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Droplox has announced the completion of the final stage of its trademark registration process and is preparing to launch a new online platform that combines e-commerce technologies, auction-based trading, and algorithmic sales analytics.

Following the completion of the registration procedures, the team will move into the active rollout phase. Droplox is being developed as a comprehensive digital trading platform that enables users to participate directly in global product auctions while also utilizing automated tools designed to support end-to-end sales management.

The platform integrates artificial intelligence and analytical modules intended to support data-driven decision-making. These tools allow users to identify potentially profitable product niches, monitor current market trends, and optimize purchasing and sales strategies across multiple distribution channels.

Droplox is built around a fully digital interaction model. Unlike traditional approaches that rely on physical offices and in-person meetings, all user onboarding, communication, and operational processes are conducted within an online environment.

A core element of the platform is its subscription-based service model. Instead of standard commission structures or fixed transaction fees, users gain access to the platform’s functionality through an online subscription. The subscription includes access to:

• Analytical tools for identifying product niches and market categories
• An integrated system supporting both physical and online sales through a network of affiliated partners
• Auction-based mechanisms for product promotion and sales execution
• Internal logistics coordination and order-tracking services.

The platform launch is scheduled for the coming months. After the initial release, Droplox plans to expand cooperation with international suppliers and gradually offer beta access to early users.

About Droplox

Droplox is a digital commerce company focused on developing integrated solutions for online trading, auction-based sales, and data-driven sales management. The company is building a unified digital ecosystem that brings together e-commerce tools, analytical technologies, and automated operational processes. The Droplox platform is designed to support users engaged in product sourcing, resale, and distribution by providing access to analytical insights, auction trading mechanisms, and coordinated logistics solutions. By combining automation with optional manual control, the platform is intended to accommodate a wide range of trading strategies and business models. Operating entirely online, Droplox emphasizes scalability, operational transparency, and accessibility for users across international markets. The platform is currently in the launch preparation phase and continues to develop partnerships with suppliers and service providers to expand its capabilities. For more information, visit droplox.com.

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Derek Anderson
support@droplox.com
+1 512-555-0193

Hotwire Pro Services launched a nationwide initiative to speed the U.S. shift to low-GWP refrigerants and high-efficiency HVAC systems in line with the AIM Act. 

Through a mix of refrigerant modernization, workforce training, and artificial intelligence integration, the company is helping organizations meet environmental standards while improving long-term system performance.

Advancing the Shift to Sustainable Refrigerants

The initiative centers on the adoption of R-454B and hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) blends, which replace older refrigerants with significantly lower global warming potential. These alternatives maintain reliability and performance while cutting emissions.

Engineers and technicians are trained to manage system transitions safely and efficiently, ensuring compliance with EPA guidelines and regulations. Each retrofit incorporates detailed energy modeling to maximize efficiency and minimize environmental impact.

“Compliance is no longer just a requirement, it’s an opportunity to modernize,” said Kostiantyn Mudryk, founder of Hotwire Pro Services. “Our mission is to make environmental progress practical for every facility, from small businesses to federal installations.”

Expanding Green Training and Workforce Readiness

To support this refrigerant shift, the company is expanding green HVAC/R certification and sustainability training programs across the United States. The programs focus on responsible refrigerant handling, leak prevention, and data-driven system optimization.

By investing in education, it aims to equip technicians with the skills needed to service next-generation HVAC systems. The initiative also helps local contractors and maintenance teams stay ahead of new federal standards, strengthening the U.S. clean-energy workforce.

Enabling ESG Transparency for Clients

Organizations are under growing pressure to track and report sustainability performance. To address this, the company is integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) tracking tools into its service framework. These tools record refrigerant types, system performance, and energy savings to support both internal and public sustainability reporting.

“Environmental responsibility and operational efficiency should work together,” Mudryk said. “With accurate data, clients can show measurable progress without adding administrative burden.”

Introducing AI-Powered Energy Planning

Supporting its environmental goals is a new AI-driven automation and modeling platform designed to transform how HVAC and energy projects are planned. The system allows facility managers and engineers to input details about their buildings and receive data-backed insights within minutes.

The platform will:

• Generate accurate project estimates automatically
• Build interactive 3D models for commercial, residential, and public-sector buildings
• Run real-time cost and efficiency analyses
• Display dashboards showing projected savings and carbon reductions

This technology helps users compare HVAC options side by side, visualize energy outcomes, and identify the most efficient and sustainable solutions. By merging automation with analytics, the tool enables faster decision-making and consistent results across large-scale projects.

Supporting U.S. Energy and Climate Policy

The company’s combined refrigerant and AI initiatives reinforce national energy and climate programs by reducing emissions and improving building efficiency. These actions align with the EB2-NIW framework, which prioritizes technologies that deliver both environmental and economic benefits to the nation.

By promoting energy-smart engineering and transparent data reporting, it demonstrates how private-sector innovation can complement federal clean-energy policy. “Every system we improve helps move the country closer to its climate goals,” Mudryk said.

Building the Future of Energy-Smart Infrastructure

Looking ahead, the company plans to evolve its AI platform into a comprehensive energy management portal capable of predictive maintenance and real-time system monitoring. Future updates will integrate with smart building technologies, enabling continuous optimization of energy performance.

It is also expanding collaborations with government agencies, sustainability programs, and major equipment manufacturers to scale innovation across industries. These partnerships aim to create consistent standards for efficiency, transparency, and environmental responsibility nationwide.

The initiative reflects a broader commitment to combining data intelligence, regulatory compliance, and sustainable engineering to build a cleaner, smarter, and more resilient energy future for the United States.

About Hotwire Pro Services

Hotwire Pro Services is a Washington-based HVAC and energy solutions company specializing in sustainable system design, installation, and automation. The company delivers high-performance, environmentally responsible solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial clients. For more information, visit hotwirerepair.com.

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Kostiantyn Mudryk
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Moye Law Firm announced this week that founding partner Will Moye recently authored a feature article for Texas Lawyer magazine titled "The Hidden Defendant: Why Your Motor Vehicle Accident May Be a Product Liability Case.” The article provides a comprehensive framework for recognizing when a standard motor vehicle accident may involve a design, manufacturing, or marketing defect under Texas law.

In the article, Moye outlines why attorneys should look beyond visible property damage when assessing injury causation and potential claims. He explains how crash pulse dynamics, restraint-system interactions, and injury thresholds often reveal “hidden” mechanisms of harm that are not immediately apparent from photographs or repair estimates.

"The failure to investigate potential product liability claims represents a missed opportunity for potential client recovery. Every motor vehicle accident case deserves at least some evaluation for potential design, manufacturing, or marketing defects that may have played a role in the incident or injuries," Moye said.

Moye’s article gives practitioners a detailed roadmap for evaluating potential product liability issues, including:

• How Texas law defines design, manufacturing, and marketing defects under Chapter 82 of the Civil Practice and Remedies Code
• When a vehicle’s crashworthiness or restraint systems may have exacerbated injuries
• Why immediate evidence preservation is critical before insurers salvage damaged vehicles
• What experts should be retained in the first 72 hours, from accident reconstructionists to automotive engineers and biomechanical professionals
• How emerging technologies such as driver-assist systems and keyless ignition systems introduce new categories of defects

The article also emphasizes a time-sensitive warning: without swift preservation of the vehicle and its components, crucial evidence may disappear within days.

"The cases are won and lost based on the timing of incident investigation. The most compelling reason for immediate investigation lies in the perishable nature of critical evidence. Insurance companies routinely 'salvage' or 'scrap' vehicles involved in incidents, often within days of the accident," Moye said.

Moye regularly represents clients in catastrophic-injury and complex-litigation matters across Texas, with a focus on cases involving automotive design and manufacturing defects. His work includes crashworthiness claims, restraint-system failures, tire and airbag defects, vehicle stability issues, and emerging-technology failures.

The full article is available on Texas Lawyer.

For more information about the Moye Law Firm or to request an interview with Will Moye, please visit moyelawfirm.com.

Q&A: Understanding Hidden Product Liability in Motor Vehicle Accident Cases

Q1: Why is “property damage” not always a reliable indicator of injury causation?

Property damage photographs do not capture crash pulse dynamics, occupant kinematics, restraint-system performance, or injury thresholds. Low-visible damage crashes can still involve high-energy forces that cause serious injuries, especially in side impacts, rollovers, and offset collisions.

Q2: What types of automotive defects may turn a negligence case into a product liability case?

Defects may include roof-crush failures, side-impact protection issues, seatbelt malfunctions, airbag failures, fuel-system defects, tire failures, and instability or handling problems. Emerging technologies such as driver-assist systems and keyless ignition systems also create new categories of potential defects.

Q3: What legal standards govern automotive design defect claims in Texas?

Texas follows Section 402A of the Restatement (Second) of Torts and requires proof of a defective product, an unchanged condition, an unreasonably dangerous design, and causation. Claimants must also show a safer alternative design under CPRC §82.005 and overcome any FMVSS compliance presumption under CPRC §82.008.

Q4: What is the difference between design, manufacturing, and marketing defects?

Design defects challenge the engineering blueprint and require proof of a safer alternative design. Manufacturing defects allege the product deviated from its intended specifications. Marketing defects involve inadequate warnings or instructions about known or foreseeable risks.

Q5: Why is immediate evidence preservation critical in automotive defect cases?

Vehicles involved in crashes are often salvaged or destroyed within days, eliminating the physical evidence needed to prove a defect. Without the actual product, pursuing a defect claim is extremely difficult. Attorneys should request indoor storage, preserve components, and document the scene immediately.

Q6: What experts should attorneys retain when investigating a potential product liability claim?

