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Authentix Inc. Signs Cooperation and License Agreement with LEONHARD KURZ Stiftung & Co. KG. to Deliver High-Volume Production of QUANTUM stripe™
ADDISON, Texas, Oct. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Authentix, a pioneer in Nano Optic Security Feature Technologies, today announced it has signed a Cooperation and License Agreement with LEONHARD KURZ, one of the world's largest advanced high security...
NZXT hit with civil RICO suit in California over controversial PC rental biz — class-action lawsuit alleges PC Flex Program is a 'bait-and-switch-scheme' that included used and inferior hardware
NZXT's once-hyped PC rental service is headed to federal court. The Flex program, first launched in 2024 as a monthly gaming rig subscription, promised affordability for players who couldn't stomach the up-front cost of a multi-thousand-dollar...
Thermaltake Cooler Confirms Existence of Nova Lake CPUs — And They'll Work With Your Old Cooler
In an update to the install guide for its Minecube 360 Ultra ARGB cooler, Thermaltake has inadvertently confirmed the existence of Intel's next-generation Nova Lake processors, as well as inter-generational cooler compatibility. Alongside...
Curling irons sold at Ulta, Amazon recalled after reports of burn injuries
(Gray News) – About 357,000 Bio Iconic curling irons sold at popular retailers are being recalled after several burn injuries were reported, according to a notice posted by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall includes the Bio...
Manufacturers’ Optimism Faces Reality Check Amid Rising Costs, Weak Demand
October 29, (THEWILL) — Despite renewed optimism about Nigeria’s economic outlook heading into the fourth quarter of 2025, the country’s manufacturing sector continues to face steep challenges. Persistent inflation, rising production costs,...
Koskela co-founder wins 2025 Women in Design Award
Koskela co-founder wins 2025 Women in Design Award personAustralian GiftGuide Team calendar_monthOctober 28, 2025 Good Design Australia celebrates Sasha Titchkosky, co-founder and CEO of Koskela, for her pioneering work in sustainable design,...
Koala and Bluey launch limited-edition collection
Koala and Bluey launch limited-edition collection personAustralian GiftGuide Team calendar_monthOctober 28, 2025 Two of Australia’s most beloved brands have partnered to launch the Playtime collection. The collaboration blends Koala’s sustainable...
Flexible Marketing Leadership Drives Fractional CMO Growth in UK
UK industries from biotech to fintech increasingly adopt fractional CMO models for flexible, cost-effective marketing leadership amid complex post-Brexit market dynamics. The United Kingdom’s business landscape is experiencing a fundamental shift...
Yoplait Liberté Canada appoints new CEO
Yoplait Liberté Canada names Claire Bara as CEO. Bara previously served as president of A. Lassonde. She also held several senior leadership roles at well-known Canadian companies such as RONA, Sobeys and Molson Coors. “Claire’s extensive...
Stories of High-Quality Development|Innovative practices in humanomics: Promoting the integrated development of culture and economy
Culture is like water, nourishing everything in silence and connecting a nation's past, present and future. In places where culture is highly developed, the economy also leads the way. This perspective offers a humanistic interpretation of the...
Short-Chain PFAS Eclipse Their Longer Counterparts in Blood Serum
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are synthetic molecules found in a wide range of consumer products, from non-stick pans to stain-resistant carpets. They are often called “forever chemicals” due to their persistence in the environment as...
Guinness Nigeria delivers strong performance ahead of transition to new financial year-end
Guinness Nigeria Plc has recorded a strong financial comeback, reporting an unaudited net profit of N26.3 billion for the extended 15-month period ended September 30, 2025, marking a major turnaround from the N54.7 billion loss posted in the...
Dr. Cindy Cai and the Model Systems
In the vast and often complex landscape of rehabilitation and life after injury, navigating the scientific jargon and understanding the nuances of ongoing care can be a daunting challenge for individuals with disabilities and their families. Enter...
NGX Group Market Capitalisation Rises 37.7% to N141.75tn Amid Strong Investor Confidence
The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) has recorded an impressive 37.7 percent increase in its total market capitalisation, reaching N141.75 trillion as of the end of the third quarter of 2025. This surge marks one of the most significant expansions in...
How Lidl, Hormel, Kellanova Are Rethinking Category Management
Once considered a mature discipline, category management is now undergoing an evolution. As the shopper journey becomes increasingly fragmented, both retailers and consumer goods manufacturers are reexamining how they define and manage categories....
Southern California inflation hits 16-month high
New inflation stats confirm Southern California shoppers’ hunch — and fear — that the cost of living is heating up again. The recent release of regional Consumer Price Indexes for September – a rare federal data release during the government...
MTR parent Orkla is going public—here’s what’s cooking behind the IPO
A subsidiary of Norway’s $11 billion consumer-goods major Orkla ASA, the company sells over 2.3 million packs daily across 400 products, from spices to ready-to-eat meals. Though rooted in south Indian culinary traditions, its reach extends to 45...
Trumponomics Is Pushing Young Voters Into Socialism
Americans are feeling the sting of President Trump’s tariffs. Consumer goods ranging from coffee and watches to toys and televisions are experiencing a jump in prices. Meanwhile, socialist frontrunner and New York City Democratic mayoral nominee...