SINGAPORE, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Digital travel platform Agoda has deployed a new feature that automatically displays hotel images with relevant reviews, making it even easier for travelers to see what others say about specific features they’re eyeing for their stay. The tooling is powered by a unique, AI-powered multimodal content system, connecting the dots for travelers across the expansive content on Agoda’s platform in a more intuitive way.

When browsing hotels on Agoda, travelers previously viewed photo galleries and reviews in separate sections. To verify if a pool photo matched traveler feedback, for example, they had to manually search through reviews. Agoda’s new feature surfaces relevant review snippets alongside images, bringing the visual content alongside guest opinions in a single view.

The system processes over 700 million images and millions of reviews across 40+ languages. Using a topic-based approach, the platform maps both images and reviews to common attributes like “breakfast,” “pool,” or “location.” When a traveler views breakfast photos, they immediately see guest comments about breakfast quality and an aggregated sentiment score.

Idan Zalzberg, Chief Technology Officer at Agoda, said, “There is a clear benefit for travelers to connect what they see with what others experienced. Previously, this required time and effort, with travelers jumping between different sections. With the new multimodal content system, travelers get the full picture right there in the photo gallery, making it simpler to make the right choice for their trip.”

The system runs across Agoda’s entire property inventory, curating the best images for each topic and extracting the most relevant review snippets. Each topic shows up to 15 images, guest quotes in the traveler’s language, and a sentiment breakdown showing positive, negative, and neutral feedback percentages.

With this deployment, Agoda continues to further bridge the gap between visual content and traveler experiences, helping them make more informed decisions when choosing their accommodations. Agoda’s offerings include over 6 million holiday properties, 130,000 flight routes, and 300,000 activities, all available on Agoda.com and in the Agoda mobile app.

SYDNEY, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Harvey announced that 500+ use case Agents are live in the platform alongside the company’s Agent Builder tool in early access. These pre-built agents cover common legal workflows out of the box while Agent Builder lets firms further tailor these agents into custom agents grounded in their own knowledge, processes, and ways of working. Together, they give organizations a full spectrum of options from immediate deployment to a fully tailored rollout.

Harvey Agents

The combination of ready-to-use agents, built for and by lawyers and tested against evaluation benchmarks for accuracy and relevance, and robust customization options within Agent Builder means that Harvey can support any legal organization’s agentic needs. Whether legal teams are seeking convenience with out-of-the-box use cases or greater flexibility with developing their own text-based agents, they can use Harvey’s platform to streamline existing processes and promote more sophisticated agent adoption.

“The legal industry is now well past AI as an assistant and officially in the era of legal agents,” said Winston Weinberg, CEO of Harvey. “We wanted every organization globally to be able to chart its own path with agents in Harvey, so we have a deep bench of off-the-shelf agents to choose from and an intuitive agent builder that makes the process of building highly sophisticated agents seamless for law firms and in-house teams alike.”

“Harvey agents enable us to complete larger and more complex use cases that AI tools couldn’t handle previously,” said Simon Newcomb, Partner and Head of AI, Clayton Utz. “They’re a genuinely different kind of tool – more like digital colleagues who can perform delegated work. Our lawyers can collaborate with agents applying human creativity in designing solutions, making judgment calls, verifying and accepting accountability for output and using their ability to build trusted client relationships.”

“Our agents aren’t designed by prompt engineers. They’re designed by lawyers who’ve done the work these agents handle,” said Anique Drumright, Chief Product Officer at Harvey. “Now every legal team can do the same: take what makes their practice distinctive and turn it into agents that scale.”

Legal teams have created more than 25,000 custom agents on Harvey. New agents are added regularly as lawyers and customers identify emerging use cases. All agents run on Harvey’s secure platform, which is trusted by more than 100,000 lawyers across 1,500 organizations.

500 agents and Agent Builder are in early access today, May 5th and will be available to Harvey customers on an ongoing basis over the upcoming months. To learn more visit www.harvey.ai/agents.

About Harvey
Harvey is the operating system for legal and professional services. Our products streamline workflows in areas including contract analysis, due diligence, compliance, and litigation to drive efficiency and value. Global law firms and Fortune 500 enterprises around the world use Harvey to enable faster, smarter decision-making. Backed by world-class investors including Sequoia, Kleiner Perkins, GV, OpenAI Startup Fund, Coatue, Andreessen Horowitz, GIC and EQT, Harvey is used by 1,500+ customers in 60+ countries. To learn more, visit https://www.harvey.ai/. 

