GA-ASI Develops Long-Range Weapons Capabilities for MQ-9B

SAN DIEGO, Feb 23, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is developing the addition of long-range standoff weapons to its top-of-the-line MQ-9B SkyGuardian® and SeaGuardian®.Demand continues from naval and air warfighters for platforms that can hold targets at risk from great ranges, especially over the expanses of air and water in the Western Pacific. That's why GA-ASI engineers have begun the work of adapting MQ-9B's payload, stability, range and other features to accommodate the new generation of extended-range precision weapons."MQ-9B continues to impress in the field and we keep adding to our global customer list," said GA-ASI President David R. Alexander. "We want to continue to build value in the aircraft by expanding into more missions. MQ-9B features extraordinary payload capacity, so it only makes sense to add to our mission sets with the ability to carry long-range weapons."So far, GA-ASI has performed all the performance analytics and is confident in MQ-9B's ability to carry long-range weapons over long distances, while providing a measure of persistence and endurance. Company engineers and others continue to refine the technical aspects of this integration and potential concepts of operation, eyeing weapons such as the Lockheed Martin Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile andLong-Range Anti-Ship Missile, as well as the Kongsberg/Raytheon Joint Strike Missile.GA-ASI plans to fly at least one of these new weapons as early as 2026.Hypothetically, a mission profile might look like this: MQ-9Bs could launch from a number of friendly bases in the Western or Southern Pacific, fly to a hold point and loiter there outside a hostile power's weapons engagement zone. If the order came to release the weapons, the aircraft could launch them in coordination with other U.S. or allied operations.In addition to the SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian models, MQ-9B also includes the Protector RG Mk1 that is currently being delivered to the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force (RAF). GA-ASI also has MQ-9B procurement contracts with Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Germany, India, Japan, Poland, Taiwan and the U.S. Air Force in support of the Special Operations Command. MQ-9B has also been featured in various U.S. Navy exercises, including Northern Edge, Integrated Battle Problem, RIMPAC, and Group Sail.About GA-ASIGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., is the world's foremost builder of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Logging more than 9 million flight hours, the Predator® line of UAS has flown for over 30 years and includes MQ-9A Reaper®, MQ-1C Gray Eagle®, MQ-20 Avenger®, and MQ-9B SkyGuardian®/SeaGuardian®. The company is dedicated to providing long-endurance, multi-mission solutions that deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike.For more information, visit www.ga-asi.com.Avenger, EagleEye, Gray Eagle, Lynx, Predator, Reaper, SeaGuardian, and SkyGuardian are trademarks of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries.GA-ASI Media RelationsGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.ASI-MediaRelations@ga-asi.com(858) 524-8101SOURCE: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

通用原子航空系統公司為MQ-9B開發遠程武器能力

加州聖地牙哥, 2026年2月23日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 通用原子航空系統公司(GA-ASI)正為其頂級機型MQ-9B天衛者®與海衛者®開發遠程離場武器系統。海軍與空軍作戰人員持續要求具備遠距鎖定威脅目標的能力,尤其在西太平洋廣闊的海域與空域中。正因如此,通用原子航空系統公司(GA-ASI)工程師已著手調整MQ-9B的載荷、穩定性、航程等特性,以適應新一代遠程精確武器的需求。通用原子航空系統公司總裁大衛·R·亞歷山大表示:「MQ-9B在實戰中持續展現卓越性能,我們的全球客戶名單不斷擴增。我們期望透過拓展任務範疇持續提升該機型價值。MQ-9B具備非凡的載荷能力,因此增強其搭載遠程武器的能力以擴充任務組合,實屬必然之舉。」迄今,通用原子航空系統公司已完成所有性能分析,確信MQ-9B具備長距離攜帶遠程武器的能力,同時能維持持久作戰與耐力表現。公司工程師團隊正持續優化技術整合細節與潛在作戰概念,鎖定洛克希德·馬丁聯合空對地遠程巡弋飛彈、遠程反艦飛彈,以及康斯伯格/雷神聯合打擊飛彈等武器系統。通用原子航空系統公司計劃最早於2026年實現其中一種新型武器的實彈飛行測試。假設性任務流程可能如下:MQ-9B無人機可從西太平洋或南太平洋多個友軍基地起飛,飛抵預定待命點並在敵方武器射程外盤旋。若接獲發射指令,該機可協同美軍或盟軍作戰行動執行武器投放。除天衛者與海衛者型號外,MQ-9B系列還包含正交付英國皇家空軍的護衛者RG Mk1型號。通用原子航空系統公司亦與比利時、加拿大、丹麥、德國、印度、日本、波蘭、台灣及美國空軍簽訂MQ-9B採購合約,以支援特種作戰司令部任務。MQ-9B亦參與多項美國海軍演習,包括「北方邊緣」、「綜合戰鬥演習」、「環太平洋軍事演習」及「艦隊航行訓練」。關於通用航空系統公司通用原子航空系統公司是全球首屈一指的無人機系統(UAS)製造商。捕食者®系列無人機系統累積飛行時數逾900萬小時,服役超過30年,包含MQ-9A死神®、MQ-1C灰鷹®、MQ-20復仇者®以及MQ-9B天衛者®/海衛者®等機型。該公司致力提供具備持久任務能力的多任務解決方案,實現持續性戰場感知與快速打擊能力。欲了解更多資訊,請造訪 https://www.ga-asi.com。Avenger、EagleEye、Gray Eagle、Lynx、Predator、Reaper、SeaGuardian 及 SkyGuardian 為通用原子航空系統公司之商標,於美國及其他國家註冊。GA-ASI Media RelationsGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. ASI-MediaRelations@ga-asi.com(858) 524-8101SOURCE: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Copyright 2026 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

GA-ASI and USAF Demonstrate Manned-Unmanned Teaming With F-22 and MQ-20 In Joint Autonomy Exercise

