Dublin, April 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Trading Energy Futures” webinar has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

This educational webinar will focus on how to improve trading performance while managing risk, with a special emphasis on the impact of current geopolitical events on price volatility.

Following the webinar, each registrant will receive a complimentary phone consultation with Stephen Schork to discuss topics specific to their business strategies.

The energy markets are complex and dynamic. As the industry’s premier provider of price-range forecasting and objective market analysis, the speaker applies deeply entrenched knowledge and experience to cut through the “noise” of data and synthesize it into succinct market views.

Businesses need to make important decisions. This webinar is a must for market participants to develop optimized trading and hedging strategies. The speaker continually monitors complex correlations between cost drivers and price action to provide clients with a game plan to navigate market volatility.

Presented by Stephen Schork, his forthright approach to benchmarking past projections against current market activity has established him as one of the industry’s most respected and sought-after energy experts.

Who Should Attend:

• Energy Traders
• Energy Analysts
• Energy Buyers
• Energy Producers
• Airlines
• Delivery Services: FedEx/DHL, etc.
• Fleet Fuelers/Trucking & Transportation
• Oil Retailers
• Bankers
• Commercial and Industrial Users, e.g., universities and hospitals

Key Topics Covered:

Part 1: Introduction

• Why trade energy futures and options?
• Utilizing commodity trading as a hedge against other sectors in the global economy
• Petroleum to products: history of crude oil prices relative to global demand

Part 2: Who’s Who?

• CFTC
• CME
• FCM
• Broker
• Market Participants
• Clearinghouse

Part 3: Developing a Trading Strategy

• Multi-disciplinary approach to analysis: quantitative, technical, and fundamental
• Using Schork Volatility Bands to identify buying/hedging opportunities
• Applying directional biases and support/resistance inflection points
• Calculating risk/reward rations before putting on a trade
• Position-sizing formulas based on near-term volatility measures to normalize risk parameters.
• Using hedges to manage price risk
• Rebalancing

Part 4: Trading Psychology

• Importance of discipline
• Conquering fear
• Learning from losses

Part 5: Relationships between cost drivers and price volatility

• OPEC’s changing role. geopolitics trumps economics.
• Who’s making/moving the market: the role speculators play and their influence on market dynamics.

For more information about this webinar visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/hlq99n

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Dublin, April 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Graphene Magazine” newsletter has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

Graphene Magazine is the world’s only Graphene and 2D Materials information resource, focusing on Graphene and 2D Materials industry research, development and products.

Each month, Graphene Magazine features include:

• In-depth articles on markets Graphene and 2D Materials are impacting
• Government Graphene and 2D Materials policy news worldwide
• Latest global Graphene and 2D materials regulatory initiatives
• Current business and commercialization activities in Graphene and 2D Materials
• Contributions from key industry figures
• Latest products.

Why Subscribe to Graphene Magazine?

• Access to the most comprehensive round up of the news, ideas and latest discoveries in Graphene & 2D Materials
• Delivered monthly to your desktop, tablet or smartphone
• You’ll save on the monthly issue price with a yearly subscription.
• Discount on selected Future Markets reports.

For more information about this newsletter visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/g0dvdg

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Dublin, April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Post-Market Surveillance and Vigilance of Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) and Medical Device Software (MDSW) (June 10th – June 11th, 2026)” training has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

This intensive course provides a comprehensive overview of regulatory obligations, risk management, incident reporting, and corrective actions, together with practical tips to ensure that such products remain compliant and safe throughout their lifecycle.

Post-market surveillance (PMS), post-market clinical follow-up (PMCF), complaints, and vigilance handling are vital to ensure compliance of digital health technologies with or without the use of artificial intelligence. In this practical one-day course, you will learn the regulatory requirements needed for successful PMS, PMCF and vigilance of digital health technologies (DHTs). The intensive course will exemplify how proactive and reactive sources of information are essential in PMS procedures of such devices.

Also, the course will highlight why developing a PMS plan and PMCF early in software development, will ensure that different sources of information can be targeted to enable a cost-effective product launch. Identifying the right post-market information will assure continued compliance and will trigger consumer shifting needs, enabling a total product life cycle development, and continuous value creation in the post-market chain.

The program will be highly interactive, using real-life examples and state-of-the-art practices across different global jurisdictions. Practical insights will be provide, hands-on exercises, and case studies to guide you through the intricate decisions needed that affect your market access processes.

