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IBM and the USTA Introduce New AI-Powered Fan Experiences for 2026 US Open

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NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — IBM (NYSE: IBM) and the United States Tennis Association (USTA) today announced new and enhanced AI-powered fan features coming to USOpen.org and the US Open app for this year’s tournament. Three new, enhanced AI-powered innovations are designed to help fans cut through the noise, stay closer to the action and experience the US Open in a more personalized way than ever.  Since 1992, IBM and the USTA have brought some of the most advanced digital experiences in sports to more than 14 million global tennis fans annually.

This year’s tournament comes at a time when audience demand for AI-powered features is gaining momentum, as accuracy, not speed, shapes the digital sports experience. According to a new global survey also out today from Morning Consult and commissioned by IBM, 91% of global tennis fans surveyed use sports apps during events, with high trust (64%) in AI-powered sports content.

At the heart of this year’s experience is the all-new Live Updates homepage — a smarter, more personalized way for fans to follow the action that matters most to them. Fans can prioritize their favorite players and quickly zero in on the matches, insights and stories they care about most.

A new Serve Quality metric puts a whole new spin on how fans watch serves. Available across all 254 singles matches, the AI-powered tool uses advanced limb-tracking technology developed with IBM Bob to help analyze the precise mechanics of every serve – with 21 data points across the body and racquet, tracked 50 times per second. That means everything from wrist flex to the transfer of energy from a player’s legs through their torso is captured, generating roughly 1.2 billion data points over the course of the tournament. The continuous stream of live data — including efficiency, accuracy, consistency and ball toss — is managed by IBM Confluent. The result: a Serve Quality score generated in near real-time, giving fans a new way to understand what makes a great serve great.  

Also new this year, Key Moments takes the popular live Likelihood to Win feature a step further, helping fans understand not just who’s winning – but why. Available for all singles matches, Likelihood to Win calculates each player’s probability of victory using an AI-powered analysis of current and historical statistics, expert opinion and match momentum. Key Moments provides additional, richer information, to summarize the swings, turning points and momentum shifts that change each match in an instant.

The enhanced Match Chat acts as an interactive companion throughout each match, letting fans ask questions in their own words to get instant, conversational answers.   Some responses now go beyond text, bringing in relevant photos and video to add even more context. Match Chat, powered by watsonx Orchestrate, draws on an expanded mix of live match data, analysis and historical information. A collection of AI agents and fit-for-purpose models trained in the USTA’s editorial style and the language of tennis make responses feel right at home on the court.

“Our work with IBM this year has been game-changing, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in digital fan engagement,” said Brian Ryerson, Senior Director, Digital Strategy, USTA. “By leveraging their AI capabilities, we’re delivering new, innovative, and highly personalized content and insights to our millions of fans worldwide, while significantly enhancing our ability to tell compelling stories throughout every match of the US Open.”

“Our partnership with the USTA continues to redefine digital sports experiences,” said Jonathan Adashek, Senior Vice President, Chief Global Affairs Officer at IBM. “We can take millions of live data points streaming from the court and automatically route them into workflows that deliver usable insights in minutes and hours. These capabilities of Confluent, Bob and other IBM technologies help deliver a more intelligent experience, drawing greater value from data and changing the game for the US Open.”

The 2026 US Open runs from August 23 – September 13. Explore these IBM technologies and more by visiting USOpen.org and/or the US Open app available in the Apple and Android app stores on all mobile devices.

About IBM
IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. Thousands of governments and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM’s hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM’s breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM’s long-standing commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service. Visit www.ibm.com for more information.

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Reolink Kicks Off the Holiday Season with Deals Up to 40% Off During Black Friday and Cyber Monday

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Early Black Friday offers begin Nov. 12, followed by nearly three weeks of savings on award-winning security cameras, video doorbells, floodlight cameras and systems

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Reolink, a global leader in innovative security solutions for home and business, is helping shoppers save on smart security this holiday season with nearly three weeks of Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotions.

Early Black Friday deals run Nov. 12-18 with up to 26% off popular security cameras and systems such as the Argus 4 Pro + Solar Panel, Argus MagiCam 2-Pack, Duo 3 WiFi, RLC-843A, and the RLK8-800V4 PoE surveillance system.

From Nov. 19–30, as Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales officially kick off, shoppers can save up to 40% off select products across Reolink’s lineup, including the newly launched OMVI 2i Ultra and OMVI X16 PoE, plus smart video doorbells, floodlight cameras, panoramic cameras, and solar-powered cameras.

With more packages arriving, more time spent traveling and more families gathered at home, the holidays are a natural time for consumers to rethink their security. The limited-time savings give consumers an opportunity to upgrade their security, or gift it, with Reolink’s easy-to-use technology, designed to provide greater control, visibility, and peace of mind without monthly subscription fees.

Argus PT Ultra + Solar Panel – $99.99 (40% off $166.99) Nov. 19–30: This 4K wireless pan-and-tilt camera runs on battery and solar power and includes built-in spotlights, delivering wide coverage without wiring. Now under $100, it’s an easy way to add flexible protection to yards, gardens, and other hard-to-wire areas.

