Leading Pet Supplement Brand Makes America's No.1* Selling Probiotic Soft Chew for Dogs Available In-Store

NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- PetLabCo.®, a leading pet wellness brand creating science-backed, breakthrough solutions to help pets live healthier, happier lives, announced today that its Tailored Probiotic Chews, ProBright® dental powder, Joint Care Chew Advanced, and Tailored Allergy & Immune Probiotic Chews are now available on shelves at all 1,500+ PetSmart stores across America. This marks a significant milestone in the brand's retail expansion in the U.S. and makes PetLabCo.®'s signature products more accessible to pet parents across the country, a move much anticipated by the company's 5 million US customers.

Each product is vet-reviewed and formulated to support dogs' everyday needs, offering targeted benefits across four key areas of health including gut health, dental hygiene including bad breath, mobility, and seasonal allergies:

- PetLabCo.® Tailored Probiotic Chew: the tailored dog gut health supplement is clinically studied** and supports gut health, normal stools, and seasonal allergy discomfort, all in one daily soft chew. Plus, this probiotic for dogs is the company's flagship product, with over 11 million tubs of the standard Probiotic Chew product sold within the USA to date.

- PetLabCo.® ProBright® dog teeth cleaning powder: the unique, easy-to-use dog dental powder combines probiotics, brown algae and sodium hexametaphosphate, to help target tartar build-up, support gum health, and freshen breath.

- PetLabCo.® Joint Care Chew Advanced: the salmon-flavored joint supplement for dogs has been carefully crafted to deliver advanced support for joint comfort, flexibility, and mobility at every lifestage.

- PetLabCo.® Tailored Allergy & Immune Probiotic Chews: this dog seasonal allergy soft chew targets seasonal allergy discomfort at the source by combining probiotics with prebiotics, postbiotics, colostrum and total omega fatty acids, to help support normal immune defenses, skin and coat health.

The increased retail availability reflects growing consumer demand for functional pet wellness solutions, building on the company's strong growth following its majority stake investment from BC Partners in early 2025.

"As a service-led company founded by pet parents for pet parents, we are always listening to our customers and looking for additional ways to help them support their pets' wellbeing," said Chris Masanto, Co-Founder & CEO of PetLabCo.® "With our expansion into all US PetSmart stores, we're thrilled to be able to serve even more pet parents across America. It's all part of the exceptional customer experience that has given PetLabCo.® over 100,000 5-star ratings & reviews globally."

To find a PetSmart retailer near you, please visit thepetlabco.com/store-locator and to learn more about PetLabCo.® visit thepetlabco.com. Stay connected with the brand by visiting their social media channels via Instagram and TikTok.

About PetLabCo.®

PetLabCo.® is on a mission to deliver breakthrough pet health. Everything we do starts with a simple belief: our four-legged family members deserve the very best care we can give them. Every day, we're working toward our vision of being the world's most trusted pet health partner by helping dogs live healthier, happier lives alongside the people who love them most. That means developing innovative, clinically tested health solutions rooted in science, empowering pet parents with trusted education, and being there for the pet community every step of the way. Together our team of industry veterans, PhD Nutritionists, Product Experts, Clinical Scientists, and Specialized Veterinarians take an inquisitive and ambitious approach to R&D in the nutraceutical space that is grounded in (1) scientific evidence and testing and (2) creating new-to-science, proprietary active-ingredient blends that directly address the root causes of specific pet health issues.

*YTD 2026 (as of May 20, 2026) PetLabCo.® Probiotic Chew is #1 selling Probiotic Soft Chew in the Dog Probiotics Supplements Category on Amazon.

**A 31-day clinical study showed using Probiotic Chew daily enhances beneficial gut bacteria.

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FINDLAY, Ohio, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of the general partner of MPLX LP (NYSE: MPLX) has declared a quarterly cash distribution of $1.2111 per common unit for the third quarter of 2026, or $4.84 on an annualized basis.

This represents a 12.5% increase, or $0.1346 increase per common unit, over the second quarter 2026 distribution. The distribution will be paid on Nov. 13, 2026, to common unitholders of record as of Nov. 6, 2026.