SAN DIEGO, Feb 23, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - In collaboration with the U.S. Air Force, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) conducted its latest demonstration performing an autonomous mission out of Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California using its MQ-20 Avenger® unmanned jet and an F-22 Raptor equipped with the latest government reference autonomy software. The test, which showcased Manned-Unmanned Teaming between the F-22 and MQ-20, leveraged autonomy and the tactical data link to enable coordination between the platforms.The mission included a live engagement between the MQ-20 and the F-22 as the command aircraft flown by an onboard human pilot, highlighting the ability to receive and execute teaming commands."We appreciate the flawless execution of this mission using the government's advanced autonomous systems," said GA-ASI President David R. Alexander. "This demo featured the integration of mission elements and the ability of autonomy to utilize onboard sensors to make independent decisions and execute commands from the F-22."The demonstration showcased Manned-Unmanned Teaming and rapid software integration between the MQ-20 and the F-22, and a tactical data link used for communication and coordination between military platforms. The MQ-20 successfully exchanged messages with the F-22, and the F-22 was able to send autonomy commands to the MQ-20 via the Autonodyne Bashi Pilot Vehicle Interface (PVI), directing the MQ-20 to execute tactical maneuvers and adjust waypoints, and perform Combat Air Patrol (CAP) and airborne threat engagement tasks.This demonstration highlighted the potential of CCAs to act as force multipliers for manned platforms, enabling collaboration between autonomous systems and human pilots. GA-ASI's MQ-20 Avenger unmanned jet has served as a surrogate CCA for more than five years, both before and since the arrival of GA-ASI's purpose-built XQ-67A and YFQ-42A aircraft.About GA-ASIGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., is the world's foremost builder of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). Logging more than 9 million flight hours, the Predator® line of UAS has flown for over 30 years and includes MQ-9A Reaper®, MQ-1C Gray Eagle®, MQ-20 Avenger®, MQ-9B SkyGuardian®/SeaGuardian®, XQ-67A, and YFQ-42A. The company is dedicated to providing long-endurance, multi-mission solutions that deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike.For more information, visit www.ga-asi.com.Avenger, EagleEye, Gray Eagle, Lynx, Predator, Reaper, SeaGuardian, and SkyGuardian are trademarks of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries.GA-ASI Media RelationsGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.ASI-MediaRelations@ga-asi.com(858) 524-8101SOURCE: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

通用原子航空系統公司與美國空軍在聯合自主演習中,透過F-22戰機與MQ-20無人機展示人機協同作戰能力

加州聖地牙哥, 2026年2月23日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 通用原子航空系統公司(GA-ASI)攜手美國空軍,於南加州愛德華茲空軍基地進行最新自主任務演示。此次演習運用MQ-20復仇者®無人噴射機,並搭配配備最新政府參考規格的F-22猛禽戰機,共同執行自主任務。(GA-ASI) 於南加州愛德華茲空軍基地,運用其MQ-20復仇者®無人戰機與搭載最新政府參考自主軟體的F-22猛禽戰機,執行自主任務進行最新技術展示。此次測試透過自主系統與戰術數據鏈的結合,實現F-22與MQ-20間的機人協同作戰,展現兩平台間的精準協調能力。任務包含MQ-20與F-22的實戰交戰演練--由機載人類飛行員駕駛的F-22擔任指揮機,此舉彰顯了接收並執行協同作戰指令的能力。通用原子航空系統公司總裁大衛·R·亞歷山大表示:「我們對本次任務運用政府先進自主系統的完美執行深表讚賞。此次演示不僅整合了任務要素,更展現自主系統運用機載感測器獨立決策,並執行F-22指令的能力。」此次演示展示了MQ-20與F-22之間的有人-無人協同作戰能力及快速軟體整合,並運用戰術數據鏈實現軍事平台間的通訊與協調。MQ-20成功與F-22交換訊息,並透過Autonodyne Bashi飛行器介面(PVI)接收F-22發出的自主指令,執行戰術機動、調整航點,並完成戰鬥空中巡邏(CAP)及空中威脅攔截任務。此次演示凸顯了戰鬥伴飛無人機作為有人平台戰力倍增器的潛力,實現了自主系統與人類飛行員的協同作戰。通用原子航空系統公司的MQ-20復仇者無人噴射機已作為戰鬥伴飛無人機的替代方案服役逾五年,其任務涵蓋該公司專門研發的XQ-67A與YFQ-42A機型問世前後的階段。關於通用原子航空系統公司通用原子航空系統公司是全球首屈一指的無人機系統製造商。捕食者®系列無人機系統累積飛行時數逾900萬小時,服役逾30年,包含MQ-9A死神®、MQ-1C灰鷹®、MQ-20復仇者®、MQ-9B天衛者®/海衛者®、XQ-67A及YFQ-42A等機型。該公司致力於提供具備持久任務能力的多任務解決方案,實現持續性態勢感知與快速打擊能力。更多資訊請造訪 www.ga-asi.com。復仇者、鷹眼、灰鷹、山貓、捕食者、死神、海衛士及天衛士均為通用原子航空系統公司之商標,於美國及其他國家註冊。通用原子航空系統公司媒體關係部General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. ASI-MediaRelations@ga-asi.com(858) 524-8101消息來源:通用原子航空系統公司 Copyright 2026 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

Bioxytran Initiates Research Collaboration with University of Georgia to Evaluate Drug Candidate’s Ability to Block H5N1 Bird Flu Virus

