Boutique-inspired, value-centric lifestyle brand draws independent owners seeking

greater distribution, technology and loyalty reach without sacrificing their hotel's identity 

HIGHLIGHTS:

- Dazzler Select by Wyndham has surpassed more than a dozen hotels in its first year, with 14 hotels now open across the United States, demonstrating growing demand among independent owners for a simpler path to the scale and reach of a global hotel company.

- Additions like Majestic Canyon Lodge in Williams, Ariz.; Soap Lake Natural Spa & Resort in Soap Lake, Wash.; and Moab Big Horn Lodge in Moab, Utah; are expanding the brand's footprint in high-demand destinations.

- With a flat monthly brand fee and simple, streamlined standards, Dazzler Select gives high-quality owners access to Wyndham's distribution, technology and loyalty platforms while preserving what makes each hotel unique.

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Just one year after its debut, Dazzler Select by Wyndham is gaining momentum, with 14 hotels now open across the United Statesâmarking a strong start for one of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts' newest lifestyle offerings. The early growth underscores the brand's appeal to value-centric, independent hotel owners seeking the benefits of Wyndham's scale without compromising what makes their properties unique.

Combining a predictable flat monthly fee, low-cost conversions and streamlined brand standards with access to Wyndham's powerful distribution, technology and loyalty platforms, Dazzler Select offers owners a simple, cost-effective way to unlock the advantages of one of the world's largest hotel franchisors while preserving their hotels' individual character and identity.

"Independent owners shouldn't have to choose between preserving what makes their hotel special and gaining the scale that can help them compete. Dazzler Select was built to give them both, helping owners reach more travelers, drive more direct bookings and reduce their reliance on higher-cost third-party channels."

- David Wilner, Chief Development Officer, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Local Character, Global Reach

From family-focused resorts and coastal escapes to reimagined roadside hotels and adventure-driven stays, Dazzler Select is attracting independent properties with distinct identities and strong ties to the destinations they serve. Magic Moment Resort & Kids Club in Kissimmee, Fla., the first hotel to join Dazzler Select, set the bar by bringing its playful design and family-first experience while preserving the character that had already made it a guest favorite. Since then, a growing collection of independent hotels has followed, including:

- Majestic Canyon Lodge â Williams, Ariz.

Located along historic Route 66, just 54 miles from Grand Canyon National Park, the lodge recently underwent a renovation in 2026 and features family suites, making it an ideal stop for families exploring northern Arizona.

- Soap Lake Natural Spa & Resort â Soap Lake, Wash.

Located along the shores of Soap Lake in central Washington's Columbia Basin, near the Grand Coulee and Dry Falls, this lakeside retreat offers a unique wellness escape with mineral-rich lake waters, in-room mineral baths, spa treatments and private beach access.

- Casey Key Resorts Mainland â Osprey, Fla.

Located just south of Sarasota on Florida's Gulf Coast, this resort features spacious rooms and suites, a resort-style pool with private cabanas, a poolside Tiki bar, on-site dining and complimentary shuttle service to its beachfront property.

- Moab Big Horn Lodge â Moab, Utah

Located in the heart of historic downtown Moab, just four miles from Arches National Park, Big Horn Lodge offers an adventure-friendly base for exploring Utah's red rock country, with cozy lodge-style rooms, an outdoor pool, bike-wash station and in-room mountain bike storage.

- Golden Gables Inn â North Conway, N.H.

Set against the White Mountains, this cozy New England retreat offers a seasonal pool, outdoor firepits, playground and select suites with jetted tubs, placing guests close to skiing, hiking, fall foliage and Mount Washington.

- Kings House Motor Hotel â Flagstaff, Ariz.

A local landmark along historic Route 66, Kings House blends the nostalgic character of a classic American motor hotel with modern comforts, and is only minutes from downtown Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University and some of the region's best-known outdoor attractions.

"Big Horn Lodge revels in giving travelers an authentic, welcoming place to stay while they experience everything that makes Moab special. With Dazzler Select, we can preserve that identity while tapping into Wyndham's best-in-class technology and top-rated rewards program with more than 126 million enrolled members worldwide. That kind of reach is incredibly powerful for an independent hotel like ours, and we get it without changing what makes Big Horn Lodge special."

