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KUAISHOU GAMING WINS AT THE HONOR OF KINGS WORLD CUP AT ESPORTS WORLD CUP 2026 AS PACKED GLOBAL ESPORTS SEASON HITS FULL SWING

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Kuaishou Gaming (KSG) have won the prestigious Honor of Kings World Cup at Esports World Cup 2026 (KWC at EWC26), taking home the lion’s share of the $3,000,000 prize pool The 2026 Honor of Kings esports season is in full swing with the second half of the year set to feature the Honor of Kings International Championship, Esports Nations Cup, Asian Games, and much more 

PARIS, Aug. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Honor of Kings World Cup at the Esports World Cup 2026 (KWC at EWC26) has officially concluded with Kuaishou Gaming (KSG) emerging victorious in a close Grand Final. The tournament marked a landmark moment, with Honor of Kings and Arena of Valor teams competing on an international stage for the first time at the Esports World Cup. 

Kuaishou Gaming defeated AG.AL 4:3 to claim the championship, with the final going all the way to the ultimate battle. KSG.JuHao was crowned FMVP after a standout performance in the Grand Final. In the third-place match, Geekay Esports swept ROC Esports 3:0.

“With an increasingly diverse international tournament calendar, deeper cross-regional competition and the global reach of the Esports World Cup, Honor of Kings is evolving. It is becoming a catalyst for the growth of mobile esports worldwide, connecting players, regions and communities to shape the future of a truly global mobile esports ecosystem. ” said Jackie Huang, Head of Honor of Kings Global Esports, TiMi L1 Studio, Tencent Games.

A Strong First Half of 2026

The first half of 2026 has seen Honor of Kings continue to expand its competitive ecosystem, creating more opportunities for players at every level. The season kicked off with NOVA Esports claiming victory at the Honor of Kings Invitational Season 4 (KIS4), while the Honor of Kings Women’s Series 3 (KWS3) ran alongside the event, with HYVE All Star emerging victorious after an impressive tournament run.

With the Honor of Kings World Cup now concluded, the action continues into a packed second half of the year, with regional, international and grassroots competitions set to take place across the globe before the season culminates at the 2026 Honor of Kings International Championship (KIC2026).

The Road Ahead: Honor of Kings Esports in the Second Half of 2026

2026 Honor of Kings International Championship (KIC2026)

The year will culminate in the 2026 Honor of Kings International Championship (KIC2026) in December, bringing together the world’s 16 best teams for another premier global showdown.

KIC2026 will provide one of the year’s biggest stages for international competition, as teams battle for global glory and the chance to close out 2026 as Honor of Kings world champions.

Asian Games & Esports Nations Cup (ENC)

The Asian Games 2026, taking place from September 27–28 in Nagoya, will feature Honor of Kings as an official medal event, marking another milestone in esports’ integration into the global sporting landscape.

Later in the year, Honor of Kings at 2026 Esports Nations Cup (Short name: HOK at ENC 26) will take place from November 24–29 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, bringing together 24 teams from around the world. Both events will celebrate national pride, allowing players to represent their countries and compete for international glory.

Regional Professional Leagues & Honor of Kings Women’s Series (KWS)

Regional Professional Leagues will enter their Fall season, with teams battling across the Indonesia Kings Laga (IKL), Malaysia Honor of Kings League (MKL), Philippine Kings League (PKL), Honor of Kings Brazil Championship (CHOKBR), and Honor of Kings Major League (KML).

The Honor of Kings Women’s Series 4 (KWS4) will run from September to October alongside the Fall Leagues, with more than 36 teams expected to compete before an offline final. The KWS4 World Championship will follow in December alongside KIC2026.

Regional Grassroots Tournaments & Campus Tournaments

Grassroots and campus competition will continue in the second half of 2026, including the Honor of Kings Open Series. The Honor of Kings Open Series Split 6 ran across July and August, serving as the pathway to the Regional Pro Leagues. 

The HOK Campus Series (KCS) will also run from August to October across Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia, with more than 30,000 participants expected. Meanwhile, the HOK Campus Series Future (KCS Future) will take place from July to November at more than 16 secondary schools across Indonesia, attracting more than 2,400 participants and offering a total prize pool of over IDR 60 million.