BOSTON, MA, Feb 23, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) - Bioxytran, Inc. (OTCQB: BIXT), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing breakthrough antiviral treatments, today announced it has initiated a research collaboration with the University of Georgia (UGA) as part of a $100M grant to explore the efficacy of its lead drug candidate in blocking the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus, commonly known as bird flu.The collaboration follows a previously announced Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) signed in March 2025 and formalizes the framework for evaluating Bioxytran’s novel galectin antagonist as a potential therapeutic for infected poultry . The research is being led by Dr. Daniela Rajao DVM, MS, PhD, a renowned expert in virology and poultry medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Population Health at UGA .Bioxytran’s drug candidate, PHM23, utilizes a novel mechanism of action that targets galectin proteins critical to viral replication. By blocking viral spike proteins from attaching to host cells, the therapy aims to neutralize the virus and halt its spread . In vitro studies have already demonstrated the molecule's effectiveness against viruses similar to H5N1, providing a strong foundation for this new research ."The initiation of this research with the University of Georgia, a world leader in poultry health, marks a significant milestone for Bioxytran," said David Platt, CEO of Bioxytran, Inc. "The ongoing H5N1 outbreaks present a urgent threat to the global food supply and economy, requiring immediate mass culling that results in billions of dollars in losses. We believe our galectin antagonist technology offers a promising path forward—not just for containment, but for a humane and sustainable solution to protect animal health."The potential of this research has already garnered significant academic recognition. Following the establishment of the collaboration, UGA selected PHM23 as one of a handful of molecules to be featured in its grant submission to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) prestigious $100 million HPAI Poultry Innovation Grand Challenge . This inclusion underscores the scientific promise of Bioxytran’s platform in addressing one of agriculture's most pressing challenges.Current protocols for managing bird flu outbreaks often necessitate the culling of entire flocks to prevent the virus's spread. Bioxytran’s approach could offer a more effective alternative, enable rapid containment of the virus and mitigate the devastating economic impact on farmers and consumers .Bioxytran is actively seeking further partnerships with academic, industry, and government stakeholders to accelerate the development and deployment of PHM23 in response to this urgent global need .About Bioxytran, Inc. Bioxytran, Inc. is at the forefront of developing complex carbohydrate-based therapeutics to address critical unmet medical needs in virology, cancer metastasis, and oxygen transport. Its leading antiviral platform utilizes galectin antagonists to combat viral diseases. For more information, visit www.bioxytraninc.comAbout University of Georgia The University of Georgia is a land-grant and sea-grant university with a worldwide reputation for its expertise in poultry science and veterinary medicine. Its College of Veterinary Medicine and related research institutes are leaders in combating animal diseases that threaten the food supply.Investor Relations Contact: David Platt, PhD/CEO Bioxytran, Inc. 617-454-1199 david.platt@bioxytraninc.com Forward-Looking Statements This press release includes forward-looking statements as defined under federal law, including those related to the performance of technology described in this press release. These forward-looking statements are generally identified by the words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” and similar expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Such statements are subject to significant risks, assumptions and uncertainties. Known material factors that could cause Bioxytran’s actual results to differ materially from the results contemplated by such forward-looking statements are described in the forward-looking statements and risk factors in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, and those risk factors set forth from time-to-time in other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Bioxytran undertakes no obligation to correct or update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except to the extent required under federal securities laws. Copyright 2026 ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

通用航空系統公司宣布推出YFQ-42A暗影梅林無人機

加州聖地牙哥, 2026年2月23日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 通用原子航空系統公司(GA-ASI)為其美國空軍協同作戰飛機賦予新名稱:YFQ-42A「暗影梅林」。暗色隼,這種以黑色羽毛著稱且以其他隼類為食的致命猛禽,常結群行動以對獵物發揮最大殺傷力。康乃爾大學鳥類學實驗室將其描述為「體型嬌小卻凶悍的隼類,擅長突襲」在飛行中擊落獵物。暗色隼原生於美國太平洋西北部,常遷徙至南加州,鳥類觀察者經常在聖地牙哥的YFQ-42A製造基地附近目擊其蹤跡。1962年出版的《未來輪廓》一書預見了尚未改變世界的全球科技奇蹟,提出「任何足夠先進的科技都與魔法無異」的觀點。「暗影遊隼」之名亦非偶然,既呼應亞瑟王傳說中巫師梅林的魔法特質,更向半自主空戰這項近乎超自然的新紀元致敬。通用原子航空系統公司總裁大衛·R·亞歷山大表示:「暗影遊隼是專為速度與空氣動力學打造的狩獵機器。牠們會為樂趣騷擾其他獵鷹,並吞食獵物。此名稱完美概括我們的新型無人戰機特質。」美國空軍官方代號前綴「Y」代表初期少量生產的試驗機型,其中「F」代表戰鬥機,「Q」則代表無人機。當飛機進入量產階段時,代號中的「Y」將被移除——例如YF-16便成為代號「戰隼」的F-16戰鬥機——通用原子航空系統公司預期其新型CCA無人機將正式命名為代號「暗影遊隼」的FQ-42A。自2024年4月通用原子航空系統公司獲美國空軍選中,為CCA計畫建造具量產代表性的飛行測試機型以來,暗影梅林無人機持續累積里程碑與成就。2025年8月,YFQ-42A成功完成美國空軍首架CCA飛行任務;本月更實現該軍種首次搭載任務自主軟體的CCA飛行。在此期間,通用原子航空系統公司持續建造並試飛多架暗黑梅林,在測試計畫推進中完成按鈕式自主起降等多項突破。YFQ-42A暗黑梅林是通用原子公司為持續投資次世代自主作戰飛機而開發的專用CCA平台。其模組化設計可快速整合任務系統,經多次實機飛行測試驗證的自主架構,為複雜戰場中人機協同作戰奠定基礎。GA-ASI近二十年持續研發無人戰機,始於2008年自資研發的武裝型MQ-20復仇者®。該公司對復仇者系列的持續投入成效斐然,該機型現已成為政府計畫與企業研發項目中,用於先進自主系統開發測試的標準化CCA模擬平台。該公司與美國空軍研究實驗室合作研發的XQ-67A機載感測站噴射機,不僅具備先進空中感測能力的自主協作平台尖端模型,更作為YFQ-42A暗影梅林的飛行原型機。關於通用航空系統公司通用原子航空系統公司是全球首屈一指的無人機系統(UAS)製造商。捕食者®系列無人機系統累積飛行時數逾900萬小時,服役超過30年,包含MQ-9A死神®、MQ-1C灰鷹®、MQ-20復仇者®以及MQ-9B天衛者®/海衛者®等機型。該公司致力提供長航時、多任務解決方案,實現持續性戰場感知與快速打擊能力。欲了解更多資訊,請造訪 https://www.ga-asi.com/。GA-ASI Media RelationsGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. ASI-MediaRelations@ga-asi.com(858) 524-8101SOURCE: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.  Copyright 2026 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