The course will cover:

• Overview of PMS requirements for SaMD and MDSW in different global regulatory frameworks (e.g., EU MDR, USA FDA).
• Understand Risk Management and PMS Planning: a PMS plan tailored for software products.
• Monitoring and Data Collection: insights on the use of real-world data and user feedback to improve product safety and performance.
• Incidence reporting and vigilance:
  • Identifying reportable events, incidents, and serious adverse events.
  • Regulatory requirements for vigilance reporting and timelines.
• Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
• Ensuring continuous product improvement through PMCF: changes to the benefit-risk profile and intended-use.

Key Topics Covered:

Day 1

• Overview of requirements
• Understand risk management and PMS planning
• Monitoring and data collection

Day 2

• Incidence reporting and vigilance
• Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
• Ensuring continuous product improvement through PMCF

CPD Hours: 6

Speakers

Catarina Carrao

Catarina Carrao is the founder of BioSciPons, a life sciences research organisation specialising in health technologies clinical development, evaluation and assessment, with expertise in AI/ML-enabled technologies. She co-ordinates expert teams to bridge the gap between innovation and regulatory compliance, helping developers navigate complex requirements while meeting the expectations of Notified Bodies and the FDA.

Catarina’s academic background includes a Marie-Curie Fellowship at Charite Berlin, and Postdoctoral Fellowship at Yale’s University Cardiovascular Research Center. She is a Fellow of the American Heart Association (FAHA) since 2013, Delegate of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), and Professional member of the Health Technology Assessment International (HTAi) organization. She is an expert for the European Commission HaDEA on clinical investigations and Digital Health Technologies, and for the European Innovation and Technology (EIT) Council Health Cluster.

She has presented at RAPS Euroconvergence, the ESC Digital & AI Summit, and DIA Europe on AI/ML medical device regulation, post-market monitoring, and reimbursement pathways. Her recent publications include book chapters and articles on machine learning best practices, AI trustworthiness, and EU MDR/IVDR clinical evaluation.

For more information about this training visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/bm5d0w

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ResearchAndMarkets.com is the world’s leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.

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ATLANTA, April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Americold Realty Trust (NYSE: COLD), a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics real estate and value-added services, today released its 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting continued progress across energy efficiency, emissions reduction, safety performance, and facility resilience within its global cold storage network.

Customers depend on Americold’s network every day to protect food and keep their supply chains moving. The 2025 report reflects how disciplined operations, engineering-led execution, and targeted capital investment in facilities are working together to ensure reliability.

“Leading companies today treat sustainability not as a reporting exercise, but as a resiliency strategy,” said Rob Chambers, Chief Executive Officer. “At Americold, that means managing energy, innovation, safety, and risk with the same discipline we bring to every customer commitment. For our customers and shareholders, that translates into a dependable network that consistently fulfills our mission-critical promise to deliver food safely and reliably.”

2025 Performance Highlights:

During 2025, Americold made measurable progress across several key operational and sustainability metrics, including:

• 21.0% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions from 2021 baseline
• 30,822 MWh of renewable energy generated, with 46 facilities sourcing 100% carbon-free electricity
• More than $23 million invested in energy efficiency and facility improvement initiatives, including LED lighting upgrades, automated refrigeration controls, and energy-optimization projects
• 912 Energy Waste Walks completed, reinforcing consistent, site-level energy and performance management
• 24.4% waste diversion rate, exceeding internal targets
• Continued improvement in associate safety, with Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR), Days Away, Restricted or Transferred (DART), and Lost Time Incident Rate (LTIR) each more than 40% below U.S. refrigerated warehousing industry averages

As mission critical infrastructure for the flow of food and other critical goods around the world, the cold chain must operate continuously, safely and efficiently – and data plays a key role. More than 90% of Americold facilities capture real-time utility data, enabling targeted efficiency improvements and consistent performance tracking across regions.

“Reliability and efficiency are core to how we design and operate our facilities,” said Brian Dunn, Senior Vice President, Facilities & Engineering. “Our engineering teams are constantly analyzing where performance and sustainability intersect – optimizing refrigeration, deploying automation, and maintaining energy discipline in environments that must operate safely and continuously, 24/7.”

