KIOXIA UNVEILS BG7 SOLID STATE DRIVES FOR PC OEMS

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Kioxia Corporation has introduced the KIOXIA BG7 Series solid state drives (SSDs), its first client SSDs to feature BiCS FLASH generation 8 3D flash memory with CMOS directly Bonded to Array (CBA) technology.

Designed for commercial and consumer personal computers (PCs), the DRAM-less BG7 Series targets notebooks and desktops, offering a balance of performance, power efficiency, and cost optimisation for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

The BG7 Series delivers up to one million Input Output Per Second (IOPS) in random read/write and sequential read speeds of up to 7,000 megabytes per second (MB/s), representing performance gains of approximately 10 per cent and 16 per cent, respectively, over the previous BG6 Series.

In a statement, Kioxia said sequential write power efficiency has improved by approximately 67 per cent, driven by enhanced memory cell performance enabled by CBA technology, optimised control circuitry, and a refined SSD controller.

The series expands its feature set with NVMe 2.0d capabilities, enabling finer performance tuning for OEMs. In addition to M.2 Type 2230 and 2280 form factors, the BG7 Series introduces a new Type 2242 option to accommodate a wider range of mounting conditions.

As part of Kioxia’s value-orientated client portfolio, the BG7 Series supports mature Host Memory Buffer (HMB) technology, leveraging host DRAM to reduce system cost while maintaining performance. It is compliant with PCIe 4.0 and supports self-encrypting drive capabilities with TCG Opal version 2.01.

The SSDs will be offered in 256 gigabytes (GB), 512 GB, one terabyte (TB), and two TB capacities. The BG7 Series will debut at CES 2026 and be showcased at Kioxia’s exhibit room from Jan 6 to 8, with select PC OEMs currently evaluating samples.

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Datavault AI Inc. Announces Board Approval of Dividend of Dream Bowl Meme Coin II to All Eligible Record Equity Holders of Datavault AI

 

Innovative Dream Bowl Meme Coin II’s NFL Alumni Health addition will Commemorate the World’s First AI Powered Tokenized Bowl Game


PHILADELPHIA, Dec 30 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Datavault AI Inc. (“Datavault AI” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DVLT), a leader in data monetization, credentialing, and digital engagement technologies, today announced two major developments to enhance and elevate the profile of Dream Bowl XIV, scheduled for Jan. 11, 2026, at AT&T Stadium, of which the Company is a licensing partner and co-sponsor.

First, Datavault AI, in collaboration with Dream Bowl XIV and NFL Alumni Health, proudly announces a strategic partnership supporting the launch of Dream Bowl Meme Coin II. This partnership underscores a shared commitment to advancing player health, wellness, and long-term care for former professional athletes, while elevating the Dream Bowl’s mission of preparing elite college football talent for the next level—both on and off the field.

“We are genuinely excited to be working with Datavault AI on a breakthrough initiative that brings artificial intelligence, digital assets, and real-world impact together for the first time,” said Billy Davis, two-time Super Bowl champion and Co-Director of Healthcare Initiatives for the NFL Alumni Association. “Datavault AI is building something truly innovative—an AI-powered token designed with purpose, transparency, and long-term potential in mind.”

Second, in commemoration of the Dream Bowl XIV and consistent with Datavault AI’s focus on applying artificial intelligence to level the playing field in professional organizations, the Company is highlighting how AI can support football organizations in identifying and evaluating talent across traditional athletics and e-sports. In connection with these initiatives, and to demonstrate how tokenization can make select aspects of the game immutable, interactive and verifiable, the Board of Directors of Datavault AI (the “Datavault Board”) has approved a dividend of the Dream Bowl Meme Coin II token to all eligible record equity holders of Datavault AI common stock and other equity securities. The record date for this dividend is Jan. 7, 2026.

The record date for the dividend may be changed by the Datavault Board for any reason at any time prior to the actual payment date, and payment of the dividend is conditioned upon the Datavault Board having not revoked the dividend prior to the payment date, including for a material change to the solvency or surplus analysis presented to the Datavault Board. Subject to the right of the Datavault Board to change the record date, the payment date for the dividend will be determined by subsequent resolutions of the Datavault Board, which payment date will be within 60 days following the record date (the “Payment Date”).

