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Thea Serves Its One Billionth Practice Question, Cementing Its Place as a Leader in AI-Powered Active Learning

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ARLINGTON, Va., June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In an era when millions of students turn to AI to have answers handed to them, Thea has spent the last three years asking students the questions instead—and just crossed one billion practice questions served.

Thea, the AI-powered personalized learning platform headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, today announced that it has delivered its one billionth practice question. The milestone reflects the platform’s extraordinary growth and the trust that millions of students and educators across the world have placed in it.

The one billionth question was served on June 2, 2026, at 8:57 PM UTC to a student in Brazil.

“The scale of what we’ve built is incredible to think about: going from zero to a billion questions in less than three years,” said Anthony Bruce, CEO of Thea. “And even now, the rate of questions being served every second of the day is humbling. We are grateful to be a part of so many learning moments. Every single one of those questions is a student who showed up, put in the work, and trusted us to help them succeed.”

Transactional AI vs. Transformational AI: Thea Chose a Side

Most AI tools offer students a shortcut: type in a question, get the answer back. It’s fast, it’s frictionless, and it teaches students very little.

Thea was built on a different premise entirely. When a student uploads a problem set, a chapter of notes, or a slide deck, Thea doesn’t solve it for them. It asks them questions about it. The interaction is Socratic by design: rather than delivering answers, Thea draws out understanding through back-and-forth practice, surfacing what a student knows, what they don’t, and what they need to work on next.

There are no shortcuts. There is only active learning.

This is the distinction between AI that is transactional — used to get a quick answer a student won’t remember — and AI that is transformational: used to build genuine understanding. Thea is the latter.

Any Subject. Any Student. One Billion Questions.

“Qual foi a principal característica da Constituição brasileira de 1824?”

That was Thea’s one billionth question — a Brazilian history question, served in Portuguese, to a student in Maranhão, Brazil on June 2nd, 2026. Nine point nine seconds after it appeared on screen, the student answered: “It created a democratic system with direct elections for all offices.” The correct answer was that “[the 1824 Brazilian Constitution] established the Moderating Power, exclusive to the emperor.” Rather than simply marking it wrong and moving on, Thea’s platform responded the way a great learning partner should: noting the gap, reinforcing the concept, and serving a follow-up question to build the understanding the student needed.

It is a small moment. It also perfectly illustrates what Thea does: teach, not judge.

Thea supports any subject — from introductory biology and world history to advanced calculus, legal studies, business, and beyond. If a student is studying it, Thea can help them practice it.

Try it for yourself! Be part of the next billion questions at theastudy.com

Built on Learning Science, Not Shortcuts

Thea is built by a team of technologists and educators, people who understand both how to build great software and how students learn. That combination is rare, and it shows in every one of Thea’s features.

Thea’s flagship feature, Smart Study, transforms any uploaded material (lecture slides, video links, handwritten notes, etc.) into dynamic personalized questions that reflect the actual content being taught or learned. The system adapts in real time: quickly moving past concepts a student has mastered and lingering on areas where they need more support. Every question served is purposeful.

That focus on real outcomes is baked into the name itself. Thea was built to help students earn “The-A”.

A Platform for Educators, Too

Teachers use Thea to share their course content directly with students, uploading slides, notes, and materials that become the foundation for personalized practice sessions built around what’s being taught in class.

In return, educators gain something they’ve rarely had: visibility into how their students are studying. Thea’s platform provides detailed performance insights broken down by topic, individual student, or entire classes, revealing what’s happening during preparation time, not just on test day. Educators who have incorporated Thea into their classrooms have seen significant lift in student test performance among those who use the platform to prepare.

A Truly Global Platform

Thea serves students and educators in over 200 countries and territories. With support for more than 80 languages, Thea meets learners wherever they are, regardless of language, subject, or time zone. The one billionth question, delivered to a student in Brazil, is a symbol of Thea’s global reach.

Looking Ahead

As Thea celebrates this milestone, the team remains focused on what comes next: deeper personalization, expanded subject support, new tools for educators, and continued investment in the learning science that makes the platform work. After one billion questions, we are just now getting started.

To learn more or start studying for free, visit theastudy.com.