Benchmarking, Governance and Transparency

Americold benchmarks its sustainability performance against industry peers using established third-party frameworks, including the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB). In 2025, the Company was recognized as a GRESB Sector Leader for the Americas in the Industrial – Standing Investments category, reflecting portfolio-wide execution in energy management, governance, and operational resilience.

The 2025 Sustainability Report references leading global disclosure frameworks, including GRI, SASB, TCFD, and ISSB IFRS S2, and includes independently assured environmental data.

The full 2025 Sustainability Report is available at www.americold.com/culture-values/sustainability/.

About Americold Realty Trust, Inc.

Americold (NYSE: COLD) is a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics and real estate, with a more than 120-year legacy of innovation and reliability. With more than 230 facilities across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and South America – totaling approximately 1.4 billion refrigerated cubic feet – Americold ensures the safe, efficient movement of refrigerated products worldwide.

Our facilities are an integral part of the global food supply chain, connecting producers, processors, distributors, and retailers with tailored, value-added services supported by responsive and reliable supply chains. Leveraging deep industry expertise, smart technology, and sustainable practices, Americold delivers world-class service that creates lasting value for our customers and the communities we serve. Visit www.americold.com to learn more.

Contacts:

investor.relations@americold.com

mediarelations@americold.com

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Press Release

April 13, 2026

Signify share repurchase periodic update

Eindhoven, The Netherlands – Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, today announced that it has repurchased 37,966 shares in the period April 07 to April 10, 2026. The shares were repurchased at an average price of EUR 19.24 per share and an aggregate amount of EUR 0.7 million.

The repurchases were made as part of the company’s share repurchase program, which was announced on 13 February 2026. Signify will use the shares to cover obligations arising from its long-term incentive performance share plan and other employee share plans. The total number of shares repurchased under this program to date is 687,359 shares for a total consideration of EUR 13.2 million.

Details on the share buyback transactions can be found here.

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For further information, please contact:

Signify Investor Relations
Thelke Gerdes
Tel: +31 6 1801 7131
E-mail: thelke.gerdes@signify.com

Signify Corporate Communications
Tom Lodge
Tel: +31 6 5252 5416
E-mail: tom.lodge@signify.com

About Signify
Signify (Euronext: LIGHT) is the world leader in lighting for professionals and consumers. We proudly bring to market the world’s best lighting brands, from Signify, Philips, Philips Hue, Signify Interact, Signify Dynalite, Color Kinetics and many more. Our advanced products, connected systems and services unlock the extraordinary potential of light for brighter lives and a better world. In 2025, we had sales of EUR 5.8 billion, approximately 27,000 employees, and a presence in over 70 markets. We are in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index , earned a CDP ‘A’ score for climate performance and transparency and hold the EcoVadis Platinum rating. 

News and updates from Signify can be found in the Newsroom, on LinkedIn and Instagram. Information for investors is located on the Investor Relations page

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Investeringsforeningen Nordea Invest har afholdt ordinær generalforsamling den 13. april 2026.

Bestyrelsens beretning for det forløbne år blev taget til efterretning, og årsrapporten for 2025, herunder forslaget om udbytte, blev godkendt. Bestyrelsesmedlemmernes honorar for 2026 blev ligeledes godkendt.

Det af bestyrelsen fremsatte forslag om valg af likviditetsstyringsværktøjer for alle afdelinger under Investeringsforeningen Nordea Invest samt tilhørende justeringer af vedtægterne blev godkendt.

Claus Schønemann Juhl og Kim Balle blev genvalgt til bestyrelsen, og Christina Bruun Geertsen blev valgt som nyt medlem af bestyrelsen.

Bestyrelsen konstituerede sig efterfølgende med Per Skovsted som formand og Christina Bruun Geertsen som næstformand samt Claus Schønemann Juhl og Kim Balle som øvrige bestyrelsesmedlemmer.

PricewaterhouseCoopers Statsautoriseret Revisionspartnerselskab blev genvalgt som foreningens revisionsselskab.

Med venlig hilsen
Investeringsforeningen Nordea Invest

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MONACO, April 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AlphaPepe Stage 12 is nearing sell out and the next stage brings another price increase. Capital is entering at a pace that draws direct comparisons to the earliest days of meme coins that went on to deliver life-changing returns to early participants. The crypto news around AlphaPepe is building ahead of a planned Q2 2026 exchange listing, stages are finalizing in days, and wallets are committing serious size as the XRP price prediction shifts toward $10 following a pivotal moment for the CLARITY Act that could redefine how digital assets are classified under federal law.

