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WaterField Designs Introduces the Gramercy Leather Sling, a Compact Full-Grain Leather Bag for Everyday Carry

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Handcrafted in San Francisco, the Gramercy Leather Sling offers a full-grain leather alternative to the technical fabric crossbody bags that dominate compact everyday carry. Two Ultrasuede®-lined pockets help protect phones and glasses from scratches, while an authentic paragliding buckle, organized interior, and refined leather silhouette add polish and function to the 2-liter build.

SAN FRANCISCO, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — WaterField Designs, a San Francisco manufacturer known for handcrafted premium bags and cases, today introduced the Gramercy Leather Sling. Compact at 8.5 x 6 x 2.5 inches, the Gramercy carries an iPhone, wallet, keys, glasses, and cards in a structured full-grain leather silhouette suited to city errands, travel, and dressed-up occasions alike. Two Ultrasuede®-lined exterior pockets protect scratch-prone essentials, and a paragliding buckle adds a modern accent to the sling’s classic leather look.

Product video: Gramercy Leather Sling

The compact sling has become a staple of urban daily carry, valued for hands-free convenience when a full bag is more than the day requires. Yet many compact slings remain rooted in nylon, ripstop, and technical fabrics that can feel out of place in dressier settings. The Gramercy fills the gap, pairing the convenience of a small leather crossbody bag with full-grain Roughman leather that softens, deepens in color, and develops a patina unique to its owner.

“When I head out knowing I won’t need much, I want a bag that stays out of the way and feels appropriate wherever I’m headed,” said Gary Waterfield, founder of WaterField Designs. “Most small slings are practical but look technical. The Gramercy delivers the same compact carry but in supple full-grain leather, so it pairs well with casual clothes or a more formal outfit. The Ultrasuede®-lined pockets help protect phones and glasses from scratches.”

A leather flap secures the front pocket with an authentic paragliding buckle, the same distinctive hardware used on the Tribeca Leather Duffel and Lexington Leather Brief. Its Ultrasuede® lining helps protect a phone or glasses from the fine scratches that can accumulate in conventional fabric pockets. A second Ultrasuede®-lined pocket on the back keeps a phone, transit card, or tickets close to the body for quick access without opening the main compartment. Inside, open pockets elevate small items, a key tether secures keys, and a flat rear sleeve holds a phone when quick access is not needed, along with a notebook, passport, or playbill.

A gold interior lining brightens the main compartment for easy visual access. Lock-compatible custom zipper pulls accept optional travel locks, and water-repellent zippers add a measure of protection when the weather changes. An adjustable crossbody strap allows all-day wear at the chest or hip.

Key Features of the Gramercy Leather Sling

Compact 2-liter full-grain leather construction brings a polished look to a small bag format often dominated by nylon and technical fabricsFront Ultrasuede®-lined pocket protects phones and glasses beneath a leather flap and authentic paragliding buckleRear Ultrasuede®-lined quick-access pocket keeps a phone, transit card, or tickets close to the body without opening any compartmentMain compartment organizes daily carry with two open pockets, a key tether, and a flat sleeve for a phone, notebook, passport, or playbillGold lining brightens the compact main compartment, making contents easier to locateLock-compatible custom zipper pulls accept optional travel locksWater-repellent zippers help protect contents from light rain and daily exposureBlack, Chocolate, and Grizzly full-grain leather options develop a unique patina with useHandcrafted in San Francisco in small batches

The Gramercy Leather Sling joins WaterField’s All-Leather Collection alongside the Tribeca Leather Duffel, Lexington Leather Brief, Bowery Leather Backpack, Hudson Leather Crossbody, and Executive Leather Messenger. Together, the collection reflects a commitment to American craftsmanship: full-grain leather that improves with age, practical organization, and small-batch production at WaterField’s San Francisco workshop.

Availability & Pricing

The Gramercy Leather Sling is available now from WaterField Designs at sfbags.com.

