Hosted by Vanessa Hudgens and Bobby Berk, the event featured an intimate discussion on design, innovation, and the future of smart home living

WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Aug. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Narwal, the global leader in smart home cleaning technology, brought its highly anticipated “At Home with Narwal” event to life on August 21 at a stunning Hollywood Hills venue straight from the cover of Architectural Digest.

The exclusive event unveiled Narwal’s new flagship models, Narwal Flow and Narwal S30 Pro, showcasing the brand’s seamless fusion of cutting-edge engineering and contemporary design at a summer soirée in L.A.

Joining the celebration were actress and entrepreneur Vanessa Hudgens and design expert Bobby Berk, two voices who share the brand’s belief that home spaces should be both functional and beautiful. Known for her vibrant style and passion for creating warm, intentional living spaces, Hudgens recognizes Narwal’s vision of intuitive technology that integrates seamlessly into everyday life without compromising personality. Berk, celebrated for his ability to blend comfort and style, exemplifies Narwal’s dedication to design that simplifies life while enhancing a home’s ambiance.

“Narwal is not only about cleaning, it’s also about creating space for what matters most,” said Junbin Zhang, CEO of Narwal. “Our event with Vanessa and Bobby highlighted Narwal’s mission to help people live freely and passionately. We believe that new technologies and artificial intelligence can truly replace such tasks, free up time and energy, and allow everyone to be freer and pursue what they love.”

Guests experienced live demonstrations of Narwal’s industry-leading innovations, including the FlowWash™ Mopping System (a real-time self-cleaning track mopping design with dual water tanks), Twin AI dodge Obstacle Avoidance (detecting and avoiding 200+ objects with millimeter-level precision), CarpetFocus System (the industry’s first solution tailored for carpet cleaning), EdgeReach™ technology (delivering 99% corner cleaning coverage with 95mm ultra slim robot). These hands-off solutions work quietly and intelligently in real-life simulation environments, giving users more time for family, creativity, and relaxation.

Narwal’s products are designed with a sleek, minimalist aesthetic to blend naturally into home environments. With whisper-quiet performance and meticulously crafted finishes, they prove that smart home technology can be as visually captivating as it is highly functional, a welcome addition to any modern household.

This evening embodied Narwal’s philosophy that technology should bring ease and joy to everyday living.

About Narwal

Narwal is dedicated to developing innovative products that transform daily life. Our range of solutions addresses common challenges, with a focus on understanding and meeting user needs through extensive R&D. This commitment has yielded industry-firsts like the Auto-washing mop, AI-powered DirtSense™, and the DualFlow Tangle-Free System. We obsess over every detail to ensure our products are both functional and aesthetically pleasing, aiming to blend design and performance for a better daily life. As a top-five global vacuum brand, Narwal serves over 3 million users across 30 countries, including North America, South Korea, Germany, and Australia. Our innovations have been honored with awards like the CES Innovation Awards, Edison Gold Award, and Time Magazine’s Best Inventions.

First Global, Recurring National Team Competition in Esports at This Scale

Electronic Arts, Krafton, Tencent and Ubisoft Announced for the November 2026 Event

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) today announced the Esports Nations Cup (ENC), a landmark tournament where the best esports players in the world will compete not only for professional glory with their clubs, but for the honor of representing their countries. The ENC introduces national pride to the global esports stage in a recurring format and is the first event of its kind at this scale.

“Nation versus nation competition is the ultimate expression of sport,” said Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports World Cup Foundation. “The ENC makes this a reality for esports, giving every fan a flag to rally behind and every player the pride of representing their country. It’s a stage to create heroes, inspire the next generation, and, together with our partners and stakeholders, build the national ecosystems that will accelerate the growth of esports worldwide.”

The inaugural edition will be co-developed with the publishers and video game companies – Electronic Arts, Krafton, Tencent, and Ubisoft. These partners bring the scale and insight essential to building a global competition for national teams that reflects the values and integrity of each game. Each one of them will help shape their game’s national ranking systems, qualification pathways, and event formats, ensuring the ENC resonates with their fans and meets the highest standards of competition.

The ENC will feature national teams from all major regions, including North America, South America, Europe, MENA, Africa, Asia, and SEA & Oceania, competing in both team-based and solo-player formats. A multi-layered qualification model will balance competitiveness and inclusivity: combining global rankings, regional qualifiers, and Wildcard entries, including solidarity placements, to ensure a broad and representative competitive stage in every game. All players will receive guaranteed prize money, with equal placement rewards across all games, ensuring fairness for players. The Esports World Cup Foundation will work with relevant stakeholders in each region to shape how teams are formed and represented.

