New AI Operations Lab will provide college students with hands-on experience in freight technology, operational transformation, and a $2,500 scholarship.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Envoy AI, the AI Native platform behind logistics autonomous agent system and execution layer Ellie, today announced the launch of Boss of Machines: AI Operations Lab, a new internship and scholarship program designed to prepare the next generation of logistics professionals for an industry increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence and digital labor.

The program was introduced by Envoy AI CEO Robby Nathan during his fireside chat at FreightWaves’ F3: Future of Freight Festival on October 27.

“Freight has always been a people business, and that isn’t changing,” said Robby Nathan, Envoy AI CEO. “What is changing is how the work gets done. We want students to understand that shift firsthand. There’s a big difference between learning about AI in a classroom and seeing what it takes to put it to work in a real operation. Our goal is to give them that experience and help prepare them to become the leaders this industry will need.”

Launching in spring 2027, the three-month program will select two college juniors or seniors for an immersive experience working directly with Envoy AI’s product, engineering, and operations teams. Participants will gain firsthand exposure to how AI technology is developed, implemented, and used to solve real operational challenges across the freight industry.

Preparing Students for a Changing Industry

As freight companies adopt AI to automate routine work, improve productivity, and scale operations, the skills future logistics leaders need are evolving.

The Boss of Machines program bridges the gap between classroom education and the practical experience needed to lead technology-enabled operations.

Students will participate in four areas of learning:

Building AI for Operations: Understanding how AI agents are developed and applied to freight workflows.Deploying Digital Labor: Learning how new technology is integrated into existing systems, implemented with customers, and adopted by operational teams.Measuring Operational Performance: Exploring the role of analytics, productivity, and return on investment in evaluating technology initiatives.Leading Modern Freight Operations: Developing an understanding of how people and AI agents work together to manage and execute freight operations.

Investing in the Next Generation

The initiative reflects Envoy AI’s commitment to developing talent and giving students meaningful exposure to the technology and operational practices shaping the future of transportation.

“About 75% of the freight in our live accounts is already booked through Ellie, and that changes the job a new hire walks into,” said Nathan. “The people starting their careers in freight now are going to spend a lot of their day managing agents. That takes someone who can tell when a rate doesn’t make sense for the lane, and who’ll catch a carrier about to fall off before the shipper ever hears about it. Somebody has to be the boss of those machines. We named the program after that job because it’s the one brokerages are going to be hiring for.”

Throughout the program, students will work alongside experienced industry professionals, gaining exposure to product development, customer implementations, operational workflows, and the business decisions involved in deploying AI at scale.

Upon successful completion of the three-month program, each participant will receive a $2,500 scholarship to support their fall 2027 studies.

Applications and Program Timeline

The inaugural Boss of Machines: AI Operations Lab will welcome two students for the spring 2027 semester.

The program is open to college juniors and seniors interested in logistics, supply chain management, technology, engineering, business operations, and related fields.

Applicants will be asked to share their interests, relevant experience, and perspectives on how technology can improve freight operations.

Envoy AI will announce selected participants in January 2027, ahead of the spring program kickoff.

Additional program details and application information will be available through Envoy AI’s website.

About Envoy AI

Envoy AI develops AI-powered digital labor solutions for freight and logistics operations. Through its AI workforce, Ellie, the company helps logistics teams automate operational workflows, improve productivity, and execute freight processes across existing transportation systems. Envoy AI helps transportation organizations scale operations through practical AI applications.

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Deciso®, creator of the trusted OPNsense® open-source firewall platform, announces the release of OPNsense® Business Edition 26.10. Building on the architectural improvements introduced in the latest Community Edition, this release brings enhanced firewall and interface management, improved network services, and new Business Edition functionality designed to simplify network administration and strengthen operational control. With the introduction of an integrated Authoritative DNS server, alongside advanced centralized management capabilities, OPNsense® Business Edition 26.10 continues to combine open-source innovation with the reliability, flexibility, and professional support required by business and enterprise environments.

