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Introducing Level Lock+ (Matter): The World’s Most Advanced Smart Lock

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Endless compatibility: Matter support, Apple home keys, and Bluetooth — all within a design that enhances any home aestheticBuilt for the future: owners of previous generations of Level Lock+ can now update to Matter in a few simple steps

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Level Home today introduced Level Lock+ (Matter), the world’s smallest and most advanced smart lock. True to Level’s hallmark “invisible” design, this new version seamlessly integrates with major smart home systems. It enhances home aesthetics while offering secure, flexible control through Bluetooth and Matter-over-Thread, compatible with ecosystems from Google, Amazon, Apple, and Samsung.

“Technology in the home should always empower and never intrude,” said Ken Goto, Vice President and CTO of Level Home.

Every Level lock makes coming and going easier than ever, delivering the highest level of convenience, security, and control over home access. Through the Level app, users have complete control over their lock, with options to share access with guests, enable auto lock and unlock, view real-time activity history, and adjust custom access controls, letting users invite and manage trusted visitors from anywhere. No other smart lock has so many layers of access: mobile device, Level Key Fobs, the optional Level Keypad, and the traditional physical key.

The Only Smart Lock That Keeps Getting Better

The new device joins Level’s portfolio of smart locks that are the only ones on the market designed to evolve continuously, bringing new features and enhancements directly to customers. Through firmware updates, it adapts to new technology and changing user needs —without requiring replacement. This ensures users can rely on their Level lock for security, convenience, and seamless integration in the years ahead.

“We build our locks to be incredible out of the box and to keep getting better over time,” said John Martin, President and Head of Level Home. “With Level Lock+ (Matter), customers can simply connect with whatever matter-based smart home ecosystem they want—and have peace of mind that their lock will adapt as technology evolves in the future.”

Future-Proof Your Existing Level Lock+

The company also announced a free Matter firmware update program, allowing current Level Lock+ owners to seamlessly update their existing devices with the latest technology. With this program, customers can enjoy enhanced smart home functionality without the expense or hassle of replacing hardware—an advantage of Level’s forward-thinking design and engineering. For details. visit level.co/matter-update/.

Smallest Design, Biggest Functionality

At 62% smaller than other smart locks, Level Lock+ (Matter) packs cutting-edge technology into the world’s smallest form—all while maintaining a sleek, compact design that complements any home. No peripherals, add-ons, or unsightly technology are tacked on.

“Technology in the home should always empower and never intrude,” said Ken Goto, Vice President and CTO of Level Home. “We put the principle of ‘invisibility’ at the core of everything we do, creating smart locks that integrate naturally into daily life. This latest lock brings security, connection, and seamless integration, all without the need for bulky hardware or obtrusive tech.”

One Lock, Endless Compatibility

Level’s Matter implementation for Level Lock+ is the first smart lock to concurrently support both Bluetooth and Matter-over-Thread, allowing users to connect with multiple platforms at once:

Apple Home, with support for home keysGoogle HomeAmazon AlexaSamsung SmartThings

Starting today, Level Lock+ (Matter) is available in Matte Black and Satin Nickel on level.co.

About Matter

Matter is a universal smart home connectivity standard designed to add compatibility across a range of smart home devices, regardless of brand. With Matter-enabled products (like Level Lock+ with Matter), users can control their smart home ecosystem more easily through their preferred platforms. Matter-over-Thread, specifically, offers a low-power, low-latency network that enables faster and more secure device connections without needing Wi-Fi. This makes managing a connected home more seamless, flexible, and user-friendly.

About Level Home

Level Home, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand, is transforming the smart home landscape with its approach to invisible technology. We have purposely started our journey at square zero and choose to design products that make “smart” invisible. By focusing on elegant design, uncompromising quality, and forward-thinking engineering, Level Home creates products that bring people together, without compromising on the home’s aesthetics. With Level Lock+, the world’s smallest and most innovative smart lock, and Level Bolt, the first invisible smart lock, Level continues to lead the market in creating seamless and sustainable home solutions. For more information, please visit level.co.

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BitradeX BXC First Two Subscription Rounds Sell Out, Total Subscriptions Exceed 14M USDT

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LONDON, May 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BitradeX Capital’s ecosystem equity token, BXC, has completed its first and second subscription rounds, selling a total of 50 million BXC with subscriptions exceeding 14 million USDT. The first round sold out in 90 seconds, while the second closed within 48 hours.

While the fundraising size is not unusually large by crypto standards, the structure of the sale has attracted market attention. The first two rounds were not open to the public, but limited to high-tier BitradeX users. The first round was available only to V5 users and above, while the second round expanded access to V3 users and above.

According to BitradeX’s tier system, V3+ users typically have higher recurring investment activity through AiBot, longer platform usage history, and stronger ecosystem participation. This means the early BXC allocation was absorbed mainly by the platform’s internal high-value user base, rather than short-term speculative participants.

This approach differs from many token fundraising campaigns that prioritize broad public participation and market hype. BitradeX instead adopted a more selective, staged model, gradually lowering the participation threshold while keeping the sale within its active ecosystem community.

BXC is positioned as more than a standard platform token. Its value framework is linked to BitradeX Capital’s broader ecosystem, including its exchange business, AiBot quantitative strategies, BTX Card payments, and Labs incubation platform. Public information indicates that BXC holders may receive staking rewards, benefit from ecosystem buybacks and burns, and gain priority access to Launchpad projects and governance participation.

The third subscription round is launched on April 30 at $0.35 USDT per BXC, with a total supply of 100 million BXC. It is now open to users participating in AiBot recurring investment. The fourth round price is expected to rise to $0.45 USDT.

