As tech giants compete for dominance, Ask-Chat.ai is challenging the necessity of brand loyalty in artificial intelligence. By bundling over 20 premium models—including GPT, Claude, and Gemini—into a single interface, the platform allows users to bypass the financial and logistical burden of maintaining multiple individual AI subscriptions.
Archer Aviation is set to acquire three key Boeing subsidiaries—Wisk Aero, SkyGrid, and Insitu—in a strategic move to build an end-to-end physical AI platform for the aerospace and defense sectors. The deal includes a significant equity investment from Boeing, which will become a strategic partner to the company.
Terrence Curtin, the chief executive officer of TE Connectivity, is set to address shareholders and industry analysts at a pair of high-profile investor conferences this September. The executive will outline the company's strategic position in the global industrial technology sector during back-to-back fireside chats in New York.
Sweeping every subcategory in the 2026 CRN Annual Report Card Awards, SonicWall has secured the top position in the Network Security – Enterprise category. The Milpitas-based cybersecurity firm outperformed competitors by earning the highest average scores across product innovation, support, partnership, and managed and cloud services.
Ascend Wellness Holdings is pushing for shareholder support ahead of an August 28 special meeting, where investors will decide on a proposed reverse stock split. The company aims to consolidate its Class A common stock at a ratio between 1-for-10 and 1-for-50 to facilitate a potential national exchange listing.
Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on August 8, Larry Fitzgerald credits his legendary career to an insatiable curiosity rather than mere physical talent. In a conversation on the Grey Matter podcast, the wide receiver reflects on how he turned professional adversity into a blueprint for his post-football business success.
National Veterinary Associates has overhauled its executive structure, appointing Leslie Storms as Chief Operating Officer and naming Dr. Stacy Burdick as the firm's first Chief Medical Officer overseeing its entire network of 1,300 general practice, specialty, and emergency hospitals to streamline clinical decision-making.
TripleLift has tapped digital advertising veteran Dave Simon to serve as its new Chief Revenue Officer, effective August 10, 2026. Tasked with overseeing global direct sales and revenue acceleration, Simon’s arrival marks the final piece of the company’s executive leadership team as it pushes to expand its market presence.
A new collaboration between ThinkPalm Technologies and Singapore Polytechnic aims to accelerate the adoption of sustainability measurement tools among local SMEs and start-ups. By integrating AI-driven Industrial Internet of Things solutions, the partnership seeks to bolster Singapore’s standing as a regional carbon hub through actionable data.
Guangzhou-based Pomdoctor Limited is betting its future on a closed-loop growth model that integrates wearable data, artificial intelligence, and insurance networks. The company aims to move beyond episodic medical care by creating a self-reinforcing ecosystem where every patient interaction feeds data back into the system to refine predictive capabilities.
Investors who held common stock or options in The Hain Celestial Group between November 2013 and February 2017 may be eligible for a share of a $35 million settlement. The agreement follows a long-running class action litigation in the Eastern District of New York involving the company and several former executives.
After serving as interim leader and chief financial officer, Guillermo Viveros has been appointed president and CEO of Gardner Health Services. He takes the helm of the $100 million organization, which provides primary and behavioral health care to more than 47,000 patients across Santa Clara and San Mateo counties.
Boston Scientific executives are heading to the Wells Fargo 21st Annual Healthcare Conference this September, marking the start of a busy autumn for the medical device giant. The appearance precedes the company’s scheduled third-quarter financial report, which will detail performance for the period ending September 30.
Trading crowded winter resorts for the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay, Bhaya Cruises has unveiled a seasonal lineup focused on restorative wellness and cultural immersion. The operator is now pairing its boutique voyages with exclusive land retreats, targeting North American travelers who prioritize high-end comfort alongside traditional Vietnamese heritage.
For the eighth year in a row, Scale Computing has swept the Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure category at the CRN Annual Report Card Awards. The Austin-based edge computing firm secured top marks across all subcategories, including product innovation, support, and partnership, based on direct evaluations from IT solution providers.
