An AI-Powered UI for Smarter Convenient Payments

HONG KONG, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AsiaPay, a leading digital payment service and technology provider in Asia, announced on 23 September 2026 the pilot  launch of Voice Pay, an AI-powered voice payment experience that lets consumers speak into their mobile device and instruct payment using their preferred payment method — from digital wallets to cards. Voice Pay brings secure, hands-free checkout to everyday commerce, making payments faster, more accessible and more intuitive for consumers while helping merchants increase conversions and reduce friction.

With Voice Pay, customers can confirm purchases through natural speech on their mobile phone or other supported device. Behind the scenes, AsiaPay connects the voice instruction to the customer’s chosen payment method, while its intelligent payment engine manages authentication, routing, fraud protection and processing.

With the voice payments market set to nearly double from $10.9 billion in 2025 to $22.7 billion by 2030, and 81% of consumers already using voice technology weekly, early adopters are recovering 35% of abandoned carts via AI voice agents. As the payments industry shifts from static rules to adaptive AI, AsiaPay is embedding further intelligence into fraud scoring and routing.

“The way consumers shop is changing – and so is the way payments are processed behind the scenes,” said Joseph Chan, CEO of AsiaPay. “With Voice Pay, we are giving merchants a voice front-end to an AI-powered payment interface that reduces friction for customers and improves economics for businesses. In an industry where payment networks and PSPs are racing to embed AI into their infrastructure and service, Voice Pay is AsiaPay’s answer paving the way for agentic commerce.”

AsiaPay Voice Pay is built for immediate use. Existing AsiaPay merchants can unlock this new user experience instantly with Zero-Code Enablement—requiring no development effort or system changes. For new merchants, the API-based gateway integration ensures smooth deployment across leading eCommerce platforms, supporting multi-wallet compatibility including Apple Pay, Google Pay, WeChat Pay, Alipay, and Octopus and others in Asia, with built-in biometric and tokenized security.

About AsiaPay

Founded in 2000, AsiaPay, a premier digital payment service and technology solution provider, strives to bring advanced, secure, integrated, and cost-effective electronic payment processing solutions and services to banks, corporations, and e-Businesses in the worldwide market, covering an array of prevailing international credit card, debit card, prepaid card, net banking, wallets, BNPL and QR code payment.

Headquartered in Hong Kong SAR, AsiaPay also offers its professional advanced digital payment service and solution consultancy, and quality local service support from its 17 offices across the Asia Pacific region including Australia, Thailand, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Mainland China, Taiwan region, Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia and India.

For more information, please visit www.asiapay.com.

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The global #1 in wet and dry hard floor cleaning delivers big savings for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days

SYDNEY, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Tineco, the global #1 leader in wet and dry hard floor cleaning, is giving Australian shoppers the opportunity to save up to 60% off across its range of wet & dry floor cleaners and stick vacuums as part of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days from 29th September to 5th October 2026.

With spring cleaning on the minds of many home-loving Aussies and the holiday season fast approaching, Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is the perfect opportunity for Australians to upgrade their cleaning routine with the latest wet & dry floor cleaners from Tineco to refresh their homes, tackle the mess that comes with everyday living, and get ahead of cleaning jobs in preparation for summer entertaining at home.

From today through to Sunday, 5th October, Tineco is offering up to 60% OFF select Amazon models that feature Tineco’s proprietary HyperSteam, HyperStretch and FlashDry self-cleaning technologies, giving shoppers the opportunity to upgrade their home cleaning routine with Tineco’s smart cleaning technologies for less.

Tineco’s models on sale for this year’s Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Sale include:

($579 OFF) FLOOR ONE S9 Artist – NOW $619.99 (RRP $1,199) – 48% off($230 OFF) FLOOR ONE i7 Stretch Steam – NOW $569 (RRP $799) – 29% off($599 OFF) FLOOR ONE Switch S7 Stretch – NOW $599.99 (RRP $1199) – 50% off($539 OFF) FLOOR ONE Stretch S6 – NOW $359.99 (RRP $899) – 60% off ($270 OFF) PURE ONE Station 5 – NOW $529 (RRP $799) – 34% off ($340 OFF) Carpet One Cruiser – NOW $659 (RRP $999) – 34% off

Tineco says: “Now is a great time to give your home a refresh, particularly as we head towards the busy holiday season. With up to 60% off selected products, Tineco’s Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Sale gives Australians the opportunity to make big savings on smarter cleaning solutions.