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• Next-generation EcoFlow OCEAN 2 Plus Single-Phase system unveiled for scalable, whole-home energy in Australia
• Storage capacity expandable up to 30kWh stack, with 10,000 cell-cycle battery lifespan
• Designed for faster installation and reduced system losses
• Advanced solar optimisation with triple MPPT architecture for complex rooftop layouts
• Designed to align with Clean Energy Council standards and support accredited installers
• Full press pack, including images and data sheet here

SYDNEY, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — EcoFlow will unveil OCEAN 2 Plus Single-Phase, its next-generation home battery system, at Smart Energy Conference and Exhibition, taking place from 6–7 May.

Positioned at the intersection of performance, scalability, and intelligent energy management, OCEAN 2 marks a significant evolution for residential energy systems in Australia. Designed to meet the needs of a rapidly electrifying housing market, the system supports everything from everyday households to high-demand homes integrating solar, electric vehicles, and advanced electrification technologies.

As Australia continues to face rising energy costs and increasing pressure on grid infrastructure, demand is growing for solutions that give households greater control over how energy is generated, stored, and used. OCEAN 2 has been developed in response to this shift, delivering a system that adapts over time as energy needs evolve.

EcoFlow OCEAN 2 Plus Single-Phase has long-term flexibility at its core. Systems can start small and expand as required, supporting up to 300 kWh of storage capacity when configured in parallel. This enables households to scale their energy independence without replacing existing infrastructure. With a 10,000-cycle battery lifespan, OCEAN 2 is engineered for durability and sustained performance over many years.

Performance has been optimised for real-world Australian conditions. With three independent MPPTs, the system can maximise solar generation across rooftops with multiple orientations or partial shading, ensuring consistent energy capture throughout the day. High input capacity per string allows installers to design higher-yield systems with greater efficiency and flexibility.

Efficiency extends beyond generation. OCEAN 2 operates at just 50W during light-load discharge, reducing baseline energy consumption and contributing to meaningful long-term savings. Over a 15-year period, this equates to estimated lifetime energy savings of up to 6,000 kWh.

Installation has been streamlined to support Australia’s fast-growing installer network. With a compact design, integrated components, and reduced on-site complexity, OCEAN 2 is built to save time across installation and commissioning. Each battery pack weighs 46kg and supports both indoor and outdoor installation, providing flexibility across a wide range of property types.

Crucially for the Australian market, OCEAN 2 has been developed to align with Clean Energy Council requirements, supporting compliance pathways and enabling installation by accredited professionals. This ensures the system integrates seamlessly into established installer workflows while meeting the standards required for grid connection and incentive eligibility.

Whole-home backup capability is included as standard, enabling seamless switching to maintain power continuity across essential loads.

EcoFlow also offers an optional Single-Phase gateway to enable AC-coupling existing solar system and flexible battery location choosing, with a smart port handling either a smart load or generator input.

This is supported by a multi-layered safety architecture, combining active and passive protection mechanisms across the battery system, alongside a 15-year warranty designed for long-term reliability.

At a system level, OCEAN 2 integrates into EcoFlow’s wider Home Energy Ecosystem, connecting solar generation, storage, and smart home technologies into a single intelligent platform. Through its Home Energy Management System, the system can automatically optimise energy usage based on demand and time-of-use tariffs, helping households maximise self-consumption and reduce reliance on the grid.

Craig Bilboe, Head of Residential UK & ANZ for EcoFlow, said:

“Australian homes are already leading the way in solar adoption, but the next step is how that energy is stored and used more intelligently. OCEAN 2 Plus Single-Phase has been designed to support that shift. It gives installers a system that fits into existing accreditation frameworks, while giving households the flexibility to expand and optimise their energy use over time.”

Visitors to the EcoFlow stand at Smart Energy Conference and Exhibition will be able to experience live demonstrations of OCEAN 2 Plus Single-Phase, explore upcoming product developments including the also new OCEAN 2 Three-Phase, and speak directly with EcoFlow’s technical and commercial teams.

To register or learn more, visit: https://energy.ecoflow.com/au/smart-energy-sydney-2026?utm_source=pr&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=new_product_release_20260422

DUBAI, UAE, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Huda Beauty launches Easy Bake Intense Eau de Parfum, marking a bold new chapter for the brand and its founder, Huda Kattan. Having built one of the most influential makeup brands globally, Kattan now expands into fragrance with a scent designed to be the final step in her glam routine. This moment defines a lot for Huda Beauty, known for transforming how people discover, learn, and fall in love with makeup. Now, the brand brings that same passion and connection into fragrance.

Huda Beauty Enters Fragrance: After Redefining Makeup, She’s Coming for Fragrance

“Fragrance is the final step of feeling fully glamorous, it’s what brings everything together and makes you feel completely irresistible and powerful,” says Kattan. “I wanted Easy Bake Fragrance to feel rich, s#xy, and intense. Because when it’s truly you, it’s never too much.”