In order to receive the Dream Bowl Meme Coin II digital collectibles, all eligible recipients will be required to open a digital wallet with Datavault AI and execute an Opt-In Agreement, pursuant to which such holders will agree, among other things, to the payment conditions set forth therein, and acknowledge that such holders understand the process for receiving the Dream Bowl Meme Coin II digital collectibles, that the Datavault Board can change the record date or payment date or revoke the distribution prior to the payment date, and that the Dream Bowl Meme Coin II digital collectibles may not have or maintain any value.

The Company will provide further instructions regarding wallet setup, token access, and distribution procedures to stockholders of record of Datavault AI on the books and records of the transfer agents of Datavault AI in a subsequent communication prior to the payment date.

Datavault AI remains committed to innovative stockholder value creation. Building on the successful distribution of the original Dream Bowl Meme Coin on Dec. 24, 2025, this special Dream Bowl Meme Coin II distribution celebrates the historic NFL Alumni Health partnership and provides additional utility to stockholders. Each exclusive digital collectible will feature enhanced utility, including immutable proof of ownership. The Dream Bowl Meme Coin II will be airdropped to Data Vault® wallets on or after the Payment Date. Datavault AI will provide detailed instructions regarding wallet setup, token access, and distribution procedures in a subsequent communication prior to the Payment Date.

The Dream Bowl Meme Coin II is a digital collectible intended solely for personal, non-commercial use in connection with the Dream Bowl XIV event. The Dream Bowl Meme Coin II does not in and of itself: (i) represent or confer any equity, voting, dividend, profit-sharing, or ownership rights in Datavault AI or any other entity; (ii) provide any right to receive monetary payments, distributions, or appreciation; or (iii) create any expectation of profit or reliance on the managerial or entrepreneurial efforts of Datavault AI or others. The Dream Bowl Meme Coin II is not designed or intended to function as an investment, currency, or financial product, and it is not being offered, sold, or distributed for fundraising or capital-raising purposes. Use of the Dream Bowl Meme Coin II is limited to entertainment, event-access, and digital-collectible functions. Any transferability features are provided solely to support personal digital item portability and not to facilitate or imply investment or speculative use.

About Datavault AI

Datavault AI™ (Nasdaq: DVLT) leads AI-driven data experiences, valuation, and monetization in the Web 3.0 environment. The Company’s cloud-based platform delivers comprehensive solutions through its collaborative Acoustic Science and Data Science Divisions. Datavault AI’s Acoustic Science Division includes WiSA®, ADIO®, and Sumerian® patented technologies for spatial and multichannel wireless HD sound. The Data Science Division harnesses Web 3.0 and high-performance computing for experiential data perception, valuation, and secure monetization across industries including sports & entertainment, biotech, education, fintech, real estate, healthcare, and energy. The Information Data Exchange® (IDE) enables Digital Twins and secure NIL licensing, fostering responsible AI with integrity. Datavault AI’s customizable technology suite offers AI/ML automation, third-party integration, analytics, marketing automation, and advertising monitoring. Headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. Learn more at www.dvlt.ai.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” (within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, and other securities laws) about Datavault AI Inc. (“Datavault AI,” the “Company,” “us,” “our,” or “we”) and our industry that involve risks and uncertainties. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words, such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “shall,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “could,” “intends,” “target,” “projects,” “contemplates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” “goal,” “objective,” “seeks,” “likely” or “continue” or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions that concern our expectations, strategy, plans or intentions. The absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Such forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements regarding future events, Datavault AI’s potential distribution of the Dream Bowl Meme Coin II and the timing thereof (including that the payment date will be determined by subsequent resolutions of the Datavault Board, and that the Datavault Board may change the record date and, as a result, the payment date, once determined), are necessarily based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company and its management, are inherently uncertain. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these and other forward-looking statements contained herein.

Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the following: risks related to legal proceedings that may be instituted against Datavault regarding the Dream Bowl Meme Coin II and the distribution thereof to Datavault AI’s eligible equity holders; risks associated with the right of the Datavault Board to change the record date and the payment date of the distribution of, and/or to revoke, the Dream Bowl Meme Coin II; changes in economic, market, or regulatory conditions; uncertainties regarding valuation methodologies and third-party reports; risks relating to evolving regulatory frameworks applicable to tokenized assets; risks associated with technological development and integration; and other risks and uncertainties as more fully described in Datavault AI’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and other filings that Datavault AI makes from time to time with the SEC, which are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, and could cause actual results to vary from expectations.

