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Mega Leap with AI: TECNO Showcases Next-Gen AI PCs and AI Product Ecosystem Innovations at COMPUTEX 2025

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1 year ago

May 20, 2025

TECNO returns to COMPUTEX 2025 to showcase its comprehensive AI ecosystem and enhanced connectivity. The MEGABOOK S16 is unveiled, which features upgraded AI capabilities and localized intelligence across the entire MEGABOOK family.

TAIPEI, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TECNO, an AI-driven innovative technology brand, showcases its next-generation AI ecosystem products powered by TECNO AI at COMPUTEX 2025 in Taipei from May 20-23. Under the theme of “Mega Leap with AI,” TECNO presents the latest advancements in its TECNO AI product ecosystem, demonstrating how cutting-edge TECNO AI technology can revolutionize everyday productivity and elevate user experiences to new heights.

At the event, TECNO introduced its newest flagship AI PC, the MEGABOOK S16, alongside other key AI-powered models, including the world’s lightest 14-inch OLED 899g laptop MEGABOOK S14, ultralight 999g MEGABOOK T14 Air, latest MEGABOOK K15S and MEGABOOK K14S. Each of these devices features TECNO’s ground-breaking self-developed edge-side large-scale AI model, enabling a mega leap in AI-enhanced multitasking that empowers users to achieve more.

“At this year’s event, we are proud to globally unveil the MEGABOOK S16 AI PC while showcasing our TECNO AI ecosystem products. TECNO is steadfast in our commitment to democratizing AI ecosystem connectivity, delivering transformative intelligent experiences that empower users to enhance their productivity and digital lifestyles, both online and offline,” said Jack Guo, General Manager of TECNO.

MEGABOOK S16: A Newest AI-Powered Addition to TECNO’s AI Product Ecosystem

The TECNO AI ecosystem revolutionizes user experience by seamlessly integrating advanced AI capabilities across all devices. With its self-developed edge-side AI model, TECNO AI enhances productivity and creativity, enabling smooth functionality both online and offline. Users benefit from effortless connectivity base on TECNO smartphones to laptops, tablets, and wearables, facilitating efficient multitasking and real-time collaboration. This cohesive ecosystem empowers individuals to maximize their potential in work, gaming, and creative pursuits, making technology more intuitive and accessible than ever before.

Augmenting the leap in AI, the new MEGABOOK S16 integrates TECNO’s self-developed edge-side AI model based on TECNO AI. It delivers smooth AI functionality even offline and ensures seamless connectivity across TECNO AI Ecosystem devices, including smartphones and tablets. Powered by the Intel® Core™ i9-13900HK, featuring 14 cores and 20 threads with a turbo boost of up to 5.4 GHz, the MEGABOOK S16 delivers blazing-fast performance for AI applications, gaming, and productivity tasks. Enhanced by NPU AI acceleration and advanced Arc graphics, it is built to handle the most demanding tasks with ease. This elegant yet powerful device excels in AI-enhanced multitasking, enabling effortless task switching and boosting productivity across work, gaming, and creativity. Whether tackling intensive workloads, unleashing creativity, or diving into immersive gaming experiences, this laptop excels in performance.

Crafted with a premium all-metal design that exudes elegance, the MEGABOOK S16 weighs just 1.3kg and measures only 14.9mm thin. It also features an immersive 16″ FHD display, TECNO’s first 16″ flagship laptop, designed to meet growing demand for larger screens. Its ultra-slim, lightweight form factor ensures that professionals can stay productive wherever they go, without compromising on performance. Unveiled for the first time at the exhibition, it captured the attention of visitors, showcasing TECNO’s mega leap in Al and innovation.

Experience the AI Evolution with DeepSeek-V3 Across the Entire MEGABOOK Series, Empowered by TECNO AI

The MEGABOOK AI PC series has upgraded its TECNO AI model with DeepSeek-V3, enhancing offline capabilities and enabling comprehensive online AI searches through the Personal GPT function. In addition to this feature, TECNO AI offers five other core functionalities—AI Gallery, AI Meeting Assistant, Ella AI Assistant, AI PPT, and AI Drawing—designed to boost productivity and creativity.

The AI Gallery, a world first on Windows, connects seamlessly with TECNO smartphones for wireless photo backup, smart album creation, and image searches. The Ella AI Assistant streamlines tasks and manages schedules, while AI PPT localizes and completes presentations efficiently using TECNO AI sources. The AI Meeting Assistant transcribes meetings in real-time, identifies speakers, and extracts key points, making it invaluable for professionals. The AI Drawing feature fosters creativity, enhancing the overall user experience.

