From Canada to the Caribbean, CBC GEM and an expanding international broadcast network bring the tournament to fans across continents.

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With opening night just two days away, NCL GT20 is preparing to launch Caribbean Edition 2026 at Arnos Vale Stadium on Friday, October 23. Toronto Kings and Vancouver Guardians meet in the opening match at 7 p.m. St. Vincent and the Grenadines local time (Atlantic Standard Time, UTC−4), beginning an 18-match tournament that concludes with the championship final on November 2.

The league has announced an expanded international broadcast and streaming network, a lineup of commercial sponsors and its official fixtures, bringing Canadian-rooted cricket to the Caribbean stage while showcasing experienced players and emerging talent.

WHERE TO WATCH: INTERNATIONAL BROADCAST PARTNERS

Broadcast access and platform availability vary by territory. Fans should check local listings and official NCL GT20 channels for viewing information.

CANADIAN ROOTS. GLOBAL AMBITIONS.

The Caribbean Edition represents the next chapter in NCL GT20's international growth, connecting Canada's expanding cricket community with the Caribbean's longstanding sporting heritage. The league is positioning itself as a bridge between established cricket nations and emerging markets.

"Our focus is on building partnerships that take cricket beyond borders and create meaningful opportunities for the sport's future," said Gaurav Dewani, Head of Partnerships, NCL GT20. "Our Canadian roots remain central to our identity, and bringing the tournament to the Caribbean allows us to connect two important cricket communities while expanding our reach across international markets. These broadcast relationships are about more than distribution. They're about making cricket more accessible, creating greater visibility for emerging talent and building a platform that can continue to grow for years to come."

OFFICIAL MATCH FIXTURES | OCTOBER 23 – NOVEMBER 2

All matches at Arnos Vale Stadium, St. Vincent and the Grenadines. All kickoff times are in St. Vincent and the Grenadines local time (Atlantic Standard Time, AST, UTC−4). October 27 is a rest day.

OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT SPONSORS

Dafabet | Coca-Cola | Powerade | Grace Good Move

A GLOBAL STAGE FOR CRICKET'S NEXT GENERATION

At the heart of NCL GT20's mission is a commitment to grassroots cricket development and creating opportunities for promising young players to compete alongside internationally recognized stars. The Caribbean Edition aims to provide competitive exposure, mentorship and visibility for emerging Canadian and Caribbean cricketers.

SPOTLIGHT ON ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES

Hosting the tournament in St. Vincent and the Grenadines creates an opportunity to showcase the destination's cricket heritage, culture and natural beauty to international audiences, while generating activity for hospitality, tourism, transportation and event services.

ABOUT NCL GT20

NCL GT20 is an international T20 cricket league with Canadian roots, dedicated to delivering world-class cricket entertainment, developing emerging talent and expanding the sport's global reach. Through strategic partnerships, international competition and grassroots development, the league creates opportunities for the next generation of cricket stars.

MEDIA CONTACT NCL GT20 Global Communications | [email protected] | https://nclgt20.com

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The activation was the idea of Molly Cruz, National Sales and Process Manager at Adams Elevator, who saw an opportunity to give the vertical transportation industry something it had never seen on a show floor. It builds on her track record of bringing new booth technology to NAEC. Adams co-branded SKYE for the show, making the robot part of the booth's identity rather than a standalone attraction.

SKYE also walked the show aisles carrying Adams-branded first aid kits, inviting attendees to take one, which drew people in for photos and gave them something useful to take home. What would usually be a routine booth visit became something people stopped to watch, photograph and share.

"Our booth has always been about giving contractors a reason to stop and talk with us, and SKYE did exactly that," said Molly Cruz, National Sales and Process Manager, Adams Elevator. "People lined up to meet SKYE, took photos and came back with colleagues. It was the most talked-about booth we've had at NAEC."

"Molly saw the potential to bring something new to the industry," said Randy Harju, founder of Metropolis Robotics. "Her forward thinking helped introduce SKYE to the elevator industry, demonstrating how an unexpected experience can draw people in, spark curiosity, and create opportunities for meaningful conversations."

