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SEMIFIVE Secures USD 52 Million AI Accelerator Contract with U.S. Fabless Company, Validating End-to-End ASIC Model in North America

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First Spec Hand-off project in North America marks SEMIFIVE’s largest single contract to date Next-generation data center AI chip to integrate LPDDR6, PCIe Gen5, and Big Die technologies Tape-out targeted for the first half of 2027, followed by global mass production beginning in 2028

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SEMIFIVE, a leading global provider of custom AI semiconductor (ASIC) solutions, announced today that it has signed a contract worth approximately KRW 70.3 billion (USD 52 million) with a U.S.-based AI fabless company to develop a next-generation AI inference accelerator.

The project marks SEMIFIVE’s first “Spec Hand-off” engagement in the North American market. The contract alone represents more than 40% of the company’s total orders of KRW 168.4 billion in 2025 and approximately 60% of the KRW 118.9 billion in new orders secured during the first half of 2026, making it SEMIFIVE’s largest single contract to date. This major project win strengthens SEMIFIVE’s presence in North America while reinforcing its technological competitiveness in the global custom AI semiconductor (ASIC) market.

Under SEMIFIVE’s Spec Hand-off model, customers only need to provide their key performance requirements and specifications. SEMIFIVE takes full responsibility for the entire development process, including detailed design, software development, packaging, testing, and mass production. Unlike conventional turnkey engagements, in which customers typically complete the chip design before outsourcing subsequent implementation and manufacturing processes, SEMIFIVE takes the lead from an earlier stage of chip development.

Specialized ASIC companies are playing a broader role from the requirements stage across the global custom semiconductor market. Major technology companies including Google and Amazon, for example, have worked with semiconductor companies such as Broadcom and Marvell to develop their own AI silicon.

For this project, SEMIFIVE will integrate advanced technologies to deliver the high memory bandwidth and data processing performance required for large-scale AI model inference while reducing power consumption and total cost of ownership (TCO). The accelerator will adopt LPDDR6, a next-generation low-power DRAM technology, to reduce memory-related power consumption, along with PCIe Gen5 to minimize bottlenecks in high-volume data transfers. Drawing on its experience with multiple Big Die projects of up to 800 mm², SEMIFIVE also plans to implement an architecture designed to deliver both high compute throughput and operational stability.

Following tape-out in the first half of 2027, the two companies plan to begin global mass production in 2028, targeting global hyperscalers and cloud service providers (CSPs).

“As the AI inference market continues to expand rapidly, demand is accelerating for custom silicon optimized for each customer’s services and workloads,” said Brandon Cho, CEO and Co-founder of SEMIFIVE. “By successfully commercializing this next-generation inference accelerator and improving the economics of large-scale AI models, we aim to establish SEMIFIVE as an essential custom silicon development partner for the global hyperscale infrastructure market.”

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AsiaPay Pilot Launches Voice Pay for merchants in Asia

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An AI-Powered UI for Smarter Convenient Payments

HONG KONG, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AsiaPay, a leading digital payment service and technology provider in Asia, announced on 23 September 2026 the pilot  launch of Voice Pay, an AI-powered voice payment experience that lets consumers speak into their mobile device and instruct payment using their preferred payment method — from digital wallets to cards. Voice Pay brings secure, hands-free checkout to everyday commerce, making payments faster, more accessible and more intuitive for consumers while helping merchants increase conversions and reduce friction.

With Voice Pay, customers can confirm purchases through natural speech on their mobile phone or other supported device. Behind the scenes, AsiaPay connects the voice instruction to the customer’s chosen payment method, while its intelligent payment engine manages authentication, routing, fraud protection and processing.

With the voice payments market set to nearly double from $10.9 billion in 2025 to $22.7 billion by 2030, and 81% of consumers already using voice technology weekly, early adopters are recovering 35% of abandoned carts via AI voice agents. As the payments industry shifts from static rules to adaptive AI, AsiaPay is embedding further intelligence into fraud scoring and routing.

“The way consumers shop is changing – and so is the way payments are processed behind the scenes,” said Joseph Chan, CEO of AsiaPay. “With Voice Pay, we are giving merchants a voice front-end to an AI-powered payment interface that reduces friction for customers and improves economics for businesses. In an industry where payment networks and PSPs are racing to embed AI into their infrastructure and service, Voice Pay is AsiaPay’s answer paving the way for agentic commerce.”

