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MindHYVE.ai™ Unveils ChironAI™: The World’s First AGI-Powered Clinical Decision Support System, Redefining Healthcare Intelligence

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — HYVE Labs™ and MindHYVE.ai™ proudly announce the global launch of ChironAI™, an autonomous, next-generation Clinical Decision Support (CDS) system powered by the revolutionary Ava-Healthcare™ AGI reasoning model. Designed from the ground up to transcend the capabilities of conventional AI, ChironAI™ brings unprecedented intelligence, accuracy, and efficiency to frontline healthcare—while reinforcing, not replacing, human clinical judgment.

ChironAI™ — AGI redefining clinical decision support
ChironAI™ — AGI redefining clinical decision support

Revolutionary AGI Technology Sets New Standard

ChironAI™ operates on the proprietary Ava-Healthcare™ reasoning model, a state-of-the-art neuro-symbolic AGI architecture that continuously leverages Bayesian inference, causal reasoning, deep meta-cognition, and recursive self-correction. This powerful core is deployed across the secure, hyper-scalable Ava-Grid™ AGI Cloud infrastructure, ensuring real-time, enterprise-grade performance for mission-critical clinical environments.

Unique Features for Modern Healthcare

  • Dynamic Symptom Analysis – Adaptive, real-time questioning that evolves as patient data unfolds
  • Multi-Modal Medical Data Processing – Seamlessly integrates patient history, labs, radiology, and clinical findings
  • Automated SOAP Note Generation – Instantly produces comprehensive, clinician-ready documentation
  • Advanced Radiology Image Analysis – Employs five-pass analytical processing for unrivaled accuracy
  • Evidence-Based Treatment Planning – Recommends interventions supported by the latest clinical guidelines

Transformative Clinical Impact

  • 70% Reduction in documentation time, restoring hours to patient care
  • 95% Diagnostic Accuracy rate, driving superior outcomes and safety
  • Elevated clinical confidence and decision transparency
  • Instant identification of time-sensitive, critical findings
  • Seamless integration with existing EHR and clinical workflows

Integral to the MindHYVE.ai™ Ecosystem

ChironAI™ is one of 11 domain-specialized AGI agents, each meticulously engineered for industry-specific mastery across the MindHYVE.ai™ platform. Conceived by visionary founder Bill Faruki and the world-class engineering teams at HYVE Labs™ and MindHYVE.ai™, ChironAI™ is available 24/7—secured and scaled by Microsoft Azure’s global infrastructure.

About ChironAI

ChironAI™ does not replace clinicians; it amplifies their expertise, supporting every decision with an “always-on” neuro-symbolic reasoning engine. By fusing deep medical knowledge with real-time multi-modal analysis, ChironAI™ empowers providers to deliver the future of medicine—today.

About MindHYVE.ai

MindHYVE.ai™ is redefining the boundaries of intelligence by engineering autonomous systems and deploying domain-specific AGI agents across real-world sectors. Powered by the Ava-Fusion™ large reasoning model and architected for agent coordination, swarm intelligence, and adaptive autonomy, MindHYVE’s technology stack is revolutionizing law, medicine, finance, education, and governance.

With operations in North America, Asia, and now soon in Africa, MindHYVE.ai™ is on a mission to democratize access to transformative intelligence and architect the infrastructure for post-scarcity economies. Backed by HYVE Labs, the company continues to shape the future of agentic systems on a global scale.

Website: www.mindhyve.ai | Email: hello@mindhyve.ai | Contact: +1 (949) 200-8668

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Marc Ortiz
Email: marc.ortiz@mindhyve.io

 

Baidu’s Apollo Go Granted Dubai’s First Batch of Autonomous Driving Test Licenses, Conducts On-Road Trials in Urban Dubai

  • Apollo Go has been granted Dubai‘s very first autonomous driving trial permit, along with the first batch of 50 autonomous driving test licenses.
  • With this first batch of licenses, Apollo Go’s 50-vehicle fleet has been conducting open-road testing in designated areas in Dubai since August. At the 4th Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport, Apollo Go is the sole platform running trials on open roads with its sixth-generation autonomous vehicles (RT6).
  • Apollo Go and the Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai plan to expand the fleet to more than 1,000 fully driverless vehicles over the next three years.

DUBAI, UAE, Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Baidu Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU and HKEX: 9888) today announced that its autonomous ride-hailing platform, Apollo Go, has been granted Dubai‘s very first autonomous driving trial permit, along with the first batch of 50 autonomous driving test licenses issued by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai.