The NAEC appearance follows SKYE activations at the 2026 National Restaurant Association Show and the 2026 Wisconsin State Fair. One week after NAEC, Metropolis Robotics partnered with Cognizant's Life Sciences consulting team to bring SKYE to a corporate town hall for a Fortune 500 pharmaceutical leader at The Westin Chicago North Shore in Wheeling, Ill. Metropolis Robotics will next demonstrate SKYE at IMEC's NextGen Manufacturing AI Summit on Nov. 12, 2026, in Downers Grove, Ill. To learn more about SKYE or book an activation, visit metropolisrobo.com/skye-humanoid-robot

About 3DL Design and Metropolis Robotics

Since 1985, Gurnee, Illinois-based 3DL Design, Inc. has designed and built custom trade show exhibits for clients nationwide. Its sister company, Metropolis Robotics, brings SKYE, its humanoid robot, to trade shows and corporate events. Together they deliver the booth and the attraction that draws the crowd. Learn more at 3dldesign.com and metropolisrobo.com.

Media Contact:

Ben Diamond, VP Sales | Metropolis Robotics | 224-789-7046 | [email protected]

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94% of buyers agree that having a real Christmas tree makes the holiday season feel more special

HOWELL, Mich., Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ask people what buying a real Christmas tree means to them, and the answers go beyond a simple preference in décor. An annual consumer survey1 conducted by the Real Christmas Tree Board finds shoppers are drawn to real Christmas trees for the scent and the memory-making experience they offer.

"We love seeing families come out and embrace the experience of finding a real Christmas tree," said Marsha Gray, executive director of the Real Christmas Tree Board. "Picking out the perfect tree together as a family is just the start of making memories all season long."

The scent of a real Christmas tree is linked to emotions of joy and nostalgia.

Scent continues to be a key driver of real Christmas tree purchase. In this year's survey1, consumers overwhelmingly point to the positive feelings that the scent of a real Christmas tree evokes, including making a home feel festive (88%) and bringing joy to everyone who sees and smells it (85%).

Of those likely to purchase a real tree this year, 42% note that a real Christmas tree makes them feel nostalgic and 94% of those who purchased a real Christmas tree last year agree that having one makes the holiday season more special.

Real Christmas trees unlock a season of family traditions.

Survey1 respondents rank spending time with family as their favorite thing about Christmas and "making memories with my family" as one of the most appealing reasons to have a real Christmas tree.

96% of parents who bought a real Christmas tree indicate they want their kids to continue to experience the joy of having one and 83% of buyers said they wish they would have started getting one sooner. Making memories with children, including family traditions around picking out the tree, draws shoppers to retailers across the country – starting the day after Thanksgiving.

People switch to real Christmas trees for an authentic holiday experience.

Those considering switching to a real Christmas tree this year are not alone. As for what's motivating these buyers, the top reasons include the scent of a real Christmas tree (50%) and the authenticity that a real tree provides (46%). Parents planning to switch to a real Christmas tree this year say they want their children to have memories of a real Christmas tree (49%).

2026 real Christmas tree supply is strong, and trees will be easy to find.

Real Christmas trees can be found in a variety of types and sizes – from tabletop to full size – at choose-and-cut farms, seasonal lots, home improvement stores, garden centers, and other local retailers. Last year, 95% of consumers found a tree they loved and 91% reported no problem locating a place nearby to purchase their tree.2 Consumers can expect plenty of choices this year as well.

"The supply of real Christmas trees is strong, and families across the country have plenty of retail options available to fit their needs," said Gray. "No matter where you choose to buy, you can easily find the right real Christmas tree and buying experience for you."

Additionally, according to the board's grower survey released last month3, 91% of growers said they do not plan to raise wholesale prices, including those who may lower them. While the price that a consumer will pay varies and is set by retailers, 91% of shoppers who purchased a real Christmas tree last year said the price they paid was worth it and 56% said they paid less than they expected.2

Real Christmas trees are 100% recyclable and biodegradable. They're grown to be harvested and enjoyed for the holiday season. Plus, for every tree that is harvested, farmers plant at least one new tree.

Visit RealChristmasTrees.com for a retail locator and a buyer's guide featuring tree selection and care tips, tree types, and more.