10億美金!英偉達、AMD持續重注「物理AI」

香港, 2026年2月23日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 近日,由斯坦福大學教授、「AI教母」李飛飛創辦的美國世界模型獨角獸World Labs官宣完成新一輪10億美元融資,約合人民幣69.1億元,其中知名CAD廠商Autodesk單獨注資2億美元,折合人民幣13.8億元,英偉達、AMD等科技巨頭及多家投資機構同步跟投。這一重磅消息再次將空間智能、物理AI及世界模型賽道推向資本聚光燈下。在這一全球科技浪潮下,國內物理AI領域的先行者五一視界(6651.HK),其投資價值正逐步凸顯。作為李飛飛深耕AI領域的核心布局,World Labs的融資熱度,本質上是資本對「AI從數字符號走向物理世界」這一趨勢的堅定押注。長期以來,主流AI模型多局限於文本、圖像等數字領域,雖能實現精准的語義理解與生成,卻無法掌握物理世界的基本規律,正如業內所言,這類AI「能言善辯卻手足無措」,而世界模型的出現正是為了彌補這一短板。簡單來說,世界模型就是讓AI構建對三維物理世界的認知,模擬空間關系、物理規律,實現數字世界與物理世界的精准映射,而空間智能與物理AI則是其核心支撐。空間智能是世界模型的基礎,核心是讓AI具備感知、理解三維空間的能力,就像生物通過進化形成的生存本能,能夠預判物體運動軌跡、識別空間布局;物理AI則是連接數字與物理世界的橋梁,區別於傳統數字AI,它能夠模擬重力、摩擦力等物理屬性,實現「感知-預測-行動」的閉環,讓AI從「理論家」變成「實踐者」。World Labs推出的首款產品Marble,便能夠依據圖像或文本提示生成三維世界,正是這種技術邏輯的落地體現。借助此次新籌集到的資金,World Labs 將把重點放在提升該產品在機器人和科學發現等領域的應用能力上,進一步拓展其商業應用場景。此次Autodesk的大額投資,更揭開了世界模型的產業落地邏輯。作為建築、工程領域的CAD軟件巨頭,Autodesk需要打通「設計-模擬-落地」的全流程,而World Labs的世界模型技術恰好能與其3D設計工具深度融合,自動化簡化建模流程,重新定義建築、工程等行業的創作模式。這也意味著,世界模型不再是實驗室裏的技術概念,已進入產業落地階段,而空間智能與物理AI的商業化價值,正被科技巨頭逐步挖掘。作為中國首家登陸資本市場的物理AI企業,五一視界憑借自主研發的51Aes(數字孿生平臺)、51Sim(智駕仿真平臺)、51Earth(數字地球平臺)等核心產品,早已深耕空間智能、數字孿生與物理AI領域,以「克隆地球」為願景,形成了「合成數據-空間智能模型-仿真訓練平臺」的全鏈條物理 AI 閉環生態,與World Labs的技術布局同頻共振。值得注意的是,五一視界已正式納入恒生綜合指數,憑借硬科技屬性與核心技術壁壘,獲得了海內外資本市場的廣泛認可。隨著World Labs引領的世界模型賽道持續升溫,物理AI作為AI下一個十年的核心增長點,市場空間將持續擴大。五一視界深耕行業多年積累的技術優勢、豐富的產業落地經驗與完善的業務生態,使其在國內乃至全球市場都具備顯著競爭力。此次World Labs的10億美元融資,不僅改寫了AI創業公司的估值邏輯,更預示著空間智能、物理AI時代的加速到來。對於投資者而言,五一視界作為國內物理AI領域的標杆企業,其布局契合全球科技發展趨勢,具備清晰的產業落地路徑與長期增長潛力,無疑是把握這一科技風口的核心標的,其投資價值有望在行業爆發期中持續釋放。 Copyright 2026 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

港金所喜迎馬年開市 亞博科技助建一站式交易服務平台

EQS via SeaPRwire.com / 2026-02-23 / 10:26 UTC+8 (香港,2026年2月20日)香港黃金交易所今日舉行新春開市儀式。香港財經事務及庫務局副局長陳浩濂先生,JP、香港黃金交易所主席張德熙博士、阿里巴巴集團成員公司亞博科技控股有限公司(08279)首席產品技術官趙皓等嘉賓出席。 圖片說明:香港財經事務及庫務局副局長陳浩濂,JP(中)、港金所主席張德熙(右四)、港金所行政總裁馮煒能(右三)、阿里巴巴集團成員公司亞博科技首席產品技術官趙皓(左四),以及多家金商代表合照 香港財經事務及庫務局副局長陳浩濂表示,為進一步多元發展國際金融業務,特區政府正全力推動香港成為國際黃金交易中心,吸引黃金現貨在港進行儲存、清算及交割,帶動投資交易、衍生產品、倉儲、保險、貿易和物流等產業鏈的蓬勃發展。 港金所主席張德熙博士在致詞中表示,特首李家超於2024年施政報告落實打造香港成為國際黃金交易中心。為配合港府的國際黃金交易中心政策,亦為增強與國際黃金產業的貿易、交易及物流的聯繫,港金所已正式與亞博科技合作開發國際貴金屬交易平台、清結算系統、以及數字商品區塊鏈。亞博科技首席產品技術官趙皓表示:「非常高興能與港金所合作,依託我們集團在數字金融、國際化支持、風險管理與平台治理等方面的深厚積累,共同建設一站式交易服務平台。該平台將集現貨、期貨、數字黃金、B2C交易、清結算中心、場外OTC交易、會員管理與統一風控體系於一體,包括離岸及在岸人民幣,並具備多幣種計價與結算能力、多語言支持和開放兼容的架構設計,旨在提升市場運行效率、增強市場參與便利性,配合香港特區政府,助力香港進一步鞏固其作為國際黃金交易中心的地位。」 作為阿里巴巴集團成員公司,亞博科技多年來深耕金融科技領域,業務覆蓋實體與數字銀行、數字支付及多元金融場景。旗下「螞蟻銀行(澳門)」持續推動普惠金融發展,「澳門通」則為澳門領先的金融科技企業。亞博科技在國際化金融級平台的科技創新、核心系統研發與數字化運營方面擁有豐富經驗。 港金所交易服務平台建成後,將形成規範化、標準化的交易體系,通過完善的會員管理,數字化場內場外交易等舉措,助力黃金業態升級轉型。隨著核心能力的持續完善,未來該平台還將支持港金所進一步探索產品創新,達成從業務形態到組織架構的全面升級。同時,該平台亦將橋接內地黃金交易所及全球黃金市場,吸引更多海內外投資者廣泛參與,從而全面提升港金所在全球黃金市場的地位與影響力,推動更多的生態合作方共建黃金產業新生態。 此次合作有望通過升級香港黃金市場數字化基礎設施,推動香港成為連接東西方市場的國際黃金樞紐,以數字金融創新助力「金融強國」建設。 2026-02-23 此財經新聞稿由EQS via SeaPRwire.com轉載。本公告內容由發行人全權負責。瀏覽原文: http://www.todayir.com/tc/index.php