Apollo Go's sixth-generation autonomous vehicle (RT6) in urban Dubai
Apollo Go’s sixth-generation autonomous vehicle (RT6) in urban Dubai

The trial permit and 50 licenses were granted to the company earlier in July, authorizing Apollo Go to deploy its vehicles in urban Dubai. Following the permit, Apollo Go’s 50-vehicle fleet has commenced trials in designated areas on open roads of Dubai since August. The announcement was made at the 4th Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport, where Apollo Go is the sole platform permitted to run self-driving trials on open roads, providing exclusive trial rides in its sixth-generation autonomous vehicles (RT6).

“We are honored to bring this new dimension to Dubai‘s public transportation ecosystem, following our partnership with the RTA in March,” said Liang Zhang, Managing Director of EMEA, Baidu Apollo. “Leveraging our autonomous driving technologies and fleet operation expertise, we will conduct all required testing and operations to enable seamless localization. Together with the RTA, we aim to co-build a global benchmark for intelligent transportation and contribute to solidifying Dubai‘s position as a world-leading autonomous city.”

This permit represents a historic moment — signifying Apollo Go’s position as the first platform allowed to operate a sizable fleet in urban Dubai. This rapid execution follows the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between Apollo Go and the RTA earlier this year, demonstrating timely, on-plan implementation in Apollo Go’s global expansion and further solidifying its leadership in autonomous driving ride-hailing services worldwide.

Looking ahead, Apollo Go and the RTA plan to expand the fleet to more than 1,000 fully driverless vehicles by 2028, aligning with Dubai‘s vision to accelerate the adoption of autonomous mobility in future urban infrastructure.

This first batch of licenses from Dubai marks the latest milestone in Apollo Go’s global expansion. In November 2024, Apollo Go was also granted the very first autonomous driving test license in Hong Kong, its debut in a right-hand-drive market.

Baidu’s Apollo Go brings unparalleled operational expertise and advanced autonomous driving technology to the partnership, with a record of 200 million kilometers of safe driving, 14 million autonomous rides provided to the public, and 100% fully driverless urban deployment in China. As Apollo Go continues to scale internationally, the company remains committed to delivering safe, green, and intelligent mobility services in collaboration with global partners to drive the future of urban transportation.

About Baidu

Founded in 2000, Baidu’s mission is to make the complicated world simpler through technology. Baidu is a leading AI company with strong Internet foundation, trading on the NASDAQ under “BIDU” and HKEX under “9888.” One Baidu ADS represents eight Class A ordinary shares.

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Ahmed Hashem Bahrozyan, CEO of the Public Transport Agency, RTA, with Liang Zhang, Managing Director of EMEA, Baidu Apollo
Ahmed Hashem Bahrozyan, CEO of the Public Transport Agency, RTA, with Liang Zhang, Managing Director of EMEA, Baidu Apollo

Renowned Madagascar Conservationist to be Recognized at 2025 Indianapolis Prize Gala

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On September 27, the Indianapolis Zoo will celebrate the work of 2025 Indianapolis Prize Winner Dr. Lily-Arison René de Roland at a gala in downtown Indianapolis. The world’s leading award for animal conservation, the Indianapolis Prize is awarded by the Indianapolis Zoo every two years. Dr. René de Roland is being recognized for his groundbreaking work in his native Madagascar where his discoveries have revolutionized biodiversity efforts and have created a new model for community-led species protection in one of Earth’s most threatened ecosystems.

Renowned Madagascar conservationist Lily-Arison René de Roland, Ph.D., is the 2025 Indianapolis Prize Winner. Photo by Matt Mays.
Renowned Madagascar conservationist Lily-Arison René de Roland, Ph.D., is the 2025 Indianapolis Prize Winner. Photo by Matt Mays.

This year’s celebration also marks 20 years of the Indianapolis Prize. A global conservation initiative of the Indianapolis Zoo, the Indianapolis Prize has awarded more than $7.5 million to conservationists across the globe to support the protection of wildlife.

“Dr. René de Roland exemplifies what we’ve learned after two decades of the Indianapolis Prize, that lasting conservation comes from local leadership and community partnership.  We are proud to honor his significant achievements,” said Dr. Rob Shumaker, President & CEO of the Indianapolis Zoo.

