GENEVA, Switzerland, October 1, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- The International Spiritual Council for Transforming Humanity (ISCTH) coordinated public events in over 135 cities across 41 countries on the International Day of Peace, under the campaign theme "The World Moves for #IAmPeace." More than 20,000 people took part worldwide.

The events, held Sept. 20–21, 2026, included peace walks, human chains, and community dialogues. Participants were invited to make a personal commitment summed up in three words: "I Choose Peace."

A campaign built on individual commitment

The campaign is based on the premise that peace begins with individual choices. The aim was to move the conversation about peace from an abstract ideal to something people can act on in daily life, through how they treat others, resolve disagreements and take part in their local communities, building bridges of human connection, and a united resolve towards peace. "The World Moves for #IAmPeace" draws on the teachings of Maitreya Dadashreeji, visionary and inspiration of ISCTH. Dadashreeji's central teaching is that true lasting change in the world begins with transformation in the individual.

"Our first agenda must be global peace. When we realize 'I am peace' and let the collective spiritual strength of humanity unite with a singular purpose, it becomes an unstoppable force for peace, transforming every individual, uplifting every society, and ultimately harmonizing our entire world." — Maitreya Dadashreeji, visionary and inspiration of ISCTH

Three formats, one theme

Events in participating cities followed three main formats:

• Global peace walks: Participants walked together in public spaces as a visible expression of their commitment to peace.
• Global human chains: Participants joined hands to represent the interconnectedness of people across communities and borders.
• Peace dialogues: Facilitated conversations gave participants a space to discuss harmony, coexistence, and ways to build more peaceful communities.

Each city organised its own programme within this shared framework, so events reflected local cultures, languages, and community priorities.

Focus on children and young people

Children and young people were a central audience for the campaign. Through creative activities like a letter to humanity for a peaceful future, reflection, art and dialogue, they were encouraged to consider their own role in building a culture of peace. The message used across these activities was "IAmPeace — Peace Begins with Me."

Participation across five global regions

Events took place in the following 41 countries:

• Europe (21): Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom
• Asia and the Middle East (10): Armenia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Nepal, Singapore, Turkey, U.A.E.
• Africa (4): Kenya, Mauritius, Senegal, South Africa
• The Americas (4): Brazil, Canada, Mexico, United States
• Oceania (2): Australia, New Zealand

About International Spiritual Council for Transforming Humanity (ISCTH)

The International Spiritual Council for Transforming Humanity (ISCTH) is a Geneva-based foundation dedicated to advancing global peace through inner transformation, values-based leadership, and collective action. It combines ancient wisdom with contemporary practice and works across sectors to build ecosystems that support a more harmonious world. For more information, visit iscth.org.

Media Contact

Aarti Mehta
aarti.mehta@iscth.org

WASHINGTON, DC, October 1, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- The American Kratom Association today sent a letter to Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch urging her to amend her call for a statewide ban on all kratom and instead support legislation specifically prohibiting dangerous synthetic and chemically manipulated opioid products.

The request follows an important clarification from the Lafayette County Metro Narcotics Unit, the agency investigating the recent deaths of two University of Mississippi students.

The unit emphasized that its initial warning about kratom “was not a declaration that kratom or any specific substance caused either death” and that investigators are awaiting autopsy and toxicology findings before determining what substances, if any, contributed to the deaths.

More importantly, Lafayette County investigators are now calling on the Mississippi Legislature to address synthetic kratom-related products, specifically citing the federal government’s Schedule I action against mitragynine pseudoindoxyl (MGPI), MGM-15, and MGM-16. Investigators acknowledged that the federal action targeted those manufactured compounds rather than imposing Schedule I control on traditional botanical kratom.

“We strongly support the Lafayette County Metro Narcotics Unit’s call for immediate legislative action against these dangerous synthetic opioid products,” said Mac Haddow, Senior Fellow on Public Policy for the American Kratom Association. “We are asking Attorney General Fitch to refine her recommendation so Mississippi targets the substances that actually present this emerging public-safety threat rather than banning natural kratom leaf.”

Court documents in the Ole Miss investigations have identified SMAX Pseudo-DHM pills, described by investigators as a chemically manipulated product, as the product reportedly purchased by both students before their deaths. The causes of death have not been determined, and investigators continue to await complete toxicology and autopsy findings.

“This investigation demonstrates exactly why precision matters,” Haddow said. “The answer to synthetic opioids being marketed under the kratom name is not to ban the natural botanical. Ban the synthetic opioids. Give law enforcement the authority to remove them from store shelves. Punish those who illegally manufacture and sell them. And responsibly regulate natural kratom.”

The AKA letter urges Attorney General Fitch to align Mississippi policy with the distinctions already made by the FDA, HHS, and the DEA between natural botanical kratom and enhanced, chemically manipulated, or synthetic compounds.

The AKA also pledged its full support for the legislative hearings requested by the Lafayette County Metro Narcotics Unit and offered Mississippi officials scientific expertise, laboratory standards, testing protocols, and model statutory language.

“Attorney General Fitch and the American Kratom Association share the same fundamental objective — protecting Mississippi consumers from dangerous products,” Haddow said. “The emerging evidence gives us an opportunity to work together on legislation that precisely targets the threat.”

“Mississippi should separate the natural botanical from the synthetic opioids,” Haddow added. “Regulate natural kratom products responsibly. Prohibit and aggressively enforce against the chemically manipulated and synthetic opioids.”

Read the full text of the AKA’s letter to Attorney General Fitch.

Watch the video of the AKA’s September 30 press conference in Oxford, Mississippi.

About American Kratom Association (AKA)

The American Kratom Association is a consumer advocacy organization committed to protecting access to safe, natural kratom leaf products and advancing science-based consumer protection standards. AKA supports age restrictions, accurate labeling, contaminant testing, good manufacturing practices, and strong enforcement against adulterated, mislabeled, synthetic, semi-synthetic, concentrated, fortified, or chemically manipulated products falsely marketed as kratom.

Disclaimer

The American Kratom Association (AKA) is a 501(c)(4) advocacy organization. This press release is provided for informational and public policy purposes only. Information contained herein reflects the policy analysis of the issuing party regarding federal administrative actions and does not constitute legal or medical advice. Statements made regarding natural kratom have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Readers should consult qualified medical professionals before using any botanical products.

Media Contact

Mac Haddow
Senior Fellow on Public Policy
press@americankratom.org
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NEW YORK, NY, October 1, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- IcyBox launched in April with a simple premise: buying a luxury watch should feel as exciting as owning one. Months later, the app has reached hundreds of thousands of downloads on the U.S. Apple App Store, and the company is expanding into handbags, its most significant move to date and the first step toward a much larger ambition: turning IcyBox from a watch app into a destination for discovering, buying, and experiencing luxury goods.

For all the innovation in how people discover products, buying luxury online still largely means scrolling through listings, comparing sellers, worrying about authenticity, and hoping the piece that arrives lives up to what was promised. IcyBox was built on the belief that luxury shopping should feel better than that.

“Watches were always the beginning, not the destination,” said Jian Lu, founder of IcyBox. “They gave us a chance to prove that people wanted a completely different way to shop for luxury. Handbags are where we start showing how much bigger this can become.”

A Different Kind of Transaction

IcyBox is built around a reveal rather than a search. Users open curated collections in the app, each drawing from a pool of authentic timepieces from brands including Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe, Omega, and Cartier. Each collection is organized into six bands, ranging from Grail, where the luxury watches sit, down to Common. The odds for each band are published before a collection is opened, and once an item is revealed, it is shipped straight to the user’s door.

Growth in Months, Not Years

The numbers moved quickly. IcyBox reached hundreds of thousands of downloads on the U.S. Apple App Store within months of its April launch, driven in large part by users sharing their reveals. Clips of big pulls and near misses spread across TikTok and X, and each one brought a new wave of users into the app. It is the same dynamic that turned sneaker drops, trading card breaks, and unboxing videos into entertainment in their own right, now applied to luxury.

“The best marketing we have is someone pulling a watch they have wanted for years and filming their reaction,” Lu said. “Those moments travel. Our job has been to make sure the experience behind them holds up: the odds are displayed transparently before every purchase, and every piece ships on time.”

IcyBox sees this as part of a broader shift. Shopping and entertainment are increasingly intertwined, and people discover products through creators before they ever visit a retailer. Luxury is already part of that world, but the transaction itself has barely changed. IcyBox wants to change that.

Next Up: Android

IcyBox’s growth so far has come entirely through the U.S. Apple App Store. The company is now preparing its release on the Google Play Store, opening the app to Android users for the first time. For a product that grows through shared moments, Android users who have been watching reveals on TikTok and X will be able to open collections themselves, widening the circle of reveals, reactions, and stories worth sharing.

From Watches to Handbags

The move into handbags is IcyBox’s biggest expansion to date. Handbags share the traits that made watches the right place to start: iconic brands, a global collector base, and pieces that can become collectibles in their own right. The category also reaches a far broader cultural audience, giving IcyBox room to grow well beyond its origins as a watch platform.

Every handbag opened on IcyBox creates a reveal, and every reveal creates anticipation, a reaction, and potentially a piece of content worth sharing. Handbags are the first step in a plan to bring that same dynamic to other luxury categories where scarcity, collectibility, and authentication shape the purchase.

“Reaching hundreds of thousands of downloads showed us there was real demand for a new way to shop,” Lu said. “Now the question is how many other categories we can reinvent.”

Built for Discovery, Not Search

Traditional marketplaces are built for intent. A shopper knows the exact bag or watch they want, searches for it, and checks out. The goal is not to become another place to buy a luxury handbag. It is to build a place people open because shopping itself is entertaining.

“Luxury has always been about desire,” Lu said. “We think the next generation of luxury shopping will be about creating that desire in the moment. You should be able to open an app without knowing exactly what you want and leave having discovered something you love.”

IcyBox’s first chapter was written with watches. Handbags are the beginning of what comes next. The company’s bigger bet is that the future of luxury shopping will not be built around searching for products. It will be built around discovering them.

About IcyBox

Operated by InfiniteEdge Inc., IcyBox is a mobile luxury marketplace platform that merges digital discovery with physical commerce. Designed to transform how consumers discover, collect, and experience luxury goods, IcyBox offers interactive digital collection openings featuring high-end accessories with pre-published odds and insured direct shipping. For more information, visit www.icybox.io.

Disclaimer

This press release is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice, nor an endorsement by the distribution service. All featured third-party brand names and trademarks belong to their respective owners, and no official endorsement or affiliation is implied. Odds of receiving specific items across tier bands, availability, and app features are published directly in the IcyBox application and governed by platform terms and conditions. IcyBox is intended for users aged 18 and older.