- Michael Christensen, Partner, Garn Development

Created To Stand Out, Backed to Compete

Dazzler Select balances individuality with a clear commitment to quality. Hotels are expected to maintain a guest rating of 4.0 or higher. The brand's approach to the guest experience pairs each hotel's boutique-inspired design with thoughtful amenities, including free Wi-Fi for Wyndham Rewards members, complimentary 24-hour coffee and water stations, and a complimentary breakfast item for each guest.

Once part of Wyndham, owners gain the broader advantages of being connected to one of the world's largest hotel franchisors, with access to dedicated sales, marketing, revenue management and operational support alongside a growing suite of technology designed around the needs of franchisees. That includes industry-leading offerings like Wyndham Connect, the company's AI-powered guest engagement platform available at no added cost to franchisees, and Wyndham AI Concierge, a premium add-on that uses agentic voice and messaging to answer guest questions, provide recommendations and manage reservationsâhelping to free up hotel staff to focus on in-person interactions and drive increased direct contribution.

To learn more about Dazzler Select, including franchising opportunities, visit WyndhamDevelopment.com.

About Dazzler Select by Wyndham

Dazzler Select is an extension of the boutique-inspired Dazzler by Wyndham brand, designed for independent, value-centric lifestyle hotels. The concept enables owners to maintain their property's unique character while tapping into Wyndham's global scale, loyalty program, technology, and marketing support. Built for today's lifestyle-minded traveler, Dazzler Select delivers boutique style, approachable rates, and the resources owners need to grow and succeed. Learn more at DazzlerHotels.com. For franchising opportunities, visit WyndhamDevelopment.com.

About Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) is one of the world's largest hotel franchising companies with approximately 8,500 hotels across approximately 100 countries on six continents. Through its network of over 877,000 franchised and affiliated rooms appealing to the everyday traveler, Wyndham commands a leading presence in the economy and midscale segments of the lodging industry. The Company operates a portfolio of 25 hotel brands, including Super 8®, Days Inn®, Ramada®, Microtel®, La Quinta®, Baymont®, Wingate®, AmericInn®, ECHO Suites®, Registry Collection Hotels®, Trademark Collection® and Wyndham®. The Company's award-winning Wyndham Rewards loyalty program offers approximately 129 million enrolled members the opportunity to redeem points at thousands of hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals globally. For more information, visit www.wyndhamhotels.com.

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Travelport and Cognizant deepen strategic partnership to build intelligent travel retail for the AI era

- Builds on the successful first phase of Travelport's modernization program, which has established the technology foundation for AI-enabled delivery

- Positions Travelport to apply AI at scale across its platforms that power bookings for hundreds of thousands of travel suppliers in more than 165 countries

TEANECK, N.J. and LONDON, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) and Travelport today announced the next phase of their strategic partnership, committing both companies to a single objective: making Travelport the first truly AI-native platform in global travel retailing.

Building on 20 years of collaboration, the companies are accelerating efforts to embed AI across the platforms, products and operations that power the travel industry. Together, Cognizant and Travelport will modernize platforms, engineering practices and operational workflows to create an AI-native ecosystem that enables faster innovation, greater efficiency and enhanced traveler experiences. The work has two connected dimensions: transforming how Travelport builds and operates its own technology, and embedding AI directly into the products that airlines, agencies, and travelers use every day.

Travel booking systems were built for a different era and as AI is increasingly used by travelers, the underlying infrastructure will need to evolve. Agencies spend more time piecing together complex itineraries manually, while travelers increasingly plan trips with AI tools that today's platforms cannot fully interpret or fulfil. The result is a gap between what a traveler asks for and a confirmed booking. Embedding AI in the core of the platforms themselves, rather than layering it on top, is how the two companies intend to close that gap.

"What excites me is how much AI can change what our platform does for customers," said John Mangelaars, Chief Executive Officer, Travelport. "Understanding a traveler's intent, resolving disruption before it reaches them, turning a complex itinerary into a confirmed booking in a fraction of the time it takes today, these are step changes for airlines, agencies and travelers, not incremental gains. That potential is what this work is for, we have always worked to reduce complexity for our customers and this is the next step on that journey."

"We have invested substantially in AI, in our platforms, our engineering tooling and our people, and the real measure of that investment is what it makes possible for clients," said Ravi Kumar S, Chief Executive Officer, Cognizant. "With Travelport, we are putting those capabilities to work on infrastructure the global travel industry depends on. Combining our AI investments with their platform and domain strength is how AI capability becomes commercial advantage."

