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Keys® Launches in ChatGPT, Turning “I’m Locked Out” Into a Locksmith Request

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4 hours ago

October 26, 2026

The company’s Keys Locksmith integration, demonstrated live at the Yankee Security Convention, gives customers a new way to request service and connect with local locksmiths through Keys®.

NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Keys Inc. today announced that Keys Locksmith is now available in ChatGPT. Built using the Model Context Protocol (MCP), the integration connects customers’ requests for help with Keys’ locksmith service platform, giving customers a new way to request service and participating professionals a new way to reach them.

With Keys Locksmith connected, a customer can begin with a simple request: “Keys, I’m locked out of my car.” The conversation can help establish what service is needed, gather the relevant details and request quotes. The customer then continues to a secure Keys page to select a locksmith and authorize payment.

“The locksmith down the street deserves a place in the future of AI,” said Loay Jamal Alyousfi, Founder and CEO of Keys Inc. “These are skilled professionals who solve real problems for people every day. We built Keys to make that expertise easier to reach, and this integration brings that connection into the conversation.”

Keys presented the integration live to locksmiths at the 46th Annual Yankee Security Convention, held October 20–24, 2026, at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. The demonstration brought the company’s work in conversational service requests directly to the professionals who fulfill those requests.

A clearer path from a request to professional service

Keys Locksmith connects ChatGPT with tools that support the service journey, including:

Natural language requests. Customers can explain a lockout, lost key or other supported locksmith need in everyday language.Vehicle and key identification. Customers can provide vehicle details or a VIN when relevant and review available key images to help identify the key type needed.Local availability and quote requests. Keys can check coverage and send a request to eligible nearby participating locksmiths, helping customers reach multiple providers through one request.Actual quotes and useful service details. Customers can review returned pricing, included work and estimated arrival information, with estimates and their conditions identified.Control over booking and payment. Customers choose their locksmith and authorize payment on a secure Keys page. On jobs using Keys’ current authorization flow, the approved amount is held before dispatch and collected after the locksmith completes the service and submits proof.Approval of additional work. Customers can review and approve or decline proposed work beyond the original scope.Continued communication and visibility. Customers can check request and job status, access tracking information, message their assigned locksmith and request cancellation through supported workflows.

The integration brings information from Keys into the conversation while keeping the customer in control of provider selection and payment authorization.

A new way for locksmiths to reach customers

For locksmith businesses, the opportunity starts with being reachable through another place customers ask for help. Requests can carry the service type, location, vehicle information and key details needed to prepare a relevant quote. That context is designed to reduce repeated questions and help providers understand the job before traveling.

Keys® brings ChatGPT service requests directly into its locksmith network. Participating providers can review job details, submit quotes, and connect with customers through Keys. Once a customer selects a provider, the locksmith can manage the job, communication, and payment through the Keys® platform.

The ChatGPT integration extends a broader Keys platform that includes quoting, scheduling, dispatch, customer communication, invoicing, inventory management and payment tools. Together, those capabilities connect the opportunity to win a job with the work required to manage it.

“Showing Keys Locksmith live at Yankee was one of the proudest moments in our journey,” Alyousfi said. “We’ve spent years building toward this. When someone asks AI for help, a local locksmith should have a chance to answer. Seeing that vision become reality through Keys® is an incredible moment for our industry.”

Technology that connects to work in the field

Built using MCP, Keys Locksmith connects ChatGPT to Keys’ service tools and information. Keys develops and operates the integration, and participating locksmiths perform the services. ChatGPT is developed by OpenAI, an AI research and deployment company.

For Keys, the milestone advances a practical vision for AI in the skilled trades: make it easier for a customer to explain a need and for a qualified professional to respond with a service they can provide.

Customers can connect Keys Locksmith in ChatGPT to begin a service request. Locksmiths can visit Keys.app to learn more about joining the provider network. Service availability depends on location, requested service and participating provider availability.

About Keys Inc.

Keys Inc. is a technology company serving the locksmith and roadside assistance industry. Through Keys®, the company connects customers with service professionals and provides software to help locksmith businesses manage their operations. Keys received ALOA Best New Product awards in 2022 and 2023. Learn more at https://keys.app.

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America’s Largest Political Group Is Getting Its Own Election Night

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11 minutes ago

October 26, 2026

A record 45% of Americans identify with neither party. On November 3, they get the first nationally televised Election Night built around the independent voter bloc, presented by United Independents, the organization behind the Independent National Convention, in partnership with DeFiance Media.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Can the country’s largest bloc of voters turn identity into representation? Independents now make up 45% of U.S. adults, a record high in Gallup’s 2025 data, yet partisan coverage continues to dominate mainstream mediums. On November 3, one broadcast will cover the election from the Independent point of view.

Broadcast live from the National Press Club’s television studio in Washington, D.C. Election Night 2026: Independent Edition is an eight-hour program hosted by Christopher Life, founder and CEO of United Independents, and Macy Gunnell, NewsForce’s White House correspondent. DeFiance Media will be producing and streaming the broadcast.

