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World Host Group Acquires A2 Hosting to Create the World’s Most Trusted, Innovative Hosting Brand

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LONDON, Jan. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — World Host Group, a fast-growing global hosting leader with over 25 brand acquisitions under its belt, announces its acquisition of A2 Hosting, a high-performance hosting provider known for its commitment to customer service, technical excellence, and product investment. The acquisition marks an exciting change for both World Host Group and A2 Hosting, offering customers around the world with next-level customer care and overall hosting experience.

“Our goal is simple yet transformative: to build the world’s most trusted hosting group,” said Seb de Lemos, CEO of World Host Group. Seb has a strong track record as a hosting entrepreneur, and has helped build multiple successful businesses in the sector. “At the heart of this vision is a commitment to transparency, reliability, and innovation. With A2 Hosting, we’re not only preserving what has made it special, but amplifying it to deliver unparalleled value to its customers.”

This acquisition marks a significant milestone in World Host Group’s international strategy. As part of this collaboration, A2 Hosting’s customers will gain access to enhanced infrastructure, state-of-the-art hardware upgrades, and a global network of data centers spanning the U.S., Europe, Asia, and beyond.

All of this continues World Host Group’s mission to build a global hosting company that customers can trust.

Expanding the Vision of Trust and Excellence

A2 Hosting’s Founder and CEO, Bryan Muthig, shared how this acquisition is a natural extension of the vision he and the team worked tirelessly to build.

“It’s been an amazing 23-year journey and I have learned more than I ever could have hoped along the way about life, business, and hosting,” said Bryan Muthig. “Most importantly, I’m proud of the teams we have built. We have become an incredible organization of almost 180 people spread throughout the world and I’m beyond proud of all that we have accomplished and the challenges we have overcome.”

After over two decades of growth, A2 Hosting will become part of World Host Group as a major player not just in the North American market, but global market as well. Muthig continued, “It became apparent that in order for us to grow as a company, we would need to join up with an organization that has the size, scale, and resources that we do not have independently.”

A2 Hosting has long been a trusted partner for agencies, developers, and businesses, offering high-performance hosting solutions tailored to their needs. World Host Group’s acquisition brings significant investments to build on that core foundation, including infrastructure, advanced customer care, marketing, and next-level hosting experiences.

Muthig said those initial steps should be seen as positive signs for increasing quality as it expands globally.

“While still keeping the special sauce of customer focus and performance that has gotten us this far, World Host Group will take it to the next level,” Muthig added.

Key Benefits for A2 Hosting Customers

The global hosting industry—especially for digital agencies—has struggled with a widespread erosion of trust due to surprise charges, aggressive sales tactics, poor support, and overall declines in service quality. A2 Hosting and World Host Group are changing all that.

As part of this transition, World Host Group is committed to ensuring A2 Hosting customers see immediate and tangible benefits. The group’s substantial investments will enhance customer experiences while staying true to A2 Hosting’s core values of performance and reliability.

“We believe hosting isn’t just about servers; it’s about trust,” added de Lemos. “Our mission is to ensure customers know we have their best interests at heart. Whether you’re running a small business website or a global enterprise, trust is what keeps our customers with us.”

Here are some of the upcoming plans to do so:

Global Network Expansion: Access to 13+ state-of-the-art data centers worldwide, including new regions in the Middle East and South America. A2 Hosting currently has four data centers.Unparalleled Support: Dedicated 24/7 trust and safety teams, ensuring security and reliability at every level.Enhanced Tools for Agencies: Advanced collaboration features, bulk management tools, and integration options tailored to the needs of agency partners.Sustainable Growth: Investment in removing legacy technology and upgrading infrastructure for greater efficiency and reliability.

Looking Ahead: Building Something Bigger and Better, Together

World Host Group’s acquisition philosophy is founded on a “buy and build” approach, combining the strengths of acquired brands such as A2 Hosting with the group’s innovative practices. “This isn’t just about adding A2 Hosting to our portfolio,” de Lemos explained. “It’s about building something greater together—an ecosystem that empowers businesses and agencies to thrive.”

As part of this growth, the company is also working on new investments in the product experience, including a reimagined hosting control panel set to launch in April 2025, designed to revolutionize the hosting experience for users globally. Looking ahead, World Host Group continues to identify exciting businesses and teams to partner with as it delivers on its mission to build the world’s most trusted hosting group.

