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BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The most expensive commodity story in America right now is the one that moves everything else. On September 4, 2026 the national average price of diesel reached an all-time high of $5.85 a gallon, according to AAA, surpassing the record set in June 2022. Three days later it went higher still, to $5.9015. A year ago the same gallon cost $3.71. On the eve of the war with Iran it cost $3.76. Six months of disrupted tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and crude in the $90 range have added more than two dollars to the price of the fuel that runs freight, agriculture, construction and, less visibly, a very large share of the country's backup and off-grid electricity.

Active Companies from around the markets with current developments this week include: NOMAD Power Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMAD), Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE: GNRC), Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI), Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT), and United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI).

The market absorbing that increase is larger than most people assume. MarketsandMarkets sizes the global diesel generator market at approximately US$19.26 billion in 2026, projecting roughly US$25.61 billion by 2031 at a compound annual growth rate of about 5.9%, in a report summary published August 21, 2026. Grand View Research, measuring the category differently, puts it at about US$21.2 billion in 2026. Those figures describe equipment sales. They do not describe what it costs to run the equipment, and that is where the current dislocation lands.

Industry estimates commonly place fuel at 70% to 80% of the total lifetime operating cost of a diesel generator. If that holds even approximately, the purchase price of a generator is close to a rounding error against what its owner spends feeding it over a working life, and the line item that dominates the economics has risen by more than half in twelve months. For a business running a generator continuously rather than occasionally, that is not a procurement question. It is a margin question.

The reason the increase bites so hard is a matter of how a conventional generator works rather than how well it works. A genset supplies load directly, which means it runs whenever power is required, at whatever load is present. Running at partial load is materially less efficient than running near rated capacity, and idle capacity still burns fuel. A machine sized for a peak that occurs twice a day spends most of its hours consuming diesel to produce electricity nobody is drawing.

The sector's own research points at where the response is going. In the same August analysis, MarketsandMarkets identifies peak shaving as the fastest-growing application segment in the diesel generator market at a compound annual growth rate of roughly 6.5%, and describes the category as evolving toward hybrid-ready systems that integrate battery storage and energy management in order to optimize fuel use. In other words, the fastest-growing thing you can do with a diesel generator, according to the people who count the market, is run it less.

That is the structural opening. Pairing storage with generation changes the generator's job from supplying load to recharging a battery, which lets it run in efficient bursts rather than continuously at partial load. The idea is not new. What is new is a fuel price that makes the arithmetic urgent, and a class of storage that can be moved to wherever the arithmetic is worst.

NOMAD Power Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMAD) Positions Mobile Battery Storage Against a Record Diesel Price

- Operates mobile, utility-grade, truck-transportable battery energy storage systems deployed on semi-trailers.

- Serves utilities, industrial operators, government agencies and critical infrastructure providers through equipment sales, rentals and Energy-as-a-Service arrangements.

- Describes a configuration pairing a mobile battery system with a diesel generator, designed so the generator runs intermittently to recharge the battery rather than continuously to supply load.

- The Company describes that configuration as targeting a reduction in diesel consumption of approximately 75% against a standalone generator. This is a stated design target, not a reported operating result.

- Holds, through its subsidiary NOMAD Transportable Power Systems, Inc., an issued United States patent covering utility-scale lithium-ion battery transporters, with a continuation application pending on the same subject matter.

NOMAD Power Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMAD) is an energy infrastructure equipment and services platform headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida. The Company introduced a mobile, utility-grade, truck-transportable battery energy storage system, and its platforms are deployed on semi-trailers and delivered to customers through equipment sales, rentals and Energy-as-a-Service offerings. It reached its current form in July 2026, when LIXTE Biotechnology Holdings, Inc. completed a merger with NOMAD Transportable Power Systems, Inc. and adopted the NOMAD Power Solutions name; shares ceased trading under LIXT on July 2, 2026 and began trading under NMAD on July 6, 2026, as set out in the Company's announcement of the completed name change.

The transaction expanded the Company's operations and strategic focus into energy infrastructure, which is now its primary focus. It does not represent a complete departure from the Company's biotechnology roots; the legacy oncology and medical technology assets continue to be maintained and advanced while the Company evaluates strategic opportunities for that portfolio.

Against the diesel backdrop, the relevant part of the platform is the duty cycle. The Company describes a configuration in which a mobile battery energy storage system is paired with a diesel generator so that the generator no longer supplies load directly. Instead it runs intermittently, in efficient bursts, to recharge the battery, and the battery carries the load between those bursts. The Company describes this arrangement as targeting a reduction in diesel consumption of roughly 75% relative to a standalone generator running continuously.