“Whether Australians are looking to tackle a seasonal deep clean or simply make everyday cleaning easier, our range addresses the pain points of cleaning at home by integrating innovative features that make the job easier and quicker.”

The Cleaning Innovations that Set Tineco Apart

Tineco’s wet & dry floor cleaning range delivers deep cleaning, hygienic floor cleaning and minimal maintenance for consumers thanks to the brand’s innovative cleaning technologies including:

HyperSteam Technology: Tineco’s models featuring HyperSteam Technology only use super-heated steam to sanitise and disinfect floor surfaces. – all without the use of harsh chemicals. It’s an eco-friendly way to reduce chemical use in the home while also being gentler on the environment.MHCBS (Maintain Hygiene Clean Brush System) Technology, which uses a floating scraper to continuously wash and rinse the roller brush with fresh water during cleaning, while helping prevent hair and debris from becoming tangled around the brush. This makes a significant difference in the effectiveness of the floor clean, with only clean water used at all times of the cleaning process.iLoop Smart Sensor Technology: Automatically detects dirt and adjusts suction power and water flow.  HyperStretch Technology: 180° lay-flat design that fully reclines to make it easy to get into hard-to-reach places – giving dust nowhere to hide.FlashDry self-cleaning: With the push of one button the appliance cleans itself from the rollers to the brush in just 5 minutes.

Tineco’s Line-Up of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days include:

The Tineco FLOOR ONE S9 Artist (RRP $1,199, now $619.99 – 48% OFF) is a next-generation wet and dry floor cleaner designed to elevate everyday home cleaning with intelligent performance and effortless handling. Featuring SmoothDrive Technology, it delivers seamless 360° manoeuvrability, allowing users to glide forward, backward, and around tight corners with minimal effort. Powered by Tineco’s iLoop Smart Sensor Technology, the S9 Artist automatically detects dirt levels and adjusts suction power and water flow in real time for a precise, efficient clean every time. Its advanced all-in-one functionality vacuums and washes simultaneously, tackling everything from fine dust to sticky spills in a single pass. With a sleek, ultra-slim 180° lay-flat design, the S9 Artist easily reaches under furniture and into tight spaces, while its self-cleaning system ensures hygienic maintenance at the touch of a button.

Featuring Tineco’s premium HyperSteam Technology, the FLOOR ONE i7 Stretch Steam (RRP $799, now $569 – 29% OFF) uses super-heated steam (up to 140℃ and reaching the floor at no less than 99℃) to dissolve stubborn grease, stains and sticky residue from floor surfaces. The 180° lay-flat design effortlessly reaches low areas, enabling the cleaning of hidden dust at heights as low as 13 cm. An 80-min run time allows for whole-house cleaning on a single charge and FlashDry self-cleaning makes post-use clean up quick and easy.

Tineco’s FLOOR ONE Switch S7 Stretch (RRP $1,199, now $599 – 50% OFF) is a 5-in-1 multi-function cleaner that features a SwitchPro Motor to switch between floor washer and vacuum for whole-house cleaning on the go. DualBlock Anti-Tangle design and ZeroTangle Brush design targets hair messes and pet fur with ease and prevents tangling. An upgraded FlashDry self-cleaning system uses fresh water heated to 85°C to effectively dissolve stains from the pipe to the brush roller after use and the 85°C hot air effectively dries every part of the machine.

