Author: Sai Krishna

Toy Story | PEACEMINUSONE: THE FIRST FAN Project Makes Its Fourth Global Tour Stop at Harbour City

HONG KONG, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — From 14 August to 6 September 2026, “Toy Story | PEACEMINUSONE: THE FIRST FAN” arrives at Harbour City in Hong Kong for its fourth global tour stop. Created in collaboration between Disney and G-DRAGON’s PEACEMINUSONE, the limited-time event features three must-visit experiences: “THE FIRST FAN” Dream House, “THE FIRST FAN” Official Pop-up Store, and “THE FIRST FAN Photo Zone” Art Exhibition — blending contemporary art, childhood nostalgia, and creative aesthetics into a multisensory fan experience.

Against the spectacular backdrop of Victoria Harbour, Ocean Terminal Forecourt is transformed into “THE FIRST FAN” Dream House, featuring an illuminated entrance inspired by Andy’s house that stands over 5.5 metres tall. A message wall presented by Buzz Lightyear and Jessie carries the quote: “We may have been small, but our dreams were big. It was the friendships we formed then that made us who we are today”. Inside, Toy Story characters installations gather around a 3-metre-tall illuminated PEACEMINUSONE Daisy. Popular installations from the Seoul stop — including a 3-metre-tall chest of drawers inspired by Andy’s bedroom, a 1.6-metre-tall Woody sculpture, and the iconic Pixar Ball — also make their Hong Kong debut. The experience continues at the Daisy Garden, where the staircase is transformed into a playful floral landscape featuring beloved Toy Story characters.

“THE FIRST FAN” official pop-up store at the Ocean Terminal Lobby recreates the artistic concept from the Seoul stop, featuring approximately 70 fashion, lifestyle, and collectible items from the Toy Story x PEACEMINUSONE collection, along with the debut of exclusive merchandise available only at the Hong Kong stop.

Meanwhile, “THE FIRST FAN Photo Zone” at Gallery by the Harbour features nearly 2-metre-tall sculptures of Woody and Buzz Lightyear, a time-travelling elevator installation, and more than 20 Daisy-themed artworks showcased exclusively in Hong Kong. A dedicated “THE FIRST FAN” Dream Wall invites fans to leave personal messages for their favourite Toy Story characters and PEACEMINUSONE, while an interactive colouring installation also invites visitors to unleash their creativity.

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Event Details: https://www.harbourcity.com.hk/en/article/toy-story-peaceminusone-the-first-fan/

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STATETRON INTRODUCES ANDROMEAN CLASS™

A NEW ERA OF INDUSTRIALISATION

Qatar 2030: Statetron unveils a new blueprint for autonomous, intelligent and energy-native industry

DOHA, Qatar, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Statetron today introduces Andromean Class™, a new industrial architecture designed to usher in a new era of industrialisation where artificial intelligence, robotics, autonomous logistics, energy storage and digital intelligence converge within a single manufacturing ecosystem.

The first proposed Andromean Class facility is being developed for Qatar, with an initial development concept of approximately 10 hectares and an architecture designed from inception for multi-gigawatt-scale expansion.

Statetron’s ambition is not simply to build another battery assembly plant. It is to create a new generation of industrial infrastructure in which the factory itself becomes an intelligent, energy-integrated system.

“The first industrial revolution mechanised production. The digital revolution connected it. The next era will make industry intelligent, autonomous and energy-native.”

Lars Carlstrom, CEO, Statetron

THE ANDROMEAN CLASS

The Andromean Class integrates AI-driven production, robotic assembly, autonomous material movement, digital-twin technology, automated quality control and intelligent energy management into one coordinated industrial environment.

The objective is to replace fragmented manufacturing processes with a continuously connected system in which production, logistics, energy, data and maintenance are optimised together.

At the centre of the platform is Statetron’s modular 5 MW Power Block architecture, designed for large-scale energy-storage applications across utility, industrial, renewable-energy and grid-infrastructure markets.

The manufacturing platform is designed to support configurable storage durations and progressively expanding production capacity as demand develops.

THE FACTORY AS AN ENERGY SYSTEM

The Andromean Class concept goes beyond manufacturing.

The facility itself is designed to integrate renewable generation, energy storage and intelligent power management, allowing Statetron’s technology to become part of the energy infrastructure operating the factory.

