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Ford plans to embed Apple Maps directly into its Universal Electric Vehicle Platform, which will start with a $30,000 midsize pickup truck set for release in 2027. In an announcement on Thursday, Ford says it will use Apple Maps to offer “turn-by-turn directions using natural language, real-time traffic and incident information, intuitive search featuring detailed place cards, and routing options.”The vehicle will also have an intelligent EV routing feature and battery preconditioning. Since the Apple Maps system will be integrated into Ford’s upcoming platform, drivers won’t need an iPhone to use it — though Ford notes that CarPlay will still…
Los Angeles, July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HOLYWATER TECH, the AI-first technology company behind vertical streaming platform My Drama, in partnership with management consulting firm Owl & Co, today released “The State of Microdrama 2026”. This report combines proprietary product data and behavioral insights from My Drama and My Muse (HOLYWATER TECH’s platform for vertical series produced with the support of generative AI) with a May 2026 survey of 2,737 My Drama users. “When Bogdan Nesvit’s team approached me to jointly present this report at the Vertical Media Summit, I was thrilled,” said Hernan Lopez, founder of Owl &…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ethereum based crypto presale Pepeto has announced it is considering a $5,000 investment limit per participant, as the Ethereum crypto presale nears a full sellout of its allocation. The reasoning behind the probable cap carries more emotion than most crypto news: the team is building what it calls a revolution in how meme coins trade, and it wants the maximum number of holders standing inside it when it launches, not a handful of large wallets holding the story for themselves. The announcement lands with over $10.494 million raised and fast-growing recognition…
GENEVA, July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps), today welcomes the launch of the S&P Pantera Digital Asset Index and the inclusion of the TRON blockchain among the top protocols represented in the benchmark. Developed by S&P Dow Jones Indices and Pantera Capital, the index applies a methodology centered on protocol utility, onchain liquidity, and network activity. The launch marks one of the clearest signs to date that established financial market frameworks are being extended to digital assets, applying benchmark methodologies…
Wilmington, DE, July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IKO Commercial, a division of IKO Industries and a global leader in commercial roofing, waterproofing and insulation solutions, today announced the appointment of three new independent sales agencies to expand regional coverage and strengthen support for contractors, distributors and building professionals across key U.S. markets. Effective immediately, the new appointments include: Tegco Group, represented by Thomas Goldstein, serving Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Southern Delaware. The Stark Zone, represented by Roger and Julie Stark, serving Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and West Virginia. Eco-Spec, represented by John Robinson, Boris Reid, and Aubrey Larcheveaux, serving…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 23, 2026 3:39 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The British Columbia government says it’s expanding the supervision of repeat offenders with the creation of seven new intervention and monitoring hubs in the Lower Mainland to help reduce street disorder and crimes targeting businesses. It says the government is tracking up to 865 people under the existing repeat violent offender initiative along with a program monitoring chronic property offenders that was launched last month.The Ministry of Public Safety says in a statement that 365 people are being…
NEW YORK, July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Uniswap Labs today announced Permissioned Pools, a new hook standard for Uniswap v4 that enables permissioned asset trading through Automated Market Makers (AMMs) with compliance enforced directly onchain. Permissioned Pools were built in collaboration with leading teams bringing regulated assets onchain. Launch partners include Superstate, Securitize, and Dowgo: part of a growing set of issuers and platforms seeking compliant access to onchain markets for tokenized funds, securities, equities, and other permissioned assets. Bringing permissioned assets to AMMsThe tokenized asset market is estimated to reach $11 trillion by 2030. As more regulated assets move…
The new strategy that Amazon gaming exec Jeff Gattis talked to The Verge about last month is getting clearer now that Prime Video has added a new Games tab on Fire TV devices. With Prime Gaming, Amazon Game Studios, and Luna now combined into one organization, it’s aiming at the more casual audience of people already using Prime Video to stream movies, TV shows, and sports, instead of trying to compete directly with “core” gamers playing MMOs and shooters.Luna was already included in Prime, but now users in the US and UK can access it directly within Prime Video to…
ST. MICHAEL, Barbados, July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Inspired by the latest wave of binge worthy luxury resort dramas, Royalton Hotels & Resorts is bringing the fantasy to life with an exclusive experience where personalized service, timeless luxury, and unforgettable storytelling take center stage. Designed for travelers who expect more than just a vacation, Royalton Reserve Paraíso de la Bonita presents a seven-night escape that blends extraordinary accommodations, world-class dining, transformative wellness, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences into one seamless journey. The experience begins before guests even arrive. Travelers depart aboard the Royalton Private Jet from either Toronto or New York…
Grosse Pointe, Michigan, July 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Broad Arrow, driven by Hagerty (NYSE: HGTY), has added an incredible amount of horsepower to its inaugural edition of The Quail Auction with a thrilling lineup of exceedingly rare and luxuriously appointed modern hypercars and supercars. All set for the official auction of The Quail by The Peninsula, A Motorsports Gathering on August 13 and 14 in Carmel, California, the group is commanded by a 2025 Bugatti W16 Mistral, estimated to bring $8,000,000 to $10,000,000. The Mistral on offer is a fantastic example of Bugatti’s ultimate open-air roadster and the final…