Category: Technology

  • HighPoint Unveils High-Performance Gen5 AI Compute Platform for Ultra-High Inference Throughput Empowered by Hailo

    Featuring the Rocket 1604L Gen5 Retimer technology, this integrated solution achieves 4144 FPS running YOLOv8n, with perfect linear scaling across 4x Hailo-8 M.2 modules.

    HighPoint Unveils High-Performance Gen5 AI Compute Platform for Ultra-High Inference Throughput Empowered by Hailo

     

    June 2: HighPoint Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in high-performance PCIe connectivity, today announced an ecosystem partnership with Hailo, a leading innovator in edge AI processors, to deliver a new class of high-performance compute expansion solution: the Enterprise Edge AI Compute Platform.

    Purpose-built for high-end modular robotics and industrial AI, this collaboration introduces a Marketplace-Ready hardware platform that enables IT architects to deploy high-density AI clusters achieving a staggering 160 TOPS (INT4). By leveraging readily accessible Hailo-10H M.2 acceleration modules, the platform delivers unprecedented throughput, processing up to 4,144 FPS for real-time inference workloads, effectively eliminating the I/O bottlenecks currently facing next-generation autonomous systems.

    The Synergy: Building a Localized AI Compute Platform

    The Enterprise Edge AI Compute Platform supports both Hailo-8 and Hailo-10H M.2 AI Acceleration Modules with the HighPoint Rocket 1604L Gen5 Retimer AIC. While a single Hailo-10H module delivers 40 TOPS, this integrated solution allows users to consolidate up to four modules into a single PCIe x16 slot, delivering a massive 160 TOPS of local inference performance.

    Proven Performance: Linear Scaling & Precision

    To validate the efficiency of the Gen5 AI Compute Platform, rigorous infrastructure benchmarking was conducted utilizing four Hailo-8 / Hailo-10 M.2 modules on a single Rocket 1604L AIC. These results demonstrate the critical role of HighPoint’s Active Retimer Architecture in maintaining total signal integrity and deterministic I/O across high-density configurations.

    The platform achieved industry-leading performance benchmarks, including 4,144 FPS for YOLOv8n and 2,173 FPS for YOLOv5s (Batch size = 1) on the Hailo-8. This unprecedented throughput ensures that high-velocity data ingestion and real-time vision processing occur simultaneously across all four M.2 ports without signal degradation or device-to-device variance, providing a transparent and reliable foundation for mission-critical AI workloads.

    Massive Throughput: While a single Hailo-8 module can achieve up to 1036 FPS, the quad-module AI Compute Platform can deliver a staggering 4100 + FPS, proving its capability for high-speed, multi-stream processing via single PCIe slot.

    True Linear Scaling: Performance scaled perfectly as additional modules were added, ensuring that hardware investments translate directly into compute power.

     Unmatched Precision: The benchmark recorded an FPS variance between modules of less than 0.01%, a testament to the bit-perfect signal reconditioning provided by the Rocket 1604L’s Active Retimer Architecture.

    Rocket 1604L: The Hardware Core of the Engine

    The Rocket 1604L serves as the mechanical core of the AI Compute Platform, ensuring multi-module configurations operate at peak-rated specifications:

    Active Retimer Architecture: Proactively reconditions signals at 32GT/s for a bit-perfect host link.

    Compact 167mm Footprint: Allows deployment in standard 1U/2U industrial chassis where full-size GPUs cannot fit.

     Thermal Stability: Full-length aluminum heat sink and high-static-pressure fan assembly tuned for 24/7 heavy AI inference.

    Marketplace-Ready Deployment

    By utilizing standard M.2 form factors and PCIe Gen5 connectivity, HighPoint and Hailo have created a solution that VARs and System Integrators can source through mainstream marketplace channels, removing “Time-to-Market” barriers.

    “The Enterprise Edge AI Compute Platform is about moving from experimenting with AI to executing AI at scale,” said May Hwang, Director of Marketing at HighPoint Technologies. “By pairing Hailo’s efficient processing with HighPoint’s Gen5 connectivity and proven 0.01% variance precision, we are giving architects a powerful, marketplace-ready blueprint to build future-proof localized intelligence hubs.”