Product:  Gramercy Leather Sling

Price:  $309

Colors:  Black, Chocolate, Grizzly

Materials:  Full-grain Roughman leather, Ultrasuede® lining, authentic paragliding buckle hardware, water-repellent zippers, custom metal hardware, gold ripstop nylon lining

Dimensions:  8.5 x 6 x 2.5 inches

Capacity:  2 liters

Weight:  1.1 lbs.

About WaterField Designs

Founded in 1998, WaterField Designs handcrafts premium bags and cases in San Francisco for professionals, travelers, and technology enthusiasts worldwide. Known for meticulous construction, high-quality materials, and functional design, the company produces bags and accessories in small batches for use with laptops, smartphones, tablets, gaming devices, and everyday carry. More information is available at Our Story.

WaterField Designs, SFBags, Gramercy Leather Sling, Tribeca Leather Duffel, Lexington Leather Brief, Bowery Leather Backpack, Hudson Leather Crossbody, and Executive Leather Messenger are trademarks of WaterField Designs. © 2019-2026. All Rights Reserved. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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Kerun Launches Integrated Transformer and Substation Solutions for AI Data Centers in Hot-Climate Regions

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JIANGSHAN, China, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Kerun Intelligent Control Co., LTD., a manufacturer specializing in power transmission and distribution equipment, announced the launch of its Integrated Transformer and Substation Solutions for AI data centers, cloud facilities and high-density computing infrastructure.

Designed for demanding environments such as the Middle East, the solution supports stable power distribution in regions where high temperatures, heavy electrical loads and continuous 24/7 operation place greater pressure on power infrastructure.

Combining transformers, prefabricated substations, switchgear and intelligent monitoring systems, Kerun’s integrated solution helps data center developers, EPC contractors and infrastructure operators build reliable and scalable power systems for mission-critical facilities.

Addressing Power Challenges in Hot-Climate Data Center Environments

AI data centers and high-density computing facilities face complex electrical challenges, including nonlinear loads, harmonic interference, continuous high-temperature operation and rising power density. In hot-climate regions, transformer thermal performance, fire safety and long-term reliability become even more important.

Key features include:

K-Factor harmonic-resistant transformer design: Optimized for server clusters and high-harmonic environments, helping reduce overheating risks and improve stable operation.FR3 vegetable oil-based insulating fluid option: Supports improved fire safety, thermal performance and overload tolerance, making it suitable for facilities requiring uninterrupted operation.High-efficiency power distribution: Helps reduce power losses, energy consumption and long-term operating costs.Intelligent monitoring and detection: Enables visualization of operating parameters and supports preventive maintenance in demanding environments.Reliable power architecture: Supports redundancy configurations for mission-critical loads.Flexible engineering customization: Allows adaptation based on voltage level, local climate conditions, installation environment and project specifications.

Designed for Reliability, Safety and Scalability

As AI, cloud services and digital infrastructure continue to expand across the Middle East, reliable power systems are becoming a key foundation for data center growth.

“Data centers in high-temperature environments require power systems that can deliver stability, safety and efficiency under continuous operating pressure,” said Mr. Wang, General Manager of Kerun. “Kerun remains committed to providing integrated transformer and substation solutions that support resilient digital infrastructure.”

Beyond data center applications, Kerun also serves utility, industrial, renewable energy and long-distance power transmission sectors.

About Kerun

Founded in 2004, Kerun Intelligent Control Co., LTD. provides power transmission and distribution solutions for utility, industrial and digital infrastructure projects worldwide. Its portfolio includes transformers, switchgear, prefabricated substations, energy storage containers and EV charging infrastructure.

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Learn more about the solution: https://ar.kerunpower.com/solutions/transformers-solution-for-data-center/

 

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Arcfra Releases AKE 1.6 to Enhance Production Kubernetes Operations and Network Management

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SINGAPORE, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Arcfra announces the release of Arcfra Kubernetes Engine (AKE) version 1.6, the latest version of its production-grade container management and service platform.