Accident reconstruction engineers, automotive engineers, and biomechanical experts provide essential analysis on crash forces, design failures, occupant motion, and causation. Early expert involvement often determines the viability of the claim.

Q7: What is “crashworthiness” and why does it matter?

Crashworthiness refers to a vehicle’s ability to protect occupants once a crash occurs. Failures in roof strength, side-impact protection, restraint systems, or structural integrity can significantly worsen injuries even when another driver caused the collision.

Q8: Can emerging vehicle technology create new forms of liability?

Yes. Driver-assist systems, lane-keeping technology, automated braking, and keyless ignition systems can fail or behave unpredictably. These failures may contribute to collisions or enhance injury severity, creating viable product liability claims.

Q9: What is the key takeaway for attorneys handling motor vehicle accident cases?

Every case, regardless of property damage, should be screened for potential product defects. Identifying a hidden defect can dramatically increase case value and secure full compensation for the client.

About Moye Law Firm

Moye Law Firm is a Houston-based personal injury law firm led by trial lawyer Will Moye. The firm represents plaintiffs in high-stakes cases involving refinery and plant explosions, 18-wheeler and trucking accidents, catastrophic injury, workplace negligence, and wrongful death litigation.

Moye began his career defending Fortune 500 companies and insurers at an Am Law 200 firm before moving to plaintiffs’ work, where he leverages insider defense knowledge to secure significant results for injured clients. He has trained industry leaders at Lloyd’s of London on high-exposure claims and now applies that experience to fighting for victims in Texas courtrooms.

Recent firm news includes:

• Jury Awards $37.9M to Residents Affected by Watson Grinding Explosion
• Houston Attorneys Oppose Bill Capping “Nuclear” Verdicts

For more information, visit moyefirm.com.

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Amanda Orr
amanda@orrstrategygroup.com

The Global Kratom Coalition today expressed support to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine for directing the Ohio Board of Pharmacy to move forward with an emergency rule designating concentrated synthetic 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and other synthetic compounds and products as illegal controlled substances, while preserving adult access to safe, natural kratom leaf products.

Concentrated synthetic 7-OH products are of significant public-health concern in Ohio, with Illicit manufacturers producing high-concentration synthetic isolates and marketing them as pills, powders, gummies, and capsules — formulations that researchers warn can be up to 13 times more potent than morphine. 

“In this first instance, Ohio is distinguishing between a traditional botanical product and a new class of lab-engineered opioids designed to evade regulation,” said Matthew Lowe, executive director of the Global Kratom Coalition. “These concentrated synthetic 7-OH products are not supplements. They are potent, opioid-like drugs that pose real risks of dependence, respiratory depression, and overdose.”

Ohio’s move follows a recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommendation urging federal scheduling of concentrated synthetic 7-OH opioid products under the Controlled Substances Act. Federal officials have repeatedly emphasized that these enforcement actions are not directed at natural kratom leaf, but rather at chemically altered derivatives designed to bypass existing drug laws. Consumers can access a comprehensive database of concentrated synthetic 7-OH opioid products at the QR code below.

GKC appreciates Gov. DeWine’s decision to immediately address synthetic, lab-engineered kratom compounds through emergency action. At the same time, GKC will actively and constructively engage in the upcoming rulemaking process to ensure Ohio’s approach protects public health, follows the science and does not eliminate access to responsibly manufactured, natural kratom leaf products.

About Global Kratom Coalition

The Global Kratom Coalition is an alliance of natural kratom consumers, experts, and industry leaders dedicated to protecting access to natural leaf kratom while advancing scientific research, driving consumer education, and developing robust regulations to protect consumers. For more information, visit globalkratomcoalition.org.

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Binghatti is proud to announce a landmark achievement in the region’s luxury real estate sector with the sale of the most expensive penthouse in Dubai and the Middle East, valued at AED 550 million, at the iconic Bugatti Residences by Binghatti.

The historic transaction was concluded by Binghatti’s Chief Sales Officer Abdullah Binghatti, setting a new world record for Dubai’s real estate market and achieves the highest price per square foot ever recorded in Business Bay, reaching AED 11,650 per sq. ft.

Commenting on the achievement, Chairman Muhammad Binghatti states “Year to date, we have achieved the number-one position in Dubai’s real estate market, with more than 14,000 units sold, surpassing both public and private peers. As Dubai’s fastest-growing real estate player, Binghatti has now risen into the top three developers in the city, commanding a significant share of the market according to the latest Dubai Land Department figures. These results reflect the strength of our strategy and the trust our clients place in our vision.”

Spanning an extraordinary 47,200 sq. ft., this ultra-exclusive residence stands as a testament to the unmatched demand for Bugatti Residences by Binghatti, the world’s first Bugatti-branded residential development.

The development has already become home to several global icons, with football superstar Neymar Jr., Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, and international footballer Aymeric Laporte among those who have purchased residences within the project.

Crafted for the world’s most discerning high-net-worth individuals, Bugatti Residences blends the elegance of French art de vivre with the energy of Dubai’s metropolitan core. Located in the heart of Business Bay, the development offers unparalleled access to the city’s major landmarks and business hubs, making it a preferred destination for global elites seeking prestige, security, and elevated living.

With its ultra-luxury homes, signature Sky Mansion penthouses, and world-first features, including exceptional privacy and bespoke amenities, Bugatti Residences continues to define the uppermost tier of Dubai’s luxury property landscape.

This record-breaking sale further reinforces Dubai’s position as a global capital for luxury real estate and highlights Binghatti’s ongoing commitment to delivering architectural icons that push the boundaries of innovation and exclusivity.

Karaca, the well-established global home and lifestyle brand, has opened a pop-up at Future Stores, The London Store on Oxford Street, one of Europe’s most visited retail destinations. Located at 95 Oxford Street and open from 11–31 December, the space presents Karaca’s high-quality homeware, cookware, tableware, and small kitchen appliances in a short-term “phygital” format for UK and international shoppers.

Hosted inside Future Stores, The London Store, the pop-up is part of Karaca’s strategy to strengthen its presence in the United Kingdom through a combination of permanent stores, pop-up concepts, and a dedicated UK e-commerce platform. Karaca already operates stores at Tottenham Hale Retail Park and Westfield London, and is preparing to open a new store in Birmingham as the next step in its UK retail expansion.

“At Karaca, we have always believed that great brands do not grow only by getting bigger, they grow by leading with courage,” said Ömer Barbaros Yiş, General Manager of Karaca Global. “Our vision is to become one of the top three names in our sector worldwide, and that can only happen if we prove ourselves in the world’s most advanced and demanding markets. The United Kingdom has a very special place in that journey. Our online presence and our Westfield and Tottenham Hale Retail Park stores were just the beginning.”

“Competing in a market shaped for decades by strong, established brands takes more than offering similar products. It takes courage to question what is ordinary and to bring to life what others have not yet imagined. With this Oxford Street store inside Future Stores, we are meeting customers in one of the most visible shopping streets in the world and sharing the way Karaca approaches design, materials, and everyday life,” Yiş added.

Karaca Oxford Street pop-up at Future Stores is a key step in the UK and European strategy

The Karaca Oxford Street pop-up at Future Stores is positioned as a pilot for the brand’s wider UK and European growth plans. Founded in Istanbul in 1973, Karaca serves millions of customers with tableware, cookware, kitchenware, home textiles, and small household appliances in markets across Europe and beyond.

The United Kingdom is one of the central markets in Karaca’s European strategy. English consumers’ focus on quality, long-lasting materials, and strong design aligns with Karaca’s product portfolio, which ranges from premium dinner sets and cutlery to non-stick cookware and design-led small kitchen appliances.

By appearing on Oxford Street, Karaca aims to increase brand awareness, build direct contact with UK consumers, and test a format that can later be adapted to other major European cities. The pop-up complements Karaca’s existing stores in Tottenham Hale Retail Park and Westfield London, as well as upcoming openings in cities such as Birmingham and in Germany, including Munich and Stuttgart.

Phygital design at Future Stores, The London Store for Karaca, built around technologically innovative signature collections

The design of the Karaca pop-up at Future Stores, The London Store, brings Karaca’s global brand world to London with a modern and welcoming atmosphere. The layout is organised around the brand’s leading collections and product stories:

• Fine Pearl Collection: A dinnerware collection made with real pearls, presented in a premium and refined area with lighting that highlights its natural elegance.
• Swiss Crystal Cookware: Pots and pans engineered with a Swiss crystal–reinforced non-stick surface, displayed in a way that underlines performance and everyday ease of use.
• Plasma Steel Cookware: Stainless-steel cookware engineered with advanced plasma technology for a durable; non-stick, non-burning performance and a professional kitchen feel.
• 316+ Cutlery: A premium cutlery collection crafted from 316+ stainless steel, offering superior quality, longevity, and an elevated dining experience.
• Hatır Perfetto Coffee Machine: Karaca’s Hatır Perfetto, the world’s first coffee machine to prepare both Turkish coffee and espresso, leads the small appliances range.

The store also highlights other innovative, award-winning electrical products that reflect Karaca’s commitment to design and technology.

Digital screens and content points support the Karaca Oxford Street pop-up at Future Stores by giving visitors clear information about each collection and guiding them through a journey from tableware to cookware and from coffee ritual to festive gifting.

Karaca at Future Stores London: Coffee-led, inclusive retail experience

At the centre of Karaca’s pop-up at Future Stores London is a coffee experience corner, reflecting a broader retail shift towards spaces that combine store, showroom, and café.

In this area, visitors can see Turkish coffee and espresso prepared on the Hatır Perfetto and other Karaca coffee and tea machines, and experience how Karaca products fit into daily rituals at home. The coffee bar is run by a team of baristas who are deaf or hard of hearing, offering an inclusive hospitality experience and drawing attention to accessibility in both retail and foodservice.

