Tag: Technology

NATIONAL NEWS (HONG KONG) -- PoKeep, a resource for Pokémon GO players, today announced a significant update to its IV Calculator, making it easier for trainers to interpret hidden stats, check combinations against their power-up dust tier, and see league-oriented ranking context for competitive play.

NATIONAL NEWS (SHENZHEN, Guangdong, China) -- Musicful AI Music Generator, an AI music generation platform, released its v3.0 model with a new voice customization feature that enables users to create and reuse personalized AI voice profiles across music compositions.

NATIONAL NEWS (HUNT VALLEY, Md. and PUNE, India) -- The Hercules Portfolio of Andromeda Software Inc. ("Andromeda"), an operating group of Constellation Software Inc. (TSX: CSU), announced that it has acquired Peocit Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd. ("Peocit"). Founded in 2002, Peocit is a provider of core banking and lending software solutions and services with multi-lingual functionality, serving more than 4,000 cooperative societies, non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) and other financial institutions across India.

NATIONAL NEWS (SEATTLE, Wash.) -- Friday Harbor, an AI pre-underwriting platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, is the first mortgage technology provider to receive an AI governance compliance attestation from mortgage banking and financial services law firm Brody Gapp LLP.

NATIONAL NEWS (SEATTLE, Wash.) -- NewFed Mortgage Corp., a full-service residential mortgage lender operating across more than 20 states, today announced the companywide rollout of Friday Harbor's AI pre-underwriting platform following a successful pilot program that demonstrated measurable gains in fulfillment productivity and underwriting throughput. Since implementing Friday Harbor, NewFed processors handle 36% more files per month while underwriters review 35% more loans.

NATIONAL NEWS (NAPLES, Fla.) -- Amba, a leader in passive AI-powered care technology, will host a live webinar titled "From Staffing Crisis To Operational Advantage" on May 20, 2026, focused on how senior living operators can move beyond reactive care and how working with better visibility and earlier insight improves operational efficiency.

NATIONAL NEWS (SAN DIEGO, Calif.) -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network for mortgage lenders, announced the formation of the Mortgage AI Council, a standing committee under TMC's lender member board of directors. The council will give community banks, credit unions and independent mortgage bankers the governance frameworks, peer intelligence and collective voice needed to adopt artificial intelligence responsibly as the technology reshapes how lenders originate loans, assess risk and serve borrowers.

NATIONAL NEWS (ST. LOUIS, Mo.) -- OptiFunder®, the mortgage industry leader in warehouse management automation, announced a new integration with LendingPad, the award-winning, cloud-native loan origination system. The integration brings LendingPad and Genesis by OptiFunder together, creating a direct connection between loan origination and warehouse funding operations.

NATIONAL NEWS (BOCA RATON, Fla.) -- Web Scribble, a leading provider of career center technology for associations and mission-driven organizations, today announced the launch of Career Center technology for colleges and universities. The new offering helps institutions connect students earlier to employers, mentors, alumni, professional communities, career fairs, and long-term career pathways in one student-centered experience.

NATIONAL NEWS (CHICAGO, Ill. and DENVER, Colo.) -- The Kiosk Manufacturer Association (KMA) and The Industry Group (TIG) will serve as a central technology hub for self-service, AI, payments, and accessibility at the 2026 National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago, May 16-19. Restaurant operators and technology leaders are invited to visit Booth #5829 in the North Building at McCormick Place to see practical solutions that increase throughput, improve guest experience, and strengthen compliance across restaurant formats.

NATIONAL NEWS (ST. LOUIS, Mo.) -- OptiFunder, the mortgage industry pioneer in warehouse management automation, has partnered with Vesta, the AI-native loan origination system and agent platform, to connect loan origination and warehouse funding workflows. The integration links origination, funding, and sale to the capital markets, eliminating fragmented systems and manual handoffs that have historically slowed execution and increased risk.

