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Timemark Redefines Field Photo Documentation for 10 Million Workers Worldwide

Adopted by over 10 million field professionals, Timemark Camera helps teams cut photo admin time by 80% while capturing organized, trustworthy visual records.

DOVER, Del., Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — For years, field teams have relied on the default camera app, text messages and email threads to document and share their work. But these tools were never built for documentation. Photos get scattered, timestamps are unreliable, and building reports becomes a manual chore.

Timemark changes that. Launched in 2023, it quickly gained traction among field teams worldwide with its end-to-end photo documentation workflow and ease of use. It now holds a 4.9-star rating on app stores globally, making it the best timestamp camera in its category.

Timemark combines the accuracy of a professional timestamp camera with the structure of a shared cloud workspace, like Google Drive, but purpose-built for field documentation. What sets it apart is the seamless workflow from capture to report. Field workers can capture trustworthy photos with full context, automatically organize them by project, and generate client-ready reports in just a few taps. Everything stays connected, verifiable, and organized.

“Field teams used to spend hours every week organizing images, explaining context, and defending work that already happened. Timemark exists to remove that friction,” said Elvis, Product Team Lead at Timemark. “Our goal is to make photos inherently trustworthy and easy to organize, so teams spend less time proving work and more time doing it.”

Reliable Job Photo Capture

Timemark started as a tamper-proof timestamp camera that solves a common problem: the metadata of photos taken by phone camera or other timestamp camera apps rely on the device clock, which a user can easily change. Timemark gives field teams the clarity and confidence to stand behind every image through the following features:

  • Timestamped Photos: Timemark stamps each photo with network-verified time and GPS, keeping the data accurate and trustworthy, even if system settings are altered.
  • Full Jobsite Context: Users can add notes, project name, weather, elevation, and even a company logo, so each photo includes full context, not just time and location.
  • Timemark Photo Verification: Each photo includes a unique photo code that links back to its original metadata. That adds another layer of trust and goes beyond what’s visible on the image.

Organized from Capture to Report

As the user base expanded, the product quickly evolved. The Timemark team has worked closely with hundreds of field users to build a system that not only captures reliable photos, but keeps them organized and ready to use. New features include:

  • Team Workspace: All photos from team members are instantly synced into shared project folders, where they can be sorted by project, member, or date.
  • Photo Sheet View: A spreadsheet-style layout that combines visuals with structured data. Easily filter by project, date, or user, and pull the details you need at a glance.
  • Photo Map View: Photos appear on an interactive map based on their GPS location. This helps teams monitor site coverage, track progress, and verify where work happened.
  • Share and Report: Teams can share photos as a secure link or export comprehensive photo reports in multiple formats. Supported export options include PDF, Excel (XLSX), ZIP, and KMZ files for GIS systems.

“Timemark cut my weekly photo admin from 3 hours to just 30 minutes,” said Jason, the Operations Manager at a fiber optic contractor. “It freed me to focus on actual work instead of sorting and labeling pictures.”

In less than two years, Timemark’s user base has grown to millions worldwide. Professionals across construction, field services, security, logistics, and even retail are integrating Timemark into their daily workflows. As its adoption accelerates, Timemark is setting a new standard for field photo documentation. It helps companies prevent disputes, save time, connect the field and the office, and build trust through reliable visual records.

About Timemark

Timemark is a photo documentation platform built for the field. It gives field crews a simple way to capture trusted photos, organize them automatically, and share them in clear reports. Designed for busy teams on real jobsites, Timemark is redefining how field work gets documented. For more information, visit timemark.com.

Timemark support mobile and web
Timemark support mobile and web

 

HOZO Launched NeoSander on Kickstarter, a Palm-Sized Detail Sander with Reciprocating Linear Motor

HONG KONG, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HOZO has announced the upcoming Kickstarter launch of NeoSander, a next-generation palm-sized detail sanding tool engineered for evolved makers who demand precision, control, and versatility in fine-detail work. The NeoSander Kickstarter campaign is scheduled to go live on January 20, marking the official debut of a new category of compact sanding tools designed specifically for intricate, hands-on creative projects.

A Palm-Sized Detail Sander with Reciprocating Linear Motor
A Palm-Sized Detail Sander with Reciprocating Linear Motor

NeoSander is introduced as the world’s first palm-sized detail sander powered by a high-speed reciprocating linear motor, delivering straight-line sanding motion at up to 13,000 strokes per minute (SPM). Unlike traditional rotary tools, NeoSander is engineered for controlled micro sanding, offering makers a more precise, stable, and surface-friendly approach to detail work.