SURVEY METHODOLOGY

1About the Pre-Season Consumer Survey: TRUE Global Intelligence (TGI), the in-house research practice of FleishmanHillard, fielded a survey of 1,500 Americans adults ages 21 to 54 years. All survey respondents buy or display a Christmas tree and decide or influence the decision of what Christmas tree to put up in their home each year. The survey was fielded August 27, 2026, to September 9, 2026. The survey has a margin of error of ±2.5% and higher for subgroups.

2About the Grower Survey: The Real Christmas Tree Board, in conjunction with FleishmanHillard, fielded a survey of 47 wholesale growers of real Christmas trees across the U.S. Each of the responding growers conducts business in one or more of the following regions: Northwest, West, Southwest, Mid-West, Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast. Combined, the respondents supply half-to-two-thirds of the country's real Christmas trees. The survey was fielded in August 2026; last year, the survey was fielded among 43 wholesale growers in August 2025.

3 About the Post-Season Consumer Survey: TRUE Global Intelligence (TGI), the in-house research practice of FleishmanHillard, fielded a survey of 1,500 Americans adults ages 21 to 54 years. All survey respondents either celebrate/observe Christmas or Noche Buena or display a Christmas tree. Respondents were required to either decide or influence the decision of what Christmas tree to put up in their home each year. The survey was fielded from December 26, 2025 to January 7, 2026. The survey has a margin of error of ±4.8% for respondents who purchased a real Christmas tree in 2025.

KNOW YOUR SOURCES

TRUST THOSE WHO GROW AND KNOW

The Real Christmas Tree Board (RCTB) is the media's expert resource for insights about farm-grown Christmas trees. Chartered in 2015 as the Christmas Tree Promotion Board and renamed in 2022, it is a national research and promotion program whose mission is to share the benefits of fresh Christmas trees with consumers through promotion and public relations, while engaging in research to better serve customers and growers. The USDA provides oversight of the RCTB to ensure transparency, accuracy, and fairness in its communications. The RCTB provides the media and public with accurate information, added insights, and the latest news and inspiration for the season. It represents real Christmas trees sold in the United States and is supported through annual assessments paid by any business growing or importing 500 or more real Christmas trees. This press release was developed and distributed by the RCTB. Search "Real Christmas Tree Board" online and visit RealChristmasTreeBoard.com.

National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA), founded in 1955, is the national trade association and advocacy organization for the farm-grown Christmas tree industry, leading its public policy/governmental affairs and serving as the "voice of the industry." NCTA represents hundreds of active member farms, 38 state and regional associations, and thousands of affiliated businesses that grow and sell Christmas trees or provide related services. Each year since 1966, an NCTA member has presented the official White House Christmas tree to the First Lady, which is displayed in the Blue Room. NCTA is also a trusted media resource on farm-grown Christmas trees.

Please note …

American Christmas Tree Association (ACTA) does not represent real Christmas trees or growers. It is a 501(c)(3) corporation established in 2009 and has no known members representing the real Christmas tree industry. Thomas Harman4 is CEO of ACTA and is also the founder and CEO of Balsam Hill, a seller of artificial Christmas trees.5 The majority of artificial Christmas trees are manufactured overseas.6

4 https://apps.irs.gov/pub/epostcard/cor/352342528_201912_990EO_2021042017972245.pdf

5 https://www.balsamhill.com/about-us

6 Data pulled from the U.S. Census Bureau's International Trade in Goods and Services report https://usatrade.census.gov 

MEDIA CONTACT:

[email protected]

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Fanttik Celebrates Continued Partnership with the Houston Rockets for the 2026-27 NBA Season

A shared commitment to performance, precision, and innovation brings Fanttik and the Rockets together for another season of fan engagement.

HOUSTON, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fanttik, a brand specializing in high-quality automotive tools, outdoor gear, and home-improvement tools, celebrates its continued partnership as the 2026-27 NBA season tips-off. Building on a partnership established in 2025, the collaboration will continue to engage Rockets fans through exclusive promotions, community outreach programs, and special events.

"Our partnership with the Houston Rockets is built on a shared commitment to innovation, quality and community," said Bo Du, Founder and CEO of Fanttik. "At Fanttik, we bring those values to life through thoughtfully designed tools that make everyday tasks easier and help people turn their ideas into action. We're excited to continue working with the Rockets, connect with their passionate fans and inspire more people to take on everyday projects with confidence."

