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They Say AI Will End Us. IC-Corp Built the Door Back to Real — and Opens It October 15

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October 6, 2026

Live virtual event “The Door Back to Real” reveals a first-of-its-kind, individually-centric architecture with no hub, no master key and no honey pots of data for AI to take.

PORTLAND, Ore., Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On Thursday, Oct. 15, Individual Centricity Corporation (IC-Corp) will reveal a first-of-its-kind solution to the concern that AI is going rogue, at a live virtual event on Zoom called “The Door Back to Real,” from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. PT. The question at its center: When AI can fake anyone, how do you know who’s really there?

They say AI will end us. IC-Corp says AI can only take over what it can pretend to be, and IC-Corp makes pretending the fastest way to get caught.

For more than a hundred years, the movies have rehearsed the same nightmare. A dinosaur tramples London. Creatures attack explorers on the moon. A robot steals a woman’s face. Frankenstein’s creature turns on the man who made him. Even the friendly kitchen robot picks up a knife. Now the headlines say the monster is real, and its name is AI.

The trouble isn’t only AI. It’s how the internet was built: enterprise-centric. All things are connected to the enterprise hub, you and you, it and it, you and it, into a large honey pot. When everything is connected this way, all AI has to do is take the master key.

Today’s systems answer with better locks on a broken door. A stolen password works perfectly for a thief. Deepfakes make the key from pieces and parts, Frankenstein versions of real people.

“We are individually-centric. This is a new architecture. We are essentially reweaving the fabric of the internet, where you and you, and it and it, are all autonomous and sovereign,” said Kelley Moreno, VP of Marketing at IC-Corp. “There is no hub, no master key and no honey pots of data to take.”

“Here’s the difference. An enterprise-centric system validates everyone against one central database the enterprise controls, so every record sits in the same place, waiting to be stolen. An individually-centric system validates each person, device or thing on its own, against its own pattern, without storing personal data, leaving no honey pot to steal.”

IC-Corp’s 1TrueU asks a different question. Not “Did something match at one moment?” but “Is the entity here right now the one you expect, and is that still true a minute from now?” It never claims “this is Joe Smith.” No name, no address, no Social Security number, no personal file. Your name is not necessary, as the person you’re interfacing with already has an expectation of who you are. They just need to know that you are likely to be the person or thing they expect. IC-Corp’s Confidence Index (CI) tells them just how likely this is. The decision happens on the device, and the same question works for a person, a laptop, a server, a router, an AI agent or a sensor.

“No master key. Nothing to take over,” said Thomas W. Loker, founder and chief science officer of IC-Corp. “Faking one channel is easy; faking them all is the hard part.”

IC-Corp’s work is endorsed by neuroscientist Karl Friston.

IC-Corp invites investors, engineers, and the public to join the reveal.

Event: “The Door Back to Real: When AI can fake anyone, how do you know who’s really there?”When: Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, 2:00–3:30 p.m. PT (5:00–6:30 p.m. ET)Where: Live and virtual, on ZoomFormat: A one-hour presentation with demonstrations, then 30 minutes of open Q&AWho it’s for: Angel and venture investors, family offices, inference engineers, and anyone who has wondered whether AI is going rogue.For builders: Engineers can raise a hand through a “Want to build this?” form on the registration page.Register:https://www.bethe1trueu.com/registration-icc-presentation-2026

“This is the beginning of the story, a paradigm shift,” said Moreno. “Join us October 15th. Let us show you the door back to real.”

About Individual Centricity Corporation (IC-Corp)

Individual Centricity Corporation (IC-Corp) builds individually-centric validation: the only way to secure any identity, human or otherwise. Its 1TrueU platform runs the check on the device itself, for a person, a laptop, a server or an AI agent, with no database of people behind it. IC-Corp stores the recipe, not the meal. It validates; it doesn’t surveil, store, police, authorize or gatekeep. IC-Corp is building a federated attestation marketplace, with 1TrueU as the on-ramp. Learn more at individualcentricity.com.

Media contact: Kelley Moreno, VP of Marketing, Individual Centricity Corporation • kelley.moreno@individualcentricity.com

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GIGABYTE Unveils Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Offers with Savings Up to $130

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October 6, 2026

CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GIGABYTE Technology, a global leader in PC hardware, today announced its Amazon Prime Big Deal Days promotions, available exclusively to Prime members for 48 hours only, from October 6 through October 7, 2026. As the fall gaming season kicks off, the event lowers the entry barrier for next-generation PC building—putting 240Hz esports displays within reach from just $79.99 and delivering savings of up to $130 on Wi-Fi 7 and PCIe 5.0-ready motherboards on Amazon.

Empower Your Build: Next-Gen AMD Platforms Built for Every Gamer

As Wi-Fi 7 routers and PCIe 5.0 graphics cards and SSDs move into the mainstream, GIGABYTE is making the platforms built for them accessible across every budget segment. Headlining the promotion is the X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7, which democratizes multi-gigabit Wi-Fi 7 speeds and PCIe 5.0 graphics readiness for high-demand gaming at a promotional price of $209.99. For mainstream builders transitioning to the latest AMD Ryzen processors without overspending, the B850 EAGLE WIFI6E delivers essential next-gen connectivity and thermal efficiency for just $149.99. Meanwhile, gamers building a clean white rig around a Ryzen X3D processor can secure the X870E AORUS ELITE X3D ICE at $259.99. Its X3D Turbo Mode 2.0 tunes X3D chips in real time for extra gaming performance, and at $130 off, it carries the event’s largest single discount.