Gamified journeys, accessed via mobile and in-store touchpoints, guide visitors through the different Karaca product zones in the Karaca Oxford Street pop-up at Future Stores, with small rewards and surprises along the way. Guests are encouraged to touch, compare and test materials, from pearl-enhanced porcelain to non-stick surfaces, before making a purchase.

During the year-end shopping period, seasonal gifting activations and special offers add a festive layer to the Karaca experience at Future Stores, The London Store, supporting trial across multiple categories.

Karaca’s pop-up at Future Stores as part of a long-term retail vision

The Karaca Oxford Street pop-up at Future Stores supports a long-term retail vision in which Karaca meets consumers in different formats, from permanent stores to temporary spaces and online channels, while keeping a consistent brand world.

“Oxford Street is not just a high-traffic location; it is a place where brands show how they belong on the global stage,” Yiş said. “With the Karaca pop-up at Future Stores London, we are bringing our table culture, kitchen collections, and coffee rituals to one of the world’s most recognisable streets and taking another clear step in our European journey.”

About Karaca

Founded in Istanbul in 1973, Karaca is a homeware and lifestyle brand offering a wide range of products from dinnerware, cookware, and kitchenware to small kitchen appliances, textiles, and home décor. Karaca serves customers in multiple countries through its retail stores, sales points, and online platforms, combining design, quality, and accessible premium positioning to help people enjoy their homes more. For more information, visit www.karaca.co.uk or follow the brand on Instagram at @karacaunitedkingdom.

Geely Auto Group today unveiled the Geely Safety Centre, now the world’s largest and most advanced automotive safety testing facility. The safety center spans an area of 45,000 m², with an initial investment of over 2 billion RMB, enabling Geely to accelerate the innovation of safety technologies and elevate global safety benchmarks. Highlights include:

• New Geely Safety Centre sets five new Guinness World Records for size, scope and capability 
• Geely Safety Centre offers fully capability for new tests for the electrified and intelligent vehicle era
• Cybersecurity, data privacy protection, health, and environmental protection included in Geely’s new concept of Comprehensive Safety
• Geely Safety Centre becomes new platform for collaboration with global partners on safety technologies and standards

The Geely Safety Centre covers the full spectrum of global safety testing, from high-speed crash tests and pedestrian protection to active safety simulations, battery and new energy powertrain safety, cybersecurity, and health-related safety evaluations. Going beyond just the standard vehicle and occupant safety tests, the new centre has been built to support Geely’s “comprehensive safety” for the intelligent vehicle era. The centre comes with new capabilities such as cybersecurity testing to meet CNAS-certified standards, multiple attack vectors, and evaluation for chips, firmware, data transmission and encryption, OTA updates, vehicle sensors and controllers, etc. Safety for Geely goes beyond just products and vehicles, human and environmental health is also an important aspect of safety which the centre can test for. Geely’s Safety Centre’s “Golden Nose” team focus on testing for volatile materials and odors, detection of harmful substances, and ensuring products meet a “zero harmful gas/odor” standard.

The new Safety Centre has also set five world records, including: the largest (81,930.745 m²) automotive safety laboratory, the longest (293.39 meters) indoor car crash test track, the largest (28,536.224 m²) altitude-climate adjustable (snow/rain/solar radiation simulation) wind tunnel (250km/h max wind speed) facility for car testing, the largest (12,709.293 m²) arbitrary-angle (0-180°) car crash test zone, and the most tests (27 types) available in an automaker safety test laboratory.

The new Safety Centre brings together global best practices in automotive safety development, combining insights from international safety leaders with Geely’s own rapidly advancing R&D capabilities to push safety performance beyond regulatory requirements. The centre also strengthens Geely’s collaboration with institutions such as CATARC and Tsinghua University, including the joint release of the White Paper on the Development of Intelligent Vehicle Safety. Together, these efforts reinforce Geely’s commitment to drive the next wave of safety innovation and raising industry benchmarks in the intelligent mobility era.

Over the past decade, Geely has invested more than 250 billion RMB into R&D, with safety as a core priority. The launch of the Geely Safety Centre represents the next step in that commitment, enabling Geely to deliver safer, smarter, and more sustainable mobility solutions for users around the world.

Jerry Gan, CEO of Geely Auto Group, said:

“Safety has always been Geely Auto Group’s top priority over the past 30 years. We’ve always aimed to exceed national and regional standards to set new benchmarks in safety, is a benefit to everyone in the industry and consumers globally. With the new Geely Safety Centre, we open a new chapter for safety in the age of intelligent vehicles.”

Li Chuanhai, Vice President of Geely Auto Group and Head of Geely Research Institute, said:

“The global electric and intelligent transformation of the automotive industry requires new and higher standards of safety in both physical and digital spheres. The new Geely Safety Centre supports and accelerates the innovation of safety together with the collaborative efforts of safety technology leaders in the world.”  

About Geely Auto Group

Geely Auto Group is a leading automobile manufacturer based in Hangzhou, China and was founded in 1997 as a subsidiary unit of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (ZGH). The Group manages several leading brands, including Geely Auto, Lynk & Co, and Zeekr. Geely Auto Group is also the global strategic partner of Malaysian national automaker PROTON. For more information, visit global.geely.com.

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Janet Chen
media@geely.com

The New York State Gaming Facility Location Board has recommended three new casinos in the biggest city in the U.S. for approval. The three newly proposed casinos would be located in two of the city’s boroughs — two in Queens and one in the Bronx. The casinos have been recommended for approval after it was determined they would create new jobs and generate billions in tax revenue. This move comes as gambling in the U.S. continues to expand rapidly.

All the numbers, from state revenues to the number of new operators entering the market, suggest that more and more Americans are showing interest in casino-style games. This trend isn’t showing any signs of slowing down, which is why lawmakers across the country now treat gambling as a sector with long-term growth potential.

It’s not just physical casinos that are seeing an increase in demand. Players are now commonly turning towards online platforms that allow them to play their favorite games through their smartphones and other devices. Online casinos are constantly evolving and now offer the same kind of experience people get in brick-and-mortar facilities. There are fast payout casinos, which allow players to withdraw their winnings quickly and enjoy smoother overall banking options. The gameplay itself is also improving, with live-dealer options and top-notch graphics becoming standard in many online casino games.

With interest in both online and offline channels growing, it’s not surprising that New York officials feel confident moving ahead with three major land-based projects. The city already attracts millions of tourists every year, and gambling can help boost that even further. Of course, all three casinos are expected to operate as full entertainment destinations rather than gaming halls only.

Two of the proposed casinos would be located in Queens. One of them would expand the current Resorts World facility at Aqueduct into a full-scale resort casino, complete with table games, hotel rooms, new dining spaces, and more event programming. Resorts World already draws steady traffic as a limited gaming venue through its slots parlor. Supporters believe that upgrading it into a full casino would allow it to compete directly with large regional resorts outside the state.

The second Queens project, backed by Hard Rock and the New York Mets owner Steve Cohen, would transform the area near Citi Field into a year-round entertainment hub, offering gaming, live shows, dining, and community events.

The third project, planned for the Bronx, would redevelop the former Ferry Point golf course site into a resort operated by Bally’s. The proposal includes a casino floor, hotels, restaurants, and performance venues, with developers saying the project could create thousands of construction and permanent jobs.

With the interest in gambling rising, state officials have emphasized that all three projects would have economic benefits for the city. The billions of dollars they would bring in tax revenue could potentially go toward public services, transportation upgrades, and other key citywide projects. Lawmakers have also noted that many New Yorkers currently head to neighboring states, mainly New Jersey and Connecticut, to visit casino facilities. Three new casinos in the Big Apple would keep that spending within the city while also offering residents closer options.

The board is also of the opinion that the city, due to its population and high tourist activity, can support having three full-scale casinos in close proximity.

The recommendations from the New York State Gaming Facility Location Board are a huge step forward, but the entire process isn’t finished just yet. The proposals will now head to the New York State Gaming Commission, which will review the financial details and community feedback before issuing final approvals. The exact timeline hasn’t been set, but it’s believed that the decisions may come sometime next year. If granted licenses, the developers could begin construction shortly after. The initial phases of opening the facilities would come before 2030.

If the Gaming Commission approves all three projects, New York City would join the ranks of major casino destinations in the U.S. As lawmakers have noted, the new casinos would also generate jobs and help support public services and some big infrastructure upgrades. In that sense, the projects aren’t just about adding new entertainment venues, but also about long-term investment in economic growth and community development.

Unusual Group, a collective of specialist agencies focused on helping founders build exit-ready businesses, today announced that its founder, Luke Tobin, has signed with Pan Macmillan to publish his first book on performance in high-pressure environments in the second quarter of next year. Aimed at anyone who wants to push to their next level in demanding situations, the book will draw on Tobin’s experience in fast-growth businesses and boardrooms and complements the support Unusual Group and Tobin Capital provide to founders.

Luke Tobin is a British entrepreneur, investor, and three-time-exited founder. He is best known for scaling Digital Ethos into one of the United Kingdom’s fastest-growing digital agencies before its multimillion-pound sale. Across his career, he has built and exited businesses with a combined exit value of more than £20 million. Through Unusual Group and Tobin Capital, he now focuses on helping founders build businesses that are both healthier to run and more attractive to buy. With content reaching tens of millions of people each month, Tobin has become one of the most-followed and trusted voices on business growth, leadership, and the realities of building companies that last. His straight-talking style and track record as a three-time exited founder have positioned him as a key figure for leaders who want practical insight rather than hype..

Performance in High-Pressure Environments

The forthcoming Pan Macmillan book marks Tobin’s first major publishing project and will distil lessons from his experience building and exiting multiple businesses, as well as his work with founders and leadership teams across the Unusual Group portfolio and wider network.