Qualified Tax Notice

Concurrent with this announcement we are providing qualified notice to brokers and nominees that hold MPLX units on behalf of non-U.S. investors under Treasury Regulation Section 1.1446-4(b) and (d) and Treasury Regulation Section 1.1446(f)-4(c)(2)(iii). Brokers and nominees should treat one hundred percent (100%) of the Partnership's distributions to non-U.S. investors as being attributable to income that is effectively connected with a United States trade or business. In addition, brokers and nominees should treat one hundred percent (100%) of the distribution as being in excess of cumulative net income for purposes of determining the amount to withhold. Accordingly, the Partnership's distributions to non-U.S. investors are subject to federal income tax withholding at the highest applicable effective tax rate. Nominees, and not MPLX, are treated as the withholding agents responsible for withholding on the distributions received by them on behalf of non-U.S. investors.

About MPLX LP

MPLX is a diversified, large-cap master limited partnership that owns and operates midstream energy infrastructure and logistics assets and provides fuels distribution services. MPLX's assets include a network of crude oil and refined product pipelines; an inland marine business; light-product terminals; storage caverns; refinery tanks, docks, loading racks, and associated piping; and crude and light-product marine terminals. The company also owns crude oil and natural gas gathering systems and pipelines as well as natural gas and NGL processing and fractionation facilities in key U.S. supply basins. More information is available at www.mplx.com.

Investor Relations Contacts: (419) 421-2071

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Seatrium and Karpowership to Jointly Develop Floating Power Solutions and Digital Infrastructure, Supporting Singapore and Southeast Asia's Energy Resilience

- Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) announced at Singapore International Energy Week 2026

- Combines Seatrium's offshore engineering expertise with Karpowership's proven leadership in floating power to pursue flexible power and digital infrastructure solutions

- To co-develop solutions that strengthen Singapore's energy security and support regional power demand amid recent disruptions to global energy supplies

SINGAPORE, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Seatrium Limited ("Seatrium" or the "Group") today announced that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding ("MoU") with global floating power solutions leader Karpowership to pursue a joint venture to develop floating power and infrastructure solutions in Singapore, with the potential to extend cooperation to the wider Southeast Asia market.

Building on their longstanding strategic relationship, the two companies will create an integrated platform combining infrastructure development, financing, engineering, construction and operations. The collaboration brings together Seatrium's global offshore engineering, procurement and construction and systems integration capabilities with Karpowership's expertise in developing, financing, owning and operating floating power and digital infrastructure, alongside its experience in delivering behind-the-meter power solutions for super intelligence.

Announced at Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW) 2026 and witnessed by Dr. Tan See Leng, Singapore's Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry), the MoU establishes a framework to jointly develop rapidly deployable power and infrastructure solutions in Singapore, which may include Powerships, floating data centres, turbine-based or hybrid vessels and floating nuclear solutions. The partners share a longer-term ambition to bolster Singapore's position to serve as a resilient regional hub for rapidly deployable energy and digital infrastructure solutions.

Chris Ong, Chief Executive Officer of Seatrium, said, "Energy resilience is fundamental to Singapore's long-term competitiveness and Southeast Asia's continued growth. As demand for power and digital infrastructure accelerates, our industry has an opportunity to develop new solutions that combine speed of deployment, flexibility and scale. Building on our longstanding strategic relationship with Karpowership, we aim to strengthen Singapore's status as a hub for next-generation floating energy and digital infrastructure, using the best-available technologies, including hydrogen-ready power generation. Seatrium's offshore engineering heritage, systems integration capabilities and advanced facilities in Singapore provide a strong foundation for this ambition, supporting domestic needs and opportunities across Southeast Asia. For Seatrium, this represents a strategic opportunity to extend our role across the energy infrastructure value chain, creating new avenues for growth where we can apply our proven capabilities to shape critical infrastructure that underpin the region's future competitiveness."

Orhan Remzi Karadeniz, Chief Executive Officer of Karpowership, said, "Access to reliable power increasingly determines where industries invest, how economies grow and how quickly digital ambitions become reality. Karpowership has pioneered floating power infrastructure worldwide, expanding its capabilities to deliver gigawatt-scale, behind-the-meter power solutions for the most developed markets, floating digital infrastructure and turnkey data centre solutions spanning the entire value chain. Karpowership's decades-long relationships with OEMs and technology partners, including Seatrium, now extend to a global network of commercial partnerships, including with hyperscalers. These relationships position Karpowership as a go-to provider of integrated infrastructure solutions at pace and scale. This partnership marks a strategic next chapter in that journey. Together with Seatrium, our ambition is to build an integrated platform in Singapore that brings development, financing, engineering and operations together to deliver power where and when it is needed, strengthening energy security and enabling growth across Southeast Asia."

