TEMECULA, Calif., Sep 26, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Publishers Newswire (PNW), an online news publisher covering books, music, indie film, and software launched in 2004, announced today its latest semi-annual “books to bookmark” list for third quarter (Q3) of 2026, highlighting 10 new and interesting “great reads” from small publishers based in North America. These newly published books are often overlooked due to not coming from major traditional N.Y. book publishers.

“This quarter we saw a great mix of fiction, family and parenting, memoirs, and financial topics,” says PNW editor and publisher, Christopher Laird Simmons, who has worked in the publishing world since the late ‘70s, and is also CEO of the website’s parent company, NEOTROPE. “Even with the economic struggles this year, books continue to be one of the best forms of affordable entertainment.”

TEN BOOKS WORTH A LOOK FOR Q3 2026:

(alphabetical order by book title)

:: CALLING OUT THE SHADOWS: A FATHER’S STAND AGAINST THE CURRENT
What happens when silence protects the wrong person? That’s a core question at the heart of “Calling Out the Shadows: A Father’s Stand Against the Current” (ISBN: 979-8995335115) by author Neal Winsomer. “Calling Out the Shadows” is at once a memoir, a manual and a father’s story. It documents one man’s decision to respond to chaos with clarity, to meet secrecy with transparency and to choose love over anger for his daughter’s sake. The book chronicles 10 years of contested co-parenting across 999 documented hours of writing.

:: INTO THE HEART OF THE FOREST: A JOURNEY TO LOVE
When Ani Lalazarian changed careers in 2020, leaving the fashion world to become an energy healer, breathwork facilitator and spiritual guide, she held tight to one conviction: that children and adults all carry a special light within them - they simply need the tools to find it. Her debut picture book, “Into the Heart of the Forest: A Journey to Love” (ISBN: 979-8218897246), is a gorgeously illustrated adventure story that brings those tools directly to the page. It’s more than a bedtime story. It’s a doorway into emotional resilience, courage and nervous system awareness - and an invitation back home to yourself, to love, to your center.

:: PITCH BLACK: THE BEST BLACK ADS OF THE PAST 50+ YEARS
A new book by advertising luminary, Mark Robinson, “Pitch Black: The best Black ads of the past 50+ years” (ISBN: 978-1736621585), is destined to challenge what you think you know about American business, fashion and culture. “Pitch Black,” chronicles a pivotal chapter in America’s Civil Rights movement. The advertising images and messages contained in this comprehensive coffee table book chronicle a previously unrecorded chapter in the history of American business, fashion and culture, revealing how advertising created by Black people and for Black people became one of the most effective tools of the Civil Rights movement, changing the world’s perception of Black America.

:: RINGS OF SATURN: ENEMY WITHIN
Author, pilot and flight instructor David Brandon’s new book, “Rings of Saturn: Enemy Within” (ISBN: 978-1834380247) is a military science fiction novel. The book launches into a cultural moment marked by renewed global interest in UAP (Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena), government transparency discussions, and science fiction storytelling inspired by aerospace and extraterrestrial themes. Brandon’s novel is inspired by long-circulated online narratives surrounding secret space program theories, including the Solar Warden secret space program theories, reimagined through a military science fiction lens that blends psychological tension, romance, and speculative aerospace technology.

:: SPACES BETWEEN THE NILE AND THE TRUE NORTH: NEGOTIATING EGYPTIAN-CANADIAN CULTURAL FUSION
In his new memoir, “Spaces between the Nile and the True North: Negotiating Egyptian-Canadian Cultural Fusion” (ISBN: 978-1834381282), author Mohsen Rifaat reflects on a life shaped by migration, cultural change, and the search for belonging. Blending personal memories with historical insight, the book follows his journey from British-occupied and revolutionary Egypt to a new life in Canada. Illustrated with Rifaat’s own watercolors, sketches, photographs, and personal memorabilia, the memoir offers readers both a visual and literary record of a life lived across continents.

:: THE FEELING YOU CANNOT ADMIT: FOR THE PARENT WHO CANNOT LOVE FREELY AND THE CHILD WHO GREW UP KNOWING IT
Author, teacher, and coach Shaffa has published “The Feeling You Cannot Admit: For the Parent Who Cannot Love Freely and the Child Who Grew Up Knowing It” (ISBN: 979-8996214310), to directly name and address the specific, targeted, and bewildering feeling some parents carry toward a particular child. The one that coexists with genuine love in ways that make no logical sense, and has lived, until now, in complete silence. Unlike every comparable title in the parenting and healing space, the book does not name the feeling for the reader. It gives the reader the psychological safety, the honest framework, the scientific grounding, and the spiritual wisdom to name her own experience in her own language for the very first time.

:: THE OTHER BACH: THE MYSTERIOUS MAGDALENA WILCKE
Dr. Martin W. B. Jarvis OAM CM, Ph.D., has published a new historical novel titled “The Other Bach: The Mysterious Magdalena Wilcke” (ISBN 978-1834380001), which explores the life of Johann Sebastian Bach’s second wife, Anna Magdalena Wilcke. The book blends historical fiction with Jarvis’s long-standing interest in eighteenth-century music manuscripts and forensic document analysis. It focuses on Magdalena’s background as a professional musician before her marriage to Bach in 1721, and considers her proximity to the creative and musical work of the Bach household.

:: TWO DRAMATIC LIVES
A romantic suspense novel written by Dave Roseman, “Two Dramatic Lives” (ISBN: 978-1662979927) is set against an international backdrop of exotic locations, clandestine operations, hidden agendas, intrigue, and emotional conflict. “Two Dramatic Lives” blends romantic suspense, espionage, and psychological drama into a story where every choice carries consequences - and a mistake might be fatal. Romantic suspense, emotionally driven fiction, women’s fiction, and espionage thrillers, are blended, delivering both heart-pounding danger and deeply human emotion. In real life, Roseman has been described in the CIA’s highest career commendation as, “CIA’s secret weapon.”

:: WHAT REMAINS AFTER
The new novel by Pauline J. Grabia, “What Remains After” (ISBN: 978-1834384511) is a literary psychological suspense story that examines the lasting impact of childhood trauma, the fragility of memory, and the difficult path toward forgiveness and survival. Originally conceived as a short story, “What Remains After” evolved into a full-length novel through a deeply personal and cathartic writing process. While not autobiographical, Grabia draws from lived experiences and the stories of others to shape a narrative that speaks to both the devastation of abuse and the possibility of grace and healing.

:: WHO GETS YOUR PASSWORDS? THESENIORTECHIE GUIDE TO DIGITAL ESTATE PLANNING
Millions of Americans have prepared wills, named beneficiaries, and organized their financial records, but many have overlooked a critical question: What happens to their email accounts, online banking, digital photos, passwords, and other digital assets when they die? TheSeniorTechie founder Paul Wilczynski addresses that growing problem in his new book, “Who Gets Your Passwords? TheSeniorTechie Guide To Digital Estate Planning” (ISBN:‎ 979-8995501725). The book is intended not only for individuals and families but also as a practical resource that can support conversations between clients and the professionals who help them prepare wills, trusts, and estate plans. Wilczynski believes digital estate planning should become a routine part of the broader estate planning process.

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To learn more about these and other great reads you’ve never heard about, visit: https://publishersnewswire.com/book-news/

ABOUT PUBLISHERS NEWSWIRE:

Publishers Newswire™ (PNW) is an online publication founded in 2004, covering books and publishing, music and software news. Publishers Newswire does not endorse, “recommend,” or review any of the book titles mentioned, and the specific books mentioned are for informational purpose only. No fee or other consideration was paid for inclusion in this list. PNW is a publication of Neotrope®.

ABOUT NEOTROPE:

Neotrope® has been in the publishing business since the late 1970s, when then teenage founder Christopher Simmons published first “The Comic Collectors Comic Checklist” sold at the San Diego Comic-Con. The company went on to publish “The Galaxy of Fandom” a two-issue entertainment magazine, and later “The Adama Journal” a fanzine for “Battlestar Galactica.” In 1982, “The Unicorn Hunters Guidebook” was featured in Playboy magazine. In 1987, a fanzine for “Star Trek: The Next Generation” called “Galaxy Class” launched. In 2008, the company published “FRACTOPIA” a coffee table art book by Simmons (ISBN: 978-0971055506; Neotrope Press).

The company publishing unit was originally called Silver Unicorn Graphics (S.U. Graphics and Marketing), became Mindset Press in 1987 and Neotrope Press in 1997.

The company is also a leader in online advertising and marketing, public relations, music/video and multimedia. Neotrope is based in the Southern California wine country of Temecula. Neotrope® is a registered trademark in the U.S. and Europe. The company celebrated its 40th anniversary Jan. 2023.

Christopher Laird Simmons has been a working journalist since 1984 when he sold his first article to POLYPHONY magazine. Later writing for diverse pubs including Computer Player, Digital Imaging, Micro Publishing News, Spazz, the Graphic Artist’s Guild newspaper, among many others. He has been widely interviewed on topics related to technology, marketing, health and entertainment.

Learn more about Neotrope at: https://neotrope.com/ (website under reconstruction).

NOTE: NEOTROPE does not publish any of the “books to bookmark” mentioned in this press release nor represent any author or publisher in an agency capacity. For questions about any of the books mentioned contact the author or publisher directly and not this website.