    “The collaboration with HighPoint demonstrates how scalable, high-performance edge AI can be achieved using standard, accessible hardware building blocks,” said Yaron Ofer, Sales GM at Hailo. “By combining Hailo’s industry-leading efficiency with HighPoint’s Gen5 connectivity, we’re enabling customers to deploy powerful, localized AI systems that deliver data-center-class performance directly at the edge, without the traditional constraints of power, cost, or form factor.”

    Availability

    The HighPoint Rocket 1604L is available immediately through HighPoint’s global network of distributors and VARs. Hailo-8 and Hailo-10H  M.2 modules can be sourced via Hailo’s official marketplace and global distribution channels.

  • Ventiva Partners with ASUS to Explore Next-Generation Thermal Architectures for Compact AI Computing Systems

    TAIPEI, Taiwan – June 1, 2026 – Ventiva®, a leader in solid-state cooling solutions, today announced at Computex 2026 a strategic partnership with ASUS to explore next-generation thermal architectures for compact AI computing systems. Through this collaboration, the companies will evaluate how Ventiva’s ionic cooling technology can support future ASUS NUC and Mini-PC designs. 

    As AI workloads demand more processing power in increasingly constrained form factors, thermal management has emerged as one of the most critical factors in system design. Conventional cooling solutions consume significant board space, restrict component placement, and generate significant vibrations that introduce acoustic tradeoffs that become harder to absorb as devices grow more compact and more powerful. 

    Ventiva Partners with ASUS to Explore Next-Generation Thermal Architectures for Compact AI Computing Systems

    Ventiva’s ionic cooling solutions deliver silent, vibration-free thermal management in a modular, compact form factor that recovers board space and expands layout flexibility for system designers. Through this partnership, Ventiva and ASUS will explore the potential role of Ventiva’s ionic cooling in future ASUS AI system architectures, assessing where the technology could deliver the greatest design impact. 

    As part of this partnership, Ventiva is showcasing an ASUS NUC demonstration platform at Computex 2026. The system illustrates the direction of the collaboration and provides a real-world platform for evaluating thermal architecture possibilities in compact AI-capable designs. 

    “Thermal management has always been treated as a component-level decision. What we’re seeing now, and what this partnership with ASUS reflects, is that it’s becoming a platform architecture decision. How you cool a system determines what you can build,” said Christian Schlachte, Director, Product Management, Ventiva. “We’re excited to work with ASUS to demonstrate what the shift to a ‘thermal first’ architecture makes possible.”  

    “Thermal architecture is becoming an increasingly important part of how next-generation compact AI systems are designed,” said Alex Gilpin, Senior Manager – NUC Advanced Engineering, ASUS. “Our partnership with Ventiva reflects a shared interest in exploring new approaches that could help shape future ASUS NUC and Mini-PC designs. This initial phase focuses on prototype development and technical evaluation as both teams assess what is possible.”
     

    Technical Background: Ventiva Ionic Cooling Technology 

    Ventiva’s solid-state, all-electronic heat transfer technology leverages the principles of electrohydrodynamic (EHD) flow to move ionized air molecules within an electric field. This ionic cooling innovation moves air without mechanical fans, creating silent, vibration-free airflow. Unlike traditional cooling systems, Ventiva solutions scale easily, integrate cleanly into system designs, and enable airflow configurations that were not previously possible.  

    The Ventiva thermal management subsystem is thin, lightweight, and highly modular, and is engineered to adapt to diverse system architectures. It is comprised of a self-contained air blower device, fin stack, and vapor chamber or heat pipe, delivering optimized cooling efficiency up to 1.1 CFM per device. The air blower devices can be positioned adjacent to heat sources including SoCs, memory, and power delivery components, without the space constraints imposed by traditional fan-based cooling. 

