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- August 11, 2026Technology
Lucrative AI Launches Out of Stealth with $500K in Pre-Seed Funding to Bring MCP-Native Automation to Enterprise Revenue Operations
Spun out of technology firm Mountainise Inc., the new platform uses Model Context Protocol to eliminate rigid CRM integrations. The company is actively raising to close out a $1M seed round and has announced a Partner Design Program covering up to $50,000 in migration costs for enterprise customers. Lucrative AI Inc. today announced its public launch and the release of its enterprise revenue engine. Backed by a $500,000 incubation investment from Mountainise Inc., Lucrative AI is opening early access to its protocol-driven sales and marketing architecture and is actively raising capital to close out a $1 million seed round. Most B2B companies lose revenue to siloed data and slow lead follow-up. Historically, fixing this meant writing custom API integrations that constantly break and require dedicated engineering teams to maintain. Lucrative AI takes a different approach. Built natively on the Model Context Protocol (MCP), the platform serves as an autonomous execution layer. It allows AI agents to securely interact with a company's existing data warehouses, discover internal tools, and execute workflows without requiring developers to write custom integration code. "Traditional REST APIs were built for human developers writing static code," said Jalil Founder and CEO of Lucrative AI. "Enterprise revenue operations need a layer built specifically for AI agents. By using MCP, Lucrative connects directly to a company's data layer to qualify leads in seconds and orchestrate pipeline events dynamically. We built this to get rid of the fragile integration plumbing that holds sales and marketing teams back." The industry is already taking note of the platform's ability to replace legacy workflows. "I've worked with Jalil for almost a decade, and there's no one I trust more with my RevOps," said Chelsey Reynold, Strategic Advisor to Lucrative AI. "Lucrative AI is what marketing and sales teams need if they're done fighting bloated, overly complicated systems." Built from the ground up to support low-latency agentic workflows, the Lucrative AI platform delivers three core capabilities. First, its MCP-driven tool discovery queries and updates enterprise CRMs and custom internal systems using standardized agent protocols instead of hardcoded endpoints. Second, instant inbound qualification allows AI voice and text agents to initiate contact within 60 seconds of a form submission to evaluate prospect intent and schedule meetings. Finally, autonomous pipeline management monitors real-time operational streams to trigger contextual outreach that revives stalled opportunities. On top of that, Lucrative reinvents analytics and reporting with prompt-to-dashboard, built-in insights and forecasting, and human data querying, allowing businesses to find the numbers, gaps, and functional analytics without the need to code. Lucrative makes analytics drag and drop or purely conversational - Any user can ask a question, get functional analytics grounded in business and user context, and act on it. No need for a data engineer or an analyst to write a code - no need to join source data in complex recipes - Drag-and-drop or simply ask a question to run your analytics engine. Introducing the Partner Design Program To accelerate enterprise adoption and remove the traditional risks of migrating from legacy systems like Salesforce or HubSpot, the company is also launching its Partner Design Program. For qualified mid-market and enterprise organizations that commit to a three-year contract, Lucrative AI will invest up to $50,000 of its own engineering and RevOps resources to handle the entire migration. Lucrative's internal team will manage the system design, data ingestion, and launch within a strict 90-day window. This effectively eliminates the need for customers to hire expensive third-party implementation agencies. To review the protocol specifications, request early enterprise access, or apply for the Partner Design Program, visit https://lucrative.ai . About Lucrative AI Inc. Lucrative AI Inc. is an MCP-native B2B revenue engine and sales automation platform. Headquartered in San Francisco with a corporate presence in Delaware, Lucrative AI replaces fragmented legacy CRMs by deploying real-time agent protocols and low-latency voice agents directly into corporate growth operations. About Mountainise Inc. Mountainise Inc. is an enterprise technology firm specializing in digital transformation, data engineering, and growth infrastructure development. Mountainise incubates B2B software solutions, providing technical resources, capital support, and strategic go-to-market architecture to accelerate early-stage innovations.