Rather than offering a step-by-step formula, the book will explore what happens to people when the stakes feel high, and what often separates those who stay stuck from those who keep progressing. It will examine how ambition, pressure, and opportunity collide in modern work and leadership, and what that means for anyone trying to move forward.

“Most people who want to achieve more in their work or business are already under a lot of pressure, whether that is from investors, clients, teams or their own expectations,” Tobin said. “This book is about helping them see that pressure more clearly and understand the patterns it creates, so they can keep moving towards what they want instead of being quietly held back by it.”

The book is intended for a broad readership of people responsible for results who want to move to the next level, including founders, executives, and senior operators across sectors.

A Challenging Landscape for Agencies and Services Businesses

The announcement comes at a time when Tobin believes the operating environment for agencies and other service businesses is becoming more complex.

On the surface, conditions for growth appear favourable. Capital is available, technology is more accessible than ever, and there are numerous playbooks for scaling. In practice, Tobin argues, many founders are feeling the strain.

Artificial intelligence and automation are transforming clients' expectations of agencies and professional services firms. Standardised tasks are easier to automate or outsource, which can push fees down while salaries, office costs, and compliance costs rise. Clients expect more value, faster delivery and clearer accountability. Many of the retainers that drive agency revenue were scoped for a different era.

Inside the business, founders are carrying a heavy mental and operational load. Many agencies are busy but not bankable. They show growth on a revenue chart, while the underlying margin remains thin and dependent on a handful of key clients or key people.

“I speak to founders who have built impressive revenue numbers yet feel further away from a real exit than ever,” Tobin said. “They have a job, not an asset. They have activity, not a system. And they are tired. You cannot spreadsheet your way out of a broken model.”

“There has never been more advice for founders, but very little of it comes from people who have actually built and sold businesses,” he added. “That is the gap we are trying to close.”

Connecting Capital, Infrastructure and Human Performance

After exiting his own businesses, Tobin found himself in regular conversations with founders who were wrestling with similar challenges: strong top-line growth but weak margins, overreliance on key individuals, and limited visibility into how to build a company buyers would value.

Unusual Group was created to address those issues. It is a collective of agency owners and operators who have built, scaled and exited businesses. The group focuses on three core areas: back-office infrastructure, practical growth support and peer learning between founders.

On the infrastructure side, Unusual Group helps agencies strengthen their finance, legal, technology and operational governance so they can withstand scrutiny from buyers and investors. On the growth side, it supports founders with pricing, new business systems, service design, productisation and the intelligent use of AI inside delivery teams. On the human side, it provides decision support and a network of peers who understand the pressures of agency leadership.

“Founders need people around them who understand their model and share what has really worked, not just theory,” Tobin said. “Our role is to bring capital, infrastructure and lived experience together so they can build businesses that are both resilient and valuable.”

Backing Mission-Led Founders Through Tobin Capital

Alongside Unusual Group sits Tobin Capital, Tobin’s investment vehicle for backing visionary, mission-led founders across sectors. Tobin Capital combines founder-friendly capital with operator insight, supporting businesses with proven momentum, clear differentiation and leaders committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation.

“We champion visionary founders who are driven by a distinct mission and dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation,” Tobin said. “The role of capital is not just to accelerate growth, but to help founders build something that lasts.”

Tobin noted that regardless of sector, the foundations of sustainable growth remain consistent. These include building for real profitability, creating repeatable operating systems, strengthening leadership depth early and protecting the decision quality of the founder as the business scales.

“A company cannot stay strong if the person leading it is burned out or paralysed by doubt,” he said. “Founders are often treated as if they are indestructible. In reality, they are usually the most fragile part of the system.”

Extending the Message Through Publishing

For Tobin, the forthcoming Pan Macmillan book is a way to extend the message he has been delivering in boardrooms and founder sessions to a wider audience.

“My work now is about helping founders and leaders build organisations that buyers want, without losing themselves along the way,” he said. “Publishing this book is one way to make that support available beyond the founders we work with directly.”

Unusual Group will continue to expand its collective of agencies and shared infrastructure, while Tobin Capital focuses on backing services businesses that want to combine ambitious growth with discipline and resilience. The book, scheduled for publication in the second quarter of next year, is intended to complement that work by offering readers a different way to think about performance in high-pressure environments and what is possible for them.

Founders and leaders can learn more at luketobin.com or explore partnership opportunities via unusualgroup.com.

Read more about Unusual Group: "From founder to exit partner: How Luke Tobin is backing the next generation of agency leaders"

About Unusual Group

Unusual Group is a collective of specialist agencies helping ambitious brands achieve sustainable, exit-ready growth. The group brings together creative, strategic and digital expertise under one ecosystem, providing investment, shared infrastructure and strategic support to agency founders. Founded by Luke Tobin, Unusual Group continues to expand across the UK and Europe, building a network of high-growth agencies that combine human-led innovation with commercial discipline. To learn more, visit unusualgroup.com.

Green Energy Origin (GEO), a thriving force in the field of electrolyte manufacturing and a leading developer of next-generation battery materials, today announced that it will acquire electrolyte manufacturing assets from subsidiaries of Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC) in the United States and the United Kingdom. As demand for electrolytes continues to surge amid the rapid growth of electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems (ESS), GEO’s expanded production footprint is expected to reshape the competitive landscape in the field.

GEO shared it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire MCC’s electrolyte production facilities in both countries. The deal follows the completion and startup in 2024 of GEO’s 200,000-ton-per-year electrolyte plant in the Czech Republic, and will enable the company to immediately provide additional production capacity and supply redundancies across North America and Western Europe and further strengthen global R&D and patent collaboration, contributing jointly to a low-carbon future.

The Memphis, TN facility acquired from MCC will allow GEO to immediately begin supplying product in the U.S. Midwest, where many battery customers are located, effectively accelerating GEO’s market expansion into the U.S. by two to three years. The Billingham plant in the U.K. — the U.K.’s only electrolyte production facility — provides GEO with a strategically important manufacturing foothold in Western Europe. This secures key capacity in Western Europe and enables GEO to deliver its products to customers within 4–6 hours.

The transaction reflects the mutual long-term perspective shared by MCC and GEO, strengthening not only their strategic alignment but also their partnership outlook.0

“By acquiring MCC’s manufacturing facilities, GEO will further enhance their ability to deliver rapid and reliable supply across North America and Europe,” said Tony Ma, CEO of GEO. “Additionally, GEO will deepen its partnerships with strategic customers by developing regionally integrated supply chains for electrolyte raw materials and remain committed to delivering the best products and services to our customers while contributing to a low-carbon future.”

About Green Energy Origin (GEO)

Headquartered in Luxembourg, Green Energy Origin is backed by leading global investors including Sofina, BlueCrest Capital Management, HSG, and Temasek. Driven by the mission of continuous innovation powering green energy transition, GEO aims to build a global, reliable new energy integrated raw materials and technology innovation platform. GEO’s core businesses include high-performance electrolytes and CNT slurry. The company is set to further develop low‑carbon, green chemical parks in Spain and the United States. It already serves customers that include the world’s leading electric vehicle and battery manufacturers. Adopting a highly open collaboration model, GEO steadfastly upholds a long‑term orientation, guided by the principle that helping others succeed is helping ourselves. We are committed to joining hands with global strategic partners to achieve win‑win cooperation. For more information, visit www.geosi.com.

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Jewels of the East, a New York–based online boutique founded in 2013, is presenting its latest collection of Baltic amber jewelry, handcrafted earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and artisanal Kashmiri shawls at the Downtown White Plains Holiday Market, running from December 5 to December 14, 2025, at the City Center, 230 Main Street, White Plains, NY. The indoor holiday bazaar features more than 35 local artisans and vendors in the former Barnes & Noble space, creating a curated holiday shopping destination in the heart of downtown.

“I started this business because I wanted to bring pieces of art, something truly different and not easily available, to my clients,” says Farrukh Ahsan, founder of Jewels of the East. “I wanted to work with color and craftsmanship that spark joy, and with jewelry that means something to people, not just something they wear once and forget.”

After earning an MBA in marketing and taking time away from the corporate world to raise her family, Ahsan decided to build a brand around unique, globally sourced accessories. She began with shawls from Pakistan and India, designed and crafted by women artisans, and later fell in love with amber, a material she had never worn before but found deeply moving once she began working with it.

“Many of my clients have a family connection to Europe and a warm, almost nostalgic feeling toward amber,” Ahsan explains. “They talk about their grandmothers’ pieces, heirloom necklaces, and what was passed down from great-grandmothers. My jewelry often reconnects them with those memories.” She added, "The handmade jewelry market is projected to grow at around 11–13% CAGR over the next decade, significantly faster than the overall jewelry market, as consumers seek more personal, unique, and small-batch pieces" (source: Global Insight Services).

Jewelry That Tells a Story: Holiday Bestsellers at Jewels of the East

Jewelry consistently ranks among the top holiday gift categories: in recent U.S. surveys, apparel, accessories, and jewelry together are chosen by around half of holiday shoppers as a go-to gift category. At the White Plains Holiday Market, Jewels of the East is highlighting a curated selection of handmade, story-rich pieces designed for holiday gifting and year-round wear.

Key customer favorites include:

• Baltic Amber Earrings: Lightweight, warm-toned earrings in classic drops and modern settings — ideal for clients who want a subtle yet striking way to wear amber every day.
• Amber Statement Necklaces: One-of-a-kind necklaces that echo European heirloom styles while feeling modern enough for New York. These are often conversation starters at the booth.
• Amber Rings & Cuffs: Sculptural rings and bracelets that showcase the natural inclusions and glow of amber, appealing to collectors and first-time buyers alike.
• Kashmiri Shawls & Scarves: Handwoven by women artisans in Kashmir, Pakistan, and India, these silk, wool, and cashmere shawls add color and elegance to neutral outfits and are wearable across all seasons.
• Colored Stone Jewelry & Royal Collection Pieces: Carefully curated colored stones and special “Royal Collection” designs for clients seeking bolder, more ornate pieces with a strong cultural aesthetic.