Since announcing their AI transformation in May 2026 alongside Anthropic, Cognizant and Travelport have completed the first phase of the initiative, establishing the foundational platforms, architecture and modern engineering practices required for AI-enabled delivery. AI tooling is now being introduced across the software development lifecycle, including code generation, test creation and pull-request review, with further opportunities for workflow automation identified. The initial engineering focus is Travelport Trip Services, which handles bookings, exchanges, refunds and servicing worldwide. The resulting gains in engineering speed and quality are intended to accelerate the delivery of new AI capabilities to Travelport's customers.

For Travelport customers, the value of this continued innovation is clear. "We need partners who can support scale, reliability, and future product development, and the biggest value is in having one that helps us move faster," said Hussain Patel, Founder of TripJack, a Travelport customer.

The strategic partnership spans three areas: technology transformation through AI-assisted engineering, business process transformation through workflow automation; and product innovation through embedding AI-native capabilities. Cognizant teams will engage with Travelport across 18 countries, delivered through Cognizant's AI Builder approach. The collaboration builds on one of Cognizant's longest-running client relationships and expands its role in helping modernize the platforms that power global travel.

Looking ahead, the companies plan to continue expanding platform modernization efforts and bring new AI-powered capabilities to Travelport's customers worldwide.

About Cognizant

Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization's unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, realize tangible returns and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at www.cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

About Travelport

Travelport is the intelligent infrastructure travel provider that powers bookings for hundreds of thousands of travel suppliers worldwide. Ranked First from 160 Travel Software Suppliers (G2 Survey December 2025). Headquartered in London, United Kingdom, Travelport operates in more than 165 countries. For more information, visit www.travelport.com.

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Two in Three 10-Year-Olds Already Use More Than One Chat App a Week, Findmykids Data on 30,778 US Children Shows

Roblox reaches 57% of US children aged 10 to 17, while all dating and anonymous-chat apps together reach 1.5%. For online safety, the network of everyday apps matters more than a blocklist.

NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Two in three 10-year-olds in US Findmykids families use more than one app with chat in a typical week, according to new data from Findmykids . By 12, most use three or more. The study covers 30,778 children aged 10 to 17 on Android phones over four weeks in August and September 2026.

Key findings:

- The typical 10-year-old uses two chat-enabled apps a week; from 15, four. YouTube and texting are not counted.

- 34% of 10- and 11-year-olds used a chat game and a messenger in the same week. Roblox and WhatsApp was the top pair, at 28%.

- Roblox reached 57% of children. All dating and anonymous-chat apps together reached 1.5%.

- About half of 10-year-olds use a social app, before 13, the minimum age on most platforms.

"By 10, a child's online life already spans a game, a messenger and often a social app. Online safety starts with seeing that whole network and talking about it early," said the Analytics Team at Findmykids.

Findmykids sees which apps were open, not what was said in them. In a 2022 Thorn survey, two in three 9- to 17-year-olds said someone they knew only online had asked them to continue on another platform. The FBI says sextortion offenders often push for such a switch. Those figures come from other samples and methods.

Findmykids suggests families agree on warning signs early: if an online-only contact asks to switch apps, keep secrets, send photos or money, or meet, the child tells a trusted adult without fear of losing their phone.

Full study: Findmykids research blog

About Letem LTD and Findmykids:

Letem LTD is the developer of Findmykids, a globally recognized family safety and parental control application. Designed to provide parents with peace of mind, Findmykids offers accurate location tracking for the whole family, children's app usage monitoring and SOS features, empowering families to raise kids safely in a digital world. Learn more at https://findmykids.org/ .

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Organizers who make Captello their official lead capture solution get EventGen⢠registration and the EventNexus⢠attendee app at no cost, a $20,000 to $25,000 value, and a single platform that connects every attendee, exhibitor and dollar into one data set.

DALLAS, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Captello, the event-to-revenue intelligence platform, today launched The $0 Show, an unprecedented program that takes registration off the organizer's bill entirely. New event organizers who name Captello the official lead capture solution for their event, with 75 or more exhibitors on board, receive EventGen registration and the EventNexus attendee app at no cost.

For years, organizers have paid one vendor to open the front door, another to capture leads on the show floor and a third to report on what happened, then stitched the results together by hand. The $0 Show disrupts that model. It removes the single largest technology line item from the organizer's budget and replaces a patchwork of tools with one connected platform built to prove what every event delivers.