Shoucheng Expands Robotics Retail Footprint Ahead of Lunar New Year, Opens Three Beijing Stores

HONG KONG, Feb 23, 2026 - (ACN Newswire via SeaPRwire.com) – Shoucheng Holdings Ltd. (0697 HK) accelerated its consumer robotics strategy ahead of the Lunar New Year, opening three Taozhu New Creation Hub stores in Beijing as it scales its offline commercialization network.The new locations — at Rongshi Plaza Phase II, Shougang Park, Beijing APM in Wangfujing, and Beijing Capital International Airport Terminal 2 (T2) — establish coverage across three high-traffic scenarios: cultural landmark redevelopment, core commercial district and major transportation hub.Management positions the rollout as a transition from pilot-stage deployment to scaled consumer penetration, structured around a closed-loop model integrating experience, sales, service and industrial empowerment.Flagship Upgrade at Shougang ParkThe Phase II exhibition hall at Rongshi Plaza serves as the upgraded flagship location.Situated near Jin’anqiao Station (Beijing Subway Line 6) and Beixin’an Station (Line 11), the store spans more than 400 square meters. It adopts a “front store, back workshop” format, adding a robotics maintenance facility co-developed with Accelerated Evolution.The front-of-house focuses on immersive product experience and high-end sales. The back-end workshop provides standardized maintenance services, addressing a gap in China’s offline robotics service infrastructure.During its National Day launch window, the store recorded average daily foot traffic exceeding 12,000 visitors in the first eight days. First-month cumulative traffic surpassed 900,000 visitors. The site also captured spillover demand from the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), lifting overall traffic at Rongshi Plaza.Wangfujing: Targeting the 18–35 Urban DemographicThe Beijing APM store is located in Wangfujing, Dongcheng District, one of Beijing’s highest-traffic retail corridors. The mall is operated by Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd.The store targets consumers aged 18–35, emphasizing “trendy technology” and first-release products. The product mix focuses on lightweight, design-forward smart devices, including transformable robots, smart earphones and portable speakers.Opening-day traffic exceeded 11,000 visitors. Cumulative traffic has surpassed 60,000, with daily averages above 8,000 visitors. More than 70% of visitors fall within the younger demographic bracket.Airport T2: Travel Retail PositioningThe Terminal 2 store at Beijing Capital International Airport spans approximately 100 square meters and is located near duty-free retail clusters.Terminal 2 handles about 35 million passengers annually. The product assortment is structured around short airport decision cycles — described as a 40-minute pre-boarding window.Featured products include compact companion robots, translation devices from iFLYTEK Co., Ltd., and portable smart charging products.Average daily traffic exceeds 2,200 visitors, with international travelers accounting for roughly 18% of footfall. Interactive robot displays have driven organic social-media exposure and expanded brand visibility beyond Beijing.Spring Festival Gala Exposure Converts to Store TrafficAt the 2026 China Media Group (CMG) Spring Festival Gala, humanoid robot performances became one of the event’s most discussed technology segments.Three robotics companies invested in by Shoucheng — Unitree Robotics, Noetix Robotics, and Galbot (Beijing Galbot Co., Ltd.) — appeared in featured programs.In the segment WuBOT, Unitree Robotics deployed a humanoid formation performing synchronized martial arts routines. The company highlighted 0.001-second servo response times and millisecond-level cluster synchronization, including high-difficulty aerial maneuvers.Noetix Robotics debuted consumer humanoid models “Little Naughty N2” and “Xiao Bumi” in the comedy sketch Grandma’s Favorite. The robots demonstrated anthropomorphic facial expressions and breathing-like body motion, reinforcing home-use scenarios.Galbot showcased its embodied-intelligence robot “Xiao Gai” alongside actors Shen Teng and Ma Li in The Most Unforgettable Tonight, performing fine-motor tasks including walnut cracking and clothing folding in real time.Following the broadcast, Taozhu New Creation Hub stores reported increased inquiries related to featured models. Family visitation rose during the Spring Festival holiday period.Seven-Day Holiday MetricsDuring the seven-day Spring Festival holiday:- Total traffic across three stores exceeded 130,000 visitors- Rongshi Plaza Phase II averaged 8,500 daily visitors;cumulative 59,500+- Beijing APM averaged 6,500 daily visitors;cumulative 45,500+- Airport T2 averaged 3,200 daily visitors;cumulative 22,400+Gift-oriented smart technology purchases increased during the period,reflecting a shift toward technology-focused holiday consumption.Operating Model and Data IntegrationTaozhu New Creation Hub operates more than 300 smart products across categories including family companionship, education and entertainment, healthcare, sports and leisure.The “experience + sales + after-sales + investment” framework integrates digital store management tools, including heat-zone analytics to monitor consumer behavior. Management says the model provides real-time market feedback to portfolio companies and supports product iteration.Each store plans to host no fewer than 300 annual events, including product launches, children’s programming workshops and maintenance seminars, aimed at increasing repeat visitation and customer retention.Expansion PlanShoucheng plans to open more than 20 additional stores nationwide within six months, targeting transportation hubs, high-end commercial districts, cultural landmarks and major tourist destinations.The company also intends to replicate the “front store, back workshop” service model in additional core cities and promote a “Robotics Technology Reception Lounge” concept integrating education and innovation, intelligent manufacturing, industry-finance connectivity and maintenance services.Management positions the expansion as a step toward building a nationwide offline robotics ecosystem designed to support both consumer adoption and portfolio-company commercialization. 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首程控股春節前密集落子 陶朱新造局三店聯動構建機器人線下生態網路