- August 11, 2026Top Stories
Quantum BioPharma Ltd. (NASDAQ: QNTM) (CSE: QNTM) Receives FDA Clearance to Advance Lucid-MS Into Phase 2 Multiple Sclerosis Trial
Quantum BioPharma Ltd. (NASDAQ: QNTM) (CSE: QNTM) (FSE: 0K91) is advancing on multiple fronts this summer, headlined by FDA clearance to move its lead MS candidate into Phase 2, alongside encouraging early signals from a pilot imaging study and the closing of a debt settlement that reduces outstanding obligations to creditors and insiders. FDA Clears Lucid-MS for Phase 2 Development The Company announced Monday that the FDA has approved its Investigational New Drug application for Lucid-MS (Lucid-21-302), enabling Quantum BioPharma to advance its multiple sclerosis program into Phase 2 clinical development. The Company is working with a clinical research organization experienced in neurodegenerative studies to support the planned disease-modifying Phase 2 trial, with site selection already underway. Quantum BioPharma intends to begin patient enrollment and dosing as swiftly as possible. Lucid-MS is a patented investigational compound designed to offer neuroprotection by halting demyelination, a primary driver of worsening disability in MS. Unlike many current therapies, which work by modulating the immune system, Lucid-MS targets the underlying neurodegeneration directly. Progressive forms of MS — primary progressive and secondary progressive — remain a significant global health challenge with limited therapeutic options despite existing disease-modifying therapies. The primary progressive MS treatment segment is projected to grow from roughly $1.16 billion in 2025 to about $1.31 billion in 2026, while the broader global MS therapeutics market is expected to approach $38.62 billion by 2030. "This Phase 2 trial marks an important strategic milestone for Quantum BioPharma and advances our unique Lucid-MS program into the next stage of development," said Zeeshan Saeed, Founder, CEO, and Executive Co-Chairman of the Board of Quantum BioPharma. As of March 31, 2026, the Company reported a cash balance exceeding $10 million. Imaging Study Hits Halfway Mark As announced August 3, 2026, the Company also reached the halfway point in patient enrollment for its pilot MS imaging study conducted with Massachusetts General Hospital. Preliminary PET imaging data is showing encouraging signals in acute MS lesions, using a novel technique designed to distinguish demyelinated nerve fibers that may still be viable from those with permanent damage — a potentially more precise way to measure myelin loss and repair over time. The findings carry direct relevance to Lucid-MS, which targets PAD2, an enzyme implicated in myelin degradation. Pairing a more precise imaging tool with a drug candidate now advancing into Phase 2 presents a combination worth watching as both programs progress. Quantum BioPharma, through its wholly owned subsidiary Lucid Psycheceuticals Inc., continues to focus research and development efforts on Lucid-MS, a patented new chemical entity shown in preclinical models to prevent and reverse myelin degradation — the underlying mechanism of multiple sclerosis. The Company also maintains a stake in the consumer wellness space through unbuzzd, which it invented before spinning out its OTC version to Unbuzzd Wellness Inc. (UWI). Quantum BioPharma retains 19.84% ownership of UWI (as of March 31, 2026) along with royalty payments of 7% of unbuzzd™ sales until cumulative payments reach $250 million, after which the royalty continues at 3% in perpetuity. The Company retains full rights to develop similar formulations for pharmaceutical and medical applications. Debt Settlement Closes (Originally released July 30, 2026, further to the intention announced July 20, 2026) Separately, Quantum BioPharma announced on July 30, 2026 the closing of a debt settlement addressing CAD $123,487.43 owed to arm's-length creditors and insiders. Under the terms, the Company issued 30,948 Class B subordinate voting shares at a deemed price of CAD $3.99 per share — the CSE closing price on the trading day immediately prior to closing — fully satisfying the outstanding obligations. The Class B Shares issued in the settlement have not been, and will not be, registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 or applicable U.S. state securities laws, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption. Also active in MS/remyelination this year, Tiziana Life Sciences (NASDAQ: TLSA), which completed Phase 2 trial enrollment for intranasal foralumab in non-active secondary progressive MS in June 2026, and Immunic, Inc. (NASDAQ: IMUX), which presented new Phase 2 CALLIPER trial data in progressive MS at the 2026 CMSC Annual Meeting in May. Both remain notable names to watch in the small-cap MS pipeline space alongside QNTM. About Quantum BioPharma Quantum BioPharma is a biopharmaceutical company building a portfolio of innovative assets and biotech solutions for challenging neurodegenerative and metabolic disorders and alcohol misuse disorders, with drug candidates spanning multiple stages of development. DISCLAIMER & COMPENSATION DISCLOSURE This communication is a paid promotional investor awareness advertisement and should not be considered independent financial research, analyst coverage, or investment advice. 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Sources: https://finance.yahoo.com/healthcare/articles/exclusive-quantum-biopharma-achieves-major-103104721.html https://finance.yahoo.com/healthcare/articles/quantum-biopharma-announces-closing-debt-041800050.html https://finance.yahoo.com/healthcare/articles/quantum-biopharma-qntm-advances-ms-191500472.html https://www.cnbc.com/quotes/TLSA https://www.biospace.com/press-releases/immunic-to-present-additional-phase-2-calliper-trial-data-for-vidofludimus-calcium-at-the-cmsc-annual-meeting-2026-reinforcing-its-potential-in-progressive-multiple-sclerosis (BioSpace, May 28, 2026) http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/immunic-to-present-additional-phase-2-calliper-trial-data-for-vidofludimus-calcium-at-the-cmsc-annual-meeting-2026-reinforcing-its-potential-in-progressive-multiple-sclerosis-302784119.html (PR Newswire, May 28, 2026) Contact: Ash K editor@usastockreport.com (214) 506-0507 Website: UsaStockReport.com
- August 10, 2026Business
Vista Cruises Enters "Two-Flagship Era" as Vista Aurora Completes Inaugural Voyage.