Before getting into what those wallets see and why they are moving now, the XRP price prediction and the CLARITY Act progress reshaping the regulatory landscape explain why the entire crypto market may be approaching a structural repricing event and why informed capital is already positioned inside this presale.

Crypto News: AlphaPepe Stage 12 Nears Sell Out While the XRP Price Prediction and CLARITY Act Victory Point to $10

The timing of AlphaPepe’s Stage 12 nearing sell out could not land in a more charged crypto news environment. The XRP price prediction has shifted decisively after the CLARITY Act cleared a critical legislative hurdle. The bill would classify XRP as a digital commodity under federal law, giving banks and asset managers the statutory clarity they need to deploy capital at scale. The Senate Banking Committee is targeting a markup in late April with a mid-2026 floor vote, and Galaxy’s Alex Thorn has stated the bill is unlikely to pass in 2026 if it does not clear committee by April, making the next three weeks the most consequential window in XRP’s history.

The XRP price prediction from analysts now reaches as high as $10 if the CLARITY Act passes. Most analysts place the range between $5 and $10 for a post-legislation repricing. Standard Chartered originally set an $8 target contingent on the bill passing, projecting $4 to $8 billion in total XRP ETF inflows. Some projections have gone even further, with one analysis forecasting $15 to $30 based on bank adoption and cross-border settlement volume flowing through the XRP Ledger. At $1.35, reaching $10 represents approximately 640% upside, but every percentage point of that move depends on legislation clearing five separate hurdles on a timeline measured in weeks not quarters.

The institutional positioning behind the XRP price prediction is already visible. XRP led all digital assets in ETF inflows last week, accounting for 53% of the total $224 million that entered crypto funds globally according to CoinDesk. XRP spot ETFs recorded $119.6 million in weekly inflows, the largest since December. Six XRP spot ETFs have now crossed $1 billion in combined assets under management. The ceasefire between the US and Iran added a macro tailwind, sending XRP briefly above $1.38 before consolidating near $1.35. The combination of regulatory momentum and geopolitical de-escalation is creating the exact conditions that have preceded every major XRP repricing in history.

The XRP price prediction targets $10 under optimal conditions. That is approximately 640% upside on a $77 billion market cap asset that requires the CLARITY Act to pass, ETF inflows to scale to $5 billion or more, and macro tailwinds to hold through the legislative process. The wallets that have historically captured the most significant returns in crypto have rarely done so by waiting for a large cap to clear five legislative hurdles on someone else’s timeline. They identified early-stage opportunities where the momentum was already building in the data, and one of the strongest setups available right now is AlphaPepe.

AlphaPepe Stage 12 Nears Sell Out as Capital Positions Ahead of the Next Price Rise

AlphaPepe’s AI-powered decentralized exchange is the reason capital is entering at this pace while XRP holders wait for a Senate vote that may or may not arrive on schedule. The meme coin sector sits at $45 billion but traders still rely on fragmented tools that cannot screen for scam contracts, track whale movements, or execute across chains without friction. AlphaSwap is designed to address all three with AI-driven contract screening, real-time whale tracking, and cross-chain execution on BSC with deployment planned for Q2 2026. The project has completed a full 10/10 BlockSAFU security audit verifying the contract before a single public trade takes place.

Over 7,500 holders have joined so far and AlphaPepe is currently priced at $0.01422 per token. The presale has raised over $800,000 with consistent daily growth in participation even as broader market sentiment remains fragile. Token delivery is instant with no vesting and no claim delay. While XRP requires the CLARITY Act to clear the Senate Banking Committee, survive a floor vote, and reach the President’s desk before the legislative window closes, AlphaPepe’s next catalysts are the exchange listing and AI DEX launch, both measured in weeks. Stage 12 is nearing sell out and the next stage brings a price increase that rewards participants who entered before the transition.

Conclusion

The crypto news around the XRP price prediction targeting $10, the CLARITY Act approaching its most critical legislative window, and institutional capital flowing into XRP ETFs at the fastest pace since December all highlight why the next three weeks could reshape the digital asset landscape. The wallets entering AlphaPepe’s Stage 12 before the next price increase are following the same pattern that has defined every previous cycle. The participants who positioned in early-stage opportunities while the market waited for large-cap catalysts to confirm captured the most significant returns, and those who waited entered at materially higher levels.

