After passing US$400,000 from 2,000 backers on its first day, the Japanese smart ring brand makes its international debut with a 5.19 mm-wide ring offering up to 10 days of battery life.

YOKOHAMA, Japan, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SOXAI Inc. today announced that its SOXAI RING X smart ring has surpassed US$635,200 in pledges from 2,868 backers within 72 hours of its Kickstarter launch, after attracting 2,000 backers and more than US$400,000 in its first 24 hours.

With more than 80,000 users, SOXAI is Japan’s No. 1 smart ring brand by cumulative app downloads[1]. SOXAI RING X marks the company’s international debut, bringing together a width of just 5.19 mm—the narrowest in its category[2]—and up to 10 days of battery life[3].

Led by founder and CEO Dr. Tatsuhiko Watanabe, a former researcher at ETH Zurich, SOXAI develops its hardware, software and data analysis technologies together.

Proven Power Efficiency, Now in a Slimmer Ring

Low-power design is one of SOXAI’s core engineering strengths. Its previous model, SOXAI RING 2, is already on the market and delivers up to 15 days of continuous use on a single charge—among the longest battery lives in the smart ring category.

SOXAI RING X builds on that experience, applying the company’s expertise in power-efficient hardware and software to a more compact design. Users can review their sleep and activity in the companion app.

Original Engineering, Japanese Manufacturing

SOXAI RING X is an original product developed by SOXAI, not a rebranded white-label device.

SOXAI designs the ring’s physical structure and functionality, developing its hardware, software and data analysis as a complete system. Manufacturing and testing are planned to take place in Japan, alongside ongoing data management and customer support.

A working prototype is already complete.

A Japanese Brand with a Focus on Sleep

Sleep has been central to SOXAI’s product development. Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare cites a 2021 survey in which Japan recorded the shortest average sleep duration among the 33 countries surveyed.

Joint research with the University of Tokyo and the University of Essex has examined sleep-stage estimation using heart rate and movement data from an earlier SOXAI RING model, with findings published in an academic journal. Studies of blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) measurement at rest and heart rate estimation during physical activity have also been published in academic journals.

These findings relate to earlier products and related technologies; they are not test results for SOXAI RING X.

From Japan to the World

The Kickstarter campaign is SOXAI’s first step toward bringing its experience in Japanese product development and manufacturing to an international audience. Backer demand will help guide the company’s rollout, including which countries and regions to prioritize.

Kickstarter Campaign Details

Project: SOXAI RING X: World’s Smallest, Up to 10-Day Battery
Campaign period: October 2, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. through October 10, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Japan Standard Time (UTC+9).
Project page: SOXAI RING X on Kickstarter

About SOXAI

SOXAI Inc. is a smart ring company based in Yokohama, Japan, led by founder and CEO Dr. Tatsuhiko Watanabe. With more than 80,000 users, SOXAI combines expertise in low-power hardware design, software and data analysis to help people better understand their sleep, activity and everyday well-being.

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From January to August 2026, roughly one in every seven dollars sent through this corridor moved through Bitso’s infrastructure.

MEXICO CITY, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bitso, Latin America’s leading digital financial services company, processed 14.7% of all remittances sent from the United States to Mexico in the first eight months of 2026, based on Banco de México (Banxico) figures. The result reflects the growth of Bitso Business, the company’s B2B payments unit.

Unlike a traditional direct-to-consumer remittance service, Bitso operates as part of the infrastructure that enables remittance companies and other financial providers to move money between the United States and Mexico. Its technology uses digital assets and stablecoins as rails to transfer value across borders and settle in local currency, reducing the friction of moving money internationally.

Remittances are one of Mexico’s main sources of foreign currency and account for about 4% of GDP. According to Banxico, Mexico received US$41.8 billion in remittances between January and August 2026, up 2.2% year over year. Of that total, 99.1% (US$41.4 billion) arrived through electronic transfers.

In 2024, Bitso estimated it was processing more than 10% of US–Mexico corridor volume through Bitso Business and the companies that use its technology for international payments.

“Close to 15% of US–Mexico remittances now run through our infrastructure. That shows digital assets are no longer a niche technology. They are becoming part of the financial infrastructure that moves money in Latin America. Most people receiving a remittance never see the technology behind it. What matters is that their money arrives faster, more efficiently and more securely,” said Felipe Vallejo, CEO of Bitso Mexico.

About Bitso

Bitso is Latin America’s leading digital financial services group, serving more than 10 million users and over 2,000 institutional clients through a regulated financial infrastructure built for the digital economy.
Through its ecosystem of specialized companies, including Nvío, Nvierte, and Juno, Bitso provides consumers with access to digital assets, equities, and investment products, while enabling businesses and financial institutions to process local and cross-border payments at scale.
Founded in 2014, Bitso operates across North, Central, and South America and Europe.

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SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AKEEYO, a brand of dash cams and ride cameras for cars, motorcycles and bikes, will exhibit at the Global Sources Hong Kong Shows this October. At the show, AKEEYO will present its new 711Air alongside the AKY-710Lite, AKY-730Pro, NV-X2, XPRO and 750Lite for global buyers, distributors and media.

For AKEEYO, Global Sources Hong Kong is the right stage to introduce the 711Air. Buyers and brand owners can handle the 80g body and try one-touch recording in person, and dealers interested in partnering with AKEEYO are welcome to fill out the inquiry form at link.

Products on Display

New: 711Air, a lightweight dash cam for two-wheel riders, built for helmet wear, designed to be light, long-lasting and easy to use.

Long battery life: an 1800mAh battery supports 8-10 hours of continuous recording.Ultra-light design: at only 80g, it is barely noticeable when worn with a helmet.One-touch recording: a single press starts recording, and motor (haptic) feedback confirms power on/off and recording status without looking at the device.AOV long-duration monitoring: supports up to 36 hours of monitoring.Connected and upgradeable: 2.4G Wi-Fi, companion app and OTA firmware updates.

Also on display

AKY-730Pro: AKEEYO’s flagship 4K touchscreen camera for motorcycles and bicycles.AKY-710Lite: a long-battery-life camera for riders who record on longer trips.750Lite: the endurance specialist for long-haul touring and all-day delivery, recording up to 24 hours at 1080p and monitoring for up to 120 hours in AOV mode.NV-X2: a next-generation night vision dash cam with dual 2K lenses and large F1.0 front and F1.7 rear apertures, built to capture clear footage after dark.XPRO: built for select Toyota RAV4 models, replacing the original mirror housing with a factory-style 4K dash cam. Custom-fit solutions are also available for popular vehicle models across different markets.

Visit AKEEYO at Global Sources 2026

Show: Global Sources Consumer Electronics & Global Sources Electronic ComponentsDates: October 11-14, 2026Venue: 1st Floor, AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong KongAKEEYO Booth: 5D12

About AKEEYO

AKEEYO designs dash cams and ride cameras for cars, motorcycles and bicycles, built for real road conditions with 4K capture, weatherproof construction, and app-based control.

Website: www.akeeyo.com

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