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J.S. Held Expands the Office of the Chief Intellectual Property Officer

JERICHO, N.Y.,, Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — J.S. Held is pleased to announce that John A. Hudson has joined the firm’s Office of the Chief Intellectual Property Officer as Senior Managing Director, bringing over 25 years of experience in intellectual property (IP) strategy, valuation, and commercialization.

John joins the Office of the Chief IP Officer, led by James E. Malackowski, to further strengthen J.S. Held’s commitment to innovation, value creation, and the management of intangible assets. As intangible assets now represent 72% of the MSCI World Mid-Cap market value, exceeding $8.3 trillion USD, the expansion of the CIPO office reflects the firm’s strategic focus on IP as a core driver of enterprise value for companies of all size.

John, having previously served as Chief Intellectual Property Officer for a food-tech company based in Raleigh, NC, played a pivotal role in transforming the company’s business model from manufacturing to licensing. His leadership in IP strategy, portfolio management, litigation, licensing, and monetization led to the successful execution of an asset sale and two exclusive license agreements—one domestic and one international—positioning the company for long-term sustainability through IP-driven revenue.

John has also held previous positions at a publicly traded global consulting firm, was a Managing Director at one of the Big Four accounting firms, and was an officer in a publicly traded global investment bank.

John’s career spans advisory roles with public and private companies, universities, law firms, venture capital and private equity firms, and government agencies across sectors including technology, media, telecom, healthcare, food & agriculture, industrials, and energy. His expertise includes:

  • Intellectual Property Valuation & Strategy
  • IP Transactions: Sell-side, Buy-side, Licensing
  • Capital Raising & Restructuring
  • Bankruptcy & Distressed Situations
  • M&A Advisory
  • IP Litigation & Dispute Resolution
  • Cross-border Transactions
  • Innovation Commercialization
  • Royalty Audits & Recovery
  • Strategic Communications & Transformation

James E. Malackowski, Chief Intellectual Property Officer at J.S. Held and Ocean Tomo Co-founder, highlighting the value John A. Hudson brings to the firm and its clients, shares, “John Hudson’s addition to the Office of the Chief Intellectual Property Officer significantly enhances our ability to deliver strategic, multidimensional IP advisory services. His deep experience in IP valuation, commercialization, and transactions—combined with a proven track record of transforming innovation into enterprise value—will be a tremendous asset to our clients. John’s leadership strengthens our commitment to helping organizations unlock the full potential of their intangible assets in today’s innovation-driven economy.”

In his new role, John joins the industry’s most comprehensive global IP consulting group. Ocean Tomo’s 360 Degree Intellectual Property Expertise provides continuous feedback enhancing the team’s ability to deliver credible, actionable insights across all matters involving intangible assets.

Clients benefit from Ocean Tomo’s unique understanding of IP value is driven by the firm’s engagement across all matters involving intangible assets, spanning strategic planning, investments, disputes, and transactions. Litigation outcomes refine valuation methodologies, while advisory engagements are shaped by real-world insights from both the boardroom and public markets. Our transaction outcomes—buying, selling, and licensing IP—validate strategic decisions and inform how IP is valued in practice. Ocean Tomo valuations used by IP owners to access capital provide insight on how financial institutions recognize IP as a bankable asset. As a part of J.S. Held, Ocean Tomo works alongside more than 1,500 professionals globally and assists with complex technical, scientific, and financial matters across all assets and value at risk. The team of experts has deep experience with tangible and intangible assets protected by IP.

To learn more about J.S. Held’s Office of the Chief Intellectual Property Officer, contact James E. Malackowski or email info@jsheld.com

About J.S. Held

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm that combines technical, scientific, financial, and strategic expertise to advise clients seeking to realize value and mitigate risk. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high stakes matters demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, proven experience, clear-cut analysis, and an understanding of both tangible and intangible assets. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services, products, and data that enable clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.

More than 1,500 professionals serve organizations across six continents, including 84% of the Global 200 Law Firms, 75% of the Forbes Top 20 Insurance Companies (90% of the NAIC top 50 Property & Casualty Insurers), and 71% of the Fortune 100 Companies.

