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A roundup of the most newsworthy tech announcements from PR Newswire this week, including our own expanded AI suite, new molecular tech to authenticate spirits and AstroRad’s space radiation vest.

NEW YORK, Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help tech journalists and consumers stay on top of the week’s most newsworthy and popular releases, here’s a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn’t be missed.

The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story. Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.

Gen Extends its Financial Wellness Offerings with the Acquisition of MoneyLion
“Gen has a family of consumer brands that’s dedicated to protecting people’s privacy, identity and financial assets so they can live their digital lives securely and without worry,” said Vincent Pilette, CEO of Gen. “By bringing MoneyLion into the Gen family, we’re not only helping people protect what they already have, we’re extending our capabilities to enable people to better manage and grow their financial wealth.”PR Newswire Unveils Expanded AI Solutions Suite with Additional Features for Strategic Communicators
Initially providing readability metrics, AI Insights now boasts the groundbreaking “Press Release Score,” which thoroughly analyzes each release for readability, formatting, structure and engagement potential and then provides specific recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of the press release. Coinbase‘s Project Diamond Strategically Integrates the Chainlink Standard To Scale Institutional Adoption of Digital Assets
By natively integrating the Chainlink standard, Coinbase‘s Project Diamond platform can now offer data and cross-chain connectivity in a secure way that helps meet the compliance needs of institutional adopters.Raptor Technologies Acquires SmartPass
This strategic acquisition expands the reach of Raptor’s holistic safety solutions for K-12 schools, addressing every aspect of school safety from crisis prevention and preparation to emergency response and recovery, and now, efficient student movement management.Arbitrum, Sequence, and Ubisoft’s Player-Guided Experience, Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E., Set to Launch on December 18
Captain Laserhawk: the G.A.M.E. is a competitive top-down multiplayer shooter set in the dystopian world of Eden, inspired by the Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix series, streaming on Netflix. Immediately upon launch, the title will play a genre-defining role in its approach to community involvement, bringing forward the next generation of gaming experience for players around the world.Bond by Solana Labs Partners with Baxus and Iridia to Debut Onchain Molecular Authentication Tech
Using Iridia tech, irreplicable digital molecular signatures are embedded into spirit bottles. Each spirit is tokenized via Bond as a unique NFT that permanently records and verifies its origin, age, and distillery details on the Solana blockchain. This dual-layered approach provides an unprecedented level of security and transparency in spirits authentication.IBM Brings the Speed of Light to the Generative AI Era with Optics Breakthrough
The new co-packaged optics innovation could replace electrical interconnects in data centers to offer significant improvements in speed and energy efficiency for AI and other computing applications.Message Received: Viasat Continues Direct-to-Device Showcase with First Demonstration in United Arab Emirates
The tests used a commercial Android smartphone enabled for non-terrestrial network (NTN) connectivity with an over-the-top messaging application. Separate messages were successfully sent over two of Viasat’s highly reliable L-band satellites which orbit above Asia.LexisNexis Risk Solutions Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire IDVerse
The acquisition will expand LexisNexis Risk Solutions’ capabilities in risk and fraud solutions and enhance digital identity onboarding and identity verification through IDVerse’s AI-powered technology.Innovative AstroRad Vest Poised to Safeguard Astronauts from Space Radiation
NASA astronaut Kayla Barron, who evaluated the vest on the space station, describes it in Upward as “like a gravity blanket in space,” noting the balance it aims to strike between protection and mobility. She emphasized the importance of wearable, customized solutions for astronauts, calling the vest “an elegant solution to a challenging engineering problem.”Deloitte’s 16th Annual ‘Tech Trends’ Report Reveals AI is Quickly Becoming Foundational to the Modern Enterprise
Today’s AI technology is being embedded everywhere to create the tech capabilities businesses will rely on for decades to come. As such, solid fundamentals are critical. A barrier to entry? Modern architecture capable of supporting the tomorrow’s processes, talent, and systems at scale.NPS Launches World’s First AI-Powered Hyper-Definition Radar
“Our mission is to provide Crystal-Clear Visibility for life-saving applications,” said Dr. Behrooz Rezvani, Founder and CEO of NPS. “Utilizing a groundbreaking mathematical framework and AI, our radar delivers unparalleled clarity and responsiveness, enabling vehicles and robotaxis to confidently navigate complex roadways with reliability and precision.”SonicWall and CrowdStrike Partner to Protect SMBs with All-New Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Offering
This collaboration combines SonicWall’s trusted Managed Security Services (MSS) with the Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) capabilities from the CrowdStrike Falcon® cybersecurity platform, providing a powerful and scalable AI-native security solution designed for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) serving SMBs.Saudi Arabia Launches Sand and Dust Storm Monitoring Initiative to Expand Global Early Warning System Capacity
Based in Jeddah, the Sand and Dust Storm Warning Advisory and Assessment System (SDS-WAS), increases the number of global World Meteorological Organization-affiliated nodes to four, part of an international network including Beijing, Barcelona, and Barbados.