About World Host Group
Backed by a group of experienced hosting entrepreneurs and investors, World Host Group is a global leader in web hosting, managing a portfolio of over 25 brands and serving over 500,000 customers worldwide. With a focus on trust, innovation, and long-term sustainability, the group is redefining what it means to provide exceptional hosting solutions in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

For more information, visit worldhost.group.

About A2 Hosting

Founded in 2003, A2 Hosting delivers performance-optimized hosting solutions for developers, agencies, and businesses. With a focus on speed, reliability, and customer service, A2 Hosting has earned its reputation as a trusted partner in the hosting industry.

For more information, visit a2hosting.com.

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Laifen Expands U.S. Retail Footprint with Costco Launch of Best-Selling SE Hair Dryer

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Starting July 18, Costco Members Can Shop Laifen’s Award-Winning Hair Dryer in Select Warehouse Locations Across the U.S.

NEW YORK, July 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Laifen, ranked the world’s No.1 high-speed hair dryer brand, today announced the launch of its best-selling SE High-Speed Hair Dryer at select Costco warehouse locations, marking the brand’s largest U.S. retail expansion to date and bringing its award-winning haircare technology to Costco members across select U.S. markets.

The launch brings Laifen’s award-winning haircare technology to Costco, making it easier for consumers to experience the brand through one of the nation’s leading membership retailers. Laifen joins Costco’s growing portfolio of premium beauty and personal care brands. The initial rollout includes select Costco warehouse locations across the United States, with a strong presence across the Western U.S., including California, the Pacific Northwest and the Southwest.

Costco’s reputation for quality and its highly selective merchandising approach make this partnership especially meaningful. The Costco launch reflects Laifen’s continued expansion beyond direct-to-consumer channels as the brand accelerates its U.S. omnichannel retail strategy. “Costco represents an important milestone in our U.S. retail strategy,” said Romeo, General Manager of International Business of Laifen. “As more consumers seek salon-quality performance at an accessible price, we’re excited to make Laifen available through one of America’s most trusted retailers.”

Engineered to deliver professional-level performance in a sleek, lightweight design, the Laifen SE is powered by the brand’s proprietary high-speed brushless motor, delivering fast drying, reduced heat damage and smoother styling. An intelligent temperature control system continuously monitors airflow to help minimize frizz while protecting hair from excessive heat.

The Costco launch represents the next phase of Laifen’s U.S. retail expansion as the brand continues to grow beyond its direct-to-consumer and online channels. By expanding into one of the nation’s most trusted retailers, Laifen aims to broaden access to its category-disrupting haircare solutions while advancing its mission to bring more thoughtful design and everyday excellence into more homes.

The Laifen SE High-Speed Hair Dryer in White will be available at select Costco locations, while Costco.com shoppers will have access to additional color options including Purple and Pink, alongside the White model.

For more information on Laifen, please visit LaifenTech.com.

About Laifen: 

Founded in 2019, Laifen is a global personal care technology brand combining high-performance engineering with modern design across hair care, oral care, and grooming categories. Ranked the world’s No. 1 high-speed hair dryer brand by Euromonitor International, Laifen first gained recognition for its self-developed 110,000 RPM high-speed brushless motor, the proprietary technology behind its award-winning hair dryers.

Building on this innovation, Laifen has expanded its portfolio to include electric toothbrushes and shavers, delivering premium technology and elevated everyday experiences to consumers worldwide. Today, Laifen products and accessories are used by over 22 million households across more than 60 countries, supported by more than 600 patents and recognized with over 50 international design and innovation awards. Driven by continuous technological breakthroughs, Laifen is committed to making cutting-edge personal care technology more accessible to consumers around the world.

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Pillsbury Notice of Data Breach

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NEW YORK, July 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP (“Pillsbury”) was among many law firms targeted by sophisticated social engineering attempts in an incident last year. While the firm quickly detected and blocked the activity, an unauthorized actor was able to access some of the firm’s documents during a short window of time. Pillsbury notified any impacted clients last year and undertook a detailed process to review the accessed documents for personal information. Pillsbury then began notifying individuals whose personal information was affected. That process is now complete, and today, Pillsbury is publishing substitute notice as a final step.