Verdantix, in their Green Quadrant: Enterprise Risk Management Consulting Services (2025) report, benchmarks 15 of the most prominent enterprise risk management (ERM) advisors, identifying global consulting firm J.S. Held among the leading companies based on capabilities and momentum

J.S. Held, its affiliates and subsidiaries are not certified public accounting firm(s) and do not provide audit, attest, or any other public accounting services. J.S. Held is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.  Securities offered through PM Securities, LLC, d/b/a Phoenix IB or Ocean Tomo Investments, a part of J.S. Held, member FINRA/SIPC.  All rights reserved.

Contact
Kristi L. Stathis | Global Public Relations | +1 786 833 4864 | Kristi.Stathis@jsheld.com 

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Shopware celebrates 25th anniversary with merchants at Shoptoberfest and Shopware Community Day 2025

The two events will feature Shopware’s global community of merchants and partners, product innovation and building the future of e-commerce

NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Shopware, the leading open-source global e-commerce platform, is today hosting their two flagship community events of the year: Shopware Community Day (SCD) in Cologne, Germany, and Shoptoberfest in New York City. This year’s gatherings celebrate the growing Shopware community and a special milestone: Shopware’s 25th anniversary.

“Bringing together the merchants and partners in our ecosystem is a special opportunity,” said Jason Nyhus, President/GM, Shopware US. “The day is all about celebrating the community that makes it possible to support merchants holistically, and creating a uniquely different experience.”

The events bring together a thriving community of merchants, partners and thought leaders to celebrate a legacy of innovation, growth and expansion to support the complex needs of businesses. Between the two events, Shopware will host over 1,800 guests around the world and feature keynote talks, panel discussions, and reflections from merchants and Shopware founders and Co-CEOs Stefan and Sebastian Hamann.

Agentic Commerce

Ryan Prichard, Vice President SMB and Financial Services at PayPal took the stage to announce the new Commerce Agent Platform and give attendees a preview of the tool.

“Shopware is pursuing a consistent AI and agentic‑readiness strategy. We believe in open architecture and we always aim to put merchants at the center. With Shopware, merchants have the freedom to manage their systems and processes independently, autonomously, and without restrictions,” emphasised Sebastian Hamann, Co-CEO and founder, Shopware.

B2B Components for Every Growth Phase

Over 60% of Shopware merchants are B2B sellers or combine B2B and B2C. With new B2B Components and a flexible open framework, Shopware delivers scalable solutions for every growth phase, meeting the needs of “Complex Commerce.”

At SCD, Shopware introduced three new B2B Components:

  • Advanced Product Catalogues: This tool enables merchants to create tailored product catalogs and speed up customer-specific quoting processes.
  • Budget Management: This tool allows merchants to manage budgets in a targeted way and allocate them to teams, delivering greater transparency and efficiency.
  • Individual Pricing: The feature maps customer‑specific prices directly in the shop, saving resources, strengthening trust and increasing loyalty through repeat purchases.

For more information about the Shopware community, tech ecosystem, and details on the new capabilities released, visit: www.shopware.com

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S3 Partners Short Interest & Securities Finance Data Now Available via Bloomberg Data License

NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — S3 Partners, the industry leading provider of real-time short interest and securities finance analytics, today announced that its short interest dataset is now available for enterprise use via Bloomberg Data License. The data is accessible through Bloomberg’s Per Security service, enabling enterprise customers to select exactly the S3 content they need to align with their business priorities. Entitled users can also access S3’s data via the Short Interest solution, {SI< GO >}, on the Bloomberg Terminal, and via the Bloomberg Query Language API (BQL) in Microsoft® Excel and Bloomberg’s BQuant analytics solutions.

This collaboration comes at a time when investment research is becoming increasingly data-driven, with institutional clients seeking multiple datasets beyond traditional fundamentals to better understand market behavior. S3’s dataset provides Bloomberg customers with real-time short interest, financing rates, utilization, and crowding analytics covering more than 62,000 global securities, offering a unique lens into how investors are positioning around a given company.

“The highest priority problems market professionals seek to solve are crowding and concentration risk—if you can’t see them forming, you can’t manage risk”, said Bob Sloan, Founder at S3 Partners “Making S3’s unique data and analytics available in institutional workflows on the Bloomberg Terminal and via Data License gives market participants a clearer read on how to rank, score, ride or rotate position sizing.”