That figure is the Company's stated target rather than a disclosed operating result, and readers should treat it accordingly. What can be evaluated independently is the direction of the logic. If fuel is 70% to 80% of lifetime operating cost, and the fuel price has risen from $3.76 to $5.90 a gallon since the war began, then any change to a generator's run hours moves a very large number. A machine that ran twenty hours a day to serve an intermittent load is a different financial proposition from one that runs five to recharge storage, at any diesel price, and a considerably different one at this diesel price.

The second element is mobility, and it deserves a more careful description than it is usually given. Fixed, grid-tied battery installations typically require interconnection studies and utility approvals, a queue that is among the most cited bottlenecks in energy storage deployment. A transportable unit does not sit in that queue in the same way, which is a real advantage in speed and in the ability to redeploy an asset to wherever the economics are most favorable. It does not follow that mobility eliminates permitting altogether. Site, transport, fire, environmental and utility operating requirements still apply, and any connection into a distribution network still requires an approved interconnection arrangement. The honest version of the claim is that mobile deployment avoids the fixed-installation interconnection queue, not that it removes regulatory process.

The Company's subsidiary, NOMAD Transportable Power Systems, Inc., is the assignee of record of United States patent number 12,391,084, granted August 19, 2025, covering transporters for utility-scale lithium-ion batteries, with a continuation application pending on the same subject matter. Patent records are public through the USPTO. The scope of those claims, and any conclusion about exclusivity in mobile storage, is a legal question that patent numbers alone do not answer.

The customer set the Company identifies for mobile storage is the same set most exposed to the diesel price: construction and infrastructure sites without grid access, telecommunications infrastructure, data centers, oil and gas and mining operations, ports and logistics facilities, and utility storm and outage response. Each of those absorbs fuel cost directly into operations today. The Company was added to the Russell Microcap Index in June 2026.

There are several risks associated with the Company's plans.

NOMAD Power Solutions is a small-capitalization company that reached its present form through a July 2026 merger, and its operating history in energy infrastructure is correspondingly short. The merger consideration included preferred stock convertible into approximately 50,366,070 common shares subject to stockholder approval, which represents substantial potential dilution to existing holders and is disclosed in the Company's filings. The approximately 75% diesel reduction described in this article is the Company's stated design target for a generator-and-storage configuration, not a reported operating result or an independently verified test outcome, and actual savings would depend on load profile, duty cycle, unit sizing, site conditions and utilization. Mobility reduces exposure to the fixed-installation interconnection queue but does not eliminate permitting, transport, fire, environmental or utility operating requirements. Deploying a fleet of storage assets is capital intensive and would require financing that has not been secured. The Company competes for the same customers as manufacturers and rental operators many multiples its size, several of which are named in this article and several of which are themselves developing hybrid and storage-integrated offerings.

The Article Explains Battery Labels, Local Drop-Off Options, and Handling Precautions to Help Largo Households Choose Appropriate Disposal Methods.

LARGO, Fla., Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Where can Largo residents safely dispose of used batteries? HelloNation has published an article that answers this question with guidance on safe battery disposal and local collection options.

The article explains that a battery's chemistry and condition determine its disposal route, not its shape or size. Pinellas County's 2026 Recycle Guide allows batteries labeled alkaline in household trash, but no batteries belong in mixed recycling. Rechargeable batteries, lithium batteries, and some button batteries require separate collection.

For accepted household batteries, the article identifies two county collection locations that serve Largo residents. The Household Hazardous Waste Center is at 2855 109th Avenue N. in St. Petersburg, and HHW North is at 29582 U.S. 19 N. in Clearwater. Both follow specific schedules, so residents should check the county's current calendar before traveling.

The article notes that the household program is free for Pinellas County households and requires government-issued identification for residency verification. Acceptance rules and quantity limits still apply, while business waste follows a different process. Large battery packs, unusual batteries, and multiple devices warrant checking accepted-items guidance before loading the car.

Safe battery disposal also includes looking for batteries inside unwanted products, the article explains. Cordless tools, wireless headphones, electric toothbrushes, rechargeable toys, and power banks can contain batteries that need special handling. When a battery cannot be removed, county guidance calls for taking the entire item to an appropriate drop-off location.

The article describes the county's online disposal search tool as a resource for finding collection options near home. Residents can search for loose batteries or specific battery-powered items. This helps households choose a destination without assuming every collection site accepts the same materials.

For undamaged lithium-ion batteries, the article summarizes U.S. Environmental Protection Agency guidance on isolating battery terminals. Covering terminals with nonconductive tape or placing each battery in a separate plastic bag helps prevent contact with metal and other batteries. A battery that no longer operates a device may still retain enough energy to cause injury or fire.

Damaged batteries need a different response, the article notes. Unusual heat, odors, popping sounds, and changes in shape or color are warning signs identified by Largo Fire Rescue. Residents should stop using affected devices and seek handling instructions from the manufacturer or a hazardous waste facility.

The article advises against putting a damaged battery into an ordinary collection box without guidance. If a battery is smoking or burning, move away and call 911. Identifying the battery, confirming its destination, and preparing it correctly are the article's central steps for safe battery disposal.

