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Whirlpool Corporation Invites You to Experience Real Life at Home at KBIS 2024

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Whirlpool Corporation will exhibit on the KBIS show floor to highlight product innovations designed to improve life at home

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Life at home can be messy, busy and wonderfully unpredictable. Whirlpool Corporation, a leading global major appliance company, understands the beauty of real life, and will showcase innovations designed to suit the needs of real homeowners at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) on February 27-29, 2024, in the Las Vegas Convention Center. The company’s booth will be a celebration of the diverse and dynamic nature of daily life and will demonstrate how its extensive portfolio of brands delivers products that improve life at home – today, tomorrow, and every day.

“We’re excited for the opportunity to connect face-to-face with our valued customers at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, reaffirming our commitment to the trade and the consumers they serve,” said Shannon Blakely, Vice President of North America Brand Marketing at Whirlpool Corporation. “We’re not just showcasing appliances; we’re unveiling groundbreaking technologies and solutions across our portfolio of brands that are purposefully designed to improve real life at home.”

In booth #W2201, attendees can explore products across Whirlpool Corporation’s family of brands – Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, JennAir, Gladiator, and InSinkErator. Each unique brand offers products to meet consumers’ varying needs, solving real problems at home to streamline everyday tasks, whether that be through appliance innovations or storage solutions.

“As a company deeply rooted in the fabric of American households, Whirlpool Corporation understands that life isn’t always picture-perfect,” said Rob Byrd, General Manager, Builder & Pro Sales at Whirlpool Corporation. “That’s why our commitment to innovation goes beyond creating cutting-edge appliances; it’s about crafting solutions that seamlessly integrate into and improve life at home. We’re thrilled to be showcasing on the KBIS side for the first time to demonstrate how the appliance solutions from our diverse portfolio of brands can do exactly that.”

Attendees can also expect to see new-to-market technology and purposeful appliance solutions for today’s real-life challenges, including:

Streamlining Mealtime and Cleanup

Mealtime and cleanup are part of everyday life, but with the new Whirlpool® 30-Inch Electric Range, cleanup is simple with its WipeClean™ coating. Exclusive to Whirlpool Corporation, this innovative feature makes tackling tough messes a breeze and requires just water, not harsh cleaners. Simply wet, wait five minutes, then easily wipe away sticky spills and seared-on foods.

With the Whirlpool® 1.1 Cu. Ft. Flush Mount Microwave with Turntable-Free Design, users can cook multiple meals with quick cleanup thanks to the industry-first turntable-free design, allowing them to spend more time caring for the ones they love. This appliance was designed to blend seamlessly into cabinetry with a simplified LCD display to aid in ease of use. Plus, it features an easy-to-clean exterior with Hidden Venting.

Showcasing New-to-Market Refrigeration Technology

With over 100 years of experience as a leading appliance manufacturer, Whirlpool Corporation takes a unique approach to innovation, using consumer insights to develop purposeful appliances that provide solutions to real-life challenges.

Leading the charge in industry innovation is Whirlpool Corporation’s revolutionary SlimTech™ insulation, which has been selected as a 2024 Best of KBIS Finalist. It’s the first vacuum-insulated structure (VIS) technology in a refrigerator in the North American market, representing a significant step forward in refrigeration technology. Attendees will have the opportunity to see this technology first-hand in booth #W2201 where it will debut on a JennAir® luxury 30 in. Column Panel-Ready Refrigerator. The groundbreaking insulation can reduce wall thickness by up to 66%, allowing for up to 25% more capacity inside the refrigerator. Plus, fewer compressor cycles are needed to maintain cool temperatures, meaning refrigerators with SlimTech™ insulation deliver even quieter refrigeration to not disrupt life at home. There are plans for SlimTech™ insulation to roll out across JennAir® and KitchenAid® refrigerators in the future, utilizing the technology for the entire structure.