“Short interest is one of the purest signals of investor conviction – revealing where the market is positioned, how crowded a trade has become, and where vulnerabilities may lie,” said Angana Jacob, Global Head of Research Data, Bloomberg Enterprise Data. “With S3’s data now layered into Bloomberg’s rich Research Knowledge Graph, analysts and quants can seamlessly derive contextualized positioning insights that reflect the interaction of fundamentals, estimates revisions, price momentum, factor exposures, implied volatilities, liquidity conditions and sentiment.”

S3’s short interest dataset includes point-in-time and revised feeds, providing institutional investors with comprehensive visibility into short positioning and securities financing dynamics. The company’s proprietary Crowded Score measures multi-factor short side crowdedness, while Squeeze Risk identifies securities most vulnerable to forced covering and volatility events. Together with true short interest, float-adjusted utilization, bid/offer rates, and days-to-cover calculations, these analytics give market participants valuable tools to navigate liquidity stress and rapidly shifting market conditions.

Bloomberg Data License provides billions of data points daily spanning Reference, ESG, Pricing, Risk, Regulation, Fundamentals, Estimates, Historical data and more to help firms streamline operations and discover new investment opportunities. The content is readily available via an intuitive online data catalog at data.bloomberg.com or by entering {DATA< GO >} on the Bloomberg Terminal, and can be efficiently delivered via SFTP, REST API, or natively into all major cloud providers. Alongside Per Security, Data License content is also available via curated Bulk datasets across use cases.

About S3 Partners
S3 is a global data, analytics, and workflow technology company. We are persistently connected to the world’s financial data infrastructure. S3 solves critical workflow problems and makes publicly available financial indicators faster, better, and more accurate. Learn more at www.s3partners.com.

For more information or to request a trial, contact your Bloomberg representative or S3 Partners at sales@s3partners.com

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Lenovo Hong Kong and Cyberport Form Strategic Partnership; Empowering Hong Kong Startups to Go Global


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 September 2025 – Lenovo Hong Kong today announced the official signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cyberport, marking a significant step forward in promoting Hong Kong’s innovation and technology development and fostering startup growth. This collaboration will fully integrate Lenovo’s leading advantages in the global technology sector with Cyberport’s rich experience in nurturing an innovation and technology ecosystem, jointly providing comprehensive support to Hong Kong’s startups, from proof-of-concept to overseas market expansion.

Serena Cheung, General Manager of Lenovo Hong Kong and Macau, stated: “We are extremely pleased to forge this deeply significant strategic partnership with Cyberport. Cyberport has achieved remarkable success in nurturing startups, bringing together a vibrant force of innovation. Lenovo deeply understands the challenges and opportunities faced by startups in their growth journey. Through this collaboration, we hope to fully leverage our comprehensive strengths in technology, resources, global network, and investment incubation to provide holistic support to Hong Kong’s startups, helping them transform innovative ideas into market-competitive solutions, and accelerating their journey towards the global market.”

Dr. Rocky Cheng, CEO of Cyberport, stated: “We are delighted to sign this significant Memorandum of Understanding with Lenovo Hong Kong. As a national-level technology incubator and Hong Kong’s key startup nurturing base, Cyberport is committed to building a robust innovation ecosystem that fully supports the growth of startups. Lenovo’s profound strength in the global technology sector and its rich experience in fostering startup development will provide invaluable technical support, industry insights, and global expansion opportunities for our community companies. Through this partnership, we will jointly advance the development of artificial intelligence and digital technologies in Hong Kong, contributing to the growth of Hong Kong’s digital economy and the development of smart cities.”

According to the MoU, Lenovo and Cyberport will engage in deep cooperation across three core areas:

  1. Strengthening Ecosystem Development and Startup Enablement: Lenovo Hong Kong and its associated companies will jointly provide end-to-end market expansion support to startups within the Cyberport community through strong system integration capabilities and technological foundations, helping scale their innovative solutions. Lenovo will also actively participate in Cyberport’s Investors Network, providing financial support to selected startups. Cyberport will collaborate closely with Lenovo to assist startups in establishing operations at Cyberport or expanding their businesses globally, and facilitate business collaboration between Lenovo and Cyberport community companies.
  2. Strategic Marketing and Ecosystem Engagement: Lenovo will support Cyberport-led events and co-organize training sessions and workshops to enhance startups’ understanding of cutting-edge technology domains such as AI, cybersecurity, EdTech, HealthTech, PropTech, and the low-altitude economy. Lenovo will also fully utilize Cyberport’s various facilities to host diverse marketing activities and showcase innovation and engage the broader technology ecosystem.
  3. Innovation Showcase and Digital Art Collaboration: Lenovo will showcase innovative cultural tourism technology at Cyberport’s immersive Gallery and establish an Innovation Center at Cyberport to demonstrate its latest digital solutions and serve as a hub for technology-driven creativity. Cyberport will feature the Lenovo Innovation Center to visiting delegations, highlighting collaborative efforts in digital transformation and innovation.