About Thea

Thea is an AI-powered personalized learning platform headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, built around a single goal: helping every student master their material and earn better grades. Founded by a student and built by a team of technology experts and professionals with deep educational backgrounds —Thea brings a rigorous, data-driven approach to learning science. Unlike AI tools that hand students answers, Thea asks them questions, using an active, adaptive method that builds real understanding. The platform supports over 80 languages, any academic subject, and serves millions of students and educators worldwide through features including Smart Study, games, flashcards, practice tests, and study guides. In 2026, Thea was named a Best Place to Work in its region by the Washington Business Journal. For more information, visit www.theastudy.com.

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DMCC Signs Strategic Partnership with Hong Kong Tinkam Capital to Drive Industrial Investment between Hong Kong and Dubai

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DMCC and Hong Kong Tinkam Capital (HKTC) sign strategic partnership to explore development of power and energy equipment production park in Dubai Collaboration aims to support industrial investment and Chinese company expansion in UAE across advanced manufacturing, energy and green tech sectorsPartnership reinforces growing UAE-China economic ties and Dubai’s advanced manufacturing ambitionsDMCC hosts over 1,000 Chinese companies in its district

DUBAI, UAE, July 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — DMCC, the leading international business district that drives the flow of global trade through Dubai, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hong Kong Tinkam Capital (HKTC) to explore the development of a state-of-the-art power and energy equipment manufacturing park in Dubai, reinforcing industrial cooperation and investment between the UAE and China.

The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration between both organisations to support the development of a power and energy equipment production park in Dubai while attracting upstream and downstream Chinese companies across the industry value chain in strategic sectors such as advanced manufacturing, green technology and energy.

Through the partnership, DMCC and HKTC will also facilitate knowledge exchange, promote industrial investment opportunities, and connect prospective Chinese enterprises with DMCC’s business ecosystem, reinforcing Dubai’s role as a gateway for Chinese company expansion and investment.

The high-level visit was facilitated by Wu Yufan (Elvis Wu), President of Longdy Group Greater China Region. The signing took place during a high-level visit to DMCC led by Guo Hongwei, Executive Deputy Director of the Management Committee of the New Quality Productive Forces Development Fund under the China Economic Reform Research Foundation, alongside Ye Xiongchang, Chairman of Hong Kong Tinkam Capital, and senior representatives from China’s advanced manufacturing, green tech, power and energy sectors. The delegation was welcomed by Ahmad Hamza, Chief Free Zone Affairs Officer at DMCC.

Ahmad Hamza, Chief Free Zone Affairs Officer, DMCC, said: “China remains one of DMCC’s most important strategic markets, with more than 1,000 Chinese companies now operating from our district and registrations growing at double-digit rates over the past five years. We welcome this partnership with Hong Kong Tinkam Capital that reflects our shared ambition to deepen commercial ties between the UAE and China while creating new opportunities across advanced manufacturing and energy infrastructure. By combining Hong Kong’s industrial expertise with Dubai’s world-class business environment, we are creating a platform to attract investment, strengthen industrial capabilities and support the next phase of economic growth.”

Ye Xiongchang, Chairman, Hong Kong Tinkam Capital, said: “This partnership reflects the growing momentum of the Dubai-Hong Kong investment corridor and creates a strong platform for deeper industrial collaboration between our two markets. Together with DMCC, we will explore opportunities to develop a world-class power and energy equipment manufacturing ecosystem in Dubai while supporting Chinese enterprises looking to establish and grow their presence in the UAE. By connecting industry, investment and expertise, we can help businesses access new markets and contribute to the region’s long-term industrial development.”

The MoU provides a framework for both organisations to cooperate on identifying investment opportunities, engaging prospective enterprises, sharing expertise and supporting projects that contribute to the development of Dubai’s industrial and energy ecosystem.

The agreement builds on the rapidly expanding economic relationship between the UAE and China. China remains the UAE’s largest trading partner, while DMCC is home to more than 1,000 Chinese companies operating across sectors including energy, technology, construction, financial services and precious metals and stones.