Providing Healthy Cooking Methods

Today’s homeowners are looking for healthy cooking methods that are right at their fingertips. The KitchenAid® 30-Inch 4-Element Induction Slide-In Convection Range with Air Fry has built-in air fry functionality that helps users crisp and brown food with less oil.i The sensor-induction cooktop generates heat directly within cookware, reaching high temperatures quickly and cooling down rapidly. The oven features Even-Heat™ True Convection plus air fry mode, with an included dishwasher-safe air fry basket that aids in crisping and browning.

Tackling Pet Hair

Everyone loves their pets, but cleaning up after them can be quite a challenge, with 57%ii of pet owners spending more time and energy cleaning up pet hair than they want to. That’s why the Maytag® Pet Pro System is built to carry the load, with the industry’s first pet hair filter in the washer that removes 5Xiii more pet hair from clothes. The Pet Pro option unleashes additional water and a deep rinse to activate the Pet Pro Filter, which lifts and captures pet hair from clothes. In the dryer, the Pet Pro option lifts and traps loads of pet hair with an XL lint trap.

Unleashing Powerful Cooking Techniques

From searing select cuts and succulent roasts to simmering sauces, the JennAir® RISE™ 48-Inch Dual Fuel Professional Range with Chrome-Infused Griddle offers unmistakable firepower. The JennAir Culinary Center is a step-by-step digital sous chef, with a connected probe and precision sensors, that provides guidance all the way from prep to plate. It’s WiFi-connected so owners can receive real-time notifications and control the appliance from anywhere. With the chrome-infused griddle, it maintains a mirror-like finish. It has precise, dual flames produced by precision-drilled brass burners. The 20,000 BTU dual-stacked PowerBurner can handle high-powered cooking and delicate simmering with a 1,650 BTU turndown. RISE™ design includes bold mixed metal accents and diamond-etched handles for a luxury finish.

In addition to purposeful innovations from its extensive portfolio of brands, Whirlpool Corporation also invites attendees to kick off KBIS with a housewarming party in booth #W2201. Join us on Tuesday, February 27 from 4-5 p.m. PST to celebrate with appetizers, drinks, and live music. You can RSVP to this event by visiting WhirlpoolPro.com/KBIS2024.

For more information about the company’s presence at KBIS and events at the show, visit: WhirlpoolPro.com/KBIS2024. For additional details about Whirlpool Corporation, its portfolio of brands, and other offerings for building industry professionals, visit WhirlpoolPro.com.

About Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is committed to being the best global kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home. In an increasingly digital world, the company is driving purposeful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, Consul, Brastemp, Amana, Bauknecht, JennAir, Indesit and InSinkErator. In 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers. Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

i When compared to deep frying
ii Data from a survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Maytag from July 26 to August 2, 2022, with a panel of 2,000 dog and cat owners.
iii Comparing Normal cycle with Pet Pro Filter and option to cycle using traditional agitator without Pet Pro Filter and option. Results will vary based on fabric and type of pet hair.

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eSign.AI Named Sole Electronic Signature Technology Provider for Hong Kong Government’s CorpID Project, Building the Foundation for Digital Signing Infrastructure in Hong Kong

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HONG KONG, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As Hong Kong’s Digital Corporate Identity Platform (CorpID) counts down to its phased launch, eSign.AI has been appointed as the sole electronic signature vendor in the project, responsible for delivering core digital signing capabilities including digital signatures, certificate management, and signature verification services. CorpID is led by Nexify, a seasoned government systems integrator, as the prime contractor. The platform is expected to launch in phases starting late 2026, with multiple CorpID-based e-government services going live in mid-2027.

