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Virtuous AI appoints Chris Happ as new CEO to transform enterprise AI with “AI in a Box”

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LOS GATOS, Calif., July 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Virtuous AI is proud to announce the appointment of Chris Happ as its new Chief Executive Officer. Happ’s appointment on June 1, 2024, marks a pivotal turn as Virtuous AI emerges from the beta phase, ready to implement a robust go-to-market strategy. 

Foremost of the developments that Happ will spearhead is Virtuous AI’s groundbreaking new “AI in a Box” platform.

“AI in a Box” overcomes two primary challenges of AI adoption in the enterprise – complex technology and AI expertise.  “AI in a Box” offers a complete AI technology platform for enterprises that does not require deep AI expertise or exorbitant investments to deploy. With “AI in a Box,” businesses of all sizes can have a custom AI proof of concept solution in just 90 days.

Leading the charge on innovations like this is a primary mark of Happ’s proven track record in building and growing companies. He co-founded and served as CEO at blueSolutions before exiting to Hubwoo (HBW.PA), building a global customer list including ExxonMobil, Chevron, Visa, AIG, and Pfizer. Happ also co-founded and led Goby to significant growth and eventual exit to Conservice. As CEO at MarketTime, he led the firm to 780% revenue growth over three years landing them on the Inc 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America.

“Chris’s vision and expertise make him the perfect leader to position VAI at the forefront of enterprise-class AI solutions,” said Rory Donovan, the founder of Virtuous AI. “His appointment underscores our commitment to delivering cutting-edge AI technology to our clients.”

Donovan initially led the Virtuous AI team as CEO during product development. His groundbreaking graduate research in neuro-prosthetics led to the development of a highly efficient brain-computer interface. This breakthrough resulted in a new AI model architecture that has outperformed others in both accuracy and efficiency.

Now, as Chief Technology Officer, Donovan will focus on his passion: advancing AI model architecture. With Donovan’s original product now complete, Virtuous AI has confidently brought on Happ as a visionary commercial leader with over 25 years of experience in growing and scaling innovative, high-growth B2B software companies.

“I’m proud to join the exceptional team at Virtuous AI during this landmark time,” said Happ. “Virtuous AI offers a standout solution for the obstacles enterprises face as they adopt AI. Our technology, combined with unlimited market opportunity, mark the start of more exciting B2B enterprise developments ahead.”

About Virtuous AI

Virtuous AI delivers accurate, private, and explainable AI solutions for enterprises. Virtuous AI offers the most comprehensive explainability for the enterprise with an embedded Graph RAG system, emphasizing data security and transparency through user-friendly APIs and multimodal data integration. This system uses customer information to avoid common AI issues such as hallucinations and poorly weighted fact-based answers. With Virtuous AI, businesses can develop customized, high-value AI use cases in a fraction of the time and cost typically associated with traditional AI development.

To learn more, visit virtuousai.com.

Press contact: Jordan Spangler – jordan@truepointagency.com – (571) 364-2035

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TIMEX DECLARES TODAY ANALOG LIFE DAY

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A National Invitation to Get Off the Clock and Into Life

An unexpected opening in your calendar? Don’t fill it. Live it.

SHELTON, Conn., Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Timex, the Official Timekeeper of Analog Life, is declaring today, Friday, November 13, Analog Life Day, and giving everyone a reason to do something increasingly refreshing: spend time actually living it. 

In a world that never stops scrolling, refreshing or asking for more of our attention, Timex is inviting people to take some of it back.

Take the long lunch. Call the friend you keep meaning to see. Leave your headphones behind. Wander somewhere without a plan. Say yes to something spontaneous. Make a memory that doesn’t need to be posted to count.  No productivity hacks. No screen time challenge. No perfectly planned itinerary.  Just a reminder that the best moments in life rarely happen between notifications. 

For more than 170 years, Timex has helped people keep time. Today, we’re reminding everyone what it’s for.

No registration. No download. No algorithm.

Just one day. Your time. Your way.

Make Time Yours.

Civic PR for Timex – timex@civic-us.com

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BAE Systems selected as a mission-enabling space technologies partner for NASA PRIMA astrophysics program

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NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory mission to survey the history and evolution of the universe and bridge current scientific gaps

BROOMFIELD, Colo., Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BAE Systems (LON: BA) announced today that its Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)-led PRIMA (PRobe far-Infrared Mission for Astrophysics) team has been selected by NASA for the next phase of development in NASA’s new class of “Probe Explorers” astrophysics missions.   