For more information, please visit the substitute notice on our website at https://www.pillsburylaw.com/en/breach-notice.html

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From Remote Racing to Embodied AI: Fibocom and Intedigo Bring 5G Bidirectional Data Transmission into Real-World Applications

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SHANGHAI, July 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — From July 17 to 20, Fibocom and Intedigo will jointly present a cross-regional, beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) teleoperation demonstration at Booth H3-C408 during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2026. Visitors will be able to enter a remote driving cockpit and control a real race car located at HURA PARK in Jiading, Shanghai, steering, accelerating, and braking in real time while experiencing how 5G connectivity enables remote operation.

More than an immersive driving experience, the demonstration provides a live validation of 5G bidirectional data transmission for embodied AI teleoperation. The vehicle continuously sends live track video, vehicle status, and operating data to the remote cockpit, while control commands are transmitted back to the vehicle, creating a closed-loop teleoperation system. Stable, low-latency, and highly reliable connectivity is essential for high-dynamic maneuvers such as high-speed cornering, precision braking, and continuous lane changes.

Developed by Intedigo, the remote driving system connects a real race car with an immersive remote driving cockpit. It supports 1080p@60Hz video transmission, glass-to-glass (G2G) video latency of less than 80 ms, and control latency of less than 10 ms. The demanding racing environment magnifies differences in video continuity and control responsiveness, making communications performance directly perceptible, measurable, and verifiable.

At the joint demonstration, Fibocom’s FM160 5G module provides cellular connectivity for the system. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon™ X62 5G Modem-RF System, the FM160 supports SA and NSA network architectures as well as 3GPP Release 16. On the downlink, it supports NR Carrier Aggregation (NR CA) with bandwidth of up to 120 MHz, delivering peak speeds of up to 3.5 Gbps in NSA mode and 2.5 Gbps in SA mode. On the uplink, it supports UL MIMO and delivers peak speeds of up to 900 Mbps in SA mode. These capabilities support the continuous transmission of HD video and vehicle status data, along with reliable delivery of control commands.

As embodied AI moves into factories, data centers, logistics operations, and industrial parks, robots are becoming increasingly capable of performing tasks autonomously. Yet complex environments, unexpected events, and edge cases still require Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) remote intervention to help ensure safe and reliable operation.

Daniel Liu, CEO of Intedigo, said:

“5G represents the pinnacle of human communications and the starting point of machine communications. In the past, communications connected people to people; in the future, they will connect people to robots and robots to robots. Remote racing is simply the easiest entry point for people to understand this concept. What we are truly validating is a communications system capable of supporting remote collaboration for embodied AI. HURA makes low-latency remote driving a tangible experience, while RoBOX extends this capability to robots and a broader range of intelligent terminals. Together with Fibocom, we hope to enable more machines to receive remote assistance whenever needed while remaining continuously connected and operating reliably.”

Simon Tao, VP of Wireless Solutions Business Group and General Manager of MBB BU at Fibocom, said:

“As embodied AI enters real-world industrial environments, reliable connectivity will become the foundation for telemetry feedback, remote control and operational management. Fibocom’s 5G solutions, represented by FM160, provide the cellular connectivity required for continuous on-site data transmission and reliable control command delivery. Fibocom will continue collaborating with ecosystem partners such as Intedigo to bring cellular connectivity to more robots, autonomous machines and mobile intelligent terminals, enabling embodied AI systems to stay continuously connected and respond reliably in real-world applications.”

From remote race cars to robots, unmanned equipment, and mobile intelligent terminals, 5G is evolving from connecting people to connecting machines. This joint demonstration makes the capabilities of 5G bidirectional data transmission directly perceptible, experiential, and verifiable, helping pave the way for embodied AI to scale across real-world applications.
 

About Fibocom

Fibocom, founded in 1999, is China’s first wireless communication module company listed on both the A-share and H-share markets (300638.SZ, 0638.HK). As a global leading provider of wireless communication modules and AI solutions, Fibocom leverages wireless communication and artificial intelligence as its core technologies to provide integrated hardware and software solutions that empower industry applications. These solutions accelerate the transformation from “Connect Everything” to “Intelligent Connectivity” across diverse industries.

Fibocom’s one-stop solutions encompass cellular communication, AI, automotive, and GNSS modules, as well as AI toolchains, supporting industry-side and mainstream large model integration, and providing AI Agent, global connectivity, and cloud services, driving the digital intelligence upgrades in industries such as robotics, consumer electronics, low-altitude economy, intelligent transportation, smart retail, and smart energy.

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