The article connects those habits with protecting local waste collection workers. Proper sorting keeps hazardous batteries away from equipment designed for ordinary trash and recyclables while supporting material recovery.

A Largo Resident's Guide to Safe Battery Disposal appears in HelloNation, outlining local collection options and precautions for handling used batteries.

About HelloNation

HelloNation is America's Good News Network, a premier media platform built on the idea that good news travels faster when real people tell real stories. Through its community-focused publications and innovative "edvertising" approach, HelloNation delivers content that informs, inspires, and spotlights the leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities.

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Air Products Foundation to Contribute up to $15,000

to the Ceramic & Glass Industry Foundation

LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa., Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Products (NYSE: APD) will highlight new industrial gas supply innovations as well as glass melting and downstream process technologies at the 87th Conference on Glass Problems in Toledo, Ohio, from Sept. 14-17.

Technologies to be showcased by Air Products at the conference include industry-leading oxygen enrichment, oxy-fuel combustion, waste heat recovery, and smart technologies to enable increased glass production, reduced fuel consumption, enhanced glass quality, and reduced emissions.

Air Products will host a combined exhibit/hospitality event from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET on Monday, Sept. 14 and from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Sept. 15 in Salon 2 of the Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel, where its industry specialists will be available to discuss the challenges glass manufacturers face in their daily operations. For each visitor to its Salon during the event, the Air Products Foundation will donate $100 (up to a total of $15,000) to the Ceramic & Glass Industry Foundation and the Glass Manufacturing Industry Council to help foster innovation by the next generation of ceramic and glass professionals.

At the start of the conference, at Toledo's Glass City Center, the Glass Manufacturing Industry Council will present its Women in Glass Award, sponsored by Air Products. This annual award recognizes women who have demonstrated excellence in leading, motivating, and developing others in the glass industry.

For more information about Air Products' full range of offerings for the glass industry, including decarbonization, gas supply, combustion systems, technology assistance, safety training programs, or consulting services, call 1-800-654-4567 or visit www.airproducts.com/glass.

About Air Products

Air Products (NYSE: APD) is a world-leading industrial gases company in operation for over 85 years focused on serving energy, environmental, and emerging markets and generating a cleaner future. The Company supplies essential industrial gases, related equipment and applications expertise to customers in dozens of industries, including refining, chemicals, metals, electronics, manufacturing, medical and food. As the leading global hydrogen supplier, Air Products develops, engineers, builds, owns and operates some of the world's largest hydrogen projects. Through its sale of equipment businesses, the Company also provides turbomachinery, membrane systems and cryogenic containers globally.

Air Products had fiscal 2025 sales of $12.0 billion from operations in approximately 50 countries. For more information, visit airproducts.com or follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook or Instagram.

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The firm is putting Claude and Cowork in the hands of its portfolio managers and analysts and bringing Claude Code to its developers

BALTIMORE, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- T. Rowe Price (NASDAQ: TROW), a global investment management firm, and Anthropic today announced the expansion of Claude across the firm's investment organization. Portfolio managers and analysts are using Claude to support and enhance the firm's research process, and its developers are adopting Claude Code to build investment tools that support the investment process. This effort builds on the significant artificial intelligence (AI) enabled innovation already underway across T. Rowe Price and represents the next phase of the firm's broader AI strategy.

As an active investment firm, T. Rowe Price builds its decisions on proprietary fundamental research. That means its analysts and portfolio managers read and evaluate large volumes of information, then apply experienced judgment to reach a view. The firm's goal is to give its investment professionals more capacity for exactly that work.

Claude gives time back and will be put to work where it can add the most value to the investment process:

- Research and insights: Claude Cowork will help investment professionals synthesize complex information and create more capacity for research, analysis, and debate.

- Workflow support: Claude Cowork will assist teams with knowledge-intensive, multistep processes where efficiency, consistency, and appropriate oversight are essential.

- Technology enablement: Claude Code will support developers as they build and improve tools that enhance productivity across investment and operating workflows.

The work runs under the AI leadership model T. Rowe Price announced in August, which places AI leaders inside Investments and Global Distribution and charges T. Rowe Price Labs, the firm's enterprise AI innovation hub, with evaluating and scaling AI across the firm. Every application is owned by the business, governed by the firm's standards for responsible use, and built to keep human judgment and accountability at the center of client outcomes.

"Our approach has always been grounded in rigorous research, disciplined analysis, and experienced judgment," said Eric Veiel, president, co-head of Global Investments, and chief investment officer at T. Rowe Price. "Claude lets our investment professionals cover more ground and go deeper on what matters. It is a direct extension of the research process that has served our clients for nearly 90 years."