The companies will combine their unparalleled execution capabilities and commitment to excellence to support Singapore's ambition to lead the development of next-generation energy and digital infrastructure.

Today, Singapore remains heavily reliant on imported natural gas, which accounts for approximately 95% of its electricity generation, according to the Energy Market Authority. Continued disruptions to global fuel supplies have reinforced the need for diversifying energy sources and strengthening the resilience of Singapore's electricity system. At the same time, EMA estimates that Singapore's peak electricity demand is projected to grow between 2.4% and 4.8% annually to reach up to 11.4 gigawatts by 2031, driven in part by transport electrification and the expansion of energy-intensive industries on the island, including semiconductor manufacturing and data centres.

Across Southeast Asia, the similar growth of digital industries has also led to increased infrastructure requirements. According to the 9th ASEAN Energy Outlook, 20% of ASEAN's projected electricity demand growth in the next five years will be attributable to data centres. This, compounded with structural drivers of industrialisation and urbanisation, emphasise the need for reliable power to support industrial activity and other energy-intensive facilities.

Against this backdrop, floating power infrastructure could provide additional options to enhance supply security, including through the rapid deployment of generation capacity, contingency power provision and support for critical infrastructure, including data centres. Such solutions, including the potential use of emerging energies such as hydrogen, could also offer flexibility in deployment locations, enable power generation assets to be adapted or redeployed, and chart a longer-term transition pathway as energy requirements continue to evolve.

This MoU represents a new phase in the companies' relationship, extending their collaboration from the delivery of individual assets to the joint development of infrastructure opportunities. Since 2018, Seatrium has delivered seven FSRU conversions to Karpowership, with the 8th and 9th unit awarded this year, supporting the deployment of Karpowership's LNG-to-power solutions across international markets. Seatrium has most recently secured a contract in October for the development and integration of Karpowership's hydrogen-ready third-generation Whale Class Powerships to be deployed in countries requiring reliable energy supply.

Today, Karpowership owns and operates the world's only fleet of Powerships, consisting of 45 vessels, which are floating power plants that can be deployed to provide electricity to markets requiring additional generation capacity.

In the coming months, the parties are committed to progress discussions towards the formation of a joint venture, subject to the negotiation and execution of definitive agreements and the necessary approvals.

Discover more:

Seatrium Limited: Website | LinkedIn

Karpowership: Website | LinkedIn

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AutoFull Unveils the C3 Pro Series: The Gaming Chair to Start With

Cool. Cozy. Custom Fit. The new gaming chair series combines bold, lightning-inspired design, adjustable lumbar support, and optional active seat ventilation and heating for a new generation of gamers.

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoFull, a leading esports peripherals brand, today announced the launch of the C3 Pro Series, a new line of gaming chairs designed for a new generation of gamers. Guided by the idea of "The Gaming Chair to Start With," the series combines distinctive gaming aesthetics with adjustable lumbar support and a choice of configurations to suit different comfort needs and preferences.

The C3 Pro Series features two models: C3 Pro Standard and C3 Pro Advanced. While the Standard focuses on essential lumbar support for everyday gaming, the Advanced adds active seat ventilation and heating, a larger upgraded seat, and a retractable footrest for a more feature-rich comfort experience.

Cool. Cozy. Custom Fit. Core Features of the C3 Pro Series

Cool: Lightning-Inspired Design

Inspired by the energy of a lightning strike, the C3 Pro Series features a bold silhouette and embroidered lightning motifs that extend across the backrest's side wings, bringing a dynamic, futuristic look to the gaming chair.

The series launches in two colorways: Flash, featuring a silver-and-black combination, and Flare, featuring black and gold. Both share the same distinctive design language, offering different expressions of the series' bold gaming aesthetic.

Cozy: Active Seat Ventilation and Heating

Available on the C3 Pro Advanced, the integrated seat ventilation and heating system gives players more control over their seating comfort across changing temperatures.

Dual fans circulate air through the seat to help reduce heat buildup during extended gaming sessions, while dual graphene heating pads provide adjustable warmth when the room gets chilly. Three ventilation levels and three heating levels let users tailor their experience. A 15-minute automatic shutoff and overheating protection provide additional safety features.

