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Meizu Holds New Product Launch Event: AI-Powered Meizu Note 16 Series and Flyme AIOS 2 Make Their Debut

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SHENZHEN, China, May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On May 13, 2025, Meizu held a new product launch event, officially unveiling the national premium selection AI-powered Meizu Note 16 series smartphones, Flyme AIOS 2 operating system, and PΛNDΛER series trendy toys.

Meizu offers subsidies for 100 specific occupations for the AI-powered Meizu Note 16 series smartphones. Customers can claim the specific subsidy up to RMB 100 by stating their professions to Meizu’s official customer service or in-store staff. The Meizu Note 16 Pro is now available for pre-order across all online and offline channels, with spot goods sales starting at 10:00 AM on May 16.

After offering the subsidies for 100 specific occupations for the AI-powered Meizu Note 16 series smartphones, the 8GB+128GB edition of the Meizu Note 16 is priced at RMB 699 (national subsidized price: RMB 594.15), the 8GB+256GB edition at RMB 899 (national subsidized price: RMB 764.15), and the 12GB+256GB edition at RMB 1,099 (national subsidized price: RMB 934.15), all with full-price protection through Double 11 Shopping Festival in China.

In China,The Meizu Note 16 Pro 8GB+256GB edition is priced at RMB 1,499 (national subsidized price: RMB 1,274.15), while the 12GB+256GB edition is available for RMB 1,699 (national subsidized price: RMB 1,444.15), the 12GB+512GB edition at RMB 1,899 (national subsidized price: RMB 1,614.15), and the 16GB+512GB edition at RMB 2,099 (national subsidized price: RMB 1,784.15), all with full-price protection through 618 Shopping Festival.

The Meizu 21 Pro Flyme Titanium Edition (16GB+1TB) is priced at RMB 3,999 (national subsidized price: RMB 3,499) and is initially available immediately across all channels.

For the first three days of sales, purchasers of any Meizu Note 16 series device will receive a limited-edition Bluetooth headset as a gift and enjoy 365-day “replace-only, no repair” warranty as part of the new device benefits. To celebrate the full return of the Note series, Meizu is offering the Note 16 Series renewal package: trade-in subsidies of up to RMB 800, with an additional RMB 100 bonus for customers trading in any brand’s Note-series device. Additionally, a limited-time giveaway of 100 devices allows customers to take home the new smartphone for RMB 0.
The Meizu Note 16 Pro adopts a Flyme super antenna architecture with 19 antennas integrated into the device. It introduces Meizu’s first n28 quad-antenna technology and mSmart Smart Network Selection (SNS) technology in its class, enhancing low-frequency signal performance. This enables real-time identification and automatic switching to optimal base stations, improving network competition in crowded areas, weak signal zones, subways, and other scenarios—boosting success rates for ride-hailing, food delivery orders, and more. These network optimizations deliver a 58% faster 5G network recovery speed and 49% quicker no-signal recovery for the Meizu Note 16 Pro.

Equipped with dual-band 2×2 MIMO technology and a dual-antenna distributed layout, the Meizu Note 16 Pro prevents Wi-Fi signal obstruction, ensuring smoother and more stable network experience for gaming and video streaming.

To address navigation challenges for outdoor workers, the Meizu Note 16 Pro features dual-band GPS and triple-frequency BeiDou support, providing more precise and stable positioning and accurate navigation even in complex urban environments.
The Meizu Note 16 Pro is the industry’s first smartphone certified by TÜV SÜD for “Triple Defense” quality, offering enhanced durability and smooth usability.

In terms of the drop resistance performance, its Titans Metal framework, inspired by automotive crash structures and airbag designs, improves overall drop resistance by 50%, passing TÜV SÜD drop tests and rigorous 1.8-meter four-corner and six-face impact evaluations.

For dust and water resistance, the Meizu Note 16 Pro achieves TÜV SÜD IP66/68-rated protection, featuring 15 waterproof structural designs. It survived 36 hours of submersion at 2 meters depth, covering daily water exposure scenarios.

Meizu Note 16 Pro’s screen boasts high sensitivity, supporting all-scenario wet hand, oily hand, and glove modes. Whether fingers are wet, oily, or gloved, every touch can be accurately detected to significantly enhance touch experience.