This creates a closed technological ecosystem:

energy powers the factory the factory produces energy infrastructure and digital intelligence connects the entire system.

Qatar provides a compelling environment for this vision. Qatar Free Zones Authority identifies advanced manufacturing, AI, robotics, IoT, data analytics and clean technology among its strategic emerging-technology sectors. The Umm Alhoul Free Zone, adjacent to Hamad Port, is positioned for heavy manufacturing, logistics and emerging technologies.

BUILT FOR THE NEXT INDUSTRIAL ERA

The proposed Qatar facility is conceived as a scalable industrial platform rather than a fixed-capacity factory. Production, automation, logistics and energy infrastructure can be expanded progressively toward multi-gigawatt-scale manufacturing.

Statetron believes this convergence of intelligence, autonomy and energy represents the next step in industrialisation.

“We don’t want to build another battery factory. We want to build the blueprint for how industry itself will operate in the next decade.”

Lars Carlstrom, CEO, Statetron

ANDROMEAN CLASS™

A NEW ERA OF INDUSTRIALISATION

STATETRON

Powering a New World

www.statetron.com

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STARPRIME Completes Beta Testing of Market-Maker Model

The model is designed to help brokers manage liquidity costs, execution, and market exposure across different types of client flow.

PORT LOUIS, Mauritius, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — STARPRIME (www.starprime.com) has completed beta testing of its Market-Maker Model with selected clients, following a review of execution quality, pricing, and risk-management outcomes under different market conditions. 

The model addresses a challenge for retail brokers: deciding when to retain client flow internally and when to externalise it to banks, ECNs or other liquidity providers.

Externalising flow can reduce a broker’s direct market exposure, but spreads, margin requirements and other terms available from institutional providers may differ from those offered to retail clients. Sometimes, this can make certain trades less economical to externalise.

STARPRIME’s Market-Maker Model provides another execution option, with pricing closer to retail trading conditions while STARPRIME manages external liquidity relationships.

The model reflects changes in retail trading behaviour. With greater access to market information and AI-based tools, brokers may need to reconsider when to retain client flow and when to externalise it.

During beta testing, clients identified segments where externalising flow reduced market exposure and supported efficient risk and flow management. Results varied according to client flow, market conditions and execution requirements.

Compared with STP execution under comparable conditions, STARPRIME observed faster price updates, tighter spreads during volatility, more efficient execution of larger orders, and lower market impact. These findings were specific to beta-testing scenarios and may vary with market conditions, order flow and execution requirements.

“The industry’s move toward lower execution costs is accelerating. Our focus is on giving brokers another way to manage client order flow while maintaining transparency around pricing, liquidity and execution.” — Jay Mawji, CEO of STARPRIME.

STARPRIME plans to expand the execution data and user cases available through its Pricing Section to give prospective clients more information when assessing the model. (https://www.starprime.com/spread/)

About STARPRIME

STARPRIME (www.starprime.com) was built around a clear understanding: institutional clients need more than access to liquidity. They need a partner that understands their business, responds to their changing requirements, and provides the infrastructure and expertise they can rely on as they grow.

Today, STARPRIME is an established institutional CFD liquidity provider and market maker, combining deep multi-asset liquidity with advanced pricing technology, low-latency execution, and dedicated client coverage. Its solutions are shaped around each client’s flow, scale, and market requirements, with a focus on transparency, consistent performance, and lasting partnerships.

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Colt Data Centre Services Appoints Quy Nguyen as Chief Executive Officer

LONDON, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Colt Data Centre Services (Colt DCS) today announced the appointment of Quy Nguyen as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately. Nguyen has served as Acting CEO since April 2026, following the retirement of Niclas Sanfridsson. After a comprehensive succession process, the Board of Directors appointed Nguyen as CEO, underscoring its confidence in his leadership and vision for the company’s next phase of growth.

Since joining the company in 2016, Nguyen has held a number of senior leadership positions, successfully leading teams across sales and marketing, customer experience, design, and delivery. Most recently, as Chief Sales Officer (CSO), he played a pivotal role in accelerating growth by strengthening the company’s commercial strategy and deepening customer relationships. Prior to joining Colt DCS, Nguyen held senior leadership roles spanning finance, strategy, and general management, providing him with broad experience in scaling businesses and delivering sustainable growth.