Stages close faster every day while each round that fills pushes the entry cost higher. The AlphaPepe official website is where participants evaluating early-stage crypto opportunities ahead of the Q2 2026 exchange listing are entering right now. Stage 12 is nearing sell out and the window at current pricing is closing.

CLICK TO VISIT ALPHAPEPE OFFICIAL WEBSITE

FAQs

Can XRP reach $10 if the CLARITY Act passes?
Most analysts project XRP between $5 and $10 if the CLARITY Act clears Congress, with Standard Chartered targeting $8 and some forecasts reaching $15 to $30 based on institutional adoption and cross-border settlement volume.

Why is AlphaPepe Stage 12 nearing sell out?
AlphaPepe is building an AI-powered DEX with contract screening, whale tracking, and cross-chain execution. The presale has raised over $800,000 with 7,500+ holders, and Stage 12 is the last opportunity to enter before the next scheduled price increase.

Contact:
Jack Duffy
contact@alphapepe.io

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Suzhou, Jiangsu, April 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global embodied intelligence and humanoid robotics leader UniX AI today announced a major milestone: its third-generation humanoid robot Panther has successfully completed full-stack, continuous multi-task validation in real, unmodified household environments—without staging, scripting, or laboratory constraints.

The robot demonstrated end-to-end execution of complex domestic tasks including waking users, making beds, preparing breakfast, whole-home cleaning, and object organization.

This breakthrough marks Panther as the world’s first mass-producible, commercially viable service humanoid robot deployed in real households, breaking through the long-standing industry limitation of laboratory demonstrations and structured environments, and officially ushering humanoid robotics from the “demonstration era” into the “home commercialization era.”

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsHBGvXc-Js

Breaking the Industry’s Final Barrier: From “Performance” to “Household Service”

For years, the global humanoid robotics industry has been constrained by two distinct development paths:

One category focuses on humanoid appearance and motion demonstrations, limited to highly structured environments such as laboratories and exhibition halls, unable to cope with real-world complexity.

Another category targets industrial and warehouse environments, achieving stable efficiency in standardized settings but lacking adaptability to dynamic, unstructured, and human-populated household environments.

The home has long been considered the most difficult application scenario for humanoid robots—an industry “no-go zone” characterized by narrow and irregular spaces, congested pathways, frequent occlusions, dynamic interference from humans and pets, and highly coupled multi-task dependencies requiring constant interruption and replanning.

UniX AI Founder and CEO Fengyu Yang stated:

“The real challenge of humanoid robotics has never been making machines look human, but enabling them to reliably complete task execution in unpredictable real-world environments.”

With this breakthrough, Panther establishes itself as the world’s first mass-producible humanoid robot capable of real household deployment for commercial service, a defining milestone that has rapidly driven strong market attention.

Appearance at Morgan Stanley Summit Attracts Strong Global Investor Interest

Fred Yang, founder of UniX AI, was invited to speak at the Morgan Stanley China Summit 2026, delivering a keynote titled “Pathways to Commercialization of Embodied Intelligence.” The presentation marked the first comprehensive disclosure of Panther’s breakthroughs in real-world household testing and its commercialization roadmap. 

As a Gen Z founder, Dr. Fred Yang holds a Ph.D. from Yale University and a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Business from the University of Michigan. He is also a Distinguished Undergraduate Scientist of the North American Computer Association and a world-class expert in the field of vision and haptics. Having published more than 15 papers at top computer science conferences such as CVPR and ICCV, he has led the development of several world-class achievements, including UniTouch, the world’s first multimodal haptic large model, and Touch and Go, the largest existing vision-haptic dataset, laying a solid foundation for the company’s core technologies.

Following the session, the content generated strong reactions from attendees, with multiple top-tier U.S. dollar funds and global investment institutions expressing significant interest in the household robotics sector.

Discussions centered on market scale potential, technological barriers, and mass production capabilities for high-end service robotics, with a consensus view that UniX AI has effectively opened the next major commercialization frontier in humanoid robotics.

