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Experts in Tech and Politics Merge to Launch Needle PR: The Communications Agency that Makes A Point

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New agency applies cross-industry expertise to move the needle for companies, venture funds, and movements shaping our world

NEW YORK, March 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Needle, the communications agency that makes a point, announced its launch today.

We’re maximizing our clients’ relevance and reputation at a time when attention is hard to capture. That’s why our guiding principle is ‘make a point’ – we get to the heart of why you matter.

Co-founders Tess Pawlisch and Margaret Huang bring decades of communications expertise to the firm from global and boutique PR agencies, in-house communications roles, and political campaigns. Needle will focus on finding the common thread that connects clients to stories that matter and advance their goals. Clients benefit from tailored programs designed to fit their stage and business objectives, along with Needle’s unique understanding of the current economic, social, and political climate.

Tess Pawlisch, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, has devoted her 15+ year career to promoting values-driven brands and underrepresented voices from Washington, D.C. to Silicon Valley. Most recently, Tess was the Director of Business Development at The Key, a San Francisco-based tech PR firm. During her tenure, she forged relationships with venture capital funds, tech startups, and social impact organizations, drove the agency’s new business efforts, and led account teams in artificial intelligence, climate, financial services, healthcare, and more. Prior to working in tech public relations, Tess led fundraising and communication programs for non-profits, philanthropic organizations, and campaigns to help elect presidents, governors, attorneys general, senators, supreme court justices, congresspeople, state legislative leaders, and mayors.

Joining Tess is tech PR veteran Margaret Huang, Needle’s Chief Strategy Officer. Margaret’s expertise spans decades and industries, from consumer lifestyle brands to transformative technology companies, from the early dotcom days to Web3. Her client experience ranges from retail giants The North Face and Nordstrom to tech pioneers HP, LinkedIn, and Mint, to blockchain leader Algorand. She is a trusted advisor to founders, venture capitalists, C-suite executives, and journalists alike, and a big-picture thinker who elevates communications strategies.

“We love working with founders and companies to define their brands and narrative, and ultimately inspire action,” said Huang. “We’re maximizing their relevance and reputation at a time when attention is hard to capture. That’s why our guiding principle is ‘make a point’ – we get to the heart of why you matter.”

Services + Clients

Needle provides a full range of services from communications strategy and media relations to content development and thought leadership.

“Our clients are fundamentally changing the way entire systems and industries operate,” said Pawlisch. “They are making our world more inclusive, sustainable, and equitable, and we look forward to growing alongside them.”

The agency launches with a strong roster across industries — artificial intelligence, consumer technology, climate, healthcare, political advocacy, and venture capital — including:

Algorand Foundation, a not-for-profit organization empowering a dynamic, inclusive, and borderless global ecosystem based on the Algorand blockchain technology.Amulet, a company shining a light on invisible threats in our food system with two core brands:Allergy Amulet helps consumers determine whether their foods are safe by detecting potentially life-threatening allergenic ingredients.Amulet Scientific equips businesses and manufacturers with tools to help ensure the safety of their food supply chain.Arrive Recommerce, the industry leader powering sustainable and profitable resale.EnsoData, a waveform AI healthcare technology company streamlining clinical workflows from diagnosis to therapy, starting in sleep.Float, the marketplace moving all the care that doesn’t need a hospital to the home.Necessary Ventures, a venture capital firm investing in companies building what the world needs.Parfin, a fintech company providing secure digital asset custody, trading, and management through blockchain infrastructure.Pyrium, a modern-day investment platform addressing generational wealth gaps by allowing anyone to invest in high-growth companies.Rubi Laboratories, a startup turning industrial CO₂ emissions into cellulosic textiles to replace trees as an input in man-made cellulosic fibers (MMCFs).Run the World, a boutique non-profit and political consulting firm.

“Necessary runs a lean team, like most venture firms. As a result, we’re always looking for ways to help founders succeed that are both scalable and effective,” said Neil Devani, founder and managing partner of Necessary Ventures. “Needle has helped the firm build its reputation as a trusted partner and resource to founders. The results that their team has brought to our portfolio companies have supported hiring, fundraising, and growth.”