Designed for Fine Detail Sanding

At the core of NeoSander’s design is its ability to perform micro-precision sanding using stroke lengths ranging from 0.6 to 1.8 mm. This controlled motion allows users to sand delicate surfaces, edges, and tight spaces without gouging or over-removal of material.

With good concentricity below 0.05 mm, NeoSander is engineered to deliver significantly more accurate sanding passes compared to typical reciprocating sanders, which often exceed 0.30 mm in concentricity. The result is tighter control and more consistent results across fine-detail applications.

Why Reciprocating Motion Is Better Than Rotary for Detail Work

NeoSander was developed around the advantages of reciprocating motion over traditional rotary sanding. Rotary tools spin in circles, which can eat into surfaces, struggle in corners, slip easily, and generate excessive vibration and dust.

NeoSander’s straight-line, back-and-forth motion avoids surface gouging, reaches narrow gaps and corners with ease, and operates with lower vibration. This design improves handling and control while helping maintain a cleaner workspace with less airborne dust.

A Patented Linear Motor: First of Its Kind in Sanding Tools

What sets NeoSander apart is its patented reciprocating linear motor, a first-ever innovation in sanding tools. While most reciprocating sanders rely on gears and rods, NeoSander’s motor sends power directly to the sanding head. This direct-drive approach reduces wasted energy and delivers faster, more responsive strokes.

The tool also features stepless speed control, allowing users to fine-tune sanding power for different materials and levels of detail. Its straight-line motion improves sanding coverage while supporting efficient dust management.

Eight Interchangeable Sanding Heads for Tricky Details

NeoSander includes a complete set of eight interchangeable sanding heads, each designed to address different shapes and angles commonly encountered in detailed work. The included head shapes are:

  • Pointed Tip
  • Flat (Slim)
  • Flat (Medium)
  • Flat (Large)
  • Half-Cylinder
  • Arc
  • Acute Angle
  • Right Angle

This variety allows makers to sand edges, curves, recesses, and corners accurately without switching tools.

Streamlined Grit System for Continuous Workflow

NeoSander supports an eight-head, eight-grit system that keeps sanding organized and efficient. Each sanding head remains paired with its grit, allowing users to move seamlessly from coarse to fine sanding by simply swapping heads.

This approach reduces sandpaper waste, eliminates grit confusion, and avoids repeated peel-and-stick changes mid-project. For irregular surfaces, NeoSander also supports foam-layer sandpapers that flex to follow contours precisely.

Beyond Sanding: A Palm-Sized Mini Reciprocating Saw

NeoSander extends beyond sanding with its transformation into a palm-sized mini reciprocating saw. Equipped with curved and jigsaw-style blades, the tool features a patented anti-binding design that supports smoother, jam-free cutting.

A thicker, wave-shaped double-tooth pattern enables faster, more controlled cutting, making NeoSander suitable for detailed sawing tasks where larger tools lack precision.

Lightweight, Steady, and Comfortable

Weighing just 3.13 oz (89 g), NeoSander is lightweight, cordless, and designed for comfortable palm-held use. Stability is enhanced by an internal counterweight system that moves opposite the sanding head, helping reduce handle vibration by up to 85 percent.

The tool’s compact form factor, combined with its ergonomic grip, supports steady control during extended sessions.

Built for Real-World Making

NeoSander features an aluminum alloy shell, fast charging capability, and a compact storage-friendly design. It is splashproof, allowing for wet sanding applications, and fully cordless for portability across workshops, studios, and project sites.

Designed for Detail-Focused Creators

NeoSander is designed for makers who value precision and hands-on creativity, including:

  • 3D printing enthusiasts
  • DIY hobbyists
  • Woodworkers
  • Gundam and scale model builders
  • Car modification enthusiasts
  • Jewelry designers
  • Nail artists

It is an ideal tool for anyone passionate about model making and detailed craftsmanship.

Backed by HOZO‘s Proven Kickstarter Track Record

NeoSander builds on HOZO’s established history of successful maker tools. Across previous Kickstarter campaigns, HOZO products have collectively raised over $2.8 million and earned the support of more than 16,000 backers worldwide.

HOZO’s product lineup includes NeoBlade, NeoRuler, NeoRulerGO, M-Cube, M-Cube 02, MEAZOR, MEAZOR 3D, and ROLLOVA, each designed to empower evolved makers with precision-focused tools.

