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Tuya Smart x DeepSeek: Multimodal AI Reshapes the Future of Pet Care

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NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tuya Smart (NYSE: TUYA, HKEX: 2391), a global cloud platform service provider, today announced the integration of its AIoT platform with cutting-edge AI models including DeepSeek. By leveraging advanced technologies like natural language processing (NLP) and multimodal scene perception, Tuya is driving the transformation of smart devices into “active intelligence,” paving the way for AI applications to reach their full potential.

This announcement comes during a current wave of AI technology competition worldwide, which showcases numerous commercial possibilities in fields such as energy management, pet care, emotional companionship, and smart homes. However, the commercialization of AI technology still faces many challenges. According to Gartner, more than 80% of AI projects fail to progress beyond the lab due to a lack of end-to-end deployment capabilities and scenario-based solutions. To bridge the gap between AI algorithms and real-world commercialization, AIoT platforms are playing a crucial role in enabling seamless deployment.

Tuya’s deep integration with DeepSeek will have significant impact on the pet care industry through the synergy between Tuya’s AIoT platform and DeepSeek’s multimodal AI capabilities. These synergies will translate into tangible pet care innovations, and further accelerate the adoption of AI-driven solutions across the pet industry.

Unlocking the “New World” of the Pet Economy with DeepSeek

In recent years, the global pet economy has witnessed exponential growth. According to a 2024 report by Bloomberg Intelligence, the industry is projected to expand by over 45% within the next six years, with global revenues expected to surpass $500 billion by 2030.

Despite this rapid growth, the market for smart pet products remains plagued by functional homogeneity. Many so-called “intelligent” devices are limited to basic monitoring features, such as tracking weight and food intake. However, when it comes to critical needs like pet health management, behavioral analysis, and interactive experiences, user satisfaction remains low.

In one case, a pet owner noticed their pet had been lying on a smart mattress for three consecutive days, showing little movement. The device merely reported that the pet’s “daily activity level did not meet the standard.” It wasn’t until the pet showed symptoms of rectal bleeding and was rushed to the hospital that it was diagnosed with gastroenteritis. In reality, the mattress’s temperature sensor had already detected an abnormal rise in the pet’s abdominal temperature—but failed to issue a timely alert.

By integrating Tuya’s Cloud Developer Platform with DeepSeek’s advanced AI model, the pet industry will experience a fundamental shift from “single-device networking” to a fully interconnected, intelligent ecosystem. This transformation is accelerating innovation in pet care by enabling holistic, AI-driven scenarios, offering pet owners a more seamless, proactive, and worry-free experience.

A Cognitive Leap in Pet Care

The deep integration of Tuya’s smart ecosystem and DeepSeek’s advanced AI model is set to revolutionize the “perception” capabilities of smart pet products. By enabling AI-powered hardware to truly “understand” pets, this synergy is redefining the interaction between pets and their owners, ushering in a new era of intelligent pet care.

Imagine a morning where the sunlight filters through the curtains, and a pet’s smart collar quietly completes a health check. If it detects a 15% increase in breathing rate, it automatically triggers an “environmental temperature and humidity adjustment.” If it notices a 70% decrease in the pet’s usual scratching behavior, it flags “nail health requires attention.”

When a smart litter box detects abnormal fluctuations in urine pH, it instantly connects with the pet health management system, providing real-time emergency hospital navigation within a three-kilometer radius and generating a comprehensive seven-day diet and activity report for veterinarians.

Meanwhile, if the owner is away and an intelligent pet camera detects repeated pacing near the entrance, the AI system springs into action. It plays a pre-recorded, reassuring voice message from the owner, dispenses freeze-dried treats infused with calming ingredients, and sends a notification to the owner’s phone: “Separation anxiety detected. A soothing plan has been initiated. Consider increasing exercise by 30% during tonight’s walk.”

By transforming passive monitoring into proactive care, Tuya and DeepSeek are setting a new standard for AI-driven pet wellness, making pet ownership more intuitive, seamless, and stress-free.

Envisioning the Future of Pet AI Hardware

The deep reasoning capabilities of DeepSeek’s AI model are poised to shatter the rigid, mechanical logic of traditional smart hardware, ushering in a new era of AI-driven innovation. The transformation of the pet industry will be profound. AI devices will soon be able to detect subtle emotional cues, identifying hidden anxiety from the frequency of a pet licking its food bowl or predicting excitement based on the curvature of its tail movement. This evolution from mere command execution to deep emotional perception signals that AI hardware is steadily acquiring human-like cognitive abilities.