Inside Panther: Why It Is a Truly Functional Home-Capable Humanoid Robot

Panther’s core advantage is not parameter accumulation, but a design philosophy fully centered on real household pain points. Each capability directly addresses critical challenges in domestic environments.

Product details: https://www.unix-group.ai/panther/2023.html

1. Hardware & Mobility: Designed for Narrow, Cluttered Home Spaces

Panther is equipped with a high-performance, cost-effective hardware core dedicated to embodied intelligence, featuring a full-size humanoid structure and the world’s first mass-produced 8-DOF bionic robotic arms. Combined with a 48V high-voltage drive (high power and stable control), an omnidirectional four-wheel steering system (flexible maneuvering in compact spaces), and a maximum computing power of 2070 TOPS plus rich open interfaces, it provides support for reliable operation and subsequent development.

Adopting a wheeled dual-arm architecture, Panther addresses pain points such as narrow spaces and congested pathways in home environments. Compared with its predecessor, the Wanda 2.0, its 80cm vertical lifting stroke enables ground-contact operations, covering full-height task chains including low-position picking, shelf operations, and bridging the key gap between “completing a single action” and “running a full task chain.”

The world’s first mass-produced 8-DOF bionic robotic arms serve as its core. The dual-arm payload capacity is 12 kg. in dual-arm collaboration and combined with the 80cm vertical stroke, they can flexibly complete household tasks such as countertop operations and cleaning, ensuring the reliable execution of complex, continuous tasks.

2. AI System: Solving Occlusion, Interference, and Dynamic Environments

Panther leverages UniX AI’s proprietary core systems to maintain stable operation in unpredictable home environments:

UniFlex Cross-Space Task Generalization System
Enables rapid spatial understanding of unfamiliar homes and adapts to varying layouts for task migration.

UniTouch Multimodal Perception System
Fuses vision and tactile feedback to assess object weight, material, and grip state in real time, ensuring stable handling of fragile and irregular objects.

UniCortex Long-Horizon Task Planning System
Decomposes complex tasks (e.g., breakfast preparation or whole-home cleaning) into executable sequences, enabling interruption, replanning, and task resumption without losing continuity.

This system combination enables long-horizon task stability in unstructured environments—key to differentiating Panther from demonstration-only robotics systems.

3. Endurance & Practicality: Full-Day Home Operation

Panther offers 8–16 hours of continuous operation, sufficient for full-day household service tasks.

With an adaptive gripper system, it can handle tableware, clothing, small appliances, and cleaning tools—enabling long-term, practical usability rather than short demonstration cycles.

From Mass Production to Household Deployment: Building a Differentiated Competitive Moat

Founded in 2024 and headquartered in Suzhou, China, UniX AI is a technology company specializing in humanoid robotics R&D, mass production, and global deployment.

The company has built an integrated system covering R&D to scalable delivery, supported by global top-tier talent in algorithms, engineering, and supply chain management.

UniX AI is not starting from scratch: its second-generation product, Wanda 2.0, achieved stable mass production in 2025 with monthly deliveries exceeding 100 units, deployed across hotels, property management, retail, and education sectors.

In August 2025, UniX AI robots also achieved top rankings at the World Humanoid Robot Games, winning hotel cleaning and reception service championships, validating performance in real-world complex environments.

The launch of Panther marks UniX AI’s strategic expansion from commercial service robotics into the home robotics market, making it one of the few global companies with both commercial-scale deployment and household-grade robotics capability.

Core Differentiation

1. Scenario-first design, not demo-first development
   All technologies are built for real-world task execution rather than laboratory performance.
2. Mass production capability already established
   Not a prototype-stage company; supports a mature supply chain and 100+ units/month delivery capacity.
3. Full-stack proprietary technology moat
   UniFlex, UniTouch, and UniCortex form a deeply integrated core technology stack.
4. First real household validation globally
   Successfully completed unscripted, continuous execution in real home environments—no comparable competitor exists.

Industry Milestone: From “Demonstration Intelligence” to “Execution Intelligence”

Industry experts widely view Panther’s real-world household deployment as a defining turning point for humanoid robotics, marking a transition from demonstration-driven attention to execution-driven value creation.

This breakthrough redefines the standard for service humanoid robots and unlocks the global high-end service robotics market.

UniX AI has identified the United States, Europe, and the Middle East as key overseas markets, targeting high-net-worth households with commercial-grade service robotics solutions.