    Frequently Asked Questions 

    • What is ionic cooling, and how does it work? 
      Ionic cooling uses electrically charged particles to move air without any rotating parts. Ventiva’s ionic cooling technology harnesses the power of a minuscule plasma field to move air particles, delivering targeted cooling that removes heat from targeted areas of a system. The result is a solid-state cooling solution with no mechanical parts, no vibrations, and no noise.  
    • Does ionic cooling produce any noise? 
      No. Ventiva’s ionic cooling technology has been tested in anechoic chambers, showing less than 15 dBa sound pressure. This is an imperceptible level that is barely above the background noise level in an anechoic chamber.  
    • How thin are Ventiva’s air blower devices, and where can they be placed in a system? 
      Unlike traditional blowers which are “top-in / side-out” air flow devices, Ventiva’s ionic cooling module does not need an air gap to draw in air; it is a more space-efficient “side-in / side-out” device. This allows for a lower internal height for a customer application as low as 5 mm, which enables thinner product designs.
       
    • Why is ionic cooling particularly well-suited for AI workloads? 
      AI workloads generate intense, concentrated heat at the processor, as well as the memory and accelerator components operating in close proximity to the SoC. Conventional cooling solutions struggle to address these distributed heat sources without adding bulk or noise. Ventiva’s modular approach allows each thermal zone to be cooled independently and precisely, so the system can sustain the kind of continuous, high-performance operation that AI applications demand. 
       

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  • Tesla Cybercab Drives Itself Out of GigaTexas Factory in Autonomous Breakthrough

    Austin, Texas, May 29 (BNP): In a striking demonstration of autonomous vehicle technology, Tesla’s Cybercab was seen driving itself out of the company’s Gigafactory Texas (GigaTexas), marking another milestone in the electric vehicle maker’s push toward fully autonomous transportation. Videos shared online showed multiple Cybercab units autonomously exiting the factory and navigating toward holding or staging areas without human drivers.

    Tesla Cybercab Drives Itself Out of GigaTexas Factory in Autonomous Breakthrough

    The development comes as Tesla accelerates production of its purpose-built autonomous vehicle, designed specifically for robotaxi operations. Unlike conventional vehicles, the Cybercab has been engineered without a steering wheel or pedals and is intended to function entirely through Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology. Production of the vehicle began at GigaTexas earlier this year as part of the company’s broader strategy to expand autonomous mobility solutions.

    Tesla Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk recently shared footage of Cybercab units autonomously leaving the factory, describing the vehicle as “purpose-built for autonomy.” The footage has generated significant attention across the technology and automotive sectors, with supporters viewing it as a glimpse into the future of transport and critics pointing to ongoing regulatory and safety challenges surrounding fully driverless systems.

    The Cybercab forms a central pillar of Tesla’s long-term robotaxi vision, though the company has acknowledged that scaling autonomous operations will be gradual and subject to safety validation and regulatory approvals. Industry observers note that while autonomous production and factory movement represent technological progress, broader public deployment of fully driverless vehicles continues to face technical, legal and infrastructure-related scrutiny.

    The latest footage nevertheless signals Tesla’s increasing confidence in integrating autonomy not only into transportation services but also into manufacturing and vehicle logistics at scale.

  • Acer Expands Gaming Portfolio with Predator Atlas 8 Handheld Powered by Intel

    India , May 29 : Acer today announced the Predator Atlas 8 (PA08-I51) gaming handheld, broadening the portfolio of high-performance solutions under the Predator brand. The device is powered by up to the new Intel Arc G3 Extreme processor, delivering breakthrough handheld performance and battery efficiency for serious PC gamers to take on the go. Offering the full Windows 11 experience combined with XBOX Game Pass, the Predator Atlas 8 provides faster access to gaming, system tools, and settings, keeping every session moving with less friction.

    Acer Expands Gaming Portfolio with Predator Atlas 8 Handheld Powered by Intel

    Jerry Kao, Chief Operating Officer at Acer, commented:

    “With the Predator Atlas 8, we are combining the Predator design philosophy with the power of the new Intel Arc G-Series processors to blur the lines between gaming PC and handheld performance. From the Predator AeroBlade cooling system to PredatorSense to the adaptive trigger controls, every element of this handheld is curated to give gamers maximum control over their own experiences, wherever they choose to play.”

    Jim Johnson, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Client Computing Group at Intel, remarked:

     “Handheld gamers want PC-class performance without being tied to a desktop or charger. With Intel Arc G-Series processors and Acer’s Predator Atlas 8, we deliver smooth, high-fidelity gameplay with exceptional battery life in a form factor you can take anywhere. By combining console-like accessibility with innovative technologies like AI-powered XeSS 3 upscaling, we maximize performance and efficiency on the go.”