All items are available across different price points, making it possible for students, young professionals, and seasoned collectors to all enjoy handcrafted, art-driven jewelry and textiles. This accessibility has been one of Ahsan’s core priorities from the beginning.

Memories, Heritage, and Emotional Connection

Over the years, Jewels of the East has grown not just through sales, but through long-term relationships with clients. Farrukh Ahsan often meets customers who return years later wearing pieces they purchased in 2013 or 2014.

“They come back and say, ‘Remember, I bought this from you, and I’ve loved wearing it ever since,’” she says. “That is the most special feeling in this business,  knowing that what you sell becomes part of someone’s life story.”

The brand’s products often trigger deeply personal memories, Amber jewelry reminding people of Polish or Baltic grandmothers’ jewelry boxes. Shawls calling to mind wedding gifts and heirloom textiles passed down through generations.

These emotional connections are central to Jewels of the East’s identity, the brand does not simply sell jewelry and accessories; it offers bridges back to ancestral homelands, family stories, and cultural roots.

The Downtown White Plains Holiday Market is an established seasonal event, now held indoors, featuring over 35 artisanal vendors, Candy Cane Mini Golf, family photo stations, visits from Santa, and a full calendar of holiday activities running daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

For Jewels of the East, the Market is an opportunity to introduce New Yorkers and Westchester residents to handcrafted Baltic amber jewelry, Kashmiri shawls, and one-of-a-kind accessories they are unlikely to find in mainstream retail.

“I love meeting people at markets like this,” Ahsan says. “Sometimes it almost doesn’t matter whether they buy or not. When I see that spark in their eyes,  that recognition, that excitement, it brings me so much joy. That’s what keeps me going.”

As an online retailer and regular presence at select shows, she is now looking to bring her distinctive jewelry collections into boutiques across New York and welcomes partnership inquiries from retailers who want to grow together.

About Jewels of the East

Founded in 2013, Jewels of the East is a New York–based online boutique offering Baltic amber jewelry, handcrafted earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets, shawls, scarves, and home décor sourced from artisans worldwide. The brand works closely with women artisans and women-owned businesses, focusing on heritage, craftsmanship, and emotional storytelling. Its collections include the Amber Collection, Colored Stone Collection, Royal Collection, and a range of artisanal accessories and home textiles, many of them handmade and one-of-a-kind.

Jewels of the East aims to make artful, meaningful jewelry and textiles accessible to clients across generations,  from teens buying their first amber piece to collectors expanding their heirloom collections.

For more information, visit jewelsoftheeast.com, follow on Instagram, or email contact@jewelsoftheeast.com.

FastNetMon, a leading provider of network security solutions, reports that record-breaking distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks in 2025 are powered by Aisuru, a rapidly evolving global botnet. Leveraging an army of compromised devices — from routers to cameras — Aisuru has executed some of the largest attacks ever recorded, creating new challenges for internet stability.

“Hyper-scale attacks like those powered by Aisuru aren’t just isolated incidents anymore. They’re a warning that the internet’s resilience is being tested on a daily basis, and it affects every service we rely on — from email and entertainment to finance and healthcare,” said Pavel Odintsov, founder of FastNetMon.

Unlike earlier attacks, which were slow and small, these assaults are fast, intense, and enormous in scale. One recent incident generated enough traffic to stream tens of millions of high-definition movies at once, illustrating the extraordinary strain super-botnets can place on networks worldwide. 

DDoS Attacks Are Growing Exponentially

DDoS attacks have evolved dramatically over the past two decades. Early attacks in the 2000s, measured in megabits or gigabits per second, could disrupt a single website temporarily. By 2015–2020, terabit-level floodsappeared, challenging even the largest providers.

Now, multi-terabit assaults are becoming frequent. FastNetMon’s data shows that attack volumes are rising faster than many defenses can adapt, creating persistent risks for everyday internet users and businesses alike.

The Hidden Ripple Effect

Attacks orchestrated by super-botnets like Aisuru originate from a large pool of compromised devices, creating massive traffic surges that ripple across the internet. This is especially critical in regions like Latin America, where international network capacity is limited. When a multi-terabit attack crosses overseas links, it can slow services for everyone — not just the intended target —affecting streaming, banking, and business operations.

“The internet is a shared ecosystem. Protecting it isn’t just a technical challenge — it’s essential to ensuring that the services people depend on every day remain reliable,” added Odintsov.

Rapid detection and mitigation solutions, such as FastNetMon, are now critical for networks to detect attacks in real time and prevent disruptions from spilling across networks. Protecting digital operations now requires global visibility, rapid response, and collaboration across providers and regions, ensuring that the internet remains collectively resilient even in the face of record-breaking attacks.

About FastNetMon

FastNetMon Ltd. is a leading provider of network security solutions, offering advanced DDoS detection and mitigation. With real-time analytics and rapid response capabilities, FastNetMon helps organisations protect their infrastructure from evolving cyber threats. For more information, visit fastnetmon.com.

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Fhenix, the company pioneering encrypted smart contracts with fully homomorphic encryption (FHE), reaches out to Web3 builders to discuss Privacy Stages, the first comprehensive framework for evaluating onchain privacy. Alongside the announcement, the company showcases Fhenix402, a one-day experimental build that became the first-ever private implementation of Base’s new x402 payment standard — proving how global, encrypted-by-default privacy can unlock the future of digital payments.

These two announcements together highlight a turning point for Web3 privacy infrastructure: the need for a universally accepted taxonomy and the emergence of practical, real-world applications built on advanced cryptography.

Why Privacy Standards Matter Now

As Ethereum scaling matures and transaction costs fall, the industry’s bottleneck has shifted from throughput to privacy. Enterprises across payments, healthcare, AI, and finance require encrypted computation and confidential settlement — yet the ecosystem still lacks a clear way to assess competing solutions.

Borrowing from the impact of rollup stages on Layer-2 development, Fhenix’s Privacy Stages framework introduces a shared vocabulary and testable methodology to answer one core question: Who can decrypt your data?

“Progress accelerates when we share benchmarks,” said Guy Zyskind, MIT PhD in cryptography and founder of Fhenix. “Privacy Stages give developers, enterprises, and regulators the first objective way to evaluate blockchain privacy — and a roadmap to achieve true global confidentiality.”

The Four Privacy Stages

The framework categorizes privacy systems according to their cryptographic guarantees and real-world resilience:

• Stage 0: TEE-Only (“Trust the Box”)
  Fast, but privacy collapses if the enclave is compromised.
• Stage 1: Pure Cryptography with Training Wheels
  FHE/MPC improves security, but trust assumptions remain fragile without decentralized operators or additional safeguards.
• Stage 2: Blocking Quorum and Defense-in-Depth
  The practical gold standard: distributed key generation, independent operators, optional TEEs, permissionless participation, and economic incentives. Breaking privacy requires either major cryptographic failure or massive collusion.
• Stage ℵ (Aleph): Indistinguishable Obfuscation
  A theoretical end-state where programs themselves become vaults. Not yet practical, but a north star for the industry.

This classification provides measurable criteria for builders, investors, and enterprises evaluating privacy tech — a step toward aligning ecosystem development and raising the bar for security.

Fhenix402: A Private Version of x402 Built in Just One Day

To test the boundaries of its CoFHE technology and FHERC20 token standard, Fhenix’s engineering team built Fhenix402 — a private version of Base’s emerging x402 micropayment protocol.

x402 introduces a long-awaited web primitive: HTTP 402 “Payment Required” as a real, universal micropayment layer. But in its current form, every payment is public. Using CoFHE, Fhenix added privacy.

In just one day, the team deployed Fhenix402 on Base Sepolia, demonstrating payments where no one — not users, not block explorers — can see the real transaction amounts. Only encrypted values appear onchain, while wallets show directional updates without revealing specifics.

Two real transactions ($0.10 and $4.02) appear identical on Base Sepolia — indistinguishable to observers.

“You can’t tell which is which — and that’s exactly the point,” said Zyskind. “We built something that wasn’t supposed to be possible yet: private payments that are fast, composable, and intuitive.”

What Private Micropayments Unlock

The impact extends far beyond content access:

• Confidential subscriptions
• Private tip jars and donations
• Sealed-bid auctions
• Anonymous pay-per-use APIs
• Enterprise-grade private business intelligence
• Fraud detection on encrypted data
• Privacy-preserving AI and agentic workflows

This combination — programmability (Ethereum), access (Base), and confidentiality (FHE) — represents the missing layer of Web3 payments.

A Glimpse Into the Future of Encrypted Finance

The Fhenix402 experiment revealed gaps in today’s privacy infrastructure, including encrypted approvals, gas-efficient FHE operations, and user-friendly interfaces. Fhenix is actively addressing these gaps inside its CoFHE sandbox, building tools and standards to operationalize private onchain computation at scale.

“We’re at a true inflection point,” said Zyskind. “Circle, Stripe, and global enterprises are moving into blockchain payments. Privacy isn’t optional anymore — it’s the requirement that will make open payments viable.”

About Fhenix

Fhenix is a research and development company pioneering encrypted smart contracts with fully homomorphic encryption (FHE). Starting with a laser focus on Private DeFi, Fhenix is building the infrastructure to bring FHE everywhere — empowering developers, institutions, and users to create and use financial applications without sacrificing confidentiality or composability. For more information, visit www.fhenix.io.