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Sep 24, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group LLC (Atlantic Bay) joined nearly 1,800 volunteers at Norfolk Scope Arena on September 18 for Roc Solid Foundation's inaugural Ready Bag Rally. In less than two hours, volunteers packed 16,000 Ready Bags to support families navigating a childhood cancer diagnosis. The rally was Roc Solid's first Ready Bag packing event of this scale, bringing families, corporate partners and community members together around the nonprofit's goal of reaching every child diagnosed with cancer in the United States.

Ready Bags are provided to families near the time of a child's diagnosis, when an unexpected hospital stay can leave them without basic necessities. Each bag includes toiletries, a blanket, a journal, chargers and other contents informed by feedback from families and hospitals. Roc Solid set its rally goal at 16,000 bags to match the approximate number of U.S. children diagnosed with cancer annually.

At the rally, Atlantic Bay CEO Brian Holland and his family joined Eric Newman, Roc Solid's Founder and Chief Play Officer, along with other longtime supporters to pack the final five bags.

"Atlantic Bay has truly believed in our Ready Bag program from the beginning," said Newman, himself a childhood cancer survivor. "They've been with us every step of the way, and we wouldn't be where we are today, working toward reaching every family in the United States, without their support."

"Roc Solid has a way of turning an incredibly difficult moment for a family into one where they know people are standing beside them," Holland said. "We believed in what Eric was building from the beginning, and seeing 16,000 bags packed in one room shows just how far that vision has come."

Atlantic Bay's longstanding support for the Ready Bag program began in 2018, when Holland attended a Roc Solid fundraiser and heard a mother share her family's experience with childhood cancer. At the time, Roc Solid was distributing only a few hundred Ready Bags annually. Holland made a long-term commitment to the program, which has grown each year with the support of Atlantic Bay and other partners. Last year, Roc Solid distributed about 5,500 bags in collaboration with 230 children's hospitals nationwide.

Support Roc Solid Foundation's promise that no family will fight pediatric cancer alone: rocsolidfoundation.org/rbr-donate

About Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group

Founded in 1996, Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group LLC is a privately held, full-service mortgage lender headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Atlantic Bay offers a wide range of residential mortgage products, including conventional, FHA, VA, USDA and jumbo loans, serving homebuyers and homeowners across multiple states. Known for its customer-first culture and commitment to service excellence, Atlantic Bay combines local lending expertise with innovative technology to deliver a personalized mortgage experience. The company is consistently recognized as a top workplace and is deeply committed to giving back to the communities it serves through charitable initiatives and partnerships. To learn more, visit https://www.atlanticbay.com/.

Atlantic Bay Mortgage Group L.L.C. NMLS #72043 (nmlsconsumeraccess.org) provides Equal Employment Opportunities and is an Equal Opportunity Lender located at 600 Lynnhaven Parkway Suite 100 Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23452.

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ATLANTA, Ga., Sep 23, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Strategic Benefits Advisors, Inc. (SBA) has been recognized by the Atlanta Business Chronicle as one of Atlanta's largest employee benefits and compensation companies of 2026. This is the eighth consecutive year SBA has made the Chronicle's annual list highlighting benefits consultants and brokers. Even as the number of benefits consultants and brokers in Atlanta fell 17% in 2026, according to the Chronicle, SBA held its position and is ensuring readiness for growth with the recent addition of Operations and People Development Officer Kendra Jeffreys.

Jeffreys joined SBA in April to lead the design and scaling of the internal systems, processes and talent infrastructure that support SBA's growth. On the operational side, she guides how SBA deploys AI and automation to improve efficiency while maintaining the judgment, accuracy and client stewardship central to its consulting approach. She also oversees the recruiting, onboarding and leadership development programs that help SBA attract and grow talent.

"The contraction in Atlanta's benefits consulting market reflects a broader period of consolidation across the industry," said SBA Founding Principal Mindy Zatto. "Against that backdrop, SBA has continued to grow because our clients across the country value experienced, independent consultants who stay close to the work and can help them navigate increasingly complex benefits decisions. That kind of continuity matters, especially when the market around you is changing."

"As SBA grows, we also have to be deliberate about how we build the firm behind the client work," Zatto added. "Kendra is the right person to help us strengthen the systems, processes and talent development practices that support our people today and position SBA for thoughtful, sustainable growth."

Jeffreys brings more than 20 years of experience in organizational effectiveness, enterprise transformation, project management and people development. Before joining SBA, she held senior operational leadership roles with national and global organizations, where she led large-scale transformation initiatives, systems implementations, process improvement efforts and staff development programs. She earned her master's degree in public health from Georgia State University and her bachelor's degree in cultural anthropology from Emory University.

About Strategic Benefits Advisors:

Strategic Benefits Advisors, Inc. (SBA) is an independent, full-service employee benefits consulting firm focused on creatively and effectively solving complex benefits issues for clients ranging from 1,000 to over 300,000 employees. Founded in 2002, SBA provides practical consulting recommendations and expert implementation of solutions for all types of employee benefits programs, including retirement, health and welfare, financial wellness and employee recognition. With an average of more than 20 years in the field, SBA's team of actuaries, consultants and systems specialists is among the most experienced in the industry. For more information, visit https://www.sba-inc.com/.

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HONG KONG, Sep 23, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TopMediai today announced an upgrade to its AI Music Creation Studio. AI music generation remains at the center of the content-creation platform, while the updated workflow carries a song into cover production, language adaptation, music video creation, and artwork for release and promotion.

Writing the song is one job. Getting it ready for an audience is another. After the audio is finished, creators may still need a different vocal version, localized lyrics, a music video, a vertical clip, cover art, and a poster. Those pieces often end up in separate tools and separate project folders. The upgrade is designed to keep more of that work connected to the track that started it.

MUSIC GENERATION REMAINS THE CORE

The AI music generator is still the starting point. A creator can describe a musical idea or enter lyrics, then generate a complete song with melody, arrangement, and vocals. Instrumental tracks, background music, beats, and soundtracks can begin the same way. Prompts can set the mood, tempo, style, or instruments without requiring a finished composition beforehand.

The first result does not have to be the final one. Add Vocal and Extend modes give creators room to keep working on the music itself, whether that means adding a sung part or developing a promising section into a longer piece. This matters to the larger studio idea: the product is not treating a generated song as a disposable draft. It is treating the song as the center of the project.

ONE SONG, MORE WAYS TO RELEASE IT

Once the track is in place, the same project can branch in several directions. An AI cover can explore a different vocal character when the source material is cleared for use. Translation and dubbing tools can help prepare a localized version for another language. These are not presented as replacements for the original song; they are ways to adapt it for a particular listener, market, or format.

For the visual side, a finished track can move into the TopMediai AI Music Video Maker. Creators can upload audio, use a song made in TopMediai, or select one from their history. After a visual style and character are chosen, the tool builds a storyboard around the music's mood, tempo, and rhythm. Individual scenes can be previewed and regenerated before the video is completed.

That workflow can produce a full music video, a lyric video, or a shorter social clip. The supporting visual tools also cover the quieter pieces of a release: a cover image that reads clearly as a thumbnail and promotional artwork that can introduce the song before or after launch. Not every track needs every asset. The point is that creators can make the ones the release actually calls for without rebuilding the project from scratch.

TopMediai also plans to launch the AI Dance MV Challenge in October 2026.

A STUDIO BUILT AROUND THE TRACK

A solo musician may write the song, choose its visual direction, and prepare the posts that introduce it. A small creative team may divide the same jobs among several people. In either case, the awkward part is often the handoff: finding the right audio again, matching a new visual to the final mix, or making sure a translated version still belongs to the same release. The updated AI Music Creation Studio puts those decisions around one central track.

The workflow can be used for an original single, podcast theme, game soundtrack, advertising concept, personal song, or a short-form video. Each project can stop at the point that makes sense. A podcast theme may need only the audio and a cover image. A song release may continue through localization, a full video, and several promotional cuts.

Plans do not carry the same generation limits, export options, or usage rights. Before putting a track into an advertisement, a monetized video, client work, or another commercial release, creators should review the current license shown on the relevant product page.

Learn more: https://www.topmediai.com/app/ai-music/

Music video workflow: https://www.topmediai.com/app/ai-music-video-maker/

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NEW YORK, N.Y., Sep 23, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- HitPaw, a leading provider of AI-powered creative tools, today announced the release of HitPaw FotorPea V5.7.0, featuring Pro Look, a new AI Recompose tool that automatically refines photo composition for more balanced, professional-looking results. This update also adds Beautify for one-click facial enhancement and updates some key AI models, making it easier for users to bring out the best in everyday photos with greater speed and precision.

WHAT'S NEW IN HITPAW FOTORPEA V5.7.0

1. Pro Look with AI Recompose

HitPaw FotorPea introduces Pro Look, powered by AI Recompose, to fix awkward framing, adjust subject placement and shooting angle, and make photos look professionally recomposed.

Key Benefits: One click is all it takes to give your photo a professionally recomposed look-no advanced editing skills needed.

2. One-Click Beautify for Natural Portraits

The new Beautify feature enhances portraits with one click, offering styles like Cinematic and Silky to smooth minor imperfections while keeping facial details natural.

Key Benefits: Quickly smooth away small imperfections and bring out a fresh, polished look while keeping your natural features intact.