In 2006, Dr. René de Roland’s team rediscovered the Madagascar pochard, a duck species thought to be extinct for 40 years, during an expedition to the remote wetlands of northern Madagascar. The find proved some of Madagascar’s “lost” species could still be saved. As National Director of The Peregrine Fund’s Madagascar Program, Dr. René de Roland leads a team of Malagasy conservationists and has established five national protected areas encompassing more than 1,500 square miles of critical habitat. He also has mentored hundreds of Malagasy conservationists, who have earned 90 master’s degrees and 16 doctoral degrees.

“My work is inspired by my pride for my country’s biodiversity and my love for its wonderful people,” Dr. René de Roland said. “I am grateful to work alongside so many dedicated Malagasy people who care deeply about protecting our home.”

Dr. René de Roland was selected from six DeHaan Finalists representing conservation efforts across four continents: Alberto Alves Campos (Aquasis); Lisa Dabek, Ph.D. (Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program); Julie E. Packard (Monterey Bay Aquarium); Lee James Taylor White, Ph.D. (Research Institute for Tropical Ecology); and Biruté Mary Galdikas, Ph.D. (Orangutan Foundation International). The winner of the Indianapolis Prize receives $250,000 and each DeHaan Finalist receives $50,000.

2025 Emerging Conservationist
Also recognized at the Gala will be the 2025 Indianapolis Prize Emerging Conservationist, Ugandan researcher Mwezi “Badru” Mugerwa. Mugerwa is the second recipient of the Emerging Conservationist Award—an honor given to an individual age 40 or under who is working to save a species or group of species. Mugerwa was recognized for pioneering an innovative, community-based approach to protecting the elusive African golden cat, one of Africa’s least-known species.

Mugerwa’s organization, Embaka, has registered more than 2,200 community members in conservation programs that address local needs—from healthcare to livestock—in exchange for anti-poaching commitments. This program has expanded to 19 African countries through the African Golden Cat Conservation Alliance.

“Once you’re in the communities and you understand the problem, the solutions become clear,” Mugerwa said. “Having a national park in your backyard shouldn’t be a burden—it’s an opportunity.”

Award-winning journalist and previous Indianapolis Prize Gala host Anne Thompson will host this year’s event, along with conservationist and TV producer Saba Douglas-Hamilton. Josh Kaufman, Indianapolis native and winner of Season 6 of NBC’s “The Voice,” will perform. The event is presented by Cummins Inc.

About the Indianapolis Prize

The Indianapolis Prize recognizes and rewards conservationists who have achieved major victories in advancing the sustainability of an animal species or group of species. The Emerging Conservationist Award, a new accolade in 2023, is given to a conservationist aged 40 or younger. Since 2004, the Indianapolis Prize has awarded more than $7.5 million in unrestricted cash awards, advancing the work of conservation scientists through financial support and public awareness. The Indianapolis Prize is a conservation initiative of the Indianapolis Zoo.

Connect with the Prize on Facebook, X, Instagram and indianapolisprize.org.

Media Contacts

David Hosick
Indianapolis Zoo, Director of Public Relations
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VOX Global
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Mwezi "Badru" Mugerwa is the 2025 Indianapolis Prize Emerging Conservationist. Photo by Matt Mays.
Mwezi “Badru” Mugerwa is the 2025 Indianapolis Prize Emerging Conservationist. Photo by Matt Mays.

 

 

Term Structure Labs Launches Institutional Fixed-Rate Digital Asset Lending/Borrowing Platform

HONG KONG, Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Term Structure Labs Limited announced the launch of Term Structure Institutional (TSI), a platform that provides fixed-rate lending and borrowing infrastructure for digital assets to institutional clients, including hedge funds, asset managers, and qualified financial institutions.

TSI combines Fireblocks Multi-Party Computation (MPC) wallet technology with an Electronic Communication Network (ECN) to enable predictable fixed-term financing.

Dual Operating Modes

The platform offers two environments for institutional clients:

  • DeFi Mode: Anonymous trading with automated smart contract settlement, providing deep liquidity through centralized order matching and decentralized execution.
  • Indication Mode: Bilateral transactions between pre-agreed institutional counterparties with customized terms and flexible settlement arrangements.

Enterprise Security

TSI implements Fireblocks’ 2-of-2 MPC signature scheme, ensuring distributed key management where no single party maintains unilateral asset control. This architecture meets institutional compliance and risk management requirements.

Core capabilities include:

  • Automated collateral monitoring and liquidation
  • Multi-signature withdrawal controls
  • Comprehensive audit trails

Market Solution

TSI addresses institutional challenges, including unpredictable funding in open-term markets, security concerns in decentralized protocols, and inefficient OTC price discovery. The platform provides transparent benchmarks and standardized terms required for institutional participation.