Launch Information and Media Resources

The NeoSander Kickstarter campaign launches on January 20. Additional campaign details can be found at:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hozodesign/neosander-mini-electric-reciprocating-detail-sander

TDengine Reports 100% Growth Across Key Markets and Major Product Milestones in 2025

LOS GATOS, Calif., Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TDengine today announced steady growth across key markets in 2025, closing a year defined by product expansion, ecosystem development, and continued adoption by industrial customers modernizing their data infrastructure.

In 2025, TDengine achieved over 100% year-over-year growth in both recognized revenue and cash collections, underscoring sustained demand for its technology across energy, manufacturing, and other data-intensive industries. The company signed more than 200 new customer contracts globally, reflecting growing trust in TDengine’s platform and long-term roadmap.

Product innovation remained a central focus. In March 2025, TDengine released TDgpt, bringing AI-assisted analytics into industrial data workflows. By delivering AI- and ML-based analytics in a single SQL statement, TDgpt makes it significantly easier for industrial enterprises to perform advanced analytics tasks such as time-series forecasting and anomaly detection.

Another major milestone followed in August 2025 with the launch of TDengine IDMP, the company’s industrial data management platform. TDengine IDMP extends TDengine’s core time-series data capabilities with data modeling, governance, contextualization, and automated AI-driven analytics and visualization, providing a more complete foundation for managing industrial data at scale. Since its launch, TDengine has already secured seven paying IDMP customers, marking an encouraging early validation of the platform.

In parallel with product development, TDengine invested in expanding its go-to-market ecosystem. During 2025, the company officially launched the TDengine Reseller Program, enabling partners worldwide to deliver localized consulting, integration, and support services built on TDengine’s technology stack. The program is designed to accelerate customer adoption while ensuring deployments are aligned with regional requirements and long-term operational needs.

“2025 was an important year of execution and evolution for TDengine,” said Jeff Tao, founder & CEO of TDengine. “We delivered consistent business growth, introduced AI and industrial data management capabilities to our product line, and laid the foundation for a scalable partner ecosystem. These efforts position us well as industrial customers look to move beyond data collection toward more intelligent and integrated data platforms.”

Looking ahead, TDengine plans to continue investing in product innovation, partner enablement, and global expansion, with a focus on helping industrial organizations turn time-series and operational data into durable, long-term value.

About TDengine

TDengine is an AI-powered data platform designed for industrial applications, combining the high-performance time-series database TDengine TSDB and the AI-native data management platform TDengine IDMP. With TDengine TSDB handling data ingestion, storage, and processing, and TDengine IDMP providing contextualization, standardization, and AI-powered analytics, TDengine enables industrial enterprises to unlock the true value of their time-series data.

Learn more at https://tdengine.com

Massimo Group Reports Strong Pre-Order Demand for Sentinel Series HVAC UTVs Following AIMExpo 2026

GARLAND, Texas, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Massimo Group (NASDAQ: MAMO), a manufacturer and distributor of powersports vehicles and electric utility solutions, today reported robust pre-order activity for its 2026 Sentinel Series fully enclosed HVAC utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) following its successful participation in AIMExpo 2026, held January 7–9 in Anaheim, California.

Massimo Sentinel 570 HVAC UTV
Massimo Sentinel 570 HVAC UTV

At the North American powersports industry’s premier trade event, Massimo showcased the Sentinel Series, featuring a fully enclosed cab with factory-integrated heating and air conditioning (HVAC), designed to deliver year-round comfort and productivity in extreme weather conditions. During and immediately following the show, the Company secured pre-orders for approximately 70–80 units, building on 50–60 units of pre-sales commitments received ahead of the event. Based on current pricing, these confirmed orders and commitments represent multi-million-dollar revenue potential tied to the Sentinel Series’ initial production allocation.

This level of demand reflects strong market validation for the Sentinel Series, which addresses a key gap in the small-displacement UTV segment by offering climate-controlled performance at an accessible price point. The Sentinel Series is typically priced at approximately one-third the cost of comparable fully enclosed, HVAC-equipped offerings from major brands, which often range from $40,000 to $50,000. Dealers and end-users—including commercial fleets, ranching operations, and outdoor service providers—expressed strong interest in the Company’s proprietary, patented and patent-pending technology, which enables reliable all-weather operation while improving operator comfort, productivity, and safety, and reducing downtime caused by extreme environmental conditions.