Taking the “Mega Leap with AI,” the MEGABOOK family—flagship S, popular T, and entry-level K series—fully integrates TECNO AI to empower users with advanced functionality. The MEGABOOK S14 is the world’s lightest 14″ OLED AI laptop at just 898g, featuring an external powerful NVIDIA Graphics Card and a stunning 2.8K display for on-the-go performance. The MEGABOOK T14 Air offers exceptional battery life for mobile professionals, while the K15S and K14S both new two sizes of K Series have provided value for everyday tasks.

Equipped with TECNO AI and seamless TECNO Smartphone connectivity through OneLeap, these devices enable multi-screen sharing, file transfer, and cross-device collaboration, ensuring unparalleled convenience and productivity across diverse environments.

At COMPUTEX 2025, TECNO showcases its full range of TECNO AI Ecosystem products across PCs, smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, smart audio solutions, AI glasses, and accessories, ensuring seamless intelligence across every facet of modern digital life. These offerings are designed to meet the growing demand for AI solutions in work, study, entertainment, and mobility scenarios.

TECNO AI Glasses Pro and TECNO AI Glasses: The innovative eyewear pieces showcase cutting-edge features, including the highest pixel AI photography system for ultra-clear imaging and a futuristic AR display. The SmartSnap function intelligently recognizes scenes and generates captions for effortless sharing, while the AI Info function compiles notifications into concise reports, saving users time. With the integrated Ella AI Assistant providing real-time translations, object recognition, and personalized recommendations, these glasses embody a new generation of intelligent eyewear that seamlessly connects with smartphones, smartwatches, and earbuds for an enhanced user experience.Watch GT: Integrates TECNO AI with high-end design, featuring a unique AI-powered watch face that can be generated through images or text. It also comes with an AI voice assistant for seamless smart interactions. With built-in high-precision GPS, it is perfect for sports tracking. The Watch GT is equipped with a 1.51-inch AMOLED display and 2.5D animation effects, ensuring a smooth visual experience. Supporting dual-mode Bluetooth calling and 3ATM water resistance, it combines practicality with safety, making it ideal for both daily and outdoor use.TRUE 2: An upgraded version of TECNO’s flagship True series TWS earbuds, features AI ENC noise cancellation, 45dB hybrid ANC, spatial audio with dual drivers. Supports AI voice control with low-latency, delivering immersive sound and versatile everyday use.MEGAPAD 11: Tailored for cost-conscious professionals and students, this tablet features an eye-care display and crystal-clear vision, ideal for learning and entertainment in offices, classrooms, and dorms.

TECNO offers a diverse range of AI ecosystem products for every user—professionals, gamers, creators, and tech enthusiasts—ensuring a seamless interconnected experience. As Day 1 of COMPUTEX 2025 concludes, TECNO reaffirms its commitment to innovation through its “Stop At Nothing” strategy, pushing the boundaries of AI with groundbreaking products that empower users worldwide. Attendees are invited to visit booth N1302 to experience the “Mega Leap with AI” and explore the next generation of AI-driven technologies shaping the future of work, productivity, study, and entertainment. TECNO looks forward to showcasing the transformative potential of its advanced solutions.

About TECNO

TECNO is an AI-driven innovative technology brand with a presence in over 70 markets across five continents. Committed to transforming the digital experience in global emerging markets, TECNO relentlessly pursues the perfect integration of contemporary aesthetic design with the latest technologies and artificial intelligence. Today, TECNO offers a comprehensive ecosystem of AI-powered products, including smartphones, smart wearables, laptops, tablets, smart gaming devices, the HiOS operating system, and smart home products. Guided by its brand essence of “Stop At Nothing,” TECNO continues to pioneer the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and AI-driven experiences for forward-looking individuals, inspiring them to never stop pursuing their best selves and brightest futures. For more information, please visit TECNO’s official site: www.tecno-mobile.com.

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VYLIT OPENS ITS CREATOR ADVISORY BOARD, GIVING CREATORS EQUITY IN THE PLATFORM

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45 minutes ago

July 23, 2026

Reality star & chef Dom DeAngelis, model & creator Cydney Moreau, and creator-entrepreneur Crystal Jackson named as founding members, with applications now open for creators who want a voice in how the platform is shaped

MIAMI, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Vylit, the 18+ creator-first social platform co-founded by Ami Gan, former CEO of OnlyFans, and seasoned entrepreneur Kailey Magder, is opening applications for its Creator Advisory Board, which will include a select group of creators that will have a strong voice in shaping the platform they use and earn on.

Vylit is inviting creators not just to join the platform, but to help build it, with real shares in the company reserved for those who contribute to its growth, culture and direction. The Creator Advisory Board will give creators a direct voice in building Vylit’s community, the platform’s development and creator tools, along with ownership in the business they’re helping grow.