"We started where the firm creates the most value for clients, and we built the governance to scale from there," said Ramon Richards, global head of Technology, Data, and Operations and chief technology officer at T. Rowe Price. "This is not simply about adopting new tools; it is about building new ways of working that allow our associates to think more deeply and deliver more for clients, with the security and controls a firm of our responsibility requires."

"Research is the foundation that everything in active management is built on," said Peter Nolan, head of Asset and Wealth Management at Anthropic. "T. Rowe Price is bringing Claude into that part of the firm, where the bar for accuracy and judgment is highest, and where Claude can support the judgment of its portfolio managers and analysts."

The collaboration is part of a broader firmwide effort to pair AI with continued investment in people and capabilities. Through AI training, talent development, and responsible-use guidance, T. Rowe Price is helping associates build the skills and confidence to apply AI effectively while keeping human judgment and client focus at the center of its approach.

T. Rowe Price's work with Anthropic is designed to accelerate its adoption of advanced AI and further its ambition to lead the investment management industry in how AI is applied to investing, operating the firm, and serving clients.

T. Rowe Price portfolios invest in Anthropic.

ABOUT T. ROWE PRICE

T. Rowe Price (NASDAQ-GS: TROW) is a leading global asset management firm, entrusted with managing $1.87 trillion in client assets as of July 31, 2026, about two-thirds of which are retirement related. Renowned for nearly 90 years of investment excellence, retirement leadership, and independent proprietary research, the firm leverages its longstanding expertise to ask better questions that can drive better investment decisions. Built on a culture of integrity and prioritizing client interests, T. Rowe Price empowers millions of investors worldwide to thrive amid evolving markets. Visit troweprice.com/newsroom for news and public policy commentary.

OTHER MATTERS

Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this press release, words or phrases generally written in the future tense and/or preceded by words such as "will," "may," "could," "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "seek," "estimate," "preliminary," or other similar words are forward-looking statements. Various forward-looking statements in this press release relate to T. Rowe' Price's adoption and use of Anthropic's technology to advance its business and improve investment processes.

Forward-looking statements involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other important factors, some of which are listed below, that could cause actual results and outcomes to differ materially from any future results or outcomes expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that may cause such differences include the anticipated benefits of the use of the technology, including time and cost savings, and realization of better outcomes, all of which may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected.

Readers are cautioned that any forward-looking information provided by or on behalf of T. Rowe Price is not a guarantee of future performance. Actual results may differ materially from those in forward-looking information because of various factors, including, but not limited to, those discussed above and in Item 1A, Risk Factors, included in T. Rowe Price's Form 10-K Annual Report for 2025.

Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and T. Rowe Price does not undertakes an obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which it is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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Fanttik Expands Automotive and DIY Lineup with New Luma K10 Apex Dash Cam, O11 Pro Circular Saw and More

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fanttik, a leading innovator in high-performance, portable power tools, today announced a new lineup of automotive and DIY tools, led by the Luma K10 Apex 4K dual-channel dash cam and O11 Pro mini cordless circular saw. The new products expand Fanttik's lineup with solutions for everyday driving, home projects, and precision work.

New Automotive Tools

For drivers, Fanttik is introducing a new dash cam and compact roadside tools designed to help capture the road and handle common emergencies.

Luma K10 Apex: Clearer Imaging, Faster Access

The Luma K10 Apex is a 4K dual-channel dash cam designed to help drivers capture clearer footage, access recordings more easily, and feel more confident on the road. It features a 4K front camera and 2K rear camera, AI-enhanced image processing, 5.8GHz Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, GPS recording, and a 2.8-inch touchscreen.

- AI-Powered Imaging for Real-World Driving

Luma K10 Apex pairs a 4K front camera powered by the Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678 with a 2K rear camera. An AI NPU and advanced ISP image processing engine work together to optimize image quality across changing road and lighting conditions.

- Ultra-Fast Access to Recorded Footage

With 5.8GHz Wi-Fi 6 connectivity and a companion app, Luma K10 Apex enables wireless preview and 4K footage downloads at speeds over 20 MB/s.

- Flexible Control on the Road

Drivers can manage the camera through a 2.8-inch IPS touchscreen, physical smart control dial, or companion app, making it easy to review footage and adjust settings on the go.

Beyond 10 Apex & X11 Pro+: More Than a Tire Inflator

The Beyond 10 Apex combines a car jump starter, tire inflator, power bank, and LED flashlight in a 1.44-pound package roughly the size of a soda can. It can jump-start vehicles with up to 7.0L gasoline or 5.0L diesel engines and inflate an R15 tire from 28 to 33 PSI in one minute.

The X11 Pro+ features 39s Jet-Inflate performance, topping off an R15 tire in just 39 seconds. With a maximum pressure of 150 PSI, it can handle compact cars, motorcycles, bicycles, and more.

New Home DIY Tools

Beyond the road, Fanttik's latest releases also include a range of tools for home DIY projects, covering cutting, precision crafting, cleanup, and measurement.