Media Contact

Myriadhaus Press
PR@myriadhaus.com

NEW YORK, NY, October 1, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Lucra, the leading social competition platform, today announced a mini-games partnership with Rabbet, the free-to-play, peer-to-peer sports picks app where players set their own lines and odds, challenge friends, and compete for real cash prizes. Through the integration, Rabbet will embed Lucra's library of skill-based mini-games directly into the Rabbet app, giving its community a new way to compete, win, and stay engaged between games.

Rabbet was built to flip the traditional sports picks model on its head. There's no deposit, no credit card, and no house taking a cut. Instead, players create their own offers on the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, college sports, esports, and more, then post them to an open marketplace or challenge friends directly. Winners collect Rabbet Cash, redeemable one-to-one for U.S. dollars. Available today in 39 states, Rabbet has built a platform where the competition is between real people, not against an algorithm.

But sports picks follow the sports calendar, and the hours between kickoffs, tip-offs, and first pitches are where engagement is hardest to hold. Lucra's mini-games close that gap. Each game plays out in roughly 90 seconds, giving Rabbet players a fast, skill-based way to compete any time of day, whether there's a game on or not. Lucra handles all compliance, fraud prevention, and settlement out of the box, allowing Rabbet to extend its competitive experience with minimal technical lift.

"Rabbet has already built an audience of people who love to compete and a peer-to-peer model that puts players in control," said Dylan Robbins, CEO and Founder of Lucra. "What they didn't have was a reason for users to open the app when there isn't a game on. Our mini-games give Rabbet players something to compete in every day of the week, and because the competitive behavior is already there, the value shows up immediately. That's exactly the kind of partner where our mini-games do their best work and we’re excited to build together."

For Rabbet, the integration deepens the core loop that drives its platform. Players who come to set lines and challenge friends now have a second way to compete and a direct reason to return between matchups, turning a schedule-driven product into a daily habit. The mini-games also create new surfaces for Rabbet's sponsored brand offers and promotions, extending the value it can deliver to brand partners.

"We built Rabbet on a simple idea: the competition should be between players, not against the house," said Mark Parise, co-founder and CEO of Rabbet. "Our community already loves setting their own lines and going head-to-head with friends, but sports have off days, and we wanted to give players something to compete in every day. Lucra's mini-games are fast, skill-based, and a natural fit for how our users already play. Now, whether there's a game on or not, Rabbet players have another way to challenge each other, win, and keep coming back.

The partnership extends Lucra's mini-games momentum across sports media and digital platforms. As Rabbet expands into new states, Lucra's games scale with it, and the two companies are working together to develop new competition formats that connect mini-game play with Rabbet's sports picks experience.

Lucra's mini-games will be available in the Rabbet app this October. Download Rabbet on the App Store or Google Play, or learn more at rabbetgaming.com.

About Lucra

Lucra powers competitive loyalty through a plug-and-play SDK, which integrates into apps or websites and enables tournaments, mini-games, and peer-vs-peer competitions, with real-money or rewards. It handles compliance, payments, fraud prevention, and settlement out of the box, so partners can instantly offer gamified experiences without building or managing complex infrastructure themselves. Top entertainment, hospitality, and consumer brands, including Five Iron Golf, Backyard Sports, ChessKings, TouchTunes, and more, use Lucra's white-label technology to power tournaments and challenges, build loyalty, and drive new revenue. Learn more at playlucra.com.

About Rabbet Gaming

Rabbet is the free-to-play, peer-to-peer sports picks app where players set the lines and odds, challenge friends, and compete for real cash prizes. With no deposit required and no house edge, Rabbet lets players create custom offers across professional sports, college sports, and esports, then match with friends or the open marketplace. Winners earn Rabbet Cash, redeemable one-to-one for U.S. dollars. Rabbet is currently available in 39 U.S. states. Learn more at rabbetgaming.com.

Disclaimer

Rabbet Cash and real-money competitions are intended solely for users who meet the minimum age requirements (18+, or 19+/21+ depending on state law) residing in eligible U.S. states where permitted; no purchase is necessary for free-to-play features, and void where prohibited. This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding planned feature releases, geographical expansion, and future developments, which are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes to differ materially. All third-party trademarks, product names, and company logos referenced herein — including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and mentioned brand partners — belong to their respective owners and do not imply any affiliation, sponsorship, or endorsement.

Media Contact

press@playlucra.com

MIAMI, FL, October 1, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Smartify Media (“Smartify”), a premium digital out-of-home (DOOH) and retail media network operating across more than 40 U.S. markets, launched a new partnership with The Agency, the global luxury real estate brokerage founded in Beverly Hills. 

Through the partnership, select offices of The Agency will join Smartify’s national digital out-of-home advertising network, transforming brokerage storefronts into connected digital environments where listings, brand content, and synergistic premium brand advertising can be managed dynamically. Smartify has launched in The Agency offices in La Jolla, Malibu, Berkeley, and Healdsburg, CA with more locations coming soon.

“At The Agency, we've built our reputation on representing extraordinary properties and delivering best-in-class marketing to our agents and clients," said Rainy Hake Austin, President of The Agency. "Our partnership with Smartify allows us to bring that standard to life inside our offices, where digital environments showcase our listings and corporate campaigns with the sophistication our brand demands. This partnership reflects our continued investment in the tools and technology that set our agents apart, allowing them to better market their business and connect with clients."

Digital screens deployed at participating The Agency locations will enable agents and teams to update listings and brand content in real time, replacing traditional static signage with dynamic, always-current messaging. The same infrastructure can also create new advertising inventory within premium brokerage environments, providing participating offices with an opportunity to generate synergistic premium media revenue from their physical locations.

For agents, Smartify also extends visibility beyond the brokerage office across the entire Smartify network through Smartify REAL™ — Real Estate. Real World.™, a program that brings real estate marketing into the physical environments where consumers spend their everyday lives. Content marketed on a brokerage screen can also be distributed across Smartify’s broader network, including retail and lifestyle destinations, shopping centers, EV charging displays, kiosks, neighborhood storefronts, and other high-traffic environments — giving agents the ability to extend their presence and reach defined audiences in the real world.

“The Agency has built one of the most distinctive and globally recognized brands in luxury real estate, with a sophisticated digital presence and a footprint in many of America’s most important markets,” said Inna Finkelstein, SVP of Partnerships at Smartify. “Our partnership creates an opportunity to extend that brand beyond the digital experience and the brokerage office, connecting The Agency with consumers across a broader network of premium physical touch points where they live, shop, and move throughout their day.”

Smartify’s digital media platform serves both commercial and residential real estate, creating new opportunities for property owners and operators to enhance their environments, engage audiences, and unlock the media value of their real estate assets. Brokerages leveraging Smartify’s platform include First Team Real Estate, Seven Gables Real Estate, West + Main, The Keyes Company, Compass, and The Corcoran Group. 

About Smartify Media

Headquartered in Miami, Florida, Smartify Media Inc. (Smartify) is a premium digital out-of-home and retail media company connecting brands with consumers where they live, work, shop, and transact. Its third-party audited and verified network provides access to premium audiences within brand-safe Smartify MainStreet™, Smartify Marketplaces™, and Smartify Everyday Commerce™ environments through programmatic, direct, and hyperlocal advertising. Smartify’s AI-enabled technology integrates financial and operational data with historical performance insights and real-time signals to scale and standardize operations, enhance advertising precision, and optimize media monetization — increasing audience reach and campaign effectiveness for brands while driving recurring revenue for its partners. Learn more at smartifymedia.com.

About The Agency

The Agency is a global, luxury real estate brokerage representing clients across residential, new development, resort, and vacation rental markets worldwide. Since its founding in 2011 by Mauricio Umansky, The Agency has closed more than $104 billion in real estate transactions and grown to more than 190 offices across 17 countries. Consistently ranked among the top brokerages in the industry, The Agency is recognized as one of the fastest-growing boutique luxury real estate brands in the world. Redefining the traditional brokerage model, The Agency fosters a culture of true collaboration, where every client and listing is represented in a shared environment of partnership. Clients and agents alike benefit from the power of a global network and access to a full suite of in-house services, including creative, public relations, relocation, development, core services, and industry-leading technology.

Media Contact

Debbie Williams
SVP of Marketing, Smartify
debbie@smartifymedia.com

Andrea Delgado
VP of PR and Communications, The Agency
andrea.delgado@theagencyre.com

NEW YORK, NY, October 1, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Unhinged, the new protein + caffeine bar built for people who are always on the go, officially launches today with its debut brand campaign, an open casting call for anyone unhinged enough to audition.

The campaign marks the brand's first official work and its launch into the market. The bar is available now on Amazon, on TikTok Shop, and at alwaysunhinged.com.

Casting the Customer

"The Unhinged Casting Call" invites real people to submit the ways life asks them to keep going: a backflip, a job quit on a whim, a HYROX finished before 5pm on a workday. No models, athletes, or influencers required. The prize is the chance to become the face of Unhinged.

The twist: everyone who's unhinged enough to audition gets cast. Shot in a deliberately raw, anti-advertising studio style, the campaign becomes a rolling series called Portraits of the Unhinged, featuring individual films and stills of real, and really Unhinged, brand ambassadors. New content will drop throughout the year, culminating in a launch film that brings the entire roster together for the first time.

The Slash

Running through the campaign is a visual device pulled from the product's packaging: the slash. It's a nod to the brand's ethos of keep going, doing it all, being it all. In the work, the slash strings together the full range of who someone is: a Libra / an aspiring sommelier / works in finance / a skateboarder. It also appears in the submissions themselves: a backflip / a job quit on a whim / a HYROX finished before 5pm on a workday. One small mark holds together everyone's whole, unhinged self.

Unhinged Co-Founder Byron Sorrells said, “This campaign was possible because we set out to build a brand that reflects how our days actually look and feel. We're all spinning a lot of plates, unhinged in our own ways. That's what the slash is. You're a lot of things at once and you don't have to pick one. The Circle brought it to life and we can all see ourselves in the work.”

"The worst thing you could do for a brand literally called 'Unhinged' is go the traditional route," said Jeph Burton, Creative Director and co-founder of The Circle. "So we channeled the energy of a bar that itself had to be two things at once, both protein and caffeine, just to keep up in today's world, and held a casting call for everyone who was also asked to be more than one thing, too."

"The Unhinged Casting Call was stripped all the way back, avoiding layers that felt contrived, to make it about the reality of the cast, the humor in the relatable awkwardness, and treated the product less like product, and more like an accessory to the crime," said Hunter Hampton, Creative Director and Co-Founder of The Circle.