Meizu Note 16 Pro has passed TÜV SÜD 60-month grade-A fluidity certification and Meizu Labs’ five-year durability smoothness test, ensuring consistent smoothness even after five years of use. It is equipped with Meizu’s new instant smooth engine and deeply integrated with Meizu’s self-developed micro-architecture scheduling technology, delivering millisecond-level smooth experience.

Powered by Qualcomm’s third-gen Snapdragon 7s mobile platform and based on TSMC 4nm manufacturing process, the Meizu Note 16 Pro balances high performance and low power consumption for gaming and multitasking in daily life.

The 6.78-inch 1.5K resolution eye-care direct display adopted by Meizu Note 16 Pro boasts 1,600 nits global brightness and 4,500 nits peak luminance, remaining visible in bright sunlight. A 144Hz high refresh rate ensures smooth visuals.

Meizu Note 16 Pro is also equipped with low-light 2160Hz PWM dimming and Ruran Eye Care Technology which is also adopted by the flagship model to reduce eye strain while maintaining smooth performance.

Meizu Note 16 Pro is equipped with a durable 6200mAh battery, featuring Meizu’s new advanced electrode plate technology to boost energy density for extended endurance. Paired with 80W Super mCharge wired fast charging, it achieves 50% battery recovery in just 22 minutes, ensuring all-day power without compromise.

Meizu Note 16 Pro supports multi-scenario NFC functionality, enabling activation of public transit cards, residential access cards, mobile payment capabilities, andcar key functionality. It also includes infrared remote control support, allowing seamless control over home appliances to eliminate the hassle of misplaced remotes.
The Meizu Note 16 Pro adheres to premium backplate craftsmanship standards, refined through 10 meticulous processing steps for a sophisticated look. Its high-end hexagonal pyramid texture enhances the device’s visual appeal.

The Meizu Note 16 Pro features a classic nano-etched CD pattern on its deco element, meticulously crafted with 1,000 fine grooves to create a sophisticated and elegant lens design that elevates overall aesthetic appeal.

The device boasts an ultra-narrow four-border screen that enhances front-facing visual appeal, paired with a contoured 3D quad-curved back and a 76mm body width. This combination maximizes comfort during prolonged use while maintaining sleek and modern styling.

In addition, the highly popular standalone AI key on the Meizu Note 16 Pro has been upgraded, positioned in the finger-friendly optimal comfort zone. It supports customizable one-touch or long-press shortcuts to launch diverse functions, including AI tools, life assistant services, utilities, camera activation, quick payments, and custom scenarios created via the Scene Assistant. A new AI Favorites feature with a standalone AI key allows users to set the AI key as the default shortcut for instantly accessing frequently used functions, significantly boosting favoriting efficiency.

The Meizu Note 16 offers a flagship-tier battery experience with its 6600mAh ultra-large capacity, the largest ever in Meizu’s lineup. It supports all-day, all-scenario usage and pairs with 40W wired fast charging to minimize battery anxiety.

Powered by the 6600mAh super large battery, the Meizu Note 16 achieves up to 48 days of standby time, 50.5 hours of continuous calls, 15 hours of TikTok video scrolling, 13.1 hours of WeChat video calls, and 26 hours of local video playback. It is truly a battery powerhouse.
The Meizu Note 16 debuts the new Instant Smooth Engine and passes Meizu Labs’ five-year durability test, ensuring smooth performance even after 5 years of use.

Hardware-wise, Meizu Note 16 features the UNISOC T8200 Flyme-tuned full-performance chipset with up to 12GB (+12GB) extended memory for enhanced efficiency and seamless operation.

For durability, the Meizu Note 16 adopts a reinforced Titans Metal frame, built to withstand 1,000+ lab reliability tests, 500,000 interface durability cycles, and 480 hours of high-temperature/high-humidity stress. It also earns Swiss SGS five-star drop resistance certification, handling accidental impacts with ease.

Meanwhile, the Meizu Note 16 has passed IP65-rated dust and water resistance testing, achieving daily-life multi-scenario water resistance. It effectively prevents dust ingress and safeguards against rain, snow, and casual splashes.
The Meizu Note 16 features an octagonal rounded-corner lens design, seamlessly bridging Zaojing ceiling art with modern technological aesthetics. This innovation achieves a millennia-spanning harmony between ancient artistry and contemporary innovation, showcasing the timeless elegance of classical architecture. The device is visually striking but also enduringly elegant.