“Financial institutions require a level of certainty comparable to traditional fixed-income infrastructure,” stated Jerry Li, CEO at Term Structure Labs Limited. “TSI delivers enterprise-grade controls necessary for institutional digital asset strategies.”

The platform supports institutional transaction sizes with dedicated onboarding and integration support for qualified market participants.

Qualified institutions can request access to TSI at https://ts.finance/term-structure-institutional 

About Term Structure Labs Limited
Term Structure Labs Limited develops and offers comprehensive fixed-rate leverage, lending, and borrowing solutions for digital assets.

ETO Markets Secures Strategic Investment, Launches Global Restructuring

SYDNEY, Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ETO Markets officially announced the completion of a strategic investment from a leading international institution, underscoring the investor’s strong confidence in both the industry outlook and ETO Markets’ growth potential. The capital infusion is intended to accelerate global expansion and strengthen ETO Markets’ international competitiveness. Alongside the investment, ETO Markets is initiating a comprehensive management and strategic realignment to advance its vision and enhance operational efficiency.

ETO Markets Secures Strategic Investment
ETO Markets Secures Strategic Investment

Board Director Jonathan described the announcement as a pivotal moment in the company’s journey: “This milestone enables us to unlock growth potential through enhanced capital structure and governance, strengthening our leadership in the industry.”

The investment injects fresh momentum into ETO Markets, with a focus on global expansion, upgrading technical infrastructure, improving the trading environment, and enhancing customer service — all aimed at solidifying long-term competitiveness. At the same time, enhancements to the company’s leadership framework, strategic direction, and operational workflows will drive responsiveness, innovation, and global synergy.

As ETO Markets marks its 12th anniversary, this initiative signals a new chapter of growth, focused on expanding international presence, advancing fintech innovation, and elevating client experiences to build a more trusted, competitive financial services platform. Jonathan added, “With a global perspective and an innovation-driven approach, we will set higher standards for the industry and deliver long-term value to our clients and partners.”

Looking ahead, ETO Markets remains committed to driving sustainable growth and shaping the future of global financial services through innovation and excellence.

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The World’s First AI-Powered E-Ink Calendar, Coming Soon to Indiegogo

BEIJING, Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ —

What should scheduling look like in the age of AI?

“Always-on, long battery life, voice interaction, smart analysis, and proactive planning.”

The team behind Nartick, experts in AI applications and smart hardware development, has given their answer.

Nartick AI Calendar
Nartick AI Calendar

The Nartick AI Calendar redefines traditional scheduling by upgrading the calendar into a true personal assistant, introducing the world’s first AI-powered E-Ink smart device, launching soon on Indiegogo.

The Modern Time Dilemma

Our lives are increasingly fragmented. At work, we juggle meetings, projects, and events; at home, we manage shopping, travel, family, and countless daily tasks. Schedules are scattered across different apps, notebooks, and sticky notes, making organization harder, and important tasks easier to forget.

Traditional calendar apps require manual input, repeated checking, and lack true convenience or intelligence. In today’s AI-driven world, people need more than just “record and remind.” They need a time management assistant that can respond instantly, offer proactive planning, and execute tasks automatically.

Nartick AI Calendar
Nartick AI Calendar

Redefining the Calendar: 7 Breakthrough Innovations

1. Always-On E-Ink Dashboard

Eye-friendly E-Ink display with ultra-low power consumption and up to 2 weeks of battery life. Always-on visibility means your daily agenda is just a glance away.

2. Smart Alerts & Voice Broadcasts

Beyond notifications, Nartick can announce schedules via voice. Whether it’s a morning briefing before work or a reminder just before your next meeting.

3. Full Voice Interaction

Powered by OpenAI GPT-5, simply say: “Schedule a meeting with Tom tomorrow at 3 PM.” The calendar updates automatically. Voice-based queries, edits, and deletions make hands-free, natural interaction possible anytime, anywhere.

4. AI Planning & Task Execution

Nartick doesn’t just remember, it thinks. By analyzing your lifestyle and work patterns, it suggests optimal scheduling. It also gathers real-time info, like weather and traffic, to recommend travel plans.

5. Cross-Platform Calendar Sync

Compatible with Google, Outlook, Apple Calendar, CalDav, and URL-based imports. Add once, sync everywhere, keeping all your schedules unified and visible at a glance.

6. Multi-Device Collaboration

 Backed by years of software development, the system ensures seamless synchronization across phone, computer, and the E-Ink device. Any update appears instantly across all devices.