The forward-looking statements made in this press release relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. Datavault AI undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements made in this press release to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect new information or the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law. Datavault AI may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in its forward-looking statements, and you should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. Datavault AI’s forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential impact of any future acquisitions, mergers, dispositions, joint ventures or investments it may make.

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​Toshiba Releases High-Speed Response, Full Input/Output Range CMOS Dual Comparator Suitable for Overcurrent Detection in Industrial Equipment

 

Toshiba: TC75W71FU, a CMOS dual comparator that features a high-speed response and a full input/output range (Rail to Rail).

KAWASAKI, Japan, Dec 24 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation ("Toshiba") has launched a CMOS dual comparator, "TC75W71FU." It features a high-speed response and a full input/output range (Rail to Rail), suiting it for use in overcurrent detection in industrial equipment[1]. Shipments start today.

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Today’s industrial equipment uses large currents in motor drives and power circuits. This brings with it the risk of sudden overcurrent, which can damage equipment, shut down production line, and even reduce safety; its rapid detection and protection from it are essential. In the constant search for higher efficiency and product miniaturization, the range of current and voltages that circuits can support has narrowed, and even slight overcurrent can impose a significant load on the circuit. This increases the need for faster and more precise overcurrent detection technologies.

The new product offers a faster propagation delay than the current TC75W56FU, with a maximum of 45ns for low-to-high transitions and 30ns for high-to-low transitions[2]. This enables immediate equipment shutdown in overcurrent, enhancing operational safety.
The input/output voltage range supports the full range—operation from minimum (GND) to maximum (Vcc) supply voltage—making design easier. The minimum operating supply voltage, 1.8V, supports low-voltage operation. Since the new comparator also features a push-pull output[3], signal rise and fall times are fast, no external pull-up resistor is required, and a stable voltage level can be maintained.

In addition to TC75W71FU, TC75W72FU, which features added hysteresis for enhanced noise immunity, and TC75W73FU[4], which offers hysteresis and an open-drain output[5] capable of sending signals to voltage domains different from the comparator’s supply, are scheduled to start mass production in February 2026.

Toshiba will continue to develop comparators that contribute to improved safety and reliability of industrial equipment, and to expand the product lineup to meet a wide range of customer needs.
 

Notes:
[1]	Industrial robots, generators, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), transformers, etc.
[2]	Propagation delay time of existing product TC75W56FU: Under measurement conditions of VDD=3V, low to high is typically 550ns, high to low is typically 250ns.
[3]	Push-pull output: a configuration in which the output circuit includes two transistors, one at the top of the circuit, the other on the bottom, actively driving both the high and low levels.
[4]	Propagation delay time is only 30ns (high to low) under measurement conditions of VDD=3.3V.
[5]	Open-drain output: a configuration in which the output circuit includes only the lower transistor, actively driving the low level.

​Applications

· Industrial equipment (Industrial robots, UPS, photovoltaic generators, power supply, etc.)
· Consumer equipment (home appliances, power supplies, etc.)

Features

· Full I/O range
· Low voltage drive: 1.8V
· High-speed response: tPLH 45ns (max), tPHL 30ns (max) (VDD=3.3V)

 
Main Specifications
 

Part number			TC75W71FU	TC75W72FU[6]	TC75W73FU[6]
Package name (Package code)			SOT-505 (SM8)
Operating rating	Supply voltage VDD (V) T opr=-40 to 125°C		1.8 to 5.5
DC characteristics	Supply current IDD (μA) VDD=1.8V, VOUT=High, VIN=VSS, Ta=25°C	Typ.	276
	Input offset voltage VIO (mV) VDD=1.8V, VSSINDD, Ta=25°C	Max	17
	Input hysteresis voltage VHYST (mV) VIN=VSS, VDD=1.8V, Ta=25°C	Typ.	－	3.5
	Low to High, 100 mV Overdrive tPLH (ns) VDD=3.3V, Ta=25°C	Typ.	23		－
		Max	45		－
	High to Low, 100 mV Overdrive tPHL (ns) VDD=3.3V, Ta=25°C	Typ.	14		11
		Max	30		30
Output type			Push-pull		Open-drain
Input and output full range			Rail to Rail I/O
Sample Check & Availability			Buy Online	－	－

Note:
[6]	Scheduled to start mass production in February 2026.