The idea started with the community. First introduced as an April Fool’s joke, a limited edition Easy Bake fragrance, it quickly gained traction, with fans asking for it to become real. Rather than rushing to meet the hype, the brand returned to development, carefully refining the formula into something more elevated, more layered, and truly lasting.

For Kattan, fragrance is not new territory. She has been immersed in it for over 15 years, from reviewing scents during her early blogging days to co-founding Kayali, where she helped create industry blockbusters. This journey shaped a deep, intuitive understanding of what makes a scent unforgettable, and that expertise guided every step of this launch.

Created through over 100 iterations alongside master perfumer Hamid Merati-Kashani, Easy Bake Intense is designed to stand out. Easy Bake Intense opens with juicy wild cherry, melts into white florals, cinnamon bark, and creamy caramel milk, and settles into a warm vanilla bourbon base. It delivers a rich, noticeable trail with a warm gourmand signature that lingers beautifully. Inspired by the iconic Easy Bake scent, the fragrance transforms something familiar into something more indulgent and elevated.

It’s about creating something that lasts, something you reach for again and again, and the final touch that completes the ultimate glam. To celebrate, the brand will host a major launch event in London, taking over the city in true Huda Beauty style.

Huda Beauty Enters Fragrance: After Redefining Makeup, She’s Coming for Fragrance

Huda Beauty Enters Fragrance: After Redefining Makeup, She’s Coming for Fragrance

• PEDMARQSI^® is now TGA registered in Australia for the prevention of ototoxicity induced by cisplatin chemotherapy in patients 1 month to <18 years of age with localised, non-metastatic, solid tumours
• TGA registration provides an approved treatment option in an area of significant unmet medical need for children receiving cisplatin chemotherapy

AMSTERDAM, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Norgine, a leading European specialty pharmaceutical company is pleased to announce that PEDMARQSI^® (sodium thiosulfate anhydrous) has been registered by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) for the prevention of ototoxicity induced by cisplatin chemotherapy in patients 1 month to <18 years of age with localised, non-metastatic, solid tumours.¹

Cisplatin is a widely used and important chemotherapeutic for children with solid tumours, but it carries a substantial risk of permanent hearing loss. Hearing loss in childhood can have profound and lifelong consequences, affecting speech and language development, education, social functioning and overall quality of life.^2,3 PEDMARQSI^® is the first and only treatment registered in Australia for the prevention of cisplatin-induced ototoxicity in paediatric patients.¹

Gus Rudolph, General Manager, Norgine, Australia, said: “The TGA registration of PEDMARQSI^® marks an important milestone for children, families and healthcare professionals in Australia. Cisplatin-induced hearing loss can have lifelong consequences for young patients, and this approval provides an option specifically developed to help prevent this complication in eligible children receiving cisplatin chemotherapy. We are pleased to reach this regulatory milestone and remain focused on working with relevant stakeholders to support access for eligible patients in Australia.”

The TGA registration is based on data from two open-label, randomised Phase 3 clinical trials, SIOPEL 6² and COG ACCL0431.³  

“Cisplatin‑induced hearing loss is a well‑recognised and often irreversible complication of paediatric cancer treatment, with significant long‑term implications for communication, learning and quality of life,” said Dr. David Gillen, Chief Medical Officer, Norgine. “From a clinical perspective, the ability to proactively address this risk is an important consideration when caring for children receiving cisplatin. The availability of an approved preventive option represents a meaningful development in the supportive care of paediatric oncology patients.”

Marketing authorisation for PEDMARQSI^® in Australia adds to previous approvals in other territories, including Paediatric Use Marketing Authorisation (PUMA) granted by the European Medicines Agency in May 2023 and a national marketing authorisation in the United Kingdom, as well as Swissmedic approval in March 2026.^4,5 This milestone further reflects Norgine’s ability to navigate regulatory pathways for rare and specialist medicines.

PEDMARQSI^® is not currently included on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).
Please refer to the PEDMARQSI^® Consumer Medicines Information (CMI)⁸ for full safety information on risks, side effects and precautions including the risk of allergic reaction, nausea and vomiting, and electrolyte imbalance (sodium, potassium, magnesium and phosphate).

About PEDMARQSI^®
PEDMARQSI^® is a formulation of sodium thiosulfate anhydrous, specifically developed and manufactured for the prevention of cisplatin induced hearing loss in patients aged 1 month to <18 years with localised, non-metastatic solid tumours. It is the first and only preventative treatment developed for cisplatin induced ototoxicity in this patient population.^1,6,7

Marketing authorisations for PEDMARQSI^® were based on safety and efficacy data from two open label, randomised Phase III trials: SIOPEL 6 and COG ACCL0431.^2,3

For more information on PEDMARQSI®  find the CMI here:  PEDMARQSI^® Consumer Medicines Information (CMI)⁸ or at the Therapeutic Goods Administration at https://www.tga.gov.au/ .