    A New Standard for Handheld Performance

    At the heart of the Predator Atlas 8 lies Intel Arc G-Series processors, with a new generation of high-performance graphics built to push smooth gameplay and visual fidelity into handheld power ranges. Up to Intel Arc B390 graphics with support for ray tracing deliver richer visual detail and faster handheld play, while Intel XeSS 3 technology uses AI-powered upscaling to maintain high frame rates during heavy GPU workloads   reducing stutter and input lag to provide a more consistent gaming experience.

    To balance its performance with portability, the Predator Atlas 8 offers up to an 80 Wh battery paired with Intel Endurance Gaming, which intelligently balances frame rate and power draw to allow for longer sessions on the road without interruption.

    Predator AeroBlade Cooling

    Drawing inspiration from the Predator laptop portfolio, the dual-fan cooling system on the device is designed to keep sustained performance under control and debuts the first metal fan in a handheld. The precision metal Predator AeroBlade fan features 89 blades at just 0.1 mm of thickness, delivering up to a 10 percent increase in airflow. Working alongside a second fan made of plastic, Vortex Flow tuning uses angled internal channels to guide air through the chassis more efficiently, allowing hot air to exit faster and the system to stay better controlled when gameplay demands escalate.

    Immersive Visuals and Audio

    The Predator Atlas 8 features an 8-inch WUXGA touchscreen with a 120 Hz refresh rate, 500 nits of peak brightness, support for VRR, and a 16:10 aspect ratio, ensuring vivid visuals, smooth motion during gameplay, brilliant contrasts, and a wider vertical field of view. Its cover glass is protected by Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus™ with DXC, which offers scratch protection and reduces glare so players can maintain visual clarity in a variety of lighting environments. Touch input supports 10-point multi-touch, enabling responsive and intuitive interaction across the full surface of the display.

    The device comes equipped with DTS:X® Ultra audio, delivered through dual 2-Watt speakers, giving games more width, detail, and presence. When communication matters, dual microphones powered by Acer PurifiedVoice provide AI-assisted noise reduction, ensuring chat comes through with greater clarity even during loud, fast-paced gaming moments.

    Premium On-the-Go Gameplay Experiences

    The Predator Atlas 8’s connectivity is designed around speed, stability, and scalability. Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports support high-bandwidth docking, display output, and accessory connections, while UHS-II microSD support accommodates fast external storage expansion. Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth® 5.4 keep the device linked at the latest wireless standards.

    To get started right out of the box, the device comes with a subscription to XBOX Game Pass, giving players immediate access to hundreds of titles. Running on Windows 11, Predator Atlas 8 combines the performance optimization of XBOX Mode, familiar system access, and broader PC flexibility into one handheld environment, reducing friction between navigation and play while keeping content discovery, launcher access, and key system tools close at hand.

    When the real gameplay starts after opening sequences, the control layout for Predator Atlas 8 is built around customization and ergonomics for extended sessions. Full-size analog sticks deliver intuitive gameplay across any game, while a dual-mode design allows for adjusting trigger feedback based on genre. With this capability, users can change control response on command with a trigger switch: a micro-switch mode provides instant-click response for first-person shooter games, while Hall-effect analog control supports racing games, flight simulators, and other games requiring more range and pressure variation.

    Rounding out the experience is access to PredatorSense, an app that has been a cornerstone of Predator gaming laptops and is now available on a handheld for the first time. PredatorSense gives players live system monitoring, performance mode activation, customization of RGB lighting, and access to gameplay settings, and a dedicated PredatorSense button enables fast in-game adjustments.

  • Meta Announces Anti-Scam Measures to Protect Players and Fans during FIFA World Cup 2026

    May 29: In the coming months, soccer fans across the globe will use our apps to connect around the FIFA World Cup 2026™. While most will be rooting for their favorite teams and players, unfortunately there may be bad actors who will try to lure people into scams or harass and abuse others — offline and online.

    Before the competition kicks off, we’re sharing more details about the steps we’re taking to combat scams and keep fans and players safe.