In China, Panther has rapidly gained public attention as the “first humanoid robot deployed in real homes globally,” becoming a breakout technology product.

In global capital markets, the household robotics sector has also gained renewed momentum, with UniX AI’s breakthrough accelerating investor focus on the category.

About UniX AI                                                                                                
UniX AI, founded in 2024 and headquartered in Suzhou, China, focuses on the R&D, mass production, and real-world deployment of general-purpose humanoid robots. The company is committed to becoming a global scenario-driven robotics service provider, delivering end-to-end humanoid robot services across the full lifecycle.Bringing together world-class talent across algorithms, engineering, product design, and supply chain, the company has independently developed core technologies including UniTouch, UniFlex, and UniCortex. UniX AI’s product matrix includes the Wanda series, the Martian bipedal robot, and the newly launched Panther series.

Website: www.unix-group.ai
Business Contact: global@unix-group.ai 

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NAMWON, KOREA, April 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The 96th Namwon Chunhyang Festival will take place from April 30 to May 6, 2026, in Namwon, South Korea, according to the festival organizers. “Chunhyang”—the heart of “K-Culture” that has captured the hearts of people worldwide, the essence of Korean traditional culture, and a symbol of timeless romance—will touch the hearts of people around the globe this spring.

“Chunhyang” is the name of the heroine in a classic Korean love story often compared to “Romeo and Juliet.” This heart-wrenching love story from the Joseon Dynasty, previously featured on the K-pop show ‘Demon Hunters,’ has been reinterpreted with a modern sensibility, establishing itself as a regional traditional cultural festival enjoyed by people of all ages.

The ‘Chunhyang Festival,’ a representative cultural festival boasting the oldest history and tradition, is ready to captivate the world in step with the global craze for K-content. The “96th Chunhyang Festival,” boasting Korea’s oldest history and tradition, will be held for seven days from April 30 to May 6, 2026, at Gwanghalluwon and the Yocheon River area in Namwon, Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province, South Korea.

Launched in 1931 and now in its 96th year, the “Namwon Chunhyang Festival” is not only South Korea’s oldest regional festival but also its most beloved traditional cultural festival. Recognized as a representative regional festival of South Korea—having been selected as an Excellent Festival by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and ranked first in the traditional arts category—it has continued to grow. Having welcomed 1.45 million visitors last year, it is now preparing to take a leap forward as a global festival attracting people from around the world.

Grace, Courage, Love, and Tradition: Chunhyang’s Charm Through Four Themes

Under the ambitious slogan, “Chunhyang’s Charm Enchants the World,” this year’s Chunhyang Festival will present a diverse lineup of programs organized around four core themes—‘Grace,’ ‘Courage,’ ‘Love,’ and ‘Tradition’—that embody Chunhyang’s spirit and values. Visitors can enjoy a variety of performances, exhibitions, and hands-on experiences, including the Global Chunhyang Pageant, the Chunhyang Beauty Zone, the Chunhyang Hanbok Fashion Show, the Chunhyang Memorial Rite, the Chunhyang Carnival, the Chunhyang Love Dance, and the Korea Chunhyang Traditional Music Competition.

In particular, the “Chunhyang Beauty Zone” will be set up to allow visitors to experience the charm of Chunhyang, the theme of the 96th festival, by inviting beauty experts to recreate the appearance of Chunhyang from the story. In collaboration with cosmetics companies, K-Beauty experience booths will offer free trials of makeup, hair styling, and accessories.

Throughout the festival, the beautiful love story of Chunhyang and Mongryong will come to life in various locations. Events include “Chunmong Love Story,” where visitors can experience episodes from The Tale of Chunhyang and a traditional wedding ceremony, as well as “Love on Air,” an interactive event featuring a “visible radio” concept that shares various love stories and plays music. Additionally, visitors can view “Chunhyang Album: Illustration Exhibition” by artist Heukyoseok, a modern reinterpretation of The Tale of Chunhyang.

Every night, the Gwanghallu Garden area, where the Chunhyang Festival takes place, will be filled with moving performances. A variety of performances across different genres—including the “One-Day Spring Dream Concert” featuring contemporary Korean traditional music and popular singers, KBS’s “Gugak Hanmadang,” international performance troupes, jazz concerts, acoustic performances, classical ensembles, and orchestras—will captivate audiences every day. Citizens to Participate in Band Competition.