NATIONAL NEWS (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) -- Industrial SalesLeads released its April 2026 planned capital project spending report and saw a surge in new industrial manufacturing capital projects, with our research team tracking 149 newly identified planned industrial projects ranging from plant expansions and new construction to renovations and equipment upgrades. Leading the month is Tesla's planned $20 billion semiconductor manufacturing facility in TX.

NATIONAL NEWS (AUSTIN, Texas) -- FirstClose, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, today announced SmartDocs, a new disclosure intelligence capability available through its XpressEquity point-of-sale platform. SmartDocs functions as the intelligence layer that determines when disclosure obligations begin and initiates the appropriate workflow based on lender-configured rules, helping standardize timing and delivery across programs and jurisdictions.

NATIONAL NEWS (NEW YORK, N.Y.) -- HitPaw, a leading innovator in multimedia software solutions, today announced the release of HitPaw VikPea V5.3.0, the latest update to its AI-powered video enhancement and generation platform. This release introduces a high-precision background removal model, a new video beauty module, upgraded AI generative models, and enhanced video generation with Kling 3.0 and Kling V3 Omni.

TORRANCE, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- DocMagic, Inc. (DocMagic®) announced today that it has received two new certifications from MISMO®, the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization. MISMO's eVault System Certification covers SmartSAFE®, DocMagic's core eVault for managing eNote workflows and MERS® eRegistry activity, and SmartSAFE XL™, an API-first eVault designed for enterprise environments that require flexible deployments and support for a broader range of digital assets.

NEW ORLEANS, La. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- ViewTech Borescopes, a leading provider of remote visual inspection (RVI) equipment, will showcase its newest innovation-the VJ-4 3D Stereo Measurement Video Borescope-at the NBAA Maintenance Conference. Taking place May 5-7 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, the event brings together aviation maintenance professionals, technicians, and industry leaders to discover advanced technologies designed to enhance safety, improve efficiency, and support regulatory compliance.

DENVER, Colo. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- DealCycl, Inc. today announced the general availability of DealCycl Company, the cap table management and corporate governance platform for private companies. DealCycl Company is available immediately across four pricing tiers - Free, Starter, Growth, and Scale - with no waitlist, no sales calls, and no per-stakeholder pricing.

WESTMINSTER, Colo. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- The Kiosk Association (KMA) today announced the appointment of Matthijs Verhagen, European Sales Manager at Storm Interface, as Co-Chair of its Accessibility Committee. Verhagen joins Michael O'Hare (TFA Consulting) and Oscar Rozo (LG Electronics) to lead the committee at a critical inflection point for the self-service industry.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Secured Signing, a global leader in Digital Signature and Remote Online Notarization (RON) technology, recently sat down with industry innovators Tall Poppy Real Estate to discuss the successful, large-scale integration of the Secured Signing API into their core proprietary platform. By embedding high-security digital signatures directly into its internal workflows, Tall Poppy is effectively redefining the benchmarks for transparency, efficiency, and trust within the international real estate market.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- The demand for smarter and more precise AI creative tools is growing fast. Creators today don't just want beautiful images - they want consistency, storytelling, and control across every project. To meet this need, HitPaw Edimakor announces the release of Edimakor V4.9.0, a major upgrade that brings two powerful features: GPT Image 2 and an enhanced Character Library.

NEW YORK AND HONG KONG /Massachusetts Newswire: -- MocPOGO released a new iOS update, including an upgraded POGO Assistant, bringing a more intelligent and streamlined experience to Pokémon GO players. As a widely used Pokemon Go spoofer, MocPOGO continues to expand beyond traditional GPS location changes by integrating tools that support faster gameplay decisions and smoother in-game interaction.

NEW YORK AND HONG KONG /Massachusetts Newswire: -- FliFlik, a rising innovator in high-efficiency multimedia solutions, officially announces the latest feature update to its flagship software, FliFlik UltConv Video Compressor. It provides users with a professional yet effortless way on how to compress a video for free, ensuring that large media files are ready for storage saving and fast sharing.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- This Mother's Day, from April 24 to May 13, 2026, HitPaw, the global leader in AI-powered creative tools for video, photo, and audio generation, enhancement and editing, celebrates moms with heartfelt creativity and exclusive savings of up to 50% off. Whether creating family videos or restoring old photos, HitPaw helps turn moments with Mom into unforgettable memories.

