Twitch creators compete and livestream in real time from a Starlink-equipped Southwest aircraft en route to TwitchCon

DALLAS, Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) brought gaming to 35,000 feet with the first-ever live gaming tournament in the sky, bringing Twitch creators onboard a special flight from Austin to San Diego on their way to TwitchCon. Powered by Starlink’s fastest WiFi in the sky, creators competed head-to-head while livestreaming the action to the Twitch community in real time.

This one-of-a-kind activation showcased what faster, reliable connectivity can make possible onboard as Southwest expects to become the first major U.S. airline to equip its entire fleet with Starlink in fall 2027.

Game Mode: On
The tournament added a new spin to Southwest’s history of creating unexpected moments onboard, turning the cabin into a gaming arena and giving creators a new way to connect with their communities from the sky. The experience extended well beyond the aircraft, with the livestream bringing viewers along for the flight and creating moments creators could continue sharing with their followers after touchdown.

“Gaming is all about connection, competition, and sharing the moment with a community, which made bringing a live tournament onboard such a natural fit for Southwest,” said Sabrina Callahan, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital & Marketing Officer at Southwest Airlines. “Southwest is known for making the journey memorable for our Customers, and this was a unique way to unite the energy of TwitchCon with the power of Starlink at 35,000 feet.”

Going All-In on Ultra-Fast WiFi 1
From Nintendo Switch systems and gaming laptops to tablets and phones, Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency connectivity gives Customers more ways to play, stream, work, and stay connected using the devices they bring onboard.

“Our Customers want to stay connected in the air just as they do on the ground, and Starlink is helping us deliver that experience,” said Lisa Hingson, Vice President Customer Experience & Innovation. “Livestreaming a gaming tournament shows what this technology can do, made possible by Starlink’s constellation of thousands of low-Earth orbit satellites. Whether Customers want to stream, work, or simply stay connected along the way, we’re investing in an inflight experience that gives them more freedom to spend their time onboard the way they want.”

The carrier offers free WiFi to all Rapid Rewards Members, thanks to T-Mobile. Customers can join Rapid Rewards to unlock access to free WiFi, tier benefits, and points by flying qualifying flights or spending with eligible partners. Members can purchase points to earn a reward to book their favorite destination or a new Southwest route. All Rapid Rewards rules and regulations apply at Southwest.com/rrterms. 

TwitchCon 2026 takes place November 13 to 15 at the San Diego Convention Center, bringing together streamers, creators, developers and communities for live shows, panels, game demos and fan meet-ups. More information about attending TwitchCon San Diego is available online.

ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO.
Southwest Airlines Co. operates one of the world’s most admired and awarded airlines, offering its one-of-a-kind value and Hospitality at 121 airports across 12 countries. Southwest took flight in 1971 to democratize the sky through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel and now carries more air travelers flying nonstop within the United States than any other airline.2 By empowering its more than 73,0003  People to deliver unparalleled Hospitality, the maverick airline cherishes a passionate loyalty among more than 134 million Customers carried in 2025. Southwest leverages a unique legacy and mission to serve communities around the world including harnessing the power of its People and Purpose to put communities at the Heart of its success. Learn more by visiting Southwest.com/citizenship.

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NEW YORK, Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — X-Sense‘s XR0A-iR Wi-Fi Smart Radon Detector is available at Lowe’s stores across the United States. With an MSRP of $99.99, it offers a reusable solution for continuous home radon monitoring.

Its retail presence includes locations in Pennsylvania, Colorado and Iowa, extending access in states with significant radon concerns. Pennsylvania reports elevated radon in approximately 40% of tested homes, while Iowa is classified entirely within EPA’s highest radon-potential zone.(Pennsylvania DEP, Iowa HHS)

Radon is an invisible, odorless radioactive gas that can enter homes from the ground. EPA estimates that it causes approximately 21,000 U.S. lung cancer deaths annually and is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers. (EPA)

For routine monitoring, the XR0A-iR reduces reliance on repeated paid professional visits and eliminates mailing samples for each check, saving scheduling time and recurring testing expenses. Unlike single-use mail-in kits, it provides ongoing readings and trends without laboratory processing.

The C-NRPP-certified XR0A-iR offers measurement accuracy within ±10% at 5.4 pCi/L (200 Bq/m³) after seven days of monitoring, at a 95% confidence level. The detector connects to 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi for remote readings and app notifications. Its LCD displays radon levels and trend arrows, while up to 999 days of monitoring help reveal changes over time. Saved history survives battery replacement, and PDF reports or XLSX/CSV exports support professional consultation. Simple setup and up to two years of battery life make ongoing use convenient.

Home monitoring complements professional assessment and mitigation. EPA recommends fixing homes at 4 pCi/L or higher and considering reduction between 2 and 4 pCi/L. The detector measures radon; reducing elevated levels requires appropriate action. (EPA guidance)

Availability through Lowe’s brings radon monitoring into everyday home improvement shopping. Customers should check local stock before visiting.