3. HD Output for Photo Restoration

FotorPea V5.7.0 helps you get more clarity from restored photos. Turn on HD Enhancement to bring back sharper details, clearer faces, and a higher-quality finish.

Key Benefits: Delivers clearer, more detailed restored images, even when repairing old photos or small faces.

4. Smarter Auto Portrait Model

The upgraded Auto Portrait model delivers clearer images, richer textures, and better facial similarity, while minimizing large color blocks and artificial-looking faces. Small or distant faces also appear more natural and refined.

Key benefit: Bring blurry faces back to life while keeping them recognizable.

5. Next-Level AI Realism

AI-enhanced photos can look overly artificial or lose fine facial details. FotorPea V5.7.0 improves facial consistency, clarity, and texture while reducing the AI look. It also adds 1X, 2X, 3X, and 4X super-resolution options for flexible enhancement.

Key benefit: Gives users greater control over enhancement strength while delivering more realistic and detailed results.

ABOUT HITPAW FOTORPEA

HitPaw FotorPea is HitPaw's all-in-one AI tool for image enhancement, restoration, editing, and generation. It helps users improve image quality, restore photos, create images, and enhance portraits with tools including Pro Look and Beautify.

COMPATIBILITY AND PRICING

HitPaw FotorPea is compatible with Windows 11/10/8/7 (64-bit) and macOS 10.15 and above. Pricing starts at $22.39/Month for Windows and $25.59/Month for Mac.

For its Autumn Sale, HitPaw is offering up to 50% off Yearly and Lifetime plans for a limited time.

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ABOUT HITPAW

HitPaw develops AI-powered solutions for photo, video, and audio creation. With advanced technology and easy-to-use tools, HitPaw helps creators enhance their content, streamline creative workflows, and bring their ideas to life.

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STUDIO CITY, Calif., Sep 23, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Kord Fire Protection is sharing guidance for California facility owners, engineers, contractors and fire protection professionals on inspection, testing and maintenance considerations for private fire hydrants and underground fire service piping.

Fire hydrants and underground piping form an essential connection between a property's water supply and systems including fire sprinklers, standpipes and fire pumps. Although much of this infrastructure remains out of sight during normal building operations, its condition can directly affect available water flow and pressure during an emergency.

The 2025 California Fire Code requires private fire service mains and appurtenances to be installed in accordance with NFPA 24 as amended by California. The code also requires private fire service mains and water tanks to be periodically inspected, tested and maintained. Private fire hydrants are identified for annual inspection and flow testing, while fire service main piping is subject to periodic inspection and five-year flow testing requirements.

Hydrant flow testing provides information about the available water supply under flowing conditions. During testing, technicians evaluate factors such as static pressure, residual pressure and water flow while observing the hydrant and associated equipment for operational deficiencies.

Specialized equipment can help manage the significant volumes of water released during these tests and support more controlled collection of field measurements. Kord Fire Protection technicians use professional hydrant flow-testing equipment, including equipment manufactured by Hose Monster, during applicable field testing operations.

Testing can also reveal issues extending beyond the hydrant itself. Unexpected pressure loss, restricted flow, valve problems, debris, corrosion or other performance changes can indicate conditions within underground piping or the larger water-supply arrangement that warrant additional evaluation.

From Darius Kordabadi, CEO of Kord Fire Protection, he gives out this guidance about the topic: "Fire hydrants and underground piping are easy to overlook because much of the system is either outside the building or below ground. Testing gives facility teams actual performance data and helps identify conditions that may not be visible during a routine walkthrough."

Underground fire service work can include new installations, flushing, hydrostatic and acceptance testing, repairs, valve work, hydrant service and coordination with fire pumps and other water-based systems. Requirements vary based on the property, system configuration, local jurisdiction and Authority Having Jurisdiction.

Fire pumps are particularly dependent on a reliable water supply. Facilities evaluating hydrants or underground mains may also need to consider how available flow and pressure affect fire pump performance and the systems supplied by the pump. Additional information on fire pump inspection and testing is available at: https://kordfire.com/fire-pump/

Kord Electric also provides resources and services related to commercial and industrial electrical infrastructure, including systems that support critical building operations. More information is available at: https://kordelectric.com/

Kord Fire Protection also maintains resources covering water-based fire protection systems and related testing. Information for Australian facilities is available at: https://kordfire.com.au/

For California facility owners, maintaining accurate inspection and testing records is an important part of managing private fire protection infrastructure. Hydrants, underground mains, valves, fire pumps and connected systems should be evaluated as parts of the same water-delivery network rather than isolated pieces of equipment.

ABOUT KORD FIRE PROTECTION

Kord Fire Protection provides fire and life safety inspection, testing, maintenance, repair and installation services for commercial, industrial and institutional properties. Its work includes fire sprinkler systems, fire pumps, hydrants, underground fire service piping, alarms, extinguishers and specialized suppression systems.

Learn more: https://kordfire.com/

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LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sep 23, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Fonelora Inc. today announced the launch of Fonelora Go, a mobile location simulation app for compatible iPhone, iPad, and Android devices, together with Fonelora Location Changer V2.0.0, the latest version of its Windows and Mac desktop software.

The V2.0.0 update adds a Pokémon GO game map, resource search and filtering, multi-stop route planning, PoGo Route support, and Portuguese language support. Fonelora Go extends key location-changing, route simulation, joystick, and route-management capabilities to compatible mobile devices.

"Users often need to switch between different tools when searching for locations, reviewing map resources, and setting up simulated routes," said Frank Kong, CEO of Fonelora Inc. "By combining location tools, route planning, and movement controls into a more unified workflow, we aim to make location management more direct and convenient."

CORE FEATURES OF FONELORA LOCATION CHANGER

Fonelora Location Changer is a location simulation tool for iOS and Android devices. Through Windows or Mac, users can change virtual locations, simulate movement between multiple points, control movement with a joystick, and manage GPX routes, history, and favorites.

Compatible devices can use core features without requiring iPhone jailbreak or Android root access. For location-based gaming scenarios, the software provides Cooldown Timer, Realistic Mode, and Game Mode to support more controlled location changes and simulated movement.

Key features include:

* Location Change and Jump Teleport: Move a device's virtual location to selected destinations.

* Multi-Spot Movement: Create simulated routes between multiple locations.

* Joystick Control: Adjust movement direction and speed in real time.

* GPX Route Support: Import and export compatible GPX files for customized routes.

* History and Favorites: Quickly access saved locations and destinations.

Fonelora Location Changer Product information: https://www.fonelora.com/location-changer/

NEW POKÉMON GO GAME MAP AND ROUTE FEATURES IN V2.0.0

Fonelora Location Changer V2.0.0 introduces an integrated Pokémon GO game map on desktop, allowing users to view available game-related resources and apply selected locations or routes to supported location simulation workflows.

New features include:

* Game Map Resources: View Pokémon, Raid, Max Battle, Gym, PokéStop, Route, and Quest resources.

* Advanced Search and Filtering: Search Pokémon data by name, Pokédex number, CP, IV, and level, including an IV 100 filter.

* Resource Details: Review Pokémon information, Raid and Max Battle data, quest requirements, rewards, route distance, and estimated expiration times.

* Multi-Stop Route Planning: Build routes directly from selected map points.

* PoGo Route Support: Apply available Pokémon GO Routes to supported route simulation workflows.

Game map availability may vary by location, and some data may be delayed, incomplete, or temporarily unavailable.

FONELORA GO FOR MOBILE

Fonelora Go brings location simulation directly to compatible mobile devices. After setup, users can manage location changes, route simulation, joystick movement, GPX routes, history, and favorites without maintaining a continuous connection to a computer.

The app supports flexible location management for social, privacy, and LBS gaming scenarios, including Pokémon GO and Monster Hunter Now.

Key mobile features include:

* Global Location Change: Set a virtual location to selected destinations.

* Route Simulation: Simulate movement between two points or along multi-point routes.

* Joystick Control: Adjust movement direction in real time; compatible Android devices can use a floating joystick after permission is granted.

* GPX, History, and Favorites: Import GPX routes and access saved locations.

* Android-to-iOS Location Control: Connect compatible Android devices to iPhone or iPad over Bluetooth and control simulated location after setup.

Installation and setup requirements may vary by platform, and certain iOS workflows may require an initial desktop configuration.

SYSTEM, LANGUAGE AND PRICING

Fonelora Location Changer supports Windows 10, Windows 11, macOS 10.15 or later, iOS 7.0 or later, and Android 5.0 or later. Fonelora Go supports iOS/iPadOS 13 or later and Android 9.0 or later.

Both products support seven interface languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, and Portuguese.

Fonelora Location Changer plans start at $9.99 per month for desktop-based location changing and route simulation, while users seeking additional capabilities, including Fonelora Go, Pokémon GO game map resources, and other Pro features, can choose a Pro plan starting at $14.99 per month. Fonelora offers monthly, quarterly, annual, and lifetime plans, with lifetime plans including free lifetime software upgrades.

As part of the launch, Fonelora is offering 20% off eligible plans with coupon code NEWS20OFF. The offer applies to all qualifying plans except the Basic monthly plan and the Pro one-device monthly plan.