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Head of Marketing, Fhenix
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Businesses across industries continue to adopt solutions that reduce inefficiencies, improve workforce conditions, and strengthen resilience. To help executives navigate shifting priorities, StartupMafia selected seven companies that demonstrate how innovation is evolving in 2025.

1. Silentbox Office Booth

Silentbox Office Booth develops acoustic booths that support employee wellbeing in open-plan offices. These enclosed spaces reduce noise distractions and allow staff to conduct calls, interviews, and deep-focus work in privacy. By lowering stress levels and improving concentration, Silentbox responds to HR leaders seeking more balanced and productive environments.

The company stands out for its emphasis on health-oriented workspace design. It addresses burnout prevention, hybrid-office flexibility, and the growing need for adaptable infrastructure. Silentbox’s model demonstrates how simple architectural solutions can materially improve employee experience and organizational performance.

2. Voyagers Travel

Voyagers Travel is expanding its expedition portfolio with new 2026–2027 departures across Antarctica and the Galápagos. The company increases small-ship capacity, adds wildlife-focused itineraries, and strengthens premium exploration offerings for travelers seeking highly curated experiences. Early booking options are already available for upcoming seasons.

The firm distinguishes itself through deep regional expertise and a strategy centered on immersive, environmentally attentive voyages. Its focus on small vessels and specialized itineraries reflects a broader shift toward sustainable, knowledge-driven travel that appeals to discerning global audiences.

3. Rent From Locals

Rent From Locals operates a car rental platform connecting travelers with verified local providers across Greece. The service centralizes pricing, deposits, and insurance information, enabling travelers to book vehicles online with transparent terms and minimal prepayment. The company also simplifies check-in and check-out through guided photo uploads that record vehicle condition for both sides.

The platform differentiates itself through digital-first processes and consumer clarity. With AI-driven support and optional independent insurance shown upfront, Rent From Locals reduces friction often associated with traditional rental counters and makes car access more predictable for international travelers.

4. Quickvee

Quickvee provides a cloud-based POS system designed for age-restricted retail and local merchants. Its software unifies in-store and online sales, helping businesses manage inventory, payments, and daily operations from a single interface. It also enables merchants to add pickup and delivery services and integrate rewards programs.

The platform is recognized for compliance automation and operational streamlining. By guiding staff through ID checks, product categorization, and regulatory steps, Quickvee reduces errors and improves consistency. Its accessible pricing, rapid setup, and 24/7 support make advanced POS capabilities attainable for small and mid-sized retailers.

5. American Quality Remodeling

American Quality Remodeling is a New Jersey-based contractor specializing in roof leak detection and emergency repair. The company offers 24/7 response, two-hour on-site arrival times, and both temporary and permanent remediation services. Using thermal imaging and moisture detection tools, the team identifies leak sources with high accuracy.

Its competitive advantage stems from its certifications, warranties, and structured service model. As a GAF Master Elite contractor, it provides strong material protections and documented estimates. A combination of emergency readiness and broad home-improvement capabilities positions the company as a reliable partner for homeowners managing unexpected structural issues.

6. AGM Global Vision

AGM Global Vision produces night vision and thermal imaging devices used by professionals, security teams, and outdoor specialists. The company draws on more than six decades of combined engineering experience and contributes to advancements in optical and detection technologies.

AGM distinguishes itself through product durability, optical clarity, and a portfolio that spans both consumer and tactical applications. Its engineering heritage and ongoing R&D investment allow it to deliver systems that perform across demanding environments, reinforcing its reputation among global users who require high-reliability imaging tools.

7. Amphasis Design

Amphasis Design is a Singapore-based corporate gifts and branding supplier with nearly two decades of industry experience. The company provides apparel customization, lifestyle goods, promotional merchandise, and sourcing services for organizations managing marketing and corporate gifting programs.

Amphasis is notable for its integrated design-to-delivery model and wide supplier network. From uniforms and embroidered apparel to premium branded accessories, the company supports clients seeking both quality materials and scalable production. Its ability to meet tight timelines and maintain consistent branding standards reinforces its role in Asia’s corporate gifting ecosystem.

StartupMafia’s selection highlights how companies across manufacturing, travel, retail technology, home services, optical innovation, and branding are reshaping their sectors. Their solutions reflect 2025 priorities: employee wellbeing, digital transparency, operational efficiency, and resilient service delivery. Together, these organizations illustrate where business investment and customer expectations continue to move.

About StartupMafia

StartupMafia is a technology-focused media outlet covering emerging companies, market trends, and innovations shaping the global startup landscape. The publication highlights practical solutions, sector insights, and business developments relevant to founders, operators, and investors. For more information, visit startupmafia.eu.

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Superbet Group, a leading company in the global technology and entertainment space, announces its rebrand as Super Technologies. The new identity, which will be simply known as Super, reflects the company’s evolution, its expanded vision for the future, and its commitment to building innovative solutions for a rapidly changing world.

At the same time, the company will continue to operate its commercial brands across existing territories, with successful B2C markets in Brazil, Romania, Poland, Belgium and Serbia, while also pursuing further opportunities for global expansion. Customers, partners and affiliates will continue to interact with the same products they know and trust.

“Super represents the natural step from a leading global sports betting and gaming operator to a company that is building the technology platform that will champion the future of play," said Hans-Holger Albrecht, chairman of the board, Super. This rebrand signals our determination to shape the future of fan-centric entertainment, creating lasting value for our customers, partners, and communities.”

The change also reflects the company’s broadened focus. Originally founded to create and operate widely adopted betting and gaming apps, Super has grown into a diversified organization active in the technology and product space, pioneering the next era of digital entertainment. The rebrand captures this transformation and positions the company for its next chapter of growth.

“As we continue to grow and expand into new areas, our brand reflects both our heritage and our ambition," said Sacha Dragic, founder and CEO, Super. "The playstack developed by Super will be much more than a tech foundation, it will constitute our growth engine. It will power faster brand launches, stronger partner ecosystems, and deeper, more meaningful fan connections. With this core strategy, we will build a globally leading play-technology platform that will power the new generation of immersive entertainment ecosystems.​”

“We are on a mission to build the technology that will power the next generation of sports, gaming and fan experiences," said Albert Simsensohn, deputy CEO of Super. "Participation drives value and we want to reward this by turning everyday interactions into loyalty, and loyalty into deeper engagement.​ Super will create a platform broader in scope, a platform designed for players, partners, and fans. From product solutions to original content, our ambition is to own the full experience.”

With this rebrand and group repositioning, Super is setting the stage for its next phase of global growth, by uniting its proven track record in sports betting and gaming with a bold vision for the future of technology-driven entertainment. Powered by innovation, responsibility, and customer-centricity, the company is committed to delivering a world-class entertainment ecosystem that will strengthen leadership positions across its markets, create long-term value for stakeholders, and shape the future of play at a global scale.

For more information about Super's rebrand and new strategic direction, visit www.super.xyz.

Prisma Photonics, a leading provider of advanced optical fiber sensing technology, today announced a trial deployment with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), the nation's largest combined natural gas and electric utility serving over 16 million people, to deploy cutting-edge grid monitoring solutions traversing some of California's most challenging geographic areas in San Luis Obispo and Humboldt counties. 

This comes as California's electrical grid faces surging data center demand, extreme weather events, and aging infrastructure challenges that require immediate solutions without the massive costs and complexity of traditional sensor installations.

The project transforms PG&E's existing fiber optic cables into a comprehensive grid monitoring system, providing real-time visibility into line performance across three transmission corridors from the coastline to harsh mountain terrain. It aims to demonstrate Prisma Photonics' Dynamic Line Rating (DLR) and asset health management capabilities while addressing a growing industry challenge: how to enhance grid reliability and capacity without the massive costs and complexity of traditional sensor installations.

Turning Existing Assets Into Grid Intelligence

Rather than installing expensive monitoring equipment across challenging terrain, Prisma Photonics' technology converts PG&E's existing optical fiber infrastructure, which is already part of the power network, into an advanced sensing solution. The approach eliminates the need for costly and long new sensor deployment projects while providing utilities with both dynamic line rating capabilities and comprehensive transmission monitoring through a single system.

Addressing Critical Grid Challenges

The deployment covers transmission lines that traverse some of California's most challenging geographic areas, where installing traditional monitoring equipment would be prohibitively complex and costly. The system provides real-time data on line temperature, strain, and environmental factors that affect capacity — delivering both accurate dynamic line rating and critical grid intelligence as utilities work to accommodate growing electricity demand while maintaining reliability.

California's grid faces mounting pressure from multiple directions: data center expansion, extreme weather events, and the need to maximize capacity from existing infrastructure. Traditional solutions often require years of planning, complex installations, and ongoing maintenance across remote locations.

Industry-Wide Implications

The 18-month trial deployment reflects a broader industry shift toward solutions that extract maximum value from existing infrastructure investments while maintaining cost-effective operations for customers. As utilities nationwide grapple with similar challenges, aging assets, increasing demand, and budget constraints, approaches that consolidate multiple technologies into current infrastructure become increasingly valuable.

"Prisma Photonics serves as the Swiss Army knife for grid challenges, providing the right tools for a variety of circumstances, from dynamic line rating to resiliency to extreme weather monitoring," said Dr. Eran Inbar, CEO of Prisma Photonics. "Our partnership with PG&E demonstrates how utilities can gain comprehensive grid monitoring capabilities while avoiding the traditional complexity and costs of sensor-based solutions."

Technical Implementation

The technology leverages existing infrastructure, requiring only the installation of optical interrogation equipment at substations. This dramatically reduces deployment complexity and timeline compared to traditional monitoring approaches that require equipment installation at multiple tower locations.