CorpID: Government-Grade Digital Identity Infrastructure for Hong Kong Enterprises

The Digital Corporate Identity Platform (CorpID) is an enterprise-level digital services platform launched by the Hong Kong SAR Government, developed under the oversight of the Digital Policy Office (DPO). It is designed to serve as the business equivalent of “iAM Smart,” providing a unified digital identity foundation for Hong Kong enterprises. CorpID’s core mission is to build an integrated digital government infrastructure — offering unified identity authentication, digital signing, form pre-filling, and e-licence storage — replacing paper-heavy, cumbersome traditional processes and enabling smart city development through seamless data connectivity.

The platform is open to companies incorporated under the Companies Ordinance (Cap. 622) and businesses registered under the Business Registration Ordinance (Cap. 310), including sole proprietorships and partnerships. The DPO requires all enterprise-related e-government services to support CorpID within 18 months of launch, and will continue expanding ecosystem coverage through sandbox initiatives, cross-industry identity standard interoperability, and fully online registration processes.

eSign.AI: The Digital Signing Engine Behind CorpID

eSign.AI is an AI-native electronic signature and contract automation platform built for enterprises worldwide, offering a complete signing framework from simple electronic signatures to the highest-level compliant digital signatures — meeting diverse regulatory requirements across industries and jurisdictions.

On the identity verification front, eSign.AI has completed integration with iAM Smart, enabling individual identity verification through Hong Kong’s citizen digital identity system, and providing legally valid digital certificate services for both enterprises and individuals.

Looking ahead, the eSign.AI SaaS platform will be deeply integrated with CorpID, providing enterprise and individual identity verification for Hong Kong businesses, and supporting both electronic and digital signing that complies with Hong Kong’s Electronic Transactions Ordinance — connecting the full digital contracting lifecycle for government and enterprise alike.

Getting Ahead of the AI Era: From eSignGlobal to eSign.AI

The electronic signature industry is undergoing a structural shift from “tooling” to “intelligence.” Market data underscores this acceleration: the AI-powered contract analysis tools market has grown from USD 3.32 billion in 2025 to USD 4.3 billion in 2026, at a CAGR of 29.6%. Signing is just one node in the contract lifecycle — document generation, workflow orchestration, compliance tracking, and post-execution management are all being transformed by AI, and the industry window is closing fast.

In April 2026, the company officially rebranded from eSignGlobal to eSign.AI, completing its strategic transformation from an e-signature tool provider to an AI-native contract automation platform. As the company’s spokesperson noted, this rebrand is not cosmetic — it is an acknowledgment of where the product actually is. Customers were already using eSign.AI to automate workflows that go far beyond the signature itself.

eSign Automation Skill was launched alongside the rebrand — an AI-powered signing automation framework for enterprise workflows that enables complete contract signing through natural language interaction, with no manual intervention required. Whether it is single-party approval, multi-party sequential signing, or large-scale parallel execution, an AI Agent can orchestrate the entire workflow in a single call. All signature initiations and status queries return structured JSON outputs, directly parseable by leading large language models and intelligent workflow systems.

eSign Automation is now available in the OpenClaw ecosystem and supports integration via Claude MCP, ChatGPT, and other leading AI platforms.

By combining AI automation capabilities with CorpID’s government-grade digital identity infrastructure, eSign.AI delivers a complete solution for Hong Kong enterprises — from identity verification to intelligent signing to full workflow automation.

About eSign.AI

eSign.AI (formerly eSignGlobal) is an AI-native electronic signature and contract automation platform built for enterprises worldwide. The platform serves over 100 countries and regions, covering core industries including financial services, manufacturing, real estate, human resources, and healthcare — with 1,500+ scenario applications and 3,000+ ecosystem partners. eSign.AI holds ISO 27001, ISO 27701, and ISO 27018 certifications and supports major regulatory frameworks including the U.S. ESIGN Act / UETA, EU eIDAS, HIPAA, GDPR, and 21 CFR Part 11. Infrastructure is anchored by independent data centers in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Frankfurt, Germany.

