complete system for material recovery, reuse, and hydrogen production.High mobility represents TSGC's key advantage in entering the US marketTSGC has partnered with Taiwan Tech Arena (TTA) to strengthen its global footprint through participation in major international exhibitions and increased media exposure. The company has received recognition at events such as CES in the United States and VivaTech in France, boosting its global visibility and indirectly contributing to the approval of its solar panel recycling license issued by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC).Fu noted that the United States hosts numerous utility-scale solar farms, many of which are approaching their 20-year operational lifespan - making solar panel recycling an imminent challenge. The TSGC PV Circulator offers exceptional mobility, allowing for on-site disassembly and material separation directly at the project location, significantly reducing transportation costs and providing a major competitive edge in the U.S. market.Looking ahead, TSGC will continue leveraging Taiwan's green energy R&D capabilities and global collaboration opportunities to further expand the applications of recycled solar materials across the energy, chemical, and green manufacturing sectors, strengthening the company's strategic role in the global sustainable economy.Credit: TSGC

Driven by the worldwide push for net-zero emissions and the rise of the circular economy, sustainability has become a central priority across the technology sector. The introduction of a dedicated sustainability zone at recent CES events further underscores how green materials and environmental innovation technologies have emerged as focal points at global tech exhibitions. Renouvo, a company with more than two decades of experience in biomaterials, is among the key players gaining increased attention in this industry shift.At CES 2026, Renouvo will unveil its new Low-Carbon Materials Platform, which integrates its proprietary negative-carbon technology with AI. The platform is designed to help global brands make measurable progress toward carbon-neutrality commitments, while expanding Renouvo's reach into the US consumer electronics supply chain.Founder and CEO Chris Huang noted that the company is honored to have been selected by TTA to participate in CES. He observed that major US consumer electronics brands are accelerating their ESG initiatives, actively seeking new materials with negative-carbon or low-carbon attributes - whether for device enclosures or protective packaging components. In recent years, several international brands have approached Renouvo for collaboration, aiming to reduce carbon emissions at the material source and achieve verifiable sustainability outcomes.Unique hydrogen-bonding patent and third-party verification strengthen material reliabilityRenouvo has long focused on plant-based materials, with a core mission of converting agricultural residues and biomass waste into market-ready low-carbon materials and plastic-free solutions. Beyond its own line of eco-friendly tableware, the company develops low-carbon and carbon-neutral materials for brand partners in the EU, Australia, and other regions, facilitating real-world adoption of circular-economy practices.According to Huang, although the number of companies offering recycled or "eco-friendly" materials has grown rapidly, truly durable, safe, and internationally deployable low-carbon materials remain scarce. Renouvo distinguishes itself by using agricultural waste - such as bagasse and spent coffee grounds - as primary feedstock, enhanced by its proprietary hydrogen-bonding technology. This innovation addresses the common limitations of plant-based materials, including softening and insufficient durability, while simultaneously delivering carbon-capture and carbon-sequestration benefits that reduce emissions at the source.To strengthen material credibility, Renouvo partners extensively with third-party verification bodies to establish comprehensive carbon footprint (CFP) reports, quantifying emissions across the entire product life cycle - from raw materials to manufacturing and final shipment. These transparent, verifiable datasets enable Renouvo's materials to be adopted in international supply chains and serve as a reliable foundation for brands evaluating ESG performance. Huang emphasized that the ability to provide clear, measurable carbon-reduction data is one of Renouvo’s most significant differentiators in the global materials marketplace.Negative-carbon materials integrated with AI strengthen adoption efficiency, with a focus on the US marketA major highlight of Renouvo's return to CES in 2026 is the debut of a new platform that integrates its carbon-negative material technology with AI. The platform analyzes key parameters - including material composition, process-level carbon emissions, durability, and cost structure - providing