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Lagunitas Creates ‘Beer Roadie’ Role to Celebrate Launch of Iron Maiden Collab: Trooper West Coast IPA

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Immersive job gives one lucky fan the beer education of a lifetime

PETALUMA, Calif., June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Lagunitas Brewing Company is inviting craft beer and music fans to apply for its first-ever Beer Roadie position: an all-expenses-paid, limited-time role that offers a hands-on Trooper West Coast IPA training as it rolls out alongside the USA leg of Iron Maiden’s Run For Your Lives World Tour, kicking off in New Jersey on September 5. Inspired by the idea that passion shouldn’t be something you clock out of, especially when 62% of employees globally say they still hide parts of themselves at work (Forbes, 2025), the Beer Roadie role rewards fans who live their love of music and beer out loud. Aspiring Beer Roadies can throw their hat in the ring to join the tour beginning June 6 by visiting at BeerRoadie.com.

“Beer Roadie isn’t about climbing a ladder, it’s about stepping out of the grind and into something real,” said Hannah Dray, Chief Marketing Officer at Lagunitas Brewing Company. “This is a hands‑on chance to learn about craft beer, connect with the community, and jump right into where great beer and great music meet. There’s a seat at our bar for everyone, and we can’t wait to see who joins our crew this summer as our first‑ever Beer Roadie.”

The Beer Roadie will work alongside Lagunitas brewers and beer educators, learning how Trooper West Coast IPA is brewed, handled, and served, then take that knowledge on the road to Eddie’s Dive Bar pre‑show pop‑up events at select Run for Your Lives Tour stops.

This isn’t a traditional concert road crew role, though. Beer Roadie is a serious, beer‑first stewardship position, rooted in Lagunitas’ belief that great beer deserves passion, curiosity, and respect – especially when paired with a fanbase as devoted as Iron Maiden’s. Along the way, the Beer Roadie will serve as an ambassador for Trooper West Coast IPA, sharing the story behind the beer and helping fans experience it at its best.

This latest release in the Trooper Beer series brings that history into bold new territory. Created in partnership with Lagunitas, Trooper West Coast IPA is a modern take on the style with real attitude, pungent, resinous, and bursting with flavor. Brewed with Krush hops and clocking in at 6.6% ABV, it hits the sweet spot between intensity and drinkability, offering a fresh expression that speaks to longtime hop lovers and new drinkers alike.

Applicants hoping to land the coveted Lagunitas Beer Roadie role must submit a 30-second video at BeerRoadie.com answering one simple question: “What would make you the ideal candidate as the Trooper Beer Roadie?” Entries will be narrowed to three finalists, who will be interviewed by the Lagunitas selection committee before one winner is chosen to receive training at Lagunitas’ headquarters, before hitting the road for select tour stops. Videos must be uploaded before 11:59 PM on July 7, 2026.

Applications for the Beer Roadie role are now open. Fans can learn more about the experience and how to apply at www.BeerRoadie.com. For more information about Iron Maiden’s Trooper Beer, please visit IronMaidenBeer.com. For more information about Lagunitas Brewing Company, please visit www.Lagunitas.com.

About The Lagunitas Brewing Company
Founded in 1993, Lagunitas Brewing Company grew from a Northern California kitchen stove into a global craft beer icon, now sold in more than 38 countries and home to the world’s #1‑selling IPA. Known for hop-forward innovation, its portfolio spans iconic beers like Lagunitas IPA and A Little Sumpin’ Sumpin’, non‑alcoholic IPNA and Hazy IPNA, and the original sparkling hop water, Hoppy Refresher. Lagunitas blends quality, creativity, and community, always with a seat at the bar for everyone. Learn more at www.LAGUNITAS.com.

About Trooper Beer
Iron Maiden’s Trooper Beer is now in its fourteenth year, with sales approaching 50 million pints worldwide since its launch in 2013. There are currently a dozen or so different Trooper Beers being sold around the world, including locally brewed variants in England, Germany, Brazil, Sweden, the Czech Republic, and the USA.

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DUVA Introduces DUVA ONE at IFA 2026: Personalized Sleep Earbuds That Respond in Real Time

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The Sleep System That Understands You Best.

BERLIN, Sept. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — DUVA, created by Fitnexa, is introducing DUVA ONE at IFA Berlin 2026. This intelligent in-ear sleep system is designed to sense changes in the user and the bedroom, then personalize audio, noise control, and device behavior throughout the night.

Most sleep wearables explain what happened after users wake up. DUVA ONE is designed to help while the night is still happening. Its low-profile earbuds, environment-sensing charging case, and app work together to determine when and how to respond.

A user might start the night with a podcast over Bluetooth. After they fall asleep, DUVA ONE can introduce locally stored sleep audio and optimize power use. If a partner begins snoring or traffic grows louder, it can adjust ANC or add sound masking. In the morning, a private offline alarm wakes only the wearer, without requiring an active phone connection.

In-ear PPG and motion sensors estimate sleep stages and track heart rate, HRV, sleep position, and movement, while the case monitors noise, light, temperature, and humidity. The AI Agent interprets these signals alongside playback status and personal preferences to select an appropriate response. Users control sleep audio, playback duration, ANC strategy, and nighttime interventions in the DUVA App.

“Sleep does not happen in a static environment, so sleep technology should not remain static either,” said Diego, Founder of Fitnexa. “DUVA ONE is designed to respond while sleep is still happening.”