The offer: registration and the attendee app, on us

The $0 Show gives qualifying organizers two core pieces of their event at no cost:

- EventGen registration: branded registration forms, free or paid ticket types, attendance tiers, group registration and real-time registration dashboards.

- EventNexus attendee app (core license): a branded app with agendas, sessions, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors and on-demand badge QR.

To qualify, organizers:

- Make Captello the official and exclusive lead capture solution for their event.

- Have 75 or more exhibitors using Captello as their default lead capture.

- Book a meeting with the Captello team to confirm the offer.

Exhibitors get premium lead capture on any device, with every lead enriched and a lead portal with live lead data, training resources, and real-time analytics. Organizers can package exhibitor lead capture as a premium service, turning what was once a cost into a new revenue line for the show.

One platform, one data set: the end of guessing what an event delivered

Free registration is the headline. The data is the game changer.

Captello runs registration, the attendee app, exhibitor lead capture, engagement and revenue intelligence under one hood, on one login and one data model. Nothing is exported, matched or reconciled after the fact. Every interaction at the show is captured once and connected to everything else:

- The front door: every registration, ticket type and check-in.

- The attendee journey: sessions added, sponsors viewed and agendas built in the EventNexus app.

- The show floor: every badge scan, booth conversation, meeting and activation play.

- The revenue: every lead tied to pipeline and closed revenue through ROI attribution.

That single, connected data set transforms the way organizers see their events. Instead of a post-show survey and a gut feeling, organizers get a live, show-wide view of who attended, where they went, which exhibitors and sponsors they engaged and what that engagement produced. Revelationâ¢, Captello's analytics solution, benchmarks the show against itself year over year and show over show. Exhibitor ROI dashboards and sponsor reporting give every exhibitor and sponsor the proof they need to rebook, upgrade and renew.

For the first time, organizers can answer the question every exhibitor, sponsor and board member asks after the doors close, "Was it worth it?", with numbers instead of anecdotes all in one organizer hub.

What Captello's leaders are saying

"Organizers have been paying a toll just to open their own front door, and then paying again to find out whether the show worked," said Ryan Schefke, Founder and CEO of Captello. "We think that's backwards. When Captello powers your lead capture, registration and the attendee app are on us. Some vendors in this space won't love that. Organizers will. We'd rather compete on what our data proves than on what we charge to scan a badge."

Proven on the show floor

The model behind The $0 Show is already delivering for organizers. One large international event's organizer program generated more than $250,000 in incremental revenue in its first year on Captello, with 195,947 leads captured at a single show. At a leading association trade show, gamified sponsor stops drove $42,500 in new sponsorship revenue.

"Most event platforms hand organizers a pile of disconnected reports and wish them luck," said Brad Froese, VP of Marketing at Captello. "We hand them one data set that follows an attendee from registration to the booth to the pipeline. Once an organizer sees their show that way, there's no going back to spreadsheets and survey scores. The $0 Show is the easiest decision an organizer will make all year, and frankly, it's going to make a few renewal conversations elsewhere very uncomfortable."

Availability

The $0 Show is available now to qualifying events worldwide. Organizers can check eligibility and book a meeting at captello.com/zero-dollar-show. Follow the conversation at #ZeroDollarShow.

About Captello

Captello is the system of record for enterprise event programs, connecting every event interaction to attributable pipeline. Captello captures every conversation, meeting and activation across trade shows, conferences and field programs, and routes it to your CRM with AI-powered insights that align Sales, Marketing and Events. A profitable company trusted by AT&T, IBM, Amazon, GE, Philips and Thomson Reuters, Captello delivers world-class support and enterprise-grade security. Learn more at captello.com.

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Allegion highlights its commitment to open architecture and collaborative security ecosystems with real-time wireless locking solutions, intuitive mobile management tools, and expanded Apple Wallet and Google Wallet credentials.

NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Allegion US, a leading provider of security solutions, technology and services, will be exhibiting and demonstrating interoperable electronic access control technologies and software at ISC East 2026 (booth #601), the security industry's premier trade show in the Northeast occurring November 4â5, at the Javits Center in New York City.

"Security leaders and integrators across the Northeast are under constant pressure to modernize infrastructure quickly without overcomplicating daily operations," said Butch Holland, regional director, channel sales at Allegion. "ISC East is an opportunity to connect face-to-face with our partners and prove how we're solving those real-world, on-the-ground challenges. By simplifying installation and championing open standards, we're helping our partners deliver smarter, scalable security with total confidence."