Throughout the 2026-27 season, Fanttik and the Rockets plan to engage fans through a variety of exclusive promotions, community outreach programs, and special events. These initiatives will not only introduce more fans to Fanttik's expertly engineered products, but also showcase the brand's commitment to making everyday tasks easier ─ from car maintenance and home improvement to outdoor adventures.

This partnership will also extend to the Houston community. In 2026, Fanttik supported a volunteer initiative involving Rockets staff and volunteers at Houston ToolBank, contributing tools to help local nonprofit organizations carry out their work. Building on the success of last year's initiative, Fanttik and the Rockets look forward to building on these efforts for the upcoming 2026-27 season.

With the new season underway, Fanttik looks forward to another year of connecting with Rockets fans and supporting the Houston community, through its continued partnership with the team.

About Fanttik

Founded in 2020, Fanttik offers a wide range of thoughtfully designed products - including outdoor exploration gear, car maintenance, DIY home improvement, and woodworking tools - which embody a fusion of top-notch performance, convenience and style.

Fanttik specializes in high-quality automotive tools, durable outdoor gear, and easy-to-use home-improvement tools; all designed to make life easier and more enjoyable. Whether it's a family road trip, an outdoor adventure, a creative project, or everyday home repair- Fanttik is there. With innovation, durability, and modern design at its core, Fanttik turns ordinary projects into fantastic experiences.

Fanttik products are sold in more than 30 countries around the world through Amazon, Costco, TikTok Shop, and other retail partners. Fanttik equipment ranks among category best-sellers on Amazon in the United States and Germany. The brand's design has been recognized with multiple iF Design Awards and Red Dot Awards, including a 2025 Red Dot "Best of the Best."

For more information, visit fanttik.com.

About the Houston Rockets

In October 2017, Tilman J. Fertitta assumed ownership of the National Basketball Association's Houston Rockets and operation of the team's home arena, Toyota Center, located in downtown Houston. In May 2026, the Women's National Basketball Association approved the relocation of the Connecticut Sun to Houston for the 2027 season, marking the return of the Houston Comets. The Rockets, who originated in San Diego and moved to Houston in 1971, are entering their 60th season as an NBA franchise and won back-to-back championships in 1993–94 and 1994–95. The Comets were one of the original eight WNBA franchises and won the league's first four championships from 1997–2000. Through the Clutch City Foundation, the Rockets and Comets utilize the power of basketball to transform lives and positively impact the Houston community. For more information, please visit Rockets.com and HoustonComets.com.

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Employers can now fund nutritious food stipends through Instacart for employees in True Rx's dietitian-led weight and diabetes programs

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- True Rx Health Strategists, the family-owned, pharmacist-led pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) based in Indiana, today announced a first-to-market partnership with Instacart, a leading grocery technology company, that lets employers pay for healthy foods as part of the pharmacy benefit plan. Through Instacart Health Fresh Funds, employees with diabetes or weight management needs can receive monthly funds to spend on approved nutritious foods, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, seafood and dairy from grocers on Instacart. Participants partner with a True Rx dietitian to help select the foods to support their health goals.

Demand for GLP-1 medications continues to grow, and the cost of covering them for weight management is forcing employers into hard decisions about coverage. To help employees no matter what their employer decides, True Rx has expanded its True Outcomes: Weight Management program to anyone who wants to lose weight, whether or not their plan covers GLP-1s. FDA labeling for these medications calls for their use alongside a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity, so even employees on therapy need support beyond the prescription. Instacart Health Fresh Funds helps employers provide that support through category-specific stipends that can be used to shop from any grocer on Instacart, with the convenience of same-day delivery.

Instacart Health Fresh Funds and True Outcomes

This partnership is the latest step in True Rx's commitment to food as medicine, focused on the science of how healthy foods and medication, when appropriate, work to support better health. The Instacart Health Fresh Funds offering builds on True Rx's True Outcomes clinical programs for weight management and diabetes. Members work one-on-one with True Rx's own pharmacists, registered dietitians and clinicians, rather than an app or a call center, on personalized nutrition, lifestyle coaching and sustainable health improvements. In a six-month pilot of True Outcomes: Weight Management with members using GLP-1 medications, participants achieved weight loss of up to 15%, and 90% took part in monthly virtual visits.