August 5, 2026, Vista Aurora, a high-end interprovincial vacation cruise ship operated by Hubei Three Gorges Tourism Group (SZSE: 002627), officially launched its inaugural voyage today from Yichang, Hubei Province. Joining sister ship Vista Harmony, the launch marks the official establishment of a "two-flagship fleet" for China's only publicly listed river cruise operator, raising the benchmark for luxury smart travel through the Yangtze Three Gorges. Vista Aurora Sets Sail along the Yangtze .(Photo courtesy of the company) Flagship Highlights & Shipboard Features -Eco-Engineered Propulsion & Smart Living Powered by an extended-range hybrid propulsion system and a central DC inverter climate unit, Vista Aurora minimizes carbon emissions and operational noise. The vessel integrates Huawei’s HarmonyOS Smart Home system across staterooms, enabling automated and voice-activated environmental controls. -Resort-Style Architecture Spanning seven decks with nearly 20,000 square meters of public and recreational space, the ship features a multi-story open atrium, top-deck panoramic lounge, and 260 staterooms featuring private balconies and floor-to-ceiling canyon views. -Global Accessibility & Inclusive Dining Designed for an expanding international market, the ship includes a dedicated multi-faith prayer room—a rare feature on Chinese inland waters. Dining options include a Silk Road-themed restaurant and light-meal café with a traceable supply chain serving Chinese, Western, halal, vegetarian, and specialized dietary menus. -Immersive Cultural Theater Under the concept "the story begins the moment guests step aboard," the voyage embeds live theater, Tang/Song poetry showcases, interactive puzzle-solving, and intangible cultural heritage workshops throughout the trip. -Golden Key Luxury Service Operating under Golden Key International standards, the ship offers dedicated suite butler service and end-to-end "hands-free" baggage transit connecting directly to regional flight and high-speed rail connections. "The introduction of Vista Aurora reflects our commitment to evolving river travel into a high-tech, multi-cultural resort experience," said a spokesperson for Hubei Three Gorges Tourism Group.
- August 10, 2026Health
PolicyPantry Launches National Database for U.S. Allergy, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Laws
PolicyPantry is pleased to announce it has officially launched in public beta, introducing an independent online resource for people seeking clearer information about U.S. allergy, asthma and anaphylaxis laws . The platform organizes state-level policies, legislative developments and educational materials in one searchable location. The July 2026 launch follows years of policy and advocacy work by founder Thomas Silvera. During that time, he repeatedly encountered the same obstacle: a law might exist, but finding its current language, understanding where it applies and tracing it to an authoritative source could require visits to several government and organizational websites. That difficulty has consequences beyond an inconvenient search. Health policies can affect how childcare centers prepare for anaphylaxis, how schools respond to medical emergencies and what protections are available in public settings. Yet some families and community advocates may not know the bill number, statute citation or government agency needed to begin their research. PolicyPantry approaches the search from a more familiar starting point. Users can look for information according to their state, the health condition involved and the setting in which a policy applies. Initial areas include childcare, schools, higher education, camps and restaurants, among other environments where allergy and asthma preparedness may be important. “Policy can shape whether families and communities are protected, but people cannot use information they cannot find or understand,” states Silvera. “I created PolicyPantry to bring these laws and resources into one accessible place and help people move from searching for answers to becoming better informed and more empowered to take action.” Along with its state-by-state public health policy database, PolicyPantry directs readers to primary or authoritative sources so they can review and verify the underlying material. Educational resources explain parts of the policymaking process and provide context for people interested in legislative advocacy. The platform is intended for families, educators, healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers, advocates and community organizations. Silvera’s work in this area began under deeply personal circumstances. In 2017, his three-year-old son, Elijah, died following an anaphylactic reaction at a New York City childcare facility. Elijah had a known dairy allergy, and the facility had received his allergy emergency information. His death led Silvera and his family to advocate for stronger safeguards in childcare environments. Those efforts contributed to the passage of Elijah’s Law in New York . The law requires the development of guidelines for preventing, recognizing and responding to anaphylaxis in childcare programs. Similar measures have since advanced in other jurisdictions, reflecting broader attention to food allergy preparedness and emergency response. While working across multiple states, Silvera saw how difficult it could be to locate and compare laws housed on legislative websites, agency pages and regulatory databases. PolicyPantry grew from that experience. The platform is designed to preserve links to source material while presenting the information through a structure that does not require prior knowledge of legal terminology. The current beta marks the first stage of a broader national resource. PolicyPantry plans to update entries as laws change, expand its coverage and add further areas of public health policy. The platform does not provide legal advice, and its materials are not a substitute for guidance from a qualified attorney or the responsible government authority. For more information, please visit www.policypantry.com . About PolicyPantry PolicyPantry is an independent U.S. public health policy and legislative information platform founded by Thomas Silvera in 2026. It helps users find and navigate laws concerning allergies, asthma, anaphylaxis and related health policy subjects. Information is organized by state, condition and setting, with connections to source material, educational content and advocacy resources. Silvera is a public health advocate, speaker and nonprofit leader who holds a Master of Science in Health Sciences with a concentration in Public Health and is a Doctor of Health Sciences candidate.