Applications are now open. Creators can apply by emailing vylit@vylitworld.com with their name, bio and social handles.

Vylit is launching the board with three founding members who show the range of creators it’s built for.

Dominic DeAngelis, known from YouTube and Vanderpump Villa, where his culinary skills earned recognition from viewers around the world, has been using the platform to share behind-the-scenes and day-in-the-life content with his subscribers — the kind of direct, monetized relationship with fans that Vylit is designed around.

“Social media sucks right now. The algorithms are negative, you don’t even see the people you follow anymore, and creators are struggling to find real connections with their fans,” said DeAngelis. “I’m thrilled to be part of a platform that’s doing it differently. Vylit is actually listening to creators and building with us, not just for us.”

Cydney Moreau, a Louisiana-born former track athlete turned model and creator with a following across fitness, fashion and lifestyle, balances her work with life as a mom. Vylit is where she’s turning that following into a business for the first time, on her own terms.

“As someone who is monetizing my content for the first time, knowing that I will have a say in how the platform treats other creators means everything,” said Moreau. “It’s not every day a platform actually wants creators in the room while they’re building it. Knowing Vylit is making decisions with our interests at heart gives me the confidence to build here, and I’m excited to help shape where this goes.”

Crystal Jackson, known to millions of followers as Mrs. Poindexter, is the co-founder of EssentL, a company building business infrastructure and benefits for creators. A former engineer turned multi-platform creator and entrepreneur, she brings an operator’s understanding of what creators actually need from the platforms they build on.

“I’ve spent years building an audience and a business across platforms that weren’t built for today’s creator ecosystem,” said Jackson. “What drew me to Vylit is that they’re handing creators actual ownership and a real say in the decisions that affect us. That’s not something I’ve seen anyone else do, and I want to help build it right.”

Since launching, Vylit has positioned itself as the “HBO of social media,” a space between traditional social media and adult subscription platforms, where creators can be expressive, marketable and in control. The Creator Advisory Board takes that further. Rather than building the platform for creators and handing it over, Vylit is building it with them, giving them direct ownership and a say in its direction.

“The users driving value should have a say in the business,” said Ami Gan, Co-Founder and CEO of Vylit. “Creators understand culture and digital monetization better than anyone. At Vylit, that expertise earns them a real seat at the table.”

“We didn’t want to build another platform where creators show up after the fact,” added Kailey Magder, Co-Founder and COO of Vylit. “We want them involved from day one, shaping the product, the community and the direction of the business.”

Vylit truly puts creators in charge, giving them real ownership and a direct say in how the platform evolves. The Creator Advisory Board is just the start.

To learn more, visit https://vylitworld.com/

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ABOUT VYLIT
Vylit is an 18+ creator-first social platform redefining how adults share, discover and monetize content. Co-founded by Amrapali (Ami) Gan and Kailey Magder, Vylit was created to fill the gap between traditional social media and creator platforms, offering a premium digital experience for expression. Built as “the HBO of social media,” the platform allows topless content while prohibiting explicit material, giving creators greater freedom. Vylit combines social connectivity with built-in monetization, interest-based discovery through its Vybe Matching Engine, and in-house AI Image Generation and Chat tools designed for its users. Learn more at www.vylitworld.com.

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CNBC Names PayJoy one of the World’s Top FinTech Companies of 2026

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45 minutes ago

July 23, 2026

Recognition highlights PayJoy’s leadership in emerging market consumer finance

SAN FRANCISCO, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CNBC and Statista have named PayJoy to the “World’s Top Fintech Companies 2026,” which honors companies providing digital funding and bank-independent lending solutions for individuals and businesses. PayJoy is a leading financial services provider for underserved consumers across emerging markets.

Now in its fourth edition, the ranking identifies 500 leading companies across eight fintech market segments worldwide, including Payments, Neobanking, Wealth Technology, Digital Assets, Enterprise Fintech, Insurtech, Regtech, and Alternative Financing. Companies were evaluated using an aggregated scoring model built on both general and segment-specific KPIs, drawing on desk research from publicly available sources alongside company self-reports submitted through an open application process.

PayJoy’s inclusion reflects its work bringing credit access to the emerging middle class in Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Panama, Peru, Ecuador, South Africa, the Philippines, and Indonesia, nine countries where traditional financial infrastructure has long excluded first-time borrowers.

“This recognition from CNBC and Statista is a meaningful validation of the work our team does every day,” said Doug Ricket, PayJoy CEO and Co-Founder. “Millions of people across the markets we serve are building credit for the first time through PayJoy. Being named among the world’s top fintech companies reflects the scale and impact of that work.”