O11 Pro: Compact Cutting for Home Projects

The Fanttik O11 Pro is a 3-3/8-inch mini cordless circular saw built for woodworking, furniture projects, and home renovation. At just 2.31 pounds and 10.75 inches long, it is easy to use one-handed, maneuver in tight spaces, and carry.

Powered by a 4,500 RPM brushless motor, the O11 Pro delivers up to 1 inch of cutting depth. Its built-in CellCore battery provides enough power to cut more than 100 pieces of 1×8-inch lumber per charge.

Pix 3 Master: Pen-Style Detail Sander

Once the cutting is done, smaller details often need a lighter touch. The Fanttik Pix 3 Master is a pen-style electric detail sander designed for 3D printing, model making, crafts, and precision sanding. Its brushless motor delivers reciprocating sanding at up to 6,000 SPM, while the pen-style grip and ring LED light improve control and visibility around gaps, grooves, and corners.

B11 Mix Pro: Powerful Cleaning and Airflow

DIY projects can leave plenty of dust and debris behind. The Fanttik B11 Mix Pro's 160W brushless motor delivers up to 130,000 RPM and 70 m/s air speed, helping clear dust, debris, and buildup from hard-to-reach areas. Beyond dust removal, it also includes an axial fan attachment for switching from blowing to cooling, and can inflate pool floats and other inflatables.

Neo A11 Pro: Precise Laser Measuring

For accurate measurements, the Fanttik Neo A11 Pro features a 165-foot range and 2.4-inch IPS touchscreen. It supports single, continuous, area, and volume measurements, with an angle sensor and universal bubble level to help reduce tilt errors. It delivers ±1/16-inch accuracy and stores up to 30 measurement groups.

Pricing & Availability

- Luma K10 Apex (OBD-II Hardwire Kit version): Available on TikTok Shop and the Fanttik Official Website in mid-September 2026.

- Luma K10 Apex (12V Car Charger Kit version): Available on Amazon U.S. in October 2026.

- Other new products: Available now on Amazon U.S. and the Fanttik Official Website.

Special launch promotions will be available across all channels upon release.

About Fanttik

Founded in 2020, Fanttik offers a wide range of thoughtfully designed products spanning car maintenance, outdoor exploration, home improvement, and DIY and woodworking tools. Specializing in high-quality automotive tools, outdoor gear, and home-improvement tools built with innovation, durability, and modern design at their core, Fanttik turns ordinary tasks into fantastic experiences. Its products are sold in more than 30 countries and recognized with iF and Red Dot Design Awards, including a 2025 Red Dot "Best of the Best."

For more information, visit www.fanttik.com.

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Welcomes Hal Mady as Chief Revenue Officer, Krishna Gopalakrishnan as Vice President of Perception and AI, and Asaf Elani as Field Chief Technology Officer.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Voxel, the industrial intelligence company reenvisioning how real-world work gets done, today announced the expansion of its leadership team with three strategic appointments: Hal Mady as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), Krishna Gopalakrishnan as Vice President of Perception and AI, and Asaf Elani as Field Chief Technology Officer (Field CTO).

The executive hires come alongside rapid growth for Voxel, which recently ranked No. 71 on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies. The new additions strengthen Voxel's operational foundation across go-to-market, core AI, and forward-deployed engineering as the company scales its active intelligence platform to continuously optimize site operations.

Hal Mady, Chief Revenue Officer: Mady will lead Voxel's global go-to-market strategy and commercial operations. A seasoned revenue executive with a track record of guiding SaaS organizations through critical high-growth inflection points and four successful exits, Mady's background includes early revenue leadership at DocuSign, executive roles at K2, Shiftboard, and Kony, and serving as CEO of Dash through its acquisition by DaySmart Software. Most recently, he served as CRO at FormAssembly and President & GM at airSlate.

Krishna Gopalakrishnan, Vice President of Perception and AI: Gopalakrishnan will lead the engineering organization building the core computer vision systems and operational AI models powering Voxel's platform. Bringing deep technical leadership in real-time computer vision, Gopalakrishnan focuses on expanding Voxel's capability to see, understand, and act on physical operations in real time.

Asaf Elani, Field Chief Technology Officer: Elani will serve as the primary technical bridge between enterprise customers and Voxel's core product teams through a forward-deployed execution model. He brings specialized expertise in partnering directly with site leaders to turn applied AI models into scalable, enterprise-grade capabilities that deliver rapid time-to-value.

"These additions to our leadership team come at a pivotal moment for Voxel as we come off the heels of our Inc. 5000 milestone," said Vernon O'Donnell, CEO of Voxel. "Bringing Hal, Krishna, and Asaf on board gives us the strategic leadership to continue our rapid growth, innovate our active intelligence platform, and deliver greater operational impact for the enterprises that rely on us."