- August 10, 2026Business
Certadox Announces a Simpler Approach to Vendor Compliance for Growing Businesses
Certadox Brings Simplicity to Vendor Compliance A single expired insurance certificate can stall a project, invite risk, and cost a business hours of frantic follow-up. Yet for thousands of companies, vendor compliance still lives inside spreadsheets, email chains, and shared folders. It is an important business function that has quietly resisted modernization. Certadox was built to change that. The Problem Hiding in Plain Sight Vendor compliance is one of those tasks that feels manageable until it is not. When a company works with only a handful of vendors, tracking certificates of insurance, W-9s, licenses, and certifications through a spreadsheet is inconvenient but workable. As the vendor list grows, however, those manual processes begin to strain. Expiration dates slip past unnoticed. Documents get buried in inboxes. Renewal reminders depend on someone remembering to set a calendar alert. Every missing or outdated file becomes a potential delay or liability. Certadox was created to close this gap. The platform recognizes that small and midsize organizations rarely need, and often cannot justify, the complexity and cost of large enterprise compliance systems. Instead, they need something practical: a single place to collect documents, see what is missing, and stay ahead of renewals. Businesses should not have to choose between managing vendor compliance through spreadsheets or investing in complicated enterprise software. Certadox provides growing companies with a simpler way to manage the process while keeping essential documentation organized and accessible. One Centralized System for Vendor Documents At its core, Certadox replaces a fragmented manual process with a system teams can actually use. Businesses can invite vendors to securely submit required documents, then monitor compliance status from one dashboard. The platform highlights what is missing or expired, sends expiration reminders, and maintains records that create a clearer audit trail. The result is greater visibility with less effort. Rather than chasing paperwork across multiple tools, teams gain a single, auditable workspace that spans projects and portfolios. Certadox tracks expirations with live dashboards and uses AI to summarize certificates, so reviewing a vendor's documentation does not require reading every line by hand. The platform also supports multi-tier vendor networks, document-type assignment per vendor, bulk collection, and audit-ready exports. Industry-specific templates make it easier to get started, whether a company operates in construction, healthcare, manufacturing, government, or property and facilities management. This breadth matters. Certadox is not built for a single industry. It is designed for any organization that regularly works with outside vendors, contractors, or suppliers and needs a dependable way to confirm they carry the documentation required to work together. Why Simplicity Is the Differentiator Many vendor compliance solutions are designed for large enterprises. They can be expensive, complex, and time-consuming to implement. For a growing business, that complexity often creates a new problem rather than solving an existing one. Certadox takes the opposite approach. The platform is built around simplicity, accessibility, and ease of use. It gives small and midsize businesses the essential tools they need without unnecessary layers. Teams can start using it quickly, without a lengthy rollout or specialized training. That focus reflects a broader shift. As businesses increasingly automate repetitive administrative work, Certadox represents a practical application of technology. It reduces the time spent tracking down documents while giving organizations greater confidence in their compliance status. The goal is not to give businesses more software to manage. It is to eliminate the repetitive administrative work they are already doing. That distinction is important. Certadox does not aim to add another complicated tool to an already crowded workflow. It aims to remove the friction of a process that companies are performing anyway, just less efficiently. Built to Scale With Growing Businesses One of the challenges of manual compliance is that it does not scale. A spreadsheet that works for ten vendors becomes unwieldy at fifty and unmanageable at two hundred. Certadox is designed to grow alongside a business, scaling from dozens to thousands of vendors without forcing teams to reinvent their process each time. The platform offers tiered plans to match different stages of growth. The Starter plan supports smaller vendor lists, the Pro plan expands capacity for busier operations, and Enterprise options provide custom configurations for larger, more complex needs. This structure allows a company to begin with what it needs today and expand as its vendor network grows. By preventing lapses before they happen and keeping records organized, Certadox helps businesses avoid the quiet risks that manual tracking tends to overlook. An expired license does not have to become a discovered surprise during an audit. A missing certificate does not have to derail a project schedule. The platform turns reactive scrambling into proactive management. Modernizing an Overlooked Business Function Vendor compliance rarely gets attention until something goes wrong. It is the kind of behind-the-scenes work that keeps operations running smoothly when done well and creates cascading problems when neglected. Certadox is helping bring this overlooked function into a more modern, manageable form. The vision behind Certadox is straightforward. Businesses should not need endless spreadsheets or heavy enterprise software to know whether their vendors carry the documentation required to work with them. There is room for a simpler middle path, and Certadox is building it. As an emerging software company, Certadox is focused on making vendor compliance management more accessible to the many growing organizations that have long been underserved. The problem is common, the current tools are either too basic or too complex, and the opportunity to do better is clear. For companies tired of managing compliance through inboxes and calendar reminders, that simpler path is now available. A Clearer Way Forward If a team still relies on spreadsheets, scattered emails, and manual follow-ups to manage vendor documents, Certadox offers a practical alternative worth exploring. Certificates of insurance, W-9s, licenses, and certifications can be brought into one centralized platform. See what is missing, stay ahead of renewals, and maintain an audit-ready record without the overhead of enterprise software. Visit Certadox to see how the platform can simplify vendor compliance for a business and give a team back the hours spent chasing paperwork. A clearer, more confident approach to vendor compliance is within reach. Connect with Certadox , LinkedIn , Instagram and business inquiries can be directed to support@certadox.com .
