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ICBA Statement on Executive Order on Promoting AI Innovation and Security

Washington, D.C. (June 2, 2026) — Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) President and CEO Rebeca Romero Rainey issued the following statement on today’s executive order on promoting advanced artificial intelligence innovation and security.

“ICBA and the nation’s community bankers thank the administration for expressly recognizing community banks as a critical infrastructure component and adopting elements of our joint AI action plan in directing federal agencies to secure their systems and to promote access to AI security tools.

“The president’s explicit inclusion of community banks in today’s executive order directly aligns with ICBA’s ongoing advocacy for equitable access to federal AI security resources and coordination. It reflects the priorities we have advanced in meetings with the administration and in our action plan, particularly our calls for adopting effective AI-driven cybersecurity, modernizing security operations, building an AI-ready workforce, and establishing a voluntary clearinghouse in collaboration with the AI industry and critical infrastructure operators to facilities AI cyber readiness and response.

“Today’s executive order is an important demonstration of how the community bank voice is being heard on behalf of the local communities we serve. ICBA looks forward to continuing to work with the administration toward a secure and AI-ready America.”

ITS America Conference & Expo Reveals Record 2026 Detroit Program

DETROIT, Mich. (June 2, 2026) — ITS America Conference & Expo, organized in partnership by RX Global and ITS America, has released its full program for the 2026 annual event, scheduled June 9-12 at Huntington Place in Detroit, Michigan, bringing together more than 3,000 transportation leaders from 23 countries, regions and territories to advance safer, smarter and more connected transportation systems.

The four-day expo, themed “Empowering Innovation,” features more than 100 conference sessions, plenary presentations led by industry visionaries, and state DOT roundtable discussions that give transportation leaders a platform to exchange strategies and share lessons from the field. Sessions cover topics ranging from connected vehicle deployment and AI-driven traffic management to accessible transportation and smart infrastructure. The exhibit hall, open June 10-12, will welcome close to 200 exhibitors and sponsors showcasing the latest advances in traffic management, autonomous mobility, connected vehicle systems and smart infrastructure.

New this year, the Cybersecurity & Data Zone brings together 10 exhibitors highlighting innovative solutions that protect connected vehicles and secure smart infrastructure as transportation networks become more digital and automated. Palo Alto Networks, one of the zone’s featured exhibitors, will present its AI-driven cybersecurity platforms designed to protect connected transportation infrastructure from evolving threats. The new StartUp Zone gives emerging companies a dedicated platform to introduce breakthrough technologies directly to decision-makers and procurement leaders. Start-up companies including Mobito, Neuweb, Inex.net, ASX, ViaSight and Intreelligent will bring a stronger presence to the show floor, representing the next generation of transportation innovation. Exhibiting alongside the industry’s most established players, these rising companies gain direct access to the agencies, investors and partners capable of moving their technologies from concept to real-world deployment.

“The ITS America Conference & Expo is where our industry comes to move forward, together,” said Laura Chace, President and CEO, ITS America. “The pace of change in transportation technology demands that leaders gather each year to share what works and build the relationships that drive real-world deployment. Detroit is the right city for this conversation, and the 2026 program reflects the depth, urgency and opportunity that defines this moment in mobility.”

This year’s event features a record number of outdoor demonstrations, sponsored by Integral Blue and located directly outside Huntington Place, offering five immersive experiences that bring intelligent transportation to life across Detroit. The I-94 Freeway Experience shows how V2X communication and cloud-based systems make high-speed travel safer and more efficient in real time, while the M-1 Intelligent Woodward Experience puts connected intersections and advanced sensors to work along Detroit’s iconic Woodward Avenue, demonstrating how vehicles, pedestrians and infrastructure communicate to improve urban safety and traffic flow.