AsiaPay Voice Pay is built for immediate use. Existing AsiaPay merchants can unlock this new user experience instantly with Zero-Code Enablement—requiring no development effort or system changes. For new merchants, the API-based gateway integration ensures smooth deployment across leading eCommerce platforms, supporting multi-wallet compatibility including Apple Pay, Google Pay, WeChat Pay, Alipay, and Octopus and others in Asia, with built-in biometric and tokenized security.

About AsiaPay

Founded in 2000, AsiaPay, a premier digital payment service and technology solution provider, strives to bring advanced, secure, integrated, and cost-effective electronic payment processing solutions and services to banks, corporations, and e-Businesses in the worldwide market, covering an array of prevailing international credit card, debit card, prepaid card, net banking, wallets, BNPL and QR code payment.

Headquartered in Hong Kong SAR, AsiaPay also offers its professional advanced digital payment service and solution consultancy, and quality local service support from its 17 offices across the Asia Pacific region including Australia, Thailand, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Mainland China, Taiwan region, Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia and India.

For more information, please visit www.asiapay.com.

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Segway Powersports Brings Latin American and Canadian Media and Creators from Factory Floor to Real-World Terrain

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CHANGZHOU, China, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Segway Powersports hosted 14 media representatives and creators from Canada, Chile, Peru, Panama, Brazil and Argentina from September 14–19 for the SEGWAY POWERSPORTS CHINA TOUR-2026 LATAM & CANADA EDITION, an immersive program connecting behind-the-scenes manufacturing insights with a full-lineup off-road riding experience.

The program began at Segway Powersports’ manufacturing facility in Changzhou, China, where participants explored production, assembly, vehicle testing and final inspection. The visit offered a closer look at the manufacturing processes, quality controls and traceability practices behind Segway Powersports vehicles.

The experience then moved to Keping County in Aksu, Xinjiang, where participants took the full Segway Powersports lineup across desert terrain, gravel sections and water crossings. Driving multiple models in varied conditions allowed them to experience power delivery, handling, terrain capability and comfort firsthand—connecting what they had seen on the production line with how the vehicles perform in real-world environments.

Beyond the factory and riding experience, the program created a two-way exchange between Segway Powersports and its international guests. Participants shared perspectives on local riding environments, user expectations and product needs directly with the brand’s marketing, product, R&D and after-sales teams, bringing insights from six markets into the discussion.

“Seeing how a vehicle is built is one thing; experiencing it in real terrain is another,” said Ethan Zhang, Vice President of Marketing & Sales at Segway Powersports. “By bringing these experiences together, we want media and creators to understand our products more completely. At the same time, their local perspectives help us better understand what riders in different markets really need.”

Segway Powersports plans to extend similar programs to more markets, strengthening relationships with media and creators while bringing real-world perspectives into ongoing product and service development.

About Segway Powersports

Segway is a global leader in micro-mobility, powersports, and consumer robotics, known for its innovation and user-focused products. Segway Powersports focuses specifically on the design and manufacturing of next-generation powersports vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and side-by-side vehicles (SxS) for both utility and sport applications. As a high-tech enterprise, Segway Powersports integrates a superior supply chain with its own manufacturing capabilities, managing the full lifecycle of its products – from R&D and production to sales and after-sales service.

For more information, please visit https://powersports.segway.com

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Tineco Unveils Massive Savings on Floor Cleaner Range with up to 60% Off for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days

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The global #1 in wet and dry hard floor cleaning delivers big savings for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days

SYDNEY, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Tineco, the global #1 leader in wet and dry hard floor cleaning, is giving Australian shoppers the opportunity to save up to 60% off across its range of wet & dry floor cleaners and stick vacuums as part of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days from 29th September to 5th October 2026.

With spring cleaning on the minds of many home-loving Aussies and the holiday season fast approaching, Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is the perfect opportunity for Australians to upgrade their cleaning routine with the latest wet & dry floor cleaners from Tineco to refresh their homes, tackle the mess that comes with everyday living, and get ahead of cleaning jobs in preparation for summer entertaining at home.

From today through to Sunday, 5th October, Tineco is offering up to 60% OFF select Amazon models that feature Tineco’s proprietary HyperSteam, HyperStretch and FlashDry self-cleaning technologies, giving shoppers the opportunity to upgrade their home cleaning routine with Tineco’s smart cleaning technologies for less.