- August 9, 2026Business
Vista Cruises Enters "Two-Flagship Era" as Vista Aurora Completes Inaugural Voyage
Vista Aurora, a high-end interprovincial vacation cruise ship operated by Hubei Three Gorges Tourism Group (SZSE: 002627), officially launched its inaugural voyage today from Yichang, Hubei Province. Joining sister ship Vista Harmony, the launch marks the official establishment of a "two-flagship fleet" for China's only publicly listed river cruise operator, raising the benchmark for luxury smart travel through the Yangtze Three Gorges. Vista Aurora Sets Sail along the Yangtze .(Photo courtesy of the company) Flagship Highlights & Shipboard Features -Eco-Engineered Propulsion & Smart Living Powered by an extended-range hybrid propulsion system and a central DC inverter climate unit, Vista Aurora minimizes carbon emissions and operational noise. The vessel integrates Huawei’s HarmonyOS Smart Home system across staterooms, enabling automated and voice-activated environmental controls. -Resort-Style Architecture Spanning seven decks with nearly 20,000 square meters of public and recreational space, the ship features a multi-story open atrium, top-deck panoramic lounge, and 260 staterooms featuring private balconies and floor-to-ceiling canyon views. -Global Accessibility & Inclusive Dining Designed for an expanding international market, the ship includes a dedicated multi-faith prayer room—a rare feature on Chinese inland waters. Dining options include a Silk Road-themed restaurant and light-meal café with a traceable supply chain serving Chinese, Western, halal, vegetarian, and specialized dietary menus. -Immersive Cultural Theater Under the concept "the story begins the moment guests step aboard," the voyage embeds live theater, Tang/Song poetry showcases, interactive puzzle-solving, and intangible cultural heritage workshops throughout the trip. -Golden Key Luxury Service Operating under Golden Key International standards, the ship offers dedicated suite butler service and end-to-end "hands-free" baggage transit connecting directly to regional flight and high-speed rail connections. "The introduction of Vista Aurora reflects our commitment to evolving river travel into a high-tech, multi-cultural resort experience," said a spokesperson for Hubei Three Gorges Tourism Group.
- August 9, 2026Top Stories
AirAsia Philippines Ranks No. 1 Among the World's Most Punctual Low-Cost Airlines in July 2026
AirAsia Philippines has achieved a new milestone after being ranked the world's most punctual low-cost airline in July 2026 , according to the latest On-Time Performance (OTP) report by OAG, global air travel data provider. The airline posted a 94.42% OTP , ranking first among 46 low-cost airlines worldwide monitored by OAG for the month. In OAG's All Airlines category, which covers carriers operating more than 1,500 flights during the month, AirAsia Philippines also landed the second spot globally , underscoring its reliability alongside full-service and low-cost airlines alike. The achievement follows AirAsia Philippines' strong performance in June 2026 , when it recorded a 92.96% OTP and ranked fourth globally, reflecting the airline's sustained operational excellence and continuous improvement. “While the global geopolitical crisis and elevated fuel prices have pushed us to make difficult decisions and operational adjustments, our move to optimize our fleet is now yielding tangible benefits. It enabled us to plan our flights, fuel consumption and manage our slot compliance in close coordination with Air Traffic Control. These measures help us minimize disruptions while ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operations across its network.” said AirAsia Philippines President and CEO Anna Victoria Lu . AirAsia Philippines continues to strengthen the operational capacity that drives high on-time performance. It also issues timely passenger advisories and maintains close coordination with Air Traffic Services and airport authorities to ensure efficient operational management. Despite weather-related disruptions throughout July, the airline improved its on-time performance to 94.42% , up from 87.1% in May , demonstrating the effectiveness of its operational discipline to manage aircraft turnaround time. “Maintaining strong on-time performance requires constant focus especially in an operating environment where weather and other external factors can change quickly. But we know our guests rely on us for safe, affordable, and reliable air travel so we continue to work even harder to deliver that. We have strengthened the way we operate to ensure we can continue serving our guests today and well into the future. Even with a low-cost model, this milestone only proves that affordable fares never come at the expense of operational reliability.” Lu added. PR08082026 About AirAsia Philippines AirAsia is a leading low-cost carrier with licenses to operate in five Asean countries - Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and Cambodia. Founded in 2001, AirAsia has stayed true to its purpose and tagline "Now Everyone Can Fly". The airline has made flying affordable and accessible to over 900 million guests, connecting people and communities across more than 150 destinations. Today, as one of the largest airlines in the region, AirAsia is expanding to become the world's first global low-cost network carrier. It operates more than 250 aircraft and holds a significant orderbook for the next decade. AirAsia leads in sustainable aviation with green initiatives and a net zero target by 2050. In 2025, it avoided 135,788 tonnes of CO2 emissions in 2025 through 19 fuel efficiency initiatives, achieving US$30,939,120 in fuel savings and over US$2,715,767 in shadow carbon cost reductions. NOTE: The Communications and Public Affairs Group kindly requests for all media partners to follow the correct typography for the brand – for airline ( AirAsia ) spelled as one word with both As capitalized; and for non-airline (AirAsia MOVE) with MOVE capitalized. For more information, feel free to contact: AirAsia Philippines Communications and Public Affairs Team paa_commsandpublicaffairs1@airasia.com
- August 9, 2026Business
SAGE Business Counsel Announces the Inaugural Capital & Culture Summit at Trilith LIVE to Celebrate America’s 250