About X-Sense

X-Sense has helped protect more than 15 million households worldwide through its range of smoke, carbon monoxide, and radon detectors, as well as environmental sensors. Its products combine smart features with long-term reliability and ease of use. X-Sense is committed to making innovative home safety solutions accessible to every household.

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Establishment of a new Japanese legal entity, expanded sovereign AI initiatives, and local enterprise partnerships accelerate Cohere’s growth in Japan

TOKYO, Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cohere, a leading provider of sovereign AI for enterprises and governments, today announced significant momentum in Japan, including plans to establish a Japanese legal entity and expand investments in sovereign AI initiatives tailored to the country’s regulatory, linguistic, and industrial requirements.

The announcement comes as Japanese organizations increasingly seek secure AI solutions that give them greater control over sensitive data and intellectual property. Cohere’s enterprise-grade models and North platform enable advanced AI deployments in private, highly secure environments, helping meet stringent security, data residency, and compliance requirements as regulatory and cybersecurity demands grow.

“Japan is emerging as one of the world’s leading markets for secure, sovereign AI,” said Andrew Chang, Vice President of APAC, Cohere. “Organizations across both the public and private sectors are moving beyond experimentation and deploying AI in mission-critical environments. We’re proud to deepen our local presence in Japan and work alongside some of the country’s most important institutions and enterprises as they build AI capabilities that reflect their own requirements, values, and strategic priorities.”

Building AI for Japan
The company has been building its local team under the leadership of Hyonju Cho, Cohere Japan Country Manager, while partnering with Japanese organizations to advance domestic AI capabilities. The company has partnered with Fujitsu to support the development and deployment of sovereign AI technologies, including Takane, a large language model (LLM) optimized for the Japanese market.  As announced  by Japan’s Digital Agency, Takane is among the domestic LLMs selected for evaluation in GENAI, the generative AI environment developed as part of the Agency’s Government AI efforts.

Today, Cohere’s products are deployed by organizations operating in the public sector and advanced manufacturing, reflecting growing demand for secure AI systems that enable organizations to retain control over their data and operations.

To support this growth, Cohere plans to establish a legal entity in Japan, strengthening its ability to serve customers locally and invest further in the country’s rapidly expanding AI ecosystem. As part of this commitment, Cohere is investing in its growing partner ecosystem in Japan, including a training and certification program designed to help local Japanese partners build expertise deploying secure, enterprise-grade AI solutions.

Japan has become one of Cohere’s fastest-growing markets globally, driven by strong demand from organizations seeking enterprise AI that can be deployed securely and adapted to local requirements. The establishment of a legal entity in Japan reflects Cohere’s long-term commitment to building a global ecosystem of frontier AI model builders that can retain choice, security, and control as they build the critical infrastructure of the future.

Cohere is also continuing its initiative to expand its Model Vault offering in Japan, a proprietary AI inference infrastructure that enables secure, region-localized deployment of AI models. Backed by local compute clusters, this initiative allows customers to run fully in-region inferencing for their AI workloads, ensuring customer prompts and model responses remain within Japan while supporting sovereign inferencing and maintaining strong privacy and security protections.

Enabling AI Adoption in Highly Regulated Industries
Cohere’s platform is designed to address complex requirements around security, privacy, compliance, and data residency, with deployment flexibility across public cloud, private cloud, on-premises, and fully air-gapped environments, making Cohere a trusted partner for governments and enterprises operating regulated industries.

Cohere’s record-setting Series E funding, targeting up to CAD $7 billion and representing a CAD $35.7 billion valuation, will accelerate frontier model development, expand enterprise-scale compute infrastructure, and strengthen its full-stack AI platform with purpose-built solutions tailored to regulated industries. The acquisition of AISLE establishes Cohere Cyber, enhancing security and threat detection capabilities for organizations operating in highly sensitive environments. Together, these investments signal Cohere’s ability to support Japanese organizations with secure AI deployments at scale.

Cohere’s continued investments in Japan reflect its belief that organizations increasingly want AI they can deploy on their own terms, with greater control over how it is developed, deployed, and governed.

About Cohere
Cohere, founded in 2019, is a leading provider of sovereign AI for regulated industries and governments that enables organizations to own, operate and govern their AI systems with greater control over their data, infrastructure, and deployment. Our all-in-one platform provides maximum security, privacy, and deployment flexibility across public and private clouds, on-premises environments, and fully air-gapped settings. Headquartered in Toronto, Cohere operates in San Francisco, London, New York, Berlin, Montreal, Ottawa, Singapore, Paris, Tokyo, United Arab Emirates, and Seoul, serving customers worldwide. For more information, visit cohere.com.

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