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ELECFREAKS and Sub-brand TOOCAA Showcase Innovation at BETT 2025

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SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The UK’s premier education technology exhibition, BETT, will witness the latest innovations from ELECFREAKS, a leading provider of micro:bit educational kits and accessories. This year, ELECFREAKS and its sub-brand TOOCAA will proudly showcase a series of newly released products aimed at enhancing STEAM education solutions. One of the highlights is the TOOCAA L2 desktop laser cutter, along with a range of sensors, kits, and accessories to meet the evolving needs of educators and students.

ELECFREAKS: Pioneering STEAM Education

ELECFREAKS is dedicated to enhancing educational experiences through the provision of cutting-edge educational products. With operations in over 100 countries and regions worldwide, the company offers a wide range of micro:bit educational kits and accessories, providing comprehensive services from R&D, manufacturing to sales.

This year, ELECFREAKS is thrilled to introduce two innovative products: the Nezha Pro Breakout Board and the PlanetX Smart Brick Motor, both designed to elevate STEAM education to new heights.

The Nezha Pro Breakout Board is expertly designed to meet the creative programming needs of primary and secondary school students, offering a perfect blend of convenience and smart functionality. With 8 sensor interfaces and 4 closed-loop motor connections, all featuring reliable, anti-reverse RJ11 connectors, the board ensures a hassle-free and stable setup. The innovative color recognition system is a standout feature, helping students quickly and accurately connect the planetX sensors, which greatly improves learning efficiency. Additionally, the intuitive masterless control mode allows beginners to easily control motor movements—forward and reverse—with just a single touch, making it easy to dive into the world of creativity. Fully compatible with building block systems, this breakout board unlocks endless possibilities, fostering imagination and inspiring young minds.

Complementing the Nezha Pro is the PlanetX Smart Brick Motor, a high-torque, precision-control motor tailored for micro:bit-powered robotics and engineering projects. Its plug-and-play functionality ensures a seamless setup, while LEGO compatibility encourages hands-on creativity. With reliable performance and advanced control, this motor empowers students to delve deeper into coding, mechanics, and engineering concepts, making it an essential tool for STEAM education.

Together, these two cutting-edge products exemplify ELECFREAKS’ commitment to fostering innovation, creativity, and technical skills in the classroom.

Especially noteworthy is that the WRO competition kit, which is a combination of Nezha Pro and PlanetX Smart Brick Motor, has successfully broken through in the fierce global competition and has been honored as the officially designated kit of the World Robot Olympiad (WRO). Its innovative value and educational effectiveness have been recognized by international authorities. It has effectively driven the innovation in the field of educational robotics competitions, injected new vitality into the global students’ technology competitions, and set an outstanding benchmark for similar products. It is expected to lead the trend of equipment selection for more competitions.

Additionally, ELECFREAKS has introduced the latest micro:bit Space Science Kit, centered on space exploration, as well as the world’s first desktop bipedal robot, the micro:bit XGO Rider Kit, specifically designed for seamless integration into educational robotics projects. These intelligent new products offer enhanced performance and precision, allowing students to delve deeper into the worlds of robotics and engineering.

TOOCAA: Redefining Creation Tools

As a sub-brand of ELECFREAKS, TOOCAA is dedicated to redefining creation tools through advanced laser and computer technology. At BETT 2025, TOOCAA will showcase its flagship product, the L2 laser cutter, known for its intelligent safety system and multi-purpose functionality.

Features of the L2 Laser Cutter

The TOOCAA L2 is a desktop laser engraving and cutting machine that combines safety and precision. Equipped with patented flame detection technology, tilt detection of the machine body, and interlock functions when the lid is opened, the L2 provides users with a worry-free experience. Its modular design and Type-C smart connection herald a new era of efficient, safe, and tidy laser engraving.

Summary

ELECFREAKS is committed to advancing education technology and learning innovation. We invite visitors to the BETT exhibition to visit our booth and explore our latest products and solutions. Join us in shaping the future of education through technology.

Event Details:

Hall: Bett Hall
Stand Number: NG40
Time: 22-24 January 2025
Venue: ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock

For more information:

– ELECFREAKS Official Website: https://www.elecfreaks.com/
– ELECFREAKS Shop: https://shop.elecfreaks.com/
– TOOCAA: https://www.toocaa.com/ 

 

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Club Offers for Travel Enthusiasts in Canada

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TORONTO, Oct 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO), the club for travel enthusiasts, announces three of many new Club Offers for Club Members in Canada.

Rigorously vetted and negotiated for us travel enthusiasts:

$799—COSTA RICA WEEK WITH FLIGHTS & CAR
We think fall is an ideal time to visit Costa Rica; the scenery is lush and the crowds are gone. Drive between volcanic Arenal and the idyllic beaches of Tamarindo on this seven-night trip. Since it’s not as busy, we were able to negotiate a price that saves members up to $648 on departures through mid-December.

$899—BARCELONA: 5 NIGHTS WITH FLIGHTS
Explore Barcelona’s world-class museums and architectural masterpieces in the quieter winter months to pack more into your trip. You won’t waste hours in lines and can access top restaurants that are fully booked in summer. We save $300 on travel this January and February, when temperatures are still spring-like. Roundtrip flights from Toronto, hotel and daily breakfast are included.

$999—ST. KITTS GETAWAY FOR 2, REG. $2083
Most visitors to St. Kitts book months in advance, but when we pointed out that travel enthusiasts are more spontaneous, this resort gave us a terrific rate for stays this November and December. Spend four nights in Frigate Bay and get an upgraded Oceanview room, too.