A new business summit designed to bridge the worlds of capital, culture, and stewardship is coming to Metro Atlanta this fall. SAGE Business Counsel has announced the launch of the inaugural Capital & Culture Summit , a three-day executive gathering taking place September 16–18, 2026, at Trilith LIVE in Metro Atlanta. Launched during America’s 250th year, the Capital & Culture Summit is designed to bring together business leaders, investors, and creative innovators who want to steward the next 250 years of capitalism and American culture. "For too long, capital and culture have operated in separate rooms," said Danielle Laughlin, Founding Attorney of SAGE Business Counsel and creator of the Capital & Culture Summit. "This Summit exists to bring those rooms together — to give founders, investors, and creators a shared table where they can build something that outlasts a single deal or season. We're not just talking about business. We're talking about stewardship, and what it means to build enduring value in this next chapter of American enterprise." The inaugural speaker lineup features an accomplished group of business leaders and innovators, including Dan T. Cathy, Chairman of Chick-fil-A and the visionary behind Trilith and Verne Harnish, founder of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) and creator of the internationally recognized Scaling Up methodology. Also joining the stage will be Jeremy Anderson, nationally recognized speaker and philanthropist, as well as Adam Swerdlow, former COO of The Chosen, and Harry LaRosiliere, former Mayor of Plano, Texas. Additional speakers and programming can be found on the website. The Summit will be hosted at Trilith LIVE, Atlanta’s hottest new entertainment venue located on the largest production campus outside of Hollywood. Platinum ticketholders will receive a VIP tour of Trilith Studios, which has been home to major productions like the Avengers, Superman, and Guardians of the Galaxy, among many others. The Summit content will feature more than just keynotes. SAGE is bringing innovative networking experiences such as capital Deal Labs, and live podcast recordings to engage sponsors with their target audiences in a meaningful way. Unlike traditional conferences, the Capital & Culture Summit is intentionally designed as a curated experience. Attendance is limited to cultivate authentic relationships among leaders who are actively investing in, building, and influencing the future of business and innovation. Founding sponsorship opportunities are available for values-aligned organizations seeking brand visibility and one-on-one networking opportunities with executive leaders. Early pricing and registration is now available for a limited time. Additional speakers, programming, and experiences will be announced throughout the summer. To learn more, register, or inquire about sponsorship opportunities, visit capitalandculturesummit.com . About SAGE Business Counsel SAGE Business Counsel is a strategic legal advisory firm serving founder-led companies navigating growth, transition, and legacy. Through its Chief Legal Suite™ engagement model, SAGE provides corporate, M&A, and brand counsel to values-aligned businesses that view capitalism as a force for good. The firm's broader ecosystem includes the More Than Legal podcast and the Friends of SAGE community, extending its mission of helping founders build legacies that endure. Learn more at sagebusinesscounsel.com contact the SAGE Business Counsel team at events@friendsofsage.com .
- August 9, 2026Technology
SuperOne Announces AI Partnership with BytePlus
SuperOne today announced an AI partnership with BytePlus, the enterprise technology platform of ByteDance, to accelerate the development of its next-generation fan engagement platform. Figure 1SuperOne team Partner with Bytedance at Bytedance headquarter in Singapore: Andreas Christensen Founder and CEO, David Dybman, Chief Communication & Media Officer, Zulema Vazquez Rey, Executive Director AI is at the core of SuperOne’s next-generation platform, enabling more intelligent, more personal and more engaging fan experiences for sports and entertainment audiences worldwide. SuperOne is integrating enterprise AI technologies from BytePlus, the enterprise technology platform of ByteDance. ByteDance’s consumer ecosystem - including TikTok and Douyin - reaches in excess of 2.5 billion users worldwide, and the technologies selected by SuperOne have been developed for one of the world’s largest digital ecosystems, providing a powerful foundation for the company’s long-term platform strategy. “After more than 20 years at Eurosport, I have never seen a combination with the potential of SuperOne’s next-generation fan engagement platform and ByteDance’s AI capabilities and global reach to billions of fans worldwide.” David Dybman, Chief Communication & Media Officer, SuperOne To support the initiative, Digital One Solutions has established a dedicated AI research and engineering team working exclusively on the development of SuperOne’s next-generation platform. The team includes AI specialists, engineers and PhD-level experts with expertise in large language models, multilingual AI, intelligent automation, video generation and enterprise-scale AI systems. “SuperOne is building AI into the very core of its platform. Combined with ByteDance’s world-class AI technologies, this is creating one of the world’s most advanced fan engagement ecosystems. We are proud to work alongside the SuperOne team on this exciting journey.” Paul Young, Chief Executive Officer, DigitalOne Solutions Together, BytePlus’ enterprise AI technologies and Digital One Solutions’ dedicated AI engineering capabilities provide the foundation for SuperOne’s next generation of products, services and fan experiences. “Artificial intelligence will become the operating system of digital experiences,” said Andreas Christensen, Founder of SuperOne. “At SuperOne, we are building our platform with AI at its core. Together with BytePlus and Digital One Solutions, we are creating the technology foundation for the future of sports and entertainment.” The announcement represents the first major milestone in SuperOne’s long-term AI strategy and the beginning of the company’s next generation of products and global expansion. About SuperOne SuperOne is an AI-native gamified fan engagement platform for sports and entertainment. The company combines interactive experiences, creator communities and enterprise AI technologies to create a new generation of intelligent digital experiences that connect fans, creators and brands worldwide.