A Challenger Brand Introduces Itself

Instead of casting a spokesperson, Unhinged is casting its actual customer base, and treating the willingness to show up for the whole audition as a statement in its own right. The campaign ladders directly into the launch product: an 11g+ protein, 75mg natural caffeine bar chef-crafted by CIA-trained Chief Product Officer Chef Matt Paine, and into the brand's broader positioning around fueling people going after big things, in whatever form that takes.

Creative Debut for The Circle

The campaign is the creative debut of Jeph Burton and Hunter Hampton as Co-Founders of The Circle, the agency the former Johannes Leonardo executive creative directors launched after a decade behind some of adidas' most awarded work, including collaborations with Oasis, Samuel L. Jackson, and Jude Bellingham. The Circle is built around what Burton and Hampton call "cultural gravity," the idea that advertising should draw audiences in rather than interrupt them. With Unhinged, as with the rest of their early work, the goal is a brand with a voice and momentum entirely its own.

For more on the campaign, visit the campaign site.

About Unhinged

Unhinged is a protein + caffeine bar built for people who don't separate their gym life from their grind life. Each bar delivers 11g of protein and 75mg of natural caffeine and was chef-crafted by CIA-trained Chief Product Officer Chef Matt Paine. Unhinged is available on Amazon, TikTok Shop, and at alwaysunhinged.com.

About The Circle

The Circle is an agency focused on lifestyle, fashion, sport, and entertainment, co-founded in 2026 by Jeph Burton and Hunter Hampton, former executive creative directors at Johannes Leonardo. The agency is built around the idea of "cultural gravity."

Media Contact

hello@alwaysunhinged.com

HONG KONG, October 1, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- LumiMind has launched its first consumer neurotechnology product, LumiSleep D1, on Kickstarter in the United States. LumiSleep D1 is now in mass production and marks a new milestone in the company’s effort to translate non-invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) research into everyday consumer technology. The crowdfunding campaign runs through October 28, 2026, with initial backer shipments scheduled for December 2026.

LumiMind’s engineering draws on research in neural-signal processing, EEG decoding, and non-invasive BCI. LumiSleep D1 applies these principles to real-time EEG sensing and adaptive audio during evening relaxation. While most consumer sleep wearables focus solely on recording and logging historical data for next-day review, LumiSleep D1 explores how real-time neural activity can dynamically shape a device's immediate audio response.

Beyond Tracking: Real-Time EEG in Consumer Wearables

Traditional sleep-tracking wearables center on passive data logging. LumiMind takes a different approach: real-time forehead EEG readings directly inform how the device’s soundscape adjusts while the user winds down for the night.

LumiSleep D1 utilizes soft dry electrodes across the headband to capture EEG signals without requiring conductive gel or single-use parts. On-device processing connects EEG monitoring with real-time sound generation, allowing changes in detected signal activity to modify the audio in real time.

Inside the Technology: Closed-Loop EEG and Sound Modulation

At the center of LumiSleep D1 is Real-Time Neural Coupling Modulation (RTNCM), LumiMind’s closed-loop EEG software architecture. RTNCM processes ongoing EEG signals and generates matching audio locally on the device. As new neural signals are detected, the system adjusts its sound parameters, creating a continuous feedback loop based on the wearer's real-time brainwave activity.

RTNCM monitors changes in ongoing neural activity and alters audio parameters in response to shifting signal patterns during bedtime relaxation.

Its flagship SleepGuide features two sound layers:

• AuthenticBeats: Low-frequency rhythmic audio pulses that dynamically adjust to ongoing brainwave readings
• SubTone: User-selected ambient soundscapes or background music

All output is strictly acoustic. The device contains no electrical, magnetic, or physical stimulation components.

Designed for Nighttime Comfort and Everyday Usability

Engineered for all-night wearability, the headband features a cushioned over-ear structure, a soft band, and flexible dry electrodes tailored for side sleepers. Near-ear air conduction speakers keep audio targeted close to the ears without requiring in-ear buds.

Users can wear the headband during evening relaxation or keep it on overnight. If awakened during the night, pressing the physical button twice activates the ReSleep feature, which restarts the adaptive sound experience according to current EEG activity—without requiring a smartphone screen or app interaction.

Translating Research into Consumer Hardware

LumiSleep D1 made its global showcase at CES 2026, marking an early step in LumiMind’s move from BCI research toward commercial hardware. The product has since entered full mass production.

The launch on Kickstarter represents the next phase, introducing LumiSleep D1 to consumer backers and real-world daily use. LumiMind views the headband as an initial step toward exploring non-invasive BCI applications across consumer electronics.

About LumiMind

LumiMind is a consumer neurotechnology company developing smart devices built on neural-signal decoding research. The company draws on foundational research from the INSIDE Institute for NeuroAI to create adaptive consumer hardware. For more information, visit lumimind.com.

Disclaimer

This press release is provided for general informational and promotional purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell securities or products. The LumiSleep D1 is an everyday consumer wellness and audio device intended solely for personal relaxation, audio entertainment, and sleep hygiene support. It is not a medical device, has not been evaluated or cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or any other health authority, and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, mitigate, or prevent any medical condition, disease, or sleep disorder. Readers should consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns. References to research institutions do not imply official clinical certification or medical endorsement. Statements regarding crowdfunding timelines, mass production, shipping dates, and hardware capabilities are forward-looking statements involving inherent commercial risks, uncertainties, and potential delays; actual results or delivery schedules may differ materially from those projected.

Media Contact

Monica Zhuang
Global PR Manager, LumiMind
pr_global@lumimind.com

FRIENDSWOOD, TX, September 30, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Bruce F. E. Brownson, the president, founder and chief executive officer of B. Brownson & Associates, L.P., has been honored by Marquis Who’s Who for his expertise in talent acquisition across the energy and chemical sectors. With more than three decades of experience, Mr. Brownson has demonstrated unique leadership and service in his field. Moving forward, his legacy will continue to be informed by his unwavering dedication to quality.

Before B. Brownson & Associates, L.P., Mr. Brownson completed a bachelor’s degree in political science and government at The University of Tulsa in 1971. After briefly considering a career in law, he accepted a position at Korn Ferry as an associate consultant in 1976. He became a senior associate within the year and was appointed managing associate by 1979.

Founding B. Brownson & Associates, L.P.

Mr. Brownson briefly joined Paul Ray & Company as the organization’s vice president in 1981, before accepting a similar position as vice president and director of energy and chemical practice a year later. By 1984, he rose to the position of senior vice president and managing director at the company. By 1990, he joined A.T. Kearney (now Kearney) as senior vice president, managing director, and partner of the company’s energy, chemical, and service industry practice.

In 1992, Mr. Brownson founded his own venture, B. Brownson & Associates L.P., as its president and chief executive officer. He established the firm based on two key principles: first, he and his team commit to every assignment they take on; second, they provide highly responsive and customized service. Mr. Brownson personally answers calls until at least 11 p.m. CT each night.

A Proud Reputation in Talent Acquisition

On the B. Brownson & Associates L.P. company website, it is stated that clients may terminate and receive a full refund of professional fees if they are unhappy within the first 75 days of the relationship. Mr. Brownson is proud to say he has never had to issue such a refund, although he has occasionally turned down work that did not align with his experience.

“I prioritize a 100% completion rate, rely heavily on references, and back up statements with names,” Mr. Brownson shared. “I value that level of service and trust more than the income from any one assignment. I am certain no other firm can claim this, nor would they typically offer refunds if clients are dissatisfied.”

As reflected in Mr. Brownson’s track record, he maintains a consistent belief in delivering the highest quality of personalized service. If one cannot meet these standards, he says, one should not accept the work. More than once, Mr. Brownson claims to have replaced all of the major Big Six firms for failing assignments, something he feels is damaging to the industry’s reputation.

The Future of Brownson & Associates, L.P.

Within the next five to 10 years, Mr. Brownson sees potential in expanding the size of his firm. However, he has no plans to add additional offices due to his belief in maintaining quality and personal oversight over geographic presence. Personally, Mr. Brownson intends to continue completing every engagement successfully and maintaining his firm’s unique reputation for integrity.

About B. Brownson & Associates

B. Brownson & Associates, L. P. is a premier, listed, retained executive search consulting firm engaged in general practice and serving clients globally. Our mission is to exceed clearly specified client expectations and establish long-term, results-oriented partnerships with our clients, forged by exceptional service. The firm was founded in 1992 through the acquisition of the assets of A. T. Kearney's Houston practice, for which Bruce Brownson had been the managing partner.  Since its founding, the firm has been driven by its core values of unparalleled client service and relationship focus. We provide custom-tailored services which are uniquely responsive to client culture, schedules, and needs on a personal and organizational basis.  The practice has been built one client at a time; with total service, focus, integrity and responsiveness necessary to assure completion of every assignment we undertake.  The service commitment and guarantees provided by our firm are unique in the executive search profession because we guarantee our results — in writing — with every assignment. For more information, visit www.brownson.com.

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SAN DIMAS, CA, September 30, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- AdelFi Christian Banking, a California-chartered, full-service faith-based credit union serving over 54,000 members nationwide, is operating under the AdelFi name following the 2025 merger of Christian Community Credit Union and AdelFi. The combined organization serves nearly 4,000 churches and ministries and approximately 50,000 individuals and families, including missionaries, with digital banking services and access to the credit union Co-op shared branch network across all 50 states.

The organization traces its roots to a credit union founded nearly 70 years ago by ministers and their families to help Christians pool financial resources for churches, ministries, and other faith-based needs. Today, that vision has grown into a full-service institution with what the organization describes as a uniquely Christian touch.

“I’ve worked for mega banks,” said Blair Korschun, CEO of AdelFi. “At AdelFi we run things like a business, but every staff meeting begins with prayer and prayer requests.” Members, too, are asked if they want to pray when they call in for banking assistance. But the Christian touch doesn’t stop there.

Why Christian Banking?

"There are over 2,300 verses in the Bible that speak to money and finances," explained Aaron Caid, Senior VP and Chief Marketing Officer of AdelFi. “Jesus talked about money so frequently because he knows it competes for our hearts and minds. Consider Matthew 6:21: 'For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.'"

"That said, money is part of life on Earth, and we do have to be profitable,” said Caid. “But our motivation isn’t profit; it’s Kingdom impact.”

AdelFi’s goal is to help clients steward the financial gifts God has entrusted to them. “We help people learn to manage their money and not overborrow,” said Korschun. “We also try to be fair in how we treat members by competitively charging for our services and paying high deposit rates, even for those with modest amounts in the credit union.” And although AdelFi’s loan rates are competitive with other financial institutions’, “our fees are a lot lower,” he stated.