brands with comprehensive evaluation data prior to adoption. This significantly shortens material verification cycles and accelerates the transition from testing to mass production.Renouvo has participated in the TTA competition for two consecutive years and continues to seek CES exhibition opportunities, driven by the US market's increasingly stringent sustainability requirements for materials. Major US brands now demand verifiable evidence of carbon-neutral commitments and transparent supply-chain metrics. By leveraging visibility from CES and TTA, Renouvo aims to expand collaboration with leading US technology and consumer electronics companies, accelerate global adoption of negative-carbon materials, and position itself as a key partner in supporting multinational brands' sustainability strategies.Looking ahead, Renouvo plans to continue enhancing its AI-enabled materials platform, expand its carbon-footprint database, and strengthen customized service capabilities. The company's objective is to become a strategic partner for North America's top green-materials supply chains within the next three years. Huang emphasized that sustainability cannot remain at the level of slogans or declarations - it must be verifiable and quantifiable. Only when brands can clearly track and measure carbon-reduction outcomes will sustainable materials become mainstream, which is the core message Renouvo aims to deliver worldwide.Renouvo's diverse product portfolio. Credit: Renouvo

Cancer is no longer considered untreatable, yet improving the accuracy and timeliness of diagnostics and treatment remains one of the most pressing challenges in clinical practice. Traditional cancer detection methods carry inherent limitations: tissue biopsies are highly invasive, causing discomfort and risk for patients, while blood-based biochemical tumor markers often lack specificity and fail to clearly differentiate between pathological signals and normal physiological fluctuations. As a result, liquid biopsy - valued for its safety, convenience, and ability to complement traditional pathology - has rapidly emerged as a global trend in cancer diagnostics.Developed by CytoAurora and distributed and supported by HUA TEC International, the Nano CAST AI semiconductor liquid tumor imaging system integrates semiconductor processes, AI imaging analysis, optical engineering, molecular pathology, and precision mechanics. The next-generation cancer cell detection platform will officially make its public debut at CES 2026, drawing significant attention from both medical and semiconductor communities.Chung-Er Huang, Chairman of HUA TEC International, noted that CytoAurora has long focused on single-cell biotechnology and device development, offering highly accurate solutions for genomic and protein-level analysis. To support the specialized needs of medical equipment deployment - installation, training, and maintenance - HUA TEC was established to lead Nano CAST's commercialization and technical support, helping hospitals and health examination centers rapidly adopt the system. The platform is already in clinical use at institutions such as Tzu Chi Hospital and Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital.According to Chien-Hsiang Tang, Vice President of HUA TEC International, Nano CAST utilizes semiconductor wafer-level surface modification to efficiently capture target cells circulating in the bloodstream. The system integrates precision mechanics and optical modules to automate cell capture, staining, and imaging. AI-driven image analysis then identifies and differentiates cancer cells from other cell types, enabling clinicians to execute targeted cell isolation, image interpretation, and downstream diagnostic analysis directly from blood samples.Nano CAST Supports the Full Cancer Care CycleAs semiconductor processes continue to advance, complex biochemical analyses that once required large laboratory setups can now be executed through highly integrated semiconductor biochips - making real-time testing more accessible and scalable. While genomic sequencing remains the most common application of such semiconductor-enabled medical technologies, HUA TEC is one of the few Taiwanese companies to extend semiconductor-based diagnostics into protein and biomarker analysis, particularly demonstrating strong breakthroughs in the field of liquid biopsy for oncology.Huang explained that Nano CAST is built upon two core components: the Cell Reveal Series and the CMS 200. The Cell Reveal Series uses semiconductor biochip technology to isolate specific or abnormal cells, forming nanoscale structures through plasma treatment, etching, and chemical modification that significantly enhance cell capture efficiency. The CMS 200 serves as the AI-driven imaging system that rapidly and objectively interprets captured cell and tissue images.Together, the system covers the complete clinical pathway of cancer care - from early detection of rare circulating tumor cells in blood, to monitoring treatment response, to identifying minimal residual disease (MRD) after therapy. By providing clinicians with earlier, more precise, and more actionable insights into disease progression, Nano CAST strengthens decision-making across the continuum of cancer management.TTA's High-Impact Global Pavilion Strategy Helps Drive Expansion into Central Asia, Europe, and the USAfter achieving notable milestones in Taiwan and obtaining BSI ISO 13485:2016 certification for medical device quality management, HUA TEC has accelerated its international expansion in recent years, establishing a presence in Thailand, Singapore, Japan, and Hong Kong. The company plans to further extend its footprint into Central Asia in 2026 as part of its broader global medical collaboration strategy.Huang emphasized that HUA TEC's consecutive participation in CES is driven by the strong curatorial and matchmaking capabilities of Taiwan Tech Arena (TTA). TTA's expertise in pavilion design, international outreach, and cross-border business facilitation significantly elevates the global visibility of Taiwanese startups. This enables companies such as HUA TEC to directly engage with major medical distributors, technology corporations, and investment groups across Europe and the United States, accelerating their path to market adoption.He stressed that Nano CAST demonstrates proven clinical performance, verifiable technical foundations, and scalability for commercial manufacturing - making CES the most important launchpad for HUA TEC's entry into the US and European markets. Through CES, the company aims to pursue strategic partnerships, initiate local clinical validations, and expand cross-border commercial activities, ultimately establishing a solid international presence. HUA TEC seeks to ensure that Taiwan's advanced semiconductor-enabled liquid biopsy technologies gain broader adoption across global clinical settings.The Nano CAST Cancer Solution for cancer cell detection. Credit: HUA TEC

The High Technology Park of the Kyrgyz Republic (HTP) will participate in CES 2026, presenting the country's growing strength in artificial intelligence, digital health, blockchain technologies, and large-scale IT exports for global markets. At Booth 50265, the Kyrgyz delegation will showcase technology companies delivering AI products, telemedicine platforms, blockchain infrastructure, and software development services for clients worldwide.The Kyrgyz Republic has become one of the fastest-growing technology exporters in its region. In 2024, Kyrgyz IT specialists provided services to clients in more than 63 countries, generating $130 million in IT exports. The United States ranked first, accounting for around 40 percent of total exports, with an export volume exceeding $50 million, including cooperation with companies in Silicon Valley. Over the past five years, the country's IT exports have grown 45-fold, marking a structural shift toward high-value digital services and proprietary technology development. HTP now brings together a network of 500 software development companies and 3,000 developers, ready to meet the full range of client needs.Among the technologies presented at CES 2026 is KaniTTS, an open-source text-to-speech model developed by the AI startup NineNineSix. KaniTTS redefines real-time, human-like voice generation, matching the performance of leading commercial voice models while remaining fully open and free under the Apache 2.0 license. Since its release, KaniTTS has been downloaded more than 15,000 times on Hugging Face, drawing international attention for its speed, expressivity, and accessibility. The model is capable of generating 15 seconds of natural speech in just one second on a consumer-grade NVIDIA RTX 5080 GPU, enabling true real-time performance without cloud-scale infrastructure. The base model currently supports eight languages: English, German, Korean, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, Kyrgyz, and Japanese.In parallel, NineNineSix together with HTP has released Kyrgyz Whisper, an open-source automatic speech recognition model fine-tuned on Whisper to deliver native speech recognition for Kyrgyz, Russian, and English. Performance highlights include a dramatic improvement in Kyrgyz word error rate from approximately 100 percent to 0.2 WER, while maintaining stable performance in English and Russian. Two model variants are available, a small version with 0.2 billion parameters and a medium version with 0.8 billion parameters, both supporting LoRA fine-tuning for domain adaptation and further improvements.The Kyrgyz delegation also includes Blockchain Data, a blockchain technology company developing digital infrastructure and crypto-related solutions. The Kyrgyz Republic has recently completed a major milestone in the digital finance sector with the launch of its national stablecoin, KGST, pegged 