Follow the link below for more on the new product.
TC75W71FU

To check related contents on Toshiba’s operational amplifiers and comparators, visit:
Basics of Operational Amplifiers and Comparators

To check availability of the new product at online distributors, visit:
TC75W71FU
Buy Online

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* Information in this document, including product prices and specifications, content of services and contact information, is current on the date of the announcement but is subject to change without prior notice.

About Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation
Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation, a leading supplier of advanced semiconductor and storage solutions, draws on over half a century of experience and innovation to offer customers and business partners outstanding discrete semiconductors, system LSIs and HDD products.

Its 17,000 employees around the world share a determination to maximize product value, and to promote close collaboration with customers in the co-creation of value and new markets. The company looks forward to building and to contributing to a better future for people everywhere.

Find out more at https://toshiba.semicon-storage.com/ap-en/top.html

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Contact

Customer Inquiries:
Analog Device Sales & Marketing Dept.
Tel: +81-44-548-2219
Contact Us
 
Media Inquiries:
C. Nagasawa
Communications & Market Intelligence Dept.
Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation
semicon-NR-mailbox@ml.toshiba.co.jp

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--BERNAMA 

AM Best Revises Hong Kong’s Min Xin Insurance Outlook To Positive

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and a long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb+” (Good) of Hong Kong’s Min Xin Insurance Company Limited (MXIC).

In a statement, AM Best said these credit ratings (ratings) reflected MXIC’s strong balance sheet, adequate operating performance, limited business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management.

The revision of the outlooks is driven by expectations of stronger parental support over the intermediate term, including significant capital injections and profitable business expansions through group-related channels and risks.

MXIC is wholly owned by Min Xin Holdings Limited (MXHL), a Hong Kong–listed holding company, which is majority owned by Fujian Investment & Development Group Co Ltd (FIDG), a Chinese state-owned enterprise and the investment arm of the Fujian provincial government.

The credit rating agency believes MXIC’s parents have sufficient capability to provide the expected explicit and implicit support.

AM Best cited recent escalated capital injections and MXIC’s expansion into group-related business, including a newly established bancassurance partnership with an associated Hong Kong bank, as evidence of this support. The insurer is also exploring inward business opportunities linked to FIDG-related risks in mainland China.

MXIC’s balance sheet strength is underpinned by its strongest-ever risk-adjusted capitalisation level as of year-end 2024, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio, supported by a healthy regulatory solvency position, good liquidity and appropriate reinsurance arrangements.

Operating performance remains adequate, with MXIC recording a net profit of HK$13.8 million in 2024 and a return on equity of 4.2 per cent, mainly driven by stable investment income, while underwriting profitability remains thin due to high expense ratios. (HK$100 = RM52.42)

Established in 1974, MXIC operates across Hong Kong and Macau’s non-life insurance markets, with around 60 per cent of premiums generated from Macau.

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Fushi Technology Launches One-Stop Customer Loyalty Solution For Jumbo

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Fushi Technology, an artificial intelligence (AI) services provider for merchants and consumers in Asia, has officially launched its customer relationship management (CRM) membership management product for Jumbo, a Singapore-founded seafood restaurant chain.

Fushi in a statement said the CRM product is built on its self-developed, all-in-one intelligent customer loyalty and marketing automation platform and is designed to strengthen Jumbo’s customer asset management, improve retention rates and enhance the overall dining experience.

The solution enables Jumbo, which has expanded its footprint to markets including China, Vietnam and Thailand, to integrate membership operations across multiple outlets, allowing diners to accumulate loyalty points and redeem rewards across venues.

By incorporating features and reward mechanisms such as integrated loyalty points, e-vouchers and mobile ordering, the CRM platform helps optimise the consumer journey from reservation to payment.

The deployment of the product reflects growing adoption of Software as a Service (SaaS) tools among food and beverage (F&B) operators seeking sustainable growth, while marking further market recognition for Fushi’s CRM offerings.

Fushi noted that Southeast Asia’s high mobile payment penetration presents strong opportunities for the F&B and retail sectors, even as merchants continue to face challenges including high customer acquisition costs, low conversion rates and difficulties in measuring marketing return on investment.

The company said its digital solutions are designed to help merchants shift their focus from traffic acquisition to maximising existing customer value, enabling more refined operations and long-term competitiveness.