MIDDELHARNIS, Netherlands, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Key Highlights of OPNsense® Business Edition 26.10

Modernized Interface Management: a redesigned Interface Assignments framework replaces the legacy module, creating a more consistent management experience and laying the foundation for future API-driven configuration. This architectural improvement supports the continued evolution of OPNsense towards more flexible and automated network management.Enhanced Firewall Management: building on previous firewall improvements, version 26.10 further streamlines Network Address Translation (NAT) by migrating Outbound NAT to the modern Source NAT architecture. This creates greater consistency across firewall configuration and simplifies ongoing administration.New Authoritative DNS Server – Business Edition Exclusive: a new, easily manageable Authoritative DNS service, based on PowerDNS, extends the Business Edition’s network infrastructure capabilities. Designed primarily for internal DNS environments, the service enables administrators to manage DNS zones and records directly within OPNsense. Support for reverse lookup zones, dynamic DNS updates, and primary/secondary configurations provides greater flexibility in managing businesscritical network services.Improved OpenVPN Security: support for TLS-Crypt v2 introduces additional security capabilities for OpenVPN connections, providing enhanced protection for VPN deployments.Expanded KEA DHCP Functionality: new Dynamic DNS (DDNS) support enables KEA DHCP to work more closely with DNS infrastructure, simplifying the management of dynamically assigned network addresses and associated DNS records.Centralized Management with OPNcentral: OPNcentral continues to provide Business Edition customers with centralized management capabilities for multiple OPNsense installations. By bringing network administration together in a unified environment, organizations can simplify operations and maintain greater consistency across distributed infrastructures.

Continuous Innovation, Enterprise-Ready

OPNsense® Business Edition 26.10 reflects Deciso’s commitment to continuous, iterative development. Rather than introducing complexity through isolated features, the release focuses on strengthening core functionality, improving consistency, and making advanced network services easier to manage.

Combined with ongoing refinements across the platform, these improvements help organizations maintain secure, flexible, and manageable network infrastructures while benefiting from the transparency of open-source technology.

“With Business Edition 26.10, we’re continuing to make network security more manageable without compromising flexibility or control,” says Ad Schellevis, CIO of Deciso.

“The improvements in firewall and interface management create a stronger foundation for future development, while the new Authoritative DNS service brings additional functionality directly into the platform. Together with centralized management through OPNcentral, this release helps organizations simplify their network operations and maintain control over their infrastructure.”

Enterprise Benefits & Business Edition Differentiators

Integrated Authoritative DNS functionality for advanced internal network infrastructure management.Centralized administration of multiple OPNsense installations through OPNcentral.More consistent firewall and interface management for efficient day-to-day operations.Enhanced VPN security and improved integration between DHCP and DNS services.

Availability

OPNsense® Business Edition 26.10 will be available immediately to all customers with active Business Edition subscriptions and partners worldwide. Upgrades from previous Business Editions are fully supported. For access to Business Edition features, professional support options, and ongoing platform improvements, visit: https://shop.opnsense.com/product/opnsense-business-edition

About Deciso®

Deciso is a leader in open-source network security and the company behind OPNsense®, a trusted and transparent firewall platform. With over a decade of continuous innovation and community engagement, Deciso empowers organizations globally to deploy secure, flexible, and manageable network defenses.

The Business Edition provides enterprises with advanced features, optional professional support, and automation to scale securely across complex infrastructures.

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Debuting at Google’s Android Developer Summit, XREAL AURA brings Android XR, Gemini, Snapdragon-powered performance, and made-for-XR experiences into a generation-defining form factor available now

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — XREAL, the global leader in lightweight XR hardware development, today officially launched XREAL AURA, the world’s first wired XR glasses powered by Android XR, and the world’s first wired XR glasses to launch with the Snapdragon® Reality Elite Platform. Announced on stage at Google’s Android Developer Summit, XREAL AURA brings the full spatial power of Android XR into a lightweight optical see-through glasses form factor designed for work, entertainment, gaming, AI-powered assistance, and everyday spatial computing.

Starting today, customers in the United States, Canada, Japan, and South Korea can order XREAL AURA. The company is offering a surprise limited time offer, making the 12GB + 256GB configuration $1,099; and the 16GB + 512GB configuration $1,299. Devices are expected to begin shipping in mid-November.

“This is a defining moment for XR. We built AURA for people who want the power of spatial computing without being removed from the world around them. With transparent lenses, a category-leading lightweight design, Gemini by your side, and access to the Android ecosystem from day-one, the promise of XR is more approachable than ever,” said Chi Xu, co-founder and CEO of XREAL. “XREAL AURA is finally here, and we’re so proud to unlock new ways for people to work, watch, play, and build.”