AdelFi also gives back. Employees receive two paid service days per year, the credit union tithes a minimum of 10% of its earnings annually — giving more than $900,000 in 2025 alone — and every time a consumer uses an AdelFi credit card, they not only earn cashback for themselves but for others as well. “We give a portion of every transaction to Christian missions and charities,” said Caid.

Chartered in the state of California, AdelFi has a presence in all 50 states, thanks to its digital tools and membership in the credit union Co-op network. This network gives members access to over 30,000 surcharge-free ATMs and 5,600 branches nationwide. “We have more free locations than the biggest bank in the country,” said Korschun.

AdelFi also has all the same digital tools as big banks and gives clients access to services ranging from auto, business, and church loans to home mortgages, home equity lines of credit, credit and debit cards, money markets, and CDs.

"The AdelFi difference lies in the credit union’s motivations," said Korschun “There’s real heart here. Our employees genuinely care about their job, and feel there is purpose and meaning beyond a paycheck. I feel it, too.”

"After all," added Caid, “we try to be the hands and feet of Christ in the world.”

About AdelFi Christian Banking

AdelFi is Christian banking with eternal purpose, serving Christ followers and ministries to faithfully steward God’s resources to advance the Gospel. In 2025, AdelFi Christian Banking united two trusted Christian financial institutions — Christian Community Credit Union and AdelFi — bringing together more than 130 years of combined experience to serve believers, families, churches, and ministries nationwide. Together as one faith-based credit union, AdelFi is committed to practical banking that helps members live out their values and make a lasting Kingdom impact. For more information, visit www.adelfibanking.com.

Disclaimer

This press release is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice, nor an endorsement by the distribution service. Information contained herein regarding AdelFi, its merged operations, product offerings, deposit rates, and charitable tithing represents current organizational operations and forward-looking statements that are subject to change. By members’ choice, AdelFi is not federally insured. Each account is insured up to $250,000. Readers should consult official account disclosures prior to making financial decisions.

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OXFORD, United Kingdom, September 30, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- International lawyer and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Dean Fealk has been named a visiting fellow at the University of Oxford’s Blavatnik School of Government, where he will spend the coming academic year examining the relationship between technology, corporate strategy, and global power.

Fealk brings nearly three decades of experience advising Silicon Valley leaders through international transactions, foreign regulatory environments, and relationships with governments and senior officials. He has advised on more than $50 billion in cross-border transactions and has led an office, region, and global practice at DLA Piper.

The Oxford fellowship represents the next stage of a career spanning technology, law, business, government, and international affairs.

Bringing Silicon Valley Experience to Oxford

At Oxford, Fealk will examine how technology companies should approach decisions that increasingly carry consequences beyond the balance sheet.

Technology companies are no longer simply businesses operating within a geopolitical environment. Decisions about investments, markets, customers, and technologies can affect national security, democratic resilience, trade, and international alliances.

Fealk plans to explore how companies can incorporate those considerations into corporate strategy rather than addressing them only after regulatory or geopolitical risks emerge.

“Tech companies have become extraordinarily adroit at scaling operations, products, and customers,” said Fealk. “They are not yet nearly as adept at scaling judgment about power and influence consistent with their underlying values. That gap is the thing I want to spend a year actually thinking about.”

Three Decades at the Intersection of Business and Global Power

Fealk has advised clients on international expansion, European listings, foreign-investment reviews, and cross-border transactions where geopolitical considerations can materially affect business strategy.

His work outside private practice includes roles as a senior appointee at the U.S. Trade Representative and Commerce Department and advising three presidential campaigns. He also serves as a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations, a board member of the National Democratic Institute, and a founding member of the Halifax International Security Forum.

He has also led high-level gatherings involving NATO, APEC, and the United Nations, giving him experience working across both corporate and policy environments.

Examining Technology’s New Geopolitical Role

The Oxford project grew out of Fealk’s observation that technology companies have developed sophisticated approaches to scaling products, capital, operations, and talent, while their approach to geopolitical power remains less developed.

The questions include how companies should approach authoritarian markets, critical technologies, national-security interests, and responsibilities toward democratic institutions and international alliances.

“I’m not going to Oxford to pen a manifesto admonishing Silicon Valley what its politics should be,” said Fealk. “I want to understand why, with all the resources and talent concentrated in a fifty-mile stretch of the Bay Area, the industry still struggles to translate its commercial power into coherent, values-driven influence on the things that will help determine the future of liberal democracies.”

Developing a Framework for What Comes Next

Fealk describes the central challenge as a “missing doctrine,” a practical framework for helping technology companies incorporate democracy, national security, and alliance commitments into strategic decision-making.

The goal is to move beyond reacting to geopolitical events to develop a more deliberate approach to judgment when companies make decisions about markets, investments, partnerships, customers, and technology.

“CEOs and international lawyers strive to analyze geopolitical events,” said Fealk. “But many are pattern-matching from their last dozen deals. I want to come back with something closer to an actual framework for key stakeholders.”

Fealk plans to bring the insights from his year at Oxford back into his legal practice and civic work, continuing to examine how technology companies can navigate the responsibilities that come with their growing economic and geopolitical influence.

About Dean Fealk

Dean Fealk is recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in America as a global business and policy leader, drawing on nearly three decades of experience spanning technology, cross-border transactions, and international affairs. He was awarded the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal by Queen Elizabeth II for lifelong service and named a Chief Influencer by the Communications Board for thought leadership across media outlets such as Forbes, Fast Company, The Atlantic, and NPR.

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DOVER, DE, September 30, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Soulog Inc. has opened launch registration for Soulog Sense, an ultra-thin magnetic AI voice recorder with a Personal Context System designed to help users capture, organize, and work with real-world information. The system brings together audio, images, text, and files users choose to capture or add, keeps related context connected across sessions, and turns it into structured, usable outputs on request.

When users ask for a specific output, the Soulog app can draw on related captured context to generate supported formats such as presentations, PDFs, documents, spreadsheets, images, and prompts for other tools.

Outputs can draw on context across multiple sessions rather than a single recording, helping users carry relevant information into ongoing work. Through a compatible MCP connection, supported AI agents can access the Soulog context made available to them — helping draft follow-ups, refine proposals, and prepare next steps. Generated content can then be shared or exported through supported workflows.

Soulog Sense can surface related information across recordings, notes, images, and files in a visual view, helping users explore connections between captured multi-format materials. Personal Context System keeps related sessions, uploads, and other content together around a shared topic, allowing users to review information, ask questions, and analyze context across multiple sessions.

As a project develops, the Soulog app can use that related context to generate updated summaries, key points, action items, owners, and open questions without requiring users to work from one recording at a time.

Before the first recording, Soulog Sense must be activated in the Soulog app. Then users can slide the power switch up to turn on the device and the recording switch up to start recording and down to stop — without opening the app. During a recording, clicking the multifunction button once marks an important moment for easy review later.

For conversations that only become important after they have already started, 30-Minute Live Rewind provides another option. The feature is off by default and must first be enabled in the Soulog app. With the device powered on and Rewind enabled, users can press and hold the multifunction button for two seconds to save up to the previous 30 minutes of audio and continue recording in the same file. Users are responsible for complying with applicable recording and consent laws.

The Soulog app also brings multiple content types into the same workflow, including photos, text, documents, audio, and webpages. Its multimodal capabilities help connect information from different formats with the relevant context.

Recordings support unlimited transcription across over 120 languages, along with vocabulary management. Speaker recognition can identify registered speakers across recordings, supporting one primary user and up to nine additional speakers through voiceprint settings. Voiceprint settings are user-controlled, and users are responsible for obtaining any consent required before registering another person’s voice.

At just 0.124 inches (3.15 mm) at the body and 46 g (1.62 oz), Soulog Sense attaches magnetically to compatible phones and cases and charges via USB-C.

Key hardware specifications include:

• Independent battery: More than 50 hours of continuous recording on a full charge without drawing power from the phone; a 10-minute USB-C charge designed to support a full workday (8-plus hours)
• Storage: 8 GB of onboard storage
• Audio: Two MEMS microphones and one VPU, with AI noise reduction designed to reduce ambient noise during recording

Data is encrypted on the device, in transit, and in storage, while registered voice profiles are also encrypted and user-controlled. Cloud sync is off by default and begins only when the user enables it. Soulog says customer data is not used to train AI models or sold, and users can export supported formats or manage and delete their information.

“The industry keeps building smarter models while the input stays the same: whatever someone remembers to type in at the end of the day,” said Jane Lee, Marketing Lead at Soulog Inc. “We focused on the input instead. Hardware first, because that decision determines what the software can do afterward.”

In the U.S., Soulog Sense retails for $139.99. It will be available at an early-bird price of $111.99, reflecting a 20% discount.

After a recording is completed, the Soulog app can generate transcripts in over 120 languages and, depending on the plan, apply features such as speaker recognition, vocabulary management, structured AI summaries, and actionable insights. Unlimited transcription and 30-Minute Live Rewind are available on the Free plan. Other advanced features vary by subscription tier and can be explored through a seven-day Pro trial. Check the current plan details for the exact features included.

Each set includes a magnetic card holder, magnetic adapter ring, USB-C cable, and user manual. Soulog Sense will be available through Soulog.com, Amazon, and TikTok Shop, with additional availability details published on the official Soulog website.

About Soulog Inc.

Soulog Inc. is a Delaware-based consumer AI company building hardware and software that helps users capture, organize, and turn real-world context into usable outputs. Its first product, Soulog Sense, combines multimodal capture hardware with AI to help professionals, students, and creators transform information into actionable work. The company does not sell customer data and does not train models on customer audio. For more information, visit soulog.com and follow Soulog on Instagram.

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Soulog Inc.
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CAPE TOWN, South Africa, September 30, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- TAILG, a global electric mobility technology company, made its appearance at the 2026 Africa E-Mobility Week & Forum (AEW2026), where it delivered a keynote speech and shared its “Green Ride Africa” strategy and action plan with representatives from African governments, international organizations, investors, and local innovation enterprises. TAILG also showcased a range of electric two- and three-wheelers designed for African operating scenarios, presenting an integrated green mobility solution covering vehicles, energy infrastructure, and industrial development.

In East and West Africa, electric motorcycles are widely used in high-frequency commercial scenarios such as passenger transport and cargo delivery. Vehicle reliability, energy replenishment efficiency, and operating costs directly affect market adoption. Based on local needs and its experience in Africa, TAILG is developing a green mobility system designed for large-scale and sustainable development in African markets.

At the forum, TAILG introduced the “Green Ride Africa” action framework, focusing on energy infrastructure, local industrial capacity, and innovation ecosystem development. Based on local conditions, the initiative explores energy solutions including solar power, energy storage, charging, and battery-swapping systems. It also promotes local assembly, certification, industry standards development, and battery recycling, while supporting green mobility ecosystems through innovation challenges, incubation programs, and resource sharing.

