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AidKit Launches AidKit Ready, Pre-Positioned Disaster Cash Assistance Infrastructure for Governments and Nonprofits

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New ready-to-activate platform combines AI-powered technology, payment infrastructure, compliance workflows and operational support to help organizations prepare before disaster strikes and launch cash assistance quickly when funding becomes available

DENVER, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AidKit, a Certified B Corp that helps government agencies and nonprofits deliver fast, fair and effective aid and relief programs, today announced the launch of AidKit Ready, pre-positioned disaster cash assistance infrastructure designed for governments and nonprofits. AidKit Ready gives organizations a pre-configured system they can set up before an emergency and activate rapidly when funding becomes available, rather than procuring technology, building workflows and assembling operational capacity in the middle of a crisis. AidKit Ready applies AidKit’s extensive disaster program experience to deliver faster launches, streamlined program design and repeatable execution, with AI helping teams move quickly while maintaining appropriate human oversight.

For governments, AidKit Ready provides pre-contracted infrastructure that helps emergency management, human services, housing, workforce, finance, nonprofit partners and other agencies work through a coordinated system. For nonprofits, AidKit Ready combines purpose-built technology, secure payment infrastructure and trained program operations support so organizations can scale emergency assistance without overwhelming permanent staff.

Government customers can establish AidKit Ready with no recurring platform costs until the first activation. Organizations can put core disaster assistance infrastructure in place in advance, including contracts, applications, eligibility and prioritization rules, payment options, applicant communications, reporting, security requirements and compliance workflows.

Disasters are no longer rare interruptions. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the U.S. averaged a billion-dollar disaster every 10 days in 2025, compared with one every 41 days in the 1980s. At the same time, more disaster response responsibility is shifting to states, counties and municipalities. Governments and community organizations are increasingly expected to launch assistance quickly despite limited staffing, complex funding streams and federal support that may be delayed, constrained or difficult for residents to navigate.

“The reality of constant disruption is changing what disaster readiness requires,” said Brittany Christenson, CEO of AidKit. “By the time families are displaced or local staff are overwhelmed, it’s too late to begin assembling vendors, systems and compliance workflows from scratch. Emergency cash assistance needs to be planned with the same discipline as other critical response functions, so communities are better prepared before a crisis happens.”

For disaster survivors, fragmented relief programs can create another burden: having to retell their story multiple times as they navigate different sources of assistance. AidKit Ready can support multiple programs through a coordinated system, helping organizations create a more dignified and efficient experience for the people they serve.

AidKit Ready is built around four priorities for disaster response:

Speed: Governments and nonprofits can activate prepared infrastructure rather than build intake, eligibility, review, payment and reporting processes during a crisis. AI-supported capabilities help teams accelerate program setup and execution while maintaining the care and oversight required for high-stakes assistance programs. Faster delivery can help families cover urgent needs and reduce avoidable displacement.Low-risk preparedness: Government customers can prepare before a disaster strikes with no recurring platform costs until after the first activation. AidKit’s government model includes a one-time setup fee, with percentage-based fees applying only to funds successfully disbursed when the infrastructure is activated.Operational capacity: AidKit combines technology with implementation and program operations support. Trained AidKit teams can help manage application review, documentation verification, applicant questions, payment operations and other administrative functions when demand exceeds available staff.Compliance, security and reporting: AidKit maintains records of applications, eligibility decisions, communications, approvals and payments while supporting identity verification, fraud and duplicate-application screening, role-based access controls, audit logs, applicant privacy controls and secure payment delivery.

AidKit Ready builds on AidKit’s experience supporting large-scale relief programs across the country:

In Los Angeles County, AidKit-supported wildfire relief programs were live within two weeks from contract signing. More than $20 million was raised for disaster recovery, while real-time mapping and live dashboards helped identify geographic gaps in aid distribution, support additional fundraising and direct resources where needs were greatest. Multilingual, accessible applications helped reach diverse communities during a fast-moving emergency.During Hurricane Milton response efforts, AidKit-supported infrastructure was ready before the storm hit and activated rapidly after landfall. More than 7,600 households were supported, with an average payment of $1,140. The program maintained the controls, documentation and reporting needed to meet federal compliance requirements while allowing response partners to focus on serving families.In Texas flood relief efforts, AidKit helped move from program design to disbursement in days. More than 450 households were served, and the program achieved 26% higher enrollment than traditional approaches. Multiple payment options, including ACH, cards and mailed payments, gave residents flexibility in how they received assistance.

