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Weekly Recap: 12 Press Releases You Might Have Missed

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A roundup of the most newsworthy press releases from PR Newswire this week, including T-Mobile’s acquisition of UScellular, the return of Subway’s footlong cookie and a new Ritz-Carlton oasis in the Middle East.

NEW YORK, May 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week’s most newsworthy and popular releases, here’s a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn’t be missed.

The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story. Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.

UScellular and TDS Announce Sale of Wireless Operations and Select Spectrum Assets to T-Mobile for Approximately $4.4 Billion in Cash and Assumed Debt
“T-Mobile has the resources to provide UScellular’s customers with an unparalleled network experience, lower prices and higher-quality services. We are pleased that T-Mobile also shares our commitment to bringing best-in-class connectivity to rural Americans, who today comprise nearly 40% percent of the population that UScellular serves,” said LeRoy T. Carlson, Jr., Chair of the Board of Directors of UScellular.Alpha Motor Corporation Receives Patent Allowance for the REX Electric SUV
Uniquely leveraging a modular vehicle production line and platform, Alpha’s innovation in automobile manufacturing facilitates access to a wide range of electric vehicles. Like the WOLF and JAX, the REX Electric SUV lineup provides versatile customization options to suit diverse consumer needs, featuring the REX 2-door, 4-door, and Adventure Series models.Subway® Serves Up Happiness with the Return of the Footlong Cookie to Restaurants Nationwide
According to a recent nationwide survey, the return of Subway’s Footlong Cookie is perking up Americans – alongside playing with puppies. 70% of respondents said that eating a Footlong Cookie will brighten their day, stacking up just behind the 89% that are tail wagging for puppy cuddles.Opera collaborates with Google Cloud to power its browser AI with Gemini Models
In the newest AI Feature Drop, the Opera One browser is gaining access to Google Cloud’s Gemini models in the Aria browser AI, as well as image generation and text-to-voice capabilities thanks to a deeper cooperation between the companies and integration of Google’s flagship models.Ritz-Carlton Reserve Makes Grand Entrance in the Middle East with Exclusive Private Island Oasis in the Red Sea, Saudi Arabia
Nujuma, the private island retreat, is nestled within the captivating Blue Hole cluster of islands, where pristine coral reefs thrive beneath the surface and the celestial canopy above paints an endless tapestry of stars.US Consumer Confidence Rose in May
“Consumers’ assessment of current business conditions was slightly less positive than last month. However, the strong labor market continued to bolster consumers’ overall assessment of the present situation,” said Dana M. Peterson, Chief Economist at The Conference Board.Innovative Eyewear, Inc. Launches Eddie Bauer® Smart Eyewear with ChatGPT
The collection will debut with four distinct styles, all featuring polarized sunglass lenses for optimal outdoor performance. The line showcases the first rimless smart eyewear design, seamlessly integrating the Company’s cutting-edge technology into a lightweight and minimalist aesthetic.Responding to growing demand, Duke Energy, Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Nucor execute agreements to accelerate clean energy options
In memorandums of understanding (MOUs) signed this month, the companies proposed developing new rate structures, known as “tariffs” in the utility industry, designed specifically to lower the long-term costs of investing in clean energy technologies like new nuclear and long-duration storage through early commitments.Gatorade’s Iconic “Is It In You?” Tagline Returns for Largest Campaign in Brand History
The tagline, first cemented into sports culture in the 1990s and early 2000s with Michael Jordan dripping in Gatorade-colored sweat, reintroduces the concept of “IT” – the inner drive that fuels greatness – with a modern twist for a new generation of athletes.U.S. Postal Service Releases Dog Bite National Rankings
Incidents involving dog attacks on Postal Service employees rose to more than 5,800 cases last year. As part of the USPS 2024 National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign, the organization is offering crucial information on how dog owners can be good stewards for safe mail delivery and ensure the safety of our employees.Capital One and Walmart Announce End of Consumer Card Partnership Agreement
While Capital One and Walmart have ended their card partnership, nothing changes today for cardholders – cardholders can continue to earn and redeem rewards, and previously accrued rewards will retain their value.Groundbreaking New Professional Women’s Basketball League ‘Unrivaled’ to Offer Highest Average Salary in Professional Women’s Sports League History; Announces Star-Powered Group of Investors
A league owned by players, Unrivaled athletes will have equity and a vested interest in its success. Featuring 30 of the top women’s basketball players across six teams for a 3-on-3, compressed full court style of play, Unrivaled will deliver the most entertaining and competitive form of the sport for fans.