Lenovo possesses extensive experience in empowering startups and is backed by a strong technology foundation:

  • Full-Stack Infrastructure and Service Integration Advantages: Lenovo offers a full-stack product portfolio and solutions, from AI devices to AI infrastructure, providing computing power and service support. Leveraging its strong service and system integration capabilities, Lenovo and its associated companies can help startups transform their solutions from proof-of-concept into practical applications and scale them up. Lenovo and its associated companies have 3,400 engineers in Hong Kong, holding over 100 data and AI-related certifications, with rich cross-industry experience.
  • Global Network: As a global platform, Lenovo leverages Hong Kong’s role as an international hub to help startups expand into overseas markets. With Lenovo’s global supply chain, legal, marketing, and sales expertise, covering 180 markets and over 30 manufacturing centers, it assists many startups in expanding internationally.
  • Investment and Incubation: Lenovo actively supports the development of cutting-edge technology in Hong Kong, having invested over HKD 1 billion to date, focusing on AI, big data, and cloud computing, and has supported the growth of over 30 local innovation and technology companies. Lenovo also collaborates with major universities, incubating over 20 startups, providing full-chain support including funding, technology, talent, and market channels to accelerate the commercialization of research outcomes.

This strategic partnership between Lenovo Hong Kong and Cyberport will further consolidate the strength of Hong Kong’s innovation and technology ecosystem, providing robust backing for local startups to enter international markets. Both parties will, with innovation at the core and collaboration as the driving force, nurture more impactful technological solutions in Hong Kong and facilitate their expansion onto the world stage, propelling Hong Kong towards a new milestone as an international innovation and technology center.

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About Lenovo

Lenovo is a US$69 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY). To find out more visit , and read about the latest news via our .

About Hong Kong Cyberport

Wholly owned by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government, Cyberport is Hong Kong’s digital tech hub and AI accelerator, with a vision to empower industry digitalisation and intelligent transformation, to promote digital economy and AI development, and to foster Hong Kong to be an international AI, innovation and technology (I&T) hub. Cyberport gathers over 2,200 companies, including 11 listed companies and 10 unicorns. One-third of onsite companies’ founders come from 26 countries and regions, while Cyberport companies have expanded to over 35 global markets.

Cyberport, with Hong Kong’s largest AI Supercomputing Centre and AI Lab as the engine, has been building the AI ecosystem with industry-leading AI companies and over 400 AI and data science start-ups. Through development of tech clusters, namely AI, data science, blockchain and cybersecurity, Cyberport empowers industries across smart city and government, banking and finance, digital entertainment, culture and tourism, healthcare, education and training, property management, construction, transportation and logistics, green environment and more, while hosting Hong Kong’s largest FinTech community. Commissioned by the HKSAR Government, Cyberport has implemented proof-of-concept and sandbox schemes, subsidisation for digital tech adoption, industry tech training and start-up incubation, to drive technology R&D, translation and commercialisation, thus propelling digital transformation and intelligent upgrade across industry and society.

Also as “State-level Scientific and Technological Enterprise Incubator” and Hong Kong’s key incubator, Cyberport supports entrepreneurs with funding and office space, extensive networks of enterprises, investors, technology corporations and professional services for business growth and expansion to Mainland China and overseas markets, all-round facilitation for landing in Hong Kong, talent attraction and cultivation, ready as a launchpad to take start-ups in any stages of development to the next level.