About Needle

Needle is the communications agency that makes a point. We build programs that move the needle for companies, venture funds, and movements shaping our world. Applying our cross-industry expertise, we elevate clients who are changing how we live, work, and connect. Designed to scale, Needle’s programs are tailored to grow with our clients and advance their business. Needle is based in New York and California. Learn more at needlepr.com.

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Margaret Huang, Needle PR, 1 4158671626, margaret@needlepr.com, www.needlepr.com

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Laifen Expands U.S. Retail Footprint with Costco Launch of Best-Selling SE Hair Dryer

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Starting July 18, Costco Members Can Shop Laifen’s Award-Winning Hair Dryer in Select Warehouse Locations Across the U.S.

NEW YORK, July 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Laifen, ranked the world’s No.1 high-speed hair dryer brand, today announced the launch of its best-selling SE High-Speed Hair Dryer at select Costco warehouse locations, marking the brand’s largest U.S. retail expansion to date and bringing its award-winning haircare technology to Costco members across select U.S. markets.

The launch brings Laifen’s award-winning haircare technology to Costco, making it easier for consumers to experience the brand through one of the nation’s leading membership retailers. Laifen joins Costco’s growing portfolio of premium beauty and personal care brands. The initial rollout includes select Costco warehouse locations across the United States, with a strong presence across the Western U.S., including California, the Pacific Northwest and the Southwest.

Costco’s reputation for quality and its highly selective merchandising approach make this partnership especially meaningful. The Costco launch reflects Laifen’s continued expansion beyond direct-to-consumer channels as the brand accelerates its U.S. omnichannel retail strategy. “Costco represents an important milestone in our U.S. retail strategy,” said Romeo, General Manager of International Business of Laifen. “As more consumers seek salon-quality performance at an accessible price, we’re excited to make Laifen available through one of America’s most trusted retailers.”

Engineered to deliver professional-level performance in a sleek, lightweight design, the Laifen SE is powered by the brand’s proprietary high-speed brushless motor, delivering fast drying, reduced heat damage and smoother styling. An intelligent temperature control system continuously monitors airflow to help minimize frizz while protecting hair from excessive heat.

The Costco launch represents the next phase of Laifen’s U.S. retail expansion as the brand continues to grow beyond its direct-to-consumer and online channels. By expanding into one of the nation’s most trusted retailers, Laifen aims to broaden access to its category-disrupting haircare solutions while advancing its mission to bring more thoughtful design and everyday excellence into more homes.

The Laifen SE High-Speed Hair Dryer in White will be available at select Costco locations, while Costco.com shoppers will have access to additional color options including Purple and Pink, alongside the White model.

For more information on Laifen, please visit LaifenTech.com.

About Laifen: 

Founded in 2019, Laifen is a global personal care technology brand combining high-performance engineering with modern design across hair care, oral care, and grooming categories. Ranked the world’s No. 1 high-speed hair dryer brand by Euromonitor International, Laifen first gained recognition for its self-developed 110,000 RPM high-speed brushless motor, the proprietary technology behind its award-winning hair dryers.

Building on this innovation, Laifen has expanded its portfolio to include electric toothbrushes and shavers, delivering premium technology and elevated everyday experiences to consumers worldwide. Today, Laifen products and accessories are used by over 22 million households across more than 60 countries, supported by more than 600 patents and recognized with over 50 international design and innovation awards. Driven by continuous technological breakthroughs, Laifen is committed to making cutting-edge personal care technology more accessible to consumers around the world.

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Pillsbury Notice of Data Breach

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NEW YORK, July 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP (“Pillsbury”) was among many law firms targeted by sophisticated social engineering attempts in an incident last year. While the firm quickly detected and blocked the activity, an unauthorized actor was able to access some of the firm’s documents during a short window of time. Pillsbury notified any impacted clients last year and undertook a detailed process to review the accessed documents for personal information. Pillsbury then began notifying individuals whose personal information was affected. That process is now complete, and today, Pillsbury is publishing substitute notice as a final step.

For more information, please visit the substitute notice on our website at https://www.pillsburylaw.com/en/breach-notice.html

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From Remote Racing to Embodied AI: Fibocom and Intedigo Bring 5G Bidirectional Data Transmission into Real-World Applications

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SHANGHAI, July 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — From July 17 to 20, Fibocom and Intedigo will jointly present a cross-regional, beyond-visual-line-of-sight (BVLOS) teleoperation demonstration at Booth H3-C408 during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2026. Visitors will be able to enter a remote driving cockpit and control a real race car located at HURA PARK in Jiading, Shanghai, steering, accelerating, and braking in real time while experiencing how 5G connectivity enables remote operation.