The Tineco FLOOR ONE Stretch S6 (RRP $899, now $359 – 60% OFF) cleans up wet and dry messes in one step and offers Dual-sided Edge Cleaning to get close up to skirtings and walls. Its 45° swivel design helps easily manoeuvre around furniture such as chairs and table legs and combined with a lay-flat design that reduces to just 13cm to get under low furniture, the Stretch S6 has daily spot cleaning covered. The inclusion of Tineco’s signature FlashDry self-cleaning system that uses 70° fresh water and air to clean and dry from the pipes to the rollers means hands-free maintenance and an appliance that is always at the ready for its next task.

Tineco’s PURE ONE Station 5 (RRP $799, now $529 – 34% OFF) automatically self-cleans and recharges when returned to its station, saving users time and hassle of after-use cleaning. This model features full-path self-cleaning meaning the brush, tube, filter and dustbin are thoroughly cleaned after each use. Its Station Dura-cyclone System features multiple cyclones and a self-cleaning HEPA filter to maintain strong, consistent suction power over time, and a unique brush head design, combined with a wider tube and a larger connection port inside the vacuum, allows the Station5 to easily pick up large debris without clogging.

Tineco’s Carpet One Cruiser (RRP $999, now $659 – 34% OFF) is a carpet cleaner developed to make everyday carpet care at home both effortless and effective. The Carpet One Cruiser integrates SmoothPower Technology and bi-directional assist-wheels which improve maneuverability across carpeted surfaces. Combined with a repositioned water tank, less effort is required by the user to push and pull the appliance during the carpet cleaning process. It also incorporates clever high temperature PowerDry Technology that extracts water powerfully and dries washed carpets with 75°C heated air to accelerate the drying process. It reduces drying time by 50% or more compared to traditional models, helping to prevent mould and mildew and allowing carpeted areas to be used sooner. The Carpet One Cruiser also includes additional cleaning tools for spot cleaning. For hands-free maintenance, the Carpet One Cruiser features Tineco’s proprietary FlashDry Technology – an automatic, two-minute self-cleaning cycle that flushes the brush, suction inlet, and roller cover, followed by a five-minute 55°C flash drying cycle that completely dries each component, preventing odours. Plus, iLoop Smart Sensors to automatically adjust water flow and suction power based on the level of dirt and debris detected.

Tineco’s Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sales are available at www.amazon.com.au/tineco from 29th September to 5th October 2026. To learn more about Tineco’s Amazon range of intelligent stick vacuums, floor washers, and carpet cleaners, visit www.amazon.com.au/tineco

Imagery and Videos

FLOOR ONE S9 Artist imagery and videos can be found HEREFLOOR ONE i7 Stretch Steam imagery and videos can be found HEREFLOOR ONE Switch S7 Stretch imagery and videos can be found HEREFLOOR ONE Stretch S6 imagery and videos can be found HEREPURE ONE Station 5 imagery and videos can be found HERECarpet One Cruiser imagery and videos can be found HERE

Tineco’s focus on innovative cleaning technologies has seen the brand recognised by Euromonitor International as the World’s No. 1 household wet and dry vacuum cleaner brand for four consecutive years.*

Tineco has always been committed to a user-centric approach to innovation and believes technology should serve a purpose: addressing even the smallest needs in everyday life. By bringing advanced technology into the ordinary moments of daily living, Tineco transforms innovation into practical, meaningful experiences. Tineco focuses on understanding the real-life problems and unmet needs of consumers and strives to deliver improvements in efficiency, well-being, and enjoyment.

Tineco has received more than 200 awards worldwide, spanning three key areas: product innovation, industrial design, and brand value. Tineco holds the title of #1 wet & dry floor cleaner brand on Amazon in Australia. Tineco products are trusted by more than 24 million households worldwide, with the brand’s range available in approximately 30 countries and regions, including Australia, New Zealand, North America, Europe and across Asia. Tineco ranks in the Top 50 companies worldwide for the iF Design Ranking 2022–2026, with 19 iF Design award-winning projects, and its wet & dry floor cleaner range has been recognised at Good Housekeeping’s 2026 Cleaning Awards, IFA 2025 and CES 2026.