The C3 Pro Advanced also features a larger upgraded seat and a retractable footrest, giving players more room to settle in and another way to relax between matches.

Custom Fit: Adjustable Lumbar Support

Support is central to the C3 Pro Series. Adjustable lumbar support lets players fine-tune the position of lower-back support to suit their preferred sitting position, whether they are gaming, studying, or spending time at a desk.

The C3 Pro Standard focuses on essential lumbar support and everyday comfort, making it a practical starting point for first-time gaming chair buyers and those upgrading from a basic chair. The C3 Pro Advanced builds on that foundation with additional comfort features for players who want more flexibility in how they sit and relax.

Choose Your C3 Pro

The C3 Pro Series offers two configurations designed around different needs and priorities.

- C3 Pro Standard â Essential Support: Designed for first-time gaming chair buyers and upgraders who want core lumbar support, distinctive styling, and the essentials for everyday gaming.

- C3 Pro Advanced â Enhanced Comfort: Adds active seat ventilation and heating, a larger upgraded seat, and a retractable footrest for players seeking a more feature-rich comfort experience.

Both models share the series' lightning-inspired design, while their distinct configurations help shoppers choose the features that matter most to them.

Availability

The AutoFull C3 Pro Series is now available in the United States through the AutoFull official website and Amazon, with availability in the EU beginning November 2, 2026. Both C3 Pro Standard and C3 Pro Advanced will be available through the respective regional stores.

For product details, current pricing, and purchasing options, visit the regional AutoFull website or Amazon storefront.

Official Website: [https://www.autofull.com/a/omnitrack/f9a64271]

Amazon: [https://goautofull.com/3W1hEcw]

Black Friday and Cyber Monday

The C3 Pro Series will be included in AutoFull's Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotion. AutoFull's broader 2026 Black Friday campaign will feature the brand's lowest prices of the year on select products, giving shoppers more opportunities to explore the lineup during the holiday shopping season. Specific offers and eligibility will be announced through the relevant regional stores.

About AutoFull

Founded in 2014, AutoFull is a leading esports peripherals brand offering gaming chairs, desks, gaming cabins, and more.

Over 10 years, AutoFull has led in tech like dynamic tracking lumbar support, cushions with ventilation and heating function, foldable mechanical armrests intelligent lifting, and rapid assembly patents, earning German IGR certification and drafting esports furniture standards.

AutoFull products are available on both the official website and Amazon.

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Therap Services Enhances Therap Connect with Personalized Sleep Insights for Human Services Providers

TORRINGTON, Conn., Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Therap Services, the national leader in HIPAA-compliant electronic documentation solutions for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS), and Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) industries, has introduced advanced Personalized Sleep Insights to its Therap Connect platform. This enhancement integrates ambient room monitoring with sleep tracking data to help care teams understand and optimize environmental factors affecting the sleep quality of individuals.

Understanding Environmental Factors for Better Rest

Tracking overnight sleep patterns is vital for maintaining physical health, emotional well-being, and individual safety. The updated Therap Connect module introduces a 'Personalized Sleep Insights' feature that evaluates three months of historical data from Withings sleep monitors and Watchdog room sensors. By evaluating sleep start times alongside ambient room temperature and humidity, the system highlights optimal environmental conditions to support healthier sleep habits and proactive care planning.

Streamlined Platform Workflows and Daily Tracking

Designed for ease of use, this update helps teams manage daily monitoring more efficiently. Staff can quickly review overnight alerts directly on dashboard views, manage notification settings in one place, and conveniently copy form details with a single click. These practical updates save time on routine administrative tasks, allowing care managers and staff to focus on monitoring health parameters.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does Therap Connect offer sleep tracking capabilities?

Yes. Therap Services provides integrated sleep and health tracking through Therap Connect, combining continuous sensor data with daily documentation tools.

How do Personalized Sleep Insights in Therap Services help human services providers?

It analyzes sleep schedules, room temperature, and humidity data to identify optimal sleep environments, helping care teams make data-informed adjustments to support health outcomes.

Does Therap Connect require extra software for sleep tracking?

No. Therap Connect operates through its own dedicated, secure web-based portal, allowing teams to access environmental and sleep tracking insights natively without installing third-party software.

For more information about Therap Connect, please visit: https://www.therapconnect.net/

About Therap Services

Therap Services provides HIPAA-compliant software for documentation, communication, reporting, EVV, and billing.