How it works

After enrolling in a True Outcomes program and completing a qualifying session with a True Rx dietitian or clinician, members receive an Instacart Health Fresh Funds code to use with a new or existing Instacart account. Employers choose a monthly amount of $50 or $100 per member, and the balance is refilled each month for up to six months while the member stays enrolled. Because funds are tied to program participation, employer dollars go to members who are actively engaging with their care team.

The program is designed to close the gap between a meal plan and a grocery cart, one of the most common barriers to weight loss. True Rx dietitians build meal plans and share recipes with members, who can then shop for the ingredients on Instacart using their Fresh Funds stipend. Dietitians use what members buy using Fresh Funds to guide follow-up conversations and reinforce progress.

In keeping with True Rx's transparent pricing, employers are only billed for the funds members actually use. Aggregate utilization and clinical outcomes are tracked and reported to employers to demonstrate program success.

"As a pharmacist-led PBM, we're guided by the science of what improves member health and what delivers the best outcomes for employers," said Adrienne Williams LaBorwit, CEO of True Rx Health Strategists. "Medication plays an essential role, and so does nutrition. We can give a member excellent dietary guidance, but that guidance is more valuable when we also help make it actionable. By connecting clinical support with Instacart Health Fresh Funds, we're giving employers a practical way to build food as medicine into the pharmacy benefit."

"Helping people put nutrition guidance into practice starts with making the food they need easier to access," said Sarah Mastrorocco, vice president and general manager of Health at Instacart. "Through Fresh Funds and our network of trusted grocers, we're helping True Rx members use employer-funded dollars to shop for nutritious foods that support their health goals, with the convenience of delivery to their door. Working with True Rx, we're giving employers a practical, scalable, and measurable way to engage and support their employees' health."

True Rx announced the partnership today during its True Conversations webinar, "The Pharmacy Benefit's Missing Ingredient: Lessons from Blue Zones on Lowering Chronic Disease Costs," featuring Blue Zones founder Dan Buettner. To watch the full conversation, visit truerx.com.

Instacart Fresh Funds will be available in January 2027 to True Rx employer clients with members enrolled in True Outcomes: Weight Management or True Outcomes: Diabetes Management. Employers and brokers interested in adding Instacart Fresh Funds can learn more at truerx.com.

About True Rx Health Strategists

True Rx Health Strategists is a pharmacy benefit manager for self-funded plans nationwide who refuse to accept the health care paradox: spending more on pharmacy benefits while employees get sicker. As Health Strategists, True Rx delivers transparent pricing and proactive, pharmacist-led solutions guided by clinical expertise, not financial incentives. Through health innovation, True Rx addresses America's biggest health challenges including diabetes, obesity, and mental health. True Rx delivers the True Experience by going the extra mile for every employer and every patient with personalized support and exceptional care. True Rx is an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Company. Learn more at truerx.com.

About Instacart

Instacart is a leading grocery technology company that partners with more than 2,200 retail banners – representing nearly 100,000 stores – to transform how people shop for the groceries they need from the retailers they trust, while creating flexible earning opportunities for shoppers. Through the Instacart Marketplace, Instacart Enterprise platform, and Instacart Ads ecosystem, the company powers ecommerce, fulfillment, in-store technology, AI offerings, and advertising for partners. For more information, visit www.instacart.com/company. Maplebear Inc. is the registered corporate name of Instacart.

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The Inner Circle acknowledges Amy Salanty, MSN, RN, PMHNP-BC as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Amy Salanty, MSN, RN, PMHNP-BC is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member for her contributions to Psychiatric Mental Health and Patient Centered Care.

Amy Salanty, MSN, RN, PMHNP-BC, is an accomplished psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and owner of Purple Elephant Psychiatry & Wellness, bringing 27 years of nursing experience in critical care, trauma, and behavioral health. Throughout her career, she has remained dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized care while addressing the connection between physical and mental health.