The Meizu Note 16 offers a 75.77mm body width for comfortable grip even with its large screen, enhanced by a 2.5D micro-curved front and 3D quad-curved back, significantly improving overall handling comfort.

In terms of body colors, the device is available in vermilion, rock black, and snow jade white. The vermilion edition features China’s first-ever reflective textured material, delivering a premium and class-defying visual experience.

The Meizu Note 16 is equipped with a 6.78-inch FHD+ eye-care LCD display, utilizing DC dimming technology to eliminate screen flickering. It has earned the TLC Low-Risk Comfort Eye Protection Certification for reduced eye strain during prolonged binge-watching sessions. With a 120Hz refresh rate for ultra-smooth interactions and a peak brightness of 1050 nits, the screen remains vivid and legible even under direct sunlight.

At the event, Meizu officially unveiled the Flyme AIOS 2 operating system. As the world enters the AI-powered era marked by large-scale models, Flyme has undergone a complete overhaul from 0 to 1, while the number “2” signifies Meizu’s accelerated journey toward making AI accessible to everyone, ushering in a new milestone of universal AI adoption.

Meizu announced at the new product launch event that the Flyme Auto smart cockpit system has exceeded 1 million users, and reached 1,033,666 users as of May 13.

Over two years since its launch, Flyme Auto now supports 23 models across brands like Lynk & Co, Galaxy, and Geely, making it the most widely adopted smart cockpit system. It is actively expanding partnerships with domestic and international automotive brands, with Flyme Auto-equipped vehicles already selling overseas.

Meizu is the smartphone brand of DreamSmart Group, which carries AI eco-products in three product areas, which are smartphones, XR and smart cars. With deep technological expertise in multiple industries, DreamSmart is recognized as a leader in smart ecosystems.

Moving forward, Meizu will accelerate global expansion of its integrated AI ecosystem through product innovation, globalization, and open partnerships.

 

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Portland General Electric declares dividend

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PORTLAND, Ore., July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The board of directors of Portland General Electric Company (NYSE: POR) declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.55125 per share.

The company’s dividend is evaluated based on capital requirements and financial performance. PGE targets a dividend payout ratio of 60 to 70% over the long term.

The quarterly dividend is payable on or before October 15, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 25, 2026.

About Portland General Electric Company
Portland General Electric (NYSE: POR) is an integrated energy company that generates, transmits and distributes electricity to nearly 960,000 customers serving an area of approximately 2 million Oregonians. Since 1889, Portland General Electric (PGE) has been powering economies, delivering safe, affordable and reliable electricity while working to transform energy systems to meet evolving customer needs. PGE continues to make progress towards emissions reduction targets, and customers have set the standard for prioritizing clean energy with the No. 1 voluntary renewable energy program in the country. PGE is ranked a top ten utility in the 2025 Forrester U.S. Customer Experience Index. In 2025, PGE employees and retirees volunteered over 18,300 hours to more than 400 nonprofits organizations. Through the PGE Foundation, along with corporate contributions and the employee matching gift program, more than $5 million was directed to charitable organizations supporting economic growth and community resilience across our service area. For information: portlandgeneral.com/news.

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There can be no assurance that future dividends will be declared. The declaration of future dividends is subject to approval of our board of directors and various risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: our cash flow and cash needs; the timing or amount of dividends paid; the timing or outcome of various legal and regulatory actions; changes in the Company’s business strategy; increases in capital expenditures; changes in capital and credit market conditions, including volatility of equity markets as well as changes in PGE’s credit ratings and outlook on such credit ratings restrictions on the payment of dividends under existing or future financing arrangements; changes in tax laws relating to corporate dividends; deterioration in our financial condition or results, and those risks, uncertainties, and other factors identified from time-to-time in our filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. These reports are available through the EDGAR system free-of-charge on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov and on the Company’s website, investors.portlandgeneral.com. Investors should not rely unduly on any forward-looking statements. The Company assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or other factors.

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Care Career Announces Acquisition of MAS Medical Staffing, Completing Its First Acquisition Phase and Expanding Annual Revenue Beyond $150 Million, with a Path to Exceed a Quarter Billion by the End of 2026 Through Additional Acquisitions and Organic Growth

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WOODBRIDGE, N.J., July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Care Career, a rapidly growing healthcare workforce technology organization, today announced the acquisition of MAS Medical Staffing, one of the Northeast’s leading healthcare workforce organizations. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

The acquisition represents Care Career’s seventh strategic acquisition in the past 24 months, further strengthening the company’s position as one of the largest healthcare workforce organizations in the United States while accelerating its strategy to redefine the future of healthcare workforce management through artificial intelligence, enterprise technology, and workforce innovation.