On Thursday, June 11, Emergency Response Tech & Demo Day, brought to you by GFT Infrastructure Inc. and Michigan DOT sponsored by Skydio, connects the worlds of ITS and emergency response through live demonstrations featuring infrastructure-based V2X communications for incident scene warnings, drone delivery integration for emergency operations and a close-up look at an autonomous freight vehicle from TORC. Three Tech Tours, available on Tuesday, June 9, take small groups to active ITS facilities across the region, including a behind-the-scenes visit to Integral Blue’s Auburn Hills operations center where attendees witness live demonstrations of ITS equipment integration, V2X applications and network incident response that keep Michigan’s transportation systems running.

The Transportation Hub, sponsored by Palo Alto Networks and located on the exhibit hall floor, serves as the event’s destination for learning and networking. Attendees can join expert-led fireside chats, watch a live recording of the Transportation Channel Podcast and receive a complimentary professional headshot, all while connecting with peers and industry leaders shaping the future of transportation. The Future Leaders Program, sponsored by Southwest Research Institute (SwRI), connects students and young professionals with industry pioneers through essay competitions, hands-on workshops, campfire-style career development sessions and direct mentorship from transportation leaders.

“From the plenary stage to the exhibit floor to the streets of Detroit, attendees will see, experience and discuss the technologies reshaping how people and goods move across our communities,” said Jaime McAuley, Event Vice President, ITS America Events. “Every session, demonstration and Tech Tour is designed to give attendees practical knowledge and new perspectives they can bring home and put to work immediately. This is where the industry comes to learn what is next and how to get there.”

The conference draws architects, engineers, public agency officials, state departments of transportation, metropolitan planning organizations, investors and mobility innovators, representing a 50-50 split between the public and private sectors. Registration is open now at  itsamericaevents.com.

Air Canada Cargo Selects CHAMP Cargospot neo to Enhance Digital Operations

Warsaw, June 2:  CHAMP Cargosystems’ Cargospot neo has been selected by Air Canada Cargo, Canada’s largest air cargo provider as measured by cargo capacity, as the core of its new cargo management system, spanning operations, commercial, and selected revenue accounting functions. The award follows a competitive tender to modernize technology across Air Canada Cargo’s global network and simplify its IT landscape. It will boost operational efficiency, and deliver a more transparent, responsive experience for customers and partners across the cargo lifecycle.

At the heart of this transformation is Cargospot neo Airline, CHAMP’s reimagined flagship cargo management system. It runs on the state‑of‑the‑art CHAMP neo Platform, featuring an API‑native architecture. In addition to Cargospot neo Airline, Air Canada Cargo will also integrate Cargospot neo Handling, Cargospot Mobile and Cargospot neo Revenue Accounting to streamline operations and operate a fully connected, real-time model.

Together, Cargospot neo, TGC, TGS, and Traxon CDMP provide an integrated digital foundation that supports Air Canada Cargo’s long‑term strategy to strengthen resilience, deliver end-to-end shipment visibility, and provide consistent, premium service to their customers worldwide.

Nicholas Xenocostas, Chief Commercial Officer at CHAMP commented,

“We are proud to support Air Canada Cargo on this journey. Cargospot neo was designed to connect commercial, operational, and financial teams in real-time so that airlines can improve cargo visibility, serve customers better, and adapt more quickly in a complex and ever-changing global environment.”

“Air Canada Cargo is setting a clear benchmark for what modern, customer‑centric cargo operations look like,” added Manuel Galindo, Chief Executive Officer at CHAMP Cargosystems. “With Cargospot neo, they are not just replacing legacy technology. Air Canada is redefining how commercial insights, operational execution, and financial accuracy come together in real-time. We are proud to partner with Air Canada Cargo on this transformation and to support their teams with a platform built for scale and continuous innovation across the entire air cargo ecosystem.”

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.

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’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.”  

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.  

Learn More

• Ventiva Ionic Cooling: How It Works
• ASUS NUC: Powerful, Compact, Versatile Solutions for All
• Ventiva Zoned Cooling Design: Unlocking a New Era of System Design Freedom

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.

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.

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

“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 

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.