More than an immersive driving experience, the demonstration provides a live validation of 5G bidirectional data transmission for embodied AI teleoperation. The vehicle continuously sends live track video, vehicle status, and operating data to the remote cockpit, while control commands are transmitted back to the vehicle, creating a closed-loop teleoperation system. Stable, low-latency, and highly reliable connectivity is essential for high-dynamic maneuvers such as high-speed cornering, precision braking, and continuous lane changes.

Developed by Intedigo, the remote driving system connects a real race car with an immersive remote driving cockpit. It supports 1080p@60Hz video transmission, glass-to-glass (G2G) video latency of less than 80 ms, and control latency of less than 10 ms. The demanding racing environment magnifies differences in video continuity and control responsiveness, making communications performance directly perceptible, measurable, and verifiable.

At the joint demonstration, Fibocom’s FM160 5G module provides cellular connectivity for the system. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon™ X62 5G Modem-RF System, the FM160 supports SA and NSA network architectures as well as 3GPP Release 16. On the downlink, it supports NR Carrier Aggregation (NR CA) with bandwidth of up to 120 MHz, delivering peak speeds of up to 3.5 Gbps in NSA mode and 2.5 Gbps in SA mode. On the uplink, it supports UL MIMO and delivers peak speeds of up to 900 Mbps in SA mode. These capabilities support the continuous transmission of HD video and vehicle status data, along with reliable delivery of control commands.

As embodied AI moves into factories, data centers, logistics operations, and industrial parks, robots are becoming increasingly capable of performing tasks autonomously. Yet complex environments, unexpected events, and edge cases still require Human-in-the-Loop (HITL) remote intervention to help ensure safe and reliable operation.

Daniel Liu, CEO of Intedigo, said:

“5G represents the pinnacle of human communications and the starting point of machine communications. In the past, communications connected people to people; in the future, they will connect people to robots and robots to robots. Remote racing is simply the easiest entry point for people to understand this concept. What we are truly validating is a communications system capable of supporting remote collaboration for embodied AI. HURA makes low-latency remote driving a tangible experience, while RoBOX extends this capability to robots and a broader range of intelligent terminals. Together with Fibocom, we hope to enable more machines to receive remote assistance whenever needed while remaining continuously connected and operating reliably.”

Simon Tao, VP of Wireless Solutions Business Group and General Manager of MBB BU at Fibocom, said:

“As embodied AI enters real-world industrial environments, reliable connectivity will become the foundation for telemetry feedback, remote control and operational management. Fibocom’s 5G solutions, represented by FM160, provide the cellular connectivity required for continuous on-site data transmission and reliable control command delivery. Fibocom will continue collaborating with ecosystem partners such as Intedigo to bring cellular connectivity to more robots, autonomous machines and mobile intelligent terminals, enabling embodied AI systems to stay continuously connected and respond reliably in real-world applications.”

From remote race cars to robots, unmanned equipment, and mobile intelligent terminals, 5G is evolving from connecting people to connecting machines. This joint demonstration makes the capabilities of 5G bidirectional data transmission directly perceptible, experiential, and verifiable, helping pave the way for embodied AI to scale across real-world applications.
 

About Fibocom

Fibocom, founded in 1999, is China’s first wireless communication module company listed on both the A-share and H-share markets (300638.SZ, 0638.HK). As a global leading provider of wireless communication modules and AI solutions, Fibocom leverages wireless communication and artificial intelligence as its core technologies to provide integrated hardware and software solutions that empower industry applications. These solutions accelerate the transformation from “Connect Everything” to “Intelligent Connectivity” across diverse industries.

Fibocom’s one-stop solutions encompass cellular communication, AI, automotive, and GNSS modules, as well as AI toolchains, supporting industry-side and mainstream large model integration, and providing AI Agent, global connectivity, and cloud services, driving the digital intelligence upgrades in industries such as robotics, consumer electronics, low-altitude economy, intelligent transportation, smart retail, and smart energy.

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