MAS Medical Staffing has built an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality workforce solutions through strong client relationships, exceptional clinician engagement, and deep regional expertise throughout the Northeastern United States. The acquisition significantly expands Care Career’s geographic footprint while broadening its access to healthcare professionals, client relationships, workforce data, and regional market intelligence.

Care Career is building a technology-enabled workforce ecosystem powered by its AI-powered workforce platform, where every acquisition contributes not only additional market presence, but also expanded data, enhanced artificial intelligence capabilities, digital innovation, and operational scale that continuously improve the experience for clients and clinicians alike. As the platform grows, every clinician engagement, client interaction, credential, placement, and workforce trend strengthens the intelligence of Career’s technology, creating a continuously improving ecosystem designed to deliver faster, smarter, and more effective workforce solutions.

The acquisition also brings MAS Medical Staffing’s MAESTRA® engagement technology, along with its client relationships and clinician network, directly onto Career’s AI-powered workforce platform. MAESTRA’s scheduling, credentialing, and communication capabilities will be integrated into Care Career’s existing technology stack, further enhancing clinician engagement across onboarding, scheduling, and career management while providing healthcare organizations with greater workforce visibility and operational efficiency.

“Our vision is to build the AI-powered infrastructure that modernizes healthcare workforce management,” said Siva Konatham, Group President and Chief Executive Officer of Care Career. “Under my leadership, Care Career is focused on transforming a fragmented, labor-intensive industry into a data-driven, technology-enabled ecosystem that improves speed, efficiency, and workforce visibility for healthcare providers. Each acquisition strengthens our platform intelligence, expands our scale, and enhances our margin potential. By integrating advanced analytics, AI automation, and digital engagement tools, we are not just growing revenue—we are building a smarter, more scalable model positioned to lead the next era of healthcare workforce solutions.”

The combined organization will leverage expanded recruiting resources, centralized credentialing, advanced workforce analytics, AI-enabled automation, and digital engagement technologies—all powered by Care Career’s AI-powered workforce platform—to deliver broader recruiting capabilities, faster response times, enhanced workforce insights, and expanded national coverage. Clinicians will benefit from a seamless digital experience that simplifies every stage of their careers—from job discovery and credentialing to onboarding, scheduling, communication, and long-term career development.

With seven strategic acquisitions completed in less than two years, representing the first round of acquisitions now totaling more than $150 million in annual revenue, Care Career has rapidly expanded its national presence while executing a disciplined growth strategy focused on technology integration, operational excellence, and workforce innovation. The company has also signed additional Letters of Intent with other entities with expected close dates in the third quarter of 2026. Upon completion of these transactions, coupled with organic growth, Care Career expects consolidated annual revenue to exceed a quarter of a billion dollars by the end of 2026.

The addition of MAS Medical Staffing further strengthens the organization’s ability to serve healthcare systems, hospitals, long-term care providers, outpatient facilities, and other healthcare organizations across an increasingly diverse geographic footprint.

“The healthcare workforce industry is entering a new era where technology, artificial intelligence, and data-driven decision-making will define the market leaders,” Konatham added. “Every acquisition we complete expands the intelligence of our AI-powered workforce platform, enhances the value we deliver to our clients, and creates more opportunities for clinicians. We believe the combination of exceptional people, innovative technology, and strategic scale positions Care Career to lead the next generation of healthcare workforce solutions.”

About Care Career

Care Career is a technology-enabled healthcare workforce solutions company dedicated to transforming how healthcare organizations recruit, engage, credential, deploy, and retain clinical talent. Powered by its proprietary AI-powered workforce platform and supported by advanced artificial intelligence, enterprise technology, and workforce analytics, Care Career is building an intelligent healthcare workforce ecosystem that connects providers and clinicians more efficiently while improving workforce performance, operational effectiveness, and patient care. Following seven strategic acquisitions over the past 24 months the first round of acquisitions totaling more than $150 million in annual revenue and with additional signed LOIs under contract expected to complete shortly, positioning the company to surpass a quarter of a billion dollars in consolidated annual revenue by the end of 2026, Care Career has become one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing healthcare workforce organizations, serving healthcare providers and clinicians across the United States.