Product information: https://www.fonelora.com/location-changer/

Purchase information: https://www.fonelora.com/location-changer/buy.htm

ABOUT FONELORA

Fonelora Inc. develops device management and location simulation tools designed to make mobile workflows easier to use. Its products include Fonelora Location Changer and Fonelora Go, covering desktop and mobile location changing, route simulation, GPX management, and location-based gaming workflows.

More information: https://www.fonelora.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FoneloraLocationChanger

Discord: https://discord.gg/pYbdWGT6Af

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RALEIGH, N.C., Sep 23, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Sokal, a full-service automotive advertising agency headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., today announced its expansion to more than ten OEM-certified partnerships, adding Stellantis and Nissan to its existing certifications with Kia, Mazda, Subaru, Hyundai, Acura, and INFINITI. Sokal is also now the largest advertising agency located within the Triangle, with over 150 advertising professionals in the area.

The new certifications give dealerships across the Stellantis family of brands and Nissan direct access to Sokal's manufacturer-approved marketing solutions, aligned with each brand's digital standards. This new partnership will speed time to market, simplify co-op reimbursement, and keep the customer journey consistent from OEM messaging down to the local dealer level.

"Adding Stellantis and Nissan to our roster is an incredible milestone for our team," said Emma Voice, the Director of OEM Partnerships at Sokal. "By bringing our signature white-glove service and commitment to success to the certified programs, we empower dealers to trust us so they can leave marketing complexities behind and focus their energy on closing leads and selling cars."

Sokal's certified capabilities are delivered through its full in-house team and include:

* Digital Advertising: Paid search, paid social, programmatic display, retargeting, and connected TV/OTT campaigns built around each OEM's brand standards and each dealer's local goals.

* Momentum Websites: Custom, responsive dealer websites, built with Sokal's Dealer Draft website builder, that maintain OEM brand compliance while adding personalized experiences, mobile optimization, inventory integrations, and enhanced data protection.

* SEO: In-house automotive SEO built on proprietary tools designed to improve dealer rankings and outrank local competitors.

* Creative & Production: Full in-house creative team and production studio, from video and digital content to traditional print and radio, tailored to each dealer.

With Stellantis and Nissan now added to its roster, Sokal further cements its position as a full-service agency for dealers across 13 major OEM programs, eliminating the need to piece together multiple vendors to stay compliant with manufacturer standards while still getting co-op reimbursement.

The announcement comes as Sokal was also recently recognized among the largest advertising agencies in the Raleigh-Durham area by the Triangle Business Journal, showing the agency's continued growth as a full-service partner to automotive dealers nationwide. With now over 150 advertising professionals located in the Triangle area, Sokal is excited to keep expanding and providing best-in-class advertising to its automotive clients.

Dealers interested in Sokal's OEM-certified partnership programs can learn more at gosokal.com.

About Sokal

Founded in 2003, Sokal is a full-service automotive advertising agency headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., with a multi-market footprint across the U.S. Sokal is recognized for recurring certifications with major OEM programs including Kia, Acura, Mazda, Subaru, Hyundai, INFINITI, Stellantis, and Nissan, and is constantly growing. The agency employs more than 150 professionals delivering digitally integrated and traditional marketing services. This includes custom creative, website design, SEO, paid media, CTV, and media buying for automotive clients nationwide. Learn more at https://gosokal.com/.

News Source: SOKAL

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SEATTLE, Wash., Sep 23, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Friday Harbor, an AI pre-underwriting platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, today announced expanded support for investor loans, including debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) loans.

The new capability builds on Friday Harbor's recently launched non-qualified mortgage support at a time when non-QM loans account for more than one in 10 mortgage originations and investor-focused products make up a significant share of that market. In August, asset-based, fix-and-flip and DSCR loans represented more than 35% of non-QM production, according to Optimal Blue.

Unlike traditional mortgages, DSCR loans qualify borrowers primarily on a property's rental income rather than personal income or tax returns. Their specialized guidelines can make these loans time-consuming and difficult for loan officers who do not work with them every day, forcing them to stop and consult an underwriter or other specialist when questions arise.

Friday Harbor reviews leases, appraisal-based rent schedules, property information, borrower and entity documentation and other deal details against applicable program guidelines before underwriting, giving loan officers the guidance they need to work through those scenarios themselves.

"DSCR loans can be a great opportunity for lenders, but they are difficult to scale when only a small number of people in the organization know how to structure them," said Theo Ellis, founder and CEO of Friday Harbor. "By putting that expertise in originators' hands earlier, Friday Harbor gives more of them the confidence to evaluate these deals, work through questions and compete for a growing share of the market."

For more information about Friday Harbor's AI pre-underwriting capabilities, visit https://fridayharbor.ai.

About Friday Harbor

Friday Harbor is an AI pre-underwriting platform that helps lenders identify and resolve potential issues earlier in the origination process. By analyzing borrower documents, appraisals and income calculations against investor guidelines and lender overlays, the platform helps teams deliver cleaner files, achieve fewer underwriting touches and improve individual productivity. For more information, visit https://fridayharbor.ai/.

News Source: Friday Harbor

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WESTMINSTER, Colo., Sep 22, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Industry Group (TIG) and the Kiosk Manufacturer Association (KMA) today highlighted recent work on accessibility, artificial intelligence, payments and self-service technology.

The TIG/KMA Accessibility Committee met with the U.S. Access Board on Sept. 15 to discuss how accessibility must evolve as customer transactions increasingly span kiosks, touchscreens, payment terminals, mobile phones, QR codes, voice interfaces, AI systems, identity verification and human support.

The principle is straightforward: accessibility follows the transaction, not just the device.

"In the past, it was possible to isolate a kiosk or payment terminal and treat it as the accessibility question," said Craig Allen Keefner, executive director of the Kiosk Manufacturer Association and CEO of The Industry Group. "Today, the question is whether a customer can independently and privately complete the transaction: arrive, reach equipment, identify the service, operate the interface, pay, receive service, get help and finish."

Discussion included EV charging, self-service retail, smart vending, lockers, parking, drive-thru systems, payment and government-service workflows. The committee emphasized that conversational AI, voice, gesture, mobile apps, QR codes and biometrics can expand access, but should not become the only route a customer can use to complete a transaction.

TIG also noted market activity across its self-service and restaurant-technology coverage. Canopee Tech, a Miami-based quick-service restaurant technology company, appointed Bruno LO-RE as chairman and president alongside founder and CEO Thibaud Denolle. The company reports deployment across thousands of North American restaurant locations and plans to accelerate international growth.

For Fall 2026, TIG and KMA updated supporter, trade-show, targeted-email and market-intelligence programs for companies planning 2027 initiatives. TIGER 2027 will launch during NRF New York in January, expanding from a one-time report into a year-round intelligence offering with implementation analysis, quarterly updates and analyst access.

Learn more: https://kioskindustry.org/tig-fall-2026-pricing/

TIG and KMA will also participate in the Automated Retail & Kiosk Innovation Show (ARKI), Dec. 14-16, 2026, at Loews Miami Beach. The event covers kiosks, smart vending, self-checkout, payments, digital signage, AI and unattended retail. TIG/KMA will exhibit at booth 39. Qualified end users may use code INDUSTRY20 for 20% off the stated registration rate.

Learn more: https://kioskindustry.org/arki-event-in-florida/

ABOUT THE INDUSTRY GROUP AND KIOSK MANUFACTURER ASSOCIATION

TIG and KMA provide research, market intelligence, and insights across self-service, kiosks, payments, digital signage, accessibility, and automated retail.

News Source: The Industry Group

Related link: https://industrygroup.org/

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sep 22, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Industrial SalesLeads tracking for August 2026 identified 184 capital projects where packaging equipment is a procurement opportunity or where the operating company is a packaging manufacturer. Spanning more than 30 states and Canadian provinces, these projects range from single-facility equipment upgrades to multi-billion-dollar campus construction, with 20 projects valued at $100 million or more and 137 in planning and design, representing procurement conversations yet to be won.

The 184 projects break into 181 leads with packaging equipment flagged in project opportunity alerts. They define a deep and actionable pipeline for packaging equipment suppliers across the U.S. and Canadian manufacturing sector.

The following are selected highlights on new Packaging industry construction.

Packaging - By Industry Segment

* General Manufacturing - 140 New Projects

* Food & Beverage Processing - 25 New Projects

* Packaging Manufacturers - 9 New Projects

* Pharmaceutical / Cannabis Processing - 7 New Projects

* Distribution & Logistics - 2 New Projects

* Refrigerated Facilities - 1 New Project

Packaging - By Project Scope/Activity

* Equipment Upgrades - 115 New Projects

* Renovations - 73 New Projects

* Expansions - 71 New Projects

* New Construction - 41 New Projects

* Relocations - 16 New Projects

Packaging - By Project Stage

* Planning/Design - 137 New Projects

* Approval - 36 New Projects

* Conceptual - 11 New Projects

Packaging - By Project Value

> $100 Million - 20 New Projects

$25 - 100 Million - 27 New Projects

$10 - 25 Million - 38 New Projects

$5 - 10 Million - 28 New Projects

$1 - 5 Million - 27 New Projects

< $1 Million - 4 New Projects

Packaging - By Project Location (Top 10 States)

* Ohio - 12

* New York - 12

* Pennsylvania - 11

* California - 10

* Indiana - 10

* Massachusetts - 8

* Wisconsin - 8

* Alabama - 7

* North Carolina - 7

* Tennessee - 7

LARGEST PLANNED PROJECT

During the month of August, our research team identified 20 new packaging-adjacent industrial facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more.