Media Contact

Brand: Chunhyang Festival

Contact Person: Jee Nakyung

Email:  joy@chunhyang.org

Phone: 010-9207-2825

Website: www.chunhyang.org/eng

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Ontario, California, April 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — A high-level delegation from Florida-based home furnishings leader City Furniture recently visited GARVEE’s headquarters. The visit was led by City Furniture Chairman Keith Koenig, joined by Senior Vice Presidents of Operations Shaun Feraco and Dave Clevenger, along with other core management members. The dialogue focused on a deep synergy of “Online Precision Operations + Offline Immersive Experience,” aimed at forging new pathways between global supply chains and omnichannel retail.

Core Focus of Discussions:

1. Focused on Core Categories and an O2O Partnership Model

The meeting identified mattresses as the strategic starting point for future collaboration. City Furniture plans to leverage its strong supplier network and showroom-based retail model, supported by 230 delivery vehicles and 500 professional installers, to enhance the last-mile delivery experience for large home furnishings. GARVEE will contribute its data-driven merchandising and demand forecasting capabilities to optimize inventory planning and provide product selections tailored for online sales. Together, the partners aim to develop an integrated online-to-offline operating model that combines online traffic, offline experience, and local fulfillment to deliver more cost-effective solutions for the U.S. and Canada consumers.

2. Understanding Consumer Shifts and Optimizing Product Strategy

Against the backdrop of a changing North American market, both parties noted that inflation continues to drive consumer demand for value-oriented products. While some fast-selling categories have experienced price and volume fluctuations, mid- to high-end home furnishings still rely heavily on in-store experiences. At the same time, declining foot traffic has been offset by stronger conversion rates and higher average order values. Based on these trends, the two sides will combine GARVEE’s data insights with City Furniture’s channel strengths to refine product selection and support resilient growth.

3. Strengthening Digital Operations and Supply Chain Efficiency

City Furniture and GARVEE explored enhancing operational efficiency through data intelligence and supply chain collaboration. Both parties recognized the pivotal role of AI in driving long-term efficiency gains and optimizing product lifecycles. At the supply chain level, the companies shared their respective global footprints and supplier resources, with plans to integrate premium manufacturing capabilities and optimize inventory management. By adopting an “asset-light” model, they aim to reduce operating costs and ensure long-term stability for consumer pricing.

Quotes of Note

“By combining our global supply chain and digital capabilities with City Furniture’s retail and fulfillment strengths, we see a clear opportunity to build a more efficient, customer-focused model.”
— GARVEE Representative

“We were impressed by GARVEE’s data-driven operations and see strong potential to enhance value and operational efficiency to the U.S. market together.”
— City Furniture Leadership

About the Organizations

GARVEE.COM is a home improvement company headquartered in Ontario, California. Established for over 15 years, the company operates as a direct-to-consumer platform specializing in a wide array of products for home, lifestyle, and commercial use across the United States and Canada.
The brand’s core identity is built on providing reliable, affordable, and practical solutions. Its product portfolio is organized into several key categories:

• Air Conditioner: Rapid cooling and heating, energy-saving technology, ultra-quiet operation, providing a continuously comfortable experience.
• Home & Furniture: A complete range of furniture, storage, and décor for every room, designed to elevate comfort, organization, and everyday living.
• Agriculture & Forestry Equipment: Built for performance and durability, this category features essential tools and equipment for farming, land management, and livestock care.
• Lawn & Garden: Offering practical solutions for lawn care, gardening, and outdoor living, helping create comfortable and functional backyard spaces.

GARVEE is recognized for its responsive customer support and end-to-end service approach, offering assistance across product selection, order coordination, delivery, and after-sales support to help create a smooth customer experience.

City Furniture:
City Furniture is a premier Florida-based retailer dedicated to transforming home living through beautiful furnishings offered at an exceptional value. Originally established in the 1970s as Waterbed City, the company has successfully evolved into a leading destination for furniture and home accents, with a steadfast commitment to style and affordability. Currently, the organization maintains a robust presence across the state with more than 20 showrooms. Supported by an expansive e-commerce platform, City Furniture continues to innovate its product lineup to deliver the very best in home decor and personalized service to its customers.

Press Contact:
partner@garvee.com|www.garvee.com/about-us

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