Allegion continues to solidify its position as the security industry's partner of choice by delivering a complete ecosystemâuniting intuitive design tools, robust hardware, open architecture software and strategic integrations that empower customer freedom of choice. Through the Allegion Alliance Network and active participation in standard-setting bodies like the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) and FiRA Consortium, Allegion drives cross-industry interoperability built around user needs. Strategic collaborations with market innovators, including SwiftConnect, further accelerate the adoption of NFC mobile credentials to deliver seamless, future-ready access experiences.

Allegion experts will be connecting with attendees and showcasing the company's latest products and solutions, including:

- Schlage XE360 with RealSync: The next generation of wireless access control combining sleek design, affordability, and flexible connectivity. Utilizing an interchangeable FleX Moduleâ¢, XE360 locks support offline mode via Bluetooth® or real-time mode via Wi-Fi®. When connected via Wi-FI the groundbreaking RealSync⢠technology is enabled, allowing administrators to remotely manage access, push instant credential updates, and receive immediate security alerts â providing a true wireless, real-time experience without the cost and complexity that can come with traditional hardwired systems.

- Easy to install and maintain, the LCN Senior Swing is the next generation of auto operators. From the innovative award-winning AdaptivIQ⢠technology to 23 user-adjustable features and compatibility with the Allegion Optimize⢠mobile app, this self-adjusting operator provides the reliability and durability that can be used to minimize seasonal adjustments, reduce nuisance calls, and help you enjoy smooth, consistent operation year-round. With the 9500IQ surface mounted and 2800IQ concealed options, the Senior Swing has the flexibility to fit multiple openings and aesthetics.

- Allegion Optimize⢠is a mobile application created to unify and streamline management of select Allegion products within one easy-to-use tool built with customers' needs in mind. The release coincided with the latest firmware update for the award-winning LCN Senior Swing Series Auto Operator, making it the first device to utilize Optimize. The newest auto operators from Allegion, the LCN Relia Swing⢠and Falcon Freestyleâ¢, are also now supported. Key features allow installers and facility teams to calibrate, adjust, maintain and troubleshoot entirely within the app.

- The Falcon® 8100IQ Freestyle⢠is the latest automatic door operator in the Allegion lineup. Designed with a quick installation and simplified setup, this user-friendly operator is built to help reduce the time on the job and help minimize the potential for callbacks. In addition to a fast install, this operator also connects to the new Allegion Optimize mobile app, includes our award-winning and self-adjusting AdaptivIQ technology, and it's all packaged in a slim 3-1/4" header.

- Schlage Mobile Credentials: Schlage offers a full portfolio of NFC credentials in Apple Wallet® and Google Wallet⢠including Employee Badge, Student ID and Resident Key to provide users with high levels of convenience, enhanced security and seamless access. Schlage mobile credentials are available on iPhone® and Apple Watch® as well as Android⢠phones and Wear OS smartwatches. Allegion is proud to work collaboratively with an increasing number of software and technology alliances to integrate Schlage mobile credentials and access control devices into their systems, ultimately bringing a complete solution to more customers than ever before.

- ZentraTM: Allegion's multifamily access control platform delivers a unified access experience across the entire property, from perimeter gates and shared amenities to individual unit doors. With new property management system (PMS) integrations for RealPage and Yardi, resident details and lease dates now flow automatically into Zentra Living. This can eliminate duplicate data entry, minimizes move-in errors, and helps to ensure access permissions stay aligned with the lease lifecycle. Paired with Resident Key support in Apple Wallet and Google Wallet, residents can enjoy frictionless access from day one while property managers benefit from a dramatically lighter workloadâall backed by trusted Schlage hardware.

- Overtur⢠is Allegion's cloud-based suite and collaborative environment for managing door security, hardware, and key systems across the building lifecycle from any location. It unifies accurate opening data into a single, secure source of truth and connects project teams with real-time visibility from design through maintenance. Mobile tools for inspections, surveys, installation status, and punch lists streamline on-site verification and strengthen confident and timely decision-making. With nearly a decade of service, Overtur continues to evolve as an innovative and integrated trusted solution for partners seeking a smart and connected approach to managing security.

