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CityUHK ranked No.1 in Hong Kong in Nature Index 2026 Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Supplement

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HONG KONG, Aug. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) has achieved another significant milestone in global research excellence. Following its earlier achievement of ranking 38th globally and 1st in Hong Kong in the “Nature Index 2026 Chemistry Supplement”, CityUHK has reached new heights in the Nature Index. It secures a place among the “Leading 200 Institutions” and is ranked 41st worldwide and 1st in Hong Kong in the latest “Nature Index 2026 Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Supplement”, demonstrating its strong research performance and growing international influence in nanoscience and nanotechnology.

The ranking evaluates institutions based on their article share in top journals in the nanoscience and nanotechnology fields in 2025. CityUHK achieved an Article Share of 81.19 and an Article Count of 256. These results underscore CityUHK’s leadership in producing high-quality research published in the world’s most prestigious scientific journals.

The achievement reflects CityUHK’s sustained commitment to advancing frontier research and innovation. Through its interdisciplinary research ecosystem, the University has established itself as a leading centre for pioneering research in nanomaterials, advanced manufacturing, energy technologies, biomedical engineering and other emerging areas enabled by nanoscience and nanotechnology. Notably, CityUHK is the only university in Hong Kong ranked among the global top 50 across three reputable international rankings*: ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) 2025, U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Subject Rankings 2026–2027, and the Nature Index 2026 Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Supplement.

The Nature Index Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Supplement showcases the world’s leading institutions advancing nanoscience and nanotechnology, a field that is driving breakthroughs ranging from programmable RNA architectures to next-generation materials for energy and healthcare applications. As researchers increasingly harness the unique properties of materials at the nanoscale to address some of society’s most pressing challenges, the ranking recognises institutions making significant contributions to discoveries that are shaping the future.

Looking ahead, CityUHK will continue to nurture outstanding talent, foster interdisciplinary collaboration and pursue groundbreaking research that drives scientific progress and delivers lasting benefits for the world.

*Note: In the GRAS 2025 and the U.S. News & World Report Best Global Universities Subject Rankings 2026–2027, CityUHK was ranked 16th and 8th in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology globally, respectively, also securing the top position in Hong Kong in both rankings.

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Samson Mak, Communications and Institutional Research Office, CityUHK (Tel: 3442 5406)

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Acer Reports Revenues for July at NT$26.90 Billion and Year-to-July at NT$184.63 Billion; Both Marking 13-Year Highs for the Same Period

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TAIPEI, Aug. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Acer Inc. (TWSE: 2353) announced its consolidated revenues for July at NT$26.90 billion, up 21.9% year-on-year (YoY). Year-to-July consolidated revenues reached NT$184.63 billion with 23.1% YoY growth. In both July and year-to-July, Acer achieved record revenue highs in 13 years for the same period. Highlights include desktop PCs which grew 30.6% in July and 36.7% year-to-July, YoY, mainly due to AI usage.

Other highlights include:

Revenues from PCs grew 20.1% YoY year-to-JulyRevenues from gaming businesses grew 7.2% YoY year-toJulyRevenues from the commercial line[1] grew 36.0% YoY year-to-July

Acer’s strategy to expand multiple business engines continued to gain momentum. Total revenues from businesses other than personal computers[2] and displays grew over 34.3% YoY, year-to-July, which contributed 35.1% of the group’s total revenues year-to-July. Among businesses under incubation, Acer ITS Inc. revenue grew 63.5% and Acer Fashion Inc. revenue grew 20.0% YoY, year-to-July.

[1] Acer’s commercial products, excluding Chromebooks
[2] Personal computers business includes desktops and notebooks

About Acer

Founded in 1976, Acer is one of the world’s top technology companies with a presence in more than 160 countries. The company continues to evolve by embracing innovation across its offerings, which include computers and displays, while branching out to new businesses. Acer is also committed to sustainable growth, exploring new opportunities that align with its environmental and social responsibilities. The Acer Group employs nearly 12,000 employees that contribute to the research, design, marketing, sales and support of products, solutions, and services that break barriers between people and technology. Visit www.acer.com for more information.

© 2026 Acer Inc. All rights reserved. Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and/or service marks, indicated or otherwise, are the property of their respective owners. All offers subject to change without notice or obligation and may not be available through all sales channels. Prices listed are manufacturer suggested retail prices and may vary by location. Applicable sales tax extra.

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Steering into the AI Era: Todd Rebner Appointed as Veritium’s Chief Technology Officer

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Veritium has appointed Todd Rebner as its new Chief Technology Officer to advance its cloud and AI infrastructure strategy. Rebner joins the company with extensive experience in scaling technology businesses, including previous roles as Chief AI Officer at Propeller Industries and leadership positions at Datavail. In his new role, he will focus on modernizing infrastructure, optimizing operations through advanced AI integration, and enhancing client satisfaction by implementing proactive, transparent systems.

MECHANICSBURG, Pa., Aug. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — As modern businesses move core operations to the Cloud, the demand for resilient, high-scale global infrastructure has never been higher. Today, Veritium is announcing a major leap forward in its growth strategy by hiring Todd Rebner as Chief Technology Officer. In this strategic role, Rebner will oversee company operations, focusing on modernizing infrastructure, driving operational efficiency and increasing customer satisfaction through proactive, transparent communication.

The future I see isn’t one where every company runs AI experiments; it’s one where a smaller number own AI infrastructure trustworthy enough to carry the business. Getting there can’t require a client to gamble first, so we design and build at no cost and take only a portion of production run costs.