The largest project is owned by SpaceX, who is planning to invest $17 billion for the construction of a 100 million sf manufacturing, processing, and warehouse campus in GEORGETOWN, TX. Packaging equipment is flagged as a procurement opportunity for the project. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

Top 10 Tracked Packaging-Adjacent Projects

TEXAS:
Aerospace company is planning to invest $17 billion for the construction of a 100 million sf manufacturing, processing, and warehouse campus in GEORGETOWN, TX. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

CONNECTICUT:
Submarine mfr. is planning to invest $5 billion for the expansion, renovation, and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing complex in GROTON, CT. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

OREGON:
Semiconductor equipment mfr. is planning to invest $1.5 billion for the expansion of their manufacturing campus in TUALATIN, OR by 210,000 sf. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

COLORADO:
Tobacco products processor is planning to invest $1.2 billion for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their processing facility in AURORA, CO. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

NORTH CAROLINA:
Wire and cable mfr. is planning to invest $1 billion for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in CLAREMONT, NC. Completion is slated for 2028.

ARIZONA:
Industrial gas mfr. is planning to invest $1 billion for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their processing complex in PHOENIX, AZ. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

INDIANA:
Construction equipment mfr. is planning to invest $890 million for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facility in LAFAYETTE, IN. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

OHIO:
Pharmaceutical company is planning to invest $750 million for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their manufacturing facilities in BLUE ASH, OH and HAMILTON, OH.

OREGON:
Biotechnology company is planning to invest $750 million for the expansion of their processing and manufacturing campus in HILLSBORO, OR. Completion is slated for 2031.

OHIO:
Sterilization products manufacturer and services company is planning to invest $600 million for the construction of a 600,000 sf processing and distribution campus in SANFORD, NC. Completion is slated for late 2028.

About Industrial SalesLeads, Inc.

Since 1959, Industrial SalesLeads, based in Jacksonville, FL is a leader in delivering industrial capital project intelligence and prospecting services for sales and marketing teams to ensure a predictable and scalable pipeline. Our Industrial Market Intelligence, IMI, identifies timely insights on companies planning significant capital investments such as new construction, expansion, relocation, equipment modernization and plant closings in industrial facilities.

Each month, our team provides hundreds of industrial reports within a variety of industries.

Website: https://www.salesleadsinc.com/
Blog: https://www.salesleadsinc.com/blog/

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LOWELL, Mass., Sep 21, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Lowell Chamber Orchestra (LCO) announces "The Sound of Belonging," its eighth season, a series of programs exploring how music connects us to family, culture, history and community.

At the heart of the season is the principle that has defined LCO since its founding: great music should belong to everyone. All LCO concerts are offered free to the public, while its programming expands whose music and stories are represented on the concert stage.

Seven Rabbits on a Pole - October 3

The season opens with scenes from Pasquale Tassone's opera "Seven Rabbits on a Pole," based on the drama by John C. Picardi, with a libretto by Elizabeth Searle. Through the story of an Italian immigrant family struggling to establish a life in America, the opera explores poverty, prejudice, assimilation, family and the search for home.

The Memory of Melodies - November 22

"The Memory of Melodies" explores how composers remember, borrow and transform music from the past. Melodies can survive borders, generations and political change, becoming a form of cultural inheritance that connects us to where we came from. Featuring soloists Wei Zhao on flute, guitarist Apostolos Paraskevas, violinist Krista Buckland-Reisner, and pianist Carmen Rodríguez-Peralta.

Armenia - January 31

Presented at Holy Trinity Armenian Church in Cambridge, Armenia celebrates a musical culture preserved across generations and continents. Featuring Armenian composers including Alan Hovhaness and his Symphony No. 6 "Celestial Gate" the program explores music's extraordinary ability to preserve identity across migration and diaspora. Featuring violinist Sargis Karapetyan as soloist.

Black Resilience and Jubilation - February 4

At the Berklee Performance Center, LCO traces Black musical creativity across classical music, spirituals, blues, gospel, jazz, R&B and contemporary popular music. Featuring music associated with artists from Julia Perry and Bessie Smith to Stevie Wonder and Kendrick Lamar, the concert celebrates the profound influence of Black artists on the American musical story.

Blissful Insolence - April 25

"Blissful Insolence" celebrates artists who refuse to conform. Bernstein's Serenade after Plato's "Symposium" and Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 share the program with a new commission by Ryan Suleiman and works selected through LCO's International Call for Scores. Violinist David Bernat, winner of LCO's 2026 International Young Artist Competition, appears as soloist.

Pride: A Rainbow of Repertoire - June 6

The season concludes with "Pride: A Rainbow of Repertoire," celebrating LGBTQ+ composers and artists whose contributions have helped shape musical culture, often during periods when their identities could not be openly acknowledged. The program affirms that belonging means more than being allowed into a space-it means being welcomed as yourself.

AN ORCHESTRA THAT BELONGS TO ITS COMMUNITY

Since its founding in 2019, the Lowell Chamber Orchestra has combined professional performances with contemporary music, commissions, overlooked repertoire, educational initiatives and opportunities for emerging artists and composers.

Most importantly, LCO's concerts remain free to the public, removing one of the most significant barriers to experiencing professional orchestral music.

Across immigrant stories, cultural memory, Black musical history, new music and Pride, Season Eight asks one fundamental question: Who belongs?

LCO's answer is simple: everyone.

Different histories. Different voices. Different traditions. One orchestra.

This is The Sound of Belonging.

ABOUT THE LOWELL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

Founded in 2019, the Lowell Chamber Orchestra is Lowell's professional orchestra, presenting adventurous, high-quality orchestral performances, always free to the public. Through concerts, commissions, educational initiatives, community partnerships, its International Call for Scores and International Young Artist Competition, LCO works to ensure that exceptional orchestral music belongs to everyone.

Please visit https://lowellchamberorchestra.org/

Anecdotal video (YouTube):
https://youtu.be/mGgT2Vd1Gn0

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HONG KONG, Sep 21, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- PoKeep today announced the launch of its new Pokémon GO Guide Hub, a centralized online resource designed to help Pokémon GO players find useful information and make faster in-game decisions. The hub brings together event updates, coordinate guides, calculators, gameplay explainers, product comparisons, and tutorials in a single, easy-to-navigate destination.

Pokémon GO information is often spread across individual articles, calculators, event calendars, and community platforms. PoKeep created the new hub to give players a clearer starting point, whether they are preparing for an event, evaluating a Pokémon, planning an evolution, comparing accessories, or learning how a game system works.

"Players often know what they want to do next, but finding the right information can take longer than expected," said a PoKeep spokesperson. "The Pokémon GO Guide Hub organizes common player needs by task, so visitors can move quickly from a question to a relevant guide, tool, or resource."

A PRACTICAL STARTING POINT FOR DIFFERENT PLAYER NEEDS

The new hub is organized into eight core areas:

* Coordinates: An interactive world map and regional guides help players explore popular Pokémon GO locations and copy coordinates for further use.

* Popular Pokémon: Dedicated resources cover sought-after Pokémon, evolutions, counters, shiny odds, and collection topics.

* Auto Catchers: Side-by-side information helps visitors compare devices such as Pokémon GO Plus +, DuoMon 3, 247 Dual Catcher, and Go-tcha Evolve.

* Calculators and raid tools: Players can access IV, evolution, and CP calculators, along with established third-party resources for raid counters and remote raid groups.

* Items: Guides explain how resources such as Rare Candy, XL Candy, Elite TMs, Incense, Stardust, and PokéCoins work and when they may be most useful.

* Rules and game systems: Articles cover topics including trading, Routes, Adventure Sync, type effectiveness, raids, GO Battle League, cooldown time, speed limits, and Location Error 12.

* Events: Live and upcoming event information is paired with preparation guides for Community Day, Spotlight Hour, GO Fest, Raid Hour, Raid Day, Pokémon GO Tour, Wild Area, and Max Monday.

* Videos: Tutorials from the official PoKeep YouTube channel provide visual guidance for location-related workflows and Pokémon GO topics.

The page uses task-based navigation and responsive layouts to make the information accessible on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. Instead of presenting visitors with a simple article archive, each section provides a short explanation before directing them to a deeper guide or tool.

CONNECTING LOCATION DISCOVERY WITH PRACTICAL TOOLS

The coordinates section links location discovery with two optional next steps. Visitors can copy a coordinate and use it with PoKeep Location Changer, which provides teleport, joystick, and route controls on supported systems. They can also join the PoKeep Discord community for coordinate-related help and discussion.

The hub does not position one resource as the answer to every situation. Its calculator directory includes both PoKeep tools and third-party services, allowing players to select an option based on the task they need to complete. External tools link directly to their official websites.

Players should review the applicable game terms and local requirements before using any location-changing software or third-party service.

DESIGNED TO REMAIN USEFUL AS POKÉMON GO CHANGES

Because Pokémon GO continues to introduce events, Pokémon, items, and gameplay systems, the guide hub was built as an expandable resource. Its event feed can be refreshed as schedules change, while paginated guide collections make it possible to add new resources without making the page difficult to browse.