Smooth Esports Visuals Starting Under $80

Alongside platform upgrades, GIGABYTE is bringing 240Hz refresh rates—long the benchmark for competitive play—down to entry-level price points. Budget-conscious esports players and students can minimize motion blur and screen tearing with the 24.5-inch GS25F2A, a 240Hz, 1ms FHD monitor available for an ultra-accessible $79.99. For FPS competitors who want the same 240Hz speed on a height-adjustable ergonomic stand, the G25F2A drops to $89.99, making high-FPS dual-monitor configurations exceptionally cost-effective for modern gaming rooms.

Promotional Pricing Summary

All featured motherboards and gaming monitors eligible for Prime Big Deal Days savings on October 6–7, 2026, are detailed below:

Model

Features

Promo Price

X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7

Next-gen AMD platform with Wi-Fi 7 & PCIe 5.0

$209.99

X870E AORUS ELITE X3D ICE

White AMD X870E board with X3D Turbo Mode 2.0 & Wi-Fi 7

$259.99

X870E AORUS PRO ICE

Premium all-white AMD X870E enthusiast platform

$279.99

B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE

Sleek white B850 platform with Wi-Fi 7 speeds

$169.99

B850 EAGLE WIFI6E

Mainstream ATX platform featuring Wi-Fi 6E & PCIe 5.0

$149.99

B850M EAGLE WIFI6E

Compact Micro-ATX build with Wi-Fi 6E

$139.99

B550 GAMING X V2

Budget-friendly AM4 classic for entry gaming rigs

$84.99

Z790 AORUS ELITE AX

Intel Z790 DDR5 board with Wi-Fi 6E for 12th–14th Gen Core

$169.99

G25F2A

25″ 240Hz high-FPS competitive esports monitor

$89.99

GS25F2A

25″ 240Hz gaming display under $80

$79.99

GS27F2

27″ 240Hz FHD gaming display

$99.99

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GIGABYTE is a developer, manufacturer, and distributor of high-performance hardware solutions. From award-winning monitors and graphics cards to advanced data center infrastructure, GIGABYTE remains committed to its mission of “Upgrade Your Life” through innovative technology and exceptional build quality.

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QuickLogic Announces Inducement Grant Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)

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October 6, 2026

SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — QuickLogic Corporation (NASDAQ: QUIK) (“QuickLogic” or the “Company”), a developer of embedded FPGA (eFPGA) Hard IP, Strategic Radiation Hardened and Antifuse FPGAs and ruggedized programmable logic solutions, today announced that the Compensation Committee of its Board of Directors granted restricted stock unit awards for 51,502 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “New-Hire RSUs”) to James Sullivan, the Company’s new Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer. The award was previously announced on September 21, 2026 and granted by the Compensation Committee on October 5, 2026, as an inducement material to his entering into employment with the Company, pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).

The New-Hire RSUs will be granted outside of the Company’s 2019 Equity Incentive Plan and will vest over a three-year period, with 1/3rd vesting on October 5, 2027 and 1/6th vesting each six months thereafter, subject to Mr. Sullivan’s continued employment with the Company.

About QuickLogic
QuickLogic Corporation is a fabless semiconductor company specializing in eFPGA Hard IP, Strategic Radiation Hardened and Antifuse FPGAs and ruggedized programmable logic solutions. QuickLogic’s unique approach combines cutting-edge technology with open-source tools to deliver highly customizable, low-power solutions for aerospace and defense, industrial, computing, and consumer markets. For more information, visit www.quicklogic.com.

QuickLogic and logo are registered trademarks of QuickLogic. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders and should be treated as such.

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MIT Technology Review Unveils 2026 List of 10 Climate Tech Companies to Watch

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October 6, 2026

The annual list highlights businesses developing innovative solutions to positively impact climate change.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — MIT Technology Review released its annual list of 10 Climate Tech Companies to Watch for 2026 today. The list reveals the early-stage startups and multinational corporations developing cutting-edge solutions to lower emissions, address major climate concerns, and protect our planet.

MIT Technology Review’s award-winning newsroom used their advanced knowledge and resources to develop a robust list of 10 global businesses that are reinventing how we create energy, manufacture products, address climate risks, and develop cleaner transportation.

Drawing on feedback from researchers, investors, analysts and academics, the team vetted dozens of companies to confirm their success in driving innovations that tackle the most urgent climate issues. Following months of deliberation, they selected 10 notable businesses that they believe have the best chance at addressing these threats.

The online-exclusive list is now live at www.technologyreview.com/climatetech2026, and features in-depth profiles on how each company is making meaningful strides across energy storage, nuclear power, transportation, and more.

The honorees represent a wide range of industries, from clean energy and nuclear fission to flood barriers and electric vehicles. This year’s list includes Energy Dome and their energy storage systems on the grid, WeLion’s semi-solid-state batteries for EVs, and WaveSave’s portable rubber dam.

To read every honoree profile from the 10 Climate Tech Companies to Watch list, become an MIT Technology Review subscriber today at www.technologyreview.com/subscribe.

Members of the press may obtain additional information and access by emailing press@technologyreview.com.

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