AidKit Ready is designed to move critical setup work ahead of the crisis. Governments can prepare contracts, agency roles, security requirements and coordination workflows in advance, while nonprofits can configure applications, eligibility criteria, payments and operational support before a disaster occurs. AI capabilities help teams apply lessons from previous programs more consistently rather than rebuilding processes from the ground up each time.

Once activated, residents can apply through secure, mobile-friendly, multilingual applications, while program teams manage eligibility, payments, communications and reporting through a single coordinated system. Governments can manage multiple funding sources and identify potential duplicate benefits, while nonprofits can add operational capacity when application volume exceeds available staff. AidKit Ready also maintains secure, audit-ready records while organizations retain control over policy, funding, eligibility and award decisions.

“Aid delivery depends on infrastructure, not funding alone,” Christenson said. “Governments and nonprofits that prepare before the next crisis can spend the first critical hours helping people instead of standing up systems.”

To learn more about AidKit Ready for government, visit https://www.aidkit.com/aidkit-ready-governments.

To learn more about AidKit Ready for nonprofits, visit https://www.aidkit.com/aidkit-ready-nonprofits.

About AidKit

AidKit is the infrastructure behind many of the nation’s most effective aid and relief programs, helping even the leanest governments and nonprofit teams deliver aid and benefits in days, not months. Designed to meet the complex demands of large-scale aid and public benefits distribution, AidKit’s all-in-one technology platform streamlines workflows, accelerates disbursements and reduces administrative burden, adapting to each community’s needs rather than requiring communities to adapt to the platform. With integrated fraud mitigation, compliance tracking and real-time caseload management tools, AidKit ensures programs operate with precision, accountability and data security. Drawing on a proven record of successful implementations, AidKit expands operational capacity and elevates service delivery for its partners, delivering results that maximize impact and build public trust across programs ranging from disaster relief to public benefits modernization. Active in 27 states, AidKit has served 240+ government and nonprofit partners and distributed over $450 million in aid. Founded in 2021, AidKit is a Certified B Corporation and a Public Benefit Corporation. For more information, visit https://www.aidkit.com/.

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Gabriel Marketing Group (for AidKit)
Phone: 571-835-8775
Email: michaelt@gabrielmarketing.com 

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iScreen Reaches No. 1 in Graphics & Design Across 94 Markets Following iOS 27 Update

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Extra-large widget experiences, iOS 27-inspired themes and new customization tools drive iScreen’s latest global growth

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — iScreen, a mobile customization app for iOS and Android, announced that it has reached No. 1 in the Graphics & Design category across 94 countries and regions following its latest iOS 27-focused update.

The update expands iScreen’s Home Screen customization experience with new extra-large widgets, iOS 27-inspired themes, layouts optimized for new screen proportions, and AI-assisted design tools.

Extra-Large Widgets

Built for the larger widget canvas available in iOS 27, iScreen’s new extra-large widgets go beyond simply scaling up existing formats. The collection includes Photo, Album, Music, Calendar, Interactive Refrigerator and Quick Launch widgets, among others. Users can also customize content, layouts and visual styles to create more functional and expressive Home Screen experiences.

iOS 27-Inspired Themes and iPhone Duo Theme Support

iScreen has introduced new iOS 27-inspired themes that combine coordinated wallpapers, transparent-style widgets, icons and other visual elements into complete Home Screen setups.

Selected themes have also been optimized for iPhone Duo’s screen proportions and display dimensions, with wallpapers, widgets and icons adjusted to better fit the new format while maintaining a cohesive visual experience.

AI-Assisted Home Screen Design

iScreen is also testing AI Home Screen Designer with a limited group of users. The feature generates coordinated design suggestions based on users’ preferences for style, color and visual elements, combining wallpapers, widgets and icons into a unified setup.

“The latest iOS update has opened up new possibilities for mobile personalization,” said the iScreen team. “We want to turn those capabilities into practical and creative experiences that make Home Screen design easier and more expressive.”

About iScreen

iScreen is a mobile customization app offering widgets, wallpapers, themes and Home Screen customization tools for iOS and Android devices. With more than 100 million users worldwide, iScreen has ranked No. 1 in Graphics & Design across 94 countries and regions and has been featured by Apple Editorial in 128 countries for five consecutive days.