This release improves Kubernetes operational efficiency and strengthens production network management. AKE 1.6 introduces form-based visual management for Kubernetes resources, enabling users to deploy and manage applications without writing complex YAML files. It also supports separation of workload cluster management networks from service networks and multiple network interfaces for Pods, helping enterprises address security isolation, compliance, and high-performance networking requirements.

Form-Based Visual Management for Kubernetes Resources

AKE 1.6 introduces form-based deployment and management for Kubernetes resources, allowing users to complete common application operations through the UI instead of manually writing and maintaining YAML files.

This capability brings infrastructure, Kubernetes clusters, and business applications into a unified visual management experience. Users can view related resources in a single interface, access frequent operations more directly, and reduce the complexity of managing containerized applications.

Separated Management and Service Networks for Workload Clusters

To prevent management traffic and service traffic from affecting each other, AKE 1.6 supports separating the management network from the service network for workload clusters.

In this architecture, management traffic and business service traffic are isolated into separate network planes. The container service network cannot directly route to control plane components such as the Kubernetes apiserver. Even if a container is compromised, control plane operations remain isolated, improving platform security and helping enterprises meet network isolation and compliance requirements.

Multiple Pod NICs for High-Performance and Isolated Network Access

AKE 1.6 also introduces support for configuring multiple network interfaces for Pods. This capability supports scenarios where applications need access to multiple network planes for security isolation, direct connectivity, or higher network performance.

Compared with Overlay networking, direct flat network access can reduce network overhead and deliver higher throughput and lower latency, with an approximately 20% performance improvement in applicable scenarios.

AKE: Proven in Production

AKE powers mission-critical systems for enterprises in finance, healthcare, manufacturing, e-commerce, and other sectors, including ConnectWave and Foxconn.

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Daymond John and the RedPocket Mobiles Drop “Color Rush” Jersey — and Two Fans Get to Pitch the People’s Shark

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Giveaway opens June 16 in Ogden; grand-prize winners receive a signed jersey, a free year of wireless, and a one-on-one pitch session with Daymond John

OGDEN, Utah, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — RedPocket Mobile today announced the release of the RedPocket Mobiles’ new “Color Rush” red jerseys, designed in collaboration with Shark Tank entrepreneur and spokesperson Daymond John, alongside a fan giveaway that puts two winners in the room with the People’s Shark.

RedPocket sponsors the RedPocket Mobiles, which are RedPocket Mobile’s barnstorming Pioneer Baseball League team, a club with no home stadium that plays its entire season on the road. The team is powered by RedPocket Mobile, the independently owned wireless company that lets customers choose coverage across all three major U.S. 5G networks, so the Mobiles stay connected no matter where their team bus takes them.

The giveaway, which opens June 16, awards two grand-prize winners each: a Mobiles Color Rush jersey signed by Daymond John, an official team hat, a full year of RedPocket Mobile service on the network of their choice, a team merch bundle, and a 30-minute pitch session with Daymond himself.  On the call, Daymond will hear their business idea, push on it, and coach them on how to make it better.

“Getting to have a hand in designing the RedPocket Mobiles’ jerseys was something I couldn’t pass up with RedPocket. Every business starts with someone willing to take a chance and that’s why I’m looking for the fans who have a real idea to pitch to a Shark. I can’t wait to hear what these entrepreneurs bring to the table,” said Daymond John.

The giveaway runs through late June. Full entry details are available on the RedPocket Mobiles, RedPocket Mobile, and Daymond John Instagram channels.

About RedPocket Mobile RedPocket Mobile is an independently owned wireless company founded in 2006. RedPocket gives customers the choice of coverage across all three major U.S. 5G networks, with locked-in rates and no price increases. [Confirm/trim boilerplate to current approved standard to your comfortability, alex.salas@redpocket.com.

Entry via Instagram post on @redpocketmobile, @redpocketmobiles  and @TheSharkDaymond

Media contact: [Alex Salas / Alex.salas@redpocket.com / 5626-644-3864]

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