BAE Systems will provide its Evolve+ spacecraft bus for the mission, lead the observatory assembly, integration and test process, and serve as the operations and ground lead for NASA’s JPL, the manager of the mission.   

“We are excited to continue our decades-long partnership with JPL through the PRIMA mission that will enable NASA to make significant discoveries on the history of the universe,” said Bonnie Patterson, vice president and general manager of civil space for BAE Systems. “The PRIMA mission will also help fill observation gaps with other NASA astrophysics missions, including the James Webb Space Telescope and other observatories, also supported by BAE Systems.”  

NASA’s PRIMA mission will use a highly sensitive, far-infrared space telescope that is designed to see parts of the universe that are hidden by dust. Using a 1.8-meter diameter telescope, it will observe the cosmos in far-infrared light, bridging the critical observation gap between the James Webb Space Telescope and ground-based radio observatories.

The mission will help scientists learn how stars, planets, galaxies and even water formed over time. It will reveal how these cosmic structures grow and change, providing a clearer picture of how our universe developed and evolved from its formation to the present.  

The PRIMA mission is currently advancing through Phase B development and is targeted for launch in 2033 for a five-year mission. Following a NASA confirmation review, the project will move toward full implementation.

BAE Systems will join numerous international space industry providers to support the PRIMA mission, including those from France, Italy, Canada, South Korea, Japan and the UK.

Through the PRIMA mission, BAE Systems continues its longstanding support of NASA’s astrophysics programs. This includes work on the Hubble Space Telescope, Chandra X-ray Observatory, James Webb Space Telescope and the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, among others.

For more information, please contact: 

Brian Rantala, BAE Systems 
Mobile: 720-995-8253 
brian.rantala@baesystems.us 

www.baesystems.com/en-us   
@BAESystemsInc  

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Why a Pocket Projector Could Be the Right Gift for Gamers and Sewists: Aurzen ZIP Pro

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IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The friend who hosts game night and the maker who dreads taping sewing patterns together might appreciate the same unexpected gift: a pocket projector. Aurzen ZIP Pro, a CES Innovation Awards 2027 Honoree, brings shared fun and sewing pattern projection together in one foldable projector.

Unlike a fixed TV, ZIP Pro is a gaming projector that moves with the gathering. Its larger shared image brings everyone into the adventure, whether you’re sharing maps during tabletop RPG sessions or cruising through neon-lit city streets in the upcoming AAA open-world titles. Direct USB-C support for Nintendo Switch makes it a convenient dock-free projector, letting friends play together instead of crowding around a handheld screen. Wired Game Mode offers 20–40ms response times for casual co-op and party games.

Beyond game nights, ZIP Pro brings the same flexibility to your sewing table. As a sewing projector, it lets you skip printing, taping and storing paper patterns, leaving more time for working with fabric. Native 1080p DLP and ToF autofocus help keep fine outlines clear, while adjustable support and four-point correction help align the image with your cutting surface. With less setup between an idea and the first cut, this compact sewing pattern projector helps you turn your ideas into a finished piece with greater confidence.

The ZIP Pro Basquiat Special Edition Bundle pairs the same hardware with artwork from the Basquiat estate. It includes the projector, two custom art shells, a custom GoPlay portable case and a mounting suite with MagPlay Pro and Z-Stand in a special-edition gift box. The interchangeable shells offer two different looks, making it a personal choice for Basquiat fans.

During the promotion from Nov.19-30, ZIP Pro is $579.99 (regularly $629.99); ZIP Pro Basquiat Special Edition Bundle is $649.99 (regularly $679.99). Buyers can choose a complimentary GoPlay Carry Bag or Z-Stand, limited to 50 gifts in total, first-come, first-served. A sitewide prize draw offers shoppers a chance to get their order for free.

About Aurzen

Aurzen is a global innovator in smart projection technology. By combining advanced optical engineering with intuitive software and user-focused design, Aurzen delivers products that bring big-screen experiences to any space. The company pioneered the world’s first Tri-Fold Truly Portable Projector, ZIP, and its designs have been recognized with multiple international awards, including the iF Design Award, Red Dot Award, G-Mark Award, and IDEA Award. For more information, visit www.aurzen.com.

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