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Creality K3 Now Available at $849, Making Multi-Color 3D Printing More Practical

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Creality’s four-nozzle flagship moves from pre-order to official U.S. availability, bringing faster color changes and greater creative flexibility to everyday 3D printing.

HOUSTON, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Creality today announced the official U.S. availability of the K3, its latest flagship K Series 3D printer, starting at $849. Following its pre-order debut in October, the K3 is now available for purchase, with shipments of the first pre-orders having begun on November 2.

Recognized as an IFA Innovation Awards 2026 Honoree, the K3 introduces a four-nozzle system designed to make multi-color printing faster, less wasteful, and more practical for everyday creative projects.

Making Multi-Color Printing Easier and Faster

From detailed figures and personalized gifts to decorative pieces and functional designs, color can make a significant difference in how a 3D-printed project comes together. Conventional multi-color printing often comes with a setback: more colors mean more time spent switching filaments and more material discarded along the way.

The K3 takes a different approach. Its KliTek™ four-nozzle system keeps different filaments ready in independent channels, allowing the printer to switch between nozzles in approximately 5 seconds while reducing the repeated purging required by conventional single-nozzle systems.

In Creality’s internal testing, this approach shortened total print times by up to 80% and reduced material waste by up to 85% compared with conventional single-nozzle multi-color workflows.

For makers, this means less time and filament spent on color changes, whether creating a personalized gift, a detailed display piece, or a batch of matching designs.

More Room for More Creative Possibilities

Beyond multi-color printing, the K3 is designed to grow with makers as their projects become more ambitious.

With optional accessories, its four-nozzle architecture supports different nozzle sizes within a single print, allowing users to combine finer surface details with more efficient internal structures. This gives makers greater flexibility to balance appearance, precision, and printing time without having to choose a single nozzle size for an entire project.

The K3 also offers an expandable path into multi-material printing. An optional top cover enables the use of engineering materials, while a dedicated TPU Kit expands compatibility to softer flexible filaments and soluble support materials. These options open up possibilities for projects that combine different material properties or require more complex structures.

U.S. Availability and Launch Offer

The Creality K3 is now available in the United States, starting at $849. Shipments of the first pre-orders began on November 2.

To celebrate the official launch, customers purchasing the K3 through November 30 will receive four complimentary rolls of Hyper PLA filament. Orders placed through Creality’s official online store during the promotional period also qualify for free shipping.

European availability is expected in December 2026.

For more information or to purchase, visit the Creality K3 official product page.

Performance figures are based on Creality’s internal testing. Actual results may vary depending on materials, models, and printing conditions. Advanced multi-material and mixed-nozzle capabilities require optional accessories sold separately.

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Epic Seven’s New Server “Foundry” Goes Live to Celebrate Official Steam Launch

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Official Steam Launch on Oct 29, Long-term positive synergy anticipated from a new influx of players and improved accessibilityNew server “Foundry” launches with various events to help players settle in quicklySpecial Side Story “Secret Rabbit Hole” Available From Oct 29 to Dec 10

SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On Tuesday the 3rd, Smilegate announced that its mobile turn-based strategic RPG “Epic Seven,” developed by Super Creative, has officially launched on Steam on the 29th and also opened a new server, “Foundry”.

The Steam launch is part of a platform expansion reflecting the needs of global players. With Epic Seven now available on Steam, the world’s largest gaming platform, long-term positive synergy is expected from a new influx of players and improved accessibility. Furthermore, the Steam server introduces exclusive new features, such as controller support.

The new “Foundry” server, launched alongside the Steam service, can be accessed not only through Steam but also via the STOVE PC Client and mobile devices. For players starting Epic Seven for the first time, the new server will operate with independent matchmaking for PvP content for a limited time.

Additionally, various events will be held on the new server to help players settle in quickly. A Settlement Support Buff Event, which began on the 29th, provides various effects to accelerate Hero and account growth, along with daily free Hero summons. There will also be bountiful rewards provided, including various Equipment, growth materials, and Hero Skins, when players log in or play through content.