“The response we saw at AIMExpo confirms that the market has been waiting for an affordable, fully enclosed HVAC UTV,” said David Shan, Chief Executive Officer of Massimo Group. “Our proprietary technology directly addresses real-world challenges such as extreme heat, cold, rain, and dust that limit the usability of traditional open-cab vehicles. By delivering premium comfort and all-weather capability at a fraction of the cost of larger platforms, we believe the Sentinel Series is well positioned to drive revenue growth in 2026 while supporting continued expansion of our dealer network.”

The Sentinel Series is currently on track for an initial rollout in the first quarter of 2026, with additional variants expected to be introduced in phases throughout the year. Massimo continues to focus on innovation across higher-value vehicle platforms, including the integration of artificial intelligence-enabled features and electric powertrain options, to support consumer, commercial, and fleet applications.

About Massimo Group (NASDAQ: MAMO)

Massimo Group is a manufacturer and distributor of powersports and electric vehicles headquartered in Garland, Texas. The company’s portfolio includes UTVs, ATVs, e-bikes, and electric utility vehicles known for performance, reliability and value.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws with respect to Massimo Group. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release, including statements regarding Massimo Group’s future results of operations and financial position, Massimo Group’s business strategy, prospective costs, timing and likelihood of success, plans and objectives of management for future operations, future results of current and anticipated operations of Massimo Group are forward-looking statements. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified because they contain words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “predict,” “project,” “target,” “potential,” “seek,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “continue,” “contemplate,” “plan,” and other words and terms of similar meaning. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, but not limited to, risks relating to Massimo Group which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of the combined company to grow and manage growth economically and hire and retain key employees; costs; changes in applicable laws or regulations; the possibility that Massimo Group may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; and other risks and uncertainties, including those listed under “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Moreover, Massimo Group operates in very competitive and rapidly changing environments. Because forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified and some of which are beyond Massimo Group’s control, you should not rely on these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. No assurance can be given regarding the forward-looking statements, and actual results may differ materially from those as indicated. Massimo Group undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.

Company Contact

Quenton Petersen
Vice President
Massimo Group
Email: ir@massimomotor.com 

Bybit Concludes #7UpBybit Anniversary Campaign With 1.3 Million Participants

DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, successfully concluded its #7UpBybit anniversary campaign, marking a major milestone in the platform’s seventh year of global operations. The campaign attracted more than 1.3 million participants worldwide, reflecting the strength and scale of Bybit’s global trading community of over 80 million users.

Launched as part of Bybit’s seventh anniversary celebrations, #7UpBybit was conceived as a community-first initiative designed to give back to users while celebrating the platform’s journey of growth, innovation, and resilience. Spanning the holiday season into the new year, the campaign combined seasonal activities, competitive leaderboards, and guaranteed rewards, enabling users to participate across multiple stages and achievement tracks.

In total, $2.5 million in rewards was distributed globally throughout the campaign. Of this amount, $945,000 was awarded through the TMGP Finals, $730,000 was allocated to Seasonal Prize Pools tied to user progression and engagement, and $825,000 was distributed via Lucky Draw Rewards, ensuring broad participation and inclusivity across regions.

The conclusion of #7UpBybit coincides with a landmark period for Bybit as it reflects on seven years of platform development and community building. Over this time, Bybit has grown into a comprehensive digital asset ecosystem supporting on-chain and off-chain trading, expanding product offerings, and advancing regulatory alignment across key markets. The anniversary campaign mirrored this evolution by uniting a diverse international community and highlighting the platform’s ability to execute large-scale, multi-phase initiatives with sustained engagement.

Reflecting the spirit behind the campaign, Bybit’s growth has been guided by continuous dialogue with its users and a commitment to building a transparent, user-focused platform. The #7UpBybit campaign served as a tangible expression of that philosophy – celebrating not just a milestone year, but the collective journey shared with its global community.

The successful close of #7UpBybit capped Bybit’s seventh anniversary with measurable participation, global reach, and a clear emphasis on rewarding long-term user involvement, reinforcing its position as a leading global crypto platform entering its next phase of growth.

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Bybit Concludes #7UpBybit Anniversary Campaign With 1.3 Million Participants
Bybit Concludes #7UpBybit Anniversary Campaign With 1.3 Million Participants

About Bybit

Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 80 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.

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Severe Convective Storms Now the Costliest Insured Peril of the 21st Century, Aon Reports

New findings show natural hazards such as SCS and wildfire are reshaping global loss patterns and intensifying need for both physical and financial resilience

DUBLIN, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today launched its annual Climate and Catastrophe Insight report, revealing that severe convective storms (SCS) have surpassed tropical cyclones to become the costliest insured peril of the 21st century.