At the exhibition, TAILG showcased several models, including the TK90, F55, F51, and JINFU. Designed for high-frequency commercial applications, the TK90 features a 3,500W mid-mounted motor, a top speed of 85 km/h, and a maximum range of 100 km using swappable lithium batteries. TAILG has also partnered with a local battery-swapping network operator in Ghana. According to the company, the battery-swapping model can reduce riders’ operating costs by approximately 20% to 30%.

The F55 and F51 are both equipped with 2,000W motors and have obtained EEC certification. At a speed of 45 km/h, they offer ranges of up to 95 km and 90 km, respectively, supporting urban commuting and daily operations. The JINFU is equipped with a 1,000W motor and a 72V/45Ah battery system and is primarily designed for urban and community cargo delivery scenarios.

Beyond addressing local needs through its products and solutions, TAILG also shared its approach to scaling electric mobility in Africa at the forum. TAILG President Michael Yao said that achieving large-scale electric mobility development in Africa requires more than increasing the number of electric vehicles. It also requires technology, talent, services, and industrial capabilities to be developed and retained locally, while working with African partners to explore development paths suited to local needs.

TAILG began its electric mobility initiatives in Africa around 2019. In 2021, the company supported the local assembly of its first batch of electric motorcycles in Kenya, and in 2024, the TK90 was launched in Ghana. In July 2026, UNDP and TAILG signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing the Green Mobility Centre of Excellence (GM-CoE).

Looking ahead, TAILG plans to continue validating its products, energy solutions, technologies, and operating models in specific markets such as Kenya, and to share proven experience with more African countries and local partners. At the same time, TAILG will continue working with local partners to explore practical approaches to scaling electric mobility, focusing on key areas including financing, reliable energy supply, charging and battery-swapping infrastructure, policy coordination, and cross-brand technical standards.

About TAILG

Founded in 2003, TAILG is an electric mobility technology company with the mission of “Advancing technology to make mobility better for people around the world” and the ambition to become a global leader in low-carbon mobility. The company specializes in the research, development, manufacturing, and sales of electric two- and three-wheelers, as well as related charging and battery-swapping services. TAILG continues to develop products and green mobility solutions adapted to different overseas markets. TAILG operates seven R&D and intelligent manufacturing bases worldwide, with more than 27,000 stores globally and over 70 million users. TAILG is committed to technology and innovation, with industry-leading R&D facilities including a national-level CNAS-accredited laboratory and the Global Low-Carbon Mobility Research Institute. The company holds more than 2,000 patents and has received international design awards, including the Red Dot Award. As a United Nations electric mobility partner and a Belt and Road strategic partner, TAILG has promoted low-carbon mobility globally since 2019 and has implemented projects in Kenya, Uganda, the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, and other markets, laying an important foundation for its global development. For more information, visit tailg.com.

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ONTARIO, CA, September 30, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- When buyers search for the best magnesium glycinate ingredient supplier, they are usually comparing more than price.

A reliable B2B supplier should be able to provide:

• Clearly identified, fully reacted ingredient composition
• Defined elemental magnesium content by grade
• Analytical verification of chelation, free magnesium, moisture, heavy metals, microbiology, and residual solvents
• Lot-specific certificates of analysis and supplier-qualification documents
• Grade recommendations for capsules, tablets, powders, gummies, beverages, and other formats
• Commercial samples, packaging, MOQ, lead-time, inventory, and supply-capacity information

MagneINNO™ was developed to address these requirements as a branded magnesium bisglycinate ingredient platform rather than an unnamed commodity magnesium powder.

MagneINNO is operated by NutraINNO USA Inc. and supplies fully reacted, non-buffered chelated magnesium bisglycinate, also commonly called magnesium glycinate, to dietary supplement brands, contract manufacturers, private-label companies, and functional food and beverage developers.

"A branded ingredient must provide more than a name and a specification sheet," said Jack Lin, CEO of NutraINNO USA Inc. "It must give customers a clear product identity, a defensible technical basis, consistent grades, supporting analytical data, and a reliable path from sample evaluation to commercial supply."

MagneINNO and MagniLift Technology

MagneINNO is defined by a named proprietary technology platform, standardized product grades, analytical verification, qualification documentation, and commercial supply support.

The platform is built around MagniLift Technology, a proprietary chemical engineering and verification system designed to support controlled chelation, reduced free ionic impurities, consistent formulation behavior, and repeatable commercial production.

The publicly described process includes:

• Organic acid pre-activation to prepare the mineral phase for controlled chelation
• Ultrasound-assisted chelation to support stepwise coordination between magnesium and glycine
• Advanced nanofiltration to remove unreacted glycine and free ionic impurities without harsh organic solvents
• Lot-level verification linking analytical results, COA files, batch records, and shipments

MagneINNO also uses proprietary chelation-verification technology to evaluate chelation quality, free magnesium, elemental magnesium, molecular structure, moisture, and batch consistency through complementary analytical methods.

The company identifies a 95% real chelation rate as a process target for the MagniLift Technology platform. This target is evaluated together with FTIR, XRD, free magnesium, elemental magnesium, moisture, and other analytical data. It is not presented as a finished-product health claim.

Product identity and standardized grades

MagneINNO supplies chelated magnesium bisglycinate under several commonly used names, including magnesium glycinate, magnesium diglycinate, magnesium glycinate chelate, and chelated magnesium.

Product identity information includes:

• CAS No.: 14783-68-7
• Molecular formula: C4H8MgN2O4
• Molecular weight: 172.42 g/mol on an anhydrous basis
• Appearance: White to off-white powder

MagneINNO supplies the ingredient as a fully reacted, non-buffered chelate in which magnesium is coordinated with glycine.

The standard product platform includes three grades:

• 12.01% typical elemental magnesium, Taste Optimized: designed for capsules, tablets, premium mineral formulas, and products where serving-size control matters.
• 10.00% typical elemental magnesium, Taste Free: designed for powders, stick packs, and daily wellness blends where taste, solubility, and dosage flexibility must be balanced.
• 8.00% typical elemental magnesium, Ultra Taste Free: designed for gummies, beverages, ready-to-drink products, and other flavor-sensitive formulas.

The stated elemental magnesium values are typical grade values measured by ICP-OES. Customers should use the current product specification and lot-specific COA for final label calculations.

Composition and formulation comparison

Magnesium oxide, magnesium citrate, and magnesium bisglycinate are different magnesium sources with different elemental magnesium levels, chemical forms, solubility characteristics, sensory profiles, formulation requirements, and cost-in-use.

Magnesium oxide generally provides a higher elemental magnesium percentage in a smaller amount of raw material. Magnesium citrate is a different magnesium salt with its own taste and formulation behavior. Fully reacted magnesium bisglycinate generally provides a lower elemental magnesium percentage, but is evaluated in applications where chelated structure, sensory performance, and technical documentation are important.

Buyers should also distinguish non-buffered magnesium bisglycinate from buffered or blended products. Buffered materials may combine magnesium bisglycinate with magnesium oxide or another magnesium source to increase the elemental magnesium percentage. This changes the declared composition and may affect taste, handling, solubility, and formulation behavior.

Elemental magnesium and label calculations

Elemental magnesium is the amount declared on U.S. Supplement Facts panels, not the total weight of the magnesium bisglycinate compound.

For approximately 100 mg of elemental magnesium:

• 12.01% grade: approximately 833 mg of raw material
• 10.00% grade: approximately 1,000 mg of raw material
• 8.00% grade: approximately 1,250 mg of raw material

These calculations affect capsule count, tablet size, serving size, mineral loading, cost-in-use, and the space available for other active ingredients.

Analytical verification and quality specifications

MagneINNO uses a complementary analytical program to review chelation, elemental magnesium, moisture, impurities, and batch consistency.

The core analytical program includes:

• ICP-OES for elemental magnesium
• Complexometric titration for free or unreacted magnesium
• FTIR for chelation-bond characterization
• XRD for crystalline structure and phase identity
• TGA for thermal decomposition profiles
• DSC for thermal transitions
• Karl Fischer testing for moisture content

Public analytical information also describes HPLC testing for purity and impurity detection and GC-MS testing for residual solvents. Residual solvents are reported as not detected in the company’s public analytical summary.

Typical commercial specifications include:

• Elemental magnesium: 12.01%, 10.00%, or 8.00% by grade, measured by ICP-OES
• Free magnesium: no more than 0.02% w/w
• Loss on drying: no more than 6.0%
• Lead: no more than 0.5 ppm
• Arsenic: no more than 1.0 ppm
• Cadmium: no more than 0.5 ppm
• Mercury: no more than 0.1 ppm
• Total plate count: no more than 1,000 CFU/g
• Yeast and mold: no more than 100 CFU/g
• E. coli: negative or absent in 10 g
• Salmonella: negative or absent in 25 g

Traceability, stability, and qualification documents

MagneINNO links supplier lots, production batches, QC records, released COAs, lot codes, and shipping documents.

The quality process includes supplier-document review, production batch records, in-process checks, release testing, and final document review before shipment. The company quality information lists a 99.8% release pass rate and lot-level batch consistency.

MagneINNO states a 24-month shelf life from the date of manufacture when the product is stored unopened in its original packaging in a cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight, excessive heat, and moisture.

Public technical information reports chelation integrity of approximately 100% at month 0 and 95% at month 24. Customers can request the applicable stability conditions, test protocol, and supporting data. Finished-product stability should be evaluated separately in the final formulation.

Supplier-qualification documents can include:

• Lot-specific COA
• Product specification and technical data sheet
• Safety data sheet
• Allergen statement
• Non-GMO statement
• Traceability package
• Manufacturing process flow chart
• GRAS determination documentation

Facility credentials and regulatory support

MagneINNO is operated by NutraINNO USA Inc. and is produced through manufacturing and quality systems identified by the company as including:

• NSF GMP registration under NSF/ANSI 173
• NSF GMP for Sport facility registration
• FDA facility registration
• ISO 9001 certification
• FSSC 22000 certification
• BRCGS certification
• Non-GMO documentation
• Halal documentation
• Kosher documentation

MagneINNO has completed GRAS self-affirmation for applicable U.S. food and beverage uses. The supporting dossier is available for qualified customer review.

The ingredient is supplied against an internal commercial specification designed to align with applicable USP and FCC identity and purity expectations. Customers requiring EP conformity or market-specific regulatory documentation should request the current specification, COA, certification scope, and regulatory file.