Learn more: https://www.pokeep.com/pokemon-go-guide.html

ABOUT POKEEP

PoKeep develops location-related software and publishes practical resources for location-based games and mobile apps. Its website includes product guidance, calculators, tutorials, and articles intended to help users better understand location-based features and workflows.

More information

Website: https://www.pokeep.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pokeep.official

X (Twitter): https://x.com/PoKeep_Official

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PoKeep.Software

Discord: https://discord.gg/69G3Zkjj5w

News Source: PoKeep

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HOUSTON, Texas, Sep 21, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ViewTech Borescopes will exhibit this week at the 2026 Turbomachinery and Pump Symposia, showcasing advanced remote visual inspection solutions for pumps, compressors, turbines, and other critical rotating equipment. Among the featured technologies will be the VJ-4 3D Measurement video borescope, an inspection system that combines high-resolution imaging with 3D measurement capabilities.

From September 22-24, rotating equipment engineers and technicians will gather at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. At Booth 2834, attendees can experience the VJ-4 and see how remote visual inspection technology can provide access to internal components through small access points, helping reduce or eliminate the need for equipment disassembly.

In addition to identifying defects such as cracking, corrosion, erosion, pitting, deposits, and wear, the VJ-4 3D Measurement allows users to capture dimensional data for more accurate evaluation and documentation. By combining visual inspection with measurement capabilities, the VJ-4 can help maintenance teams streamline inspections, minimize downtime, and make more informed maintenance decisions.

"Reliable inspection data is essential for maintaining the performance and availability of rotating equipment," said Sales Consultant Chris Courtright. "The VJ-4 helps inspection teams move beyond visual assessment by providing measurement capabilities that support faster, more confident maintenance decisions."

ViewTech will also highlight its Borescope Report Maker, ODIN, for Operator Driven Inspections. The software simplifies inspection documentation and produces professional reports that help maintenance teams communicate findings, track equipment condition, and make data-driven repair decisions.

About ViewTech Borescopes

ViewTech Borescopes, a leading seller of video borescopes in North America, has equipped more than 3,000 companies since 2008. The company's VJ-3 and VJ-4 series provide advanced remote visual inspection capabilities for applications across turbomachinery, pumps, power generation, aviation, manufacturing, and heavy equipment.

Learn more: https://www.viewtech.com/

News Source: ViewTech Borescopes

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DENVER, Colo., Sep 21, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Quality Management®, the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, announced today the launch of ACES Population Testing™, which evaluates a financial institution's loan origination pipelines and servicing portfolios against its defined policies and identifies the records that warrant a reviewer's attention. The platform is built on data quality technology ACES obtained through its acquisition of BaseCap Analytics and already in production at financial institutions.

A lender selects the population it wants examined and the policies it wants applied, covering its own compliance, operational and data quality requirements across pre-funding, post-closing and servicing reviews and beyond. Lenders can author the policies themselves or draw from ACES Managed Policies, an expanding library of ACES-authored, compliance-vetted policy content. ACES Population Testing runs those policies against every record in that population, reports a pass or fail on each policy for each record and rolls the results into an overall quality score on the dashboard.

"Compliance and quality programs are under constant pressure to extend their reach without expanding their teams, and ACES Population Testing gives those departments at lenders, servicers, banks, credit unions and other financial institutions the ability to evaluate loan portfolios at the population level, identifying risk that would otherwise go unreviewed," said Trevor Gauthier, chief executive officer of ACES Quality Management. "The engine underneath ACES Population Testing has been running in production at financial institutions for years, and by bringing it under the ACES umbrella, it now becomes the natural complement to our audit technology, directing our clients' teams to the records that matter most for targeted, human-driven investigation."

ACES Population Testing operates alongside traditional sampling methodologies by directing auditors to records that a sample may not reach. From there, auditors can use ACES Quality Management & Control® software to examine the flagged records, determine if they are defects, report findings and remediate.

To learn more, visit https://www.acesquality.com/products/population-testing.

About ACES Quality Management

ACES Quality Management is the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry. The nation's most prominent lenders, servicers and financial institutions rely on ACES Quality Management & Control® Software to improve audit throughput and quality while controlling costs, including:

* Over 70% of the top 20 independent mortgage lenders;

* 8 of the top 10 loan servicers;

* 14 of the top 30 banks; and

* 7 of the top 15 credit unions in the United States.

ACES also supports multiple state housing authorities and mortgage insurers, a government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) and dozens of third-party QC service providers that collectively serve hundreds of financial institutions.

Unlike other quality control platforms, ACES Flexible Audit Technology® enables independent mortgage lenders and financial institutions to easily manage and customize the system to their specific needs, including the ability to evaluate loan risk at scale without relying on IT or outside resources. With ACES' AI-powered capabilities, audit teams can translate complexity into clear insights and accelerate performance.

Using a customer-centric approach, ACES clients get responsive support and access to our experts to maximize their investment. For more information, visit https://www.acesquality.com/ or call 1-800-858-1598.

News Source: ACES Quality Management

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NEW YORK, N.Y., Sep 18, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Ahead of the official debut of Originalive™, Luvme Hair is sharing a closer look at one of the ideas shaping its upcoming premium human hair collection: good hair should be judged by more than how soft, smooth, or shiny it feels when it is new.

First impressions matter. A wig that feels silky, moves naturally, and has a healthy-looking shine can immediately feel premium. But for Luvme Hair, the more meaningful questions often come later: How does the hair respond after washing? Does it remain easy to comb? Can it be restyled without quickly losing its natural feel? And how well does it hold up as it becomes part of everyday life?

These questions are also explored in Luvme's guide to what makes a good human hair wig, which looks beyond softness alone to consider hair integrity, construction, color, and styling performance.

WHY FIRST-DAY SOFTNESS IS ONLY THE BEGINNING

Originalive™ is being developed around a broader approach to hair quality. Rather than treating "soft hair" as the final measure of premium quality, the collection considers how the original hair is selected and processed, as well as how its desirable qualities can be maintained through repeated use.

At the foundation is carefully selected human hair with attention to cuticle alignment and lower-stress processing. Luvme's development approach is designed to preserve more of the hair's natural structure, strength, elasticity, and texture instead of relying primarily on a surface-level finish.

This distinction matters because the qualities shoppers notice on day one are only part of the ownership experience. Luvme's broader human hair wigs range already reflects the variety of textures, lengths, colors, and constructions consumers encounter; Originalive™ is intended to take the conversation further by placing greater emphasis on the condition and performance of the hair itself.

PUTTING LONG-TERM PERFORMANCE UNDER A CLOSER LOOK

One of the key areas behind Originalive™ is Long-Lasting Hair Quality.

As part of its development framework, Luvme evaluates hair through a 30-cycle standard wash-and-dry process, observing factors including shine, smoothness, and combability at different stages. The purpose is not to suggest that human hair never changes, but to examine how well desirable qualities can be maintained under repeated care.

Human hair naturally responds to water, cleansing, friction, heat, products, and maintenance habits. That is why Luvme's discussion of good human hair wig quality over time focuses on performance after washing and regular wear rather than simply measuring quality by the number of months a wig has been owned.

For Originalive™, that long-term perspective is central: the goal is for good hair to remain recognizable as good hair beyond the unboxing moment.

FROM WASH PERFORMANCE TO RESTYLING

Styling provides another test of hair quality.

Originalive™ is being developed with attention to elasticity, shape recovery, and curl retention, with time-based evaluations used to observe how styled hair responds after the initial look.

Good styling results still depend on technique and care. Luvme's guide on how to make curls last longer on human hair wigs explains how preparation, controlled heat, cooling, and product use can affect curl retention-reinforcing the idea that hair quality and proper care work together.

As Originalive™ moves closer to its official debut, Luvme Hair will continue revealing more about the collection's hair integrity, natural-looking construction, color craftsmanship, and styling performance.

The idea behind this preview is intentionally simple: good hair should not be defined by one perfect first impression. What matters is how the hair continues to look, feel, move, and respond after real life begins.

ABOUT LUVME HAIR

Luvme Hair offers human hair wigs and hair solutions across a range of textures, lengths, colors, and constructions. The brand focuses on natural-looking results, thoughtful craftsmanship, convenient wear, and hair solutions designed for everyday styling and personal expression. https://shop.luvmehair.com/

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OAKLAND, Calif., Sep 18, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- California Waste Solutions, Inc. (CWS) is approaching its 35th year as a leader in the international recycling, resource recovery and environmental infrastructure business with operations in California and Vietnam. Headquartered in Oakland, the company serves more than 343,000 customers across Oakland and San Jose and operates six Bay Area recycling facilities. Through its wholly owned subsidiary Vietnam Waste Solutions (VWS) it also manages large-scale waste infrastructure in Ho Chi Minh City.

"Approaching our 35-year milestone in business means more to us than just a number. It's a testament to what immigrant entrepreneurs can achieve if they put time and work into their passions in this country," said David Duong, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of California Waste Solutions.

David Duong founded California Waste Solutions in Oakland in 1992. The company received its first City of Oakland franchise in 1993 and has served Oakland continuously since. California Waste Solutions later expanded into San Jose while building a broader operating network around collection, processing, material recovery, customer service and the marketing of recovered commodities.

