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Rebind, The First AI-Native Book Publishing Company, Opens Beta Access

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2 years ago

June 17, 2024

Renowned Authors John Banville, Chloé Cooper Jones, Peter Catapano, Clancy Martin, and John Kaag lend their expertise in new e-reading experience, with many more to follow

BOSTON, June 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Rebind Publishing, the first AI-native book publishing company, opens beta access today on mobile, tablet, and desktop. Rebind is a new e-reading platform bringing books to life with interactive, immersive experiences led by the greatest minds of our times.

Beginning today, Rebind rolls out its beta collection, with a selection of some of the greatest classic titles paired with expert guides (called Rebinders):

John Banville, Irish novelist and Booker Prize winner, explores DublinersChloé Cooper Jones, two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist, teaches Heart of DarknessPeter Catapano, Op-Ed Editor for The New York Times, rebinds The Great GatsbyClancy Martin, Author and Guggenheim Fellow, examines Thus Spoke ZarathustraJohn Kaag, Author of NYT Editor Choice and NPR Best Books, dives deeper into Walden

“We look forward to helping people connect more deeply with these books, and more importantly, with themselves.”

These distinguished voices are matched with their favorite classic, philosophical or spiritual work, and share their passion and insights with readers to create greater ease, access, and understanding to literature. Once readers open a book with Rebind, they are immersed in an expertly-crafted, guided experience. Rebinders orient readers with scene-setting videos and contribute more content about the book than sometimes the original work itself. At any time, readers are able to watch, read, and discuss, all within the pages of the e-books.

“We’re thrilled to be opening up and unlocking these treasured books for both new readers of the classics as well as those returning to their favorites,” said John Dubuque, Rebind’s CEO and Co-Founder. “We know that so many people have reading bucket lists, and we’re making it possible for readers to dive into meaningful, and sometimes challenging texts, with increased confidence and interest because you’re guided by an expert with a fresh take.”

How it works: Visit rebind.ai and sign up to join Rebind’s beta. Once in the experience, select a work of classic literature from Rebind’s library. Readers are greeted with original videos by experts that provide personal anecdotes, historical context, and reflections. At the end of each section of text, the book features an interactive chat window where you can converse with the Rebinder of the book in an AI discussion generated from extensive interviews. Readers can ask countless questions within the book and get immediate, personal, and relevant answers from expert commentary that help readers understand the text faster and better.

Clancy Martin, Rebinder and team member, interviews these experts and collects their insights to authentically ground the AI conversations. “We’re creating access to scholars, writers, and teachers who are championing learning and rooting on readers towards deeper understanding,” he said. “We want more people to fall in love with these books–the characters, the themes, the lessons–as we have.”

The technology: Rebind records more than 20 hours of original commentary and then uses AI to distribute that commentary into interactive conversations in an e-reading experience. It is AI-chat infused with exclusive, expert content. Readers will experience book club-style conversations infused with original Rebinder commentary from passionate experts at pivotal moments of the book.

“This is a Gutenberg moment in the history of reading, breathing new life into the classics with conversations happening right on the page,” said John Kaag, Rebind Co-Founder, Chief Creative Officer and Rebinder. “We look forward to helping people connect more deeply with these books, and more importantly, with themselves.”

Readers can sign up for the beta at www.rebind.ai.

ABOUT REBIND
Rebind.ai is a new book publishing house that believes reading was never meant to be a solitary practice, but rather an occasion to converse, engage and connect. Rebind is teaming up with the greatest minds of our day to deliver a deeper way to connect to literature. Rebind is an e-reading experience with integrated AI-chat functions that sample from original recorded content to create engaging and highly personal conversations. These conversations explore meaningful questions about the text and invite a reader to reflect deeply on their own lives. Dynamic video interviews with Rebind experts add rich context and insights while you read, creating a guided, immersive experience. Rebind creates access to great works of literature, spirituality, and philosophy with people you know and respect. A new way to read awaits. For inquiries, please email press@rebind.ai.