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JOYROOM PODIX: The First Tri-Magnetic 140W 5-in-1 Charging Station

NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — JOYROOM, a global consumer electronics brand dedicated to simplifying modern lifestyles, proudly announces the launch of its latest all-in-one charging innovation—the JOYROOM PODIX. Engineered as a 140W 5-Port Desktop GaN Charger, PODIX is designed to upgrade power delivery, declutter workspaces, and redefine the charging experience. Launched on Kickstarter on September 16, PODIX is now available at an exclusive Super Early Bird price, 45% off the full MSRP.                                                                                              


Charge in Perfect Order: Dual Auto-Retract Cables & Tri-Magnetic Base with 180° Rotation
Equipped with dual max 31.5″/80cm auto-retractable cables, PODIX delivers effortless charging for 2 devices without cable clutter. A 59″/150cm power cord provides extended reach across any setup. With smooth 180° rotation, PODIX adapts to any charging angle. Thanks to its strong tri-magnetic base design, the built-in cables can be extended or retracted with one hand, keeping workspaces neat and charging seamless.

Charge in Peak Efficiency: 5-Device Charging & Max 140W Output for Warp-Speed Charging
Featuring 2 USB-A and 3 USB-C ports, PODIX supports charging up to five devices simultaneously, eliminating socket shortages and tangled cables. With a maximum output of 140W, it powers a 16″ MacBook Pro from 0% to 50% in just 25 minutes. Consistently fast and efficient, PODIX enables a truly streamlined, high-performance charging experience.

Charge in Smart Control: Intelligent Power Recognition for Balanced Speed and Safety
Driven by intelligent power recognition, PODIX automatically distributes up to 140W across devices of all sizes—from earbuds to laptops, delivering the optimal charging power without damaging batteries. Real-time thermal monitoring further protects battery health, ensures safe charging, and extends the lifespan of both devices and the charger.

Charge in Crystal Clarity: Real-Time Power Display & UI Emojis for Intuitive, Joyful Visual Experience
The 1.54″ LCD screen provides crystal-clear visibility into live wattage, power flow, voltage alerts, and fast-charge status. Beyond functionality, the dynamic UI introduces a touch of expression with emojis—pinwheels, fireworks, and bubbles, making power management both intuitive and visually engaging.

Charge in Absolute Safety: Advanced GaN Tech & Intelligent Thermal Control for Total Protection 
Built with advanced GaN technology, PODIX achieves 94%+ efficiency for high-speed charging with minimal energy loss. Intelligent thermal control and precision sensors monitor performance in real time, automatically adjusting output to prevent overheating. With comprehensive electrical safeguards, PODIX ensures lasting protection for connected devices and the charger itself.

Charge in Durable Endurance: Engineered to Withstand 4 Stress Tests for Longer-lasting Use
PODIX has passed four durability tests, including:
▪ Withstands 10,000+ cable bends
▪ Resists 15kg pulling force on cables
▪ Provides 100,000 hours of display uptime
▪ Survives 3.3ft/1m drop tests without compromise
Tough, reliable, and resilient, PODIX delivers consistent performance across years of daily use.

Charge in Versatile Scenarios: From Office to Home, All Devices Stay Powered and Connected
From laptops, tablets, and smartphones to earbuds, gaming consoles, and smartwatches, PODIX supports a wide spectrum of devices. Whether at home or in the office, it simplifies the charging routine, declutters spaces, and creates a seamless balance of efficiency and comfort.

Price and Availability
PODIX is debuting on Kickstarter on September 16, 2025, with a limited-time Super Early Bird offer of only $79. Be the first to experience PODIX and secure this exclusive launch deal before the offer ends .

About JOYROOM
Founded in 2009, JOYROOM is a global consumer electronics brand loved by young people in over 130 countries and regions. Guided by a belief in innovation, creativity, and a relentless pursuit of perfection, we design products that fit seamlessly into modern life. With every detail centered on your experience, we aim to deliver quality you can trust and a more joyful way to live with technology.

For more information, please visit:
Email: marketing@joyroom.com
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Website: www.joyroom.com

HOTO Wins Red Dot Award 2025 for the “HOTO Detail Power Scrubber”

Compact, high-efficiency cleaning tool recognized for outstanding product design

SHANGHAI, Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — HOTO Tools announced that its HOTO Detail Power Scrubber has been awarded the prestigious Red Dot Award: Product Design 2025 in the “Tools” category. The Red Dot distinction is one of the world’s most recognized marks of design excellence, celebrating products that combine innovation, usability, and long-term relevance.