To inspire the next generation of AI-powered pet technology, Tuya and DeepSeek have envisioned groundbreaking possibilities for future pet AI hardware. Through the insights of large-scale AI models, these innovations could redefine the very boundaries of pet technology:

Brainwave Translation Collar: Traditional smart devices often misinterpret a pet’s unusual behavior as mere mischief, failing to grasp its true emotional state. This collar, however, captures and analyzes a pet’s brainwave signals in real time, converting them into an intuitive emotional spectrum. Pet owners can then “read” their furry companion’s emotions via a mobile app, receiving personalized care recommendations tailored to their pet’s state of mind.

Dream Projector: When a pet exhibits abnormal brainwave activity at night, an AI-driven projector near its bed quietly activates, transforming the wall into an immersive dream world. Each morning, owners receive detailed dream reports, complete with insights such as “Last night’s happiness index: 92, energy expenditure: 35%.” This breakthrough compensates for the limitations of traditional monitoring devices, which often fail to capture a pet’s nighttime behavior and well-being.

AI Gene Feeder: By integrating advanced DNA analysis, this feeder dynamically formulates meals tailored to a pet’s unique genetic profile, optimizing nutrition in real time. When illness is detected, the feeder functions as an intelligent pharmacist, seamlessly embedding medication into flavored gel capsules to ensure smooth and stress-free ingestion. With this innovation, pet food manufacturers can address common nutritional deficiencies in standardized diets while unlocking new opportunities in the pet health market.

Odor Socializer: Urbanization has led to an increase in social deprivation among pets, leaving many owners searching for ways to enrich their companions’ lives. This device recreates social interactions through AI, allowing pets to mark territory and engage with virtual companions using odor molecules. Simultaneously, it can identify and recommend like-minded playmates within a 500-meter radius, enabling pets to enjoy real-world socialization with compatible furry friends.

By embedding DeepSeek’s AI into the pet industry, Tuya is turning the pet tech sector into one of the most dynamic proving grounds for the AI revolution. This shift not only creates unprecedented opportunities for global developers but also fuels growing consumer expectations for the future of intelligent pet care.

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Achieve named to Az Business Magazine’s ’10 Best Places for Women to Work in Arizona’ for 2026

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Recognition highlights the company’s commitment to creating opportunities for women to grow and lead

SAN MATEO, Calif., July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Achieve, the leader in digital personal finance, has been named among the 2026 10 Best Places for Women to Work in Arizona by Az Business Magazine. The annual recognition highlights organizations that create supportive environments where women can thrive professionally, advance into leadership roles and build meaningful careers.

The honor reflects Achieve’s ongoing investment in workplace programs that support employee growth, flexibility, leadership development and career advancement. Women serve in leadership roles across the organization and play a critical role in shaping the company’s culture, products and long-term success.

“Creating an environment where women can grow, lead and build rewarding careers is central to who we are as a company,” said Achieve Senior Vice President of Human Resources Heather Marcom. “We’re honored to be recognized among Arizona’s top workplaces for women and remain committed to fostering a culture where employees feel supported, valued and empowered to do their best work.”

Achieve maintains a major corporate presence in the Phoenix area, where hundreds of employees contribute to the company’s mission of helping people move from struggling to thriving financially. The company supports employees through leadership development opportunities, employee resource groups, mentorship and learning programs designed to help team members reach their professional goals.

The recognition adds to a growing list of workplace honors for Achieve. Earlier this year, the company was named among the Top 3 Best Workplaces for LGBTQ+ Employees by BestCompaniesAZ and was also recognized by AZ Big Media as one of Arizona’s Most Admired Companies.

“Strong organizations are built by diverse perspectives and inclusive leadership,” said Marcom. “We’re proud of the talented women across Achieve who help drive our business forward every day and grateful for the impact they make on our employees, customers and communities.”

The 10 Best Places for Women to Work in Arizona list is determined through a public voting process conducted by AZ Big Media and published in Az Business magazine.

About Achieve

Achieve, THE digital personal finance company, helps everyday people get on, and stay on, the path to a better financial future. Achieve pairs proprietary data and analytics with personalized support to offer personal loanshome equity loans, debt relief and debt consolidation, along with financial tips and education and free mobile apps: Achieve MoLO® (Money Left Over) and Achieve GOOD™ (Get Out Of Debt). Achieve is frequently recognized for providing top-rated customer experience and satisfaction by both consumers and leading personal finance review platforms and has 2,200 dedicated teammates across the country, with hubs in Arizona, California, Florida and Texas.

Achieve refers to the global organization and may denote one or more affiliates of Achieve Company, including Achieve.com, Equal Housing Opportunity (NMLS ID #138464); Achieve Home Loans, Equal Housing Opportunity (NMLS ID #1810501); Achieve Personal Loans (NMLS ID #227977); Freedom Debt Relief (NMLS ID # 1248929); and Freedom Financial Asset Management (CRD #170229).