The ENC will be hosted every two years, providing a dependable structure for players, coaches, and esports organizations – and confidence for publishers, clubs, and partners to invest in long-term national team programs.

As the newest addition to the EWCF portfolio, the ENC builds on the momentum of the Esports World Cup – the world’s largest multi-title esports event – and extends its mission to a new layer of global competition. While the EWC unites the best clubs, the ENC unlocks a new frontier powered by national identity and regional representation.

The ENC will debut in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in November 2026, before moving to a rotating host model, bringing national esports teams to fans and cultures worldwide.

The ENC announcement was made at the New Global Sport Conference in Riyadh, where 1,500 industry leaders convened to discuss the convergence of gaming, esports and sport.

More information about the Esports Nations Cup will be released in the coming weeks. To stay up to date, visit esportsnationscup.com, and follow ENC on X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and follow the Esports World Cup Foundation on LinkedIn.

About Esports World Cup Foundation
The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) is a non-profit organization based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, dedicated to advancing and professionalizing the global esports industry. Through the annual Esports World Cup (EWC) and the biennial Esports Nations Cup (ENC), EWCF brings together the world’s top players, leading clubs, and millions of fans for the biggest stages in competitive gaming. Beyond hosting tournaments, the Foundation works year-round to grow the esports ecosystem, support talent development, and create lasting opportunities for players, teams, and partners worldwide.

About the Esports Nations Cup
The Esports Nations Cup (ENC) is a biennial global esports competition created by the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) that brings national pride to the world stage. Launching in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 2026, the ENC will feature the world’s best players competing not for their clubs, but for their countries, across a lineup of leading esports titles. Built in collaboration with publishers, clubs, and esports organizations, the ENC establishes the first recurring, large-scale platform for national teams in esports. Beyond competition, it aims to fuel fandom, inspire heroes, and provide sustainable pathways for nations, players, and partners to grow within the global esports ecosystem. esportsnationscup.com

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BEIJING, Aug. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Chinese innovation brand ASTRAUX is set to host its Global Launch Event on September 4, 2025, in Berlin, unveiling three groundbreaking products at IFA 2025:

ASTRAUX Micro Smart EV AL series: ASTRAUX’s new micro electric vehicle is designed to meet the demands of urban mobility and appeal to all generations. Certified under the EU’s L6e/L7e categories, it can be legally driven from the age of 14 in certain European countries—bringing new freedom and fun to city transport.

Visually, the vehicle stands out with a highly original design concept: oversized circular headlights, a panoramic sunroof, and a 360° viewing layout that blends bold personality with enhanced safety. Inside, it offers in-car karaoke and ambient lighting, while externally it is equipped with a drone—transforming it from a simple car into a mobile entertainment hub.

At the launch event, ASTRAUX will also unveil two additional innovations: the AI-powered companion robot Aimon and the AI sunglasses, marking the brand’s latest step in lifestyle-driven smart technology.

Designed for all generation, ASTRAUX brings a new philosophy of “Joy for All”, merging style, technology, and affordability. This cross-category launch marks a bold step into smart mobility, emotional companionship, and wearable AI experiences.

Limited-Time Offer — Starting today until September 6, 24:00 CET, reserve any product for just €9.9 with a full refund available until November 10:

ASTRAUX AL7 Early Bird price: €7,990 (Reg. €8,990)

ASTRAUX AL6 Early Bird price: €5,990 (Reg. €6,990)

ASTRAUX’s vision is to make innovative design accessible, giving consumers smarter, more playful, and more affordable technology. As the brand puts it: “Style it. Live it. Show it.”

The countdown has begun. Join us at IFA Berlin and witness a new era of smart living.

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NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Momentum is building fast for the Monport AutoForge, the world’s first laser engraver with a fully automatic loading system. Launching on Kickstarter, the project not only reached its funding goal within the first hour of its campaign but also announced that backer rewards will now be shipped earlier than expected—in October 2025 instead of January 2026.

“We are thrilled by the overwhelming support AutoForge has received in such a short time,” said Monport CEO. “This milestone proves the demand for smarter, automated engraving solutions, and we’re just getting started. Every new backer brings us closer to reshaping how creators and small businesses scale their work. Join us on this journey and be part of the future of engraving.”