- Stanley: STANLEY Access Technologies is a leading North American manufacturer and service provider of automatic door systems for a wide variety of industries and applications. Dura-Glide® 2000/3000 Series automatic sliding doors are built for demanding environments, offering smooth integration with keycard and security systems, robust locking options, and full breakout capabilities for safe emergency egress. Backed by comprehensive support and nationwide service, their solutions span from everyday ADA-compliant access to high-performance, blast-rated entrances.

Additionally, show attendees can take advantage of various SIA Education workshops and speaker sessions, including "Straight Talk from Ladies of Influence" featuring panelists including Allegion's own Beth Anderson, director of digital marketing and 2026 Women in Security Forum Power 100 Honoree.

Security professionals who will not be attending the show in person this year can utilize Allegion's online resources including the Changing Face of School Security Podcast, the Solving for Multifamily Podcast, and a wide array of Virtual Trainings.

For more information, please visit us.allegion.com. All brands referenced herein are the property of their respective owners.

About Allegion

At Allegion (NYSE: ALLE), we design and manufacture innovative security and access solutions that help keep people safe where they live, learn, work and connect. We're pioneering safety with our strong legacy of brands like CISA®, Interflex®, LCN®, Schlage®, SimonsVoss® and Von Duprin®. Our comprehensive portfolio of hardware, software and electronic solutions is sold around the world and spans residential and commercial locks, door closer and exit devices, steel doors and frames, access control and workforce productivity systems. For more, visit www.allegion.com.

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Red Bull Bridge Bars: South African obstacle course racing world champion completes world-first crossing of more than 280 metres, 216 metres above the river, in 47 minutes and 37 seconds.

GQEBERHA, South Africa, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Red Bull athlete Thomas van Tonder (South Africa) completed a world-first crossing beneath the Bloukrans Bridge arch on 600 suspended monkey bars as part of Red Bull Bridge Bars. The obstacle course racing world champion finished the purpose-built course, which spans more than 280 metres, in 47 minutes and 37 seconds.

The Bloukrans Bridge, 216 metres above the river, links South Africa's Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces on the N2. Red Bull Bridge Bars followed the bridge arch through a 45-degree ascent, a short flat section near the crown and a controlled descent. Van Tonder crossed the course in one continuous attempt and became the first person to complete it.

Nothing could be bolted or drilled into the bridge. Richard Lievaart, Head of Rigging and Safety Director at Vertical Safety Systems, and his team built the course with two independent points of safety and no permanent fixings.

"I have finished what I started. I set the big, crazy goal, and we actually get it done," said Van Tonder.

The crossing tested sustained grip strength and endurance across three phases: the ascent, the crown and a descent on which gravity increased his speed between bars. Red Bull Bridge Bars was designed to test Van Tonder outside the conventional obstacle course racing competition environment.

Van Tonder, a Guinness World Record holder, became OCR World Champion over 100 metres in 2019 and won the inaugural Red Bull Rancher Strong in 2025. The Red Bull-supported athlete's crossing of Bloukrans Bridge is available as a replay on Red Bull TV.

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RTX CFO to present at the Baird 2026 Global Industrial Conference

ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- RTX (NYSE: RTX) Chief Financial Officer Neil Mitchill will speak at the Baird 2026 Global Industrial Conference on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 10:05 a.m. Eastern Time. The presentation will be broadcast live at www.rtx.com and will be archived on the website afterward.

About RTX

With more than 180,000 global employees, we push the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. With industry-leading capabilities, we advance aviation, engineer integrated defense systems for operational success, and develop next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2025 sales of more than $88 billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

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The award supports software delivery to I Corps as the Army moves from division-level prototyping to scaling across the force.

TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mente Systems, Inc. DBA TheIncLab has been selected by the U.S. Army to deliver commercial software supporting Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2). The award supports the delivery of foundational NGC2 software capabilities to I Corps.

The announcement follows a Sept. 29 award to TheIncLab of a $99 million firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for commercial technology, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2031. This is part of the Army's efforts to quickly acquire technology to meet changing mission requirements.

According to the Army, the NGC2 application ecosystem will provide integrated information and mission execution tools across the six warfighting functions of C2, Fires, Intelligence, Movement/Maneuver, Sustainment, and Protection.

As the Army scales NGC2 across the force, I Corps will be the next unit to receive the software capability. TheIncLab's approach supports the Army's modular, open architecture and its emphasis on commercial technology, interoperability, and continuous improvement shaped by Soldier feedback, delivering capability at the pace of relevance.