Through Purple Elephant Psychiatry & Wellness, Ms. Salanty provides telehealth psychiatric services to patients ages six and older, with particular emphasis on geriatric care, ADHD, depression, and medication management. Her approach incorporates limited psychotherapy, patient education, and flexible scheduling when appropriate. She also gained outpatient psychiatric experience at Blue Umbrella Psychiatry in Davie, Florida, where she trained and practiced under the supervision of Dr. Eric Robbins beginning in January 2025.

Before entering psychiatric practice, Ms. Salanty established an extensive career in medical and surgical intensive care nursing. She served at AdventHealth Daytona, Holmes Regional Medical Center, Parrish Medical Center, and other healthcare facilities. At Wuesthoff Medical Center, she held the position of night shift assistant manager for a 12 bed medical intensive care unit, responding to emergency codes and trauma cases. Among her notable accomplishments was successfully resuscitating and stabilizing a critically ill patient while providing compassionate support to the patient's family.

Ms. Salanty earned her Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from Wilkes University in 2025 and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Georgia Southern University. She is a Registered Nurse and Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

Her professional affiliations include the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, American Psychiatric Nurses Association, American Nurses Association, and Florida Nurses Association. She also volunteers with the American Red Cross in Disaster Health Services and Disaster Mental Health Services, as well as with Give an Hour. In 2026, she was selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who.

Outside of her professional responsibilities, Ms. Salanty enjoys spending time with her husband of eight years, Dave Salanty, a 21 year U.S. Navy veteran, and their blended family of four children, Kyle and Aidon Tolbert and Macey and Gabriel Salanty. Their family also includes two grandchildren through her stepdaughter. Her interests include traveling, reading, knitting, dancing, and attending local band performances.

Looking ahead, Ms. Salanty plans to pursue an adult geriatric nurse practitioner degree, obtain additional state licenses, and expand Purple Elephant Psychiatry & Wellness to provide integrated medical and psychiatric care for older adults. Guided by empathy, flexibility, and a commitment to holistic, patient centered treatment, she remains dedicated to improving access to compassionate mental healthcare while supporting the overall well being of patients and their families.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-salanty-515a013a0/

Contact: Katherine Green, 516-825-5634, [email protected]

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Mopar at SEMA 2026: Shifting West Hall Into High Gear

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mopar is heading to a new home at the 2026 SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) Show, bringing plenty of passion, performance and personalization along for the ride. See what's waiting in the West Hall, booth 59119 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Nov. 3-6.

Mopar

Mopar is the global name for Stellantis genuine parts and authentic accessories.

A simple combination of the words MOtor and PARts, Mopar offers exceptional service, parts and customer-care. Created in 1937 as the name of a line of antifreeze products and celebrating 90 years in 2027, Mopar supports vehicle owners worldwide with decades of expertise in customer care, service, parts, accessories and performance.

Mopar made its mark in the 1960s during the muscle-car era with performance parts to enhance speed and handling for both on-road and racing use. Later, Mopar expanded to include technical service and customer support, and today integrates service, parts and customer-care operations in order to enhance customer and dealer support worldwide.

For more information regarding Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), please visit www.stellantis.com.

Follow Mopar and company news and video on:

Media website: media.stellantisnorthamerica.com

Mopar brand: www.mopar.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/mopar

Instagram: www.instagram.com/officialmopar

X: @OfficialMOPAR

YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/mopar or www.youtube.com/StellantisNA

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XGIMI's AURA 3 Series Achieves Record-Breaking Kickstarter Launch, Hits $10M in 2 Hours and Surpasses $15M in 23 Hours

XGIMI's latest ultra-short-throw laser TV lineup combines advanced picture technology, true 4K 120Hz support, and flexible screen options for a premium home entertainment experience.

NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- XGIMI, a global leader in premium smart projection and home entertainment, today announced that its AURA 3 Series has surpassed $15 million in pledges within 23 hours of launching on Kickstarter on October 20. The campaign reached $10 million in just two hours, setting a new Kickstarter record for the fastest campaign to reach this funding milestone.

Since launch, the campaign has attracted more than 5,800 backers worldwide, signaling strong early demand for the AURA 3 Series and its vision for next-generation home entertainment. Combining ultra-short-throw projection, advanced picture technology, and true 4K 120Hz support, the lineup brings cinema-scale viewing and immersive gaming into the modern living room.