NEW YORK and HONG KONG /Massachusetts Newswire: -- iToolab recently launched an iOS update for AnyGo, featuring an upgrade of its POGO Assistant feature for Pokemon GO players. As this game remains focused around exploration, collection, and battle strategies, more users are seeking out reliable Pokemon GO spoofers that not only provide simple GPS location services but also deliver a more efficient gaming experience.

ORLANDO, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- ViewTech Borescopes proudly announced a highly successful showing at this year's MRO Americas, marking its 14th time exhibiting at the premier aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul event. The company reported exceptional booth traffic, meaningful customer engagement, and widespread interest in its latest technological innovation.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- A widespread shift in business technology is driving organizations across legal, financial services, staffing, governments, life science, and corporate sectors to rethink how they manage data, workflows, and document execution, says Secured Signing. As companies migrate from legacy systems, integrated all-in-one e-Signature and online notary solutions are emerging as a critical component of modern operations.

DENVER, Colo. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- RespondWell™, a direct-to-consumer telehealth platform designed exclusively for the tactical athlete, officially launched today. The LegitScript-certified platform connects first responders nationwide with licensed healthcare providers and FDA-registered pharmacies to deliver specialized prescription wellness treatments directly to their doors.

PINELLAS PARK, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- TSS USA, a licensed low-voltage contractor based in Pinellas Park, Florida, announced that members of its installation team have completed CommScope's Authorized Connectivity Training (ACT) and earned Uniprise Certified Installer credentials. The certifications qualify TSS USA to install CommScope Uniprise structured cabling systems and issue manufacturer-backed warranties on completed commercial projects throughout the Tampa Bay area.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- ViewTech Borescopes, a leading provider of remote visual inspection (RVI) equipment, is returning to exhibit at INTERPHEX, the premier global pharma and biotechnology event. Attendees are invited to visit the ViewTech Borescopes booth 1943 to experience live demonstrations of its industry-leading video borescope technology designed to improve inspection efficiency, safety, and compliance in critical pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Secured Signing, a global leader in Digital Signing and Remote Online Notarization (RON), announced a 45% month-on-month increase in adoption of Realify, its AI-powered deepfake detection feature, among independent and in-house notaries. The surge reflects growing awareness among legal and notarial professionals of the escalating threat posed by AI-generated synthetic media in video-based identity verification and online meetings.

DALLAS, Texas and BURLINGTON, Ontario /Massachusetts Newswire: -- HostPapa, Inc., a leading global web hosting and cloud service provider, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Tailor Made Servers ("TMS"), a Dallas, Texas-based dedicated server hosting provider that has been serving businesses and resellers since 2003.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- HitPaw, a leading provider of AI-powered creative tools, announces the release of HitPaw FotorPea V5.4.0, featuring major updates including new AI enhancement models with Generative V2, AI Outpainting in the AI Canvas, and AI Agent for smarter image generation. This release also optimizes multiple workflows to improve efficiency and usability, empowering creators to deliver professional-quality results with greater ease.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Tenorshare PDNob, named the best PDF OCR software for 2026 by many users, has recently received a boost. Its new PDNob 2.0 version offers higher accuracy, a simpler design, and smart AI features, making it a strong alternative for competitive tools.

CHICAGO, Ill. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- The Industry Group, the leading authority on self-service technology and digital signage, today announced its comprehensive technology showcase for the upcoming National Restaurant Show (NRA), held May 16-19 at McCormick Place, Chicago, IL.. Located in the North Building at Booth #5829, the exhibit will feature a curated ecosystem of restaurant automation, AI-driven ordering, and accessibility solutions.

NAPLES, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Intetics Inc., a global technology company specializing in custom software development and AI-powered solutions, has achieved ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification, the world's first international standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS).