Official Website: iScreen – Phone Style, iScreen it!
iOS Download: ‎‎iScreen – Widgets & Wallpaper App – App Store
Android Download: iScreen Google Play

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JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology Publishes 12-Month Outcomes from Field Medical’s First-in-Human Field PULSE Trial: 94.2% Per-Vein PVI Durability with Optimized Waveform

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Late-breaking HRX data advance Field Medical’s “instantaneous ablation” workflow and expand the clinical evidence for high-voltage focal PFA with the FieldForce™ PFA System

ATLANTA and CARLSBAD, Calif., Sept. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Field Medical, Inc., advancing high-voltage focal pulsed field ablation (PFA) for complex arrhythmias, today announced publication of 12-month results from the first-in-human Field PULSE trial in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology. The findings were presented simultaneously as a Late-Breaking Clinical Trial at HRX Live 2026.

Field Medical developed the FieldForce™ PFA System around a high-voltage focal PFA architecture designed first for the ventricle, where depth, stability and control are among the most difficult challenges in ablation. Field PULSE extends that work into the atrium and evaluates a subsecond point-by-point workflow Field Medical terms “instantaneous ablation.” In this study, the approach was associated with procedural efficiency, durable pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) and flexibility beyond the pulmonary veins, without the need for prolonged catheter stability.

Key Findings:

Procedural efficiency with subsecond focal PFA: 13-minute median elapsed PVI ablation time, with a fastest time of 7.7 minutesDurable PVI with the optimized waveform: 94.2% per-vein durability reflecting progressive improvement with waveform evolutionFlexible focal ablation: 49% of patients received non-PV ablation for additional atrial targetsNo primary safety events were observed80% freedom from atrial arrhythmias at 12 months with the optimized waveform

“Field PULSE demonstrates the feasibility of truly instantaneous focal PFA,” said Vivek Reddy, M.D., co-principal investigator, lead author and electrophysiologist at Mount Sinai Health System. “Delivering the full application in less than 200 milliseconds reduces the need for prolonged catheter stability while preserving the flexibility of point-by-point ablation. The procedural efficiency, safety and pulmonary vein durability observed with the optimized waveform support continued clinical development of this approach.”

The publication builds on Field Medical’s peer-reviewed clinical work in ventricular tachycardia. Six-month outcomes from the company’s first-in-human VCAS trial were published in Circulation in 2025. Field PULSE now adds first-in-human, peer-reviewed atrial data evaluating the same high-voltage focal PFA architecture through a distinct focal workflow in a different cardiac substrate.

“We designed FieldForce to solve some of the hardest problems in focal cardiac ablation, beginning in the ventricle,” said Mark A. Turco, M.D., president and chief executive officer of Field Medical. “Field PULSE demonstrates that the same high-voltage focal PFA architecture can support an ‘instantaneous ablation’ workflow in the atrium. This growing body of evidence reinforces the range of the platform: depth and focal control in the ventricle, speed and precision in the atrium, and the versatility to address very different cardiac substrates through a familiar point-by-point approach. These results add important clinical evidence as we continue to advance our differentiated PFA platform.”

The study, “High-Voltage Focal PFA Catheter for ‘Instant’ Point-By-Point Ablation: The First-In-Human FIELD-PULSE Trial to Treat AF,” was published online in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology concurrent with the HRX presentation. DOI: 10.1016/j.jacep.2026.09.001.

About Field Medical®, Inc.
Field Medical is a clinical-stage medical technology company committed to advancing pulsed field ablation (PFA) solutions for complex cardiac arrhythmias. The company was founded by Steven Mickelsen, M.D., CTO, a pioneer and global thought leader in PFA whose work has helped shape the evolution of the field. The FieldForce PFA System integrates a focal catheter design with proprietary FieldBending™ energy designed to safely deliver efficient, precise ablation with the goal of improving outcomes in ventricular and atrial arrhythmia treatment. In 2024, Field Medical earned Breakthrough Device Designation and gained entry into the FDA TAP Pilot Program for its ventricular tachycardia indication. In October 2025, the VCAS trial was published in Circulation.

For more information, visit fieldmedicalinc.com and follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.

The FieldForce™ PFA System is an investigational device and is limited by federal (or United States) law to investigational use.

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GameSir Announces Official Fortnite Mobile Controller Collection

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Officially Licensed Fortnite Edition Mobile Controllers Deliver Console-Level Precision and Premium Collectible Designs

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GameSir, a global leader in gaming peripherals, announced its collaboration with Fortnite, introducing an all-new collection of officially licensed mobile controllers that combine GameSir’s award-winning technology with one of the world’s most iconic games.