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The 9th AskGamblers Awards Finalists Announced as Voting Starts

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The highly anticipated 9th AskGamblers Awards has officially moved into the voting phase. Following a rigorous selection process, the finalists across 5 premier categories have been revealed: Best Casino, Best New Casino, Best New Slot, Best Sportsbook, Best Provider. Players are invited to cast their votes until 11 June.

BELGRADE, Serbia, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The voting stage of the 9th annual AskGamblers Awards has officially begun. The list of finalists is announced, and the first votes are already coming in. 

Players will have a chance to vote for their favourites until 11 June, when the winners will be announced at the gala ceremony in Belgrade. There’s a total of 5 categories where popular votes are taken into consideration:

Best CasinoBest New CasinoBest SportsbookBest New SlotBest Game Provider

There aren’t any big changes to the voting process compared to last year. The votes from the prominent members of AskGamblers Forum will be counted in as well, while some award winners will be announced directly by the AskGamblers teams. 

These include: Best Crypto Casino, Best Partner, and Best Manager categories, while the AskGamblers Superstar Award is expected to be handed to the operator that illustrates the brand values best.

Dijana Radunović, General Manager at AskGamblers, is excited for voting to start: “We’re seeing some familiar contestants, but there are a lot of new names, so it will be exciting to see who comes up on top.”

“We invite players to vote for their favourites! This is a chance for you to speak your mind and support operators and games that shape this industry,” Radunović added.

Before the AskGamblers Awards Ceremony that takes place on 11 June, Charity Night is scheduled for 10 June.

About AskGamblers

AskGamblers.com strives to provide current, objective, and accurate information and guide its users towards a safe gaming experience. The way we deliver our services, from the online casino, sportsbook, slot, and bonus reviews to our trusted Complaint Service, is best described by our motto: ‘Get the truth. Then play.’

For more information about AskGamblers and AskGamblers Awards, please contact dijana.radunovic@g2m.com.

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SUNMI Wins 2026 Red Dot Design Awards with Five Products, Leading Global Commercial Industrial Design

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SINGAPORE, May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The winners of the 2026 German Red Dot Design Award were officially announced. Five of SUNMI Technology’s flagship products won awards: the CPad Business Tablet, CPad PAY, FLEX 3 Interactive Display, the V3 handheld POS Terminal and L3 Industrial PDA. These products stood out with three core design concepts: integration, versatility and human-centricity.

Known as “The Oscars” of global industrial design, the Red Dot Award has strict evaluation criteria covering aesthetics, ergonomics, scenario adaptability and sustainability. SUNMI adheres to original commercial scenario customization, rejecting crudely modified consumer devices. All winning products are originally developed for real commercial scenarios such as cash register, food delivery, industrial inspection and store operations, covering the entire commercial track with high scenario adaptability. Meanwhile, it practices ESG concepts, adopting eco-friendly materials and modular structures to extend equipment service life, reduce consumable consumption, and implement low-carbon and long-term design, which perfectly meets the Red Dot’s sustainability evaluation criteria.

Simplify Complexity: With highly integrated design, SUNMI eliminates the “patchwork feeling” of cluttered devices and tangled cables in traditional commercial scenarios, streamlining store operations and saving space.All-in-One Versatility: Beyond a single tool function, SUNMI’s products achieve flexible transformation through modular and multi-form designs to proactively adapt to changing business needs. The CPad series with modular accessories and FLEX 3’s Lego-style modular design enable multi-scenario application and long-term reuse.Human-Centric Design: Every detail is human-oriented, focusing on real pain points to enhance scenario experience. The L3 Industrial PDA reduces high-frequency work fatigue through scientific weight distribution; the V3 Smart POS Terminal balances large-screen visibility and grip comfort; CPad PAY integrates full-link functions to simplify workflows.

These honors stem from SUNMI’s long-term commitment to a sustainable society, original commercial R&D and ESG. In the future, SUNMI will uphold its core concepts, expand the boundaries of commercial industrial design, and empower global businesses with user-oriented, eco-friendly and high-value products.

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