Learn more: https://www.therapservices.net/

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Filevine Finance brings trust accounting, reconciliation and financial planning into one system designed specifically for the business of law

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Filevine today announced Filevine Finance, an AI-native, full-stack enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform that brings a law firm's and legal team's entire finance functions into one system, including the general ledger, trust accounting, billing, payables, receivables and reporting. Filevine Finance has been in development for more than two years and counts a top-five insurer as an early customer.

Legal AI has transformed research, drafting and case strategy, while ERP systems haven't evolved in over 15 years and remain disconnected from the platforms where legal work happens. Too often, legal work happens in one set of systems and accounting happens in another, leaving finance teams to connect information manually, and requiring firms to make critical business decisions using information that is often fragmented or delayed.

Filevine Finance supports how firms actually work, including cash and accrual accounting, multi-entity structures and complex client billing arrangements. Designed for law firms and legal teams, Filevine Finance is a direct replacement for legacy finance systems.

"Legal has spent the last few years obsessing over whether AI can write a brief. Meanwhile, many firms still run the business behind that brief on software built for the past," said Dr. Cain Elliott, Chief Legal Futurist at Filevine. "Filevine Finance was built from scratch with AI at the core. Anything a click can do, AI can do, with the same permissions and the same audit trail."

Filevine's AI-native foundation is designed to help reduce manual reconciliation, surface potential issues earlier and give real-time visibility into the financial impact of work. Rather than layering AI onto legacy accounting software, Filevine has built AI into a modern financial system from the start. The platform combines a full accounting and ERP foundation with AI designed to understand legal-finance workflows, identifying issues before they become problems, and ultimately helping users move from simply recording the past to anticipating what comes next.

The launch of Filevine Finance continues Filevine's recent momentum in applying AI to the legal industry's most consequential workflows. Filevine's LOIS Console introduced AI-assisted actions across supported legal workflows, while LOIS Legal Research and its citator brought greater accuracy and verification to AI-assisted research. Filevine Finance brings that same focus on practical customer value to another critical part of the firm: the financial operations behind the practice of law.

Filevine is selecting a limited group of organizations for early access. To request consideration for the early-access program, visit filevine.com/finance.

About Filevine

Filevine, Inc. is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, with offices around the world. Filevine is the legal industry's definitive system of record, uniting contracts, matters, documents, research, financial operations and workflows in a single platform built for modern legal teams. With LOIS, legal teams can use AI to analyze case files more thoroughly, develop stronger arguments and surface critical details that might otherwise go unnoticed. With Filevine Finance, firms can run their accounting, trust and billing operations through an AI-native ERP designed for law. Law firms, enterprises and government agencies rely on Filevine to manage complex legal work with precision, security and institutional intelligence. Filevine has been honored by the LegalTech Breakthrough Awards, The SaaS Awards, Deloitte Technology Fast 500 and the 2025 Business Intelligence AI Excellence Award.

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Meet Providi: One Company Behind Cerbo and OptiMantra

The new name reflects a long-term commitment to the cash-pay personalized care market, where Cerbo and OptiMantra keep their brands and together serve nearly 7,000 clinics.

ATLANTA, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Providi launched today as the corporate brand of the company behind Cerbo and OptiMantra, two long-standing products in the cash-pay personalized care market. The companies combined in 2025, backed by a growth investment from Mainsail Partners. Cerbo and OptiMantra will continue as product brands within Providi.

Together, the two providers of electronic health record (EHR) and practice management products support nearly 7,000 clinics. These include functional, integrative, longevity, wellness, direct primary care, concierge, med spa and behavioral health practices. Both have served the market since 2011.

The name Providi combines "provi," for the provider at the center of every practice, with "vidi," Latin for "I saw." It stands for a company that starts with the provider and can see where personalized care is going.

Providi's mission is to empower personalized care providers to deliver better patient outcomes and create thriving practices. That mission is already shaping the product roadmap. With the Cerbo and OptiMantra teams building together, new capabilities reach providers faster, and AI Scribe is the first example. Available now, Cerbo AI Scribe captures visit notes automatically, so providers spend less time charting between visits or after hours. OptiMantra AI Scribe, built on lessons from the Cerbo launch, is coming to OptiMantra providers soon.