For more information on the full ranking, visit https://www.cnbc.com/worlds-top-fintech-companies-2026/

About PayJoy
PayJoy expands credit access across emerging markets through point-of-sale financing and card offerings. Its proprietary secured-credit technology enables first-time borrowers to responsibly build financial stability and participate fully in the modern economy. Through its cutting-edge machine learning, data science, and anti-fraud AI, PayJoy has financed over $3.5 billion of loans to more than 20 million people and employs over 1,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit https://www.payjoy.com/

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Youngstown Innovation Hub Breaks Ground at YBI’s 107 Building

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July 23, 2026

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As the United States works to strengthen its aerospace and defense manufacturing base, the Youngstown Innovation Hub for Aerospace & Defense broke ground today on YBI‘s 107 Building in downtown Youngstown, positioning the region as a national proving ground for advanced and additive manufacturing. The Hub is managed by the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM).

Youngstown Innovation Hub for Aerospace & Defense breaks ground at YBI’s 107 Building.

The Hub is one of four Innovation Hubs established across Ohio as part of a statewide initiative to strengthen innovation-driven economic growth. Once complete, it is projected to generate approximately $161.6 million in economic impact, create 450 new jobs, and produce 185 new STEM credential opportunities and 40 internship opportunities by 2029.

The groundbreaking comes as Ohio was recently ranked the No. 1 state for business in America by CNBC’s 2026 America’s Top States for Business rankings, up from No. 5 in 2025.

Ohio Lt. Governor Jim Tressel attended and delivered remarks at the ceremony.

“Today is about more than renovating a building. It’s about building opportunity for Ohioans,” said Lt. Governor Tressel. “The Mahoning Valley has always been defined by the people who make things, solve problems, and never stop working toward a better future. This Innovation Hub builds on that proud tradition while preparing the next generation for in-demand careers in manufacturing.”

Hub and YBI leadership also spoke at the ceremony.

“Today’s groundbreaking of the Youngstown Innovation Hub represents much more than the start of a building renovation. It reflects what can happen when state, regional, industry, academic, and community partners come together around a shared vision for the future of manufacturing, aerospace and defense innovation,” said Megan Malara, Ph.D., director of the Youngstown Innovation Hub.

The renovation is made possible in part by a $750,000 state capital investment. Ohio State Sen. Al Cutrona and state Rep. Lauren McNally were credited with helping advance the funding request through the legislative process. YBI also recognized the broader Lake to River legislative delegation, including state Reps. Nick Santucci, Tex Fischer, Monica Robb Blasdel, Dave Thomas, and Sarah Fowler Arthur, for their support, as well as U.S. Sens. Jon Husted and Bernie Moreno for their support of the project in the U.S. Senate.

Speakers at the ceremony included Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel; Lydia Mihalik, director of the Ohio Department of Development; Mary Mertz, director of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources; Julius Oliver, 1st Ward Councilman for the City of Youngstown; State Sen. Al Cutrona; State Rep. Nick Santucci; State Rep. Lauren McNally; and Megan Malara, Ph.D., director of the Youngstown Innovation Hub. Barb Ewing, CEO of YBI, served as master of ceremonies.

The City of Youngstown, which committed $1.35 million in local matching funds to the project, was represented at the ceremony. John Wilczynski, executive director of America Makes, attended, and Barb Ewing recognized Kimberly Gibson and Alexander Steeb of America Makes for their roles in advancing the project.

Upon completion, the five-story, 130,000-square-foot concrete-framed building will offer flexible space for offices, workspaces, and display areas, along with robust power capacity to support multiple high-demand tenants. The building’s security features, including limited access points and naturally separated manufacturing bays, are designed to meet U.S. Department of War contracting criteria, positioning tenants to compete directly for federal defense work.

“It’s great to finally be transitioning from talking about this project to actually working on it. We appreciate all the support we’ve had from our political leaders and the community. YBI is proud to be a part of the project team that’s changing the trajectory of the Mahoning Valley,” said Barb Ewing, CEO of YBI.

Companies looking to expand, relocate, or enter the aerospace and defense manufacturing sector are encouraged to visit the Youngstown Innovation Hub website at youngstownhub.us.

About the Youngstown Innovation Hub for Aerospace & Defense

Managed by the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), the Youngstown Innovation Hub is a national proving ground for advanced and additive manufacturing, strengthening U.S. aerospace and defense supply chains and workforce development. Learn more at youngstownhub.us.

About YBI

YBI is a globally recognized economic development nonprofit, advancing innovation and growth across Ohio and beyond. Through a flexible suite of high-quality entrepreneurial services and resources, YBI supports startups, small businesses, and manufacturers at every stage of development. For more information, visit ybi.org.

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