The report shows how increasingly common, high–volume events are reshaping global loss patterns and highlights the critical importance of both physical and financial resilience to help organizations manage volatility and unlock insurability.

Global economic losses from natural disasters reached $260 billion in 2025 — the lowest since 2015 — yet insured losses remained elevated at $127 billion, marking the sixth consecutive year that insurance payouts exceeded the $100 billion threshold. This divergence reflects how concentrated, high–severity frequency peril events — particularly in the United States — continue to drive substantial insured loss even in below–average hazard years. In many regions, especially emerging markets, more than half of economic losses remained uninsured, leaving millions exposed to financial risk.

By quantifying the return on investment of mitigation measures and demonstrating credible loss reduction to insurers and capital providers, organizations can reshape how risk is financed and unlock more affordable, sustainable insurance coverage. This creates opportunities for the industry to deploy capital more effectively and close longstanding protection gaps.

“This year’s report highlights the growing need for collaboration among organizations, insurers, governments and communities,” said Greg Case, president and CEO of Aon. “The insurance industry is well-positioned to act as a strategic partner to help navigate these challenges, bringing record levels of capital to help clients respond to weather risks and build increasingly diverse alternative risk transfer solutions to strengthen resilience in the face of a changing climate.”

Key findings from the report include:

  • Severe convective storms (SCS) have overtaken tropical cyclones as the costliest insured peril of the 21st century, driven by high–frequency, high–severity outbreaks in the U.S. In 2025 alone, SCS generated $61 billion in insured losses globally, the third–highest SCS total on record.
  • Insurers covered nearly half of global economic losses in 2025, leaving a protection gap of 51%, the lowest on record. This was a result of concentrated high-impact events in the U.S.
  • 49 billion–dollar economic–loss events occurred in 2025 (above the long–term average of 46), while 30 billion–dollar insured–loss events far exceeded the historical average of 17 — underscoring the accumulation effect of increasingly frequent, medium–sized catastrophes.
  • Wildfires in California (Palisades and Eaton Fires) were the costliest events of the year, causing $58 billion in economic losses and $41 billion in insured losses, making them the most expensive wildfires ever recorded globally.
  • Global fatalities totaled 42,000 driven primarily by earthquakes and heatwaves — 45 percent below the 21st–century average. The Myanmar earthquake was the deadliest event apart from heatwaves, claiming 5,456 lives.
  • Extreme heat caused more than 25,000 deaths globally and remained a major driver of natural–disaster–related mortality, as 2025 ranked as the third–hottest year on record.

The report also provides insights into regional trends, where key findings include:

  • U.S.: More than 54 percent of global economic losses occurred in the U.S., with above-average losses driven by wildfires and SCS. Insured losses reached $103 billion, representing 81 percent of global industry losses.
  • Americas: Hurricane Melissa was the region’s costliest event, with $11 billion in economic damages and $2.5 billion insured losses in Jamaica, Cuba and elsewhere. South America experienced significant drought impacts, led by Brazil’s prolonged drought with approximately $5 billion in agricultural losses. Severe flooding events hit Mexico, Ecuador and Bolivia.
  • EMEA: Economic losses were well below long–term averages, with SCS as the costliest peril and additional losses driven by drought, heatwaves and wildfires across southern Europe.
  • APAC: The Myanmar earthquake was the deadliest global event except for heatwaves, with $15.7 billion in economic losses. Flooding in China and cyclones in South and Southeast Asia also drove significant losses. Australia experienced two billion-dollar insured loss events.

The 2026 Climate and Catastrophe Insight report reveals that alternative risk transfer is increasingly critical for providing the capital needed to help organizations mitigate risk and strengthen resilience. Parametric insurance products — which release funds automatically when specified trigger conditions are met — proved critical during events such as Hurricane Melissa, enabling rapid recovery for affected communities. Jamaica, for instance, secured more than $650 million in liquidity within two months of landfall as a result of catastrophe bond protection with a parametric trigger.

As well as encouraging alternative risk management solutions, the report calls for increased resilience via smarter technology and stronger infrastructure; better forecasting, resilient building standards and modernized infrastructure to reduce long-term damage and assist communities and businesses to recover faster.

“Resilience today must be both physical and financial,” said Michal Lorinc, head of Aon’s catastrophe insight and author of the report. “Organizations are urged to embed adaptation into their workforce and location strategies, invest in predictive analytics and encourage cross-functional approaches to weather risk. As climate events continue to affect people and property, the opportunity lies in using data to strengthen preparedness, rethink risk management strategies and build partnerships that support faster recovery and long-term resilience.”