ABOUT TINECO

Tineco (“tin-co”) was founded in 1998 with its first product launch as a vacuum cleaner and, in 2019, pioneered the first-ever smart vacuum. Today, the brand has evolved into a global leader in intelligent appliances spanning floor care, kitchen, and personal care categories. With a growing user base of over 24 million households and availability in approximately 30 countries worldwide, Tineco remains committed to its brand vision of making life easier through smart technology and continuous innovation. For more information, visit https://au.tineco.com/  

*Source: Euromonitor International (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.; measured in terms of the brand’s global retail sales volume (in units) of household wet & dry vacuum cleaners in 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. Household wet & dry vacuum cleaners are defined as household cleaners that dispense clean water (or cleaning solution) to wash hard floors and vacuum the dirty water and debris thereafter. Based on research completed in March 2026.

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Launching today on World Heart Day, JOE Media Group’s ‘Listen to Jordic’ turns a commonly ignored symptom into a captivating folk anthem about cardiovascular risk.

LONDON, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — What if an early warning sign of heart disease was not in your chest, but in your pants?  

That is the provocative question behind ‘Listen to Jordic’, a new heart-health awareness campaign from JOE Media Group. Taking its cue from the Nordic pronunciation of “J” as “Y”, the campaign introduces Jordic (pronounced “YOR-dik”), an unlikely Viking messenger who gives a voice to the part of the body men may be least willing to discuss. His message is intended to get more men talking about erectile dysfunction (ED) and recognising it as a potential health warning: for some men, ED can be an early sign of underlying cardiovascular disease.1–3  

To make the warning difficult to ignore, Jordic takes centre stage in an epic folk-style song and music video, using humour to challenge the shame and stigma surrounding ED. 

Backed by his merry Viking companions, Jordic delivers his warning:  

“When I’m low, can’t grow,  

Don’t doubt, find out  

If this problem down below  

Is telling you something you need to know.”  

The campaign reframes ED from a source of embarrassment into a potentially useful health signal: evidence that the body may already be trying to communicate something important. By meeting JOE’s predominantly male audience through the cheeky, entertainment-led language familiar from the media and comedy they grew up with, ‘Listen to Jordic’ aims to make a serious message easier to hear, share and act on.

Paul McDonnell, Commercial Director UK & Ireland, JOE Media Group, explained why the campaign felt like a natural fit for JOE’s audience:  

“Sometimes, the most important health message is the one we’re least comfortable hearing – and men, in particular, aren’t always great at listening to those messages. That’s what we really liked about the ‘Listen to Jordic’ campaign. It takes an issue that can feel embarrassing or ‘unmanly’ and approaches it in a light-hearted, disarming way, without losing the seriousness of the message behind it. 
 
That felt like a natural fit for JOE’s comedic and playful tone of voice, allowing us to cut through the noise of the everyday social feed and reach our unrivalled male-focused audience in a way that feels authentic to them. Jordic is essentially your best mate looking out for you – telling you something you might not necessarily want to hear, but something that could genuinely save your life. If we can use JOE’s platform to get more men to listen, get a quick check and find out what’s going on, then hopefully we can make a real difference.” 

Behind the humour is a serious health message. ED can precede heart symptoms by two to five years,4 creating a critical window for men to seek medical advice and better understand their risk. Yet that warning frequently goes unheard. Research found that 63% of men experiencing ED have never spoken to a doctor about it.5 And part of the reason might be because many don’t realise ED can signal something more serious: 78% of 2,000 men surveyed in the UK were unaware it can signal an underlying heart problem.6 Coronary heart disease is the UK’s leading cause of death in men, claiming around 41,000 lives each year.7,8 

Vernon Bainton, Chief Medical Officer at Havas Lynx, explained the medical rationale behind the campaign:  

“We know that erectile dysfunction and cardiovascular disease often share common vascular origins. Crucially, ED can be an early warning, sometimes emerging years before a more serious cardiovascular event. While ED is not a definitive indicator of heart disease, it is a signal that should never be ignored or sidelined by stigma. By normalising this conversation, ‘Listen to Jordic’ bridges a vital gap, empowering men to recognise these signals correctly and take the proactive step of consulting a healthcare professional.”