    Facebook Notifications to Educate Consumers 

    Starting this week, we’re launching a Facebook pop up notification that will remind people throughout the tournament to make sure they get tickets from verifiable sources. When people search for terms related to FIFA World Cup tickets on Facebook or visit related Groups, we’ll remind them what to look out for before buying tickets, and also share links to our reporting tool so they can report suspicious content or accounts. 

    Combatting Scams

    Scammers are constantly evolving their tactics and so are we. That’s why we recently announced new investments in advanced AI, tools for people to spot and avoid scams, and partnerships with law enforcement and industry peers to take action and hold scammers accountable. 

    Global sporting events can lead to an increase in fraud, like ticketing scams, false offers of immigration processing, and misleading accommodations for those looking to travel to matches. We have dedicated teams monitoring and enforcing against accounts that attempt to target people with these scams and violate our policies. 

    We know scammers rarely target only one platform, so we’re working across industry to disrupt scam networks through the Global Signal Exchange (GSE) and Meta’s Fraud Intelligence Reciprocal Exchange (FIRE). Meta collaborated with Visa through the GSE, to proactively disrupt cross-channel fraud. By providing timely and actionable scam intelligence, Visa’s Scam Disruption team facilitated Meta’s identification and dismantling of a network on Facebook that linked to spoofed websites that mimicked the FIFA World Cup 2026 official branding and promoted fake gambling content. These fraudulent websites advertised too-good-to-be-true win rates luring people to provide personal or financial information. 

    We will continue to take action and work with our partners through our signal sharing programs to get ahead of evolving scam tactics in the lead-up to, during, and after the FIFA World Cup.

    We’ll continue developing tools to protect our community, and work closely with officials to help keep our apps safe for players and fans.

  • DXC Establishes DXC Engineering to Lead AI-Powered, Industry-Specific Transformation

     

    Mumbai, May 28 — DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner, today announced the launch of DXC Engineering, a dedicated global group within its Consulting & Engineering Services (CES) organization focused on helping customers design, build, and scale AIpowered products, platforms and software-defined experiences across high-stakes, regulated and mission-critical environments. 
     
    As organizations accelerate AI-enabled, software-led transformation, many are seeking deeper engineering expertise to help integrate and operationalize AI across complex, legacy and multivendor technology environments. In response, DXC is bringing together its global engineering capabilities under a single engineering-led operating model designed to accelerate innovation and strengthen execution across industries where reliability, security and scale are non-negotiable. DXC Engineering brings together more than 11,000 engineers globally within DXC’s broader Consulting & Engineering Services organization, which spans more than 40,000 professionals across 70 countries, backed by 60+ years of innovation and 30+ years advancing digital engineering across the enterprise. 
     
    “The moment is now for customers to turn AI ambition into operational reality. DXC Engineering is more than a construct. It’s a signal to the market and to our customers that we are elevating the importance of our IP – both human and digital. As AI moves from experimentation to production, customers need partners who can take accountability for designing, building and operating intelligent systems at scale, especially in environments where failure is not an option.”  
    Ramnath Venkataraman, President, Consulting & Engineering Services, DXC Technology 
    Built on DXC’s Xponential AI orchestration blueprint, DXC Engineering combines AI-native software and product engineeringindustry expertise, proprietary platforms and delivery accelerators to help customers modernize complex environments and deploy intelligent systems at scale. In Automotive & R&D, this includes digital cockpit software, connected vehicle platforms, autonomous driving technologies, and AMBERDXC’s proprietary platform designed to help automakers accelerate software-defined vehicle programs, reduce multivendor complexity and deploy secure AI across production environments. In Financial Services, DXC Engineering supports bespoke software development and deep integration across capital markets, wealth management and commercial banking environments. 
     
    Across telecom, energy, healthcare, defense and other industries, DXC Engineering delivers specialized engineering capabilities for operationally critical environments — from factory floors and financial platforms to international airports and defense systems — where reliability, security and regulatory compliance are essential. Through reusable IP, industryspecific platforms, strategic ecosystem partnerships and advanced engineering capabilities, DXC Engineering helps customers modernize complex environments, operationalize AI and build resilient, software-defined systems designed for always-on performance.  
     
    DXC Engineering will combine deep industry expertise with AI-enabled engineering capabilities to support customers across mission-critical environments, including more than 50 million vehicles worldwide powered by DXC’s software, 20+ years of financial services platform experience, and manufacturing platforms managing more than 4 million production points globally. 