The system delivers precise location information down to individual towers, enabling maintenance teams to respond more efficiently to potential issues. The comprehensive monitoring data will support PG&E's operational decision-making across the covered corridors.

About Prisma Photonics

Prisma Photonics revolutionizes infrastructure monitoring by using optical fibers to monitor critical large-scale infrastructure like power grids and oil and gas pipelines for thousands of kilometers, eliminating the need for sensors. Combining Hyperscan Fiber-Sensing™ technology with machine learning allows utility operators to reach environmental and renewable energy goals while maintaining operational excellence in their journey to net-zero emissions. Founded in 2017, with offices in the U.S., Europe, and Israel (HQ), Prisma Photonics is led by an expert team with a proven track record in building and scaling successful companies within the lasers and deep-tech sectors. For more information, visit www.prismaphotonics.com.

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Serval, the AI-native IT service management (ITSM) platform, today announced it has raised $75 million in Series B funding, attaining a $1 billion valuation. The round was led by Sequoia, with participation from Redpoint, Meritech, First Round, General Catalyst, Evantic, and others. This brings Serval’s total funding to $127 million, just three months after its $47 million Series A this past August.

Serval was founded in 2024 to deploy AI agents for IT teams and has expanded into a full system of record for enterprise service management, using AI to make automations effortless.

Companies like Mercor, Perplexity, Clay, and Together AI rely on Serval's platform to automate over 50% of IT tickets, resolving help desk requests, provisioning access to applications, on/offboarding employees, and more. Usage has skyrocketed as other teams adopt Serval’s workflow automation technology. For example:

• HR: Companies are using Serval to fully automate employee lifecycle changes, automate PTO requests, make benefits changes, and update employee data in HRIS systems.
• Finance: Employees can request virtual credit cards and limit increases that are automatically fulfilled. Some are overhauling their procurement software entirely, now running all vendor intake and approval through Serval workflows.
• Legal: With Serval, employees can kick off NDAs and other contract workflows straight from Slack.

“We built Serval from the ground up to be a full enterprise ITSM with frictionless, AI-powered automation as our core differentiator. We’re seeing that thesis play out as customers rip and replace incumbent systems of record,” says Jake Stauch, CEO of Serval.

“Empowering IT teams is one of the most elegant and scalable ways to deliver AI enterprise automation. We were impressed hearing from Serval’s customers how the product delivers the best system of automation through AI agents for IT, while already becoming their ITSM system of record and enabling automation across departments beyond IT,” said Anas Biad, partner at Sequoia. “The last time we heard customer feedback this strong — and the thesis of ‘IT system of record with horizontal automation’ — was sixteen years ago when we partnered with ServiceNow. That’s why we pre-empted Serval’s Series B, and why we’re excited to partner with Jake, Alex and the team on the next era of AI-powered enterprise automation.”

Since their Series A, which closed this past August, Serval has grown revenue 500% and more than tripled its headcount. With the new funding, the company is dramatically accelerating hiring across GTM and engineering, with key product launches planned for 2026 aimed at large enterprise adoption.

For more information, please visit www.serval.com.

About Serval

Serval is the platform for modern IT teams, combining AI-native ITSM, access management, and workflow automation in a single system. By deploying AI agents that resolve requests in seconds, Serval frees employees from the help desk and gets them back to the work they enjoy. Founded in 2024, the company is backed by Sequoia, Redpoint Ventures, First Round, General Catalyst, Box Group, Bessemer Venture Partners, Chemistry, ALT Capital and others, and is trusted by forward-thinking organizations including Mercor, Clay, Perplexity, Together AI, BILT, and Verkada. For more information, visit www.serval.com. 

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John J. Malm & Associates announced today that the firm reached a $500,000 settlement on behalf of an Illinois resident who was seriously injured when a neighbor’s pit bull escaped its handler’s control and violently attacked her and her small dog. The out-of-court settlement resolved multiple legal claims arising from the attack, which left the plaintiff with a severe left forearm fracture, extensive soft-tissue injuries, permanent scarring, and ongoing physical therapy needs.

Key facts in the case are undisputed and captured on the plaintiff’s home video system: on the morning of the attack, the plaintiff was in her front yard preparing to leave for work with her Dachshund when her next-door neighbor, who had recently acquired the pit bull through a rescue, walked the dog nearby. Without warning, the pit bull escaped from its leash, charged the plaintiff and her small dog, and began attacking. The plaintiff was able to pick up her dog up and tried to retreat to the safety of her home. As she attempted to open the front door, but the pit bull repeatedly jumped on her and bit both forearms. The dog then latched onto the plaintiff’s left forearm, biting down multiple times, causing a comminuted displaced fracture with possible extension into the ulnocarpal joint. The plaintiff’s husband, who had been asleep inside the home, rushed outside and fought the dog off before the neighbor finally retrieved the animal and returned to her home.

The plaintiff was transported by ambulance to the local emergency room, where imaging revealed a distal left ulnar comminuted displaced fracture, soft tissue swelling, and air pockets within the soft tissue of the distal left forearm. She underwent emergency surgery for surgical wound washout and closure and splinting of the distal left ulnar fracture. She remained hospitalized for three days. The attack left the plaintiff with significant scarring to both forearms and ongoing physical consequences.

“Nothing prepares someone for the fear and physical devastation of being attacked by a neighbor’s dog while trying to protect their own pet,” said dog bite attorney, Marilynn Frangella of John J. Malm & Associates. “In this case, the video evidence and medical records documented a brutal, unprovoked attack that left our client with a broken arm, permanent scarring, and severe trauma. We pursued a fair settlement to cover her past and future medical needs and to hold the responsible party accountable. We hope this result will encourage safer practices for owners of pit bulls and greater accountability when an attack occurs in our community.”

Case Overview and Investigation

From the outset of this matter, the firm employed a comprehensive investigative approach. The plaintiff’s Ring camera footage provided clear, compelling visual evidence of the events as they unfolded, including the dog escaping its leash, the attack itself, and the neighbor’s delayed retrieval of the animal. Medical records documented the extent of the injuries, the emergency surgical intervention, and the need for subsequent rehabilitation.

In addition to securing and reviewing all medical documentation, the firm obtained contemporaneous photographs of the injuries and the scene, documented witness accounts from the plaintiff’s husband and other nearby observers, and reviewed local animal control records. All of this evidence was essential in establishing liability and calculating damages.

Injury, Treatment and Long-Term Impact

The attack caused severe and lasting harm. The plaintiff suffered a significant fracture to her left forearm, multiple bite-related wounds to both arms, and substantial soft-tissue trauma. She also sustained permanent scarring to both forearms.

Emergency physicians and orthopedic surgeons performed same-day surgical care and wound closure, followed by several days of inpatient monitoring. She later engaged in outpatient physical therapy to restore function, reduce stiffness, and work toward resuming normal activities.

The injuries continue to affect the plaintiff’s daily life, including limitations with lifting and carrying, diminished strength in the injured arm, ongoing medical follow-up needs, and the emotional trauma associated with the incident. These ongoing needs and losses were central to the settlement negotiations.

Liability and Legal Issues

Dog bite and dangerous animal claims frequently turn on issues of foreseeability and the owner’s duty to control a known dangerous propensity in the animal. In this case, the facts showed the pit bull escaped its leash without provocation and proceeded to attack a woman lawfully on her own property. The plaintiff’s recorded evidence, medical documentation, and credible eyewitness testimony made liability clear and supported claims for negligence and for damages resulting from a dog attack.

Like many dog-bite matters, this case required careful attention to both immediate damage, medical bills, hospital care, surgery, and therapy, and long-term damages, including pain and suffering, disfigurement, and loss of enjoyment of life. In consultation with medical experts, the firm calculated both present and anticipated future needs to arrive at a settlement value that fairly compensated the plaintiff for the full extent of her losses.

Damages Recovered Through Settlement

The $500,000 settlement reflects the seriousness of the injuries, the clear evidence of liability, and the plaintiff’s continuing medical needs. Negotiations conducted by Marilynn Frangella involved presenting a comprehensive demand package to the insurer, including medical records, surgical reports, rehabilitation records, Ring camera footage, testimony summaries, and expert opinions regarding prognosis and future care needs.

The firm’s goal in pursuing a negotiated settlement in serious dog bite cases like this one is always calculated to secure a recovery of and amount of damages that recognizes the client’s past and future economic losses (emergency care, hospitalization, surgical costs, pain management, and physical therapy), as well as certain non-economic losses, such as pain and suffering and permanent scarring. Settlements in serious dog attacks must also account for the trauma of the attack and the long-term impact on the plaintiff’s quality of life.

“This settlement helps our client receive deserved justice and compensation for the devastating injuries suffered in what was a wholly preventable and terrifying attack,” said Illinois pit bull attack lawyer, John J. Malm. “No one should face such violence in their own front yard. Our clients put their trust in neighbors and in the community; when that trust is broken by careless behavior or a failure to control a dangerous animal, the law provides a path to hold those responsible accountable. We are grateful to have secured needed compensation that will assist our client with medical expenses, future care needs, and the life-long consequences of this unprovoked attack.”

Community Safety and Prevention

While this settlement provides compensation for the plaintiff’s injuries, the firm emphasizes that financial recovery alone does not undo the trauma or eliminate the risk to others. John J. Malm & Associates hopes that the publicity surrounding this case will raise awareness about responsible animal ownership, leash compliance, secure fencing, proper training for rescue animals, and prompt reporting of dangerous animal behavior to local authorities.

Dog attacks involving powerful breeds like pit bulls are particularly dangerous because of their strength and ability to cause significant harm. Community education, combined with enforcement of leash laws and responsible rehoming practices, is essential to reduce the risk of similar tragedies.