Tineco’s models on sale for this year’s Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Sale include:

($579 OFF) FLOOR ONE S9 Artist – NOW $619.99 (RRP $1,199) – 48% off($230 OFF) FLOOR ONE i7 Stretch Steam – NOW $569 (RRP $799) – 29% off($599 OFF) FLOOR ONE Switch S7 Stretch – NOW $599.99 (RRP $1199) – 50% off($539 OFF) FLOOR ONE Stretch S6 – NOW $359.99 (RRP $899) – 60% off ($270 OFF) PURE ONE Station 5 – NOW $529 (RRP $799) – 34% off ($340 OFF) Carpet One Cruiser – NOW $659 (RRP $999) – 34% off

Tineco says: “Now is a great time to give your home a refresh, particularly as we head towards the busy holiday season. With up to 60% off selected products, Tineco’s Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Sale gives Australians the opportunity to make big savings on smarter cleaning solutions.

“Whether Australians are looking to tackle a seasonal deep clean or simply make everyday cleaning easier, our range addresses the pain points of cleaning at home by integrating innovative features that make the job easier and quicker.”

The Cleaning Innovations that Set Tineco Apart

Tineco’s wet & dry floor cleaning range delivers deep cleaning, hygienic floor cleaning and minimal maintenance for consumers thanks to the brand’s innovative cleaning technologies including:

HyperSteam Technology: Tineco’s models featuring HyperSteam Technology only use super-heated steam to sanitise and disinfect floor surfaces. – all without the use of harsh chemicals. It’s an eco-friendly way to reduce chemical use in the home while also being gentler on the environment.MHCBS (Maintain Hygiene Clean Brush System) Technology, which uses a floating scraper to continuously wash and rinse the roller brush with fresh water during cleaning, while helping prevent hair and debris from becoming tangled around the brush. This makes a significant difference in the effectiveness of the floor clean, with only clean water used at all times of the cleaning process.iLoop Smart Sensor Technology: Automatically detects dirt and adjusts suction power and water flow.  HyperStretch Technology: 180° lay-flat design that fully reclines to make it easy to get into hard-to-reach places – giving dust nowhere to hide.FlashDry self-cleaning: With the push of one button the appliance cleans itself from the rollers to the brush in just 5 minutes.

Tineco’s Line-Up of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days include:

The Tineco FLOOR ONE S9 Artist (RRP $1,199, now $619.99 – 48% OFF) is a next-generation wet and dry floor cleaner designed to elevate everyday home cleaning with intelligent performance and effortless handling. Featuring SmoothDrive Technology, it delivers seamless 360° manoeuvrability, allowing users to glide forward, backward, and around tight corners with minimal effort. Powered by Tineco’s iLoop Smart Sensor Technology, the S9 Artist automatically detects dirt levels and adjusts suction power and water flow in real time for a precise, efficient clean every time. Its advanced all-in-one functionality vacuums and washes simultaneously, tackling everything from fine dust to sticky spills in a single pass. With a sleek, ultra-slim 180° lay-flat design, the S9 Artist easily reaches under furniture and into tight spaces, while its self-cleaning system ensures hygienic maintenance at the touch of a button.

Featuring Tineco’s premium HyperSteam Technology, the FLOOR ONE i7 Stretch Steam (RRP $799, now $569 – 29% OFF) uses super-heated steam (up to 140℃ and reaching the floor at no less than 99℃) to dissolve stubborn grease, stains and sticky residue from floor surfaces. The 180° lay-flat design effortlessly reaches low areas, enabling the cleaning of hidden dust at heights as low as 13 cm. An 80-min run time allows for whole-house cleaning on a single charge and FlashDry self-cleaning makes post-use clean up quick and easy.

Tineco’s FLOOR ONE Switch S7 Stretch (RRP $1,199, now $599 – 50% OFF) is a 5-in-1 multi-function cleaner that features a SwitchPro Motor to switch between floor washer and vacuum for whole-house cleaning on the go. DualBlock Anti-Tangle design and ZeroTangle Brush design targets hair messes and pet fur with ease and prevents tangling. An upgraded FlashDry self-cleaning system uses fresh water heated to 85°C to effectively dissolve stains from the pipe to the brush roller after use and the 85°C hot air effectively dries every part of the machine.

The Tineco FLOOR ONE Stretch S6 (RRP $899, now $359 – 60% OFF) cleans up wet and dry messes in one step and offers Dual-sided Edge Cleaning to get close up to skirtings and walls. Its 45° swivel design helps easily manoeuvre around furniture such as chairs and table legs and combined with a lay-flat design that reduces to just 13cm to get under low furniture, the Stretch S6 has daily spot cleaning covered. The inclusion of Tineco’s signature FlashDry self-cleaning system that uses 70° fresh water and air to clean and dry from the pipes to the rollers means hands-free maintenance and an appliance that is always at the ready for its next task.