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Generations Ahead: Nocpix Teases Its Next-Generation Flagship Thermal Riflescope

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WARSAW, Poland, Sept. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Nocpix, a developer of advanced outdoor electro-optical imaging technology, has teased the next generation of its flagship thermal riflescope. Built around the needs of serious hunters, the new generation is set to take Nocpix’s approach to thermal imaging, precision, and field performance further.

Designed for professional hunters, Nocpix’s flagship thermal riflescope platform brings together Nocpix-developed thermal sensors, high-performance optics, and Ocular Zoom within a traditional tube-style riflescope platform, while select models also integrate laser rangefinding and ballistic calculation. From its first generation onward, the series has continued to evolve, driven by one goal — helping hunters see more clearly, make more confident decisions and stay focused on the hunt.

When Specifications Keep Rising, What Comes Next?

In recent years, premium thermal riflescopes have continued to push the boundaries of resolution, sensitivity, detection range and magnification. But as core specifications continue to improve, the questions that matter to hunters are changing: How much detail remains when zooming in? Can imaging and ranging stay reliable in challenging weather? And can hunters move from detecting a target to getting useful information faster and more directly?

The next stage of competition is about more than numbers on a specification sheet.

Turning Technology into Real-World Experience

Nocpix has established a clear direction for its flagship thermal riflescopes: advancing sensing, optics, and viewing while focusing more on how these technologies come together in real-world field use.

With Nocpix-developed thermal sensors, Reality+ imaging, Ocular Zoom, and select-model ranging and ballistic features, it brings key technologies together as one system.

For Nocpix, being “Ahead” is not about bigger numbers, but about turning technology into real improvements hunters can experience in the field.

Where Should the Next Generation Be Ahead?

The next-generation thermal riflescope will continue to push core performance forward — from thermal sensitivity, image detail and higher-magnification performance to more reliable ranging in challenging conditions.

But performance is only part of the story. The next-generation product is being developed around a bigger question: how can technology help hunters see more, make decisions faster, and stay focused on the hunt?

Nocpix has already taken one step ahead. Now, Nocpix is taking the next.

More will be revealed soon.

Generations Ahead.

For further information:
Nocpix Marketing Department
Email: info@nocpix.com
Website: www.nocpix.com

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PrimeBOT Wins Official IFA Innovation Awards as Personal Robotics Moves Closer to the Home

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BERLIN, Sept. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — PrimeBOT made a high-impact debut at IFA 2026, earning official recognition for both PrimeBOT T1 and PrimeBOT Q1 while drawing strong interest from international news outlets, industry professionals, creators, and visitors across Messe Berlin and ShowStoppers.

PrimeBOT T1 was named the winner of the IFA Innovation Award for Content Creation Technology, while PrimeBOT Q1 was selected as an IFA NEXT Honoree.

The IFA Innovation Awards are IFA Berlin’s official awards program, recognizing standout innovation at one of the world’s largest consumer tech events. The on-stage recognition highlighted two complementary directions in PrimeBOT’s personal robotics strategy: T1’s transformable, cross-scenario approach to mobility and creative use, and Q1’s emphasis on personalized interaction, programmability, movement, and long-term companionship.

The awards were matched by strong engagement throughout the show. Much of it focused on what it would feel like to live with a personal robot. Media participants walked alongside Q1, tested balancing responses, and interacted almost like they would with a child. T1’s transformation process drew immediate attention across the show floor, while its reactions to touch and head pats made the experience intimate and personal.

That response reinforced one of PrimeBOT’s central ideas: the next breakthrough in consumer robotics will not come from another single-purpose machine, but from robots capable of becoming part of everyday family life.

PrimeBOT International Market CMO Yuan Zou expanded on that idea as a speaker during the IFA Dream Stage panel “Robots in the Kitchen and Home: From Task-Specific Tools to Humanoids,” alongside Dr. Glenn Mathijssen of Circus Group, Jennifer Pattison Tuohy of The Verge, Raghav Gupta of Posha, and Michael Wolf of The Spoon.

“For decades, we have judged robots by an industrial standard: how much work can they replace? But the home operates under a different value system,” said Yuan Zou. “A personal robot doesn’t have to do everything on day one, but it has to create value. That can begin with interaction, companionship, learning, and creativity, then deepen as the robot better understands the user and the home, and eventually expands into more meaningful physical assistance. Before a robot can become truly useful in the home, it first has to earn its place there.”

