LOS ANGELES, June 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- KIWI design, a pioneer in VR accessories, announced surpassing one million head strap sales, delivering enhanced comfort to over one million Meta Quest users. As the company celebrates this milestone, it reaffirms its commitment to continuously providing exceptional XR accessory products.
The RGB Charging Dock for Meta Quest 2, released in 2022, became part of the Made for Meta program in November 2023. Following that, the RGB Vertical Stand launched in December 2023. This innovative stand provided an easy place-and-charge experience for Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest 3, and Meta Quest Pro. It featured KIWI design's Magnetic Single-Point-Charging (SPC) system and chic RGB multicolor ambient lighting, ensuring a secure charging solution while showcasing the controllers and maximizing floor space efficiency.
In September 2024, KIWI design introduced the G4 Pro Performance Controller Grips Cover, featuring a unique semi-transparent tracking ring design that securely wrapped around the controller without interfering with the IR signal, preventing slipping during intense gameplay. The new mixed-woven nylon and polyester knuckle straps provided an improved touch and feel, while the open battery door allowed for easy battery replacement without removing the entire grips cover. Furthermore, it was compatible with the original wrist strap, enhancing stability during use.
Also launching in September 2024 was the H4 Halo Comfort Head Strap, the second generation of KIWI design's halo-style head strap. Learning from the K4 series, this strap relocated the pressure point to the forehead and offered multiple adjustment options to accommodate various head shapes. It ensured optimal comfort and was designed for seamless use without a facial interface, making it ideal for media consumption and mixed reality experiences.
As KIWI design continues to set the standard in the VR accessory market, its dedication to innovation and safety remains unwavering. With over 100 patents and the distinction of being the top-selling VR accessories brand in 2022, KIWI design has solidified its position as a leader in the industry. The achievement of the first "Made for Meta" certification in 2023 further underscores the brand's dedication to quality and performance, ensuring that users can enjoy a seamless and immersive mixed reality experience.
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KIWI design Celebrates One Million Head Straps Sold, Redefines VR Comfort with Series Made for Meta Products
The aluminum battery leader's Elevator Regenerative Power System reclaims wasted power and yields carbon credits with every lift.
KAOHSIUNG, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- APh ePower, the global leader in commercialized aluminum battery technology, announced today that it has received the prestigious 2025 R&D 100 Award. This honor recognizes the company's innovative Elevator Regenerative Power System (ERPS), which reimagines one of modern life's most ubiquitous machines as a high-performance distributed energy-recovery engine. By capturing kinetic energy from every ride, APh ePower provides an industrial-grade solution that bridges the gap between energy efficiency and sustainable asset management.
Elevators generate recoverable energy during two predictable phases: ascending with a light load and descending with a heavy one. The ERPS captures that energy using high-efficiency DC-to-DC converters, achieving over 90% conversion efficiency – and stores it in an ultra-safe aluminum battery capable of rapid charge and discharge.
The result is instant energy recovery and storage, ensuring power is available when needed. This system guarantees continued elevator operation during outages and enhances occupant safety, providing buildings with a level of resilience that traditional systems cannot match.
In April 2025, APh ePower achieved another major milestone: Gold Standard approved the first globally applicable methodology enabling elevator regenerative power systems to generate carbon credits. The methodology defines how regenerative energy savings are quantified and verified, transforming those savings into tradable emission reductions. This approval opens a new pathway for elevator projects within the voluntary carbon market.
The potential impact of ERPS is immense. With over 15 million elevators operating worldwide, APh ePower's system can cut energy use by more than 40%, unlocking 164 TWh of annual savings—a figure that surpasses the total power consumption of many hyperscale AI data centers. This positions APh ePower at the forefront of industrial decarbonization by creating a significant new stream for carbon credits from verified energy savings.
Gold Standard CEO Margaret Kim praised the technology, stating, "We're proud to endorse APh ePower's innovative methodology for harnessing regenerative energy from elevator operations. Such practical application of regenerative energy not only drives down overall consumption but also delivers real, verifiable reductions in carbon emission. This is exactly the kind of scalable, high-integrity solution we champion at Gold Standard."For APh ePower, elevators are only the first step. The company is currently extending its aluminum-based dynamic storage technology into AI data center backup systems, hybrid mobility platforms, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), robotics, and the infrastructure shaping next-generation smart cities. As global electrification accelerates, aluminum batteries are emerging as an essential pathway for applications requiring rapid charge-discharge performance and enhanced safety. APh ePower's broader ambition is to redefine how everyday devices capture, store, and monetize energy—turning routine operational dynamics into measurable, financeable gains.
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APh ePower Secures 2025 R&D 100 Award for Pioneering Elevator Energy Recovery