About DMCC
DMCC is a leading international business district that drives the flow of global trade through Dubai. We make it easier for our members to do business, helping them access the world’s fastest growing markets from a dynamic district that offers everything they need to thrive. This approach is why we are the preferred location for over 26,000 top multinationals and high-impact startups, contributing significantly to Dubai’s position as a global hub for trade and innovation. DMCC is where the world does business.

For more information, visit dmcc.ae.

About HKTC
HKTC is headquartered in Hong Kong, an international financial hub, and operates as a comprehensive financial group specializing in global asset allocation and cross-border capital management. The company focuses on two core areas—international trade and financial investment—and is committed to playing a pivotal role amid the ongoing transformation of the global economic landscape.

HKTC keenly identifies the opportunities presented by the reconfiguration of emerging industries, actively leverages Hong Kong’s unique role as a super connector, and adheres to highly compliant international operational standards to professionally guide China’s high-quality production capacity toward global deployment. We are not merely capital providers but also architects for industrial implementation—providing robust momentum for Chinese enterprises’ establishment and growth in overseas markets through innovative financial instruments and comprehensive capital services.

Especially in high-potential growth markets such as the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Africa, HKTC has established a robust resource network and localized service capabilities. Leveraging world-class trade hubs like the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) as strategic pivot points and capitalizing on its exceptional ecosystem that aggregates global resources, we assist China enterprises in overcoming geographical constraints to precisely align advanced production capacities with the economic development needs of host countries. Throughout this process, HKTC consistently adheres to the philosophy of “co-deliberation, co-construction, and shared benefits,” emphasizing deep integration with local economies to achieve long-term win-win outcomes for Chinese capital, Chinese technology, and host country development, thereby truly enabling Chinese production capacities to take root and flourish overseas.

In the future, HKTC will continue to collaborate with world-class partners such as DMCC to empower more enterprises to access the fastest-growing markets globally, serving as a vital financial bridge that facilitates seamless economic circulation between China and the world economy.

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TGT Technology at MWC 2026: Focus on Edge Intelligence to Build the “Hub” for Global Information Services in the AI Era

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SHANGHAI, July 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — From June 24 to 26, TGT Technology made its debut at the 2026 MWC Shanghai under the theme “AI-Empowered, Edge Intelligence,” showcasing its strategic transition from a “connectivity service provider” to a “leader in omnichannel intelligent connectivity solutions.” As a globally leading cloud communications (AIoT) service platform, TGT Technology is redefining the infrastructure landscape of the edge intelligence era.

TGT Technology’s booth remained consistently bustling, drawing significant attention from global customers, telecom operators, and industry partners.

Focusing on “Cloud Communications + Edge AI” to Build an Autonomously Evolving Intelligent Entity

“In the AI era, the efficiency of data flow determines the boundaries of intelligence,” said Mr. Henry Zhang, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of TGT Technology. Leveraging global connectivity data accumulated from tens of millions of endpoints, TGT Technology’s global cloud communications (AIoT) service platform is evolving from a passive connectivity pipeline into a “decision-making brain” with autonomous learning capabilities.

TGT has built a unique “cloud-edge collaboration” architecture: the cloud efficiently schedules massive amounts of data, while the edge performs real-time inference and decision-making at the endpoint, effectively addressing the three core challenges of latency, bandwidth, and privacy and security. Its proprietary vertical-domain agents can proactively sense scenario requirements, enabling end-to-end intelligence—from intelligent scheduling of network resources to dynamic optimization of connectivity strategies—and providing global enterprise customers with continuously evolving intelligent connectivity capabilities.

Deep integration of “cellular + satellite” expands coverage across land, air, and space

The large-scale implementation of edge intelligence begins with ubiquitous connectivity. Through strategic partnerships with leading global satellite operators, TGT Technology has established a layered connectivity architecture comprising “near-field Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, wide-area 4G/5G, and airspace MEO/LEO,” achieving continuous coverage from the ground to low altitudes and up to high altitudes.

vSIM/eSIM Technological Innovation: Connecting Millions of AI Devices

Through its independently developed vSIM/eSIM technology suite, the TGT platform has connected millions of AI devices, covering a diverse range of categories, including smartphones, portable mobile devices, smart wearables, in-vehicle devices, and industrial IoT gateways. As one of the few platforms in the industry to offer a complete technology suite—including CloudSIM, SoftSIM, eSIM, and iSIM—TGT Technology is emerging as a critical foundation for AI infrastructure.