The long-term value of BXC will ultimately depend on the growth of BitradeX’s underlying businesses, including exchange profitability, AiBot user expansion, and BTX Card adoption. However, the rapid sellout of the first two rounds suggests that BitradeX’s core user base has already shown strong confidence in the ecosystem’s future.

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South and East Asia identified as hotspots of global warming related impacts on male fertility

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BEIJING, May 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A major new study has shown that South and East Asia dominate patterns of global warming related decline in male fertility with the strongest and most consistent evidence coming from India, Pakistan and the southern parts of China.

The effects of increased environmental temperatures on male reproductive health include declining sperm concentration and motility and increased sperm DNA fragmentation, or genetic damage that can hinder fertilisation and embryo development.

Male related factors account for around 50 per cent of infertility cases around the world and the impact of rising ambient heat on semen parameters raises serious implications across wide areas of Asia where total fertility rates are in serious decline.

Outcomes of the study undertaken by the Taiwan IVF Group and Ton Yen General Hospital, Taiwan (China) in collaboration with Stanford University (USA) are being presented at the 2026 Congress of the Asia Pacific Initiative on Reproduction (ASPIRE) in Beijing.

Research principal and Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at Stanford University, Dr Jack Yu Jen Huang, MD, PhD, FACOG said: “Given the temperature sensitivity of spermatogenesis, even modest increases in ambient temperature could have cumulative, population-level effects over time.

“As global warming accelerates, male reproductive health may represent an emerging climate sensitive public health concern.”

The testes function optimally at temperatures lower than the internal body heat level, and previous studies have shown elevated scrotal or ambient temperatures can impair sperm production.

The latest research explored global patterns to reveal comparative data across regions. It is based on a systematic review of international studies on temperature exposure and semen parameter trends between 2000 and 2024. Artificial intelligence algorithms and machine learning tools were applied to extract key variables including geographic regions and semen outcomes.

Dr Huang said studies examining occupational heat exposure alone were excluded from the analysis as they reflected localised, job-specific conditions rather than broader climatic trends.

“Our findings therefore represent population level climate associated temperature effects including consistent seasonal variations showing poor semen quality parameters in warmer periods.”

The global patterns on temperature associated lower sperm concentration and motility show South and East Asia as major hot spots of concern followed by the Middle East, Europe and North America.

“South and East Asia are likely more affected due to a combination of factors including higher baseline ambient temperatures and rapid urbanisation that contribute to greater cumulative heat stress on spermatogenesis,” Dr Huang explained.

“With ongoing global warming, chronic heat exposure may increasingly impact male reproductive health.”

Dr Huang said potential approaches to address the issue include:

increasing public awareness of heat exposure and reproductive health;encouraging protective behaviours;expanding research integrating climate and reproductive health data; andexploring clinical and lifestyle interventions to mitigate heat-related effects.

The research team was assisted by research intern Jeffrey Zi Kang Huang from Taipei American School, particularly in the application of artificial intelligence in biomedical research including AI-assisted data analysis and pattern recognition across global datasets.

“Further longitudinal and mechanistic studies will be important to better define causality and guide interventions,” he added.

The ASPIRE Congress is being held at the China National Convention Centre in Beijing. More than 3,000 scientists, clinicians, nurses and counsellors in assisted reproduction from around the world are attending the Congress.

For further information, go to https://www.aspire2026.com

 

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eclicktech Attends Amazon Ads unBoxed 2026, Highlighting Four Key Trends Shaping AI-Driven Global Marketing

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SHENZHEN, China, May 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Amazon Ads recently hosted its annual flagship event, Amazon Ads unBoxed 2026, in Shenzhen, bringing together advertisers, agencies, and technology partners to explore the next phase of AI-powered marketing innovation. This year’s event focused on how AI is reshaping the advertising ecosystem through advancements in audience targeting, creative production, campaign management, and measurement capabilities.

Yeahmobi, the global marketing brand under eclicktech and an Amazon DSP validated partner, attended the event alongside industry leaders and ecosystem partners to discuss emerging opportunities for international brand growth in an increasingly AI-driven media environment.

During the conference, Amazon Ads introduced a series of product and solution updates across four major areas:

Advanced audience targeting powered by Amazon’s first-party data infrastructure to help brands reach high-intent consumers more effectively;AI-assisted creative production designed to improve content efficiency and support personalized advertising at scale;Intelligent campaign management tools aimed at simplifying cross-channel advertising workflows;Enhanced measurement and attribution capabilities to provide advertisers with clearer visibility into campaign performance and return on investment.

According to Yeahmobi, Amazon DSP is evolving beyond a standalone programmatic buying platform into a broader marketing infrastructure supporting the full customer journey, from brand awareness to conversion.

Since becoming an Amazon Ads partner, Yeahmobi has developed integrated advertising solutions spanning awareness, audience engagement, and conversion optimization. The company stated that it has supported brands across sectors including cross-border e-commerce, consumer electronics, AI applications, and financial services in scaling their global advertising efforts through Amazon DSP.

At the event, Yeahmobi also showcased its proprietary advertising management platform, Yeahgrowth, which integrates campaign management, data analytics, and performance optimization capabilities to support centralized multi-platform operations and improved campaign visibility.

“AI is fundamentally reshaping how brands approach global growth,” said William Liu, General Manager of Yeahmobi. “We see Amazon Ads as a strategically important part of the global marketing ecosystem. Our focus is not only on media execution, but also on building scalable growth infrastructure through deeper API integration, AI-driven optimization, and data collaboration.”

Yeahmobi stated that it will continue expanding its collaboration with Amazon Ads to support brands navigating increasingly complex global media environments.

About Yeahmobi
Yeahmobi is a global marketing brand focused on helping businesses achieve international growth through digital advertising, data-driven operations, and AI-powered marketing solutions.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially due to various risks and uncertainties. The company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

 

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