KYOTO, Japan, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ROHM Co., Ltd. has developed a wireless power supply IC chipset consisting of the receiver (ML7670) and transmitter (ML7671) compatible with Near Field Communication (NFC) technology for compact wearables such as smart rings and smart bands.

ML767x chip set: https://www.rohm.com/products/power-management/wireless-power?page=1&SearchWord=ml767#parametricSearch 

Figures: Product features
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The smart ring market has seen rapid growth in recent years. However, for extremely small ring-shaped devices worn on the finger, wired charging is impractical, while the conventional Qi wireless charging standard is difficult to implement due to constraints such as coil size.

In response, NFC-based charging, which operates at the high-frequency 13.56MHz band that enables antenna miniaturization, is attracting increased attention, with adoption accelerating in next-generation wearables.

This new chipset builds on the proven receiver (ML7660) and transmitter (ML7661). The maximum power transfer is specified at 250mW, while peripheral components such as the switching MOSFETs required to supply power to the charging IC are built in. The result is a solution optimized for both mounting area and power transfer efficiency in the power class demanded by compact wearable devices.

Figures: Comparison of power receiver IC features and application examples
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The ML7670 power receiver IC achieves a maximum power transfer efficiency of 45% in the 250mW low output range — all in an industry-leading form factor of just 2.28 x 2.56 x 0.48mm. What’s more, all firmware required for wireless power delivery is embedded directly within the IC, eliminating the need for a host MCU.

Compliance with NFC Forum (WLC 2.0) enables power transfer while maintaining compatibility with existing devices, positioning the chipset as a core element in the expanding NFC wireless power ecosystem.

Figures: Lineup table
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The new chipset is already in mass production. Furthermore, it has been adopted in SOXAI RING 2, the latest model launched on December 10, 2025, by SOXAI Inc., the Japanese developer and distributor of the original sleep-monitoring ring SOXAI RING.

*The name “SOXAI” is pronounced “SOK-sai.”

SOXAI RING 2 Adoption Example: https://www.rohm.com/collaboration/soxai_ring-2 

Application Examples
– Smart rings
– Smart bands
– Smart pens
– Wireless earphones
– Other compact devices (i.e., wearables)

News release: https://www.rohm.com/news-detail?news-title=2026-04-28_news_wireless-charge&defaultGroupId=false 

About ROHM: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/attach/202604217802-O1-7Qv27crN.pdf 

Logo: https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M106254/202604217802/_prw_PI4fl_2aE455Sk.jpg 

Official website: https://www.rohm.com/ 

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SYDNEY, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Saigon Technology, a global software development and AI engineering company working with enterprises across Australia and APAC, recently reveals the biggest barrier to scaling AI is no longer model performance. It is the ability to connect predictive and generative systems into a single, production-ready architecture.

Australian enterprises are accelerating their investment in artificial intelligence. Organizations are deploying both predictive models to forecast outcomes and generative AI to create content, automate workflows, and improve customer engagement.

But a critical challenge is emerging.

Hybrid AI: The Next Strategic Imperative

Hybrid AI, which combines predictive and generative capabilities, is increasingly seen as the next step in enterprise AI adoption. Predictive AI identifies what is likely to happen. While generative AI determines what should happen next. When integrated effectively, the two create a closed loop between insight and action.

For example, a predictive model may identify a customer at risk of churning. A generative system can then produce a personalized retention offer tailored to that customer’s behavior and preferences.

This is where business value is created. It is also where most implementations fail.

The Integration Gap

A common pattern appears across enterprise AI projects.

Organizations develop predictive and generative systems separately, often with different teams, data pipelines, and success metrics. Then they try to integrate them at the end.

“It sounds practical, but it is the root cause of most hybrid AI failures.” said Thanh Pham, CEO of Saigon Technology

The generative AI team optimizes for output quality. The predictive team focuses on model accuracy. Neither is responsible for how the systems interact. Connecting them at the end often consumes months of rework.

Saigon Technology estimates that 60-70% of hybrid AI project costs are spent on integration, not model development, which is avoidable. So, integration architecture is now the first thing they design, before either model gets built.

Why AI Projects Stall Before Production

Integration is only one part of the challenge.

Beyond integration, three factors that prevent AI initiatives from reaching production:

Data readiness is underestimated: Most effort goes into cleaning, structuring, and maintaining data pipelines.The prototype-to-production gap is ignored: Models that perform well in testing often fail under real-world conditions without rigorous stress testing.User adoption is not addressed early enough. Even good AI can fail if business users do not trust or understand the outputs. Adoption, therefore, becomes as critical as development. 

A Framework for Scalable AI

To address these challenges, Saigon Technology has developed a 4-Layer Hybrid AI Framework, designed for production-scale deployment.

The framework includes:

A unified data foundationA model coordination layerBuilt-in governance for accuracy and complianceContinuous feedback loops to improve performance over timeThis approach has been applied for hundreds of Saigon Technology’s worldwide clients across industries.

Looking Ahead

As AI adoption accelerates across Australia, the gap between experimentation and production is becoming more visible. The succeed companies will be those design systems that work together from the outset.

Saigon Technology continues to partner with enterprises across Australia, the US, and APAC to build integrated AI systems that move beyond isolated use cases and deliver measurable business impact.