"Personalized care providers built this market one practice at a time, each one designed around the time, attention and care they believe every patient deserves," said Jeff Hindman, CEO of Providi. "Cerbo and OptiMantra have each earned the trust of thousands of practices, and Providi exists to amplify that work. Coming together as one company accelerates the innovation we can bring to market and enables us to invest more in both products. Our focus remains giving the providers already running our products and the new providers entering the market the technology they need to succeed."

Providers can expect to log in to the same Cerbo and OptiMantra products, reach out to the same reps and receive support, onboarding and product updates the same way they do today. They will start to see the Providi name at combined events and in company communications, and they'll feel it in their products: two teams sharing what they learn, active investment in both products and new capabilities reaching their practices sooner.

About Providi

Providi is the company behind Cerbo and OptiMantra, two electronic health record (EHR) and practice management products serving the cash-pay personalized care market. Together, Cerbo and OptiMantra support nearly 7,000 clinics in functional, integrative, longevity, wellness, direct primary care, concierge, med spa and behavioral health. Providi is committed to meeting the specialty workflow needs of these practices and continues to invest in both products to help providers achieve better patient outcomes, grow their practices and operate more efficiently. For more information, visit providico.com.

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Subscription Plans and Online Purchasing Make Professional Spatial Content Creation More Accessible

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony's XYN⢠(/zin/) spatial capture solution, which enables creators to capture real-world objects and environments and generate high-quality 3DCG (3D Computer Graphics) assets, is now available in the United States (excluding U.S. territories) and Canada, through a range of flexible purchasing options. XYN is a suite of solutions that supports spatial content creation. The spatial capture solution consists of three applications: XYN Spatial Scan Navi, a smartphone application1 that assists with capturing spatial content; XYN Spatial Scan, a cloud application (available on XYN website) that generates high-quality 3DCG assets from real-world spaces; and XYN Spatial Renderer Plugin, a rendering plugin that displays generated assets for applications such as virtual production2.

Since the initial announcement in April 2026, XYN spatial capture solution has added software updates to all three applications, to support the creation of 3DCG assets for a wider range of subjects, from props and consumer products to vehicles and larger industrial assets. This expands opportunities across VFX production, gaming, virtual production, digital twin creation, product visualization, and immersive digital experiences.

In addition, multiple subscription plans, token options, and online credit card purchasing make the solution accessible to freelance production professionals, small production teams, studios, and enterprise customers. Users can select the package that best aligns with their creative workflows, project scale, budget, and production requirements.

Each plan includes application licenses, while paid plans3 provide token allocations for 3DCG asset generation and the free plan offers the ability to purchase tokens individually, as needed. Additional tokens can be purchased and are planned to be supported across additional XYN applications in the future.4 5

Key Updates Since April 2026 Announcement of XYN Spatial Capture Solution

(1) XYN Spatial Scan | 3DCG Generation Algorithm Adds Support for Object Generation

XYN Venus Algorithm9, the 3DCG generation algorithm powering XYN Spatial Scan, supports object creation in addition to generating background assets for virtual production. Users can specify the range of the object to be generated, enabling high-quality conversion of real-world objects into 3DCG assets complete with transparency and gloss, which can be displayed on PCs and compatible smartphones, and options for large LED walls complete with support for HDR (high dynamic range) and color management. This enables a variety of 3DCG asset production applications, including props for films and games and reference materials for product design. In addition, users can configure parameters such as generation quality and color workflow to accommodate different data usage and workflows for each application.

(2) XYN Spatial Scan Navi | Subject-Specific Guidance Supports Efficient Object Capture

Object: Assist Mode which is designed for object capture, can intuitively specify the scan area according to the subject size10, supporting efficient capture. By guiding users to maintain a consistent distance from the subject, the application enables them to capture the entire circumference of the subject with confidence.

(3) XYN Spatial Renderer Plugin| Enhanced Rendering and Creative Features

The plugin enhances operability and functionality to improve image quality in virtual production environments and help creators achieve their intended visual expression. When displaying generated assets in Unreal Engine®, proprietary capabilities such as splat editing, splat processing, and flicker suppression improve image quality and production flexibility.

XYN Spatial Renderer Plugin can also be used in virtual production workflows employing green screens or LED walls.

In addition to its existing support for Unreal Engine and Disguise RendererStream, the plugin supports integration with Aximmetry's virtual production platform.