HOTO Wins Red Dot Award 2025 for the “HOTO Detail Power Scrubber”
HOTO Wins Red Dot Award 2025 for the “HOTO Detail Power Scrubber”

Award Recognition and Design Significance

The Red Dot Award in the “Tools” category highlights innovation across construction equipment, garden tools, hand tools, measurement devices, and work protection products. In 2025, there is growing demand for cleaning solutions that are compact, hygienic, and adaptable to multiple environments. Consumers are increasingly looking for products that conserve time and energy while maintaining reliability and ease of use.

The HOTO Detail Power Scrubber, also known as the HOTO Wand™ Cordless Spin Scrubber, reflects these priorities with design choices that improve both performance and user experience. It offers extended runtime, low-noise operation, interchangeable brush heads, and IPX7 waterproofing, making it suitable for modern households and professional applications alike.

Key features of the HOTO Detail Power Scrubber include:

  • 360° Rotary Power – 5× more efficient cleaning, validated by HOTO Clean Laboratory testing
  • Dual-Speed with High Torque – 170 RPM for delicate surfaces and 250 RPM for tough stains and grout lines
  • Extended Runtime – Up to 210 minutes on a single charge
  • 12 Magnetic Brush Heads – Interchangeable system for versatile cleaning applications
  • IPX7 Waterproof Rating – Fully washable, designed for use in kitchens, bathrooms, and other wet environments
  • Whisper-Quiet Operation – Operates at 59dB, 25% quieter than standard scrubbers

“The HOTO Detail Power Scrubber scores with its compact design, high functionality and practical details that make it easy to use in everyday life,” stated the Red Dot Jury.

Designed for Everyday Use, Recognized Globally

The scrubber’s seamless housing prevents dirt accumulation, while a magnetic plug-in system allows one-handed accessory changes. Non-slip grip surfaces and an integrated storage hook further enhance user convenience.

“Winning a Red Dot Award is an important milestone for HOTO,” said Shengmin Qian, Head of Product at HOTO. “It validates the work of our team and reinforces our belief that well-engineered tools improve everyday routines. With the Detail Power Scrubber, we focused on efficiency, ergonomics, and durability to ensure a tool that not only performs but also simplifies household cleaning.”

HOTO collaborated with in-house designers Yuxin Zhang and Qiying Lin to bring the Detail Power Scrubber from concept to production. The product reflects HOTO’s continued focus on practical innovation, user-centered design, and long-term reliability.

Media kit with logo and product images available here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1k0ZQO0VXITriyWrr6V1Mj3qXY7bEv3SU?usp=drive_link. Media wishing to interview HOTO personnel should contact PR agent Borjana Slipicevic.

FAQ: HOTO Detail Power Scrubber

What makes this product different from other electric scrubbers?

  • A dual-speed, high-torque motor with 360° rotary power enables faster, deeper cleaning with less effort.

What surfaces can it clean?

  • Compatible with multiple brush heads, the scrubber can be used on sinks, tiles, grout, kitchen appliances, and bathroom fixtures.

How long does it last on a single charge?

  • Up to 210 minutes, supported by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery (2000mAh / 7.2Wh).

Is it waterproof?

  • Yes. The scrubber is IPX7-rated, meaning it can be rinsed directly under water.

What’s included in the package?

  • 12 brushes are included (1 x HOTO Wand, 1 x Brush-S, 1 x Brush-M, 1 x Brush-L, 1 x Pointed Brush, 4 x Scouring Pads, 4 x Cloth Pads, 1 x Brush Head Bag, 1 x Charging Cable).

When will it be available?

About HOTO Tools

Founded in 2016, HOTO, short for ‘home tools,’ revolutionizes everyday gadgets by blending elegant design with practical functionality. With products sold in 56 countries and boasting over 100 product patents, HOTO has received numerous international design awards, including the prestigious iF Design Award and Red Dot Design Award. Dedicated to innovation and simplicity, HOTO continues to inspire with tools that are both visually appealing and intuitively functional.

About Red Dot & Red Dot Award Product Design

Red Dot

The distinction “Red Dot” has become established internationally as one of the most sought-after seals of quality for good design. In order to appraise the diversity in the field of design in a professional manner, the award breaks down into three disciplines: the Red Dot Award: Product Design, Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design and Red Dot Award: Design Concept. 