As CEO, Nguyen will lead Colt DCS through its next stage of growth, with a focus on scaling the company’s global platform and supporting customers’ rapidly evolving digital infrastructure needs.  With nearly 800MW of capacity under development across key global markets, Colt DCS is well positioned to support growing demand for digital infrastructure driven by continued cloud adoption and the rapid expansion of AI workloads across Europe and Asia.

Tim Cohen, Chairman of Colt DCS, commented:

“Quy has demonstrated exceptional leadership during a period of significant growth and transformation for Colt DCS. His deep understanding of our customers, our people, and our business, combined with his strategic vision and proven track record of execution, made him the outstanding choice to lead the company. As demand for digital infrastructure continues to accelerate globally, we are confident that Quy will build upon our strong foundations and position Colt DCS for continued long-term success.”

Quy Nguyen, CEO of Colt DCS, said:

“I am honoured to be appointed CEO of Colt DCS at such an exciting time for our company and industry. We have built a strong track record for delivering world-class digital infrastructure, fostering trusted customer relationships, and executing ambitious growth plans across key markets.

As demand for sustainable cloud and AI infrastructure continues to accelerate, we are uniquely positioned to support our customers’ evolving needs through continued investment, operational excellence, and innovation. I look forward to working alongside our talented teams around the world to build on our strong foundations, expand our global platform, and deliver long-term value for our customers, partners, and stakeholders.”

About Colt DCS 

We design, build and operate data centres for global hyperscalers and large enterprises.

Our global portfolio includes 15 operational data centres, with an additional 12 sites under development across 9 cities in the UK, Europe, and the APAC region. 

We enable our customers to effectively plan for the growth of their business while also providing them with peace of mind. We provide secure, resilient, well-connected infrastructure with planned future capacity growth potential. We have over 25 years of experience in the data centre industry, delivering on our vision of being the most trusted and customer-centric data centre operator in the market. 

We put the environment at the heart of everything we do by recognising this as a fundamental responsibility towards our planet. That’s why we’re taking ownership to reduce our environmental impact globally and make sustainability a key strategic driver. As part of our sustainability planning, Colt DCS has set comprehensive near-and long-term Science Based Targets to cut our emissions in line with the SBTi’s latest Net Zero Standard.

https://www.coltdatacentres.net 

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HTX Hot Listings Weekly Recap (Aug 10-16): BTCFi Leads the Rally as DeFi and AI Sectors Heat Up

APIA, Samoa, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As broader market sentiment stabilized, the cryptocurrency market staged a rebound during the second week of August (Aug 10–16), with capital rotating into several high-performing sectors.

According to data from HTX, representative tokens across the BTCFi, DeFi, GameFi, and AI sectors ranked among the week’s top gainers, pointing to clear rotation of capital between sectors.

BTCFi Leads the Week’s Gainers: BTW Surges 64%

BTCFi was the strongest-performing narrative of the week, led by BTW, which gained 64% to top the weekly gainers list.

• BTW (+64%): Bitway is an innovative infrastructure project designed to bring Bitcoin liquidity into DeFi markets worldwide. The project recently launched its Core Alpha incentive program, supporting the development of its multi-chain, non-custodial wallet ecosystem.

As a key part of the effort to financialize the Bitcoin ecosystem, BTCFi has continued to draw market attention, and its price action suggests growing interest in derivative applications and financial infrastructure built on the Bitcoin ecosystem.

DeFi Recovers Broadly: COW, OBT, and LINK Post Solid Gains

DeFi, a cornerstone of the crypto market, also recorded broad rallies during the week.

• COW (+40%): CoW Protocol is a decentralized exchange (DEX) operating across Ethereum and EVM-compatible chains. Leveraging its unique intent-based architecture and MEV-protection mechanism, COW surged 40% this week, proving that innovation driven by improved trading experience in the DEX space continues to attract strong market backing.
• OBT (+30%): The 30% increase signals that capital is actively scouting for undervalued opportunities across the DeFi sector. Orbiter Finance, a decentralized cross-chain bridge powered by zero-knowledge proofs, is designed to enable high-speed, low-cost transactions across Ethereum’s multi-layered ecosystem as well as other Layer 1 and Layer 2 networks.
• LINK (+12%): As the clear leader among oracles and a large-cap blue chip, LINK rose a steady 12% this week. In a volatile market, that move is being read as a mark of institutional confidence in DeFi infrastructure over the long term.