In addition to its rapid market expansion, Voxel was recently recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces, reflecting the company's commitment to building an innovative, high-performing culture alongside its business momentum.

About Voxel

Voxel is reenvisioning how real-world work gets done with its active intelligence platform, designed to help organizations identify and mitigate risks in industrial environments. Using existing cameras, Voxel transforms basic video footage into actionable insights, enabling organizations to proactively make workplaces more effective and safer. Voxel partners with businesses across industries such as warehousing, manufacturing, distribution, and insurance.

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Dedicated bare metal infrastructure for build pipelines, production backends, and live game servers with predictable pricing for sustained workloads.

TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hivelocity, an infrastructure-as-a-service provider of bare-metal dedicated servers, colocation, and virtualized cloud solutions, today announced the Hivelocity Gaming Bundle.

Built for studios running live service titles and platforms, the bundle pairs single-tenant dedicated hardware with predictable, steady-state pricing and direct control over how game workloads are deployed and operated. It gives game studios, game-server orchestration platforms, and gaming security vendors a clear path to running build pipelines, production backends, and match-server fleets without paying cloud rates for elasticity their servers never use, and without handing off the orchestration they need to control.

The bundle is built around three common areas of game infrastructure:

Engineering Compute supports the development work behind modern games, including build farms, continuous integration pipelines, asset processing, testing environments, and other workloads that consume compute for long periods of time.

Production Compute runs the backend services players depend on every day, including account systems, authentication, progression, leaderboards, in-game commerce, telemetry, and matchmaking services.

Live Service Compute is designed for the latency-sensitive core of live games, including match servers, persistent world-state systems, voice services, and anti-cheat infrastructure. These workloads depend on consistent CPU performance, fast local storage, and network paths that can support a reliable player experience.

Game studios are taking a harder look at where public cloud fits, and where it starts to work against the economics of a live service business. Public cloud can be useful for burst capacity, GPU-heavy workloads, and development flexibility, but many live service workloads run continuously. Match servers, backend services, leaderboards, and telemetry systems often operate around the clock, and dedicated infrastructure can offer a more predictable cost model and greater operational control.

For content-heavy titles, bandwidth can also become a major cost driver. Large game patches, seasonal updates, and new releases can move massive volumes of data in a short period of time. Hivelocity's Gaming Bundle is built to support sustained traffic with high-capacity network options, including 10 Gbps unmetered ports for appropriate workloads.

"Hivelocity's Gaming Bundle is built for studios that want more control over the infrastructure behind their live games," said Ned Pope, Chief Product Officer at Hivelocity. "Game teams already own the player experience, the matchmaking logic, the fleet orchestration, and the live operations model. We give them dedicated hardware, predictable economics, regional placement, and engineering support so they can run that stack with confidence."

The bundle draws a clear line between what Hivelocity provides and what the studio operates. Hivelocity supplies the bare-metal foundation: single-tenant hardware, regional placement near concentrated player populations, network connectivity and transit, and network-level DDoS protection for the estate. The studio keeps matchmaking, fleet orchestration, anti-cheat operations, application security, and live ops uptime. A hybrid pattern is preferred by most organizations to take full advantage of all the cloud can offer, with bare metal for latency-critical core workloads for tick-rate-sensitive engines, a partner CDN at the edge, and the studio's own cloud for burst and GPU workloads.

Studios manage their fleets through the myVelocity portal, public APIs, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), with the same operations available in code as in the console. Hivelocity holds a SOC 2 Type II attestation for its core facilities, and a PCI-validated facility foundation is available at the Tampa facilities, with expansion in flight.

The Gaming Bundle is designed for studios already running their own server orchestration that have committed to a tick-rate target and need single-tenant bare metal, regional placement, and state persistence that shared infrastructure can't reliably provide.

About Hivelocity

Founded in 2002, Hivelocity operates bare-metal infrastructure across globally distributed data centers, serving mid-market and enterprise customers in gaming, healthcare, SaaS, fintech, and high-performance computing. The company provides 24/7/365 in-house support with a 15-minute average ticket response time, backed by an SLA-guaranteed 99.99% network uptime.

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The new name honors the decades of leadership and giving by Foundation co-founder Gordon Gund and his family, honoring the Fund's evolution into one of the most innovative venture philanthropy models in the retinal disease market

COLUMBIA, Md. and RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Foundation Fighting Blindness today announced the rebrand of its venture philanthropy arm, formerly the Retinal Degeneration Fund (RD Fund), to the Gund Vision Fund.

The new name honors more than 50 years of leadership, advocacy, and philanthropic support from Gordon Gund and the Gund family, whose contributions to the Foundation have been immeasurable. It also reflects the Fund's evolution since its launch in 2018, growing from an early-stage research funder into one of the most innovative venture philanthropy models in the market, catalyzing the translation of decades of research into real treatments.