香港, 2026年2月23日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 春節消費旺季來臨之際,消費科技賽道再添重磅佈局。首程控股(0697.HK)旗下機器人科技體驗零售品牌"陶朱新造局"加速管道擴張,北京首鋼園融石廣場二期展廳、北京APM店、首都機場T2航站樓店三家核心門店於春節前集中開業,實現"文創地標升級 + 核心潮流商圈 + 高端交通樞紐"的三重場景全覆蓋。這一舉措不僅標誌著首程控股在C端市場的佈局進入規模化階段,更構建起"體驗-銷售-服務-賦能"的全鏈條線下生態,為機器人產業從技術研發走向大眾消費搭建了關鍵橋樑。作為首程控股"資本+場景+生態"戰略的核心線下載體,陶朱新造局此次三家新店的佈局並非簡單的數量擴張,而是基於對不同消費場景和客群需求的深度洞察,形成差異化定位與協同聯動的經營格局。北京首鋼園融石廣場二期展廳作為品牌旗艦升級项目,依託首鋼園工業遺存改造的獨特優勢,緊鄰地鐵6號線金安橋站與11號線北辛安站,地理位置優越,展陳面積超400平方米。該門店創新性採用"前店後廠"模式,在一期基礎上新增與加速進化聯合打造的機器人維修保養車間,"前店"聚焦沉浸式體驗與高端產品銷售,"後廠"則提供標準化維保服務,填補了國內機器人線下專業服務的空白。開業恰逢國慶假期,首8天平均每日進店量達1.2萬餘人次,首月累計吸引客流超90萬人次,成為周邊居民、親子家庭及科技愛好者的熱門打卡地,更有效承接服貿會溢出流量,帶動融石廣場整體客流顯著提升。陶朱新造局入駐東城區王府井大街核心商圈的北京APM,精准切入年輕消費市場。該商圈隸屬於香港新鴻基地產,彙聚眾多國際大牌與潮流業態,是18-35歲年輕時尚群體的核心聚集地。陶朱新造局APM店主打"潮流科技 + 首發經濟",聚焦輕量化、高顏值的智能產品,從可變形機器人到智能耳機、輕量化便攜音箱,每款產品均貼合年輕群體的消費偏好與社交需求。門店開業首日客流即突破1.1萬人次,開業至今累計客流超6萬人次,日均穩定在8000人次以上,其中年輕群體占比超70%,成為商圈內"潮流科技"的代表性项目,有效提升了品牌在年輕消費群體中的影響力。佈局首都機場T2航站樓的門店,則是陶朱新造局深耕交通樞紐場景的重要落子。該門店緊鄰免稅業態聚集區,面積約100平方米,依託航站樓年吞吐量3500萬人次的龐大流量優勢,聚焦"科技+旅途"場景,主打便攜化、實用性智能產品。針對機場"登機前40分鐘決策"的消費特點,門店精選小型陪伴機器人、科大訊飛翻譯機、便攜充電類智能產品等,滿足旅客即時消費與出行需求。開業當日即因獨特的機器人互動展示引來大量旅客駐足圍觀,日均接待旅客超2200人次,其中外籍旅客占比約18%,不少旅客主動拍照打卡、諮詢產品,借助出行場景形成了良好的自發傳播效應,大幅提升了品牌的全國乃至國際曝光度。春晚效應加持,線下門店承接國民級流量紅利2026年央視春晚的舞台上,人形機器人集群表演成為最具話題度的科技亮點。宇樹科技、銀河通用、松延動力三家由首程控股投資的核心企業同台亮相,以硬核技術驚豔全球觀眾,為首程控股的機器人生態提供了國家級背書。春晚的超高關注度,疊加新春消費旺季的節日氛圍,為陶朱新造局線下門店帶來了顯著的客流轉化效應。在春晚《武BOT》節目中,宇樹科技的人形機器人方陣精准演繹後空翻、馬步等高難度武術動作,依託0.001秒級伺服回應與毫秒級集群同步技術,完成全球首次連續花式翻桌跑酷、彈射空翻等突破性表演。這一驚豔表現引發廣泛討論,許多觀眾在觀看春晚後,專程前往陶朱新造局門店尋找同款機器人產品。門店工作人員介紹,春晚播出後,諮詢宇樹科技相關產品的消費者明顯增加,部分消費者專程帶孩子前來體驗,希望近距離感受春晚同款科技的魅力。