With more crewed aircraft, drones, and autonomous systems operating together, commanders need a clear view of how these assets interact. Disconnected tools and manual data entry can slow coordination and increase risk. TheIncLab's software connects mission planning directly to the real-time data Soldiers rely on, helping them adapt as situations evolve.

"Our teams have spent years working side by side with Army operators to understand what really matters on a mission," said Joe Degliuomini, VP of Programs and Development at TheIncLab. "Every time Soldiers have to move data by hand, it slows them down and can introduce mistakes. We're focused on intelligent decision tools while keeping everyone connected, from the planners to the pilots to the commanders. This award lets us keep building technology that solves real problems in the field, not just in theory."

About TheIncLab

TheIncLab's Maneuvering Portfolio combines tools for mission planning, autonomy integration, and synchronizing operations across airspace and time. Eris gives aviation planners instant access to aircraft performance, routes, and operational data, so mission plans update the shared picture and transfer directly to aircraft. LEAP offers a unified space for planning and rehearsing launched-effects missions, connecting outside platforms and autonomy models without vendor lock-in. Kronos manages timing and deconfliction, while Iris handles shared data. Together, these tools close the gap between planning and real-world execution.

TheIncLab's aviation planning and launched-effects capabilities have supported Army experimentation at Ivy Mass and Project Convergence Capstone 6 (PC-C6), where Soldiers used applications to enable decision-making under tough, realistic conditions across an entire Division formation. Its work there demonstrated workflows connecting aviation mission plans to the Army's shared data environment, airspace coordination tools, and aircraft mission data transfer.

TheIncLab works closely with operators to build software that helps warfighters make smarter decisions and reduce risk. Our team combines rapid prototyping, engineering, and user input to turn tough challenges into practical solutions. Learn more at theinclab.com.

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Eleva 500X leads the series with multi-channel pollutant detection for large rooms; Eleva 300X brings the same sealed HEPA design to bedrooms

TUSTIN, Calif., Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Levoit, the No. 1 air purifier brand in the U.S.[1], today announced the Eleva series, a new line of HEPA air purifiers engineered to keep captured allergens from escaping back into the room. The series launches with two smart models: the Eleva 500X for large, open spaces and the Eleva 300X for bedrooms and small-to-medium rooms.

Every Eleva air purifier is built as a fully sealed system with MaxSeal⢠Technology. The system is designed to route all intake air through the HEPA Filter to help prevent pollen, dust, pet dander and smoke particles from bypassing the filter through internal gaps and returning to the room. That means the 99.97% HEPA rating[2] (IEST-RP-CC001.7 Type A, the latest version) down to 0.3 microns reflects particle filtration of the air actually delivered back into the room.

"A high-performing filter is only part of the equation when it comes to air purification," said David Yoon, Director of Product Commercialization Team, Levoit. "The Eleva series was designed so that the sealed system, not just the filter, accounts for what reaches the room. That is the standard we built the entire series around, from the bedroom up."

Levoit Eleva 500X: Large-Room Allergen Defense with Multi-Channel Detection

The Eleva 500X carries an AHAM Verifide® Clean Air Delivery Rate of 301 CFM for smoke, 298 for dust, 299 for PM2.5 and 319 for pollen, cleaning a 467-square-foot room in 12.5 minutes at 4.8 air changes per hour. It operates between 22 and 52 dB across four fan speeds plus Sleep Mode.

Beyond the sealed system, the 500X adds multi-channel detection. Its smart sensors read PM1.0, PM2.5 and PM10 particles alongside volatile organic compounds and nitrogen dioxide â gases produced by gas stoves, wood fireplaces, cleaning products, paint and furniture. Because Auto Mode responds to what the sensors read, the 500X reacts to both particle and gas pollutant events.

DuoShield⢠Technology's dual-filter design lets the HEPA and Activated Carbon Filters be replaced separately. The Main Filter lasts up to two years[3], while the Activated Carbon Filter can be matched to a household's specific concerns, with options for pets, smoke and cooking, and stubborn odors.

Levoit Eleva 300X: The Same Architecture, Sized for Sleep

The Eleva 300X is the bedroom-scale member of the series, sharing the same MaxSeal fully sealed HEPA system, DuoShield dual-filter design and two-year Main Filter life as the 500X. It carries an AHAM Verifide® CADR of 161 CFM for smoke, dust and PM2.5, and 172 for pollen, cleaning a 250-square-foot room in 12.5 minutes at 4.8 air changes per hour.