"The Gund Vision Fund name reflects both where this Fund has been and where it is going. Gordon Gund and the Gund family did not support this work from a distance. They helped build it, and this name honors that," said Jason Menzo, CEO, Foundation Fighting Blindness. "Vision speaks to our mission of advancing treatments and cures for the diseases that cause blindness, and to the forward-looking way we deploy capital to get there. We are proud of what the Fund has become and excited about what comes next."

Since it was founded in 2018, the Fund – now the Gund Vision Fund – has built and proven its model by managing more than $140 million in strategic capital, deploying over $100 million directly into a portfolio of 20 companies, and syndicating with more than $1.5 billion in institutional capital from more than 60 co-investors. The Foundation is already the leading private funder of retinal disease research, with nearly $1 billion invested since 1971 and a patient registry of over 43,000 individuals.

The rebrand coincides with an active $100 million capital campaign to accelerate the development of treatments and cures for inherited retinal diseases and dry AMD. To anchor the campaign, the Gordon and Llura Gund Foundation has committed a $50 million lead challenge gift, matching every new or increased contribution to the Gund Vision Fund dollar for dollar up to $50 million. Every gift made during the campaign will be doubled, advancing more programs into clinical development and reaching more patients sooner.

"Building this Fund from the ground up has meant taking greater risks to bring treatments to patients and believing in companies when the path forward is uncertain. That conviction is being rewarded, treatments are reaching patients who had no options," said Rusty Kelley, PhD, managing director of the Gund Vision Fund. "The Gund Vision Fund name honors the family that made this possible, and the gift from the Gordon and Llura Gund Foundation signals even greater conviction for the model, the momentum, and what's next."

The Gund Vision Fund's updated website, GundVisionFund.org, has launched alongside updated social channels, marking the start of a new chapter for the Fund, with more to come in early 2027. For more information, visit GundVisionFund.org.

About the Gund Vision Fund

The Gund Vision Fund, formerly the Retinal Degeneration Fund (RD Fund), is the venture philanthropy arm of the Foundation Fighting Blindness and a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit subsidiary. Launched in 2018 as the first and only fund solely dedicated to advancing therapeutics for inherited retinal diseases and dry age-related macular degeneration, the Fund bridges the critical funding gap between discovery-stage research and drug development. For more information, visit GundVisionFund.org.

About the Foundation Fighting Blindness

Established in 1971, the Foundation Fighting Blindness is the world's leading private funding source for retinal degenerative disease research. The Foundation has raised nearly $1 billion toward its mission of accelerating research for preventing, treating, and curing blindness caused by the entire spectrum of retinal degenerative diseases, including retinitis pigmentosa, age-related macular degeneration, Usher syndrome, and Stargardt disease. Visit FightingBlindness.org for more information.

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25 Years After 9/11: Building Security Technology Failed to Keep Up

New national survey finds 79% of Americans don't believe physical security has significantly improved in buildings since 9/11

CUPERTINO, Calif., Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks reshaped aviation security in the United States, a new national survey finds most Americans do not believe physical security in the country's buildings has kept pace. According to the survey, 79% of U.S. adults do not believe physical security has significantly improved since 9/11, and 76% say office buildings never received investment comparable to what went into airports. The survey, conducted by YouGov, is the first national survey to measure public trust in badge- and credential-based physical security systems, 25 years after 9/11.

The survey was funded by Alcatraz after a summer of security breaches at four prominent U.S. buildings. In May, an intruder tailgated students through secured doors into UCLA dormitories, where he is accused of sexually assaulting four women in their rooms. That same week, a man followed a student through a card-secured gate and then a badge-secured door at Harvard University's Lowell House. He attempted to kidnap a female undergrad before she fought him off with the help of other students. In June, two people purchased tickets to the Empire State Building's 86th-floor observatory, hid inside after closing, and cut through two locks overnight to reach restricted floors. They went undetected until they livestreamed the breach from the building's spire to nearly two million followers that afternoon. Weeks later, a man followed an employee through a badge-secured door at 30 Rockefeller Center in New York and confronted TODAY show anchor Craig Melvin, before being detained by security.

Three of the four incidents involved tailgating, in which an unauthorized person follows someone with a valid credential through a secured door. It is the number one breach of secure spaces. Security industry researchers have identified tailgating as a persistent vulnerability in badge-based access control systems, which are designed to verify a credential but not the identity of the person using it.

"We have spent 25 years upgrading aviation security with the latest technologies but have not kept pace in the spaces where most of us live and work. Keycard and badge technology is 30 years old. It is completely unintelligent. These headline breaches this summer are a warning about the need to upgrade physical security in our buildings, and Americans are saying it is urgent," said Tina D'Agostin, CEO of Alcatraz AI. D'Agostin is a security expert who helped shape physical security efforts for Chase Center and Salesforce Tower while at Johnson Controls.