Facility registration is not product approval, and GRAS self-affirmation is not an FDA-issued certificate. Final product classification, labeling, claims, importer obligations, and market-entry decisions remain the responsibility of the customer and its regulatory advisers.

U.S. inventory and commercial supply

MagneINNO ships from a 50,000-square-foot warehouse at 3919 Guasti Road, Ontario, California 91761, United States.

The company reports:

• Dozens of metric tons of ready-to-ship magnesium bisglycinate inventory
• More than 3,000 metric tons of annual production capacity
• Standard commercial packing in 25 kg fiber drums
• Project-specific packaging and supply planning
• Commercial programs starting from 25 kg, subject to quotation confirmation
• Approximately three-business-day dispatch for available California stock
• Typical production or replenishment planning of two to four weeks
• Free 50 g samples in the 8.00%, 10.00%, and 12.01% grades, with shipping covered by MagneINNO

Formulation applications

MagneINNO supports products positioned in:

• Sleep and relaxation formulas
• Stress and daily wellness products
• Sports recovery formulas
• Capsules and tablets
• Powders and stick packs
• Gummies
• Functional beverages and ready-to-drink products

The 12.01% grade is designed for capsules and tablets where elemental magnesium density and serving-size control matter.

The 10.00% grade is designed for powders and stick packs where taste, solubility, and dosage flexibility must be balanced.

The 8.00% grade is designed for gummies, beverages, ready-to-drink products, and other flavor-sensitive formulas.

Custom Solutions are available for project-specific grade selection, documentation, packaging, special dosage forms, and commercial supply planning.

Beverage and gummy developers should evaluate the ingredient in the complete finished-product matrix, including pH, acids, flavor systems, sweeteners, proteins, other minerals, processing conditions, packaging, and storage.

To request samples, specifications, lot-specific COAs, technical documents, regulatory files, or commercial pricing, contact sales@magneinno.com, call +1 (909) 666-2995, or visit magneinno.com/contact.

About MagneINNO

MagneINNO is a B2B magnesium glycinate ingredient platform serving dietary supplement brands, contract manufacturers, and functional beverage innovators. The company supplies chelated magnesium bisglycinate grades designed for a range of formulation needs, including capsules, tablets, powders, stick packs, and beverage applications. MagneINNO focuses on ingredient verification, specification transparency, and formulation suitability. Its magnesium glycinate portfolio includes grades with 8%, 10%, and 12% elemental magnesium, supported by analytical testing such as ICP-OES elemental magnesium measurement, FTIR-based chelation characterization, and free-magnesium evaluation. With commercial supply support and U.S.-focused customer service, MagneINNO helps product-development, quality, and procurement teams evaluate magnesium glycinate ingredients with clearer technical documentation and application-focused guidance. For more information, visit magneinno.com.

Disclaimer

This press release is intended solely for B2B informational purposes for dietary supplement manufacturers, formulators, and procurement teams. It does not constitute medical advice, dietary recommendations, or an offer to sell to retail consumers. Statements regarding MagneINNO™ and MagniLift Technology have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA); this ingredient is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. FDA facility registration and self-affirmed GRAS status do not constitute FDA endorsement or product approval. Finished product manufacturers are solely responsible for verifying label compliance, final dosage claims, and regulatory conformity in their respective jurisdictions.

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Marekting Manager, MagneINNO
peter@magneinno.com

YIBIN, China, September 30, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Qinghai Spring Medicinal Resources Technology Co., Ltd. today announced that its flagship beverage brand, Tinghua Liquor, has received official patent recognition from both European and United States intellectual property authorities for its proprietary spirit-processing technology.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a Notice of Allowance for U.S. Patent Application Publication No. US 2024/0252453 A1, following a granted invention patent from the European Patent Office (EPO) under European Patent No. EP4353263 B1. The patent examinations conducted by European and U.S. authorities evaluated the technology strictly against established intellectual property criteria, including novelty, inventive step, and industrial applicability.

Precision Ingredient Engineering in Distilled Spirits

Traditional Baijiu brewing relies primarily on natural, open-air batch fermentation, which can lead to variance in trace compound composition. Tinghua’s patented processing system applies targeted ingredient-editing techniques — combining controlled-strain fermentation, molecular distillation, and membrane separation — to process aged liquor at the molecular level.

By utilizing modular compound identification and controlled separation, the technology aims to refine the trace chemical profile of distilled spirits. The process is designed to reduce specific volatile byproducts typically associated with harsh post-consumption discomfort while preserving the traditional full-bodied flavor profile of high-grade Baijiu.

Interdisciplinary Research Approach

Tinghua’s development framework combines traditional Chinese brewing methodologies with modern analytical food chemistry and neurophysiology concepts. The company’s research focuses on how specific trace congeners in distilled spirits interact with human sensory and physiological receptors during consumption.

About Tinghua

Ting Hua means “listening to the sound of liquor bubbles,” implying extraordinary Chinese Baijiu-making skills. As one of the world's six major distilled spirits, Chinese Baijiu enjoys a history of over 1,000 years. In ancient times, skilled spirit craftsmen determined the quality of spirits by checking the size and dissipation speed of bubbles when the spirits flowed into the barrel during distillation. Top artisans could even determine the spirits' quality by listening to the sound of the bubbles. With such amazing skills, we can study spirits in more ways to further understand the relationship between liquor and people. For more information, visit tinghuajiu.com.

About Qinghai Spring Medicinal Resources Technology Co., Ltd.

Qinghai Spring Medicinal Resources Technology Co., Ltd. (SSE: 600381) is an A-share listed healthcare and innovation enterprise headquartered in China. The company focuses on the modernization and technological transformation of traditional Chinese medicine resources, famously known for its research and development in high-efficiency Cordyceps sinensis (冬虫夏草) processing under brand initiatives such as "Verygrass" (极草). Expanding its portfolio, Qinghai Spring also applies traditional health theory and modern technology to luxury spirit development, including its flagship brand Tinghua Liquor (听花酒). Dedicated to scientific rigor, quality processing, and health advancement, Qinghai Spring strives to combine traditional wisdom with modern consumer wellness solutions. For more information, visit verygrass.com.

Disclaimer

The statements in this press release regarding potential health benefits, physiological responses, anti-inflammatory or antioxidant effects, and the prevention or treatment of disease have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or European health authorities. Tinghua Liquor is an alcoholic beverage and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, including tumors. Patent application publication status indicates a pending intellectual property claim and does not constitute regulatory approval or endorsement of health claims by any governmental agency. Consumers should exercise moderation and follow established public health guidelines regarding alcohol consumption.

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LOS ANGELES, CA, September 29, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Next week, the California Mortgage Bankers Association (California MBA) will host the California Disaster Recovery Forum at the California Science Center in Exposition Park, partnering with the State of California to bring together the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA), the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI), mortgage lenders and servicers, planning and permitting officials, and community organizations to help survivors of the Los Angeles wildfires navigate financing and rebuilding.

The event comes as Los Angeles County continues to recover from the January 2025 wildfires, which destroyed thousands of homes across Pacific Palisades, Malibu, Altadena, Pasadena, and surrounding communities and left many property owners facing an unfamiliar rebuilding and financing process.

"When disaster strikes, recovery cannot rest with one organization or agency — it requires all of us. The California Disaster Recovery Forum will bring residents, industry professionals, government leaders and government agencies together in an open, constructive and collaborative environment to share knowledge and identify gaps and create solutions. By supporting families affected by the Altadena and Pacific Palisades wildfires today, we can also build a practical playbook that helps California — and communities across the country — respond faster, collaborate more effectively and be better prepared for the next natural disaster," said Paul Gigliotti, CEO of California Mortgage Bankers Association.

Following opening remarks on the shared commitment among state and industry partners, CalHFA will present details on its disaster rebuilding assistance program, outlining new resources available to wildfire-affected homeowners. Other resources include the Home Rebuild Network (homerebuildnetwork.org), which connects wildfire-affected homeowners with participating lenders and recovery resources. Powered by Prudent AI, the portal collects borrower information and matches consumers with construction lending partners — including CMG Financial and Guild Mortgage — best suited to their rebuilding needs.

The program will then open into the Recovery Resource Exchange, a hands-on resource fair where residents can meet with mortgage lenders, servicers, and recovery specialists to work through their financing and rebuilding questions.

“As California continues to invest in financial support to help victims of the Los Angeles wildfires rebuild their homes, our continued and collaborative public-private partnerships are critically important,” said Tomiquia Moss, Secretary of the California Housing and Homelessness Agency. “By connecting our state and industry experts and providing ways for survivors to learn about innovative new opportunities like the Disaster Rebuilding Assistance Program, we can ensure that everyone focused on disaster recovery is on a pathway to success.” 

“CalHFA’s Disaster Rebuilding Assistance Program gives families the support and resources they need during this phase of recovery after a disaster,” said Tony Sertich, Executive Director of CalHFA. “We’re proud to provide more affordable options to homeowners as they begin to rebuild and restore their communities.”

Survivors who are unable to attend will be able to access the resources offered at the forum through the following: CalHFA’s Disaster Rebuilding Assistance Program

"One system. One room. One path forward." That idea will shape the forum itself — bringing survivors and recovery resources into one place for one day, instead of sending people from agency to agency. The new Home Rebuild Network carries that same coordination online, giving survivors continued access to lenders and recovery resources long after the event ends. The forum is made possible through a partnership between California MBA, the State of California, CalHFA, DFPI, and the mortgage lenders, servicers, and community organizations who will staff the Recovery Resource Exchange. California MBA has also supported Governor Newsom's $100 million Disaster Rebuild Fund and other state efforts to expand disaster recovery financing.  

About California Mortgage Bankers Association

The California Mortgage Bankers Association (California MBA) is a leading advocate for the real estate finance industry, representing mortgage lenders, servicers, and industry partners operating in California and across the country. The association works to advance responsible lending, promote innovation, and ensure policymakers understand how legislation and regulation impact the mortgage industry and the consumers it serves. For more information, visit cmba.com.

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PORTLAND, OR, September 29, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Attorney Bracken McKey is marking 25 years of experience in law and criminal justice, reflecting on a career spent as a prosecutor in the Washington County District Attorney’s Office and sharing lessons on leadership, professional growth and decision-making developed over more than two decades.

McKey spent 25 years as a prosecutor in the Washington County District Attorney’s Office, including several years as chief deputy district attorney. During his tenure, he directed investigations for the Washington County Major Crimes Team, handled thousands of cases and tried more than 250. His work included dozens of homicide cases and hundreds of Measure 11 offenses, as well as leadership roles with the Westside Interagency Narcotics Team, Crash Analysis and Reconstruction Team, Washington County fraud team, and Conviction Integrity Unit/Brady Committee.