About Norgine
Norgine is a mid-sized EU-based pharmaceutical company with 1,500 employees, generating approximately $650 million in annual sales. At Norgine, innovation drives our mission to deliver medicines that change lives. From common conditions like constipation to rare and severe diseases such as childhood cancer, we target unmet medical needs because we believe that every scientific breakthrough deserves to reach patients in need.

We use our innovative development, commercialisation and manufacturing capabilities as well as strategic partnerships to navigate complex pathways. Combined with our extensive history and deep regional expertise, this approach allows us to accelerate and expand the reach of life-changing medicines across Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.

We are guided by the trust that healthcare professionals and patients place in us and remain committed to delivering innovation that transforms lives, one patient at a time.

NORGINE and the sail logo are trademarks of the Norgine group of companies.

References:

1. Australian Product Information, PEDMARQSI^®: PEDMARQSI Product Information (PI). Accessed April 2026
2. Brock PR, et al. N Engl J Med 2018; 378(25): 2376–2385
3. Freyer DR, et al. Lancet Oncol 2017; 18(1): 63–74
4. EMA. PEDMARQSI. Available at: https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/medicines/human/EPAR/pedmarqsi. Accessed April 2026.
5. MHRA. PEDMARSQI. Available at: https://mhraproducts4853.blob.core.windows.net/docs/07df769800514385e1a35a9bacc554d590f6cf1b Accessed April 2026
6. Meijer AJM, et al. Front Oncol 2024; 14: 1336714
7. Tan WJT, Vlajkovic SM. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24(22): 16545
8. PEDMARQSI® Consumer Medicines Information (CMI): TGA eBS – Product and Consumer Medicine Information Licence. Accessed April 2026

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NEW YORK, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AGIBOT, a pioneer in embodied AI and humanoid robotics, presented its full-size humanoid robot AGIBOT A2 alongside internationally renowned designer Alexander Wang at The Mark Hotel on the day of the 2026 Met Gala, entering one of the most globally anticipated moments in fashion. This occasion marks the first time an embodied AI humanoid robot has appeared at the Met Gala, a historic convergence of advanced robotics and high fashion.

The appearance builds on a broader collaboration between AGIBOT and the luxury fashion house alexanderwang. For Alexander Wang, whose work often bridges Eastern and Western cultural narratives, the moment reflects a continued commitment to elevating Chinese creativity and technological advancement on the world stage.

The Mark Hotel is a key departure point for the Met Gala, gathering designers, celebrities, and media worldwide. Before the red carpet, it serves as the main stage for styling, street-style photos, and content creation, acting as the “front stage” of fashion’s biggest night. For many, the Met Gala story begins here.

As an active participant in this real-world human environment, AGIBOT A2 accompanied Alexander Wang from The Mark Hotel, interacting with crowds in an open, dynamic setting. Using advanced perception and decision-making capabilities, A2 completed multiple rounds of natural interaction in the complex environment, including stable object handling and beverage delivery to guests, demonstrating the precision and fluidity of embodied AI in real-world scenarios.

The appearance quickly drew on-site attention, with widespread filming and social coverage, making it one of the evening’s most talked-about technology highlights.

AGIBOT A2 is a full-scale humanoid robot with human-level proportions, equipped with advanced dexterity, stable bipedal locomotion, and natural human-robot interaction capabilities. It is among the first humanoid robots to achieve scalable commercial deployment, with a design that emphasizes participation and collaboration in real human environments. This appearance is a significant step for Chinese embodied AI—from laboratory and industrial settings onto the world’s top cultural and fashion stage—illustrating how technology can serve as a new medium for contemporary artistic expression. At this significant global cultural moment, robots are evolving into “participants” that co-create new spatial and experiential possibilities alongside humans.

This collaboration bridges the boundaries between technological innovation, fashion expression, and artistic creation, aligning closely with the Met Gala’s core theme this year, “Fashion is Art.” It reflects a broader trajectory in which the convergence of technology and fashion is shaping future aesthetics and cultural narratives. Guided by the belief in “liberating creativity and augmenting productivity,” AGIBOT will continue to explore cross-disciplinary applications across diverse scenarios, bringing embodied AI closer to everyday life.

About AGIBOT

AGIBOT is dedicated to driving innovation through the integration of AI and robotics, creating world-leading general-purpose embodied robot products and an application ecosystem. Built on the foundation of the robotic body and powered by the fusion of interaction, manipulation, and locomotion intelligence – “1 Robotic Body, 3 Intelligence” AGIBOT is a leading robotics company in the industry to deliver a complete product portfolio and deploy across all major application scenarios. In March 2026, AGIBOT announced the rollout of its 10,000th robot, marking a major milestone in large-scale production and deployment.