The First Wired XR Glasses Powered by Android XR
XREAL AURA was developed in collaboration with Google and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. combining XREAL’s years of leadership in lightweight XR glasses and optical engineering with the Android XR platform, Gemini AI capabilities, and Snapdragon-powered performance.

Unlike fully enclosed headsets, XREAL AURA uses transparent optical see-through lenses, allowing users to stay present with the room and people around them while digital content appears naturally in their field of view. The system uses a split-compute architecture, with the main compute and battery housed in a compact puck which ensures the glasses are lightweight and comfortable for extended use.

Powered by the new Snapdragon Reality Elite Platform, XREAL AURA delivers pro-grade performance for productivity, immersive entertainment, and next-generation XR experiences — all while keeping the glasses under 95 grams.

A Private Workspace, Theater, and Arcade That Goes Anywhere
The device is built around a simple idea: your apps, screens, entertainment, and AI assistant should be able to come with you wherever you go.

On day-one, users have access to millions of familiar mobile apps and games from Google Play, alongside many experiences specifically for XR. Android XR brings familiar hand and voice inputs to AURA, while Gemini makes the experiences more natural and intuitive by working across what users see and do.

With Wired Mirroring, users can plug a computer or handheld gaming console directly into XREAL AURA via USB-C and instantly turn it into a massive private spatial window. That means a laptop, handheld gaming device, or other compatible USB-C device can sit alongside native Android XR apps in a user’s spatial workspace.

Whether turning a plane seat into a private multi-monitor setup, watching a movie on a large virtual screen, or playing Android and console games in an immersive spatial environment, XREAL AURA is designed to make spatial computing practical, portable, and useful.

Launching With Made-for-XR Experiences
XREAL AURA launches with a growing library of over 150 made-for-XR experiences that are designed to showcase what this new form factor can do. As part of the launch, XREAL is spotlighting a range of new experiences alongside access to your favorite Google Play apps, including popular streaming services and more. Made-for-XR apps include:

NBA App for Android XR – Access the NBA App developed for Android XR, seamlessly navigate between matchups and stats, and watch up to three games at a time on multiview with your NBA League Pass subscription. New for this season on Android XR, fans can also experience live games through the NBA’s tabletop feature (Court View).Nevatars – Created by legendary actor and director Andy Serkis – A character artist’s abandoned digital creations embark on a quest through her computer’s depths to remind her of her creative passion and original artistic vision. Nevatars will be exclusive to Android XR at launch and free for the first six months.Fallout: Factions – A skirmish-level wargame for two players. On virtual tabletop, players control a unique group of miniatures, representing a core Faction from the Fallout universe, and bring them to battle the crews of other players in a fast-paced, dice-hurling, action-packed skirmish wargame – where every action can have long-lasting consequences.Project Hail Mary: Journey Among the Stars – Mixed-reality adventure set in the cinematic world based on Andy Weir’s best-selling sci-fi novel, where players join Ryland Grace and Rocky during a pivotal untold chapter of the mission. Work together in the face of disaster to keep the Hail Mary intact and bring their world-saving cargo to Eridani — Rocky’s home planet, and Grace’s new home.NASCAR XR App – Bringing NASCAR Cup Series racing closer with an immersive experience that gives fans a new way to follow the action at home through a live 3D track map, driver telemetry, leaderboards and spatial highlights. Between races, explore video, standings and the schedule to stay connected and ready for what’s next.San Francisco Ballet Company’s The Nutcracker – Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, played by the Grammy Award-winning Orchestra, guides us along Clara’s magical journey from her Victorian-era San Francisco home, through the most dazzling onstage blizzard, and onto the stunning Crystal Palace, where we meet the Sugar Plum Fairy and an international cast of characters. Captured in stereoscopic 8K with a Blackmagic URSA Cine Immersive three-camera array, the experience showcases how cutting-edge hardware can unlock a profound sense of presence for world-class performing arts,Galapagos – EMMY and BAFTA award-winning Atlantic Studios is bringing ambitious immersive films to Android XR and XREAL AURA, including Galapagos narrated by Margot Robbie.Asteroid – A groundbreaking immersive film from acclaimed director Doug Liman, will combine cinematic storytelling, interactive gameplay, live conversational AI, and natural multimodal interaction powered by Gemini. The experience launched exclusively on Android XR and will be free for all XREAL AURA owners. The project is developed by 30 Ninjas.Cubism – One of the most respected puzzle games in XR built around an engaging concept: fit a set of colorful 3D blocks into a target shape, but this time set in your real world thanks to XREAL AURA’s optical see-through headset. Cubism is renowned for its excellent handtracking and strong spatial interaction design.Oh My Galaxy! – One of the world’s largest XR video game developers, nDreams, is bringing Oh My Galaxy! to XREAL AURA. Oh My Galaxy! is a beautifully crafted arcade-style physics puzzle game designed from the ground up for spatial computing. XREAL AURA marks the first time the popular game will be available on an OST headset.Chess Club – Odders is bringing its premier tabletop strategy game, Chess Club to XREAL AURA. Chess Club is the leading chess application across major spatial computing platforms today; its standout feature is its precise native hand-tracking. XREAL AURA marks the first time Chess Club will be available on an OST headset.CHZZK – South Korean streaming powerhouse, Naver is bringing CHZZK to XREAL AURA. CHZZK is Naver’s massive livestreaming and content creator platform heavily centered around gaming, esports, virtual streamers, music videos and watch parties. CHZZK includes spatialized 180- and 360-degree videos that bring VR entertainment to XREAL AURA without isolating the viewer from the real world around them.DB Creations – The indie studio is developing three XR games for XREAL AURA. Disassemble, mend, and rebuild a variety of gadgets and robot parts while learning about the fantastical world around you in Robo Repair. Fly a jet, pilot a helicopter, and more to complete arcade challenges right in your room with the exciting RC-inspired action of Tiny Motors Arcade. Transform your space into a thriving solarpunk city of the future with easy to connect building block elements in Table Towers.Landing Party – Monsarrat is a Los Angeles startup launching Landing Party, the world’s first outdoor roleplaying video game. Landing Party’s eight patents lays a landscape of gameplay across a real world space which players walk through to explore.Simply Piano XR – Coming to an OST headset for the first time with XREAL AURA, Simply Piano XR brings its finetuned hand tracking and spatial computing to merge physical instruments with digital overlays along with AI-powered real-time feedback for the ultimate XR piano-learning platform.Soapbox – Soapbox brings real artists and comedians into your space as life-size holograms, so you can watch an intimate performance as if they’re standing in the room. Founded in 2021 with a capture studio in Hollywood, Soapbox has filmed over 170 artists in 3D and is available now on XREAL AURA.XR HoloMedicine – In healthcare, apoQlar is bringing their XR HoloMedicine® platform to XREAL AURA that transforms CT, MRI, PET, and other medical imaging data into interactive 3D holographic models that clinicians can view and manipulate in real time. The early apoQlar workflows with XREAL AURA are showing real promise and are already making advanced medical visualization and training more intuitive for clinicians.ShapexXR – In enterprise, ShapesXR is moving design work into XREAL AURA’s immersive 70-degree FOV, allowing teams to sketch environments, place UI, storyboard interactions, and test concepts before writing much code. ShapesXR is leading in collaborative spatial creation and for the first time, bringing its highly recognized platform to XR glasses.Frontline.io – Frontline.io turns complex CAD models into interactive digital twins for the enterprise space, letting technicians learn, troubleshoot, and collaborate through XREAL AURA with OST workflows. It’s reshaping remote assist, virtual training, and augmented work instructions — and going further with AI agents that generate, retrieve, and guide maintenance procedures in real time, all hands-free without taking workers’ eyes off the task, making the smart connected worker a reality.Plynk Spatial™ – Turns stock research, portfolio management, and trading into a spatial experience coming for the first time to OST XR glasses with XREAL AURA. Instead of viewing markets through flat charts on a phone or laptop, through XREAL AURA, Plynk Spatial™ users can explore 3D market visualizations, interact with spatial heatmaps, view sector performance in layouts, analyze portfolio holdings in 3D space, track market movers, and execute trades directly inside AURA, all while not losing sight of their real world surroundings.

These experiences join a broader launch catalog of immersive movies, games, entertainment, productivity features, and spatial applications that demonstrate the flexibility of Android XR on wearable glasses. From flat apps and streaming services to spatial games and made-for-XR experiences, AURA gives users access to familiar content while opening the door to new kinds of interactive experiences.