New XYN Initiative for Co-Creation with Creators

As a new initiative in XYN software development, Sony plans to begin rolling out Lab apps by the end of 202611, which will allow creators to test features and algorithms under development within the XYN platform. Feedback from creators will be continuously incorporated into feature improvements and future development to enhance the quality of the applications offered.

Feedback from the Community

"XYN is one of those tools that makes hard to film locations easy to capture as a digital asset, process it, and bring it back to your LED volume or to your green screen stage," said Erik "Wolfie" Wolford, Director of Photography. "It provides high quality, fillable scans from your phone mounted to your mirrorless camera. It makes it easy to scan a location, and 'digitally fold and hold' it, in case you need to do reshoots later on. I see so many uses for this well integrated tool."

"Not only can we capture historical buildings and generate photorealistic 3DCG assets with the XYN spatial capture solution â we are also preserving history, with a faithful model of structures and locations as they stand at a specific point in time," said Justin Kirchhoff, Virtual Production Supervisor Virtual Production Institute College of Performance, Visualization & Fine Arts for Texas A&M University. "As our campus changes and technologies explore new data sets, we foresee using the solution in many spaces beyond virtual production. And once props and animated CG objects can live inside these captured environments, the range of what we can create will open up even further."

By registering for an XYN account, users can take advantage of certain application features and purchase additional tokens to generate 3DCG assets.

More information and details on the service and applications:

- Product website:

- Product video: https://youtu.be/tNxEc2ljS2Y

* "Sony" and "SONY," as well as the product names, service names, and logos used in this press release, are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Group Corporation or its affiliates. Other product names, service names, company names, and logos are trademarks, registered trademarks, or trade names of their respective owners.

About Sony Electronics Inc.

Sony Electronics is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America and an affiliate of Sony Group Corporation, one of the most comprehensive entertainment companies in the world, with a portfolio that encompasses electronics, music, motion pictures, mobile, gaming, robotics, and financial services. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Sony Electronics is a leader in electronics for the consumer and professional markets. Operations include research and development, engineering, sales, marketing, distribution, and customer service. Sony Electronics creates products that innovate and inspire generations, such as the award-winning Alpha Interchangeable Lens Cameras and revolutionary high-resolution audio products. Sony is also a leading manufacturer of end-to-end solutions from 4K professional broadcast and A/V equipment to industry-leading 4K and 8K Ultra HD TVs. Visit http://www.sony.com/news for more information.

1 Application compatible with iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max with OS iOS 18, 26 or later

2 See XYN spatial capture solution for details. Network services, content, and operating system and software subject to terms and conditions and may be changed, interrupted or discontinued at any time and may require fees, registration and credit card information.

3 The pricing shown is current as of the time of announcement and is subject to change without notice. Please visit English: https://xyn.sony.net/en/pricing or French Canadian: https://xyn.sony.net/fr-ca/pricing for the latest pricing plans and details.

4 Paid subscription plans automatically renew at the then-current rate unless cancelled before the renewal date. You may cancel automatic renewal at any time without penalty through your account settings. Tokens expire six (6) months from the date of grant, regardless of whether they have been used. Tokens are non-refundable.

5 Future availability of token use across additional applications is subject to change and is not guaranteed. See XYN Terms of Paid Service.

6 A token is required to generate 3DCG assets in XYN Spatial Scan.

7 The features available in the app vary depending on your subscription plan. Please visit our website for more details: English: https://xyn.sony.net/en/pricing or French Canadian: https://xyn.sony.net/fr-ca/pricing.

8 1 GB = one billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity will be less.

9 3DCG asset generation using XYN Venus consumes tokens.

10 There are limitations on the size of subjects that can be captured.

11 Specifications and features are subject to change or be discontinued without notice.

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Construction line of credit now available to qualified subcontractors nationwide, complementing Billd's suite of products built specifically for commercial construction

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Billd, the leading provider of financial solutions for commercial subcontractors, today announced the national launch of Flex Line, its revolving line of credit for subcontractors, in partnership with Cross River Bank ("Cross River"), a leading technology infrastructure platform powering embedded financial solutions serving as the trust anchor for global banking and money movement. Flex Line is a line of credit product offered through Cross River that provides qualified subcontractors with access to working capital designed specifically for the realities of the construction business.

Built to use alongside a traditional line of credit, Flex Line offers subcontractors flexible working capital that isn't tied to a single project. As a revolving line of credit, available credit replenishes as the balance is repaid, and there are no fees for unused funds.