SANTA CLARA, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- SecuGen Corporation, a leading provider of advanced fingerprint biometric technology, today announced the commercial availability of its Unity™ 20 MOSIP fingerprint authentication device. Now certified and listed on the MOSIP Marketplace, the Unity 20 MOSIP is ready for immediate deployment in national digital identity programs around the world.

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Ethical Advocate, a Chapel Hill-based provider of ethics and compliance reporting solutions, today announced the release of an updated version of its Ethical Advocate online web application, designed to meet the accessibility requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The updated platform fully conforms to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA, the federal standard now required for all state and local government websites and mobile applications.

LONG BEACH, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Bringing its latest inspection innovations to the industry stage, ViewTech Borescopes will exhibit at the Western Turbine Users Inc (WTUI) 2026 Conference, a premier event for professionals focused on combustion turbine operations, maintenance, and inspection.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- SecuGen Corporation, a leading provider of advanced fingerprint biometric technology, today announced that its Unity™ 20 MOSIP fingerprint authentication device has been certified and officially listed on the MOSIP Marketplace, confirming compliance with Modular Open Source Identity Platform (MOSIP) SBI 2.0 L1 specifications.

NOVI, Mich. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Vice Capital Markets, a leading mortgage hedge advisory firm for independent lenders, banks and credit unions, announced today that two new Freddie Mac Cash-Specified Payup Types (CSPTs) for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages are now available through Vice Capital for both mandatory and best-efforts executions. The new payup types became effective in production on April 6, 2026.

AUSTIN, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire: -- FirstClose™, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, announced today that Kitsap Credit Union has selected FirstClose to support its home equity lending operations with a bundled, end-to-end digital tool.

PALM BEACH, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Artificial intelligence is transforming industries at a pace few people feel prepared for. For many entrepreneurs, small business owners and professionals, the rise of AI has created a growing sense of urgency... and overwhelm, says Dean Graziosi, multiple New York Times bestselling author and entrepreneur.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced Ask Aiva®, a conversational AI assistant natively embedded within the Empower® loan origination system (LOS) that allows lenders to query their origination environment in plain language, receive instant answers to see how those answers were derived.

SEATTLE, Wash. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Friday Harbor today announced a new integration with the Calyx Path Platform that brings AI-powered pre-underwriting directly into the flow of the loan. Instead of waiting until underwriting to uncover issues, lenders can now review borrower documents, surface potential problems and resolve them earlier while maintaining consistent, reliable loan data throughout the lifecycle.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Argyle, a leading provider of direct-source, consumer-permissioned income, employment and asset verifications, today announced a new integration with Vesta, an AI-native loan origination system (LOS) and agent platform built to automate and accelerate mortgage operations.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- GeekyAnts, a ​​global technology consulting and product development company, today announced the formal launch of GeekyAnts AI and AI Pods, a two-tier delivery program built to take enterprise AI systems from proof of concept to production, addressing the infrastructure and accountability failures that have stalled most AI pilot programs in 2026.

EDINBURGH, UK /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Today, we at FAXVIN are proud to mark 16 years in business. Since our founding on March 26, 2010, we have focused on one core mission: helping buyers, sellers, and automotive businesses make more informed decisions by giving them easier access to vehicle history information.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Secured Signing, a leading provider of tamperproof Digital Signatures and Online Notary solutions, is proud to announce its official approval as a trusted provider for Remote Online Notarization (RON) and In Person Electronic Notarization (IPEN) in nearly 40 U.S. states.

LONDON, UK /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Coda One has built two tools that probably shouldn't exist in the same company. One rewrites AI-generated text so it reads like a person wrote it. The other scans any text and tells you exactly how much of it looks machine-made. Both are free. Neither requires an account.

SEATTLE, Wash. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Friday Harbor, an AI-powered platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, today announced that Waterstone Mortgage has implemented its AI pre-underwriting platform to strengthen file quality and expand underwriting capacity across the lender's nationwide retail operation.

MCLEAN, Va. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light) was awarded a five-year base period with a five-year option prime contract to deliver information technology services-based solutions on the General Services Administration's (GSA) Alliant 3 Unrestricted Governmentwide Acquisition Contract (GWAC).