     

  • AVer’s TR335, MT300N and PTZ310UV2 Obtain HETMA Approved Status

    AVer’s TR335, MT300N and PTZ310UV2 Obtain HETMA Approved Status

     

    Taipei, Taiwan – May 28: AVer Information Inc., an award-winning provider of AI audio-video solutions, announces the TR335 AI Auto Tracking PTZ Camera, MT300N NDI Matrix Tracking Box, and PTZ310UV2 PTZ Camera have received HETMA Approved Status. Evaluated by a committee of higher education technology managers, the TR335, MT300, and PTZ310UV2 each earned an overall score of “Exceeds Expectations,” recognizing performance, reliability, and integration capabilities in higher education environments.

    The TR335 is a 4K AI Auto Tracking PTZ camera featuring 30x optical zoom and support for 4K resolution at 60 frames per second. Designed for broadcasting, streaming, and recording applications, the TR335 includes 3G-SDI, HDMI, USB, and IP outputs, enabling integration across a range of AV environments. The TR335’s AI-powered tracking capabilities include Presenter Mode for speaker tracking, Zone Mode for customizable tracking zones, and Hybrid Mode for transitions between Auto Tracking and manual PTZ control.

    The MT300N is an NDI matrix tracking box that enables AVer Pro AV cameras to function as Voice Tracking systems through preset point configuration, eliminating the need for a dedicated in-room PC or server. The MT300’s compact form factor allows installation under a desk, behind a display, or on a server rack, making it suited for classroom and lecture hall deployments. The MT300N operates via AVer’s PTZ Link interface, enabling customized profiles, display layouts, and multi-camera switching across Microsoft Teams, Zoom Rooms, Google Meet, and BYOM environments.

    The PTZ310UV2 is a UHD PTZ camera delivering 4K resolution at 60 fps with 12x optical zoom and 8MP image capture. Designed for broadcasting and streaming, it delivers low-latency IP video over standard networks and simultaneous output via HDMI, NDI, and IP. The PTZ310UV2’s embedded SmartShoot AI functionality automatically adjusts the field of view to capture individual presenters or groups, adapting to lectures, presentations, and multi-participant recordings. The PTZ310UV2’s image quality and optical zoom performance enable clear image capture even when mounted at the back of classrooms or lecture halls.

    “HETMA Approved Status emphasizes our focus on delivering solutions that meet the operational and integration needs of higher education environments,” said Katie Sullivan, Senior Product Manager for AVer Information Inc. USA. “The recognition from HETMA reinforces our commitment to providing reliable technology that supports classroom and campus workflows.”

    All three products were evaluated across criteria including verification, quality, performance, network and security, and higher education suitability. The evaluation highlighted the TR335’s ability to maintain reliable tracking in lecture capture environments and integrate across IP-based and traditional AV systems, as well as the MT300N’s role in simplifying multi-camera workflows and enabling automated switching across campus deployments. AVer continues to emphasize industry certifications that validate its products against operational and integration standards required in professional AV environments.

    Keep up with the latest news from AVer on LinkedIn. For more information about AVer Information Inc., please visit www.aver.com.

     

  • New Check Point Report Warns of Critical Cloud Security Gaps Amid Rising AI Adoption

    India, May 28 : Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. , a pioneer and global leader of cyber security solutions, today released its 2026 Cloud Security Report: Enter the AI Era, revealing a growing disconnect between rapid AI adoption and security readiness.

    The report reveals a critical shift from the cloud “blind spots” of 2025 to a deeper challenge in 2026: organizations are no longer just struggling with visibility, but with governance, control, and real-time enforcement. AI is changing how users behave, how applications communicate, and where threats enter the environment. This year, 77% of organizations have updated their security strategy for cloud in response to AI, yet only 26% report having the architecture to enforce it. This reveals a 51-point gap between intent and capability.