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Austin Kilgore
akilgore@achieve.com
214-908-5097

Elina Tarkazikis
etarkazikis@achieve.com

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National Press Club Statement on the withdrawal of subpoenas targeting New York Times journalists

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WASHINGTON, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — National Press Club President Mark Schoeff Jr. released the following statement:

“The Justice Department’s decision to withdraw subpoenas targeting journalists at The New York Times is a welcome and necessary step to protect the public’s constitutional right to an independent press.

These subpoenas should never have been issued in the first place. Compelling journalists to reveal confidential sources sends a chilling message to those who seek to inform the public and threatens the very foundation of press freedom.

Every American should understand what is at stake when the government turns its investigative powers on journalists. It is not routine. It is an extraordinary intrusion that strikes at the heart of the First Amendment and your right to information about your government.

The greatest danger was not the subpoenas themselves, but the message they sent: That sources could be exposed, that whistleblowers should remain silent, and that the American people might know less about the actions of their own government.

A strong democracy depends on a press that can report freely, hold power to account, and inform the public without intimidation.

We urge continued vigilance to ensure that journalists can do their jobs without interference and that protections for source confidentiality are upheld consistently.”

About the National Press Club

Founded in 1908, the National Press Club is the world’s leading professional organization for journalists and a leading voice for press freedom in the U.S. and worldwide.

Contact: Beth Francesco, Executive Director of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, media@press.org

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NCC Launches NCC Connect™ to Put Credit, Fraud, and Compliance Inside the CRM Dealers Already Use

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A powerful new solution that embeds credit access, fraud detection, and compliance directly into the dealership’s existing CRM — removing the system-switching that slows deals and exposes dealers to risk.

AUSTIN, Texas, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — NCC, a leading provider of credit and compliance solutions for automotive dealerships, today announced the launch of NCC Connect™, a powerful platform that runs credit, fraud, and compliance from inside the CRM a dealership already uses — without friction or duplicate entry.

“Dealers don’t need another system to log into,” said Brian Skutta, President and CEO of NCC. “They need the tools they already have to work better together. NCC Connect puts credit, fraud detection, and compliance right where the team already works — inside the CRM they use every day.”

“Dealers don’t need another system to log into,” said Brian Skutta, President and CEO of NCC. “They need the tools they already have to work better together. NCC Connect puts credit, fraud detection, and compliance right where the team already works — inside the CRM they use every day.”

As deals grow more complex and fraud more sophisticated, dealers are juggling more disconnected systems than ever — the CRM, the credit system, the compliance tools — switching between them on every transaction. Each switch breaks momentum, invites a skipped step, and slows the path to funding. NCC Connect meets this moment with a single, seamless solution that keeps the full credit, fraud, and compliance engine right where the team already works.

Why NCC Connect Matters Right Now

Dealers lose time and margin switching between the CRM, credit, and compliance systems on every dealAuto lending fraud continues to climb, with industry fraud exposure reaching a record $10.4 billion in 2025, according to Point Predictive’s 2026 Auto Lending Fraud Trends ReportState compliance is tightening, with laws like California’s SB 766 (CARS Act) taking effect October 1, 2026Every disconnected step is another chance for an error, a delay, or a deal that stalls before funding

These pressures are forcing dealers to consolidate, and NCC Connect delivers the edge.

Product Highlights:

Inside the CRM — Soft-pull and hard credit access from all three major bureaus — Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax — without leaving the workflowFraud & Identity Built In — Identity verification and synthetic fraud detection delivered within the credit pull, flagging Red Flag conditions before the deal moves to fundingCompliance on Autopilot — FCRA and FTC controls with automatic, audit-ready documentation stored in the deal record99.99% Uptime — The industry’s highest, so the platform is there when a deal is on the desk

NCC Connect runs soft-pull pre-qualifications and hard credit pulls from any bureau or score model without leaving the CRM, while customer data stays inside the existing CRM structure. Every credit, fraud, and compliance result is captured on the deal record — giving dealers a single, audit-ready source of truth and a faster, cleaner path to funding.

NCC Connect extends the same powerful, credit-first engine behind NCC’s Complete Credit™ platform into the CRM where dealers already work. For dealers, that means more approvals, stronger fraud protection, and faster funding, without changing how the team works.

Learn more about NCC Connect at https://nccdirect.com/ncc-connect/

About NCC:

With offices in Austin, TX, Bettendorf, IA, and Las Vegas, NV, NCC has been a trusted partner in credit-driven retailing for automotive dealerships for nearly three decades. We combine a powerful credit and compliance engine with a fully integrated Desking platform to drive maximum profitability. Our focus on innovation, user-friendly products, and dependable systems — supported by a dedicated account management team — has solidified our reputation as a leader in the industry. www.nccdirect.com

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Holly Smith, NCC, 1 8285732722, hsmith@nccdirect.com, https://nccdirect.com/

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