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AM Best Affirms Excellent Credit Ratings of Korean Reinsurance

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a+” (Excellent) of Korean Reinsurance Company (KRE).

The outlook for these credit ratings (ratings) is stable, reflecting KRE’s balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, favourable business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management.

As the dominant and only local reinsurer in South Korea, KRE’s risk-adjusted capitalisation is assessed comfortably at the strongest level, as measured by Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio, according to AM Best in a statement.

The credit rating agency expects the company to maintain its risk-adjusted capitalisation at an elevated level, supported by its controlled growth of underwriting risk through continued portfolio restructuring and a stable stream of income.

KRE’s strong solvency ratio and effective asset-liability management strengthen its resilience to changes in the business environment, such as interest rate fluctuations and regulatory changes, as well as provide a capital buffer for future business expansion.

AM Best assesses KRE’s operating performance as adequate, with a return-on-equity ratio of 9.4 per cent and a non-life combined ratio of 91.5 per cent. In 2024, its property/casualty lines recorded an improvement largely due to the absence of major natural catastrophes and large-scale claims in domestic and overseas markets.

While profitability in the life and health segment declined in 2024 due to valuation adjustments and higher claims, AM Best expects performance to improve following ongoing portfolio enhancements in domestic and overseas markets. Investment income is expected to remain robust, supported by a growing asset base and returns from alternative investments.

KRE was ranked as the seventh-largest IFRS 17 reporting reinsurer in the global reinsurance market in terms of gross insurance service revenue in 2024. Despite its ongoing portfolio restructuring in the domestic market, AM Best believes that KRE’s dominant market position will remain unchallenged over the medium term.

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KIOXIA SSDs Achieve Compatibility with Microchip’s Adaptec® SmartRAID 4300 Series RAID Storage Accelerator

 

KIOXIA CD8P Series Data Center SSD, KIOXIA CM7 Series Enterprise SSD, and KIOXIA CD8 Series Data Center SSD 

PCIe®/NVMe™ SSDs tested for compatibility and interoperability in the 2.5-inch form factor

TOKYO, Dec 18 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) -- Kioxia Corporation today announced that its 2.5-inch KIOXIA CM7 Series Enterprise PCIe® 5.0 NVMe™ 2.0, KIOXIA CD8P Series Data Center PCIe 5.0 NVMe 2.0 and KIOXIA CD8 Series Data Center PCIe 4.0 NVMe 1.4 SSDs have been successfully tested for compatibility and interoperability with the Adaptec® SmartRAID 4300 Series RAID storage accelerator card from Microchip Technology Inc.

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The Adaptec SmartRAID 4300 accelerator supports up to 32 NVMe SSDs, with each drive directly connected to the CPU through its own dedicated channel. This design eliminates the PCIe bottleneck typically associated with a traditional single x16 host interface, enabling each SSD to operate at peak performance. This innovative architecture delivers exceptional throughput and IOPS, making it an ideal solution for data-intensive enterprise applications. The success of next-generation data center infrastructures relies on ecosystem collaboration and interoperability to ensure seamless integration of current and future technologies.

· The Microchip name and Adaptec are trademarks of Microchip Technology Inc. in the U.S.A. and other countries.

· NVMe is a registered or unregistered mark of NVM Express, Inc. in the United States and other countries.

· PCIe is a registered trademark of PCI-SIG.

· Other company names, product names and service names may be trademarks of third-party companies.
 
About Kioxia

Kioxia is a world leader in memory solutions, dedicated to the development, production and sale of flash memory and solid-state drives (SSDs). In April 2017, its predecessor Toshiba Memory was spun off from Toshiba Corporation, the company that invented NAND flash memory in 1987. Kioxia is committed to uplifting the world with “memory” by offering products, services and systems that create choice for customers and memory-based value for society. Kioxia's innovative 3D flash memory technology, BiCS FLASH™, is shaping the future of storage in high-density applications, including advanced smartphones, PCs, automotive systems, data centers and generative AI systems.

*Information in this document, including product prices and specifications, content of services and contact information, is correct on the date of the announcement but is subject to change without prior notice.

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Contact

Media Inquiries:
Kioxia Corporation
Promotion Management Division
Satoshi Shindo
Tel: +81-3-6478-2404

Source : Kioxia Corporation 

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