Rebner brings a proven track record of scaling technology businesses to Veritium, most recently serving as Chief AI Officer at Propeller Industries, where he designed production-level AI security guardrails, agentic systems, and financial automation architectures. Before that, he founded and built AdvancedEPM Consulting Inc. into a multi-million Oracle Platinum Partner—eventually acquired by Datavail, where he served as Vice President overseeing advanced analytics, cloud engineering, and enterprise data governance, while earning the prestigious Oracle ACE designation.

“The future I see isn’t one where every company runs AI experiments; it’s one where a smaller number own AI infrastructure trustworthy enough to carry the business. Getting there can’t require a client to gamble first, so we design and build at no cost and take only a portion of production run costs; we’re paid for what survives production, not for what gets proposed,” Rebner said.

In his new role, Rebner will integrate advanced AI directly into day-to-day workflows to optimize efficiency and accelerate delivery speeds. He will drive optimization practices and procedures in client management, reducing duplication and triplication in effort. Then he will assist and empower teams to work faster and smarter with an AI-centered tech stack, streamlining all technical services to deliver maximum value and long-term scalable growth for both Veritium and its clients.

Drawing upon his expertise developing and implementing agentic systems, Rebner will introduce proactive monitoring to predict and mitigate system issues before they occur. This further extends the customer-first business model that Veritium was founded on.

Veritium CEO, Matt White, said, “Bringing Todd on board as Chief Technology Officer marks a pivotal moment in Veritium’s evolution. Todd doesn’t just build tech; he architectures systems built on trust, efficiency, and real-world performance. As AI shifts from an experimental tool to the backbone of enterprise infrastructure, Todd’s proven track record and strategic foresight will be instrumental in positioning Veritium at the absolute forefront of this transformation.”

About Veritium

Veritium was founded on a simple premise: the traditional Managed Services Provider (MSP) model is broken. Built to be the exact opposite of legacy providers, Veritium eliminates the barriers that prevent businesses from getting the dedicated Cloud support they deserve. By offering zero upfront costs, billing for outcomes not hours, and 24/7/365 monitoring, Veritium redefines the MSP model. Rather than just offering services, Veritium invests in true business partnerships from day one. For more information, visit veritium.com

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Reliance Digital Brings Digital India Sale Crazy Offers (D.I.S.C.O.)

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Enjoy exciting Independence Day Sale Offers with exchange bonuses up to ₹10,000, savings up to ₹30,000 through bank cards, paper finance & UPI, flat 50% off on the second product, and great deals across smartphones, TVs, laptops, home appliances, and accessories until 16th August.

MUMBAI, India, Aug. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Reliance Digital, India’s largest consumer electronics retailer, has launched D.I.S.C.O. (Digital India Sale Crazy Offers), a refreshed identity for its iconic Digital India Sale. Running till 16 August across Reliance Digital stores, RelianceDigital.in and MyJio Stores, the campaign brings irresistible offers across smartphones, TVs, laptops, home appliances and more.

Bringing together some of the season’s best deals on consumer electronics and appliances, the sale offers enhanced exchange value on old products, exchange bonuses of up to ₹10,000 on select electronics, a flat 50% off on the purchase of a second product, discounts of up to ₹30,000 through bank cards, paper finance and UPI, and a complimentary one-year extended warranty during the sale.

Whether someone’s planning to upgrade their smartphone, TV, laptop or home appliances, there’s never been a better time to do it. India’s biggest electronics sale just got its groove on.

Here’s a look at some of the irresistible D.I.S.C.O. offers:

Smartphones & Accessories: Whether customers are looking for an affordable 4G smartphone starting at ₹10,999, a 5G smartphone from ₹13,999, or premium flagship devices including iPhones and foldables priced up to ₹2 lakh, Reliance Digital has options across every price segment. Customers can also enjoy up to 30 months No Cost EMI, exchange bonuses of up to ₹10,000 on select smartphones, 5% off on UPI payments for earbuds, headphones, Bluetooth speakers, wearables and mobile accessories, and a flat 50% off on select Bluetooth speakers, earbuds and power banks with purchases worth ₹10,000 or more.

Home Appliances: Planning a kitchen makeover? Save 5% on one Small Domestic Appliance, 10% on two, and 15% on three or more products. Upgrade your home entertainment with 65-inch 4K UHD Google TVs starting at ₹39,990, and choose from refrigerators starting at ₹12,990 (Single Door), ₹18,990 (Double Door), ₹39,990 (Side-by-Side) and ₹74,990 (French Door), with added benefits under the Upgrade & Upscale program. Customers can also bring home a Washer Dryer starting at ₹55,990 with freebies worth ₹18,000.

Laptops: Get a FREE 1+2 Years Extended Warranty and Exchange Benefits up to ₹5,000 on Laptops Starting at Just ₹42,999.**

About Reliance Digital:

Reliance Digital is one of India’s leading consumer electronics retail chains, with a presence in over 850 cities through 700 large-format stores and 900 My Jio stores. It offers more than 300 national and international brands and over 5,000 products, giving customers a wide choice of the latest technology at competitive prices.

The brand serves shoppers across online and offline channels and is supported by trained staff who guide customers in selecting the right products. For after-sales support, Reliance Digital provides end-to-end service through Reliance resQ, its ISO 9001-certified service arm available throughout the week.

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