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HashKey Exchange Launches New Flagship Crypto Trading App

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HONG KONG, July 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HashKey Holdings Limited (3887.HK), a comprehensive Asian digital asset group, announced a landmark global product and brand strategy launch with a new flagship Crypto Trading App featuring a “multi-site unification” model now made available to users.

The two previously separate applications (HashKey Exchange and HashKey Global) have been successfully merged into a single portal. Under strict compliance boundaries, this upgrade integrates core jurisdictional hubs including Hong Kong, Singapore, the Middle East (Dubai), and Bermuda. The company enters into a new phase of efficient synergy across core compliant markets in Asia and worldwide, serving as a key operational milestone for its core “Asia Connect” strategy at the product infrastructure layer.

In the early stages of the compliant virtual asset industry, licensed exchanges typically operated under regional “siloed” models due to varying legal and regulatory requirements across countries. The core of the “multi-site unification” lies in “unified entry, localized compliance.” Users can now download a single application to seamlessly manage their compliant accounts across the Hong Kong, Global, Singapore, or Middle East regions within the same App based on their respective KYC (Know Your Customer) and KYB (Know Your Business) credentials. While front-end interfaces are aggregated, underlying services remain strictly bound to local regulatory frameworks through rigorous localized management. Regional features within the App are accessible only to users meeting specific local criteria and users in unauthorized countries or regions cannot access restricted station features, streamlining user interaction paths while clearly adhering to compliance redlines.

With the official launch of the new App, HashKey Exchange has standardized its service dimensions for each site according to the latest local licensing qualifications. By adding and deeply integrating multi-regional sites, the platform offers investors a secure, compliant, and diversified global digital asset trading ecosystem.

HashKey Hong Kong (Base Hub): Focuses primarily on spot trading with robust OTC capabilities—supporting fiat on/off-ramps for 4 fiat currencies and around 40 digital assets. Additionally, it features a wealth management section covering various tokenized assets and compliant on-chain financial products, catering to both retail and Professional Investors (PI) with competitive asset allocation options.

HashKey Singapore: Focuses mainly on OTC block trading and supports opening same-name virtual accounts. Minimum OTC orders start at $10 USD, with single-transaction caps up to $50 million USD for corporate clients and $8 million USD for individual clients across 21 cryptocurrencies.

HashKey Middle East: Provides spot trading and proprietary brokerage services.

HashKey Global: Focuses on derivative trading scenarios, serving international compliant users while strictly isolating restricted local jurisdictions.

Alongside expanding its service footprint, the App has undergone comprehensive feature upgrades. The new system integrates a Web3 wallet service portal isolated from centralized exchange operations, offering users a compliant gateway to explore the on-chain ecosystem.

For institutional users seeking high-security asset allocation, the unified HashKey Exchange App delivers rigorous cybersecurity protection backed by multi-jurisdictional licensing. Driven by ongoing technical upgrades, the platform maintains industry-leading digital asset insurance coverage to safeguard a smooth and secure trading experience. From its roots in Hong Kong to deep anchors in financial hubs like Singapore and the Middle East, HashKey Exchange is weaving fragmented footholds into a seamless, fast, global compliant trading network. Moving forward, HashKey Exchange will continue using the Pan-Asian region as its core connection to expand the boundaries of financial infrastructure for compliant digital assets.

About HashKey Exchange

HashKey Exchange is a digital asset exchange under the listed company HashKey Holdings Limited (3887.HK), dedicated to setting new benchmarks for virtual asset exchanges in compliance, fund protection, and platform security. Hash Blockchain Limited (HashKey Exchange) is among the first batch of licensed retail virtual asset exchanges in Hong Kong. It currently holds Type 1 (Dealing in securities) and Type 7 (Providing automated trading services) licenses under the Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO), as well as the Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license under the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Ordinance (AMLO) granted by the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong. HashKey Exchange has obtained ISO 27001 (Information Security) and ISO 27701 (Data Privacy) management system certifications. In compliance with laws and regulations, HashKey Exchange does not provide services to users in Mainland China, the United States, and certain other jurisdictions.

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