Built on live election data from The Associated Press (AP), the program will call the national races as the returns come in. Then it goes where other broadcasts don’t: race-by-race coverage of independent candidates in consequential congressional contests, and guest conversations with the strategists and organizers behind them.

Built for the Voters Both Parties Are Chasing

Two generations of Americans have come of age as independent voters, and in 74 years of nationally televised Election Night broadcasts, not one has been built around them. This one is: national results and the balance of power, dedicated coverage of the independent candidates who could tip the next Congress, and a live chat with selected viewer questions put to the hosts and guests on air.

Open to Every Newsroom

Television pool feed. U.S. television outlets, including local stations, can carry the program live, in full or in part, separate from DeFiance Media’s full-program streaming.Social streaming. The broadcast streams through participating social media partners. Channels that want to carry it can sign up at Election2026.live.Live clips and excerpts. Newsrooms, commentators, and creators can pull portions of the program for reporting and social distribution while the broadcast is underway.

Request access through the Media & Distribution Access Form at Election2026.live.

Free and Accessible Nationwide

Going live Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026, from 6 PM- 2 AM ET. Updates, guest announcements, and viewing instructions: Election2026.live.

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Pianist Michael Weinstein Wins Best Social Media Music Collaborations at the 2026 Vega Awards

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11 minutes ago

October 26, 2026

With more than a million followers across social media, Weinstein’s piano collaborations bring together vocalists from around the world to create unique musical performances and reach new audiences.

SOUTH SALEM, N.Y., Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Pianist, entrepreneur and social media creator Michael Weinstein has been recognized at the 2026 Vega Digital Awards in the Social Media Collaboration category for his music collaboration series, Piano Sessions: Bringing Voices Together Through Music.

“I love collaborating with talented singers including building friendships that have become just as meaningful as the music itself.”

Weinstein has built a social media audience of more than a million followers across TikTok, Instagram and other platforms by sharing piano performances and collaborations with singers from around the world. His videos feature vocalists performing alongside his piano accompaniment, creating intimate musical performances that showcase each artist’s individual talent and style.

While Weinstein has spent much of his professional career building businesses and marketing consumer brands, music has always remained one of his greatest passions.

“Music has always been a huge part of my life and one of the things I enjoy most is collaborating with other musicians,” said Weinstein. “I’ve had the opportunity to work with so many incredibly talented singers and I love being able to play alongside them and create something special together. It’s also rewarding to introduce these artists to new audiences while building relationships and friendships that have become just as meaningful as the music itself.”

An accomplished pianist and keyboardist, Weinstein has collaborated with an impressive range of vocalists, including artists who have performed and recorded with Maroon 5, Sting, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Usher, Lauryn Hill and Jill Scott. He has also collaborated with standout performers from American Idol, America’s Got Talent and The Voice.

Weinstein is also planning a live concert in New York City in 2027, bringing together several of the talented vocalists featured on his social media channels for a special collaborative performance. Additional details will be announced in the coming months.

Outside of music, Weinstein is the Founder and CEO of JAM Direct, a marketing and advertising agency, and former Chief Marketing Officer of Allstar Products Group, where he was responsible for marketing some of the most successful products in “As Seen On TV” history, including the Snuggie, ShamWow and Shake Weight.

Watch Michael Weinstein’s performances here:

https://linktr.ee/mweinsteinmusic

About the Vega Digital Awards

The Vega Digital Awards is an international competition recognizing excellence in social media, digital marketing and brand strategy. Judged by the International Awards Associate (IAA), the competition honors work that demonstrates innovation, effectiveness and measurable impact across the global marketing landscape.

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Michael Weinstein, JAM Direct, 1 9146610053, mw@jamdirect.com, https://michaelweinstein.me/

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Landis+Gyr Secures Major Contract with Leading US Utility

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1 hour ago

October 26, 2026

CHAM, Switzerland and ALPHARETTA, Ga., Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Landis+Gyr Group AG (SIX: LAND), a global energy technology leader driving intelligent innovation across the grid, today announced that it has secured a major contract with a leading US investor-owned electric utility. The agreement covers more than 3 million advanced metering endpoints.

Under the agreement, Landis+Gyr will provide Revelo meters and associated network and head-end system technologies, complemented by advanced security solutions, premium support, and software maintenance and services. The deployment is expected to advance the utility’s grid modernization objectives by enhancing security, grid visibility and operational performance.

“This important win reflects the strong momentum of our Grid Edge Intelligence portfolio and the trust customers place in Landis+Gyr to support large-scale grid modernization programs. By combining advanced metering, integrated technology, security and support capabilities, we look forward to helping this utility enhance grid visibility, reliability and operational performance,” said Peter Mainz, Chief Executive Officer of Landis+Gyr.

About Landis+Gyr

Landis+Gyr is a global energy technology leader, delivering intelligent solutions that connect devices, data, and decisions across the grid. Trusted by more than 2,000 utilities worldwide, we transform traditional devices into intelligent, networked sensors, giving utilities real-time grid visibility and system control. With these combined insights, electric, gas, and water companies can anticipate demand, optimize operations, and deliver energy that’s more reliable, resilient, accessible, safe, and sustainable for everyone. For more information, please visit our website www.landisgyr.com.

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