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76.8% of Dojo Meditation Sessions Lowered Heart Rate in Early Wearable Analysis

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SAN FRANCISCO, June 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Dojo, the AI-native consciousness training platform behind a guided meditation and mindfulness app focused on measurable personalization, today released early findings from “The State of Meditation 2026: What Actually Calms the Human Body,” an aggregate analysis of first-party meditation session data with second-by-second heart-rate measurement that was cleaned into research-ready session metrics.

Across hundreds of qualified meditation sessions, heart rate decreased in 76.8% of sessions. The average heart-rate drop was 6.5 beats per minute, the median heart-rate drop was 5.11 beats per minute, and the median time to first heart-rate decrease was 1.0 minute. On average, sessions reached their minimum heart rate after 7.63 minutes. Among sessions with resting-heart-rate data, 27.0% went below the user’s recorded resting heart rate during meditation.

Dojo created the analysis to better understand how meditation affects the body during real practice sessions. The company analyzed completed meditation sessions with sufficient per-minute heart-rate coverage from H1 2026, using anonymized aggregate data from its research warehouse. Sessions without enough usable physiological data were excluded from the research cohort.

“Meditation should be measurable,” said Asaf Shamir, Founder and CEO of Dojo. “People should be able to see when their body is responding, not just guess whether a practice worked. Heart rate is not the whole story, but it gives us a real physiological signal that can help make meditation more concrete.”

Meditation is often described through subjective experience: calmer, clearer, less reactive, or more grounded. Dojo’s research adds a physiological layer by looking at how the body changes second by second during actual sessions. In the analyzed dataset, the average session duration was 12.36 minutes, the median first heart-rate decrease occurred after 1.0 minute, and the average session reached its minimum heart rate after 7.63 minutes.

Dojo is built for people who want more than static audio libraries. The company creates personalized meditation sessions that adapt based on user goals, preferences, and physiological signals such as heart rate. The product is designed to help users discover which meditation exercises and techniques, from focus and visualization to breath work, body scans, and other practice structures, appear to shift their state.

“People should not have to guess what works for them,” said Shamir. “The future of AI meditation is not just generating more audio. It is building a feedback loop between the mind, the body, and the practice, so each person can train in a way that reflects their real response.”

The strongest aggregate finding was that 76.8% of research-qualified sessions lowered heart rate from the beginning of the session to the end. The analysis also found that sessions had an average start heart rate of 73.64 bpm and an average end heart rate of 67.14 bpm. The average absolute heart-rate change was 8.96 bpm, and the average largest heart-rate drop from session start was 11.37 bpm. Dojo also analyzed resting-heart-rate response where that data was available. In sessions with resting-heart-rate data, 27.0% went below the user’s recorded resting heart rate, with a median time to first below-resting-heart-rate point of 2.0 minutes. This release focuses on the strongest aggregate findings from sessions that met Dojo’s data-quality criteria. More detailed breakdowns by session length, meditation technique, time of day, and experience level are reserved for future reports.

The analysis was conducted on anonymized aggregate data and designed to protect user data privacy rights. Dojo used completed sessions with sufficient heart-rate coverage and treated missing heart-rate data as missing rather than inferred. The dataset includes heart-rate data, but Dojo is not making device-specific claims from this analysis. The report focuses on aggregate physiological response during meditation rather than comparisons by device type or demographic segment.

Dojo’s long-term goal is to make meditation more personalized, measurable, and responsive. Through AI-guided session generation and physiological feedback, the company is developing a system that can help users understand which practices are most likely to support calm, focus, emotional regulation, sleep preparation, recovery, and stress reduction.

“AI can personalize mind training in a way static content never could,” said Shamir. “If the system can learn from what someone says they need and how their body responds, meditation can become less generic and more useful.”

Available as a meditation app for iOS, Dojo supports custom meditation, breath work, body scan meditation, meditation music, meditation with binaural beats, morning meditation, evening meditation, meditation for sleep, meditation for gratitude, and energizing breath-work. The app is designed for both meditation beginners and advanced users who want a personal meditation guide that can respond to their goals and physiological feedback.