"When we started, we had eight used trucks and a family willing to work. That was it! The company is much larger today, but the responsibility and the mindset here has not changed. People count on us every week. We have to do the work safely, take care of our employees, serve our customers well, and keep finding better ways to recover materials instead of wasting them. It's a community business at the end of the day," said David Duong, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of California Waste Solutions.

California Waste Solutions now operates across two countries and manages the daily work behind municipal recycling systems that hundreds of thousands of residents and businesses rely on every week.

The scale of the company today is closely tied to David Duong's own history. After arriving in the United States as a Vietnamese refugee, Duong and his family rebuilt their lives hrough the recycling business they already knew well, beginning again in California with recovered paper, cardboard and other recyclable materials. David Duong founded California Waste Solutions in Oakland in 1992 with eight used collection trucks and spent the following decades expanding the business through municipal recycling, material recovery and environmental infrastructure in Oakland and San Jose. He later brought that experience back to Vietnam through Vietnam Waste Solutions, where the family developed large-scale waste and environmental infrastructure serving Ho Chi Minh City. His path from refugee resettlement to building environmental businesses across the United States and Vietnam is also documented in The King of Trash, a film about David Duong, the Duong family and the experiences that shaped their work across both countries.

AN "INTEGRATED MUNICIPAL SERVICE OPERATING MODEL"

California Waste Solutions provides residential recycling collection in Oakland through Oakland Recycles and in San Jose through San Jose Recycles. The company also serves commercial customers, including manufacturers, offices, retailers, restaurants and multifamily properties.

Collection was where the family business began, and it remains the part of California Waste Solutions most visible to customers. But collection is only the first step in a larger system that includes sorting, processing, material recovery, logistics and commodity marketing.

After recyclable material reaches a processing facility, mixed loads are separated into usable streams of paper, cardboard, plastics, metals and glass. The materials are then prepared to meet the specifications of mills, processors and other buyers before they can return to manufacturing facilities.

That process depends on an operating network that reaches well beyond the curb. Drivers manage collection routes. Mechanics keep trucks and processing equipment in service. Facility teams operate conveyors and sorting systems, remove unwanted material and monitor quality. Customer service employees work with residents, businesses and property managers. Supervisors coordinate people, equipment, safety requirements and daily service performance.

For a municipal recycling operator, scale matters only when the system works together as a single unit. A route completed on time can still create problems if material is poorly sorted downstream. Processing capacity has little value if equipment is unreliable. Technology adds little if employees cannot use the information it provides. California Waste Solutions has built its operating model around the connection between collection, processing, service and material recovery.

"What we've developed here at California Waste Solutions can be best described as a tightly-knit integrated municipal operating model. Waste collection and recycling is a community business and communities don't work in linear ways. People throw out different things at different times in the year, and they're not always predictable in their habits. Technologies change over time too. Three decades ago people used to throw out videotapes and cassettes; today they throw out smartphones. The nature of what you're recycling isn't always the same, but by building a system that accounts for these changes, we've been able to consistently improve the quality of our output," said David Duong, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of California Waste Solutions.

Nearly 35 years after David Duong founded California Waste Solutions, the company remains family-owned and operated, with the next generation now holding leadership responsibilities across the business. Michael Duong serves as President, Johnny Duong as Chief Operating Officer, Kristina Duong as Chief Financial Officer and Victor Duong as Executive Vice President of Public Affairs. Their roles span operations, finance, public affairs, municipal relationships and long-term planning, giving the company continuity between the business David Duong built in Oakland and the organization now operating across California and Vietnam. The leadership structure reflects years of the next generation working inside the business alongside David Duong rather than a sudden transfer of responsibility.

REINVESTING IN SAFETY, SYSTEMS AND OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE

The recycling industry has undergone enormous changes since California Waste Solutions began operating in 1992. Material streams are more complex, commodity specifications are tighter, cities expect greater visibility into service performance, and batteries and electronic devices have created new safety risks for collection vehicles and processing facilities.

California Waste Solutions has continued to reinvest in the systems behind its daily operations every year. The company has invested more than $2 million in upgrades to current operating systems designed to improve coordination, efficiency, safety and service performance across collection and processing activities during the time it has been in business.

Safety technology is another area of constant focus. California Waste Solutions is evaluating infrared cameras, smoke and heat detection systems and fire-extinguishing components for collection vehicles to improve early detection and response when batteries or other hazardous materials enter collection vehicles or processing facilities. The company is also evaluating electric and lower-emission collection vehicles as part of its longer-term fleet planning.

Inside its recycling facilities, California Waste Solutions continues to modernize sorting and processing systems while giving employees better information about material flow and equipment performance. The objective is to identify problems earlier, respond faster and improve the consistency of the operation without separating technology from the people responsible for using it.

INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS THROUGH VIETNAM WASTE SOLUTIONS

California Waste Solutions operates internationally through Vietnam Waste Solutions, its wholly owned subsidiary in Vietnam. Vietnam Waste Solutions develops and operates integrated waste management infrastructure, extending the company's experience from municipal recycling in Northern California to large-scale environmental systems serving Ho Chi Minh City.

At the center of that international operation is the Da Phuoc Integrated Solid Waste Facility (DPI) in Ho Chi Minh City. The 341-acre facility receives more than 6,500 tons of waste per day and handles approximately 2.4 million tons annually. Da Phuoc is Southeast Asia's first and only integrated solid waste facility and Vietnam's largest landfill operation. A World Bank environmental assessment has also described the Da Phuoc complex as Vietnam's largest solid waste processing complex.

Da Phuoc combines recycling and material recovery, sanitary landfill management, composting, industrial leachate and wastewater treatment, treated-water reuse, landfill-gas collection and electricity generation within one operating complex. Those systems were developed over time to manage not only where municipal waste is placed, but also what can be recovered from it and how the water and gas produced by landfill operations are controlled.

The Da Phuoc landfill dates back more than two decades. As relations between Vietnam and the United States normalized in the 1990s, Ho Chi Minh City began looking for more advanced approaches to municipal waste treatment. California Waste Solutions agreed to develop the project under a structure that gave the company ownership of the facility and required it to be built to U.S. environmental standards.

Building Da Phuoc to U.S.-standard environmental requirements meant investing in engineered liner systems, dedicated leachate and wastewater treatment, landfill-gas collection and other controls that went well beyond the cost of a conventional disposal site. For David Duong, that additional investment was essential to creating a facility designed to serve Ho Chi Minh City reliably for decades.

Da Phuoc became one of the first major catalysts for Vietnam's new energy-efficiency in an economy that is growing at nearly 8% a year.

"California Waste Solutions and Vietnam Waste Solutions became overnight pioneers in clean, renewable energy and in installing best-of-breed American and European technologies in Vietnam at the very start of the country's huge growth curve," said David Duong, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of California Waste Solutions. "Because we were using American technology and know-how we were able to effectively plan for Ho Chi Minh City's growth decades ahead of time."

Today, only one American employee remains on the ground, while the operation is run overwhelmingly by Vietnamese engineers, employees and technical personnel. Da Phuoc remains the only landfill in Vietnam developed to U.S. Subtitle D standards, according to company records, and its landfill-gas recovery and environmental systems support Vietnam's broader efforts to improve waste management and reduce greenhouse-gas emissions on the path toward net zero by 2050.

For California Waste Solutions, Vietnam Waste Solutions represented a significant expansion of the business David Duong had built in Northern California. The collection routes and material recovery facilities in Oakland and San Jose operate in a different environment from Da Phuoc, but both businesses depend on the same operating fundamentals: reliable infrastructure, material recovery, environmental controls and systems capable of performing every day at city scale. Through Vietnam Waste Solutions, that experience expanded into sanitary landfill engineering, recycling, composting, leachate and wastewater treatment, landfill-gas recovery and energy generation. Da Phuoc gave California Waste Solutions experience managing environmental infrastructure at a scale far beyond a conventional recycling operation.

Together, the California and Vietnam operations give California Waste Solutions experience across the full chain of environmental services, from neighborhood collection and material recovery to integrated waste infrastructure. That international operating footprint has become a defining part of the company as it approaches its 35th year.

A COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIP THAT GOES BEYOND COLLECTION

Long-term municipal service also requires communication outside the truck and the processing facility. Residents, property managers, schools and other institutions need clear guidance on which materials belong in recycling and which require another collection or disposal route.

California Waste Solutions produces recycling guides, multilingual communications, property-manager resources and conducts school visits and public outreach. Recent activities have included the Lakeshore Street Festival in Oakland, the Oakland Housing Authority Summer Block Party and recycling education with a local Daisy Scout troop. The company also participates in programs serving seniors, young people and multifamily communities.

"Good recycling service is not only about picking up a cart," said Michael Duong, President of California Waste Solutions. "It is also about helping people understand what belongs in that cart and why it matters. Our employees, city partners, residents and businesses are all part of the same system. The company's operations and the community which they serve are co-dependent in that way. That's why we value our place in the local community so much."

The same operating logic is behind a planned residential household battery recycling program in San Jose for 2027. California Waste Solutions is collaborating with the City of San Jose on a service intended to make household battery recycling easier while keeping batteries out of the conventional recycling stream, where damaged or improperly handled batteries can create serious fire risks.