Its three-channel sensor tracks PM1.0, PM2.5 and PM10, enabling the same Auto Mode response for particles. The 300X operates between 20 and 50 dB, dropping as low as 20 dB during overnight use.

Efficiency and Livability

On both Eleva models, the display lights turn off completely at any fan speed, including the highest, so full-speed filtration and a completely dark room are not a trade-off. The Eleva 300X and the 500X are also Energy Star® 3.0 certified â a tier met by roughly a quarter of room air cleaners evaluated by the EPA in 2025 â with the 500X drawing up to 33 W while producing 299 CADR for PM2.5, and the 300X up to 25.5 W while producing 161 CADR for PM2.5.

Smart Features and App Control

The VeSync app manages settings, schedules and air-quality monitoring for both Eleva models, with voice control available through compatible third-party voice assistants including Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Current particle readings and AQI levels display on the unit itself, with daily, weekly and long-term trends available in the app. The app's smart filter tracking measures Main Filter life based on actual usage rather than a fixed calendar and sends separate replacement reminders for the Main Filter and Activated Carbon Filters.

Pricing and Availability

- Levoit Eleva 500X (LAP-C511S-WUS) â $259.99 MSRP, available on Levoit.com and Amazon.

- Levoit Eleva 300X (LAP-C341S-WUSZ) â $129.99 MSRP, available on Levoit.com and Amazon.

Both are HSA/FSA eligible and carry a two-year limited warranty.

About Levoit

Levoit elevates home wellness. From the air you breathe to the ground you walk on, we design smart humidifiers, air purifiers, vacuums and fans that transform your home into a space of ease and comfort. Our VeSync app gives you full control of your home base, enabling you to monitor air quality, adjust humidity and set timers and schedules with the tap of a screen. As part of the VeSync Family of Brands, Levoit continues our company's mission to build the home of the future. Learn more at Levoit.com and follow Levoit on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and TikTok.

About VeSync

Headquartered in Tustin, Calif., VeSync is a leading global smart home technology company empowering everyday wellness through innovative technology and thoughtful design. The company designs and delivers consumer appliances and wellness products that simplify routines and support better living under its family of brands â Levoit, Cosori and Etekcity â all integrated through the VeSync app for seamless smart living. VeSync holds more than 125 patents worldwide, and its award-winning products lead in their categories. VeSync develops smart, connected solutions that enhance everyday life for millions of households across North America, Europe and Asia. Vesync.com.

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Idaho Renters Can Now Get Fast, Affordable Coverage Starting at $5 Per Month

NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lemonade (NYSE: LMND), the tech-first insurance company, today announced the availability of its renters insurance in Idaho. The expansion gives renters across the state a simple, fast way to get coverage that fits their lifestyles.

Lemonade Renters Insurance provides flexible coverage options via an app where Idaho residents can get quotes, purchase policies, update existing policies, and file claims, all in one place. More than 50% of claims are handled instantly, helping renters receive assistance more quickly after a covered loss. "We built Lemonade to cut through the complexity that makes traditional insurance painful. We offer simple quotes, instant claims, and rates that don't break the bank. Now we can deliver that to Idaho renters, too," said Dan Timsit, Head of Renters Insurance at Lemonade.

Coverage starts at just $5 per month, making it one of the more affordable renters insurance options available. Based on company and industry data, Lemonade's renters insurance rates are approximately 30% lower than the national average.

Customers may also be eligible for additional savings through policy bundling, having qualifying home safety devices, or choosing annual billing.

Lemonade currently serves more than 3 million active customers and has earned recognition from organizations and publications including Forbes, CNBC, and U.S. News & World Report for its insurance products and customer experience.

For a full list of Renters state availability, visit Lemonade.com.

About Lemonade

Lemonade's mission is to become the most loved insurance company in the world. As a customer-centric tech company, we created an insurance experience across Renters, Home, Pet, Car, and Life that is smart, instant, and delightful. Our team of 1,200+ Lemonade Makers make it possible for over 3M customers throughout the US, UK and Europe to get coverage instantly, with nearly half of claims paid in a matter of seconds. Powered by AI and social impact, Lemonade is a purpose-built, technology-first insurance carrier. A Certified B-Corp, our commitment to social impact is embedded in every aspect of the company, and our Giveback program, which donates a percentage of leftover premiums to nonprofits selected by our community, has donated over $10M to organizations in need.

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