    Meanwhile, attackers are weaponizing AI tools to accelerate phishing, generate malware, and launch adversarial attacks faster than traditional security models can respond. The impact is already measurable: 78% of organizations reported confirmed or suspected AI-related security incidents over the past year.
    “The 2026 Cloud Security Report confirms what many security practitioners already sense,” said Paul Barbosa, Vice President of Cloud Security and SASE at Check Point Software Technologies. “AI adoption has outpaced the architecture built to govern it. Agents are acting inside live systems; data is moving through external AI services, and most enterprises still lack the visibility and enforcement to keep pace. At Check Point, we believe security has to be built into the architecture from the start. Beginning at the infrastructure layer, through clouds, and especially at runtime. Visibility, Control, and Security need to be present at all layers in the stack AI workloads will operate in. “

    Key findings for cloud-native environments include:

    ·Infrastructure Misalignment: 52% of AI workloads span hybrid environments, yet 64% say their architecture needs redesign

    ·Perimeter Gaps: 76% rate datacenter security as critical for AI, but only 35% say it can support current needs

    ·Performance Challenges: Only 24% can fully inspect AI traffic without impacting performance; 71% report increased WAF false positives

    ·Operational Complexity: 88% say AI has increased security complexity; 67% report fragmented policies

    ·Limited Visibility: 54% of organizations have experienced an AI-related security incident, while another 24% cannot confirm due to lack of visibility. This means more than three-quarters have either been hit or cannot determine whether they have

    ·Identity Risks: 48% cite non-human identities (AI agents, APIs) as a top concern

    ·Inconsistent access model: Organizations have yet to converge on a single access model. 24% say they have no AI-specific access controls, and only 16% enforce controls consistently across the environment

    Closing the AI Security Gap
    To address these challenges, the report emphasizes the need for a unified, prevention-first architecture across cloud, datacenter, SaaS, and endpoints.

    Check Point’s Hybrid Mesh Network Security approach delivers:

    1.Unified Management: 86% of leaders rate unified security management across cloud, datacenter, and edge as critical for AI workloads. A hybrid mesh architecture keeps policies and protections consistent everywhere, no matter where data or workloads run

    2.Prevention-First Security: Real-time blocking of ransomware, zero-day threats, and data leaks using AI-driven insights, validated by a 99.8% security effectiveness score in the 2026 Miercom report

    3.Secure Connectivity and Threat Prevention: Identity-based protection ensures every user, device, and application is verified and protected in real time, with consistent security across all access points and without impacting performance

    4.AI Defense Plane: A unified control plane governing how AI is connected, deployed, and operated, with runtime protection across employee AI use, applications, and agentic systems

    5.Agentic Network Security Orchestration: The 51-point enforcement gap is more than a visibility problem; it’s also an operational one. Check Point’s newly launched Agentic Network Security Orchestration Platform shifts security teams to the level of business intent, letting AI agents autonomously handle policy creation, Zero Trust tightening, and compliance across hybrid environments

  • Ultrahuman launches Photon – the world’s first red light therapy with a daily plan, personalised to you

    Dual-wavelength red light therapy with personalised daily protocols from Ultrahuman Ring biomarkers – on pre-order from $249

    [London, 27 May 2026] – Ultrahuman, the global leader in wearable health technology, today opened pre-orders for Photon – the first dual-wavelength red light therapy device that, paired with the Ultrahuman Ring, delivers routines guided by your actual recovery score and sleep data.

    Red light therapy has been studied for more than 50 years, first documented in 1967, and today the subject of thousands of peer-reviewed papers. Photon is built to make that science part of your daily routine.

    Starting at just $249 – less than half the price of premium competitors – Photon delivers dual-wavelength light therapy: 660nm red and 850nm near-infrared.

    But with the Photon Protocol PowerPlug for Ultrahuman Ring PRO (US and global) or Ring AIR (international) it tells you exactly which area to target, how far to hold it, and when to use it. Built to support muscle recovery and ease post-workout discomfort the next day.

    Powerful Red Light Therapy

    Every cell in the body runs on energy made by tiny power plants called mitochondria. When cells are stressed, tired, or inflamed, those power plants run below capacity. Red and near-infrared light passes through the skin and re-energises mitochondria, accelerating cellular repair, recovery, and adaptation.

    Red light therapy may support muscle recovery and post-exercise comfort, promote the appearance of healthier-looking skin, including improvements in tone and texture, support general wellness, and contribute to overall relaxation.