The company's community record also extends beyond recycling education. In December 2024, David Duong committed $5 million to the scholarship fund at Fulbright University Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City through Vietnam Waste Solutions. One million dollars has been contributed, with the remaining $4 million structured as a matching commitment intended to encourage additional donations and expand financial aid for students facing financial hardship.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, a manufacturing operation established in Vietnam produced masks and hand sanitizer that were distributed in California through local governments and community organizations. Millions of units were donated, and the Duong family also sent 1,200 oxygen concentrators to hospitals in Vietnam. Other support has included Vietnamese language and culture schools, assistance for California cancer patients, humanitarian relief following Typhoon Yagi in northern Vietnam and support for the Oakland Dynamites youth football program.

These programs are separate from California Waste Solutions' municipal service work, but they reflect the company's long-term presence in the places where it operates. The business has grown across California and Vietnam, and so has the scale of the responsibilities it has chosen to take on outside its core operations.

APPROACHING 35 YEARS WITH A LARGER OPERATING FOOTPRINT

California Waste Solutions will mark its 35th anniversary in 2027. The milestone comes at a time when recycling and waste management are becoming more demanding operational businesses. Cities expect reliable service, stronger safety systems, more accurate data and continued investment in infrastructure capable of handling changing material streams.

California Waste Solutions enters its mid-thirties chapter with six Bay Area facilities and more than 343,000 customers across Oakland and San Jose. Its international operations in Vietnam extend that experience into large-scale environmental infrastructure.

The company that began in Oakland in 1992 is now responsible for a much larger system. Its future will be judged the same way its municipal work has always been judged: by whether it performs safely, consistently and over time.

ABOUT CALIFORNIA WASTE SOLUTIONS

California Waste Solutions, Inc. is a family-owned and operated recycling, resource recovery and environmental infrastructure company headquartered in Oakland, California. Founded in 1992 by David Duong, the company provides recycling collection, processing, customer service and material recovery services for residential, commercial and municipal customers in Northern California, including Oakland and San Jose. California Waste Solutions operates six Bay Area recycling facilities and serves more than 343,000 customers. The company also operates internationally through its wholly owned subsidiary, Vietnam Waste Solutions, which manages the Da Phuoc Integrated Solid Waste Facility in Ho Chi Minh City. https://www.calwaste.com/

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NEW YORK, N.Y., Sep 18, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tenorshare has just put out a detailed new guide that walks you through exactly how to transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone 18 Pro. The resource addresses common challenges with cross-platform WhatsApp transfers, including how to preserve chats and media when moving data to an already set up iPhone. It provides practical solutions to help users transfer their important WhatsApp data safely and avoid data loss during an iPhone upgrade.

"The main purpose of this guide is to offer a clear roadmap for mobile users who want to keep their messaging history intact," said a Tenorshare spokesperson. "When upgrading to iPhone 18 Pro, our goal is to help users preserve their important WhatsApp data and avoid the data loss issues that can come with device upgrades."

For those users who are looking for a direct software solution to transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone, the guide introduces Tenorshare iCareFone Transfer as the main method. This software is for those users who want to transfer WhatsApp from Android to iPhone without factory reset. As the utility is completely compatible with existing iPhone 18 Pro setup, users don't need to erase the existing iPhone data.

The app is designed to transfer WhatsApp messages from Android to iPhone securely, ensuring that text conversations, media files and attachments make their way across platforms without a hitch. iCareFone Transfer is a great choice for users who want to transfer WhatsApp chats from Android to iPhone in a complete way in a desktop-controlled environment.

The transfer process with the use of this software consists of exactly three steps:

Step 1: Connect Android Phone and iPhone to Computer.

Step 2: Backup WhatsApp data and Confirm Account Information.

Step 3: Directly transfer selected data to iPhone 18 Pro.

The guide references Move to iOS as the default option in passing for users asking how to make this transfer free of charge. But Move to iOS is typically used when you first set up your iPhone, so if your iPhone is already set up, you may need to erase it first.

Consumers can refer to the guide and choose the right way to transfer according to the state of their iPhone, whether it has been set up or still in the original factory state.

To learn more about the recommended tool and read the full guide, users can visit the iCareFone Transfer product page at: https://www.tenorshare.net/ads/icarefone-whatsapp-transfer-backup-restore-2.html or download the app at Play Store.

About Tenorshare

Founded in 2007, Tenorshare is an international software company that specializes in data management, system repair, password recovery and device transfer solutions. The company builds utilities that help smartphone and computer users secure their digital data.

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LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sep 17, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- FineVoice today announced the launch of Aunio, an end-to-end AI audio production agent designed to help anyone create professional, publish-ready audio without a dedicated audio production team.

Rather than generating individual audio assets in isolation, Aunio understands the content and context of a project and coordinates capabilities across voices, voiceovers, music, sound effects, and audio processing. Users can start from a creative idea or source material such as text, documents, audio, images, or video, then work with Aunio to develop it into polished, production-ready audio within a single, integrated workflow.

Aunio includes built-in capabilities for voice, music, sound design, and audio processing, while enabling users to create customizable, reusable, and extensible AI skills for specialized production tasks. AI skills allow users to convert their creative methods, production preferences, and recurring workflows into executable AI capabilities. Users can apply skills across projects, as well as import and share them to extend their production workflows. In this way, Aunio is designed not only to help users complete a single audio task, but also to help them build a more personalized, repeatable, and scalable audio production system over time.

Generative AI has simplified the creation of individual audio assets. Yet complete audio production still typically involves multiple tools, repeated configuration, and specialized expertise. Voiceover, background music, sound effects, audio separation, editing, and post-production are often managed as separate tasks, resulting in fragmented and time-intensive workflows. For individual creators, small production teams, and marketing departments, the challenge is not merely generating an audio clip, but delivering high-quality, consistent content within a shorter production cycle.

"Audio production involves much more than generating a single voice or sound," said the Manager at FineVoice. "It requires an understanding of the creative intent, coordination across multiple production stages, and careful integration of voices, music, sound effects, and other audio elements. With Aunio, creators have an AI audio production team working alongside them, allowing them to spend more time on their ideas and final expression while helping them turn a creative concept into a finished audio work with greater ease and efficiency."

Aunio is available today through FineVoice. Visit Aunio to learn more, or access the Aunio app to explore video, audio, and music production capabilities.

Learn more at: https://finevoice.ai/aunio

About FineVoice

FineVoice is an AI audio production platform building tools and intelligent systems for creating, transforming and refining audio. Its products bring together capabilities across voice, speech, music, and sound for creators, teams, and developers.

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LOS ANGELES, Calif., Sep 17, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cloud 9 Inn LAX officially announces the completion of its extensive property rebranding and total guest room modernizations. Completed in August 2025, the top-to-bottom transformation establishes the hotel as the premier budget-friendly gateway for travelers, sports fans, and concertgoers visiting the booming Inglewood and Greater Los Angeles entertainment hubs.

The centerpiece of the renovation is a complete, down-to-the-studs remodel of all guest bathrooms. Every bathroom has been entirely stripped and rebuilt with modern plumbing, contemporary tiling, sleek glass fixtures, and high-efficiency bright LED lighting. This intensive upgrade reflects the hotel's commitment to delivering premium comfort, cleanliness, and functionality at an accessible price point.

Complementing the physical infrastructure upgrades is a fresh, modern rebranding that aligns the hotel with the vibrant energy of the surrounding sports and entertainment district. Strategically located just minutes from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Cloud 9 Inn LAX has tailored its guest experience to cater to travelers arriving for major events at Southern California's most iconic venues.

The completely overhauled lobby at Cloud 9 Inn LAX has been transformed into a vibrant, high-energy gateway designed specifically for modern travelers, sports fans, and concertgoers. Strategic upgrades shift the focus toward guests visiting SoFi Stadium, the Intuit Dome, and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The redesign features tech-forward amenities, streamlined transit hubs, and a dynamic social atmosphere that captures the excitement of LA's premier entertainment district. Whether travelers are stopping in for a pre-game gathering, utilizing seamless airport check-ins, or unwinding after a world-class concert, this modernized space serves as the ultimate launchpad for the ultimate Los Angeles experience.

The hotel offers unparalleled proximity to the region's premier sports and entertainment destinations, including:

* SoFi Stadium, home of the Rams and Chargers and host to world-class concerts.

* Intuit Dome, the cutting-edge new home of the LA Clippers.

* Kia Forum, the legendary music and entertainment arena.

* Hollywood Park, the sprawling 300-acre sports and neighborhood retail district.

"Our complete reinvention marks an exciting new chapter for Cloud 9 Inn LAX," said the management team. "By stripping our bathrooms down to the studs and rebuilding them with premium materials, we are completely changing the expectations for airport-adjacent lodging.

"Whether you are catching an early flight from LAX, attending a championship game at SoFi Stadium, or experiencing a concert at the Intuit Dome, our reimagined hotel provides the perfect, pristine launchpad for your LA adventure."

In addition to the brand-new bathrooms and refreshed brand identity, guests will enjoy upgraded high-speed Wi-Fi, convenient airport access, and streamlined express check-in options designed for travelers on the go.

For more information, to view photos of the newly renovated property, or to book your upcoming stay, please visit the Cloud 9 Inn LAX website or contact the reservation desk.

Website: https://cloud9innlax.com/

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