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced a new integration between its Empower® loan origination system (LOS) and Snapdocs, the mortgage industry's leading digital closing platform. Through the seamless, two-way integration, closing teams can generate orders, track transaction progress with real-time status updates and automate key closing and funding workflows, all without leaving their system of record.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Vertyx, a provider of intelligent mortgage servicing technology built for enhanced portfolio performance, today announced Homeowner Navigator, a platform providing AI-driven homeowner insights and omnichannel engagement with borrowers. The platform is designed to help mortgage servicers maintain visibility into borrower needs after closing, when opportunities to support retention, recapture and broader relationship growth are often harder to identify.

MCLEAN, Va. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light), a leading provider of advanced technology solutions delivering cyber and warfighter training platforms for Defense and National Security missions, today announced the appointment of Diane Hockenberry as Chief Marketing Officer.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Edupoint Educational Systems has been re-selected as a state-approved student information system (SIS) vendor under Tennessee's latest SIS contract, enabling the company to continue building on more than a decade of commitment to serving Tennessee school districts.

WASHINGTON, D.C. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- ViewTech Borescopes, a leading provider of remote visual inspection (RVI) equipment, will exhibit again at the SATELLITE Conference and Exhibition 2026, taking place March 23-26, 2026, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC. At SATELLITE 2026, ViewTech Borescopes will showcase its lineup of high-performance video borescopes designed for critical inspection applications across the aerospace, satellite, and advanced manufacturing industries.

PORTLAND, Ore. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Diode, the leader in blockchain-defined networking, today announced a collaboration with CleanConnect.ai to strengthen the integrity and traceability of oil and gas production certificates. The initiative integrates Diode's zero trust networking technology, Oasis' privacy preserving blockchain, and CleanConnect.ai's ProveZero multi-certification pathway system to deliver authenticated production proofs with source level provenance.

HOUSTON, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire: -- ViewTech Borescopes, a leading provider of high-quality video borescopes for remote visual inspection, will exhibit at the AMPP Annual Conference + Expo 2026, taking place March 15-19, 2026 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. Attendees are invited to visit ViewTech at Booth #2309 to see the latest advancements in remote visual inspection technology.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Argyle today announced the launch of its 3-in-1 Verification Suite, a unified verification product that brings verification of income (VOI), verification of employment (VOE) and verification of assets (VOA) together in a single, consumer-permissioned workflow. The consolidated Verification Suite enables mortgage lenders to manage multiple verification types through one interface, reducing the operational complexity of working across multiple vendors, integrations and contracts.

BOULDER, Colo. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that Timberline Bank has selected its platform to power its recently launched mortgage division. Founded in 2004, Timberline Bank is a Colorado-based community bank serving customers across western Colorado.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's largest independent cooperative network for mortgage lenders, announced enhancements to its benchmarking platform and a rebrand from Benchmark to TMC Insight, delivering expanded dashboards and peer performance analysis for mortgage lenders.

AUSTIN, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire: -- FirstClose™, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, today announced the rebrand of its point-of-sale (POS) experience as XpressEquity, along with a refreshed Encompass® by ICE Mortgage Technology® integration that delivers a streamlined, end-to-end digital workflow for home equity originations.

BOULDER, Colo. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced the release of Dynamic Apps 2.0, a major platform enhancement that allows lenders to create fully customizable loan applications tailored to specific loan purposes, borrower scenarios and business workflows without relying on engineering resources or third-party integrations.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- HitPaw has launched its global 2026 "Pay the Cat Tax" campaign, inviting cat lovers worldwide to celebrate their feline companions while earning rewards. Designed to blend creativity, community engagement, and real prizes, the campaign encourages participants to upload cat photos, complete fun tasks, collect "meow coins," and redeem exclusive benefits.

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- ViewTech Borescopes will exhibit at VERTICON 2026, the world's largest conference and trade show dedicated to the vertical aviation industry, taking place March 9-12, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia. The event is hosted by Vertical Aviation International and brings together thousands of aviation professionals, operators, manufacturers, and maintenance specialists from around the world.