- August 9, 2026Technology
SuperOne Partners With BytePlus to Build AI Into Its Fan Engagement Platform
SuperOne, a gamified fan engagement platform for sports and entertainment, announced an AI partnership with BytePlus, the enterprise technology platform of ByteDance, on Aug. 6, 2026. Figure 1SuperOne team Partner with Bytedance at Bytedance headquarter in Singapore: Andreas Christensen Founder and CEO, David Dybman, Chief Communication & Media Officer, Zulema Vazquez Rey, Executive Director The partnership is meant to speed up development of SuperOne's next-generation platform, which the company is building with AI at its core to serve sports and entertainment audiences worldwide. SuperOne is integrating enterprise AI technologies from BytePlus. ByteDance's consumer ecosystem, which includes TikTok and Douyin, reaches more than 2.5 billion users globally, giving SuperOne access to technology built for one of the largest digital ecosystems in the world as it develops its long-term platform strategy. David Dybman, Chief Communication & Media Officer at SuperOne, who spent more than 20 years at Eurosport, called it a combination unlike anything he has seen: "I have never seen a combination with the potential of SuperOne's next-generation fan engagement platform and ByteDance's AI capabilities and global reach to billions of fans worldwide." Behind the partnership is a dedicated AI research and engineering team that Digital One Solutions has assembled to work exclusively on SuperOne's next-generation platform. The team includes AI specialists, engineers and PhD-level experts in large language models, multilingual AI, intelligent automation, video generation and enterprise-scale AI systems. "SuperOne is building AI into the very core of its platform. Combined with ByteDance's world-class AI technologies, this is creating one of the world's most advanced fan engagement ecosystems. We are proud to work alongside the SuperOne team on this exciting journey," said Paul Young, CEO of DigitalOne Solutions. SuperOne founder Andreas Christensen said the company sees AI as foundational to where sports and entertainment fan engagement is headed: "Artificial intelligence will become the operating system of digital experiences. At SuperOne, we are building our platform with AI at its core. Together with BytePlus and Digital One Solutions, we are creating the technology foundation for the future of sports and entertainment." SuperOne calls the announcement the first milestone in its long-term AI strategy and the start of its next generation of products and global expansion. About SuperOne SuperOne is an AI-native gamified fan engagement platform for sports and entertainment. The company combines interactive experiences, creator communities and enterprise AI technologies to create a new generation of intelligent digital experiences that connect fans, creators and brands worldwide.
- August 9, 2026Technology
ACHNET Adds Coordinated Fraud Detection to Its AI Super Agent Talent Selection Platform
ACHNET has expanded coordinated fraud detection across its unified talent selection platform, connecting identity, assessment, and interview signals under AI Super Agent iJupiter™ so employers can review candidate authenticity and capability inside one workflow. Photo Courtesy of Achnet The capability applies fraud detection at every stage of the candidate journey rather than as a check at the end. Specialized agents handle sourcing, job-description analysis, talent assessments, AI video interviews, fraud detection, candidate ranking, and decision reporting. Each reports to iJupiter™, which sequences the review and consolidates the findings of the agents. A credential inconsistency in a resume can change what later verification examines; assessment results can shape which questions a candidate is asked in an interview; and a mismatch between coding performance and interview responses can be surfaced rather than filed in two unrelated reports. Fraud detection on the platform covers deepfake and face-swapping indicators, proxy participation and multiple voices, AI-assisted answers, screen changes during a session, unusual response patterns, and gaps in skill recency and credentials. ACHNET does not have the capability to make talent selection fraud-free. The announcement follows a documented rise in AI-assisted candidate deception. A 2025 Greenhouse survey of 4,136 respondents, cited by SHRM, found that 91% of hiring managers had encountered or suspected AI-assisted cheating in interviews and that 18% had caught a candidate using a deepfake. In a public service announcement issued in January 2025, the FBI warned U.S. businesses that North Korean IT workers were obtaining remote employment using stolen identities and face-swapping technology in video interviews, then exfiltrating proprietary data and holding it for ransom. A related Justice Department prosecution involved workers placed at more than 300 U.S. companies and generated more than $17 million in illicit revenue. "Fraud is no longer confined to a false line on a resume. It can move across identity, assessments, interviews, and technical evaluation," said Manouj Gupta, CEO and founder of ACHNET. "A Super Agent approach allows organizations to connect those signals and give human decision-makers a clearer view of both candidate capability and authenticity." The company distinguishes between legitimate candidate use of AI and deliberate deception. Using AI to prepare for an interview is not treated as fraud on the platform. Impersonation, manipulated evidence, and concealed assistance are handled as separate issues. ACHNET positions the platform as a decision-support tool rather than an automated gatekeeper. It surfaces evidence and anomalies and directs reviewers to areas that warrant investigation. It does not reject candidates or make employment decisions. Recruiters and hiring managers retain accountability for the final judgment, and hiring managers can observe interviews in Surveillance Mode and intervene in real time. About ACHNET ACHNET is a unified talent selection platform powered by AI Super Agent iJupiter™. It connects sourcing, assessments, AI video interviews, fraud detection, and applicant ranking into a single coordinated workflow. The company holds SOC 2 Type 1 and Type 2 attestations and ISO 27001 certification, and operates in compliance with GDPR. ACHNET is headquartered in San Ramon, California, with operations in Bengaluru, India.