Learn more about Dojo at https://www.medidojo.com/

Download Dojo on the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dojo-master-meditation/id6503365052

Research blog post: https://www.medidojo.com/blog/state-of-meditation-2026/

Access the complete findings: research paper (PDF) and full report (PDF).

About Dojo

Dojo is an AI-native consciousness training platform built in California. The company creates adaptive meditation experiences based on user goals and physiological feedback, including heart rate and related signals. Unlike traditional apps built around static content libraries, Dojo helps users generate personalized meditation sessions in real time, making meditation more measurable, customizable, and responsive.

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Ricoh earns place on TIME World’s Most Sustainable Companies 2026 list for third consecutive year

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TOKYO, June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ricoh Company, Ltd., today announced that it has been named one of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies 2026 by TIME magazine and Statista, marking the third consecutive year the company has been recognised.

Compiled by TIME and Statista, the ranking evaluates companies through a detailed, multistep methodology covering sustainable business practices; public commitments and external ratings; reporting and transparency; and environmental and social stewardship. For the 2026 list, more than 5,800 companies across 43 countries and 20 industries were assessed, with 750 companies selected worldwide.

The TIME and Statista evaluation recognised Ricoh’s strong performance in public commitments, external ratings and transparency, particularly in environmental performance. Key strengths included science-based targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative, clear reporting on progress toward those targets and Ricoh’s CDP double-A score for climate change and water security. The assessment also highlighted Ricoh’s robust disclosure across the key performance indicators evaluated. These results underscore Ricoh’s focus on measurable climate action, credible reporting and responsible management across its global operations.

“Earning a place on TIME World’s Most Sustainable Companies 2026 list for the third consecutive year is a great honour for Ricoh and reflects our ongoing commitment to integrating sustainability into our business with transparency and accountability,” said Mikako Suzuki, chief sustainability and risk management officer at Ricoh Company, Ltd. “Guided by the Three Ps Balance — Ricoh’s approach to aligning prosperity, people and the planet — we will continue to create value for customers and society by helping organisations transform the way people work while contributing to a more sustainable future.”

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About Ricoh

Ricoh is a global integrator in workplace transformation, operating in approximately 200 countries and regions and headquartered in Tokyo. Supporting customers’ value creation, Ricoh offers workplace services and solutions that empower organisations to work smarter through advanced technologies—including AI— together with long-standing expertise rooted in printing. Ricoh also operates commercial and industrial printing businesses and delivers new solutions leveraging inkjet technology. In the financial year ended March 2026, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 2,608 billion yen (approx. 16.4 billion USD).

For 90 years since our founding, Ricoh has upheld its mission and vision of empowering individuals to find Fulfilment through Work—and that commitment continues today. By understanding and transforming how people work, we unleash their potential and creativity to realise a sustainable future.

For further information, please visit www.ricoh.com

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Trek-First Travel Planning Gains Momentum as Indian Travelers Seek Cooler Escapes this Summer, Reports Agoda

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SINGAPORE, June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As temperatures rise this summer, Indian travelers are increasingly considering destinations that offer easy access to trekking routes and outdoor experiences. According to digital travel platform Agoda, accommodation searches for mountain destinations such as Leh, Kasol and McLeod Ganj have risen significantly compared to last year, driven largely by travelers from metro cities.

Leh, set in the Trans-Himalayan region of Ladakh, witnessed a 143% increase in searches. Home to high-altitude trekking routes including Markha Valley and Lasermo La among others, Leh appeals to adventure seekers looking for challenging terrain and unique landscapes.  Searches from New Delhi and Mumbai-based travelers saw growth of 140% and 158% respectively compared to last year, and searches from Hyderabad increased by 106%.

Kasol follows closely, seeing a 126% increase in searches from India compared to the previous year. The picturesque hotspot is known for its access to trails like Kheerganga and Tosh Valley, as well as its scenic Parvati Valley location. Key cities with an increase in travel interest include New Delhi, with accommodation searches increasing by 129% year-on-year, as well as Chandigarh, which saw a 178% increase in searches.

Additionally, travelers are also showing increasing interest in McLeod Ganj and the surrounding areas, which offer trekking-focused experiences along scenic routes in the Dhauladhar range like Triund, Kareri Lake, and Indrahar Pass.