Red Dot Award: Product Design

Every year, the Red Dot Award: Product Design sets out to find the year’s best products. The products selected by the Red Dot Jury to win an award may be aesthetically appealing, functional, sustainable or innovative, but what they all have in common is their outstanding design. Further information on the award can be found here.

Key Features of the HOTO Detail Power Scrubber
Key Features of the HOTO Detail Power Scrubber

9Spokes Launches New Merchant Insights Feature for Financial Organizations Seeking to Elevate Insights for SMBs

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — 9Spokes, a leading global data platform, today announced the launch of its new Merchant feature as the latest addition to their financial technology solution. This secure and comprehensive platform empowers merchants to optimize data from all customer-facing and back-end systems, enhance customer experiences, and unlock valuable data insights, driving unprecedented growth for small businesses around the globe.

In today’s fast-paced financial landscape, accessing accurate and up-to-date payment information is crucial. 9Spokes’ Merchant feature addresses this need by providing seamless and secure access to user-consented payments data, unlocking a wealth of possibilities for businesses. The Merchant feature pulls consented data from multiple sources, including transaction and settlement history giving merchants a complete view of their current and future net sales.

Key features and benefits include:

  • Holistic Insights: Connects granular transaction history, encompassing the date, merchant name, transaction description, amount, and other relevant details, enabling accurate financial analysis and reconciliation.
  • Open Data Connectivity: Connect to business relevant accounts across bank, payments, and business accounts across the globe, maximizing coverage and accessibility.
  • White-Labeled Enhanced Security: Ready-to-use solution is configurable to meet needs of the financial organization’s priorities while balancing the highest security standards to ensure the protection of sensitive merchant data, workflows, and existing systems.
  • Comprehensive Financial Overview: SMBs receive a holistic view of their financial health, allowing for better cashflow forecasting and strategic decision-making to optimize financial operations.
  • Real-Time Data Analytics: Provides comprehensive dashboards and customizable reports for merchants, offering actionable insights into transaction trends, customer behavior, and revenue performance.

 The Merchant feature is designed to help businesses have a unified view on merchant customers of all sizes reconcile payments, manage their finances, and grow their business. Regardless of the sales channel, the Merchant feature and insights promote making informed decisions about merchant performance to improve service and support.

“Our new Merchant Feature empowers businesses to streamline payment processing, gain valuable insights, and drive significant growth,” said Kevin Phalen, Executive Chairman of 9Spokes.

The 9Spokes Merchant feature is now available for integration by financial institutions and fintech firms globally, promising to transform the way SMBs manage their finances and make strategic decisions. For more information, please visit www.9spokes.com.

About 9Spokes
9Spokes is a global data platform that supports financial institutions and fintech firms worldwide. By aggregating consented business data from a variety of sources, 9Spokes helps businesses harness powerful tools for better financial management and strategic decision-making, driving transformation within the financial sector.

 

G-P Unveils the Next Generation of G-P Gia™, First-of-its-Kind Agentic AI that Acts as an Extension of Your HR Team

Gia saved HR professionals 7,000+ hours in 6 months, and is now generally available with Gia Essential, Gia Pro and Gia Enterprise

BOSTON, Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — G-P (Globalization Partners), recognized as the undisputed leader in global employment by industry analysts, today announced the launch of the next generation of G-P Gia, the first-of-its-kind agentic AI solution specifically designed for compliant global HR. Recognized as a 2025 Top HR Product by Human Resources Executive, Gia is available today in three tiered packages designed to support companies of all sizes and all compliance needs.

Gia is a comprehensive agent that provides HR guidance, creates policy documents, completes tasks and proactively monitors employment law changes and can make required updates on users’ behalf. Gia is backed by G-P’s decade-plus of global employment expertise and 100,000 G-P Verified™ sources, meticulously reviewed and validated by G-P’s HR and legal experts. Articles verified by G-P experts are exclusively available in Gia and provide clear citations so users can always trust that they are receiving the most accurate and up-to-date employment and HR guidance. In beta, Gia helped teams reduce policy management overhead by up to 50% and cut the time and cost of compliance by up to 95%.