PrimeBOT will continue live demonstrations throughout IFA 2026 at Booth H25-150. Media, partners, and attendees are invited to experience PrimeBOT T1 and PrimeBOT Q1 in person.

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Tuya Smart Unveils Doova at IFA 2026, an AI Home Companion Robot Designed to Support Independently Living Seniors

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BERLIN, Sept. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Tuya Smart (NYSE: TUYA; HKEX: 2391), a global AI cloud platform service provider, today unveiled Doova, its new AI home companion robot, at IFA 2026. Designed for seniors living alone, Doova moves beyond the traditional roles of security devices and household robots, combining proactive safety protection, emotionally intelligent companionship, and seamless smart home coordination to support a safer, more connected, and more comfortable daily life.

For many seniors living independently, the greatest concern is not simply an accident itself, but the time that passes before anyone realizes something is wrong.

Doova is equipped with LDS LiDAR, a four-microphone sound source localization system, and AI vision-based skeletal recognition algorithms. If a user falls or encounters another emergency, they can call out, “Hey Tuya, help,” and Doova will quickly locate the user, move to their side, and assess the situation in real time.

If no response is detected within 60 seconds, Doova automatically initiates an emergency response workflow, sending a two-way live video call alert to family members so assistance can be arranged without delay.

An AI Companion for Everyday Life

Doova combines emotional companionship, daily assistance, and wellness support in a single AI-powered home companion designed specifically for older adults. Its conversational ability is powered by a multimodal large language model, allowing it to hold natural, free-flowing conversations rather than respond only to fixed commands.

During quiet moments at home, Doova can hold conversations, offer company, and play entertainment content to ease feelings of loneliness. In day-to-day life, it can help interpret complex bills and letters, identify potential scam risks, and guide users through operating smart appliances. For health and routine management, Doova can provide reminders for medication, weather updates, and schedules, while also engaging users with light interactive games.

Over time, Doova learns user preferences and becomes more personally helpful in everyday areas such as meal suggestions, gardening advice, and outfit recommendations. In the future, Tuya also plans to introduce value-added services including autonomous item-finding throughout the home, helping reduce anxiety around misplaced belongings.

Smarter In-Home Monitoring for Greater Peace of Mind

When users are away from home, Doova helps make home monitoring simpler and less intrusive.

Unlike conventional patrol-style security devices that follow walls in fixed routes and can feel like overt surveillance, Doova uses a node-oriented coverage strategy designed around the center of each room. It can move from space to space on a dual-wheel drive with caster wheels, perform a 360-degree scan at each location, and automatically generate a safety report that is delivered to the user’s mobile phone, making it easier to stay informed about conditions throughout the home from anywhere. Doova also supports autonomous docking and recharging, so monitoring continues without day-to-day intervention.

A Gentle Smart Home Hub Built for Daily Living

Powered by Tuya’s mature AIoT ecosystem, Doova also serves as a central smart home control hub. With simple voice commands, users can coordinate connected devices across the home, including lighting, curtains, kitchen appliances, and bathroom devices, without complicated setup or operations, lowering the barrier to smart living for seniors.

Doova is also designed to feel like a natural part of the household rather than a piece of equipment. Its soft, curved form moves away from the cold, mechanical look often associated with robots, allowing it to blend more naturally into living spaces. The device height is optimized for interaction whether a user is standing, seated, or reclining, while a 10.1-inch high-definition display and dynamic facial expressions make conversations feel warmer and more engaging.

Doova has drawn strong interest from attendees at IFA 2026, reflecting growing demand for AI solutions that support independent living. With Doova, Tuya continues to extend its AI+IoT ecosystem into new areas of daily life, bringing safety, companionship, and connected living together for seniors who choose to age independently.

About Tuya Smart

Tuya Inc. (NYSE: TUYA; HKEX: 2391) is a leading global AI cloud platform service provider dedicated to bringing AI into everyday life. Through its TuyaOpen open-source development framework and universal AI Agent engines, including the AI Agent development platform, Tuya integrates multimodal AI capabilities to lower barriers for AI development, efficiently advancing the realization of AI-driven lifestyles and accelerating AI integration with the physical world. Tuya offers innovative physical AI solutions for smart devices, commercial applications, and industry developers through its cloud computing and spatial intelligence capabilities. It also provides a complete, open, and neutral global AIoT ecosystem.

As of June 30, 2026, the Tuya AI Developer Platform had over 2,092,000 registered AI developers from more than 200 countries and regions.

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