“When an owner obtains an animal, they accept the responsibility to keep it under control and to ensure that it is safe around other people and animals,” said Malm. “Communities must work together to protect residents and prevent attacks that cause permanent harm.”

About John J. Malm & Associates Personal Injury Lawyers

John J. Malm & Associates is an Illinois personal injury firm that serves clients throughout the Chicagoland area and its western suburbs with offices in Naperville and St. Charles. Our top-rated personal injury lawyers represent injured victims of automobile accidents, medical malpractice, product liability, work injuries, nursing home abuse and neglect, dog attacks, slip & fall/premises liability, wrongful death, and other accident and injury claims. For more information, visit www.malmlegal.com.

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John J. Malm & Associates
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MAGFAST, the magnetic wireless charging innovator backed by over 6,000 individual investors, will showcase its highly anticipated Gen2 product lineup at CES 2026, introducing two power banks that redefine portable charging through magnetic precision engineering and advanced battery technology.

The company will debut the 5K compact power bank and 27K executive power bank inside Iontra's private executive suite during CES week (January 6 to 9, 2026). Both products will also be featured on STMicroelectronics' prestigious Wall of Fame, recognizing their advanced semiconductor integration and engineering innovation.

"For too long, charging has been treated as a commodity — a race to the bottom on price with products that feel soulless," said Seymour Segnit, founder and CEO of MAGFAST. "We're proving that people will choose products that are delightful, durable, and beautifully engineered. Charging should feel like magic, not a chore."

The British engineer-turned-Silicon Valley founder has spent the better part of a decade obsessing over a question most of us never think to ask: Why does the most-touched category in modern electronics charging feel so soulless?

His answer? MAGFAST. A charging company that behaves less like a tech manufacturer and more like a luxury design house with a mischievous streak. And this January at CES, tucked inside a private suite rather than screaming from a massive booth, MAGFAST is about to show two products that might just make you rethink what a power bank can be.

Why magnets? Why now?

Seymour didn’t set out to build “better chargers.” He set out to fix an experience that’s been broken since the first smartphone hit our pockets. His philosophy? Charging shouldn’t feel like a chore; it should feel like magic. That’s where the magnets come in.

MAGFAST’s entire system is built around magnetic precision — the satisfying snap when your device locks into place, the way everything aligns perfectly without fumbling in the dark, the tactile pleasure of something that just works. It’s the kind of detail that makes you smile the first time, and the hundredth time.

Their flagship Air Pro wasn’t just another wireless charger. It was a statement piece: three full-power Qi2 magnetic zones, 140W of total power, wrapped in zinc-alloy that felt substantial in your hands. The kind of object you’d leave on your desk, not despite its looks, but because of them. But Air Pro was just the warmup.

5K: Tiny, Clever, Stackable

The first surprise MAGFAST is bringing to CES is codenamed 5K, a compact 5,000mAh power bank that looks adorable and hides some genuinely clever tricks.

Here’s what makes it different: Most pocket power banks can charge your phone magnetically, sure. But when they need juice? You’re back to cables, not 5K. It charges wirelessly and recharges wirelessly. Snap it onto any MAGFAST base, and it powers up. No ports, no cables, no nonsense.

But wait, there’s more fun to be had — stack them. Yes, you read that right. Multiple 5Ks magnetically snap together to create a modular power pack that grows with your needs. Heading out for a quick coffee? Grab one. Weekend camping trip? Stack three. It’s like LEGO, but for staying alive in the digital age.

The engineering team spent months perfecting the magnetic alignment so the stack feels stable, not precarious. The result is something that’s genuinely playful, a rarity in a category that usually takes itself far too seriously.

27K Is the One to Watch for

Now, if 5K is the charming sidekick, 27k is the sophisticated lead character. This is MAGFAST’s 27,000mAh executive power bank, the maximum capacity you can legally carry on a plane without getting into a philosophical debate with TSA. But here’s where it gets interesting: instead of the usual chunky brick that screams “I’m a tech person,” Slate slides into your bag like a slim portfolio. Elegant. Understated. The kind of thing you’d pull out in a first-class lounge without feeling like you’re unpacking a toolbox.

The Party Tricks

Two wireless charging zones. Charge two phones at once. Or a phone and a 5K. Or use it as your hotel-room charging station. Slate doesn’t care; it’s flexible.

The Iontra secret sauce. This is where things get technical (but stay with me, because it’s cool). Slate is the first commercial product in the world with Iontra’s technology. Translation? When you’re in a rush, it can recharge itself quickly. When you’re not, it automatically switches to a gentler mode that can extend the battery’s life by 2 to 4 times. It’s like having a power bank that knows when to sprint and when to take a leisurely stroll.

A display that doesn’t insult your intelligence. Slate shows you what’s happening: charge mode, capacity, status without looking like a spaceship dashboard. Just the information you need, presented beautifully.

Built for real work. High-power USB-C that can drive your laptop. Multiple ports for when you’re juggling devices. This isn’t just for keeping your phone alive during a commute; it’s for creative professionals, remote workers, and anyone who’s ever thought, “I wish I had a power outlet right now.”

Playing It Smart at CES

Here’s what I love about MAGFAST’s CES approach: They’re not renting a massive booth with dancers and fog machines. They’re showcasing inside Iontra’s executive suite, a private, invitation-focused space where the story matters more than the spectacle.

Their prototypes will appear on STMicroelectronics’ Wall of Fame, positioned alongside serious semiconductor technology. It’s the equivalent of being name-checked by the cool kids in engineering class.

This makes sense when you know MAGFAST’s origin story. This isn’t a company built by venture capital looking for a quick exit. It’s funded by more than 6,000 individual investors and tens of thousands of supporters who have believed in Seymour’s vision since 2017. People who are tired of disposable tech and hungry for products with soul.

The Bigger Picture Here

There are 7.5 billion smartphone users on this planet. Every single one of us has experienced that stomach-drop moment when the battery icon turns red at the worst possible time. Low battery anxiety is real, universal, and utterly preventable.

Yet the charging industry has spent decades treating power as a commodity — a race to the bottom on price, with products that feel like they were designed by accountants, not dreamers.

MAGFAST is betting on something different: that people will pay for products that are delightful, durable, and beautifully engineered. That charging can be something you actually enjoy rather than merely tolerate. It’s a rebellious idea in a category that’s forgotten how to have fun.

So what happens next?

When CES opens in January, and the crowds swarm toward the biggest, loudest, flashiest booths, a quieter story will be unfolding in a private suite. A British engineer with a magnetic obsession. Two products that challenge what power banks should feel like. And a community of believers betting that the future of charging doesn’t have to be boring.

Will it work? That’s the adventure. But if you find yourself at CES with a dying phone and a sense of irony, you know where to look.

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Rex Northen
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Located along Ankara’s rapidly developing northern corridor, China Town Ankara introduces a unique concept to Türkiye with its newly designated site. Designed as the country’s first and only China-themed shopping and trade center, the project features 47,000 m² of construction area, 360 retail units, and a tenant mix consisting entirely of Chinese suppliers. With this structure, China Town Ankara aims to become the new focal point of international trade in the region.

The construction phase of the project will be carried out through a joint consortium composed of China’s leading and globally recognized construction companies. The internationally proven engineering strength of the Chinese construction sector — renowned for its durability, structural integrity, speed, and advanced expertise — will be directly reflected in the development of China Town Ankara. This approach ensures that the project will stand not only as a commercial hub but also as an exemplary model of engineering and construction quality in the region.

Strategic Location at the Intersection of Three Major Advantages

Proximity to Esenboğa International Airport: Situated only a few minutes from Ankara Esenboğa Airport, the project offers fast and convenient access for international visitors and business travelers. This makes China Town Ankara one of the most accessible commercial destinations in the region.

Directly Across from the International Fair Center: Facing the newly completed International Fair Center, the project benefits from year-round national and international exhibition traffic. This strategic proximity significantly enhances the commercial value and visitor potential of China Town Ankara.

Adjacent to the Planned Esenboğa Metro Line (Fair Station): The Fair Station of the planned Esenboğa Airport Metro Line — implemented by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure — will be located directly beside the project. Once the metro line is operational, China Town Ankara will be seamlessly connected to both the city center and the airport through a fast public transportation network.

A First in Türkiye: A China-Themed Trade Center with 360 Retail Units

China Town Ankara introduces a new generation of commercial experience with its wide spectrum of Chinese manufacturers and suppliers. Product categories such as electronics, home décor, textiles, and lifestyle items will be directly sourced from China and brought to Türkiye.

The project will:

• Minimize intermediary costs
• Create new procurement channels for Turkish businesses
• Provide a centralized meeting point for companies sourcing products from China
• Contribute to expanding the Türkiye-China trade volume with renewed momentum

A Modern 47,000 m² Trade and Lifestyle Complex

Beyond retail spaces, China Town Ankara offers a socially engaging environment that promotes cultural interaction. The architectural design uniquely blends Chinese and Turkish cultural elements with a modern aesthetic.

Key project components include:

• 360 independent retail units
• Modern storage and logistics facilities
• Thematic architectural elements
• Restaurants, cafés, and social spaces
• Open areas suitable for year-round cultural and commercial events

A New Bridge in Türkiye-China Trade

The project not only facilitates the market entry of Chinese brands into Türkiye but also provides Turkish entrepreneurs and businesses with direct supply advantages. China Town Ankara is positioned as a strategic center designed to strengthen economic relations and expand trade cooperation between the two nations.

China Town Ankara, with its location, thematic design, and international trade vision, stands out as one of the most exciting and forward-looking developments in Türkiye. Located at the intersection of the airport, fair center, and metro line, this next-generation commercial complex is poised to reshape the economic and cultural landscape of the region.

For more information about China Town Ankara, visit chinatowntr.com.

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