Looking back on that experience, McKey says one of his central professional lessons is that good judgment does not automatically follow from time spent in a profession. Experience is valuable, he says, but it is only the raw material. Judgment develops through reflection, curiosity, and the willingness to keep learning long after a career begins to feel familiar.

"I've worked alongside people who had been doing the same job for 30 years, and I've worked with people who had been doing it for five," McKey said. "Sometimes the person with less experience exercised better judgment because they were still asking questions and challenging their own assumptions."

Experience Gives You Opportunities, Not Answers

Early in a career, success often comes from mastering technical skills, understanding processes and building confidence. Those are important milestones, but McKey believes they represent only the beginning of professional development.

As responsibilities increase, problems become more complicated. The situations that matter most rarely come with complete information or obvious solutions. Instead of relying on rules alone, professionals must weigh competing priorities, evaluate uncertainty and make thoughtful decisions despite imperfect information.

"As you gain experience, you stop looking for perfect answers," McKey said. "Instead, you start asking whether you're asking the right questions. That shift changes the way you approach every decision."

Over the course of his career, McKey came to believe that experience does not automatically produce wisdom. Some professionals continue growing every year, while others spend decades repeating the same habits without becoming significantly better. The difference, he believes, is whether someone chooses to keep learning from each experience rather than simply accumulating more of them.

Curiosity Is the Habit That Keeps Professionals Growing

One of the biggest differences McKey has observed throughout his career is the role curiosity plays in long-term professional development.

Professionals who continue improving rarely believe they have everything figured out. They remain interested in understanding why outcomes occurred, how circumstances changed and what they could do differently the next time.

That curiosity helps prevent complacency.

"The biggest risk isn't making mistakes," McKey said. "The biggest risk is believing you've reached a point where there's nothing left to learn."

Rather than viewing experience as proof of expertise, he encourages professionals to view it as an expanding collection of lessons. Every project, conversation, challenge and unexpected outcome provides another opportunity to refine judgment.

The professionals who keep asking thoughtful questions often become the ones others trust to make difficult decisions.

Reflection Turns Experience Into Judgment

Many people learn from failure because mistakes naturally demand attention. McKey believes successful outcomes deserve the same level of analysis.

"People naturally review mistakes because they're uncomfortable," he said. "What often gets overlooked are the successes. If something worked, you should understand why it worked. Otherwise, you might assume it will always work the same way."

That habit of reflection separates continuous improvement from simple repetition.

Professionals who consistently review their decisions begin to recognize patterns. They notice recurring challenges, identify strengths they can build on and uncover assumptions that may no longer serve them well.

This process takes discipline because it requires honest self-evaluation rather than simply moving on to the next task.

McKey believes that reflection is where experience becomes judgment. Without it, even decades of work can become little more than routine.

Good Judgment Requires Humility

Another lesson that has become clearer to McKey over his 25-year prosecutorial career is the importance of humility.

Many people associate confidence with having the right answer. McKey believes confidence should instead come from being willing to learn, adapt and reconsider when new information becomes available.

"There is a misconception that changing your mind is a sign of weakness," he said. "I've found the opposite to be true. If the facts change or you learn something important, adapting is often the strongest decision you can make."

This willingness to adjust is especially valuable in leadership roles.

Strong leaders do not create environments where they must always appear certain. They create environments where thoughtful discussion is encouraged and people feel comfortable raising concerns or offering different perspectives.

That openness can lead to better decisions because it allows more information to reach the people responsible for making them.

Trust Is Earned Through Consistency

Professional growth is not measured only by knowledge or experience. It is also reflected in the trust a person earns over time.

McKey believes credibility develops through repeated actions rather than occasional achievements.

"People remember whether you follow through," he said. "They remember whether you prepared, whether you listened, and whether they could rely on you. Those habits build credibility much faster than trying to sound like the smartest person in the room."

Consistency becomes especially important when situations become challenging.

During periods of uncertainty, people naturally look toward professionals who remain thoughtful, prepared and dependable. Those qualities are built over years through everyday decisions that often go unnoticed at the time.

About Bracken McKey

Bracken McKey is an attorney with 25 years of experience as a prosecutor in the Washington County District Attorney’s Office, where he served as chief deputy district attorney and directed investigations for the Washington County Major Crimes Team. During his career, he handled thousands of cases and tried more than 250, including dozens of homicide cases and hundreds of Measure 11 offenses. McKey also held leadership roles with several specialized investigative teams and committees, including the Westside Interagency Narcotics Team, Crash Analysis and Reconstruction Team, Washington County fraud team, and Conviction Integrity Unit/Brady Committee.

SINGAPORE, September 29, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Kinzey Capital Management, a Singapore-based manager of discretionary multi-asset mandates, is advising private clients, family groups and corporate treasuries holding concentrated semiconductor positions to reassess them in light of Huawei Technologies' accelerated artificial intelligence chip roadmap. The firm sees the schedule, set out this week in Shanghai, as the clearest signal yet of how quickly China intends to close the gap with Nvidia, at a time when sector valuations assume American leadership will continue.

"A roadmap changes the competitive arithmetic long before it changes anybody's earnings," said David Nilson, Director of Private Clients at Kinzey Capital Management Pte. Ltd.

At the annual Huawei Connect conference, Huawei executive David Wang said the Ascend 960DT will arrive in the first quarter of 2027, three quarters ahead of plan, with the 960PR following two quarters later. Each part doubles the computing power, memory bandwidth and interconnect ports of the Ascend 950 series. The accompanying Atlas 960 SuperPoD carries 15,488 Ascend 960 processors across 220 cabinets and delivers 30 EFLOPS in FP8 precision. The Ascend 970 is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2028, and the Ascend 980 for 2029.

Nilson pointed to DeepSeek's decision to validate Ascend processors alongside Nvidia hardware in the same framework as more significant than any specification sheet, calling it "the first occasion on which a Chinese accelerator appears as a peer rather than a fallback."

Kinzey points out that commercial volumes still sit heavily with the incumbent. Nvidia shipped one million H20 chips into China over a recent full year, against 200,000 Ascend 910B units. The firm also expects that balance to shift: 910B output is climbing towards 300,000 units over the following year, and fabrication of the 910C has begun against a separate target of 100,000 units a year. In Kinzey's view, investors who treat today's market share as a fixed baseline risk overlooking how quickly domestic supply is building.

Kinzey's analysis separates the frontier gap from the deployed gap. Top-end American accelerators are still roughly five times more powerful than the best Chinese parts, and one projection widens that multiple to 17 by 2027. Huawei accounts for about 4% of Nvidia's combined AI computing output over the current cycle, and that share is expected to thin towards 2% by 2027. Meanwhile, Chinese models are adapting to domestic hardware, and Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang has described the Chinese AI accelerator market as largely conceded.

"The frontier gap and the deployed gap move in opposite directions," Nilson said. "Investors with a decade ahead read that split differently from those meeting withdrawals on a schedule, and that distinction is where we start with every client."

The firm notes that the stakes behind this competition have grown sharply. Global semiconductor revenue rose 21% over the preceding full year to $870.2 billion, with close to a third coming from AI-related silicon. Nvidia alone accounted for more than 35% of industry growth over that period and passed $109.7 billion in revenue. With projections putting AI silicon above 50% of total chip sales by 2029, Kinzey sees exposure to the sector increasingly becoming exposure to a single theme.

Kinzey also notes that the semiconductor sector has returned more than 20% a year over the past five years, driven mainly by the AI build-out, and that returns now depend on where a company sits in the AI value chain rather than on the sector as a whole. The VanEck Semiconductor ETF trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 49.64, more than double the 22.70 of the State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF. As a result, a single heavily weighted chip holding can move an entire portfolio on its own.

The firm adds that liquidity has held up better than those valuations might suggest. During a recent pullback, the VanEck Semiconductor ETF drew $1.5 billion of inflows and the iShares Semiconductor ETF drew $5.9 billion, despite declines of 8.54% and 10.63% respectively. For Kinzey, that resilience matters less than whether a client could afford to sell into a decline if their obligations required it.

About Kinzey Capital Management

Kinzey Capital Management is a Singapore-based manager of discretionary multi-asset mandates for private individuals, companies, family groups and foundations. Equities, fixed income, pooled vehicles and cash sit inside one consolidated book. Construction begins with what the money must do, when it may be drawn upon and the spread of outcomes it can absorb; instruments follow. Corporate reserves, growth portfolios, joint and family accounts, and income and withdrawals are open-ended, continuing while the obligation behind the capital stays live. Concentrated shareholdings and second-opinion reviews are single assignments examining positions a client already owns. Reporting is framed against the remit each mandate was handed. Kinzey Capital Management Pte. Ltd. is the registered entity, carrying UEN 202105652G. For more information, visit kinzey.com.

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NEW YORK, NY, September 29, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Algomizer, a done-for-you AI search optimization service provider, today introduced the Foundational Source Framework, a proprietary methodology for improving how brands are retrieved, understood, cited, and recommended across leading generative AI platforms.

The launch pairs the methodology with two performance-based commercial models designed to connect AI visibility to defined outcomes. Under the Visibility Partnership, fees begin only after a client crosses an agreed visibility threshold. Under the Growth Partnership, Algomizer participates only in incremental customers or revenue attributed to additional business generated through improved AI visibility.

Why AI Visibility is Becoming a Business Metric

Generative AI interfaces increasingly influence how buyers research categories, compare providers, and decide which companies deserve consideration. For businesses, that creates a new operating question: not simply whether a brand appears in one answer, but whether it is represented accurately and consistently across the prompts, platforms, and moments that shape demand.

Algomizer treats that challenge as a source-system problem. The company’s framework focuses on the information environments that AI systems retrieve and reference, while measurement is performed across repeated prompt clusters rather than isolated screenshots.

What is the Algomizer Foundational Source Framework?

The Algomizer Foundational Source Framework is a proprietary three-method AI search methodology that adjusts existing authoritative sources, develops higher-quality replacement evidence, and reinforces consistent brand information across major AI platforms. It is designed for generative engine optimization (GEO) and answer engine optimization (AEO).

“AI visibility becomes commercially useful when it can be built systematically, measured repeatedly and connected to business outcomes,” said Meriem Aousaji, Marketing Director of Algomizer. “The framework defines the operating work, while our partnership models define what we are accountable for delivering.”