"Reaching this milestone on Kickstarter in such a short time is a strong sign of the excitement around the AURA 3 Series," said Apollo Zhong, Founder and CEO of XGIMI. "We're grateful for the support from backers around the world and look forward to bringing the AURA 3 Series into more homes."

Building on the reception of its TITAN Noir Series, XGIMI is bringing its Dynamic Dual Iris technology to the ultra-short-throw category for the first time. Originally introduced in the TITAN Noir lineup, the technology dynamically adjusts light output to enhance contrast and deepen black levels, helping reveal greater depth and detail in dark scenes. Its introduction to the AURA 3 Series brings this approach to picture performance to a new form factor, offering home cinema enthusiasts another way to experience premium projection in their living spaces.

The AURA 3 Series also advances motion performance in ultra-short-throw projection through Texas Instruments' dual DLPC controller architecture, enabling true 4K 120Hz support. This combination delivers detailed 4K visuals and smoother motion, enhancing the viewing experience across movies, sports, and high-frame-rate gaming. With these advancements, XGIMI continues to push the boundaries of ultra-short-throw projection, bringing high-resolution imagery and fluid motion together for immersive big-screen entertainment.

The AURA 3 Series Kickstarter campaign runs through December 4, 2026, giving backers a limited-time opportunity to save on XGIMI's latest ultra-short-throw laser TVs. The AURA 3 Pro is available for $2,199 (MSRP $3,999), while the flagship AURA 3 Max starts at $2,399 (MSRP $4,999), offering savings of up to $2,600 on the projector alone. Backers can also choose exclusive bundles pairing the projectors with premium screens to create a complete big-screen entertainment setup.

Available bundles include:

- AURA 3 Max + 120" XGIMI Ascend UST: $4,999 (MSRP $8,998)

- AURA 3 Max + 100" XGIMI Ascend UST: $4,299 (MSRP $7,998)

- AURA 3 Max + 120" Fresnel ALR Screen: $3,699 (MSRP $6,998)

- AURA 3 Max + 120" Spectra Vantage ALR Screen*: $3,999 (MSRP $7,498)

- AURA 3 Max + 140"/150" Fresnel ALR Screen: $5,799 (MSRP $9,998)

* Previously listed as the 120" Black Grid ALR Screen. The name has been updated to 120" Spectra Vantage ALR Screen; pricing remains unchanged.

Additional screen options and a motorized cabinet for ultra-short-throw projectors are also available as add-ons, giving backers more flexibility to customize their setups.

Projector shipments are expected to begin in December 2026, followed by fixed ALR screens in January 2027 and XGIMI Ascend floor-rising screens in February 2027.

To learn more and explore the available bundles, visit the official XGIMI AURA 3 Series Kickstarter page.

About XGIMI

Since 2013, the state-of-the-art XGIMI projectors have helped countless people worldwide to create genuinely immersive audio-visual experiences. Working with reputable partners like Google, Harman Kardon, and Texas Instruments, XGIMI builds all-in-one entertainment devices, perfected due to their user-oriented philosophy. Through industry-leading innovation, streamlined setups, and unique designs, XGIMI always strives to develop the best home and portable projectors for everyone to enjoy. XGIMI is also expanding their expertise into commercial projector technology to bring immersive experiences to more spaces. Learn more at XGIMI Projector Technology.

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MISSION VIEJO, Calif., Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TeamLogic IT, a national provider of managed IT services and technology support, celebrated the achievements of its franchise network at the company's annual Owners Summit and Vendor Show, held October 5-8, 2026. The event brought together TeamLogic IT franchisees, vendors and partners for a week of learning, collaboration and connection, culminating in the recognition of the network's top-performing franchisees.

"One of the things that makes TeamLogic IT so special is the strength of our franchisee community. Our TeamLogic IT franchise owners represent the very best of the managed services industry," says Richard Lowe, president and CEO of TeamLogic, LLC. "Owners Summit gives us the opportunity to come together, exchange ideas and celebrate what we've accomplished as a network. Recognizing our top-performing owners is always a highlight. Their leadership and commitment to delivering high-quality technology solutions are helping drive our network forward and strengthen the TeamLogic IT brand nationwide."