AI Narrative Maintains Momentum: NIL and GRIFFAIN Rise

AI-related assets carried over their earlier momentum. The convergence of artificial intelligence and blockchain also remained a focus for the market.

• NIL (+31%): Nillion is a decentralized data processing and privacy protection network centered on “Blind Compute,” with applications in decentralized AI model training, Web3 identity verification, and similar use cases.
• GRIFFAIN (+17%): Griffain is a widely followed platform on Solana for creating and deploying AI agents.

Capital and attention are clearly concentrated in the AI infrastructure and AI application layers. That suggests the AI sector may have moved on from pure narrative speculation to competing on real technology deployment and application ecosystems.

GameFi Rebounds: BIGTIME Up 35%

In GameFi, as blockchain gaming and the broader Web3 gaming ecosystem continue to explore new product formats and business models, several highly watched GameFi projects saw notable moves during the week, creating new trading opportunities for the market.

• BIGTIME (+35%): Big Time is a multiplayer online role-playing blockchain game built on Ethereum and the Open Loot ecosystem. A veteran play-to-earn (P2E) title, the project is shifting its focus toward richer in-game content in 2026.

HTX Monitors New Opportunities as Multi-Sector Rotation Continues

Taken together, the August 10–16 gainers list shows clear rotation across sectors, led by BTCFi, active DeFi, and growing GameFi and AI.

As a trading platform offering a diverse range of assets and exposure to emerging sectors, HTX closely monitors shifts in market structure and the development of new sectors, providing users with a broader range of trading opportunities and market insights. HTX also reminds users that short-term price gains do not necessarily reflect long-term value. When evaluating strong-performing assets, traders should consider factors such as market liquidity, project fundamentals, capital flows, and sector momentum, while remaining mindful of the volatility risks that can follow sharp short-term rallies.

About HTX

Founded in 2013, HTX has evolved from a virtual asset exchange into a comprehensive ecosystem of blockchain businesses that span digital asset trading, financial derivatives, research, investments, incubation, and other businesses.

As a world-leading gateway to Web3, HTX harbors global capabilities that enable it to provide users with safe and reliable services. Adhering to the growth strategy of “Global Expansion, Thriving Ecosystem, Wealth Effect, Security & Compliance,” HTX is dedicated to providing quality services and values to virtual asset enthusiasts worldwide.

To learn more about HTX, please visit https://www.htx.com/ or HTX Square, and follow HTX on X, Telegram, and Discord. 

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Guide Launches MobIR 3.0, Bringing Professional-Grade Thermal Imaging to Smartphones

WUHAN, China, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Guide, a global leader in infrared thermal imaging technology, announced the launch of MobIR 3.0, a new-generation dual-vision thermal camera compatible for iOS & Android smartphones. Powered by Guide’s ApexVision Ultra-Clarity Imaging Technology (NETD≤15mK), MobIR 3.0 captures subtle temperature differences and fine details. Its dual-vision capability helps users quickly locate hotspots, while a built-in AI Assistant provides intelligent guidance for a next-level inspection experience. Combining professional-grade thermal imaging capabilities with smartphone portability, MobIR 3.0 enables faster, smarter, and more efficient inspections anytime, anywhere.

MobIR 3.0 series includes three models, all equipped with Real Time Super Resolution technology to enhance thermal image clarity and reveal more details:

• ES2+ Dual-Vision: 256×192 enhanced to 512×384, with an 800×600 visible light camera.
• ES2 Single-Vision: 256×192 enhanced to 512×384.
• ES1 Single-Vision: 120×90 enhanced to 480×360.