Key Highlights

Layered noise relief: Passive isolation, Hybrid ANC, and sleep audio provide noise reduction of up to 42 dB, with Transparency Mode and adaptive ANC calibration.Personalized AI sleep guidance: The AI analyzes the user’s real-time sleep state and generates personalized audio guidance to help them gradually fall asleep.Side-sleeping comfort: Each fitted earbud weighs approximately 3.3 grams and has an approximately 9.9 mm low-profile design. Two ear-tip shapes and multiple tip and stabilizing-wing sizes provide more than 40 fit configurations.All-night battery: Up to 16 hours in the most power-efficient configuration, including 13 hours of local audio with ANC off and 9.5 hours with ANC on. The USB-C and wireless charging case provides up to five additional recharges.Private offline alarm: Alarms gradually increase in volume and offer 5, 10, or 15-minute snooze options through the earbud controls.Privacy-first sensing: DUVA ONE does not record conversations, store ambient audio, or upload raw environmental audio. Users can disable individual sensors and delete historical data.

DUVA ONE is planned for release in October 2026 at a target retail price of US$349.99, with target markets including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and Australia.

Media Contact: essie@duva.com
Learn more: duva.com

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China Xplained | The China Squeeze, or the China Opportunity?

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GUANGZHOU, China, Sept. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — This is a news report from South: 

Is China’s manufacturing rise squeezing out or creating opportunities for other economies?

Ahead of the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in China this November, journalists and experts from around the world gathered in Guangdong for the Asia-Pacific Media Forum (APMF) 2026.

The forum opened in Shenzhen on September 5, bringing together more than 400 representatives from across the Asia-Pacific region, as well as from international organizations.

Before the opening of the forum, participants travelled across Guangdong to see China’s industries and development first-hand.

In this episode of China Xplained, we look at the numbers, supply chains, investment and voices from across the developing world—to ask a bigger question: Is China squeezing out room for other economies?

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PUDU D7 Named Honoree in IFA Innovation Awards for Best in IFA Next & Emerging Technologies

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BERLIN, Sept. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Pudu Robotics, a global leader in commercial service robotics, today announced that its PUDU D7 Semi-humanoid Intelligent Robot has been named an Honoree in the Best in IFA Next & Emerging Technologies category of the IFA Innovation Awards. The recognition highlights PUDU D7’s ability to combine mobile navigation, dexterous manipulation and intelligent sensing to perform a range of tasks in real-world industrial and commercial environments.

The IFA Innovation Awards recognize outstanding innovations across the global technology landscape. Entries are evaluated by an independent international jury based on criteria including technology and functionality, innovation and originality, and the potential to create tangible value for users and the market. The recognition places PUDU D7 among emerging technologies demonstrating new possibilities for the future of robotics.

From Industrial Operations to Guest Interaction

PUDU D7 is designed for industrial, warehouse, retail and hospitality environments, where it can move through human-oriented spaces and perform tasks that require both mobility and dexterous manipulation.

In industrial and warehouse settings, D7 can handle materials, pick items from shelves, replenish inventory, transport goods between work areas and push carts. With a payload capacity of up to 20 kg (44.1 pounds) and an operating height of up to 2 meters (6.6 feet), it can work with a range of storage systems and materials.

In retail, D7 can support shelf replenishment, item handling and store organization, moving products between storage areas and shelves and helping maintain product displays.

In hotels and hospitality, PUDU D7 can take on the role of an intelligent front-desk host, welcoming guests, preparing and serving coffee, interacting with visitors and providing engaging experiences. Its semi-humanoid form and dual-arm capabilities allow it to combine practical service tasks with natural human-robot interaction, bringing a more personable and engaging presence to the guest experience.

Designed for Adaptable Performance

PUDU D7 combines a dual-arm manipulation system, tactile sensing and a 360-degree perception system to support these applications. Front- and rear-facing LiDAR and other sensors enable navigation around people and obstacles, while tactile sensing provides precise control when handling objects.

The robot also features autonomous battery swapping, allowing it to independently replace its battery and reduce downtime during extended operation.

Together, these capabilities enable D7 to support different tasks across a range of environments without being limited to a single application.

PUDU D7 Makes Its European Debut at IFA

IFA 2026 marks the first time PUDU D7 is being showcased in Europe. At the Pudu Robotics booth, visitors can experience live demonstrations highlighting the robot’s capabilities and its potential for human-robot interaction.

D7 interacts directly with visitors through demonstrations including waving, making heart gestures and picking up objects. These demonstrations showcase the robot’s ability to combine movement, manipulation and interaction in a human-oriented environment.

Advancing the Next Generation of Intelligent Robotics

The IFA Innovation Awards recognition marks another step in Pudu Robotics’ expansion from service delivery, commercial cleaning and industrial delivery into embodied intelligent robotics.

PUDU D7 is part of Pudu Robotics’ broader strategy to develop a portfolio of specialized, semi-humanoid and humanoid robots, building on its capabilities in embodied navigation, manipulation and interaction. This approach enables the company to address a broader range of applications across commercial and industrial environments.

Pudu Robotics will continue working with customers and partners worldwide to explore new applications for embodied intelligence and bring increasingly capable robots into real-world environments.

About Pudu Robotics

Pudu Robotics is a global leader in commercial service robotics and the industry’s first company to offer a full portfolio spanning specialized, semi-humanoid, and humanoid robots. According to Frost & Sullivan’s latest market report, Pudu Robotics ranks No. 1 globally in commercial service robotics by both revenue and shipment volume. Built on its One Brain, Multiple Embodiments architecture, Pudu offers robots for service delivery, commercial cleaning, industrial delivery, and general embodied AI applications across hospitality, retail, healthcare, manufacturing, education, public services, and more. To date, Pudu Robotics has shipped over 130,000 robots to customers across 85+ countries and regions.

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