The sold-out vendor exhibition featured more than 70 leading companies in the technology industry, including Pax 8, the conference's signature sponsor, Bitdefender, Blackpoint, Cytracom, Sophos, Kaseya, N-able, NinjaOne, Proofpoint, Rewst, Slide and more.

At a closing ceremony, the following awards were presented:

- Franchisee of the Year: Arti Dutt – West Northridge, CA

- Rookie of the Year: Reese Verschelde and Corey Gisondi – Bryn Mawr, PA

- Technician of the Year: Federico Hansen – N. Palm Beach, FL

- VIP (Volume Increase Percentage)

- Larry Anderson and Tony Anderson – Montgomery, AL

- Steve Anderson – Johns Creek, GA

- Top 15 (Based on 2025 sales)

- Jim Hackett and Andrew Hackett – Woburn, MA

- Todd & Linda Harrell – Morris Plains, NJ

- Todd & Ruth Tolly – Santa Rosa, CA

- Paul Behrman & Nadia Pukhova – Lake Forest, CA

- Cory & Kathleen Boxall – Ashburn, VA

- Rob Fallows & Chris Kasten – Phoenix, AZ

- Kirk Gramoll and John Halama – Germantown, WI

- Cindy McPike, Cameron Nelson, and Jacob Harrington – Salem, OR

- Bob Roloff – Ft. Myers, FL

- Dwight & Allison Blankenship – Columbus, OH

- Rick Higgins – Dunwoody, GA

- Dan & Becky Thomas – Durham, NC

- Scott Daniels – Naples, FL

- Eric Summers – Des Moines, IA

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The partnership brings Egnyte's secure content platform and Mili's AI agents together, so advice firms can deliver more comprehensive, personalized advice at scale.

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mili, an AI platform for wealth management firms, and Egnyte, a leader in secure content collaboration, intelligence, and governance, today announced a partnership that brings Mili's AI agents to client documents in Egnyte. Advisors work from a file or a whole client folder alongside data from the firm's CRM, portfolio and planning systems, under each advisor's Egnyte permissions.

Kitces Research finds that reviewing client documents is the most common way advisors use AI. Its productivity research puts a new financial plan at 15 to 40 hours of team time.

Advisors use Mili's agents to model the tax cost of moving a client's accounts into the firm's strategy, weigh a rebalance against unrealized gains, summarize a bonus agreement and build a financial snapshot from a statement. The agents link answers to their sources and flag what an analysis may still need.

David Ringler, Managing Director at Onyx Bridge Wealth Group ($1.6B+ AUM), said, "Egnyte and Mili are two valuable pieces of technology in our stack, and bringing them together has changed how our practice runs. Mili's meeting prep and planning agents have become significantly better with Egnyte data behind them."

Chirag Gandhi, Co-Founder and CEO of Mili, said, "How many clients an advice firm can serve well has long been capped. It is set by the work of understanding each client's financial life. Agentic AI is changing that, helping advice firms uplift client capacity by accelerating the delivery of high-quality advice."

Kyle Blair, Director of Global Financial Services at Egnyte, said, "Egnyte helps financial services firms accelerate critical business operations by turning document-heavy tasks into faster, connected, and revenue-generating workflows. Our partnership enables Mili's AI agents to securely access and work on customer data within Egnyte for better business outcomes."

The integration is live for mutual customers. Building on Mili's work with hundreds of advice firms, it aims to put a firm's full client knowledge into its advice.

About Egnyte

Egnyte is a leader in secure content collaboration, intelligence, and governance, trusted by more than 23,000 customers to increase employee productivity, drive operational efficiencies, and secure mission-critical content. Egnyte's AI-powered platform empowers organizations to create, share, and protect their information at scale, with specialized solutions designed to meet the unique needs of organizations in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC), financial services, life sciences, and other industries. For more information, visit www.egnyte.com.

About Mili

Mili is an AI platform for wealth management firms. Its specialized agents automate advisor workflows across meetings, prospecting, onboarding, planning, data management, document intelligence, and compliance. Mili is SOC 2 certified, ISO 27001 compliant, and works with RIAs and broker-dealers managing $250B+ in client assets. Learn more at getmili.ai.

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