Tineco’s PURE ONE Station 5 (RRP $799, now $529 – 34% OFF) automatically self-cleans and recharges when returned to its station, saving users time and hassle of after-use cleaning. This model features full-path self-cleaning meaning the brush, tube, filter and dustbin are thoroughly cleaned after each use. Its Station Dura-cyclone System features multiple cyclones and a self-cleaning HEPA filter to maintain strong, consistent suction power over time, and a unique brush head design, combined with a wider tube and a larger connection port inside the vacuum, allows the Station5 to easily pick up large debris without clogging.

Tineco’s Carpet One Cruiser (RRP $999, now $659 – 34% OFF) is a carpet cleaner developed to make everyday carpet care at home both effortless and effective. The Carpet One Cruiser integrates SmoothPower Technology and bi-directional assist-wheels which improve maneuverability across carpeted surfaces. Combined with a repositioned water tank, less effort is required by the user to push and pull the appliance during the carpet cleaning process. It also incorporates clever high temperature PowerDry Technology that extracts water powerfully and dries washed carpets with 75°C heated air to accelerate the drying process. It reduces drying time by 50% or more compared to traditional models, helping to prevent mould and mildew and allowing carpeted areas to be used sooner. The Carpet One Cruiser also includes additional cleaning tools for spot cleaning. For hands-free maintenance, the Carpet One Cruiser features Tineco’s proprietary FlashDry Technology – an automatic, two-minute self-cleaning cycle that flushes the brush, suction inlet, and roller cover, followed by a five-minute 55°C flash drying cycle that completely dries each component, preventing odours. Plus, iLoop Smart Sensors to automatically adjust water flow and suction power based on the level of dirt and debris detected.

Tineco’s Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sales are available at www.amazon.com.au/tineco from 29th September to 5th October 2026. To learn more about Tineco’s Amazon range of intelligent stick vacuums, floor washers, and carpet cleaners, visit www.amazon.com.au/tineco

Imagery and Videos

FLOOR ONE S9 Artist imagery and videos can be found HEREFLOOR ONE i7 Stretch Steam imagery and videos can be found HEREFLOOR ONE Switch S7 Stretch imagery and videos can be found HEREFLOOR ONE Stretch S6 imagery and videos can be found HEREPURE ONE Station 5 imagery and videos can be found HERECarpet One Cruiser imagery and videos can be found HERE

Tineco’s focus on innovative cleaning technologies has seen the brand recognised by Euromonitor International as the World’s No. 1 household wet and dry vacuum cleaner brand for four consecutive years.*

Tineco has always been committed to a user-centric approach to innovation and believes technology should serve a purpose: addressing even the smallest needs in everyday life. By bringing advanced technology into the ordinary moments of daily living, Tineco transforms innovation into practical, meaningful experiences. Tineco focuses on understanding the real-life problems and unmet needs of consumers and strives to deliver improvements in efficiency, well-being, and enjoyment.

Tineco has received more than 200 awards worldwide, spanning three key areas: product innovation, industrial design, and brand value. Tineco holds the title of #1 wet & dry floor cleaner brand on Amazon in Australia. Tineco products are trusted by more than 24 million households worldwide, with the brand’s range available in approximately 30 countries and regions, including Australia, New Zealand, North America, Europe and across Asia. Tineco ranks in the Top 50 companies worldwide for the iF Design Ranking 2022–2026, with 19 iF Design award-winning projects, and its wet & dry floor cleaner range has been recognised at Good Housekeeping’s 2026 Cleaning Awards, IFA 2025 and CES 2026.

ABOUT TINECO

Tineco (“tin-co”) was founded in 1998 with its first product launch as a vacuum cleaner and, in 2019, pioneered the first-ever smart vacuum. Today, the brand has evolved into a global leader in intelligent appliances spanning floor care, kitchen, and personal care categories. With a growing user base of over 24 million households and availability in approximately 30 countries worldwide, Tineco remains committed to its brand vision of making life easier through smart technology and continuous innovation. For more information, visit https://au.tineco.com/  

*Source: Euromonitor International (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.; measured in terms of the brand’s global retail sales volume (in units) of household wet & dry vacuum cleaners in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. Household wet & dry vacuum cleaners are defined as household cleaners that dispense clean water (or cleaning solution) to wash hard floors and vacuum the dirty water and debris thereafter. Based on research completed in March 2026.

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