Now Available for Purchase — Includes Free Cloud Storage, 4K Ultra HD with HDR, and Advanced AI Features for Smarter Home Security
FREMONT, Calif., July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ulticam IQ, a new line of AI-powered security cameras designed for advanced features and affordability from global AIoT solutions leader Xthings, will now come with advanced cloud AI features using Gemini on Google Cloud, bringing professional-grade video analytics to homeowners with free cloud recording on a rolling 7-day basis. This versatile indoor/outdoor camera offers free cloud storage, 4K Ultra HD resolution with HDR, and AI-driven features that provide human-like understanding of scenes and events, redefining smart home security.
Transformative AI Features for Smarter Security
Ulticam IQ's use of Gemini on Google Cloud introduces three industry-leading capabilities:
- Intelligent Scene Analysis: Real-time identification of objects, behaviors, and locations, with detailed event descriptions.
- Automated Risk Assessment: Classifies event footage by threat level. Users can configure push notifications exclusively for high-risk event occurrences.
- Daily Summaries: Automatically delivers concise daily reports, such as: "In the past 24 hours, 2 high-risk events were detected between 11:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m."
"For over a decade, security cameras have relied on basic motion detection, flooding users with false alerts that ultimately get ignored," said Patrick Serrato, Director of Ecosystem Business Development and Product Strategy at Xthings. "Ulticam IQ, powered by Gemini on Google Cloud, marks a fundamental shift: it doesn't just see, it understands. From intelligent scene analysis to automated risk assessment, we're bringing real-time situational awareness and decision-making into the smart home and business."
Premium Features for Indoor and Outdoor Security
Designed for versatility, Ulticam IQ is perfect for securing front yards, backyards, warehouses, and parking lots. Key features include:
- Edge AI + Cloud AI: IQ features on-device processing for instant detection of people, vehicles, and faces—augmented by advanced AI capabilities powered by Gemini on Google Cloud.
- Ultra HD with HDR: Available in 4K or 2K models, Ulticam IQ delivers crisp, detailed video with a 160° diagonal wide-angle field of view.
- Dual Storage System: Offers free cloud recording on a rolling 7-day basis and 8GB internal storage (expandable to 128GB via SD card) for flexible, secure recording.
- Versatile Connectivity and Power Options: Choose from multiple connectivity options, including Wi-Fi and Ethernet. IQ also comes with multiple power options, including plug-in and Power over Ethernet (PoE).
- Spotlight: Motion-activated spotlight to deter intruders and enhance visibility.
- Customizable Monitoring Zones: Define specific monitoring zones for instant smart notifications.
- Weather-Resistant Design: Operates flawlessly from -4°F to 122°F and is water- and dust-resistant, ensuring durability in extreme conditions.
- Enhanced Privacy: Ensures end-to-end encryption to protect video, audio, and data across both cloud and local storage.
Availability and Where to Purchase
Ulticam IQ is available today at ulticam.com and u-tec.com, and on Amazon in the coming weeks.
By leveraging Gemini on Google Cloud for consumer security, Xthings positions Ulticam to disrupt the $8 billion global video surveillance market, offering unmatched value.
About Ulticam
Ulticam, a brand under Xthings, delivers innovative security solutions that integrate seamlessly into users' lives. Focused on affordability and quality, Ulticam provides professional-grade security for homes and businesses.
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Ulticam IQ Offers Real-Time Intelligence With Gemini on Google Cloud: Intelligent Scene Analysis, Automated Risk Assessment, and Fewer False Alarms
YIWU, China, March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Yiwu International Trade City resumed operations on February 28, following the Lunar New Year holiday, with 80,000 shops welcoming buyers from around the world.
At 8:00 a.m., nine major markets opened simultaneously, including the Global Digital Trade Center; Districts 1–5 of Yiwu International Trade City; the International Production Materials Market; Huangyuan Garment Market; and Binwang 158 Cultural & Creative Park (indoor section). Merchants opened their doors to a steady flow of domestic and international buyers.
During the holiday closure, many Yiwu merchants were far from idle. Calls from long-time clients and online inquiries never stopped, and numerous merchants had already secured production orders for the first month of the new year. On reopening day, as soon as shop shutters rolled up, waves of customers and orders followed. Merchants greeted buyers while urgently coordinating factory schedules to meet demand. The entire market buzzed with energy, productivity, and festive cheer.
From "holiday order accumulation" to "opening-day order surges," the world's small commodities capital has kicked off the year at full sprint, launching a new chapter of global trade.
Record-Breaking Foot Traffic on Opening Day
According to visitor statistics from Yiwu China Commodities City, offline foot traffic on reopening day reached a record high, marking the strongest Spring Festival opening performance in history.
In District 1 of Yiwu International Trade City, a buyer from Dubai, known as Dong, waited early outside a familiar supplier's shop.
"I've been doing business in Yiwu for eight years. This year I arrived a week early. Today, I'm signing orders for 30 containers to be shipped to Middle Eastern countries," he said.
Dong was far from alone. Southeast Asian buyers toured hardware suppliers in groups, European purchasers focused on trendy cultural and creative products, while African buyers showed strong interest in home goods. With merchants and buyers from across the globe converging, Yiwu's market atmosphere hit peak levels from day one.
3.879 Million Livestream Views Online
While offline traffic surged, online engagement was equally dynamic. Chinagoods, the official digital platform of the Yiwu market, livestreamed the grand reopening, attracting over 3.879 million cumulative views.
Beyond livestreaming, buyers accessed the Chinagoods platform directly to browse products, request quotations, and place orders through a fully digitalized process—truly enabling global sourcing without leaving home.
Over 30,000 New Products Launched
On reopening day, Chinagoods recorded a surge in new product listings. Merchants used the holiday period to refine product portfolios and prepare new designs. More than 30,000 new SKUs were uploaded to the platform.
New offerings ranged from Year of the Horse-themed merchandise and fashion accessories to smart home products and daily consumer goods, drawing international buyers to compare prices and place bulk orders.
At the same time, Yiwu's AI large-model system saw increased usage across its 14 application scenarios, including AI-assisted product design, AI-generated content and traffic management for independent e-commerce sites.
Merchants Report Strong First-Day Sales
Reopening day translated quickly into confirmed orders for many businesses.
At the Global Digital Trade Center, a toy merchant reported securing orders exceeding RMB 1 million within a single day. The merchant said long-term clients had continued placing orders during the holiday, and demand accelerated once the market officially reopened.
The Spring Festival Gala earlier showcased Yiwu's vitality to a broad audience, while the market reopening marked a new round of commercial activity.
As 2026 marks the opening year of China's 15th Five-Year Plan period, Yiwu continues to strengthen its role as both a domestic consumption hub and an important global sourcing center. Leveraging digital trade capabilities, the city is advancing toward a higher level of global supply integration.
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Yiwu Market Resumes Operations After Lunar New Year, Sees Order Surge on Day One