Video Doorbell WiFi – $89.99 (40% off $149.99) Nov. 19–30:  This 5MP (2K+) wired video doorbell captures sharp doorstep detail day and night, with free smart person, vehicle, animal and package detection for more accurate alerts. Two-way audio and Quick Replies make it easy to greet guests or direct delivery drivers from anywhere, while dual-band Wi-Fi keeps live views smooth.

OMVI 2i Ultra – $159.99 (30% off $229.99) Nov. 19–30: The newest addition to Reolink’s award-winning OMVI Series puts a 4K wide-view camera and a 3K pan-tilt camera into a single wire-free, solar-powered design. With SyncTrack, the wide-view camera keeps the full scene in frame while the pan-tilt camera follows a detected target up close, making it easy to cover driveways, yards, and side spaces where running power isn’t practical.

OMVI X16 PoE – $475.99 (30% off $679.99) Nov. 19–30: OMVI X16 PoE is Reolink’s flagship triple-lens panoramic-PTZ security camera. It pairs a 16MP dual-lens panoramic camera with a 180° ultra-wide view and an 8MP pan-tilt-zoom lens with up to 16x optical zoom and its high resolution and powerful zoom offer high-quality imagery and coverage. With Synchronized Smart Tracking, the PTZ lens locks on to motion and follows it in close-up, even beyond the panoramic view, while homeowners keep the bigger picture on one screen.

Solar Floodlight Cam – $89.99 (25% off $119.99) Nov. 19–30: Built for areas where traditional wiring is difficult, the Solar Floodlight Cam combines security monitoring and powerful illumination in one flexible solution. Its solar-powered design makes it easy to bring added visibility and protection to driveways, backyards, and other hard-to-wire outdoor spaces.

Argus MagiCam – $49.99 (23% off $64.99) Nov. 19–30: The Argus MagiCam is a compact, power-efficient wireless camera designed for flexible indoor and outdoor use. Its wire-free design and easy installation make it ideal for renters and homeowners alike, while its magnetic mounting system lets users easily place and reposition security coverage where they need it most. At under $50, it also makes a practical stocking stuffer.

Battery Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) – $119.99 (20% off $149.99) Nov. 19–30: This 2K 4MP battery-powered Wi-Fi video doorbell with smart detection helps homeowners see who’s at the door and keep an eye on holiday deliveries, with simple wire-free installation and advanced battery life compared to previous generation, delivering up to 10 months of power on a single charge.

More Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals (Nov. 19–30): Additional savings include the Elite Floodlight WiFi for $173.99 (40% off $289.99), TrackFlex Floodlight WiFi for $184.99 (40% off $309.99), Duo 3 PoE for $137.99 (40% off $229.99),  OMVI 3i PoE for $219.99 (37% off $349.99) and OMVI 3i WiFi for $229.99 (34% off $349.99).

Reolink’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday offers are available Nov. 12–30 through Amazon and the Reolink Website Store. From flexible wire-free cameras to complete PoE security systems, this year’s lineup gives homeowners more ways to upgrade their security setup, or check someone off their gift list, with advanced protection at a reduced price.

About Reolink:

Reolink offers smart security solutions for homes and businesses, aiming for a seamless security experience with its wide range of products. Trusted by millions of users globally and available in over 5,000 stores through leading retailers worldwide, Reolink provides video surveillance and protection, standing out for its commitment to innovation in security technology. Learn more at Reolink.com.

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Introducing SoLo Alpha, America’s Highest-Returning Account

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At 16% annualized returns or more based on historical performance, SoLo Alpha expands SoLo Funds into a financial ecosystem centered on ‘Making Gains’.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SoLo Funds, the financial intelligence ecosystem for everyone, today announced the launch of SoLo Alpha, a high-return investment account delivering an average return of 16% annualized returns or more based on historical performance, offering the most significant returns of any retail account in America*. Provided through SoLo Cooperative, Inc., a member-owned cooperative with SoLo Protection which guarantees against negative returns, SoLo Alpha’s innovation is powered by the personal asset class through an entirely new financial construct which Solo Funds has been perfecting over the past 8 years. SoLo Alpha is designed to give all Americans an opportunity to grow their money and their impact. Members deposit funds and choose an investment approach that programmatically allocates their capital to qualifying personal loans. As borrowers repay, members earn returns. Each portfolio is optimized using SoLo Score, SoLo Funds’ proprietary risk intelligence built from eight years of repayment data and more than $2 billion in transactions.

Unlike traditional wealth-building products that require substantial capital, specialized financial knowledge or access to private investment networks, SoLo Alpha is designed to make meaningful returns available to all consumers. Americans are facing a growing economic crisis as their wealth is eroded by underperforming financial products, speculative investment options and the concentration of AI-driven gains among those who already own capital. The rapid expansion of DIY trading, online betting and prediction markets threatens to widen this divide, leaving many households unable to build wealth or even keep pace with rising costs. SoLo Alpha aims to provide a better solution by giving Americans access to real return and an opportunity to grow their money. SoLo Alpha offers an average return of 16% annualized returns or more based on historical performance, approximately three times the rates offered by leading high-return savings accounts and other nationally available retail return products*. The return is derived by SoLo Funds’s historical construct of the personal loan asset class and its ability to derisk it as scale; not stock-market performance, cryptocurrency speculation or promotional interest rates.