Survey findings

- 79% of Americans do not believe physical security has significantly improved since 9/11.

- 76% say office buildings never received investment on par with aviation security.

- 73% call upgrading physical security technology at least somewhat urgent.

- 53% say they feel less safe in public than they did 25 years ago.

- 64% say buildings with large numbers of occupants should be legally required to detect and report a security breach in real time — including 69% of Democrats and 72% of Republicans, one of the few security questions in the survey where both parties agree.

- 60% say they do not trust the organizations responsible for their security to keep systems up to date.

- 58% are already aware that key cards and badges can be duplicated or shared as a security gap.

- 43% incorrectly believe that standard badge and key-card systems already alert security in real time when an anomaly, such as tailgating, occurs. Most such systems only log that a valid credential was used.

- 68% believe a tailgater at their location would not be caught quickly — only 32% believe detection would be immediate or within a few minutes.

"I spent a big part of my career securing airports. After 9/11, airports received investment, became more secure and learned to balance security with the passenger experience. We never did the same for the buildings people spend their days in. Nuclear and energy companies, data centers and critical infrastructure use state of the art technology. Updating technology to secure everyday spaces is long overdue, and the survey shows Americans understand that," said Matthew Powell, Senior Director of Infrastructure Markets at Alcatraz AI.

About Alcatraz AI

Alcatraz is known as the Face ID of physical spaces. Alcatraz is an AI-powered physical access control company headquartered in Cupertino, California. Its flagship product, the Rock, replaces badge-based and legacy biometric security with fully anonymized facial authentication and real-time tailgating detection. Alcatraz AI is trusted where security standards are highest and certifications hardest to earn: hyperscale data centers, financial institutions, airports, and nuclear and energy infrastructure. Its technology protects professional sports teams from the NBA to the NFL, Fortune 100 companies, universities, stadiums, and private individuals.

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Partner Reed Kathrein Urges SUJA Investors with Losses to Contact Firm

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hagens Berman, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, has opened an investigation into Suja Life, Inc. (NASDAQ: SUJA) regarding potential violations of federal securities laws following the company's recent initial public offering (IPO) in May 2026.

The firm is actively investigating whether Suja Life made materially false or misleading statements in its IPO registration statement and prospectus regarding the strength, resiliency, and channel stability of its organic beverage business model.

Investors who purchased Suja Life (NASDAQ: SUJA) shares and suffered substantial losses are encouraged to submit your losses now.

- Visit: www.hbsslaw.com/suja

- Email: [email protected]

- Call Direct: 844-916-0895

Suja Life, Inc. (SUJA) Investigation Overview:

In May 2026, Suja Life completed its initial public offering, selling approximately 8.9 million shares of Class A common stock at $21.00 per share to raise $173 million in capital.

In its IPO offering documents (Form S-1 Registration Statement), Suja Life assured prospective investors that:

"[O]ur investment thesis is validated by our ability to scale responsibly while delivering attractive long-term returns..." and "[o]ur balanced approach to growth, which combines top-line expansion with margin improvement, has resulted in a resilient business model that performs across market cycles."

However, on August 4, 2026, just three months after completing the IPO, Suja Life reported its Q2 2026 financial results, revealing a 21% sequential drop in sales and a 7.5% sequential decline in gross profit margins. The company simultaneously slashed its full-year revenue and growth guidance, attributing the sudden weakness to severe "softness concentrated in the grocery channel."

During the accompanying earnings call, management conceded that Q3 sales were expected to decline mid-single digits, admitting under analyst questioning that "grocery is under pressure" and that the company was forced to resort to steep promotional discounting to drive volume in alternative channels.

Following these disclosures, SUJA stock crashed by over 46% on August 5, 2026, and ultimately traded more than 70% below its $21.00 IPO price, causing hundreds of millions of dollars in erased shareholder value.

Focus of Hagens Berman's SUJA Investigation

"We're investigating whether Suja was sufficiently transparent about its vulnerability to market cycles and, if not, whether there may have been securities law violations," said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the firm's investigation.

What SUJA Investors & Whistleblowers Can Do

- Investors with Losses: If you invested in Suja Life (NASDAQ: SUJA) shares and have substantial losses, submit your loss information here.

- Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding Suja should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC.

Contact Reed Kathrein directly at (844) 916-0895 or via email at [email protected].

About Hagens Berman

Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP represents investors in securities fraud and shareholder rights litigation. The firm has recovered billions of dollars for defrauded investors and has been recognized among the nation's leading plaintiffs' securities law firms by ISS Securities Class Action Services. Hagens Berman has 90 attorneys in 10 offices and operates in three additional countries. For more information, visit https://www.hbsslaw.com, and learn more about the firm's securities fraud practice at @securitiesHB and https://www.hbsslaw.com/practices/investor-fraud.

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