For further details, see the full 2026 Climate and Catastrophe Insight report: https://aon.io/3LUFi5A

For information about Aon’s Reinsurance Solutions: https://www.aon.com/en/capabilities/reinsurance 

About Aon
Aon plc (NYSE: AON) exists to shape decisions for the better — to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. Through actionable analytic insight, globally integrated Risk Capital and Human Capital expertise, and locally relevant solutions, our colleagues provide clients in over 120 countries with the clarity and confidence to make better risk and people decisions that protect and grow their businesses.

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Aon plc (NYSE: AON) exists to shape decisions for the better — to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. Through actionable analytic insight, globally integrated Risk Capital and Human Capital expertise, and locally relevant solutions, our colleagues in over 120 countries provide our clients with the clarity and confidence to make better risk and people decisions that protect and grow their businesses. Follow Aon on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram. Stay up-to-date by visiting Aon’s newsroom and sign up for news alerts here.
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NoFap sues Pornhub under RICO Act, alleges collusion with academics on global disinformation campaign

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In a lawsuit recently filed in U.S. federal court, NoFap accuses Pornhub of engaging in an illegal operation to discredit and retaliate against dozens of addiction recovery resources, scientists, clinicians, sexual exploitation survivors, whistleblowers, lawsuit witnesses, journalists, and critics.

The 208-page complaint alleges a wide-ranging campaign by Pornhub’s parent company Aylo, its trade association Free Speech Coalition, two academics, and other alleged collaborators.

The complaint alleges that pornography industry associates have targeted the plaintiffs for over a decade, including filing false law enforcement and administrative reports, posting thousands of defamatory statements online, conducting intrusive opposition research, relaying disinformation to journalists, staging hoaxes, and astroturfing Wikipedia pages. The complaint claims that there are at least 70 identified victims of similar conduct.

The complaint further asserts that the pornography industry has engaged in a long-running operation to suppress scientific research, influence academics, publish industry-aligned papers to manufacture the appearance of controversy, pressure professional organizations, and obstruct governmental regulation such as age verification.

The lawsuit currently names four Aylo entities as defendants, alongside two academics alleged to be covertly collaborating with the pornography industry. Taylor & Francis (a publisher) and UCLA (a university) are also named as defendants and are accused of aiding and abetting aspects of the other defendants’ conduct. 17 causes of action are asserted, including racketeering, civil conspiracy, unfair competition, trademark dilution, defamation, and breach of contract.

NoFap’s founder Alexander Rhodes said, “This lawsuit isn’t only to prevent porn industry leadership from shutting down our peer-support platform. It’s about protecting scientists, clinicians, educators, and others who fear career harm or retaliation for speaking about pornography’s potential effects, including behavioral addiction and sexual dysfunction. For years, a chilling effect has skewed academia and coverage on this topic. Moreover, this case is about ensuring millions of people worldwide who want to quit or reduce pornography use can obtain support without interference.”

Lead counsel David Kobylinski stated, “The pornography industry is borrowing from the 1950s tobacco industry’s playbook. We hope this case triggers governmental oversight and, where warranted, criminal investigations.”

Case Information:

Rhodes et al. v. Aylo Holdings, S.A.R.L. (d/b/a Pornhub), et al., No. 2:25-cv-01956 (W.D. Pa.).

About NoFap:

Founded in 2011, NoFap is a secular, evidence-based, inclusive, and sex-positive peer-support website for individuals seeking to reduce or quit pornography use.

Contact Information:

contact@NoFap.com

NYSE Content Advisory: Pre-Market Update + NYSE Creates Tokenized Securities Platform for 24/7 Trading

NEW YORK, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. 

 

NYSE Content Advisory: Pre-Market Update + NYSE Creates Tokenized Securities Platform for 24/7 Trading

Kristen Scholer delivers the pre-market update on January 20th

  • Equities traded lower early Tuesday amid a trade flare between the U.S. and Europe as the World Economic Forum kicked off in Davos, Switzerland.
  • The NYSE unveiled plans for a tokenized securities platform enabling 24/7 trading of tokenized stocks and ETFs, set to launch later this year pending regulatory approval.
  • On the initiative, NYSE President Lynn Martin said, “We are leading the industry toward fully on-chain solutions… Harnessing our expertise to reinvent market infrastructure is how we’ll meet and shape the demands of a digital future.”
  • President Donald Trump renewed efforts to acquire Greenland, threatening tariffs on countries opposing the sale of the Danish territory to America.

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