For organizations planning their next AI initiative, the message is clear: Integration is not the final step. It is the starting point.

Learn more at saigontechnology.com

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HONG KONG, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GS1 Hong Kong’s Annual Dinner 2026 concluded successfully, bringing together around 600 distinguished guests from government, industry, and business communities. Embracing the spirit of the 2026 World Cup, the dinner is themed “One World, One Goal – Powered by One Code” this year. Ms Lillian Cheong Man-lei, JP, Under Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry of the HKSAR Government, graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour.

At the opening, Ms Lillian Cheong, JP, said “The 15th Five Year Plan charts a clear roadmap for Hong Kong’s development as an innovation and technology hub. Achieving this ambition requires close collaboration across the Government, industry, and the wider innovation ecosystem. While GS1 Hong Kong has provided simple yet powerful barcode in the past which has become a critical foundation for digital trade, the Government has been proceeding at full speed with the CorpID Platform project which is targeted to officially launch in end-2026. In addition, the Government is taking comprehensive actions to build Hong Kong into a leading AI innovation hub, citing the advancement of Sandy Ridge Data Facility Cluster and Cyberport AI Supercomputing Centre and the roll out of $3 billion AI Subsidy Scheme and the support of wider adoption of AI in manufacturing, retail, trade and logistics through various funding schemes such as NIAS and NIFS.”

Mr. Roy Ng, Chairman of GS1 Hong Kong, emphasized the organisation’s commitment to supporting companies in harnessing the potential of data in AI era, “AI is only as good as the data it consumes. With global standards such as product identifiers, GS1 standards make data accurate, structured and AI–readable – reducing fragmentation and enabling interoperable, consistent product information. When data is connected and trustworthy, it delivers the ‘Triple S’ of Product: Product Story, Product Safety and Product Sustainability.”

Powering Product Story, Product Safety & Product Sustainability

Product Story: Consumer demand for transparency is reshaping retail. The industry is undergoing the global migration to 2D barcodes (QR codes powered by GS1), and it is already adopted in 48 countries, covering 88% of global GDP. GS1 Hong Kong offers 1QR, a complimentary digital product platform for members, empowering consumers to instantly access trusted product information — from origin and ingredients to promotions with a single scan. This also enables brands to “tell good stories of products” locally & globally.Product Safety: Leveraging Global Standards, GS1 Hong Kong also enables end–to–end product traceability, cross–border visibility and authentication to ensure product safety, which also supports regulatory compliance and consumer confidence. We also advocated the use of QR codes powered by GS1 to digitally display test certificates, traceability, and authenticity information, or even enable warranty service, building trust across the supply chain.Product Sustainability: In parallel, GS1 Hong Kong is helping enterprises respond to ESG disclosures (Scope 3 emissions), as well as emerging regulatory requirements such as the EU Digital Product Passport, which will become mandatory by 2030. Our ESG Supply Chain Community Solution centralises data collection and automates the calculation of Scope 3 carbon emissions data between buyers & suppliers. Listed catering groups and their suppliers have already begun adopting the platform.

A Night Filled with Excitement

The evening showcased a vibrant lineup of programmes, including “GS1 Sing & Shine” performed by industry talents, Musical Runway that integrated music and fashion, and generous lucky–draw prizes sponsored by partners, grand prizes include Business Class round-trip tickets & HK Football Festival 2026: Chelsea vs Juventus Suite tickets. The celebration was further energized by a celebrity performance by the artist Joe Junior, who sang alongside guests on stage.

The night also recognised 78 outstanding enterprises at the award presentation ceremony of 15th Anniversary of Consumer Caring Scheme. (Click here for the Recognised Companies list)

Ms. Anna Lin, Chief Executive of GS1 Hong Kong, thanked all the guests and highlighted how GS1 HK is supporting companies. She said, “My heartfelt gratitude goes to all our esteemed guests and generous sponsors for their invaluable support. We will continue to unite industries worldwide to unlock ‘Go Digital, Go Green’ opportunities, advance sustainability, and strengthen supply chain resilience.”

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About GS1 Hong Kong

GS1 Hong Kong is the local chapter of GS1®, a global, not-for-profit data standards organization headquartered in Brussels, Belgium and represented in over 120 countries. We help businesses identify, capture, and share trusted data across both physical and digital supply chains. Through global standards like GTIN (barcodes), GS1 Hong Kong empowers companies of their digital transformation, improve efficiency, enhance supply chain visibility, and strengthen collaboration.

Building on these standards, we’ve developed platforms such as ezTRADE for B2B data exchange, ezTRACK for real-time traceability, and 1QR, a GS1 Digital Link-powered platform that delivers rich product information—certifications, sustainability data, and more—via 2D barcodes.

Our trusted data infrastructure has now extended to support trade financing and Scope 3 emissions reporting, helping businesses meet ESG requirements.

In today’s AI-driven economy, data quality is essential. GS1 Hong Kong provides a foundation for data that is accurate, visible, linkable, searchable, shareable, and traceable.

GS1 Hong Kong currently supports close to 8,000 corporate members from 20 sectors including retail & consumer packaged goods, food & beverage and food services, healthcare, apparel & footwear, logistics & ICT.

Website: www.gs1hk.org

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