This rapid success signals strong demand for smarter, automated solutions in the engraving industry. Designed with small businesses and creators in mind, AutoForge saves time, reduces labor, and scales production—helping entrepreneurs transform bottlenecks into business profit.

Why AutoForge Is Making Headlines

Manual engraving is slow, repetitive, and costly. AutoForge eliminates those pain points with one-click batch engraving, a multi-feeder system that handles up to six modules at once, and auto-focus precision that delivers flawless results. With its 230×230mm large working area, AutoForge engraver machine can process bulk orders—such as hundreds of dog tags—in a single run.

The system’s automation translates into ROI that small businesses can feel immediately: faster output, lower labor costs, and greater capacity to take on bigger jobs.

AutoForge Feature Spotlight

Built around its groundbreaking Automatic Loading System, AutoForge redefines efficiency with:

• Automatic Loading System – A world-first innovation that turns your workspace into a fully automated production line.
• 10,000mm/s engraving speed – Industrial-grade performance in a desktop form.
• One-click batch engraving – Simplify complex workflows to a single command.
• Multi-feeder system (up to 6 modules) – Multiply throughput with parallel production.
• AutoFocus technology – Guaranteed precision for every material and project.
• 230×230mm large working area – Room to handle both small items and bulk orders.
• Bulk dog tag engraving – A real-world showcase of scalable customization.

With these features, AutoForge is more than a laser engraver machine—it’s a business growth engine for SMEs, creators, and production workshops alike.

Back AutoForge on Kickstarter today and be among the first to experience the future of engraving.

Three Configurations, Limitless Creativity

Monport has engineered AutoForge with specialized laser configurations to meet diverse production needs:

• 30W Fiber + 20W Diode Dual-Laser – engraves metals and non-metals with versatility.
• 60W MOPA Fiber Laser Engraver – produces 100+ vibrant colors on metal.
• 5W UV Laser – perfect for subsurface crystal engraving and ultra-fine detail.

From deep relief engraving on stone to dazzling color finishes on metal, AutoForge engraver machine provides the tools SMEs need to expand product lines and stand out in competitive markets.

Explore the full lineup and claim your AutoForge model today.

ROI That Scales With You

Early tests show productivity increases of up to 300% compared with manual labor. That means more output, faster turnaround, and higher margins. For SMEs, it’s a direct path to growth without the typical growing pains.

“By bringing automation into engraving, AutoForge gives small businesses the tools they need to scale confidently,” said Monport CEO. “And with rewards shipping ahead of schedule, backers will start experiencing that advantage even sooner.”

Kickstarter Launch & Limited Rewards

To celebrate its record-breaking debut, Monport is offering exclusive Kickstarter discounts—available only for a limited time. Each model includes just 15 Super Early Bird units with savings of up to 33% off retail, followed by 15 Early Bird units with discounts of up to 30%. Once those 30 slots are filled, pricing moves to the Kickstarter Special tier, still offering backers meaningful savings.

For early supporters, this means the AutoForge XPro Dual-Laser starts at just $2,199 (33% off), while the powerful 60W MOPA laser engraver for metal and 5W UV models both begin at $3,999 (also 33% off). With only 90 discounted machines available in total, these rewards are expected to move fast—making it a rare chance to secure AutoForge at its very best price.

Pledge now on Kickstarter to lock in the lowest price before it’s gone.

Your Creative Journey Awaits

AutoForge is more than just an engraver machine—it’s the start of a new era in engraving, where precision, speed, and automation come together to unlock limitless potential. Don’t miss your chance to be among the first to own it.

Innovation Backed by Trust

From the start, Monport has been dedicated to creating machines that combine quality, reliability, and performance.The launch of the AutoForge on Kickstarter marks the next step in that journey. By combining cutting-edge automation with versatile laser technology, Monport is not only addressing current industry demands but also shaping the future of creative manufacturing.

The overwhelming support for AutoForge—hitting its funding goal within the first hour—reflects both the trust Monport has earned and the excitement for what’s ahead.

Through this campaign, Monport reaffirms its mission: to make powerful, accessible, and future-ready engraving machines available to creators worldwide and for every laser engraving ideas.

Support AutoForge on Kickstarter and be part of the future of laser engraving.

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