Following Jordic’s performance, audiences will be directed to ListenToJordic.com where they can learn more about the connection between ED and cardiovascular health and understand when to seek medical advice.  

“I’m telling you now  

I’m begging you please  

Erectile dysfunction  

could be heart disease.”   

The video launches today, World Heart Day, exclusively on JOE.co.uk, supported by editorial and social content across JOE’s ecosystem. Created by Havas Lynx UK for JOE Media Group, the campaign film was produced by Lightfarm Studios, with music by Jamute. The original track will be released across major streaming platforms through VOLYUM.   

About JOE Media

JOE Media Group is Ireland’s largest digital media house, reaching every 18+ individual in Ireland at least once per week. Home to JOE, SportsJoe, Lovin, LovinIE, HER and HerFamily, our brands produce and publish influential content that impacts and engages audiences on social. We act as a conduit – connecting brands to our highly engaged communities that span men’s lifestyle, politics, culture, women’s lifestyle, sport and entertainment.

Campaign Credits

Client: JOE Media Group
Commercial Director UK & IE: Paul McDonnell
Content Director: Ros Madigan
Editorial Director: George Mckay
Deputy Editorial Director: Gerard Brand
Lead Comedy Producer: David Atkinson
Agency: HAVAS LYNX UK (Manchester)
Chief Executive Officer: Claire Knapp
Chief Creative Officer: Alex Okada
Executive Creative Director: Chris Wellard
Senior Creative Curator: Sophia Shaw
Creative Director: Michael Stott
Deputy Creative Director: Bronwynne Evans
Senior Creative Copywriter: Steven Gormley
Senior Art Director: James Danson
Senior Designer: Callum Dawes
Senior Designer: Dan Augey
Designer: Emily Broughton
Senior Artworker: Sam Malpass
Scientific Director: Faye Emery
Planner: Hollie Dalton
Group Account Director: Fliss Barber
Account Executive: Denise Omolara
Animation Production Company: Lightfarm Studios
Music and Sound Production: Jamute
Music Direction: James Feeler
Music Production: James Feeler & Charly Coombes
Singer: Charly Coombes
Executive Producer: Gabriela Alberti
Sound Engineers: Fernanda Galetti, Marcelo Filho and Pedro Cortez
Production Coordinators: Ana Cordeiro and Julianna Zuppo
Music distribution: VOLYUM
Music label: Art of Sound

References: 

Salonia A, Brock G. Erectile Dysfunction: A Harbinger of Cardiovascular Disease Risk. In: Jannini, E.A. The Canary in the Coalmine. Trends in Andrology and Sexual Medicine. p. 27–41. Cham: Springer; 2026. De Leonardis F, et al. Biomedicines. 2022;10(8):1848. Montorsi F, et al. Eur Urol. 2003;44(3):360–365.Jackson G. Erectile dysfunction and cardiovascular disease. Arab J Urol. 2013;11(3):212–216.Healthline. Results for Healthline’s Survey on Men’s Health | Erectile Dysfunction Edition. Accessed August 2026. https://www.healthline.com/health/mens-health-survey-and-ed. TRTed. TRTed & The Urology Foundation Survey Results Report. Accessed August, 2026. https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/633aebd8e9bf1113de502a13/649069bfc332d7314ad09560_Results%20Summary%20Report.pdf. British Heart Foundation. Global Cardiovascular Disease Factsheet. Accessed August 2026. https://www.bhf.org.uk/-/media/files/for-professionals/research/heart-statistics/bhf-cvd-statistics-global-factsheet-jul26.pdf?rev=8338da85e336432ebb502d6c94d72f8c&hash=D32AF4DD15A77546FE3BCFDD182C3D26.  British Heart Foundation. Cardiovascular disease Statistics 2026. Chapter 1- Mortality. Accessed August 2026. Available from: https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/our-research/heart-statistics/heart-statistics-publications/cardiovascular-disease-statistics-2026. 

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