首次亮相春晚的松延動力,在小品《奶奶的最愛》中展現了機器人溫情的一面。其小布米與小頑童N2兩款產品通過擬人化的眼神、面部表情以及身體呼吸般的起伏,讓觀眾看到了機器人走進家庭場景的可能性。這一情感共鳴直接反映在陶朱新造局的客流變化上——春節期間,帶著孩子前來體驗的家庭客群顯著增多,不少家長表示,春晚的節目讓孩子對機器人產生了濃厚興趣,特意趁著假期帶孩子來線下體驗。銀河通用與沈騰、馬麗共同演繹的《我最難忘的今宵》,則讓具身智能技術走進大眾視野。機器人"小蓋"在舞台上即時自主完成盤核桃、撿玻璃碎片、疊衣服等一系列精細操作,其"能幹活、會思考"的表現引發觀眾好奇。在陶朱新造局門店,不少消費者主動諮詢具身智能機器人的工作原理與應用場景,對"機器人大腦"的技術突破表現出濃厚興趣。三家門店的火爆運營,用實打實的數據印證了陶朱新造局"體驗+銷售+售後+投資"模式的商業可行性與市場競爭力。在銷量表現上,多款智能產品成為銷售熱門,形成現象級爆款效應。春節假期期間,三家門店借勢節日消費熱潮,實現客流與銷量的雙重爆發。數據顯示,春節7天假期,三家門店累計接待客流超13萬人次。其中,北京首鋼園融石廣場二期展廳日均客流達8500人次,累計客流超5.95萬人次,不少家庭帶著孩子前來體驗機器人互動、3D列印等项目,諮詢維保服務的消費者顯著增加,成為親子休閒與科技體驗的新場景;北京APM店依託商圈節日人流高峰,日均客流達6500人次,累計客流超4.55萬人次,年輕群體與返鄉青年成為主要客流,潮流智能產品體驗熱度居高不下;首都機場T2店春節期間日均客流達3200人次,累計客流超2.24萬人次,旅客候機間隙的體驗與即時消費需求旺盛,外籍旅客諮詢與體驗人數較平日明顯增加,伴手禮類智能產品諮詢量大幅提升。"送禮送科技"的消費新潮流,讓陶朱新造局成為春節期間智能消費市場的一大亮點。市場與消費者的廣泛認可,凸顯了陶朱新造局的核心競爭優勢。在場景佈局上,三家門店精准覆蓋三大關鍵場景,依託各場景客群特點實現差異化經營,精准觸達家庭客群、年輕潮流群體、出行旅客等不同類型客群,形成客流的多元化供給,同時依託場景自帶的客流優勢提升消費轉化效率,構建起難以複製的場景壁壘。在經營模式上,"體驗+銷售+售後+投資"的全鏈條模式創新性十足,尤其是融石廣場二期的"前店後廠"模式,不僅實現了產品銷售的即時轉化,更通過熱區分析等數位化手段精准捕捉消費者需求,為首程控股的被投企業提供了重要的展示窗口與市場回饋管道,形成"產業+消費+維保"的良性閉環,提升了品牌的經營韌性與長期盈利能力。在產品與運營層面,陶朱新造局彙聚300餘款多元智能產品,涵蓋家庭陪伴、教育娛樂、醫療康養、運動休閒等多個生活場景,並根據不同門店定位優化產品佈局,確保產品與客群需求高度匹配。同時採用數位化門店管理模式,通過熱區分析等數據手段持續優化產品佈局與體驗場景,定期舉辦新品發佈、兒童編程課程、潮流互動體驗、維保體驗沙龍等活動,每個門店每年計畫舉辦不少於300場活動,有效提升了門店活躍度與客戶粘性。這種以消費者為核心的運營理念,讓陶朱新造局打破了傳統家電、數碼賣場的刻板印象,解決了"線上看不到、摸不著"的消費痛點,獲得了市場的廣泛好評。展望未來,陶朱新造局已明確清晰的拓展規劃。根據首程控股的戰略部署,未來半年內將在全國核心城市開設20+家門店,進一步擴大場景覆蓋範圍,形成覆蓋交通樞紐、高端商圈、文創地標、熱門景區的全國性體驗網路。同時將深化"前店後廠"模式推廣,把融石廣場二期的維保服務經驗複製到更多核心門店,推進"機器人科技會客廳"落地,打造"教育科創+智能製造+產融對接+維保服務"的示範平台,釋放產融協同價值。 Copyright 2026 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com