Key features of MobIR 3.0 include:

• Ultra-Clarity Imaging: Guide’s ApexVision technology delivers ≤15mK NETD and it’s able to visualize subtle temperature variations as small as 0.015°C and identify potential thermal anomalies.
• Dual-Vision Fusion: The ES2+ model combines synchronized thermal and visible imaging with IR, VIS, PIP, and MIF image modes, making it easier to locate where the problem is.
• Plug-and-Play: USB-C compatible across iOS and Android smartphones enables direct access to thermal imaging without device limits, while a 5-second startup allows users to inspect quickly.
• Professional Inspection Performance: Class-leading -20°C to 550°C temperature measurement range, ±2°C accuracy (comparable to professional handheld thermal cameras), and 56° × 42° wide field of view (quickly inspect larger-scale targets) support building and HVAC inspection, electrical troubleshooting, automotive diagnostics, PCBA inspection, and outdoor applications.
• Rugged Design: An aerospace-grade metal housing, 2-meter drop resistance, and IP54-rated protection against dust and water provide durability for demanding inspection environments.

Powered by the FocusIR App, MobIR 3.0 transforms a smartphone into a mobile thermal imaging workstation, providing professional imaging, temperature measurement, analysis, and workflow tools. A built-in multilingual AI Assistant offers step-by-step inspection guidance, helping both first-time users and experienced professionals work more efficiently.

MobIR 3.0 reflects Guide’s commitment to democratizing professional thermal imaging technology. By integrating industrial-grade precision with smartphone-based mobility and ease of use, the new series makes high-performance thermal inspection more portable, accessible, and practical for daily on-site diagnostics, bridging the gap between professional infrared capabilities and widespread application.

For more product information, please visit: https://www.guideir.com/products/mobile-accessories

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DomoAI Launches Seedance 2.5 and MiniMax H3 in Omni Reference for Long-Form Character Storytelling and Music Video Creation

SINGAPORE, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — DomoAI today launched Seedance 2.5 and MiniMax H3 in Omni Reference, giving creators two ways to build longer projects around the same character: scene-by-scene storytelling and music-led performance.

Seedance 2.5 is aimed at a problem familiar to anyone making an animated series or motion comic. A character may look right in one shot, then change face, clothing, or proportions in the next. Omni Reference lets creators carry the same visual references across scenes, using up to 30 images, 10 video clips, 10 audio files, and first and last frames to guide the result.

Japanese creator JPN GIRL recently used the workflow to make an 80-second AI short film in DomoAI. The film was assembled from multiple generated shots, showing how a creator can move beyond isolated clips and build a continuous scene with recurring characters.

MiniMax H3 takes the same idea into music video production. Creators can combine a song with up to nine image references, three videos, and three audio files. The audio helps guide timing, rhythm, vocal performance, and movement, while the visual references establish who the character is and how the shot should feel.

MiniMax H3 generates individual clips between four and 15 seconds in 768P or up to 2K. Those clips can then be arranged around verses, choruses, and other cut points rather than treating a full music video as a single generation.

Seedance 2.5 and MiniMax H3 are available now in Omni Reference at domoai.app. New users can try one Omni Reference Feature at no cost. Watch JPN GIRL’s 80-second short-film workflow.

About DomoAI

DomoAI is an anime and manga AI video platform. Creators animate character art, stylize footage, and upscale visual content in one workflow, with anime-first models and more than 50 visual styles. DomoAI ranked No. 7 among AI products on Discord by invite traffic in Andreessen Horowitz’s Top 100 Gen AI Consumer Apps report.

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D-Link Expands DAP-E3620 Series BE3600 Wi-Fi 7 Enterprise Access Point

Deliver Wi-Fi 7 Connectivity for Modern Enterprise Environments

TAIPEI, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — D-Link Corporation (TWSE: 2332), a global leader in networking and connectivity solutions, today announced the DAP-E3620 Series, a new family of BE3600 Wi-Fi 7 Enterprise Access Points designed to deliver secure, reliable, and high-performance wireless connectivity for modern business environments. Paired with D-Link’s DMS-1250 Series 2.5Gbps Multi-Gigabit Ethernet PoE Switches, the DAP-E3620 Series access points provide a complete end-to-end networking solution that maximizes Wi-Fi 7 performance. Together, they eliminate network bottlenecks, simplify power and connectivity through PoE, and deliver the bandwidth needed for latency-sensitive applications, high-density deployments, and next-generation enterprise networks.