"Flex Line gives our long-time customers one more way to access working capital, available right when subcontractors need it. It's the simplest and easiest line of credit subcontractors will ever use," said Chris Doyle, Founder and CEO of Billd. "Alongside Material Financing and Pay App Advance, Flex Line rounds out a product suite built to empower subcontractors to do the best work of their lives."

The national expansion is made possible through Billd's partnership with Cross River, which powers financial technology programs across accounts, cards, payments, lending, digital assets and agentic commerce for some of the world's most recognized brands.

Flex Line complements Billd's existing product suite, which includes Material Financing, Pay App Advance, and the Predictable Pay early payment program for general contractors. Flex Line eligibility is subject to application, credit review, and approval. Terms, conditions, and restrictions apply, visit billd.com/flex-line for more details.

Lines of credit made by Cross River, Member FDIC. This is not a deposit product.

About Billd

Billd stands alone as a partner that truly champions the subcontractor. Founded in 2018 by two industry veterans in both construction and finance, Billd's construction-specific financial and payment products empower subcontractors to overcome the impacts of the longstanding broken payment cycle in construction. Billd offers access to working capital solutions to cover subcontractors' most pressing costs, including materials and labor, providing flexible credit to accommodate the unpredictability of cash flow in construction. Billd's patented analytic and financing methodology allows subcontractors to stabilize cash flow and more effectively grow their businesses.

About Cross River

Cross River builds technology that powers the future of financial services. Leveraging its proprietary real-time digital banking core, Cross River delivers innovative and scalable embedded payments, cards, lending and digital asset and agentic solutions to millions of consumers and businesses. Cross River is backed by leading investors and serves the world's most essential technology and fintech companies at the forefront of innovation. As a leader in the industry, Cross River is reshaping global finance and financial inclusion. Member FDIC. Find out more at www.crossriver.com.

Media Contact:

Lydia Adams, VP of Marketing, Billd [email protected]

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CHICAGO, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Machine Tool Bids (MTB), a leading online marketplace specializing in metalworking machinery auctions, has announced its upcoming October 28 Open CNC & Fabrication Auction, featuring 61 lots of CNC machining, fabrication, EDM, laser cutting, and other industrial equipment sourced from facilities across North America. Lots will begin closing Wednesday, October 28, at 11:00 AM Central Time.

MTB's Open Auctions provide manufacturers, machine shops, and equipment buyers with a consistent opportunity to source quality used machinery from trusted industry brands. This month's auction features a diverse selection of equipment from Mazak, Haas, Mitsubishi, BLM, Bystronic, Amada, and more.

Featured equipment includes:

- 2018 BLM LT5 Tube Laser

- 2016 Mitsubishi EA28VM Advance EDM Sinker

- 2014 Mazak VCU 500C 3X Vertical Machining Center

- 2008 Mazak Variaxis 500-5X II 5-Axis Machining Center

- 2008 Mazak QTN 450II CNC Lathe

- 2019 Haas VF-2SS Vertical Machining Center

- 2005 Bystronic 150 Ton Hydraulic Press Brake

- 2019 Desktop Metal Studio System 1 Metal 3D Printing Setup

- 2015 Excetek W350G & W500G Wire EDM Machines

- Amada Apelio II-357 CO2 Laser

- 2014 Kasto KastoWIN A 5.6 Horizontal Band Saw

MTB's Open Auctions bring together equipment from multiple sellers across North America, providing buyers with access to a broad range of machinery through one convenient bidding platform.

With Open Auctions held on the first and third Wednesday of every month, in addition to specialized single-facility auctions, MTB provides buyers with a consistent source of quality used metalworking equipment while helping sellers turn surplus machinery into cash in weeks, not months.

Beyond its consistent auction schedule, MTB continues to enhance the buying experience through technology and buyer incentives. MTB offers what it describes as the industry's only auction rewards program, featuring exclusive benefits for first-time buyers and an industry first loyalty program for return customers each time they buy through MTB auctions. The company has also introduced Chip, an AI-powered chatbot designed to provide immediate assistance and streamline communication with the MTB team, making it easier for buyers to get the information they need throughout the auction process.

Auction Details

- Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026

- Lots Begin Closing: 11:00 AM Central Time

- Equipment Locations: US, Canada

- Auction Link: https://auctions.machinetoolbids.com/Event/Details/5496129/

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