For more information on Honor of Kings esports news and updates, be sure to follow the game’s official social channels:

Instagram:@HoK Esports
Facebook: @HoK Global Esports
X: @HoK Esports
YouTube: @HoK Esports
Twitch: @HoK Esports
TikTok:@HoK Esports

About Honor of Kings

Developed by TiMi Studio Group, Honor of Kings has become the world’s most-played MOBA. In 2025, the combined MAU of Honor of Kings titles surpassed 260 million. Featuring highly detailed and diverse character and battlefield design plus music created by world renowned composers including Hans Zimmer, Joe Hisaishi, and Howard Shore, Honor of Kings immerses players in a unique and colorful universe. Honor of Kings prides itself on being free to play and fair to win, with success determined by players’ skills and tactics. Honor of Kings is also home to a thriving esports ecosystem supporting competitive play from grassroots amateurs to elite professionals. To learn more about Honor of Kings, follow on Twitter, Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, TikTok or visit the official website of Honor of Kings.

About Level Infinite

Level Infinite is Tencent’s global games brand, dedicated to delivering engaging and original gaming experiences to a worldwide audience, whenever and wherever they choose to play. The brand also provides a wide range of services and resources to a network of developers and partner studios around the world to help them unlock the potential of their games. Level Infinite is both publisher of breakout hit games like PUBG MOBILE, Honor of Kings and Goddess of Victory: NIKKE and a collaborative partner in games such as Dune: Awakening from Funcom, Warhammer 40K: Darktide and many more. To learn more about Level Infinite, visit www.levelinfinite.com.

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nubia Neo 5 Max with 7.5-Inch Display Lands as a New PadPhone Category

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SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 12, 2026 /CNW/ — nubia, a highly personalized and lifestyle smartphone brand committed to bringing pro-level gaming to everyone, announced the global rollout of nubia Neo 5 Max, introducing a new PadPhone category that combines the expansive viewing experience of a compact tablet with the portable control of a gaming console. Built around a segment-leading 7.5-inch display, nubia Neo 5 Max brings together pad-level immersion, console-level control, immersive audio-visual feedback and AI-powered gaming assistance in one versatile device for gaming, entertainment and everyday productivity.

“As games become more immersive and young players spend more of their digital lives on mobile devices, the gaming smartphone needs to evolve into a true personal hub,” said Bai Keke, Vice President of ZTE. “At nubia, we are committed to making flagship-level gaming technologies accessible to a broader audience. nubia Neo 5 Max brings the PadPhone concept to life by integrating industry-leading control engineering, a pioneering thermal architecture and flagship-level tuning, where players can play harder, watch bigger and do more wherever they are.”

All-in-One Hub with 7.5-inch Display Leads the New Way for Gaming and Living

nubia Neo 5 Max brings the PadPhone concept with its segment-leading 7.5-inch 1.5K display, delivering 27% more visible area than nubia Neo 5 5G. Featuring an 18.7:9 golden aspect ratio for a more focused gaming experience, the device enlarges enemy outlines by 40% in FPS games. It carries SGS-certified hardware-level eye-care certification for full-scene low blue light and true DC dimming, combined with self-developed eye-caring software functions and smart eye-use reminders, keeping players comfortable every round.

Multiple adaptive modes unlock full potentials of the expansive 7.5-inch display, transforming it into a versatile all-in-one hub. Landscape Mode with protective case stand converts it into a personal mini-TV. E-Ink Mode delivers ink-screen-like visuals for eye-comfort reading, while Controller and Streaming Modes provide responsive, low-latency AAA game casting. For ultimate efficiency, Floating Window and Split-Screen Modes enable seamless multitasking.

Console-Level Control Meets Full-Sensory Immersion

nubia Neo 5 Max features Neo Triggers 5.0 with a 990Hz sampling rate and 4.7ms hardware response latency for fast execution across aiming, firing, moving, and skill activation in a flexible four-finger mode. Designed around C-grip holding style, its 7.5-inch golden control ratio expands the touch area by 27% and widens key spacing by 21% over conventional layouts. Magic Touch 3.0 filters accidental inputs from wet or oily fingers, while a high-precision gyroscope sharpens rotational control, and the 360° Game Antenna ensures stable connectivity.