Are you a travel enthusiast? Join the club today: https://travelzoo.com

Who are we?
We, Travelzoo®, are the club for travel enthusiasts. We reach 30 million travellers. Club Members receive Club Offers negotiated and rigorously vetted by our deal experts around the globe. Our relationships with thousands of top travel companies give us access to irresistible deals. Our club and its benefits are built around the lifestyle of a modern travel enthusiast.

Media Contact: 
Amanda Ieraci – Toronto
+1 437 866 8540
aieraci@travelzoo.com

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Howard Hughes Holdings Set to Join S&P SmallCap 600

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NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HHH) will replace Arcosa Inc. (NYSE: ACA) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Wednesday, October 28. S&P 500 constituent CRH plc (NYSE: CRH) has acquired Arcosa in a deal that closed today, October 23.

Following is a summary of the changes that will take place prior to the open of trading on the effective date:

Effective Date

Index Name  

Action

Company Name

Ticker

GICS Sector

October 28, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Addition

Howard Hughes Holdings

HHH

Real Estate

October 28, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Deletion

Arcosa

ACA

Industrials

ABOUT S&P DOW JONES INDICES

S&P Dow Jones Indices is the largest global resource for essential index-based concepts, data and research, and home to iconic financial market indicators, such as the S&P 500® and the Dow Jones Industrial Average®. More assets are invested in products based on our indices than products based on indices from any other provider in the world. Since Charles Dow invented the first index in 1884, S&P DJI has been innovating and developing indices across the spectrum of asset classes helping to define the way investors measure and trade the markets.

S&P Dow Jones Indices is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), which provides essential intelligence for individuals, companies, and governments to make decisions with confidence. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

S&P Dow Jones Indices
index_services@spglobal.com

Media Inquiries
spdji.comms@spglobal.com

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Chelsea FC announces multi-year sleeve partnership with Sokin, the business payments and FX platform

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Chelsea FC name fast-growing fintech platform as Principal Partner

LONDON, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Chelsea Football Club has today announced a multi-year partnership with Sokin, the embedded finance and payments company used by businesses worldwide. Sokin will be named a Principal Partner and Official Business Payments and FX Partner of Chelsea FC and Chelsea FC Women.

As a Principal Partner, Sokin will be represented on the sleeves of the Chelsea FC men’s, women’s and academy home, away, and third kits from the 2026/27 season.

The partnership brings together two ambitious London-headquartered organisations with worldwide reach – a club with millions of fans across the world and a fintech platform through which businesses move more than $11 billion a year. A club of Chelsea’s scale works in many currencies every day, with partners, competitions and supporters around the world, and needs a financial partner built to handle that.

Sokin gives finance teams business payments, multi-currency accounts, foreign exchange, checkout and treasury in one place, so they spend less time juggling banks and providers and keep more of what they move.

As Official Business Payments and FX Partner, Sokin will simplify how Chelsea FC sends, receives and manages money in the currencies the club operates in.

The Sokin logo will feature on the sleeve of the Chelsea shirt for the first time [when the men’s team host Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on Saturday 24th October.]

Jason Gannon, President at Chelsea FC said:

“At Chelsea, we seek to partner with organisations that share our ambition and innovative mindset. Sokin’s expertise in business payments, and their focus on making both simpler for the businesses they serve, makes them a natural fit for the Club. We are pleased to welcome Sokin to the Chelsea family and look forward to working together in the years ahead.”

Vroon Modgill, CEO and founder at Sokin said:

“Chelsea plays on the biggest stage in world football, and its business runs in dozens of currencies. Sokin was built for that with regulated, multi-currency payments and foreign exchange for organisations that operate internationally. We’re proud to be the platform behind the business payments and FX of one of the most iconic teams in football. Sokin’s platform serves businesses in more than 170 countries. We’re thrilled to be partners for the season ahead. An organisation as sophisticated as Chelsea doesn’t leave its finances to chance.”

About Sokin

Sokin is the financial layer global business runs on. Businesses can transact, convert and hold money in 70+ currencies across 170+ countries. Some businesses use Sokin to manage global finance in-house. Others build it into their products to power financial experiences for their customers. Businesses move more than $9 billion a year on licenses Sokin holds in 36+ countries and infrastructure Sokin owns. Founded in 2019, Sokin has raised over $100 million from investors including Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital and Prysm Capital.

About Chelsea Football Club

Chelsea Football Club is one of the biggest, most successful football clubs globally and our men’s team are reigning world champions, having won the four-yearly FIFA Club World Cup in 2025. Our women’s team, Chelsea Women, are also multiple trophy winners.

Founded in 1905, Chelsea is London’s most central football club, based at the iconic 40,000-capacity Stamford Bridge stadium. Nicknamed the Blues, the club lifted the Champions League for the first time in 2012 and domestically has won the Premier League five times, the FA Cup eight times, the Football League Cup five times and the Football League Championship once, in 1955.

The Chelsea Women’s team have enjoyed a huge amount of success and in 2025 won the FA Women’s Super League for a sixth consecutive year and the eighth time overall. The Women’s FA Cup has been won on six occasions. We have also captured the FA Women’s League Cup four times as well as reaching the UEFA Women’s Champions League final in 2021. In two seasons, 2020/21 and 2024/25, a domestic treble of trophies was secured.

The Chelsea Foundation boasts one of the most extensive community initiatives in sport, helping to improve the lives of children and young people all over the world.

Media Contacts:

Taina Biggs
taina.biggs@sokin.com 

Nerissa Chesterfield
nerissa.chesterfield@chelseafc.com 

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