Global player response has also been highly positive, with over 100,000 players participating in the Steam Wishlist Event that began in August.

Meanwhile, Epic Seven will release a Special Side Story, “Secret Rabbit Hole,” from October 29 to December 10. The greatest Bunny detective, Bunny Girl Great Detective Moro, alongside her sidekick, Alencia, will investigate various incidents to stop a plot detected during a victory celebration party, uncovering the hidden truth behind the case along the way. Players can earn three pieces of Level 88 Equipment by progressing through the story and will receive a special Pet upon collecting all three new Bunny Girl characters and two skins. Additional rewards, such as Charms and Emojis, can also be earned through the concurrent “Trusty Sidekick Alencia’s Case Files” and “Lucky Board Party!” events.

For more information on Epic Seven, visit the official community and the official YouTube channel.

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Benzinga Expands Support for AI-Powered Financial Innovation Through Growing Data Ecosystem

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DETROIT, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Benzinga, a leading provider of real-time financial news and market intelligence, today highlighted its continued commitment to supporting the rapidly growing ecosystem of AI-powered financial applications, with tradeInsightAI among the latest platforms leveraging Benzinga content to enhance market intelligence and decision-making.

As artificial intelligence reshapes how investors, analysts, and institutions consume information, demand for trusted, real-time financial data continues to grow. Through its APIs and data licensing solutions, Benzinga provides the news, corporate communications, and market intelligence that power a growing range of AI-driven products and workflows across the financial industry.

The relationship with tradeInsightAI reflects a broader trend of AI-native companies incorporating high-quality financial data into their platforms to generate insights, identify market-moving developments, and help users navigate increasingly complex information environments. By integrating Benzinga’s real-time financial news and corporate communications content, tradeInsightAI is further strengthening its AI-powered analysis capabilities and expanding the intelligence available to its users.

Benzinga’s data ecosystem supports a wide variety of AI use cases, including market research, event detection, workflow automation, portfolio intelligence, sentiment analysis, and real-time decision support. By delivering structured, machine-readable content through flexible APIs and licensing solutions, Benzinga enables developers, financial institutions, and technology providers to build innovative applications on a foundation of trusted market intelligence.

“AI is rapidly transforming financial markets, and we’re seeing incredible innovation from companies building the next generation of investment and intelligence tools,” said Emily Goldvekht, Account Manager at Benzinga. “tradeInsightAI is a great example of how firms are using AI to turn complex market information into actionable insights. At Benzinga, we’re proud to provide the real-time data and content that help power these emerging technologies.”

“tradeInsightAI replaces endless financial market dashboards and fragmented data feeds with pure inference, a single intelligence layer for real-time market clarity,” said Al Vinjamur, Founder and CEO of tradeInsightAI. “By combining Benzinga’s premium reporting with our domain-aware AI and quantitative pipelines, we turn information overload into edge. With upcoming pilots at some of the world’s largest banks and hedge funds, we’re defining the future of market intelligence.”

As financial institutions continue exploring artificial intelligence to improve research, analysis, and decision-making, Benzinga remains focused on delivering the trusted market intelligence that helps power the next generation of financial technology. Through its expanding network of AI-driven customers and partners, the company is helping accelerate innovation across the broader financial ecosystem.

About Benzinga

Benzinga is a leading financial media and data technology company that empowers investors with high-quality, real-time market intelligence. Through its news platform, APIs, and data products, Benzinga provides traders, financial institutions, and fintech platforms with the insights they need to make smarter investment decisions. From breaking news and analyst ratings to corporate events and alternative datasets, Benzinga’s tools help market participants stay ahead of the information that drives price movement.

To learn more, visit www.benzinga.com/apis/.

About tradeInsightAI

tradeInsightAI is a real time AI-powered financial intelligence platform that triangulates high-resolution market data, news, and alternative datasets to deliver total situational awareness for traders. Founded by a known ex-quantitative portfolio manager at one of the largest hedge funds in the world, market microstructure and AI engineers, the company’s mission is to clarify the deluge of financial information by bridging the gap between fragmented market noise and actionable understanding. tradeInsightAI’s Agentic Market Inference Engine (AMIE) unifies auction dynamics, market structure, news, social media chatter, prediction markets, filings and more through a full-stack AI engine built from the ground up to detect market shifts.

To learn more, visit https://tradeinsight.ai.

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