Dual real symmetrical speakers deliver 300% louder volume accompanied by an anti-obstruction audio design. Powered by Dolby Atmos immersive audio, nubia Neo 5 Max delivers a richer sound experience with incredible depth, clarity, and details that connects users more deeply with their favorite games, movies, music, and more. Z-axis linear motor and RGB Eagle Eye lighting complete the gaming experience by providing haptic feedback for in-game actions and dynamic RGB lighting effects.

30,000mm²+ Cooling System and 7,100mAh Dual-Cell Battery for Marathon Gaming

nubia Neo 5 Max pairs a MediaTek Dimensity 7100 6nm chipset, LPDDR5X memory and UFS 2.2 storage with the NeoTurbo Engine for robust performance, steady frame rates and power efficiency. This model is built with a pioneering 30,000mm²+ cooling system that improves heat-dissipation efficiency by 140% through a dual-layer capillary vapor chamber that expands vapor-liquid circulation pathways and a 3D stamped VC panel for faster heat dissipation. AI Game Space 5.0 provides quick access to gaming tools and intelligent assistance. AI Copilot Demi 2.0 acts as a gaming coach and companion, offering real-time guidance, battle updates and game-related support for players.

A 7,100mAh super dual-cell battery distributes power more efficiently, helping reduce heat and support long-term battery reliability during demanding use. While gaming, Bypass Charging powers the device directly without heating the battery. Even at 5% battery, 5% Extreme Mode keeps players gaming for up to 22.9 minutes.

nubia Neo 5 Max is available first in Southeast Asia as part of its global rollout, coming in Shadow Black, Titanium Gold, and Cyber Silver, offering configurations of 20GB (8GB + 12GB) RAM with 256GB storage or 512GB storage.

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AMGEN TO OPEN NEW SCIENCE & INNOVATION CENTER IN GENOME VALLEY, HYDERABAD

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New Site Will Support Global Research and Development Capabilities and Advance Scientific Research

HYDERABAD, India, Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) today announced plans to open a new Science and Innovation Center at Genome Valley in Hyderabad. The center will join Amgen’s global Research and Development network, which consists of seven research laboratories, further expanding the company’s research and scientific capabilities.

The new site reflects Amgen’s continued focus on fighting the world’s toughest diseases by harnessing the best of biology and technology. By integrating advanced scientific capabilities with data and digital innovation, the company aims to accelerate the discovery and development of innovative medicines for patients worldwide.

“The new center in Genome Valley expands the way we integrate experimental science with data and technology across our global research capabilities and complements our strong U.S.-based Research and Development footprint,” said Jay Bradner, M.D., executive vice president of Research and Development, Artificial Intelligence and Data at Amgen. “By connecting these capabilities, we can learn faster and translate those insights into innovative medicines for patients.”

“Hyderabad has built one of the world’s strongest life sciences ecosystems, with deep capabilities in pharmaceuticals and vaccines. The next chapter is about taking that strength into discovery and innovation. Amgen’s decision to establish its Science and Innovation Center in Genome Valley reflects Hyderabad’s growing role as a global hub for high-value research, bringing together scientific talent, technology and industry at scale. Our ambition is to make Hyderabad a place where the next generation of medicines and therapies can be discovered, developed and taken to the world,” said Shri D. Sridhar Babu, Hon’ble Minister for Information Technology, Electronics & Communications, Industries & Commerce, and Legislative Affairs, Government of Telangana.

The center is expected to be operational in 2027, and will bring together scientists and technologists across discovery chemistry, drug metabolism & pharmacokinetics and precision medicine, working closely with Amgen’s research sites around the world. This approach is designed to enhance how medicines are discovered and developed, improving speed, precision, and efficiency.

“This new center reflects Amgen’s commitment to advancing scientific excellence, and India will be an important part of our global R&D network,” said Som Chattopadhyay, senior vice president of Global Business Solutions and national executive at Amgen. “By expanding Amgen’s global research capabilities through its Hyderabad site, we are enabling deep scientific collaboration and look forward to participating in the local innovation ecosystem.”

Genome Valley offers strong scientific expertise and infrastructure, and the new facility will complement Amgen’s existing technology and innovation site in Hyderabad. Together, these sites will enable closer integration of wet-laboratory science with innovative technology, advancing how the company develops medicines.

“Hyderabad’s strong life sciences ecosystem and deep STEM expertise enable us to apply advanced technologies at scale,” said Naveen Gullapalli, managing director, Amgen India. “Our new center at Genome Valley will help integrate biotechnology and digital innovation to serve more patients globally.”

