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Brightspeed Makes WiFi 7 Standard with Every New Fiber Plan at No Additional Cost

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Premium WiFi 7 technology now comes standard for every new Brightspeed fiber customer

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Brightspeed, the nation’s third-largest fiber broadband builder empowering consumers and businesses with the country’s fastest internet service,* announced that WiFi 7 is now standard on every Brightspeed fiber internet plan, giving new customers access to the latest generation of WiFi technology at no additional cost.

WiFi has become the connection behind nearly everything people do at home, from streaming and gaming to video calls, working, learning and managing smart-home devices. Brightspeed WiFi 7 is designed to make that connection faster and more responsive, especially as more devices compete for bandwidth at the same time.

“WiFi 7 is about more than faster speeds – it’s about giving customers an internet experience that can keep up with everyday life at home,” said Marge Jackson, president and chief marketing officer, Consumer Fiber. “We believe that customers shouldn’t have to pay more or choose a premium plan to get a great WiFi experience. Making WiFi 7 standard across our fiber plans is one way we’re delivering internet as it should be.”

With WiFi 7 included in every Brightspeed fiber internet plan, new customers get access to technology designed to support the way people use the internet today without having to upgrade to a higher-priced tier. Whether one person is streaming in the living room, another is gaming upstairs or someone else is taking a video call from the kitchen, WiFi 7 is designed to help keep the connection performing when the home network is busy.  

Key benefits of WiFi 7 include:

Faster speeds: WiFi 7 can deliver speeds up to two times faster than WiFi 6, helping customers get more from their fiber connection for streaming, downloading and gaming.More reliable connections: WiFi 7 can use multiple frequency bands simultaneously, helping maintain a more stable connection as customers move throughout the home.More devices at once: WiFi 7 is designed to efficiently manage busy home networks, helping households stay connected across phones and laptops to TVs, gaming systems and smart-home technology.Lower lag: WiFi 7 is designed to reduce latency, or the delay between sending and receiving information, which can make a difference for video calls, online games and real-time apps.Smarter connectivity: WiFi 7 includes technology designed to help manage interference and crowded network environments.

What WiFi 7 means for Brightspeed customers

New eligible Brightspeed fiber customers will receive WiFi 7 as part of their fiber internet plan at no additional cost. New customers do not need to take any additional action to receive the technology. WiFi 7 compatible equipment is now included with new Brightspeed fiber internet plans at no additional cost.

Existing Brightspeed fiber customers may also be able to upgrade to WiFi 7, depending on their current service and equipment. Customers can log in to their Brightspeed account to check eligibility and available options or contact Brightspeed for assistance.

Brightspeed remains focused on improving the internet experience for all customers as it continues to expand and enhance its fiber network, which currently reaches more than 2.8 million locations, and continues to expand.

Customers can learn more about WiFi 7 technology and available options by visiting Brightspeed.com.

*The fastest internet based on the average download speeds measured by highspeedinternet.com speed tests (valid 05/19/26-05/18/27).

About Brightspeed

Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. and with assets and associated operations in 20 states, Brightspeed provides broadband and telecommunications services through a network platform capable of serving more than 7.3 million homes and businesses. Our 4,000 employees are committed to building a future where more communities benefit from a more connected life, deploying a state-of-the-art fiber network and a customer experience that makes being connected as simple as it should be. For more information, please visit www.brightspeed.com.

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FLYQUEST AND VON DUTCH REUNITE FOR SECOND COLLECTION, PUSHING GAMING FURTHER INTO CULTURE

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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — FlyQuest and Von Dutch today unveiled their second collection, continuing a partnership that brings gaming, fashion and contemporary culture together through a shared appreciation for individuality and self-expression.

Following the success of last year’s collection, which sold out in less than 24 hours, the new FlyQuest x Von Dutch collaboration takes a more conceptual approach. Titled “The Workman Collection”, and brought to life through the concept “Built to Break”, the collection draws inspiration from Von Dutch’s roots in Kustom Kulture — a world defined by craftsmanship, customization, experimentation and the people who make things their own. Built to Break is grounded in a simple idea: the most interesting people are shaped by the things they pursue — the risks they take, the worlds they move between and the challenges they choose to face.

Rather than creating merchandise designed solely for existing fans, the collection approaches gaming through the language of fashion — creating pieces intended to live naturally alongside streetwear, sportswear and other expressions of contemporary culture.

“Last year showed us that gaming doesn’t need to exist in its own separate category,” said Paul Cho, Vice President of Partnerships at FlyQuest. “The collection sold out because people connected with it beyond esports. Gaming is becoming part of the same cultural conversation as fashion, music and sport, and our work with Von Dutch is about continuing to push that forward. We want FlyQuest to mean something both inside the game and outside of it.”

The collaboration reflects a broader evolution in how gaming intersects with culture. As jerseys, racing jackets, team insignia and other symbols of sport have moved beyond competition to become part of everyday style, FlyQuest sees an opportunity for gaming to develop the same kind of cultural language. Von Dutch provides a natural counterpart to that ambition. Rooted in American counterculture and later embedded in some of the most recognizable moments of early-2000s fashion, the brand has long existed at the intersection of style, entertainment and cultural identity.