Designed for Work, Watch, and Play
For work, AURA creates a portable multi-window workspace without requiring a physical monitor. Users can open Android XR apps, mirror a laptop, place windows in virtual space, and use Gemini to help understand or act on what is on screen.

For entertainment, AURA becomes a private theater on demand. Users can access familiar streaming apps, expand content into a large virtual display, and use electrochromic dimming to create a more immersive viewing experience while remaining aware of their surroundings when needed.

For play, AURA supports Android games and compatible mirrored gaming devices, enabling users to play on a large and immersive private display.

XREAL AURA Key Specifications and Features
XREAL AURA combines high-performance XR hardware with a lightweight wearable design:

Optical see-through XR glasses powered by Android XRUnder 95g glasses design for lightweight, extended wear70-degree field of viewSony Micro-OLED display technology1200p resolution at 120HzSound by BoseSnapdragon® Reality Elite PlatformXREAL X1S ChipSplit-compute architecture with compact compute puckPuck trackpad for familiar, intuitive navigationWired Mirroring for laptops and compatible handheld gaming devicesUSB-C connectivity using a standard connectionElectrochromic dimming for more immersive viewingTÜV Rheinland certified for Eye ComfortSupport for voice, hand, keyboard, trackpad, and game controller input

Independently Tested, Built for Confidence
XREAL AURA earned five TÜV Rheinland certifications, including Eye Comfort (5 Star), High Visibility, Low Blue Light, Flicker Free, and Color Accuracy, reinforcing XREAL’s commitment to delivering an exceptional visual experience without compromising comfort or quality. Building on a longstanding collaboration with TÜV Rheinland, a global leader in independent testing, inspection, and certification, XREAL AURA underwent a comprehensive series of evaluations designed to assess critical aspects of display performance, visual comfort, and safety. By combining XREAL’s leadership in spatial computing innovation with TÜV Rheinland’s rigorous independent testing standards, AURA delivers a new level of confidence for consumers embracing Android XR. The collaboration also reflects a shared commitment to advancing industry benchmarks and establishing the quality standards for the next generation of wearable spatial computing devices.

That same focus on premium sensory experiences extends beyond AURA’s visuals. XREAL AURA features Sound by Bose technology, with audio that is meticulously fine-tuned and provides an enhanced listening experience. Detailed mid-to-high frequencies bring out subtle nuances, while the glasses’ form factor creates a natural soundscape designed to compliment AURA’s immersive visual experience.

New Accessories Available at Launch
Alongside XREAL AURA (that ships with a compact and easy to carry case for the glasses, compute puck and cable), XREAL unveiled a new accessory ecosystem designed to make the experience more complete. New accessories include the XREAL game controller, designed in collaboration with GameSir. The controller features a dedicated Gemini key, giving players a fast way to access AI assistance while they play. The company also announced a wireless portable keyboard for productivity and multi-window workflows.

Pricing and Availability
XREAL AURA is available to order starting today in the United States, Canada, Japan, and South Korea at XREAL.com/aura. XREAL AURA is also available to order starting today in the U.S. at BestBuy.com.

Further information:

XREAL AURA 12GB + 256GB: $1,279, limited time offer of $1,099 through December 2026*XREAL AURA 16GB + 512GB: $1,499, limited time offer of $1,299 through December 2026*Shipping is expected to begin: Mid-NovemberLaunch markets: United States, Canada, Japan, and South Korea

For more information, or to order XREAL AURA, visit XREAL.com/aura.

About XREAL
XREAL is a global leader in consumer AR glasses and spatial computing. The company develops lightweight wearable displays that bring large-screen entertainment, gaming, productivity and spatial experiences into a glasses form factor. XREAL products combine advanced optics, proprietary silicon and spatial computing technologies to make augmented reality practical and accessible for everyday use.

For more information, visit XREAL.com.

*This is a limited-time promotional offer tied to the official product launch, and applies to standalone purchases of XREAL AURA. The offer is available in all launch markets and does not apply to bundles. Local promotional pricing and applicable terms will be listed on the official XREAL website in each market.

Snapdragon and Qualcomm branded products are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. Qualcomm and Snapdragon are trademarks or registered trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated.

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