About Amgen 

Amgen discovers, develops, manufactures, and delivers innovative medicines to fight some of the world’s toughest diseases. Harnessing the best of biology and technology, Amgen reaches millions of patients with its medicines.

More than 45 years ago, Amgen helped establish the biotechnology industry at its U.S. headquarters in Thousand Oaks, California, and it remains at the cutting edge of innovation, using technology and human genetic data to push beyond what is known today. Amgen is advancing a broad and deep pipeline and portfolio of medicines to treat cancer, heart disease, inflammatory conditions, rare diseases and obesity-related conditions.

Amgen has been consistently recognized for innovation and workplace culture, including honors from Fast Company and Forbes. Amgen is one of the 30 companies that comprise the Dow Jones Industrial Average®, and it is also part of the Nasdaq-100 Index®, which includes the largest and most innovative non-financial companies listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market based on market capitalization.

For more information, visit Amgen.com and follow Amgen on X, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, TikTok and Threads.

 

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Indian Music Industry Faces ₹350 Crore Annual Sync Revenue Loss

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Unlicensed Commercial Use Continues to Go Undetected Across Social Platforms

ContentLens Estimates Global Loss at USD 1 Billion Annually

MUMBAI, India, Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Millions of reels are created every single day across social media platforms in India. The scale of unlicensed commercial use of copyrighted music is staggering. Based on revenue-at-risk assessments conducted with leading labels on the platform, the Indian music industry is estimated to be losing upwards of ₹350 crore annually to unlicensed commercial use of its catalogues. And the labels knew this sync revenue loss was happening.

A year ago, ContentLens gave India’s music labels something they had never had: evidence of who is using their tracks across social media and streaming platforms, complete with timestamps and financial profiling of the infringing entity. The platform’s patent-applied IP Detection Engine goes beyond standard audio matching and manual search methods. It also catches slowed versions, remixes, and unauthorised cover tracks and these manipulations routinely slip through conventional mechanism. Four of India’s leading labels and one international major have been on the platform building their detection capability and recovering their lost sync revenues. Now, ContentLens is closing the loop with a fully managed Enforcement Service i.e. the only platform in the market that takes a music rights violation from identification all the way through to settlement, entirely on the label’s behalf. Two labels have already joined ContentLens for this 360-degree detection-to-settlement enforcement.

One large label’s own internal assessment estimated its annual sync revenue at risk at ₹18 crore from social media infringements alone. Extrapolated across India’s music industry using the revenue market share logic, the total exposure runs upwards of ₹350 crore (approximately USD 40 million) every year.

Globally, the problem is far larger. The recorded music industry is valued at USD 31 billion. Applying conservative market share and licensing-awareness adjustments, ContentLens estimates the global sync revenue loss from unlicensed social media usage at approximately USD 1 billion annually, a largely invisible leak that no label, anywhere, has had the tools to address until now.

In their own words:

“Detection without enforcement is just a filing cabinet. We spent the last year proving our technology works at scale. Across the top 100 songs a label gives us, we detect 80-100 infringing videos every month, 98% of them clearly unlicensed. Today we are closing the loop i.e. from formal notices to negotiations and settlements, entirely managed by ContentLens on the label’s behalf. Zero burden on the label’s team. The music industry finally has a platform that does not just watch. It acts.”

–  Rohan Sahu, Founder & CEO, ContentLens

“Every label head I speak to knows their music is being used without permission. Nobody had a way to prove it, quantify it, or act on it. ContentLens has spent the last year doing exactly that with five leading labels. The data points speak for themselves: ₹350 crore in India, USD 1 billion globally – sync revenue that the industry has been leaving on the table, year after year. Every label can run that math against their own market share and see exactly what they stand to earn.”

–  Hari Nair, Strategic Advisor, ContentLens & Former CEO, Tips Music Limited

Your music is already being used. The only question is whether you are going to get paid for it.

About ContentLens

ContentLens (contentlens.ai) is an AI-powered intellectual property protection platform built for the generative AI era, operating across music IP protection, celebrity likeness and deepfake detection, content provenance (C2PA) and watermarking, and counterfeit detection. Headquartered in Bangalore and backed by the NVIDIA Inception Program and Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub, ContentLens serves music labels, celebrity talent, sports organisations, and enterprise brands seeking to protect their IP at scale.

 

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