- August 9, 2026Business
AV Access Demonstrates Dual-Monitor High-Refresh Gaming Performance with the iDock B10
Hands-on testing with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 gaming PC verified dual 4K@165Hz output, G-SYNC compatibility, stable peripheral sharing, and reliable performance across extended gaming sessions. AV Access, a global provider of Pro AV, KVM, and connectivity solutions, has published hands-on performance results for the iDock B10 8K KVM docking station in a dual-monitor competitive gaming setup. The test evaluated a typical dual-system battlestation consisting of a high-performance Windows gaming desktop, a USB-C business laptop, two high-refresh-rate 4K monitors, and a shared keyboard, mouse, headset, network connection, and USB storage. In the tested desktop configuration, the iDock B10 successfully delivered dual 4K@165Hz output with G-SYNC enabled and maintained stable display, USB, and audio performance during extended gaming sessions. A Typical Gaming and Work Setup The gaming desktop used in the hands-on test included: Intel Core i7-13700K processor; NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 graphics card; 32GB of system memory; 2TB NVMe SSD; Windows 11; Two native 4K 165Hz gaming monitors. The gaming desktop connected to the iDock B10 through HDMI, DisplayPort, and USB. A USB-C laptop was connected through a single cable for video, data, network access, shared peripherals, and charging. The laptop configuration included: HP ProBook 440 G8; Intel Core i5 processor; Intel Iris Xe graphics; 16GB of system memory; 512GB SSD. This setup reflects a common use case for competitive gamers who use a powerful desktop for gaming and a separate laptop for work, communication, or everyday productivity. Dual 4K@165Hz Verified on the Gaming Desktop With both gaming monitors connected, the iDock B10 successfully delivered dual 4K output at 165Hz from the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 desktop. Both displays were recognized at their native refresh rates. G-SYNC operated normally in the tested configuration, helping maintain smooth visual performance during fast-paced gaming. Throughout extended gaming use, the test setup showed: No display blackouts or signal losses; No resolution, refresh-rate, or G-SYNC interruptions; No USB keyboard, mouse, or headset disconnects. These results apply to the specific hardware, cable, driver, and operating-system configuration used during testing. Performance may vary with different graphics cards, monitors, cables, drivers, and system settings. Resolution and Refresh-Rate Compatibility The following results cover display configurations evaluated during hands-on testing, along with additional resolution and refresh rate modes supported by the iDock B10. Tested Display Configurations: 1.Gaming Desktop + Dual Monitors Dual 4K@165Hz output — Passed Dual 4K@165Hz with G-SYNC enabled — Passed 2.Work Laptop + Dual Monitors 4K@60Hz + 1440p@60Hz mixed display setup — Passed Additional Supported Configurations: 1.Gaming Desktop + Single Monitor 1080p@240Hz — Supported 1440p@165Hz — Supported 2.High-Resolution Display Setup Dual 8K@60Hz output — Supported (requires compatible DisplayPort 2.0 cables) 3.USB-C Laptop Setup Dual 4K@60Hz output — Supported 4K@120Hz output — Supported 4K@165Hz via HDMI with DSC enabled — Supported Actual performance may vary depending on source bandwidth, monitor capabilities, drivers, and cable specifications. Stable Keyboard, Mouse, and Headset Switching The iDock B10 was used several times each day to switch between the gaming desktop and the HP business laptop. The shared keyboard, gaming mouse, and USB headset were recognized after switching without requiring cables to be disconnected and reconnected. Mouse response, keyboard input, and headset audio remained stable during the test, with no observed USB or audio dropouts. The iDock B10 does not support EDID emulation. As a result, the monitors re-detect the selected source during each switch. In the tested high-resolution configuration, the displays required a few seconds to fully return after switching. The wired remote button allowed the user to change systems without reaching behind the desk or manually changing the input on each monitor. USB Storage and Connectivity Performance Selected USB-A and USB-C ports on the iDock B10 support data-transfer rates of up to 10Gbps. External USB devices remained recognized and stable across both computers. No synthetic SSD benchmark was performed, so AV Access does not publish unverified speed claims. In addition to USB storage and peripherals, the iDock B10 provides: 1Gb Ethernet shared between the two computers; Up to 100W USB-C Power Delivery for the connected laptop; An SDXC card reader; Shared 3.5mm audio connectivity; Multiple USB-A and USB-C expansion ports. Designed for Competitive Gaming and Everyday Work “Competitive gamers need more than high resolution alone. They need stable refresh rates, responsive peripherals, and reliable performance throughout long gaming sessions,” said Bill Liao, CTO of AV Access. “Our testing focused on a practical dual-system environment with a high-performance gaming desktop and a USB-C work laptop. In the tested configuration, the iDock B10 maintained dual 4K@165Hz output while allowing both computers to share the same monitors, keyboard, mouse, headset, storage, and network connection.” Testing Notes The results in this release are based on hands-on testing with the hardware configuration described above. The gaming desktop was tested over several weeks in a dual-monitor environment. The system was used for extended gaming sessions and switched between the desktop and laptop multiple times per day. Results should not be interpreted as a guarantee of identical performance with every GPU, monitor, cable, laptop, operating system, or peripheral combination. Availability The AV Access iDock B10 for gaming is available through the AV Access official online store and selected sales channels. About AV Access AV Access is a global provider of Pro AV, KVM, AV over IP, and conferencing solutions. Its portfolio includes KVM switches and docking stations , HDMI and KVM extenders , AV over IP solutions, signal distribution products, and wireless conferencing devices. AV Access develops connectivity solutions for gaming, content creation, hybrid work, corporate, education, healthcare, retail, and other professional applications. Contact Marketing Specialist Nada Xi AV Access nada@avaccess.com
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