1:1 to the Kyrgyz som. KGST complies with international KYC/AML standards, features multi-level authentication, and has completed technical testing for deployment on both regional and global crypto platforms. According to the Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index, the Kyrgyz Republic ranks 19th globally in cryptocurrency usage, reflecting an active, regulated, and rapidly developing crypto ecosystem.Digital health innovation will also be represented through Hi Doctor, an AI-powered telemedicine and clinical decision-support platform founded by diagnostic physician Nursultan Masalbekov. The product emerged from real clinical practice, where the lack of digital tools forced doctors to spend excessive time on documentation instead of patient care. Hi Doctor combines AI-driven analysis of clinical data, a voice assistant for medical documentation, and telemedicine tools, including NORAi, which analyzes patients' vital signs during video consultations. The platform is actively used by doctors and medical institutions across Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. In multiple cases, AI-supported recommendations contributed to the early detection of HIV, cardiomyopathies, oncological and genetic conditions, later confirmed through laboratory testing, demonstrating the platform's real clinical impact.The Kyrgyz Republic invites attendees to meet its delegation at CES 2026 at the High Technology Park of the Kyrgyz Republic, Booth 50265, from January 6 to 9, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Luna, the rapidly rising health-tech company redefining human performance, today unveiled the Luna Band, a groundbreaking new wearable designed to deliver real-time, voice-led health guidance. Powered by LifeOS, Luna's adaptive AI engine, the Luna Band represents a new category of personal health technology focused not on displaying data, but on providing timely, actionable guidance."In a market saturated with devices that simply report numbers and do analytics, Luna Band introduces a radically different philosophy: guidance over data"said the company's spokespersonBuilt around Luna's core pillars of biomarker intelligence, circadian rhythm, women's health, personal context, and 24/7 AI coaching, the Luna Band brings the full power of LifeOS to the wrist. With no monthly fees, the Band is positioned to democratize high-end health intelligence globally.A Voice-Led, Hands-Free Health ExperienceIn a first for any wearable, Luna band introduces fully hands-free, voice-led interactions, powered by Siri integrations. With Luna's dynamic logging, users can log meals, symptoms, emotional context, and request health guidance entirely through voice-input without even opening the Luna app. By allowing natural, conversational interaction through any earbuds or a connected device, Luna Band advances Luna's vision of a deeply integrated, ecosystem-agnostic LifeOS that works across devices and platforms.Advanced Biosensing for a New Level of PrecisionThe Luna Band features a research-grade optical sensor array paired with a high-fidelity 6-axis IMU. This sensing platform captures detailed physiological information associated with micro-recovery periods, circadian fluctuation, emotional stress signatures, and other subtle patterns that conventional consumer wearables often do not detect. This level of precision enables more informed and responsive health guidance.LifeOS: Real-Time Interpretation and Adaptive CoachingAt the core of the Luna Band is LifeOS, a real-time adaptive engine that processes thousands of physiological signals per minute. LifeOS identifies changes in recovery, stress, circadian alignment, and hormonal patterns, delivering context-aware recommendations throughout the day. The system is designed to offer timely support, ensuring users receive guidance at moments of highest relevance.Unified Health Ecosystem IntegrationLuna Band and Luna Ring serve as Luna's primary high-fidelity data collectors. But LifeOS also seamlessly integrates biomarker and usage data from Apple Health, Google Fit, Clue, Kindbody, and additional ecosystem partners to create a unified, longitudinal view of health. By integrating sleep, menstrual cycles, activity, stress, nutrition, and emotional inputs into a single framework, the Luna Band provides a comprehensive understanding of the user's daily physiological state.Redefining the Role of the WearableThe Luna Band establishes a new class of wearable technology centered on real-time guidance rather than retrospective reporting. By combining advanced sensing, adaptive intelligence, hands-free interaction, and broad ecosystem integration, Luna delivers a continuous health companion designed to support informed decision-making throughout the day, without subscription fees.Luna Band will be unveiled at Pepcom on 5th January 2026. CES attendees can see Luna Band firsthand at 55623, Venetian A-D Hall.