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eSign.AI Named Sole Electronic Signature Technology Provider for Hong Kong Government’s CorpID Project, Building the Foundation for Digital Signing Infrastructure in Hong Kong

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6 hours ago

May 8, 2026

HONG KONG, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As Hong Kong’s Digital Corporate Identity Platform (CorpID) counts down to its phased launch, eSign.AI has been appointed as the sole electronic signature vendor in the project, responsible for delivering core digital signing capabilities including digital signatures, certificate management, and signature verification services. CorpID is led by Nexify, a seasoned government systems integrator, as the prime contractor. The platform is expected to launch in phases starting late 2026, with multiple CorpID-based e-government services going live in mid-2027.

CorpID: Government-Grade Digital Identity Infrastructure for Hong Kong Enterprises

The Digital Corporate Identity Platform (CorpID) is an enterprise-level digital services platform launched by the Hong Kong SAR Government, developed under the oversight of the Digital Policy Office (DPO). It is designed to serve as the business equivalent of “iAM Smart,” providing a unified digital identity foundation for Hong Kong enterprises. CorpID’s core mission is to build an integrated digital government infrastructure — offering unified identity authentication, digital signing, form pre-filling, and e-licence storage — replacing paper-heavy, cumbersome traditional processes and enabling smart city development through seamless data connectivity.

The platform is open to companies incorporated under the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622) and businesses registered under the Business Registration Ordinance (Cap. 310), including sole proprietorships and partnerships. The DPO requires all enterprise-related e-government services to support CorpID within 18 months of launch, and will continue expanding ecosystem coverage through sandbox initiatives, cross-industry identity standard interoperability, and fully online registration processes.

eSign.AI: The Digital Signing Engine Behind CorpID

eSign.AI is an AI-native electronic signature and contract automation platform built for enterprises worldwide, offering a complete signing framework from simple electronic signatures to the highest-level compliant digital signatures — meeting diverse regulatory requirements across industries and jurisdictions.

On the identity verification front, eSign.AI has completed integration with iAM Smart, enabling individual identity verification through Hong Kong’s citizen digital identity system, and providing legally valid digital certificate services for both enterprises and individuals.

Looking ahead, the eSign.AI SaaS platform will be deeply integrated with CorpID, providing enterprise and individual identity verification for Hong Kong businesses, and supporting both electronic and digital signing that complies with Hong Kong’s Electronic Transactions Ordinance — connecting the full digital contracting lifecycle for government and enterprise alike.

Getting Ahead of the AI Era: From eSignGlobal to eSign.AI

The electronic signature industry is undergoing a structural shift from “tooling” to “intelligence.” Market data underscores this acceleration: the AI-powered contract analysis tools market has grown from USD 3.32 billion in 2025 to USD 4.3 billion in 2026, at a CAGR of 29.6%. Signing is just one node in the contract lifecycle — document generation, workflow orchestration, compliance tracking, and post-execution management are all being transformed by AI, and the industry window is closing fast.

In April 2026, the company officially rebranded from eSignGlobal to eSign.AI, completing its strategic transformation from an e-signature tool provider to an AI-native contract automation platform. As the company’s spokesperson noted, this rebrand is not cosmetic — it is an acknowledgment of where the product actually is. Customers were already using eSign.AI to automate workflows that go far beyond the signature itself.

eSign Automation Skill was launched alongside the rebrand — an AI-powered signing automation framework for enterprise workflows that enables complete contract signing through natural language interaction, with no manual intervention required. Whether it is single-party approval, multi-party sequential signing, or large-scale parallel execution, an AI Agent can orchestrate the entire workflow in a single call. All signature initiations and status queries return structured JSON outputs, directly parseable by leading large language models and intelligent workflow systems.

eSign Automation is now available in the OpenClaw ecosystem and supports integration via Claude MCP, ChatGPT, and other leading AI platforms.

By combining AI automation capabilities with CorpID’s government-grade digital identity infrastructure, eSign.AI delivers a complete solution for Hong Kong enterprises — from identity verification to intelligent signing to full workflow automation.

About eSign.AI

eSign.AI (formerly eSignGlobal) is an AI-native electronic signature and contract automation platform built for enterprises worldwide. The platform serves over 100 countries and regions, covering core industries including financial services, manufacturing, real estate, human resources, and healthcare — with 1,500+ scenario applications and 3,000+ ecosystem partners. eSign.AI holds ISO 27001, ISO 27701, and ISO 27018 certifications and supports major regulatory frameworks including the U.S. ESIGN Act / UETA, EU eIDAS, HIPAA, GDPR, and 21 CFR Part 11. Infrastructure is anchored by independent data centers in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Frankfurt, Germany.