Together, FlyQuest and Von Dutch are exploring what happens when those worlds collide — where gaming becomes another form of cultural expression, and where the things we pursue become part of who we are.

The FlyQuest x Von Dutch collection is available beginning today, October 9, 2026, through FlyQuest and select channels.

ABOUT FLYQUEST
FlyQuest is a professional esports and gaming organization competing across some of the world’s largest competitive titles. Beyond competition, FlyQuest is building a broader cultural platform spanning gaming, creators, fashion, entertainment and community.

ABOUT VON DUTCH
Von Dutch is an iconic fashion and lifestyle brand rooted in American counterculture and recognized globally for its influence on early-2000s fashion. Known for its signature trucker hats, bold graphics and rebellious identity, Von Dutch continues to reinterpret its heritage through collaborations spanning fashion, music, entertainment and culture.

MEDIA CONTACT
For press inquiries, interviews, imagery and additional information regarding the FlyQuest x Von Dutch collection, please contact tori@flyquest.gg.

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HeyGen Launches HeyGen Voice, Debuting at #1 on Artificial Analysis’ Leaderboard

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HeyGen Supports High-Quality, Identity-Secure Video Content Creation for Creators and Businesses at Scale

HeyGen Voice Delivers Authentic, Natural Output That Sounds Like the User’s Real Voice

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HeyGen, the world’s leading personal avatar company, today launched HeyGen Voice, its new in-house voice model. HeyGen Voice debuts at #1 on Artificial Analysis’ Leaderboard, earning the top ranking as the world’s best model in independent evaluations of AI voice models, and marking a major milestone for HeyGen’stechnology.

The launch expands HeyGen’s work to make high-quality video creation available to people and businesses that increasingly rely on content creation for their digital presence. A recent HeyGen survey of more than 1,000 small business owners in its global user base found that 71.6% had recorded a video for their business and ultimately decided not to post it. HeyGen Voice helps alleviate issues of production quality or having a lack of confidence in front of the camera.

Many AI voice models lack components like emphasis, emotion, and timing, that make a voice identifiable and compelling, and listeners lose interest right away. HeyGen Voice is built for authentic performance, keeping the tone, pacing and expression of a person’s voice so that every line comes across the way they would actually deliver it.

“Voice is one of the most powerful and personal ways we communicate, and quality makes all the difference,” said Rong Yan, CTO of HeyGen. “We built HeyGen Voice to deliver the best possible AI voice that technology can deliver; one that always sounds like you at your best. Debuting at #1 on Artificial Analysis is independent proof that you don’t have to trade authenticity for quality.”

HeyGen Voice product highlights include:

#1 Ranked Voice Model: Top ranking on Artificial Analysis’ Leaderboard in independent evaluations of AI voice models.Authentic Delivery: Delivers natural emphasis, emotion, character and pacing, so users sound like themselves and not a synthetic copy.One End-to-End Stack: HeyGen’s Avatar V is the core model, and voice is a new format inside the same stack. Identity and voice come from one place rather than a patchwork of vendors.Free Access: HeyGen Voice is available free within the HeyGen platform and API.HeyGen Professional Voice Clone: A $99/month add-on for users who want the closest representation of their own voice. It is trained, with explicit consent, on 30 minutes to three hours of the owner’s speech.

A key component of HeyGen’s success is their ability to create products that are true to each user’s identity. As AI makes it easier to create realistic representations of people, HeyGen has made consent and control central to how its technology is built. HeyGen requires the voice owner’s explicit consent, with safeguards built into its avatar products that help ensure users remain in control of how their voice and likeness are represented.

Today’s announcement follows the recent launch of HeyGen Video and continued expansion of the company’s tools for creators and businesses. HeyGen also recently earned a Committed Badge from EcoVadis, reflecting the company’s performance across environment, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement as it continues to grow its enterprise business.

Founded in 2020, HeyGen now reaches over 40 million users across 196 countries, with more than 118 million videos created and adoption across 85% of the Fortune 100. The company recently surpassed $200 million in ARR, doubling revenue in eight months.

HeyGen Voice will continue to roll out additional capabilities and updates taking into account feedback from users, as the model continues to evolve.

ABOUT HEYGEN

HeyGen is the world’s leading AI avatar company. HeyGen creates Personal Avatars — AI-powered digital versions of people that look, move, and sound like them. Featured in Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2026, rated #1 most realistic on G2 and powered by its proprietary Avatar V model, HeyGen is used by over 40 million people and 85% of the Fortune 100 to create clear, confident videos without filming every one—so they can be their best self, every time.

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Siteimprove Named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Digital Accessibility

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Recognized for Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Oct. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — We are excited to share that Siteimprove has been recognized as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Digital Accessibility.

“We’re proud to be named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Digital Accessibility. We built Siteimprove.ai for the way digital teams compete today: one agentic content intelligence platform unifying accessibility, analytics, SEO/AEO, and content strategy, extended into Claude, VS Code, Lovable, and Figma,” said Nayaki Nayyar, CEO of Siteimprove.

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The Gartner Magic Quadrant evaluates vendors based on their Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision. We are honored to be included among the recognized vendors in this important report. Learn more about the Magic Quadrant.

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