This shift reflects a broader evolution in how travelers are approaching trip planning, with outdoor accessibility becoming a primary consideration rather than an afterthought. The rise of destinations with accessibility to popular trekking trails indicates that travelers are moving beyond traditional itineraries and seeking destinations that offer immediate access to nature-based activities.

Gaurav Malik, Country Director, Indian Subcontinent & Indian Ocean Islands, Agoda said, “The decisions of India travelers today are increasingly shaped by experiences and not just the destination itself. Destinations like Leh, Kasol and McLeod Ganj are emerging as strong choices because they offer both cooler climates and immersive outdoor experiences. At Agoda, we are making it easier for travelers to discover and plan these getaways with a wide range of accommodation options, great value deals and a seamless booking experience.”

Through its platform, Agoda enables travelers to plan their journeys seamlessly with access to over 6 million holiday properties worldwide, more than 130,000 flight routes, and over 300,000 activities, all available in one place. Travelers looking to explore mountain escapes and nature-focused destinations can discover and book their trips easily through Agoda’s website and mobile app.

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Haier Energy Makes Intersolar Europe 2026 Debut with Integrated Residential and C&I Energy Solutions

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New portfolio combines solar generation, storage, energy management and AI-driven optimisation to support Europe’s energy transition

MUNICH, June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At Intersolar Europe 2026, one of the world’s leading exhibitions for the solar and energy storage industry, Haier Energy is showcasing its latest portfolio of residential and commercial & industrial (C&I) energy solutions, designed to help households and businesses improve energy resilience, optimise consumption and accelerate decarbonisation.

The company is presenting a comprehensive ecosystem that integrates solar power generation, energy storage, intelligent energy management and energy trading. Key innovations on display include the E-Tower Ultra all-in-one residential energy storage system (ESS), the E-Bank ESS platform, PV inverters and the HEnvision AI energy management platform.

Supporting Smarter Energy Management for European Households

As European consumers face energy price volatility and rising electricity costs, Haier Energy’s Residential Smart Solution supports greater energy independence and more efficient energy use.

The E-Tower Ultra features a cable-free modular architecture designed to simplify installation and commissioning. The system incorporates active fire protection technology and is engineered to operate reliably in temperatures down to -20°C. AI-driven energy optimisation analyses real-time electricity tariffs to automatically adjust charging and discharging strategies, helping homeowners maximise self-consumption and reduce energy costs.

When integrated with the HEnvision platform, the system can also incorporate weather forecasts and household consumption patterns to further optimise energy use. An optional whole-home backup module enables seamless switchover ensuring continuity for critical household loads during grid outages.

The E-Bank ESS is designed for simplified installation and operation, featuring dedicated grid and load interfaces, cable-free metering and tool-free magnetic mounting. The system operates from -30°C to 60°C and incorporates AI-based fault detection to enhance operational reliability.

C&I Solutions Focus on Efficiency, Safety and Grid Compliance

For commercial and industrial customers, Haier Energy’s C&I Smart Solution combines PV inverters, three-phase hybrid inverters from 30 kW to 125 kW, and the HEnvision AI platform to maximise energy performance while meeting evolving grid requirements.

A key highlight is the new 150 kW PV inverter, equipped with eight independent Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) channels to optimise energy yield across varying site conditions.

The inverter incorporates third-generation silicon carbide (SiC) semiconductor technology, which delivers higher conversion efficiency, reduced energy losses, improved thermal performance and greater long-term reliability compared with conventional silicon-based solutions. The technology also enables more compact system designs and faster switching performance, supporting improved operational efficiency in demanding environments.

To further enhance system safety, the inverter integrates an AI-enabled Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter (AFCI) alongside real-time DC terminal temperature monitoring, helping to mitigate operational risks and support long-term asset protection.

The solution is designed for a wide range of C&I applications, including manufacturing facilities, industrial parks and commercial buildings seeking to increase renewable energy utilisation.

Through its expanding portfolio of smart energy technologies, Haier Energy aims to support customers worldwide in advancing the transition towards a more sustainable and resilient energy future.

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