Launching with the GameSir G8 Plus Fortnite Edition and GameSir X5 Lite for XBOX Fortnite Edition, the collection is designed for mobile players who demand more from every match. Featuring premium controller technology that delivers console inspired performance, authentic Fortnite-inspired designs, and an in-game bonus item with every controller, the collection delivers an experience that extends well beyond the hardware.

Facilitated by IMG Licensing, the collaboration brings console-quality precision, comfort, and customization to mobile gaming—whether players are dropping into Battle Royale, Zero Build, Reload, or developer-made games.

“Fortnite has built one of the most passionate communities in gaming, and we’re honored to collaborate on products worthy of that community,” said Eric Bright, Vice President of Partnerships & Product Strategy, North America at GameSir. “Our goal wasn’t simply to build another controller. We wanted to create the ultimate Fortnite experience—from the premium hardware to the authentic character-inspired designs.”

“Fortnite continues to set the standard for how gaming brands connect with players through innovative products and meaningful experiences,” said Louie Sandoval, Vice President of Global Gaming at IMG Licensing. “GameSir has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality gaming peripherals, making them an outstanding partner for this collaboration. We’re excited to see Fortnite fans around the world experience this collection.”

GameSir G8 Plus – Fortnite Edition

The flagship controller for players seeking the ultimate competitive experience.

Drift-resistant Hall Effect sticks for lasting precisionMappable rear buttons for faster edits and personalized controlsConsole-inspired ergonomics for extended gaming sessionsMulti-platform compatibility across today’s leading gaming devicesFortnite-inspired artwork and premium collectible packagingFortnite digital in-game bonus item included with every controller. Depending on which controller, players will get the Bully Emote, Burpee Emote, Gun Show Emote,Page-Turner Emote, Go! Go! Go! Emote, or Harmony Emote with their purchase.

GameSir X5 Lite for XBOX – Fortnite Edition

Designed for Fortnite wherever life takes you.

Ultra-lightweight portable designResponsive wired performanceComfortable controls optimized for mobile gameplayFortnite-inspired stylingFortnite digital in-game bonus item included with every controller. Depending on which controller, players will get the Extra Cheese Glider, Storm Sigil Glider, Cerberus Glider, Snow Squall Glider, or On Your Mark… Emote with their purchase.

Choose Your Legend

Fortnite has always been about expressing your unique style. Whether it’s your outfit, your loadout, or your strategy, every player leaves their own mark on the Island.

The GameSir Fortnite Collection celebrates that individuality with collectible character-inspired editions built for every type of player. Whether you choose the flagship G8 Plus, the ultra-portable X5 Lite for XBOX, or your favorite Fortnite character edition, every controller delivers the premium performance GameSir is known for.

Coming Soon

The GameSir Fortnite Collection launches this fall through GameSir.com and select retail partners worldwide, including Amazon, Best Buy, AliExpress, TikTok Shop and Walmart.

Additional product details, pricing, launch timing, and the included digital in-game bonus will be announced soon.

Follow GameSir on X, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Discord, and Reddit for launch updates, creator reveals, livestreams, gameplay demonstrations, and community events.

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About GameSir

GameSir is one of the fastest-growing gaming peripheral brands in the world, delivering award-winning controllers and accessories designed for mobile, PC, console, and cloud gaming. Known for pioneering Hall Effect technology, innovative product design, and strategic collaborations with the world’s leading gaming and entertainment brands, GameSir creates premium hardware that helps players perform at their best while bringing their favorite gaming experiences to life.

Trusted by millions of players worldwide, GameSir partners with many of the world’s leading entertainment and gaming brands to create officially licensed products that blend iconic franchises with industry-leading hardware. With a commitment to innovation, quality, and accessibility, GameSir empowers players of every skill level to play with confidence—whether at home, on the go, or on the competitive stage.

To learn more, visit www.gamesir.com or follow GameSir on X, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Discord, and Reddit.

About IMG Licensing

IMG Licensing is the global leader in brand licensing, managing licensing programs for the world’s best-known brands and trademarks. With over 25 offices worldwide, IMG Licensing provides a unique one-stop-solution for innovative brand growth across a diverse portfolio of clients from business, entertainment, fashion, food, gaming and sports. IMG Licensing is part of WME Group, a global network of businesses that represent the world’s leading talent, intellectual property, and brands. For more information, visit imglicensing.com.

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