Travelers, remote workers, and global app users frequently encounter difficulties with verification and payment when abroad. Each country has its own identity systems—such as driver’s licenses, national IDs, and resident registrations—that don’t match globally. Financial and local apps often reject foreign-issued cards or require local registration, causing friction and limiting access to otherwise great services.Crosshub’s flagship product, B‑Pay, tackles this core issue head-on by eliminating friction in both identity verification […]

Many AI-powered education tools today can generate answers in seconds, but do they help students think (Hint: no)? Futureduck, a rising EdTech startup from South Korea, believes AI should do more than just respond. Its latest product, Que:read, is a new kind of AI reading assistant built to spark curiosity and deepen student thinking through guided conversation, not shortcuts. Previously, the company had success with Quewrite a customized that teaches… […]

In the high-stakes world of logistics, space is money—and mobility is everything. Traditional warehouse robots often struggle in tight spaces, slowing down operations or forcing costly redesigns. Calmantech, a Korean robotics company, thinks it has a better way forward. At CES 2026, it will promote its Ball Whell Technology as used in the CMB-90: a compact, omnidirectional warehouse robot built for the next generation of high-efficiency distribution centers.The problem Calmantech […]

Unseen threats can have serious consequences. In homes, schools or hospitals, small drones can slip past cameras or radar and invade privacy or safety. On factory floors and construction sites, hidden impacts or mechanical faults in vehicles may go unheard until it’s too late, leading to accidents or costly downtime.Traditional systems often leave blind spots: cameras need a clear line of sight, and radar systems struggle to spot small, low-flying […]

Working at height has always been one of the most dangerous tasks in construction, maintenance and industrial settings. When someone slips or trips on an elevated platform, the effect of gravity turns a minor stumble into a life-threatening fall.Noisy machinery, dust-filled air and sprawling work zones can all delay a site manager’s awareness of an accident, and every second counts in getting help to a fallen worker. Traditional systems like […]

The Gyeonggi Business & Science Accelerator, or GBSA, is a non-profit organization funded by South Korea’s Gyeonggi Province (map link) that offers tailored support—such as mentoring, workspace, funding, and global networking—to innovative startups and small-to-medium enterprises in the region. GBSA focuses on fostering specialized, high-growth industries and preparing some of its participants for global stages, such as CES 2026. (Photo courtesy of Aving News Network)One of GBSA’s key sectors is […]

Farmers face a tough mix of challenges: there aren’t always enough workers to tend vast orchards, and those who spray pesticides risk harming their own health by breathing in toxic chemicals. At the same time, overusing sprays pollutes soil and water, threatening both the environment and the long-term health of crops and people. Enter Purida, a next-generation orchard spraying robot built to cut chemical use and protect both people and the […]