The portfolio includes the ceiling-mount DAP-E3620, wall-plate DAP-E3620W, and outdoor DAP-E3620OU, offering flexible deployment across a wide range of business environments. Paired with D-Link’s 2.5Gbps Multi-Gigabit Ethernet PoE Switches, the DAP-E3620 Series delivers a scalable, secure, and centrally managed enterprise networking solution.

Featuring dual-band BE3600 Wi-Fi 7 with Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 4K-QAM, and Multi-RU, the DAP-E3620 Series maximizes wireless performance and low-latency connectivity for cloud applications, video conferencing, IoT, and modern enterprise deployments.

Key Highlights

• BE3600 dual-band Wi-Fi 7 for ultra-fast enterprise wireless connectivity
• Pairs with D-Link 2.5Gbps Multi-Gigabit PoE Switches for end-to-end Wi-Fi 7 networking
• Ceiling-mount DAP-E3620 for offices, classrooms, and enterprise spaces
• Wall-plate DAP-E3620W for hotels, dormitories, healthcare, and MDUs
• Outdoor DAP-E3620OU for campuses, public venues, and outdoor coverage
• Enterprise-grade security with advanced authentication and network segmentation
• Centralized cloud management for simplified deployment and monitoring
• Flexible mounting options for seamless indoor and outdoor installation
• Fast roaming with low-latency performance for uninterrupted connectivity

Built for Every Business Environment:

Hospitality

Purpose-built for hotels, resorts, and guest accommodations, the DAP-E3620W Wall-Plate Access Point delivers high-speed Wi-Fi 7 connectivity directly to each room while maintaining a clean and discreet installation. Integrated with the DMS-1250-10SP 10-port smart managed PoE switch, it gives a complete hospitality networking solution with multi-gigabit performance, seamless PoE deployment, and secure connectivity for smart TVs, IP phones, workstations, and other in-room devices.

Education

Designed for classrooms, lecture halls, libraries, and campus common areas, the DAP-E3620 Ceiling Mount Access Point, paired with the D-Link DMS-1250-12TP 12-port smart managed PoE switch, delivers high-speed Wi-Fi 7 connectivity and reliable PoE deployment for high-density learning environments. While centralized management simplifies network administration across multiple buildings and campuses.

Enterprise

The DAP-E3620 Series delivers seamless Wi-Fi 7 connectivity across modern workplaces, including offices, meeting rooms, collaborative spaces, campuses, and outdoor environments. Paired with the D-Link DMS-1250-18P 18-port smart managed PoE switch provides high-speed wired backhaul and reliable PoE connectivity to ensure consistent, high-performance networking across the entire organization.

Multi-Dwelling Units (MDUs)

Ideal for apartments, student housing, and residential communities, the DAP-E3620W Wall-Plate Access Point provides dedicated high-performance Wi-Fi 7 connectivity within each unit. Its compact design and integrated DMS-1250-28P 28-port smart managed PoE switch support wired and wireless connectivity, while advanced security and traffic isolation help ensure privacy and reliable connectivity for every resident.

Nuclias on-premises hardware controller, software controller and Nuclias Unity cloud management provide centralized network management, enabling IT teams to efficiently monitor, configure, and maintain their entire infrastructure from a single platform. Backed by D-Link’s proven engineering expertise, these solutions deliver a flexible foundation for secure, scalable, and future-ready networks. As organizations embrace hybrid work, smart buildings, and digital transformation, D-Link continues to advance intelligent connectivity that empowers innovation and brings its vision of “One Connection • Infinite Possibilities” to life.

Global Contact

For more information, deployment inquiries or demo requests, please visit www.dlink.com/en/for-business/wireless-ap/enterprise-access-point, www.dlink.com/en/for-business/switching/poe-switches or contact a local D-Link representative for further assistance.

About D-Link

D-Link, a global leader in the networking industry, began expanding worldwide in 1986 and was officially established as D-Link Corporation in 1987. With 90 operational and sales locations across 43 countries, D-Link provides innovative and reliable networking equipment, AI-powered cloud management services, and complete infrastructure solutions for individuals, homes, businesses, and industries. Find out more about D-Link at www.dlink.com

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Savaya Group Unveils Zumana, a New Beachfront Destination on Bali’s Kuta Coast

From the creators of Asia’s No. 1 club, the new 35,000-square-foot destination by Rockwell Group brings together music, art, dining and Bali’s iconic sunsets.