With 970 out of 1,000 points, Hamburg-based technology group Körber has earned its second consecutive Platinum Medal from CyberVadis. The achievement places the company within the top 3 percent of global organizations assessed, even as the platform introduced rigorous new audit criteria specifically targeting artificial intelligence and evolving digital threats.
Professional basketball star Cade Cunningham is headlining a new national campaign for Thorne, emphasizing the role of disciplined nutrition in elite sports. The initiative highlights the synergy between consistent recovery habits and the brand's NSF Certified for Sport products, moving away from quick-fix solutions toward long-term physiological optimization.
Fifth-generation Maestra Ronera Jassil Villanueva Quintana has unveiled the final chapter of Brugal’s limited-edition series, Colección Visionaria Edición 03. By integrating Dominican coconuts into the brand's signature Aromatic Cask Toasting process, the release concludes a three-part exploration of the island's cultural heritage and natural abundance.
Eighty-four percent of B2B marketers rely on paid distribution, yet most treat their audience as a temporary expense rather than a long-term asset. Ben Billups, CEO of newsletter platform Breaker, argues that companies are overpaying for fleeting visibility while ignoring the compounding value of owning their direct reader relationships.
With over two decades of experience navigating the affiliated mortgage divisions of industry giants D.R. Horton and Lennar, Karen Klemcke has joined Cornerstone Capital Bank as Executive Vice President of Production. Her appointment anchors a broader strategic restructuring aimed at scaling the firm’s national builder platform.
Acurx Pharmaceuticals has launched a scientific collaboration with Leiden University Medical Center to map the 3D structure of DNA polymerase IIIC in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. This research aims to accelerate the development of systemic antibiotics that bypass traditional resistance mechanisms while sparing the patient's gut microbiome.
Two decades after the death of her young son, Kevin, author Jenni Petkau has published a memoir detailing her family’s navigation of terminal illness and the search for spiritual solace. The book, titled Goodnight Kevin, We'll See You in the Morning, weaves together personal journal entries and medical records.
Jeffrey Waldman has been named chief executive officer of Avantik, a diagnostic laboratory solutions provider based in Pine Brook, New Jersey. He succeeds Mark Zacur, who is retiring after a tenure marked by significant national expansion and the integration of several strategic acquisitions into the company's service portfolio.
The U.S. Marine Corps Logistics Command has tapped V2X Inc. for a logistics integration contract worth up to $500 million. The agreement focuses on the Secondary Repairable (SECREP) program, tasking the Reston-based firm with managing the intricate repair and sustainment cycles for essential military hardware over the coming years.
Newton-based Karyopharm Therapeutics will release its second quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, August 13, 2026. Management intends to review the company’s quarterly performance and provide updates on its clinical progress during a live conference call scheduled for 8:00 a.m. ET that same morning.
Jazz Pharmaceuticals is set to acquire Actio Biosciences in a deal valued at $820 million upfront, aiming to secure a foothold in the treatment of KCNT1-related epilepsy. The acquisition centers on ABS-1230, a clinical-stage precision therapy targeting a rare genetic condition for which no FDA-approved treatments currently exist.
McKinney-based Globe Life Inc. has cleared a new $2.5 billion authorization for common stock repurchases, effective August 15, 2026. Approved by the board on August 5, the move supersedes all previous buyback mandates as the firm aims to sustain its long-term capital allocation strategy for shareholders.
Law firm Brayton Purcell LLP has released a summary episode of its podcast, From Dust to Verdict, distilling five episodes of expert analysis into a guide on the dangers of artificial stone fabrication. Hosted by partner James Nevin, the project examines the aggressive rise of accelerated silicosis among countertop workers.
After 31 years of operations and over 3,000 executive placements, Protis Global is transitioning its leadership structure. Founder Bert Miller will move from CEO to Chairman of the CPG-focused search firm, while Skye Miller and Isabel Cosby assume the roles of Co-Presidents to spearhead the next phase of corporate growth.
By embedding Hubbl’s contextual intelligence platform into its existing workflows, San Jose-based ACL Digital aims to compress Salesforce transformation timelines from months into days. The partnership seeks to provide the governance and system visibility necessary for enterprises to transition toward agentic AI with predictable, measurable results.