7. Shared Calendars for Families & Teams

More than a personal tool, Nartick enables family shopping lists, team meeting coordination, and streamlined collaboration for everyone.

Your Personal Scheduling Assistant

– Work Companion: Add meetings by voice on your commute. Nartick auto-sets reminders and broadcasts agendas before start time.

– Family Organizer: Parents add study schedules via phone, kids receive reminders directly on the device at home.

– Travel Planner: Enter your destination, and AI generates a to-do list: visa, tickets, hotel, packing, and timely reminders.

– Task Breakdown Expert: Type “Prepare product launch,” and AI splits it into subtasks like writing press releases, designing slides, booking venues, etc.

– Health Reminder: Timed announcements to remind seniors to take medication.

– Daily Summary: Auto-summarizes the day each evening, highlighting unfinished tasks to help close the loop.

– Knowledge Assistant: With GPT-5, it doubles as a conversational hub for news, weather, Q&A, and more.

The team explains: “Our goal is to let AI handle memory, scheduling, and information gathering. removing the learning curve and workload of calendar apps, so users can focus on what truly matters and enjoy life.”

Indiegogo Launch Information

This Nartick AI Calendar is expected to officially launch on the Indiegogo platform in late October 2025. Pre-orders are now available, offering backers early bird discounts and limited first-release rewards. The team hopes to explore the infinite possibilities of integrating AI technology with lifestyle together with global users through this crowdfunding campaign.

About the Team

The Nartick AI Calendar, developed by Aimmee Technology. Aimmee Technology is a multidisciplinary team of experts in hardware design, artificial intelligence, and user experience. The team believes that AI should serve daily life, making technology a natural helper, not a burden.

Media Contact & More Information

– Indiegogo early bird discount reservation link: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/nartick-e-ink-calendar-ultimate-ai-scheduler–2/coming_soon/x/38737205

– Product Video Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_ag471VWBI

– Email: bs@nartick.com

– Official Website: https://nartick.com

 

MILEY CYRUS REIMAGINES ICONIC MAYBELLINE NEW YORK JINGLE AS SHE BECOMES GLOBAL FACE OF THE BRAND

The cultural icon brings her voice, vision, and bold energy to a new era of beauty—ushering in a powerful remix of Maybelline’s most legendary sound.

NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Maybelline New York, the number one makeup brand in the world, proudly welcomes multi-platinum recording artist and international music icon Miley Cyrus as its newest global spokesperson with a bold reimagining of the world-famous “Maybe it’s Maybelline” jingle. Long associated with self-expression and confidence, the jingle enters a new chapter – transformed through Miley Cyrus’ unmistakable sound and fearless energy. 

Maybelline New York, the number one makeup brand in the world, welcomes multi-platinum recording artist and international music icon Miley Cyrus as its newest global spokesperson. Credit: Jacob Bixenman, shot at Electric Lady Studios, NYC
Maybelline New York, the number one makeup brand in the world, welcomes multi-platinum recording artist and international music icon Miley Cyrus as its newest global spokesperson. Credit: Jacob Bixenman, shot at Electric Lady Studios, NYC

“I remember singing the Maybelline jingle as a kid and imagining it was me on the screen. Now, it is. To take something so iconic and make it mine—it’s powerful and personal,” said Miley Cyrus. “This partnership brings together two core parts of me. You can’t erase makeup from music. Within music, there’s performance and honesty—makeup enhances both. It’s how I tell my truth without saying a word. Maybelline shares my belief that makeup should be expressive, ever-evolving. Partnering with Maybelline, a brand that celebrates meaningful values, self-expression and play, felt like the most natural fit in this stage of my life.”   

In a boundary-pushing campaign that bridges nostalgia and reinvention, Maybelline and Miley Cyrus join forces to bring meaning to beauty, celebrating creative expression. This marks the beginning of a new era where music and makeup converge – offering fans a fresh way to express themselves and feel empowered. 

“Miley is more than a global icon—she is a muse of modern beauty. Her creativity and artistry dance between strength and sensitivity.” said Sandrine Jolly, Global Brand President, Maybelline New York. “She brings a deeply personal lens to beauty that is expressive and emotional. With her unmistakable voice and vision, she turns our iconic jingle into something raw, intimate, and powerfully reflective of this Maybelline era.”

This long-term partnership kicks off with Miley Cyrus reimagining the jingle as the heartbeat of the campaign, which will roll out across TV, digital, social, and in-store activations starting September 2025. It will also spotlight Miley Cyrus as the face of major upcoming launches, including a new color launch and the brand’s viral mascara phenomenon, Sky High. 