BALI, Indonesia, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Savaya Group, the team behind Savaya Bali, currently ranked the No. 1 club in Asia and No. 5 in the world in DJ Mag’s 2026 Top 100 Clubs, announces the opening of Zumana, a new beachfront destination at Sunset Bay Kuta.

Opening August 19, Zumana marks a new chapter for Savaya Group and Kuta. Designed by internationally acclaimed architecture and design firm Rockwell Group, the 35,000-square-foot destination brings together music, art, dining and design along one of Bali’s most iconic coastlines.

At the center of Zumana stands Zenía, a monumental 10-meter sculpture by multidisciplinary artist Daniel Popper. The work anchors the venue’s open-air performance space, while beachfront daybeds, poolside spaces, bars and an open-air dance floor create an environment designed to evolve from relaxed afternoons and sunset gatherings into late-night performances.

“As an Indonesian-founded group, our connection to Bali and its people is deeply personal. Kuta has played an important role in the island’s history, and we believe strongly in its next chapter. Zumana was conceived from the ground up for this coastline, bringing together Indonesian spirit with a global perspective across design, music, art and hospitality. We are proud to contribute to the continued evolution of one of Bali’s most iconic destinations.”

— Nadia Tjahyadikarta, President Director, KAJA Group

“We have always believed deeply in Bali, its people and the culture that makes this island unlike anywhere else in the world. Kuta was one of the places that first introduced Bali to the world, and we believe it has an opportunity to enter an exciting new chapter. With Zumana, we want to be part of that revitalization, honoring the spirit and energy that made Kuta iconic while creating something relevant to Bali today and for the generation ahead.”

— Alex Cordova, CEO, Savaya Group

Zumana will celebrate its official Grand Opening Weekend September 25–26, with The Martinez Brothers headlining Friday and Satori performing live Saturday. The weekend introduces a musical identity built around international programming and the natural transition from sunset into night.

Zumana is open daily at Sunset Bay Kuta beginning August 19, 2026.

Tickets and table reservations: ZumanaBali.com

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GCI: The World Cup’s 174 Billion Illegal Streaming Problem

GCI estimates 174.3 billion qualifying illegal stream views globally across the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with 95% carrying advertising for unregulated gambling

HENDERSON, Nev., Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Gaming Compliance International (GCI) today releases its first complete global measurement of illegal streaming across the 2026 FIFA World Cup, estimating 174.3 billion qualifying illegal stream views of 90 seconds plus (90S+) globally across the tournament.

GCI’s analysis found:

• 174.3 billion qualifying illegal stream views of 90S+ globally across the tournament
• 1.68 billion average qualifying illegal stream views of 90S+ per match, globally
• 6.2 billion qualifying illegal stream views of 90S+ globally for the Spain vs Argentina Final
• 95% of qualifying illegal stream views of 90S+ globally carried advertising for unregulated gambling

The estimate is derived from GCI’s global monitoring and marketplace intelligence, using multiple proprietary and third-party licensed data sources.

A qualifying illegal stream view requires at least 90 seconds of streaming, denoting a “committed view”. This is a stream-view measure, not a unique viewer count. The methodology accounts for stream interruptions, forced refreshes, reloads, mirror switches and channel resets throughout each match.

Before the World Cup

Before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, GCI President Ismail Vali made two predictions to Forbes: Spain would lift the trophy, and the tournament’s biggest beneficiary would be crime and unregulated gambling.

Spain won the World Cup.

GCI’s post-tournament analysis now reveals the scale of the second warning: 174.3 billion qualifying illegal stream views globally, with 95% carrying advertising for unregulated gambling.

The Dark Nexus

GCI’s analysis identifies a dark nexus between illegal streaming and unregulated online gambling.

When professional sports returned at the end of the pandemic, this relationship had become a cornerstone of the unregulated online gambling economy. Illegal streaming of sports is now a core gateway through which unregulated gambling operators can reach huge mainstream audiences and pay for that exposure and customer acquisition through pay-on-performance affiliate deals.

GCI monitoring shows that illegal streamers can receive payment for advertising and referring audiences to unregulated gambling, with affiliate deals offering between 25% and 50% of net gaming revenue produced by unregulated gambling operators from referred customers.