HR leaders need trusted AI systems built for data integrity and compliance. Yet, in a study by G-P, 89% of HR professionals have used general LLMs for sensitive HR work, including 80% who create HR contracts and policies with them. Unfortunately, websites like Wikipedia and Reddit are among general LLMs most cited sources, meaning HR teams may be unknowingly getting guidance and basing decisions on unreliable, crowd-sourced information.

“In the same way that specialized medical problems require a dedicated medical specialist, complex, specific HR challenges require specialized AI and global HR expertise,” said Nat Natarajan, chief operating officer, G-P. “G-P Gia is purpose built for global HR and compliance, combining first-of-its-kind agentic AI with G-P’s unmatched knowledge base built on more than a decade of human legal and HR expertise. G-P Gia delivers trusted, verified sources to provide better outcomes and stronger compliance for today’s most pressing HR and business needs.”

With Gia, it’s done: Your global HR agent

Gia’s specialized agents take on global HR and compliance tasks, acting as an extension of your HR team. Through agentic AI, it can replace manual workflows and reliance on external HR and legal counsel. Gia provides compliant and accurate information across all HR functions, and completes tasks on your behalf. Its knowledge-base spans 50 countries and all 50 U.S. states, and users can interact with Gia and generate documentation in 50+ languages.

G-P Gia Enterprise, Gia’s new premium package, gives customers access to advanced agentic use cases designed to meet the demands of complex global operations, including:

  • Proactive Compliance Management: Gia transforms HR policy management from reactive to proactive with continuous monitoring, significantly reducing legal and operational risks. Gia monitors your company policies against global compliance laws, notifies you when relevant updates occur that could impact your business and can make changes as needed.
  • Company Knowledge Sources: Teams can upload their own policies into G-P Gia as knowledge sources to turn static policy documents into dynamic, actionable intelligence. Gia will use company specific context in the uploaded documentation as the source of truth and will not give advice contrary to your organization’s policies.
  • Multiple Document Upload: Multi-document upload makes it easy to compare resumes with job descriptions, turn performance reviews into improvement plans or pull together multiple policies to create an employee handbook and more.
  • Worker Classification Check: Worker classification within Gia accurately classifies contractors versus employees helping ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
  • Team Management and Permissions: Centralized control over user roles, access levels and team structure ensures sensitive HR data and compliance information are only accessible to authorized personnel.
  • Coming SoonAdvanced Research: Gia’s advanced research creates detailed, expertly-researched reports on whatever broad subject you choose to explore —similar to what you’d get from a research analyst or consultant, but without the cost or wait time. Examples: multi jurisdictional research, complex HR compliance scenarios, HR strategy and competitive intelligence.

Gia is GDPR compliant, encrypts user data at rest and in transit, and provides role-based access control to ensure only authorized personnel can view sensitive information.

HR leaders are already experiencing the impact of G-P Gia:

  • “With G-P Gia, we’ve cut compliance costs significantly. If I need to write a policy, I plug in the parameters and jurisdiction, and Gia creates it instantly. Knowing that Gia’s guidance is based on expert-reviewed, legally vetted sources gives me peace of mind,” said Katy Burris, senior director of human resources, Herb Pharm.
  • “G-P Gia has saved me time by instantly answering policy questions, guiding me through workflows, and helping locate key resources within the platform,” said Jamie Cabezas, vice president of human resources, Archive360.
  • “G-P Gia allows me to access information whenever I want, instead of having to either message support or wait for a human HR specialist to be online, which can often take a few days,” said Arlette Soro, HR manager, compliance & compensation, Broadsign.

Availability

G-P Gia is now accessible both via desktop and mobile interfaces, putting global HR expertise right in the palm of professionals’ hands. The three tiered packages, G-P Gia Enterprise, Gia Pro and Gia Essential, offer specialized support for organizations of all sizes. New users can get a free 30 day trial of Gia Pro, no credit card required, at g-p.com/gia.

About G-P

G-P (Globalization Partners) is the recognized leader in global employment, ranked No. 1 in every industry analyst report. G-P’s global employment platform delivers everything companies of all sizes need to manage the full employee lifecycle with its trusted Global HR Agent, G-P Gia, and AI-powered Employer of Record (EOR) and Contractor products. G-P supports teams in 180+ countries with more than a decade of global employment experience, the largest team of in-country HR, legal, and compliance experts, and its unmatched proprietary knowledge base.

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