Three Methods for Building Durable AI Visibility

1. Foundational Source Adjustment (FSA): FSA improves the clarity, accuracy, and structure of information within authoritative sources already retrieved by AI systems. Depending on the source and the authority available to modify it, the work can include correcting company and product information, strengthening entity relationships, refining structured data, and reorganizing material so important facts are easier to identify and verify. The objective is stronger factual grounding: clearer source material for questions about the company, its category, and its capabilities.
2. Foundational Source Replacement (FSR): FSR applies when existing coverage is incomplete, outdated, or insufficiently authoritative. Algomizer develops new evidence through original research, structured datasets, white papers, useful company resources, relevant media, and other independently accessible materials. The purpose is to create a stronger body of corroborating information that can supplement or supersede thin and outdated references when an AI system retrieves sources for an answer.
3. Cross-Model Reinforcement (CMR): CMR maintains coherent entity information across the surfaces available to different AI platforms. The work can include consistent question-and-answer resources, cross-platform publication, third-party corroboration, and periodic freshness cycles. Because source weighting and model behavior change, Algomizer monitors how clients are represented across ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Microsoft Copilot, and Google’s AI Overviews. The aim is more consistent recall, description, and recommendation across repeated tests and model updates.

Two Ways to Connect the Framework to Performance

The Visibility Partnership measures the share of a client’s agreed prompts and queries for which covered AI platforms name the brand. Algomizer’s fee begins only after the client crosses the contractually defined visibility threshold.

The Growth Partnership connects compensation to commercial outcomes. Algomizer receives an agreed share only from incremental customers or revenue attributed to additional business generated through AI visibility. Existing business is excluded, and the baseline, attribution method and measurement period are agreed before the engagement.

“A client can ask us to earn measurable visibility across AI platforms or participate only in the incremental business associated with that visibility,” Aousaji said. “In both cases, the commercial model is tied to an agreed result rather than activity alone.”

Measuring a Changing, Probabilistic Channel

Algomizer establishes a visibility baseline using clusters of prompts and queries relevant to a client’s market. A typical thematic cluster contains approximately 10 to 30 prompts tested across multiple AI platforms. Visibility measures the share of agreed questions for which the brand is named, while sentiment assesses whether the model’s description is favorable, neutral or unfavorable.

The company can also examine citation support, factual accuracy, recommendation prominence and consistency across repeated outputs. Because results can vary by model, prompt, account context, location and time, the methodology relies on repeated observations rather than treating any single answer as a permanent ranking.

Algomizer works with one partner per agreed market segment during an engagement. The company says this exclusivity prevents it from simultaneously attempting to improve competing brands for the same group of prompts and queries.

About Algomizer

Algomizer is a done-for-you AI search optimization service provider that helps organizations improve how they are represented, cited and recommended across ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Microsoft Copilot, and Google’s AI Overviews. Its proprietary Foundational Source Framework combines Foundational Source Adjustment, Foundational Source Replacement, and Cross-Model Reinforcement. Algomizer offers performance-based partnerships tied to agreed AI visibility or attributable incremental growth and works with one partner per agreed market segment. Learn more at algomizer.com.

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NEW YORK, NY, September 29, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Algomizer, a done-for-you AI search optimization service provider, released the 'Foundational Source Framework’, a proprietary methodology designed to improve how frequently and consistently brands are retrieved, understood, cited and recommended across leading generative AI platforms.

The framework operates across three layers: Foundational Source Adjustment (FSA), Foundational Source Replacement (FSR) and Cross-Model Reinforcement (CMR). Together, the layers address the source environment generative systems use to assemble answers, from information already being retrieved to new authoritative evidence and the consistency of entity-level information across platforms and over time.

Algomizer is coupling the framework with two performance-based commercial models. Under its Visibility Partnership, fees begin after a client exceeds an agreed visibility threshold across covered AI platforms. Under its Growth Partnership, Algomizer receives an agreed share only from incremental customers or revenue attributed to additional business generated through improved AI visibility.

What is the Algomizer Foundational Source Framework?

The Algomizer Foundational Source Framework is a three-layer AI search (GEO/AEO) methodology that improves existing authoritative sources, develops new verifiable evidence and reinforces consistent brand visibility across major AI platforms.

“Companies do not need another report showing that they are absent from AI answers,” said Meriem Aousaji, Marketing Director of Algomizer. “They need the underlying work performed across the source ecosystem, and a way to measure whether it changes visibility or creates business. The Foundational Source Framework codifies that work, while our two partnership models align our compensation with the outcome.”

A Three-Layer Framework for Generative Search

1. Foundational Source Adjustment: Foundational Source Adjustment improves the clarity, accuracy and structure of information within authoritative sources already retrieved by AI systems. Depending on the source and the surrounding authority to modify it, the work can include correcting company and product information, strengthening entity relationships, refining structured data and reorganizing material so that important facts are easier to identify and verify. The intended output is stronger factual grounding: the model has access to clearer source material when answering questions about the company, its category and its capabilities.
2. Foundational Source Replacement: Foundational Source Replacement addresses situations in which existing coverage is incomplete, outdated or insufficiently authoritative. Algomizer develops new evidence through original research, structured datasets, whitepapers, useful company resources, relevant media and other independently accessible materials.The objective is not to overwhelm the web with repeated claims. It is to establish a stronger body of corroborating information that can compete with thin or outdated references when AI systems retrieve sources for an answer.
3. Cross-Model Reinforcement: Cross-Model Reinforcement focuses on maintaining coherent entity information across the surfaces available to different AI platforms. The work can include consistent question-and-answer resources, cross-platform publication, third-party corroboration and periodic freshness cycles.

Because model behavior and source weighting change, Algomizer monitors how the client is represented across ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Microsoft Copilot and Google’s AI Overviews. The intended result is more consistent recall, description and recommendation across repeated tests and model updates.

Measuring Visibility as a Pattern

Algomizer establishes a visibility baseline using clusters of prompts and queries relevant to the client’s market. A typical thematic cluster can contain approximately 10 to 30 prompts, tested across multiple AI platforms.

The company evaluates both visibility and sentiment. Visibility measures the share of agreed questions for which the brand is named, while sentiment assesses whether the model’s description is favorable, neutral or unfavorable. Algomizer can also examine citation support, factual accuracy, recommendation prominence and consistency across repeated outputs.

The methodology treats AI visibility as probabilistic rather than as a permanent ranking. Results may vary by model, prompt, account context, location and time. Algomizer therefore uses defined prompt sets and repeated observations rather than individual screenshots.

Two Performance-based Partnerships

The Visibility Partnership measures the share of a client’s agreed prompts and queries for which covered AI platforms name the brand. Algomizer’s fee begins only after the client crosses the contractually defined visibility threshold.

The Growth Partnership connects compensation to commercial outcomes. Algomizer receives an agreed share of incremental customers or revenue attributed to additional business generated through AI visibility. The client’s existing business is excluded, and the baseline, attribution method and measurement period are agreed before the engagement.

“The framework is the operating system; the partnership model defines the outcome we are accountable for,” said Aousaji. “A client can ask us to earn measurable visibility across AI platforms or participate only in the incremental business associated with that visibility.”

Algomizer works with one partner per agreed market segment during an engagement. The company says this exclusivity prevents it from simultaneously attempting to improve competing brands for the same group of prompts and queries.

About Algomizer

Algomizer is a done-for-you AI search optimization service provider that helps organizations improve how they are represented, cited and recommended across ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Microsoft Copilot, and Google’s AI Overviews. Its proprietary Foundational Source Framework combines Foundational Source Adjustment, Foundational Source Replacement, and Cross-Model Reinforcement. Algomizer offers performance-based partnerships tied to agreed AI visibility or attributable incremental growth and works with one partner per agreed market segment. Learn more at algomizer.com.

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, September 29, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- BNW Developments has formally unveiled its new core positioning statement, "Curators of Fine Living," marking a strategic transition from conventional real estate construction toward experience-focused property development.

The new framework redefines residential luxury away from traditional metrics — such as scale, raw materials, and basic amenity packages — in favor of intuitive design, anticipatory hospitality, privacy, and long-term architectural relevance across the company's master-planned developments in Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah.

From Property Development to Experience Curation 

Under the new positioning, BNW Developments approaches real estate creation by establishing the intended living experience before determining architectural, interior, and operational parameters. This model positions the developer as a curator that brings together global brand partnerships, specialized architecture, and operational expertise into a single cohesive ecosystem.

"Curators of Fine Living" serves as the foundational principle for BNW's expanding portfolio, which currently exceeds AED 32 billion ($8.7 billion USD) in gross development value (GDV).

Strategic Global Brand Collaborations 

A central pillar of BNW's curated approach is the integration of international lifestyle and hospitality brands into its developments:

• Tonino Lamborghini Residences (Ras Al Khaimah): The first-ever Tonino Lamborghini residential project in Ras Al Khaimah, bringing Italian craftsmanship and impressive personality to living spaces.
• Taj Wellington Mews (Al Marjan Island): A residential partnership bringing a legacy of Indian hospitality and personalized service protocols to service.
• RAK Central: An integrated development in partnership with Radisson Hotel Group, incorporating Radisson Blu Hotels and Residences to deliver benchmarked hospitality, operational expertise, and a contemporary understanding of integrated living.

“Our ambition is to create distinct worlds, each with its own personality. That is why our global collaborations matter. A branded residence should never be about placing a celebrated name above an entrance. A logo cannot manufacture luxury. The partnership must change the experience,” said Dr. (CA) Ankur Aggarwal, chairman and founder of BNW Developments.

“Every BNW development begins with the same ambition: a complete expression of fine living,” Aggarwal added. “These brands add distinct layers of character to a larger whole, beyond defining parts of the experience. That, to me, is curation.”

Why the UAE Is the Canvas

The announcement comes as the United Arab Emirates continues to attract global capital, institutional investment, and high-net-worth individuals seeking modern residential infrastructure. BNW's dual footprint in Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah aligns with broader national initiatives focused on economic diversification, tourism growth, and sustainable urban development.

“It is no longer enough for developers to respond to demand today; we must understand where culture, capital, and lifestyle are moving tomorrow. Our presence in Ras Al Khaimah and Dubai reflects that conviction,” said Aggarwal. 

Beyond physical structures, BNW's long-term vision positions the firm as a convergent platform for architecture, hospitality, global brands, investment intelligence, and cultural experiences, ensuring that future projects prioritize distinct character and regional context over conventional development approaches.

About BNW Developments

BNW Developments is a premier UAE-based real estate developer with a gross development value exceeding AED 32 billion, led by chairman and founder Dr. (CA) Ankur Aggarwal and managing director and co-founder Dr. Vivek Anand Oberoi. Backed by a team of more than 500 professionals, BNW blends design intelligence with an investor-first strategy to deliver ultra-luxury developments that balance legacy, returns, and long-term value. Serving high-net-worth individuals, global investors, and leading financial institutions, BNW continues to set new benchmarks in quality, sustainability, and sophistication across the region. For more information, visit bnw.ae.

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