The result is a powerful illegal economy: premium sports content attracts mainstream audiences; illegal streaming monetizes that attention; and unregulated gambling pays to acquire those audiences.

This relationship was previously identified by GCI in Great Britain. Analysis released in January 2026 found 3.1 billion illegal stream views of 90 seconds plus across the Top 10 sports in Great Britain during 2024 and another 1.6 billion during the first half of 2025, with unregulated gambling advertising present upon 89% of illegal sports streams.

The World Cup demonstrates the same relationship at global scale.

One Marketplace

Consumers experience one marketplace, in which legal and illegal streaming compete for the same audience.

Legal streaming can introduce additional consumer friction through access restrictions, platform fragmentation, latency, buffering and differences in service or picture quality. Illegal streaming steals that same premium sports content and competes within that same marketplace by offering audiences all the sports, in one place, for “free”.

The commercial consequences extend across the sports ecosystem. Legal broadcasting supports rights holders, broadcasters and the wider sports ecosystem. Illegal streaming extracts value from that system while simultaneously creating a customer-acquisition channel for unregulated gambling.

The scale of that potential extraction is illustrated by GCI’s question:

If just 1% of illegal stream views had gone through legal channels, how much more revenue could have been distributed to rights holders, broadcasters and other stakeholders in the wider sports ecosystem?

$593 Billion World Cup Gambling Marketplace

Illegal streaming sits within a much larger unregulated online gambling economy.

GCI estimated the 2026 FIFA World Cup would generate $593 billion in global online betting handle — the value of money wagered on World Cup betting online.

Of that total, $409 billion — 69% — was unregulated, compared with $184 billion — 31% — regulated.

While regulated operators saw record activity, the majority of wagering value flowed through offshore, unregulated and unlicensed channels.

Illegal streaming connects these two parts of the marketplace by delivering sports audiences to unregulated gambling operators while those consumers are watching live events and each game presents fresh betting prospects.

When Content Is “Free”

The commercial relationship with unregulated gambling is not the only risk associated with illegal streaming.

GCI’s analysis found that video players, pop-ups and fake “click to watch in HD/4K” buttons can hide malware, spyware and keystroke loggers, exposing audiences to data harvesting and other forms of cybercrime.

For illegal streaming, unregulated gambling provides a short-term revenue engine. The longer-term opportunity can be the audience itself.

Given the duration of sports events, particularly World Cup matches, GCI warns that audiences can unwittingly provide crime with a 90-minute-plus window into their “digital soul”.

Leadership Commentary:

Matt Holt, CEO of Gaming Compliance International (GCI), said:

“174 billion qualifying illegal stream views should remove any remaining illusion that illegal streaming is a marginal problem for sport. Consumers experience one marketplace, and illegal streaming is an industrial-scale part of it — competing for the same audiences and extracting value that should support rights holders, broadcasters and the wider sports ecosystem.

“When 95% of qualifying illegal stream views carry advertising for unregulated gambling, illegal streaming is not simply stealing content. It is providing one of the world’s largest sporting audiences as an acquisition channel for the unregulated gambling economy.”

Ismail Vali, President of Gaming Compliance International (GCI) and founder and former CEO of Yield Sec, added:

“The World Cup showed us the dark nexus between illegal streaming and unregulated gambling at a scale we have never measured before.

“Consumers experience one marketplace. Legal broadcasters pay for rights, invest in content and compete for audiences. Illegal streaming steals the same content, puts it all in one place for ‘free’, and monetizes the audience through unregulated gambling and other forms of crime.

“That is where displacement becomes replacement.

“Crime does not need to create the football, own the rights or stage the World Cup. It simply needs to steal the content, capture the audience and monetize both. And what does crime do with the money it makes? It makes more crime.

“The answer is not another game of whack-a-mole against individual URLs. We need to understand and act upon the entire marketplace: monitor it, police the illegal ecosystem and its supply chain, enforce proportionately, and optimize the legal sector so consumers have every reason to remain within it.”

The full GCI Illegal Streaming – Global: World Cup 2026 report is available from Gaming Compliance International (GCI).

About Gaming Compliance International (GCI)

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Media Contact

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SVP Strategic Operations, Gaming Compliance International (GCI)

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