“I think this campaign shows that beauty is fluid, that confidence can look a million different ways, and that you were born with it all along,” added Miley Cyrus.  

Welcome to the next era of beauty. Maybe she’s born with it. Maybe it’s Miley. 

About Maybelline New York   

Maybelline New York is the number one cosmetic brand in the world, available in over 120 countries. By combining technologically advanced formulas with on-trend expertise and New York City edge, Maybelline New York’s mission is to offer innovative, accessible, and effortless cosmetics for all.

In 2020, Maybelline introduced Brave Together, a long-term program to support anxiety and depression worldwide. Brave Together provides critical one-on-one support, an online education hub, a variety of programming to help destigmatize the conversation around mental health and has committed to donate $10 million over the next five years to global and local organizations. For more information log on to www.maybelline.com or www.maybelline.com/bravetogether 

About Miley Cyrus  

Miley Cyrus has consistently captivated and enchanted multiple generations with her unforgettable pop culture moments and ever-evolving music. Known as a chameleon across genres, she continues to redefine her artistry.

At the 2024 GRAMMYs, Miley performed “Flowers,” 2023’s top-selling single, winning Best Pop Solo Performance and Record of the Year. In 2025, her collaboration with Beyoncé won Best Country Duo Performance. Her eighth album, Endless Summer Vacation, dominated the charts, and her critically acclaimed visual album Something Beautiful is out now, premiered at Tribeca Film Festival and followed by a worldwide release in June.

Beyond music, Miley has fronted campaigns for Gucci’s Flora fragrance and Dolce & Gabbana, and starred in Netflix’s Black Mirror as Ashley O, performing Nine Inch Nails re-imaginings. She told W Magazine she would act again if the role is “an extension of myself, or someone—or something—with a personality that can conquer my own.”

Through her Happy Hippie Foundation, founded in 2014, Miley has raised millions for youth facing homelessness, especially LGBTQ+ youth. In 2024, she launched The Miley Cyrus Foundation to expand her philanthropic focus to supporting mothers in all their diversity.

 

Credit: Jacob Bixenman, shot at Electric Lady Studios, NYC

 

Credit: Jacob Bixenman, shot at Electric Lady Studios, NYC
Credit: Jacob Bixenman, shot at Electric Lady Studios, NYC

 

 

New Players Reshape Expectations in the U.S. Furniture Market

NEW YORK, Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — As the U.S. home furnishings market continues to evolve, newer brands are working to meet consumer demand for both distinctive design and reliable service. HERNEST, a design-focused furniture company, has recently updated its brand identity and operating practices to emphasize craftsmanship, sustainability, and what it describes as “accessible luxury.”

Founded with an emphasis on natural aesthetics and practical design, HERNEST has not been without challenges in its early years. Some customers voiced concerns online about inconsistent product quality. Over the past two years, however, the brand has invested in upgrading materials, refining its design processes, and strengthening quality control. These efforts have contributed to improved customer sentiment, with more favorable reviews now appearing on platforms such as Reddit and Trustpilot.

As part of its brand refresh, HERNEST introduced a new logo inspired by traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery and clarified its name, a combination of “her” and “nest,” intended to reflect warmth, inclusivity, and home. Its collections integrate natural textures with modern-retro influences, offering furniture designed to fit both aesthetic and functional needs in a variety of living spaces.

Sustainability is another stated priority. All wood products currently meet CARB Phase 2 standards, while finishes comply with CPSIA and use water-based resins. The brand has announced plans to pursue FSC certification across its main product categories in the coming years.

Beyond products, HERNEST is expanding its customer-facing presence. The company has opened showrooms in Los Angeles and Seattle, with additional locations planned in major U.S. cities. These spaces, alongside regular open house events, allow customers to experience the brand’s collections in person.

Service improvements have also been a focus. HERNEST has expanded its customer support and logistics teams, while introducing white-glove delivery options. This service brings fully assembled furniture directly into customers’ homes, aiming to reduce friction in the purchasing process.

Industry observers note that HERNEST’s development reflects broader shifts in the furniture market, where consumers are increasingly seeking well-designed, responsibly produced products delivered with a higher level of service.

About HERNEST

HERNEST designs and produces furniture and home decor using natural materials, traditional craftsmanship, and modern-retro aesthetics. Operating primarily in the United States, the brand offers home furnishings that balance design, functionality, and cost-to-value pricing.