About MAS Medical Staffing

MAS Medical Staffing is a premier healthcare workforce organization recognized for exceptional service, strong client partnerships, and a commitment to connecting healthcare professionals with rewarding career opportunities. With an established presence throughout the Northeastern United States, MAS Medical Staffing has earned a reputation for quality, responsiveness, and delivering workforce solutions that help healthcare providers meet their evolving workforce needs while supporting clinicians throughout every stage of their careers.

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PointsKash Demonstrates How Businesses Can Build on Bitcoin Without Burdening the Blockchain

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As industry debate surrounding Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP-110) intensifies, PointsKash unveils an architecture designed to work regardless of the proposal’s outcome.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As the global Bitcoin community debates Bitcoin Improvement Proposal 110 (BIP-110) and the future of data stored on the Bitcoin blockchain, PointsKash, Inc. today announced that its next-generation kiosk infrastructure was intentionally designed to operate efficiently under any outcome of the proposal.

Rather than storing operational data directly on the Bitcoin blockchain, PointsKash utilizes a layered architecture that combines Bitcoin‘s unmatched security with modern decentralized communications technology. Every transaction, machine event, system update, and operational record generated across the PointsKash network is cryptographically verified, securely maintained off-chain, and anchored to the Bitcoin blockchain through a single immutable cryptographic proof.

This approach allows thousands of operational events to be permanently verified while utilizing only a minimal amount of blockchain data.

As discussion surrounding BIP-110 has intensified across the digital asset industry, PointsKash believes the debate does not require choosing between innovation and responsible blockchain stewardship.

“The industry has been debating whether businesses can build meaningful applications on Bitcoin without unnecessarily consuming blockchain space,” said Michael Herron, Chief Executive Officer of PointsKash. “We believe we’ve demonstrated that the answer is yes. Bitcoin provides the world’s most trusted immutable timestamp and security layer, while higher-volume operational data belongs on technologies specifically designed to manage it. By combining both, we’ve built an architecture that is scalable, transparent, and future-ready regardless of how the BIP-110 discussion ultimately evolves.”

The company’s infrastructure assigns every kiosk its own unique cryptographic identity, allowing each machine to securely authenticate every transaction and operational event. Those records are then independently verifiable through cryptographic proofs while remaining resistant to alteration or manipulation—even by PointsKash itself.

According to the company, this architecture delivers several significant advantages:

Mathematically verifiable transaction records for regulators, banking partners, auditors, and enterprise customers.Improved network reliability, allowing kiosks to continue operating during temporary connectivity interruptions without losing transaction history.Enhanced cybersecurity, with every machine maintaining its own authenticated identity and secure communications.A scalable blockchain architecture that minimizes on-chain data while preserving complete auditability.

Bitcoin was created to provide trust, security, and permanence—not to become a storage system for every piece of application data,” Herron added. “Our philosophy has always been simple: use Bitcoin for what it does better than anyone else—creating immutable proof that records have never been altered—and leverage modern decentralized technologies for everything else. We believe that’s the future of enterprise blockchain infrastructure.”

PointsKash believes this architecture positions the company among a new generation of fintech innovators utilizing Bitcoin as a secure trust layer while developing scalable financial applications for enterprise deployment.

The technology also establishes the foundation for future blockchain-based financial products currently under development, including enhanced digital audit capabilities, verifiable financial records, enterprise licensing opportunities, and next-generation digital asset infrastructure.

As the Bitcoin ecosystem continues to mature, PointsKash believes its technology demonstrates that responsible innovation and blockchain scalability can successfully coexist—providing enterprise organizations with the confidence to build on Bitcoin without contributing unnecessary data to the network.

About PointsKash, Inc.

PointsKash, Inc. is a financial technology company developing an integrated ecosystem of AI-enabled self-service financial centers, digital banking, digital payment solutions, cryptocurrency services, loyalty rewards, enterprise merchant technologies, and mobile financial applications. Through proprietary software, Artificial Intelligence, and strategic partnerships, PointsKash is building innovative financial solutions designed to empower consumers, merchants, and enterprise organizations throughout North America.

For more information, visit www.pointskash.com.

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