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The 9th AskGamblers Awards Finalists Announced as Voting Starts

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6 hours ago

May 8, 2026

The highly anticipated 9th AskGamblers Awards has officially moved into the voting phase. Following a rigorous selection process, the finalists across 5 premier categories have been revealed: Best Casino, Best New Casino, Best New Slot, Best Sportsbook, Best Provider. Players are invited to cast their votes until 11 June.

BELGRADE, Serbia, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The voting stage of the 9th annual AskGamblers Awards has officially begun. The list of finalists is announced, and the first votes are already coming in.

Players will have a chance to vote for their favourites until 11 June, when the winners will be announced at the gala ceremony in Belgrade. There’s a total of 5 categories where popular votes are taken into consideration:

Best CasinoBest New CasinoBest SportsbookBest New SlotBest Game Provider

There aren’t any big changes to the voting process compared to last year. The votes from the prominent members of AskGamblers Forum will be counted in as well, while some award winners will be announced directly by the AskGamblers teams.

These include: Best Crypto Casino, Best Partner, and Best Manager categories, while the AskGamblers Superstar Award is expected to be handed to the operator that illustrates the brand values best.

Dijana Radunović, General Manager at AskGamblers, is excited for voting to start: “We’re seeing some familiar contestants, but there are a lot of new names, so it will be exciting to see who comes up on top.”

“We invite players to vote for their favourites! This is a chance for you to speak your mind and support operators and games that shape this industry,” Radunović added.

Before the AskGamblers Awards Ceremony that takes place on 11 June, Charity Night is scheduled for 10 June.

About AskGamblers

AskGamblers.com strives to provide current, objective, and accurate information and guide its users towards a safe gaming experience. The way we deliver our services, from the online casino, sportsbook, slot, and bonus reviews to our trusted Complaint Service, is best described by our motto: ‘Get the truth. Then play.’

For more information about AskGamblers and AskGamblers Awards, please contact dijana.radunovic@g2m.com.

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SUNMI Wins 2026 Red Dot Design Awards with Five Products, Leading Global Commercial Industrial Design

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6 hours ago

May 8, 2026

SINGAPORE, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The winners of the 2026 German Red Dot Design Award were officially announced. Five of SUNMI Technology’s flagship products won awards: the CPad Business Tablet, CPad PAY, FLEX 3 Interactive Display, the V3 handheld POS Terminal and L3 Industrial PDA. These products stood out with three core design concepts: integration, versatility and human-centricity.

Known as “The Oscars” of global industrial design, the Red Dot Award has strict evaluation criteria covering aesthetics, ergonomics, scenario adaptability and sustainability. SUNMI adheres to original commercial scenario customization, rejecting crudely modified consumer devices. All winning products are originally developed for real commercial scenarios such as cash register, food delivery, industrial inspection and store operations, covering the entire commercial track with high scenario adaptability. Meanwhile, it practices ESG concepts, adopting eco-friendly materials and modular structures to extend equipment service life, reduce consumable consumption, and implement low-carbon and long-term design, which perfectly meets the Red Dot’s sustainability evaluation criteria.

Simplify Complexity: With highly integrated design, SUNMI eliminates the “patchwork feeling” of cluttered devices and tangled cables in traditional commercial scenarios, streamlining store operations and saving space.All-in-One Versatility: Beyond a single tool function, SUNMI’s products achieve flexible transformation through modular and multi-form designs to proactively adapt to changing business needs. The CPad series with modular accessories and FLEX 3’s Lego-style modular design enable multi-scenario application and long-term reuse.Human-Centric Design: Every detail is human-oriented, focusing on real pain points to enhance scenario experience. The L3 Industrial PDA reduces high-frequency work fatigue through scientific weight distribution; the V3 Smart POS Terminal balances large-screen visibility and grip comfort; CPad PAY integrates full-link functions to simplify workflows.

These honors stem from SUNMI’s long-term commitment to a sustainable society, original commercial R&D and ESG. In the future, SUNMI will uphold its core concepts, expand the boundaries of commercial industrial design, and empower global businesses with user-oriented, eco-friendly and high-value products.

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