“SoLo Alpha is built to make your money work harder, delivering an average of 16% annualized returns or more based on historical performance of a proven financial solution,” said Travis Holoway, CEO and Co-Founder of SoLo Funds. “It gives consumers a smarter way to pursue stronger returns and accelerate their financial growth than any other product on the market today.”

Since its founding in 2018, SoLo Funds has facilitated over $2 billion in transactions, funded more than 2 million loans and empowered a community of nearly 3 million members. Members have earned more than $75 million by providing capital to people, demonstrating at scale that financial returns can be accessible.

SoLo Funds’ journey has evolved to reveal what has always driven its innovation: a financial intelligence ecosystem powered by advanced underwriting and the rapid movement of capital. This infrastructure creates measurable advantages and stronger returns across a growing suite of solutions for every class. With every member “Making Gains,” SoLo is proving that an inclusive financial system can scale efficiently and outperform one built to exclude.

About SoLo Funds

SoLo Funds is America’s highest-returning financial intelligence company where its members are making gains. Built around a real-time intelligence engine, SoLo Funds is a single platform where members lend, borrow, bank, and earn. Founded in 2018 by Travis Holoway and Rodney Williams, SoLo turns millions of transactions into smarter decisions, member savings, superior returns, and real-time insight. SoLo is proof that a financial system built to include everyone can outperform one built to exclude them. return, capital and intelligence for everyone. Learn more at solofunds.com.

1″ / “highest-returning” claim based on comparison of SoLo Alpha average trailing 12-month returns against published national average and top nationally available annualized returns for high-return savings accounts, money market accounts, certificates of deposit, U.S. Treasury securities, and comparable retail return products as of September 25, 2026. National average savings annualized returns of 0.38% per FDIC National Rates and Rate Caps (as of August 17, 2026); top nationally available high-return savings annualized returns of 4.00% to 4.50% and top CD annualized returns of 4.50% to 5.00% per Bankrate, NerdWallet, and Fortune rate surveys (as of September 25, 2026). Average annualized returns based on trailing 12-month performance data for strategies utilizing borrowers with a SoLo Score of 55+. Returns vary by strategy, deposit timing, and utilization rate. SoLo Alpha returns are variable, based on personal loan strategy performance, and are not guaranteed beyond the SoLo Protection no-negative-return floor. SoLo Alpha is not a bank deposit product. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

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“Couples Therapy has a Plus One” at HLTH: Dr. Orna Guralnik and OurRitual CEO David Pruwer to Explore AI in Therapy at HLTH 2026

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The Couples Therapy star and OurRitual’s CEO will discuss what AI can offer couples, where its limits lie, and why human connection remains essential

NEW YORK, Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Dr. Orna Guralnik, PsyD, star of the award-winning docuseries Couples Therapy and Founding Clinical Advisor at OurRitual, and David Pruwer, PhD, CEO and Co-Founder of OurRitual, will take the stage at HLTH 2026 in Las Vegas on November 15 for “Couples Therapy has a Plus One.”

Turning to AI for relationship support has become normal. Relationship advice was the fastest-growing AI use in Harvard Business Review’s 2026 study, climbing from 38th to 7th place in a year, and tens of millions now turn to AI when relationships get hard. Many see it as a neutral third party.

That candor is an opportunity, but where does AI strengthen the work of a skilled Expert, and where does it risk standing in for human connection, or even doing harm by simply agreeing with whoever is typing? The speakers will unpack what couples share with AI and where the line between support and substitution sits. They will also explore how employers can expand access to relationship support during difficult life transitions.

Pruwer will discuss OurRitual’s blended care model, which pairs Expert sessions with Ora, the AI in its app, to make relationship support more accessible and continuous. Early data suggests AI adds to human support rather than replacing it: members who used Ora in their first month attended about 30% more Expert sessions over the next 90 days than those who didn’t. AI may have earned a seat in the room, but it takes a human to hold a relationship together.

“After decades of sitting with couples, I know a breakthrough in the clinic can fade by the following week. The habits of the mind and the defenses we develop over the years can be stubborn,” said Dr. Guralnik. “I believe it is possible for certain AI techniques to be designed to help couples hold on to what matters, extending what they discovered in session into their week, helping them overcome the force of repression. That’s what piqued my interest in the way OurRitual approaches using AI.”

“We can now offer support at a scale unimaginable a few years ago, and we need to be just as ambitious about understanding its impact,” said Pruwer. “That means looking at what happens between two people after the session ends or the app closes. Access and outcomes have to advance together.”

Session details

Sunday, November 15, 2026, 2:00–2:30 p.m. PT, Velocity Stage

About OurRitual

OurRitual matches couples and individuals with a relationship Expert for 40-minute video sessions, with guided exercises and Ora, the AI guide in its app, between sessions. It partners with employers and healthcare organizations. Learn more at ourritual.com.

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