    Photon incorporates the two most effective wavelengths:

    • 660nm red light is commonly studied for skin appearance, collagen-related benefits, and skin tone.

    • 850nm near-infrared light penetrates deeper than visible red light and is commonly studied for recovery-related applications.

    Every one of Photon’s 12 LEDs emits both wavelengths simultaneously with stable irradiance. Photon is being developed to meet FCC, CE, UKCA, and RoHS standards, with certifications in process for each relevant market. It weighs ~600g, charges over USB-C, runs six sessions per charge, and has a 10-minute auto-shutoff – built to be picked up and used, every day.

    Mohit Kumar, CEO of Ultrahuman, said: “The science behind RLT is real – what’s been missing is the layer that makes it personal. Photon adds another layer to Ultrahuman’s full-stack health ecosystem, offering structured daily guidance to support your wellness routine, personalized to your recovery data when used with Ultrahuman Ring.”

    Powered by Ultrahuman Ring PRO and Ring AIR

    Every other red light therapy device treats every day the same. While Photon works beautifully on its own, with the Ultrahuman Ring, it offers something no other RLT device can: personalised, targeted recovery. It offers:

    • A daily session card recommending which protocol to follow today (recovery, skin, or wind-down), session length, and suggested time of day, informed by your recovery and sleep data. Body areas follow your chosen protocol rotation.

    • A goal-led protocol – Recovery, Skin, Sleep, or General Wellness – that rotates focus areas through the week so you build consistency with variety across body areas.

    • Time-of-day guidance: morning sessions framed for activation, evening sessions for wind-down, based on your preferred schedule and daily context.

    • Built-in education: every session includes a short, educational explainer, so users understand the why behind each protocol and become better RLT users over time.

    Premium therapy at a fraction of the price

    Today’s premium RLT devices cost $549 to $1,000+, while budget options cut corners on irradiance and wavelength accuracy. Photon is built to end that trade-off.

    Ultrahuman Photon is available for pre-order from today at $249. The Photon Protocols PowerPlug is included free for Ring PRO and Ring AIR users. Pre-orders open today at ultrahuman.com/photon, with deliveries from June 2026.

  • Royal Enfield brings its high-octane Grrr Nights and Underground experience to Bengaluru

    Bengaluru, May 27 : Royal Enfield’s GRRR Nights x Underground arrives in Bengaluru on May 30, 2026 bringing together motorcycling, music and automotive subculture for a high-energy evening.

    ROYAL ENFIELD BRINGS ITS HIGH-OCTANE GRRR NIGHTS X UNDERGROUND EXPERIENCE TO BENGALURU

    What: GRRR Nights – an immersive evening celebrating motorcycling and its subcultures, performance machines, music and expression.

    When: Saturday – May 30, 2026, 3:00PM onwards

    Where: Aruani Grid, Bengaluru

    Tickets now live on District

    Key Highlights to watch out for :

    • Live Shows where professional stunt riders push the limits of balance, control and machine capability.
    • Drag & Drift Club that will offer a closer look at the craft of controlled speed and machine handling.
    • Custom Motor Vehicle Showcase that will put on display a set of uniquely built Guerrilla 450s and other Royal Enfield motorcycles and 60+ super/tuned cars celebrating creativity and individuality.
    • Supercar & Superbike Meetup that gathers high-performance machines including Formula 4 cars and automotive enthusiasts under one roof!
    • Wheelie Zone showcases precision bike control, balance, and stunt-riding skills in a thrilling performance setup!
    • Introduction of the Corner Raid, Guerrilla 450’s street Racing IP.
      • Brodha V – Delivering his sharp wordplay, and high-energy stage presence
      • DJ Talam and DJ Stoke who are set to keep the energy high through the night.
      • DJ Frankie will get the crowd going with his electrifying set packed with all the crowd-favourite tunes
    • Other showcases and experiences that are a must watch include,
      • Choreographed Fire Performance by trainer professionals adding dramatic visual energy to the evening.
      • Pre-Event Drag Race hosted on an airstrip ahead of the main event, with the action being live-streamed for audiences at the venue
      • Thrilling Drift Showcases by some of the country’s top car drifters, including Sanam Sekhon, alongside adrenaline-pumping motorcycle stunt performances by Padma Prasanth and Team Never Enough