春晚+直播+線下三重爆發 首程控股多重利好兌現

香港, 2026年2月23日 - (亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com) - 馬年新春佳節,硬科技賽道熱度持續攀升,人形機器人產業憑藉春晚舞台的亮眼表現成為市場焦點。首程控股(0697.HK)憑藉新春前後的一系列重磅動作,陶朱新造局機器人科技體驗・銷售・維保・服務綜合體已落地運營,隨後迎來春晚曝光、大年三十直播轉化的雙重加持,疊加近期持續回購的積極信號,成為節後資本市場佈局的核心標的之一,其扎實的賽道佈局與明確的業績增量,有望推動估值修復行情正式啟動。首程控股以"線下落地+投資卡位+流量轉化+回購托底"的閉環,不僅彰顯了其在機器人賽道的深厚佈局,更用實打實的產業動作與資本行為,為開盤後資本市場提供了高確定性的佈局邏輯,估值修復窗口正式開啟。一、線下綜合體重磅開業:築牢變現根基,門店矩陣即將成型在春晚曝光、直播承接的流量紅利釋放之際,首程控股重點打造的機器人科技體驗零售品牌——陶朱新造局機器人科技體驗・銷售・維保・服務綜合體正式開業,搶先搶佔線下智能消費賽道核心陣地,為首程業績增長注入確定性增量,也成為承接春晚流量、轉化直播訂單的堅實線下載體,標誌著首程在機器人線下商業場景的佈局邁入全鏈條服務新階段。此次開業的綜合體構建起"體驗+銷售+售後+投資"的全模式生態,採用創新"前店後廠"佈局,新增與加速進化聯合打造的機器人維修保養車間,實現從產品體驗、銷售到售後維保的一站式服務,展陳面積超400平方米,不僅是機器人產品的展示窗口,更成為被投企業技術落地、市場驗證的核心場景,開業後將精准觸達科技愛好者、親子家庭、潮流消費群體等多元客群,為後續流量轉化提供堅實支撐。與此同時,陶朱新造局線下門店矩陣正加速成型,北京核心區域兩大門店將陸續落地:王府井APM店將入駐核心潮流商圈,主打"潮流科技+首發經濟",聚焦輕量化、高顏值智能產品,精准貼合18-35歲年輕消費群體需求;首都機場T2航站樓店將佈局年吞吐量3500萬人次的核心交通樞紐,緊鄰免稅業態聚集區,主打便攜化、實用性智能產品,貼合旅客"登機前40分鐘決策"的消費特點。兩大門店的陸續開業,將與本次開業的綜合體形成互補,實現"文創地標+核心商圈+交通樞紐"的三重場景覆蓋,構建起全方位的線下流量承接網路,為首程帶來穩定的管道收入增量,也為機器人產業搭建起從技術到消費的完整落地鏈路。陶朱新造局的線下佈局並非單一管道建設,而是首程控股"資本+場景+生態"戰略的關鍵落子,通過數位化手段精准捕捉消費者需求,為被投企業提供市場回饋、產品迭代的寶貴數據,形成"產業+消費+維保"的良性閉環,不僅夯實了首程的線下變現能力,更成為賦能被投企業發展的重要抓手。二、春晚三強霸屏:國家級背書加持,機器人生態實力凸顯央視總台馬年春晚圓滿落幕,人形機器人集群表演成為全場最具科技感與話題度的亮點,堪稱中國人形機器人產業的一次"實力大閱兵"。本次春晚共有四家核心機器人企業同台亮相,其中宇樹科技、松延動力、銀河通用三家均為首程控股已投企業,獨佔三席的強勢表現,為線下綜合體引流、品牌影響力提升注入強勁動力,也印證了首程在機器人賽道佈局的前瞻性與完整性,為線下場景落地提供了國家級品牌背書。三家被投企業在春晚舞台上各展所長,覆蓋高動態運動、消費級落地、具身智能三大核心賽道,其精彩表現與陶朱新造局線下場景高度契合:宇樹科技作為三度登上春晚的"老兵",在《武BOT》節目中帶來16台人形機器人方陣,精准演繹後空翻、馬步等高難度武術動作,將科技與武術完美融合。依託自研高併發集群控制系統與AI融合定位演算法,機器人實現了全球首次連續花式翻桌跑酷、彈射空翻(最大高度超3米)、單腳連續空翻、集群快速跑位(最快速度達4m/s)等一系列突破,並以全新自研靈巧手完成武術道具的快速更換與穩定抓持,展現了全球領先的高動態運動能力。松延動力首次亮相春晚便榮獲總台"仿生人形機器人獨家合作夥伴"及"人形機器人合作夥伴"雙重身份認證。在小品《奶奶的最愛》中,其"小頑童N2"與"小布米"兩款萬元級消費產品,不僅完成了側手翻、空翻、跑步等流暢動作,更在仿生交互方面展現出擬人眼神、面部神態,以及對話時頸部、手臂與表情的自然配合,身體甚至呈現出呼吸起伏的幅度。這一表演標誌著國產人形機器人正加速走向家庭場景,以消費級產品釋放增量需求。銀河通用則以"指定具身大模型機器人"身份完成春晚首秀,與沈騰、馬麗共同演繹《我最難忘的今宵》。機器人"小蓋"在舞台上即時自主完成了一系列靈巧操作:從精細地盤核桃、撿玻璃碎片、貨架取物,到生活化的疊衣服、串烤腸,所有動作均非預設程式,而是依託其具身大模型"銀河星腦AstraBrain"的自主決策能力,即時感知環境並作出回應,充分印證了具身智能技術"可實用、能落地"的產業價值。三家企業的春晚集體亮相,是首程控股多年深度佈局的必然結果。作為硬科技領域的專業投資者,首程在企業成長關鍵期精准加注,為其技術研發與規模化擴張提供堅實資本支撐,如今已構建起覆蓋核心部件、整機、硬體、智能大腦的完整機器人投資矩陣。國家級舞台的曝光,不僅強化了被投企業的品牌影響力,更讓億萬觀眾對機器人產品形成認知,為陶朱新造局線下綜合體帶來海量潛在客流,實現"線上國家級曝光-線下場景轉化"的正向聯動,也為開盤後首程的股價表現奠定了堅實基礎。三、大年三十直播承接:流量即時變現,閉環優勢構築核心壁壘依託線下綜合體開業的堅實基礎與春晚的國家級曝光,首程控股在春晚當晚同步啟動"破壁人計畫"直播,成為業內唯一實現春晚流量即時轉化的產業投資方,完美打通"線下落地-舞台曝光-線上引流-訂單轉化"的完整鏈路,讓億萬觀眾的關注度快速轉化為實實在在的商業價值。直播同步開展產品演示、專業技術解讀、預約訂購服務,解答消費者關於產品性能、購買管道的疑問,有效解決線上消費"看不到、摸不著"的痛點,同時聯動線下場景,實現線上引流、線下交付、售後維保的無縫銜接,進一步強化了首程的核心競爭力。此外,直播以產業投資人視角深度解讀機器人行業趨勢與技術壁壘,既強化了首程控股在硬科技投資領域的專業形象,又深化了消費者對機器人產品的認知,實現品牌沉澱與訂單轉化的雙重收穫。新春前後,首程控股實現了春晚國家級曝光、直播流量即時轉化、線下綜合體重磅開業的三重突破,疊加公司近期持續回購的積極信號,多重利好共振之下,首程控股的估值與業績雙重提升邏輯將進一步強化,有望在硬科技投資賽道持續領跑,為投資者帶來長期穩定的回報。馬年新春佳節,硬科技賽道熱度持續攀升,人形機器人產業憑藉春晚舞台的亮眼表現成為市場焦點。首程控股(0697.HK)憑藉新春前後的一系列重磅動作,陶朱新造局機器人科技體驗・銷售・維保・服務綜合體已落地運營,隨後迎來春晚曝光、大年三十直播轉化的雙重加持,疊加近期持續回購的積極信號,成為節後資本市場佈局的核心標的之一,其扎實的賽道佈局與明確的業績增量,有望推動估值修復行情正式啟動。首程控股以"線下落地+投資卡位+流量轉化+回購托底"的閉環,不僅彰顯了其在機器人賽道的深厚佈局,更用實打實的產業動作與資本行為,為開盤後資本市場提供了高確定性的佈局邏輯,估值修復窗口正式開啟。 Copyright 2026 亞太商訊 via SeaPRwire.com. All rights reserved. www.acnnewswire.com