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Benjamin Capital Partners Secures Seed Round To Ignite Future Growth

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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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NEW YORK and OULU, Finland, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Benjamin Capital Partners announced today the closing of a seed round, raising a total of $5.5 mil. from Play Ventures & F4 Fund. Other prominent investors in the round include inventor, investor, and serial entrepreneur Anton Gauffin; tech CEO and 20-year payment veteran Shane Happach; and Ilkka Teppo, founder of Reworks. The raise will serve to aggressively fuel growth for the Benjamin cash rewards app, which has generated robust consumer demand and revenue growth since its launch in October 2023. Since coming out of beta in October, the Benjamin app already has over 300,000 installs and 195,000 monthly active users (MAUs). Many users are already earning over $100 per month; some are over $1,000 per month in earnings. Moreover, more than 50% of installs are staying as MAUs. Revenue growth has also been very strong, growing north of 40% month over month since October.

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  • NEW YORK and OULU, Finland, March 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Benjamin Capital Partners announced today the closing of a seed round, raising a total of $5.5 mil.
  • The raise will serve to aggressively fuel growth for the Benjamin cash rewards app, which has generated robust consumer demand and revenue growth since its launch in October 2023.
  • Since coming out of beta in October, the Benjamin app already has over 300,000 installs and 195,000 monthly active users (MAUs).
  • "Play Ventures is very excited to lead the seed round of Benjamin as they continue to build category-defining consumer reward products.

BLUETTI Introduces Outdoor Clean Energy Solutions to the Middle East

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Friday, March 15, 2024
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ABU DHABI, UAE, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BLUETTI, a global leader in clean energy solutions, has strategically entered the Middle East market, presenting innovative power products designed for outdoor power needs.

Key Points: 
  • ABU DHABI, UAE, March 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BLUETTI, a global leader in clean energy solutions, has strategically entered the Middle East market, presenting innovative power products designed for outdoor power needs.
  • As an industry front-runner with over 535 patents, BLUETTI has expanded its presence to 100+ countries and regions, positively impacting millions of families.
  • Prestigious awards like the CES Award further highlight BLUETTI's dedication to continuous innovation in the clean energy sector.
  • To address diverse power needs, BLUETTI provides a range of power solutions covering portable power stations, residential energy storage systems, foldable solar panels, and accessories.

Micro Center Launches Micro Center News: Reviews, Advice and News for Technology Consumers

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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HILLIARD, Ohio, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Micro Center, a leading national retailer specializing in computers and electronic devices, is proud to introduce Micro Center News, a new online publication dedicated to providing expert tech news, reviews, and advice. This new initiative extends Micro Center's commitment to being an authoritative advisor and trusted source of expert information. Micro Center News can be found at microcenter.news and as part of the microcenter.com website.

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  • HILLIARD, Ohio, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Micro Center, a leading national retailer specializing in computers and electronic devices, is proud to introduce Micro Center News, a new online publication dedicated to providing expert tech news, reviews, and advice.
  • Micro Center News is for tech enthusiasts, system builders, professionals, power users, gamers, content creators, makers, and everyday consumers seeking to navigate the complex world of technology.
  • Headed by Micro Center Editor-in-Chief Dan Ackerman, a veteran technology journalist who previously served as Editor-in-Chief of Gizmodo and Editorial Director at CNET, Micro Center News is about using our expertise to empower technology consumers.
  • "Customers already get hands-on expertise and trusted advice from Micro Center associates in our stores, on everything from PC building to laptop shopping," said Micro Center Director of Digital Marketing Meg Adrion.

HONOR Wins 45 Media Awards at MWC 2024

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global technology brand HONOR debuted its new AI-empowered all-scenario strategy with the announcement of the global launch of HONOR Magic6 Pro and the AI PC HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 at MWC 2024 in Barcelona.

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  • BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global technology brand HONOR debuted its new AI-empowered all-scenario strategy with the announcement of the global launch of HONOR Magic6 Pro and the AI PC HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 at MWC 2024 in Barcelona.
  • This year at MWC, HONOR received a total of 45 awards from global media.
  • For the first time in the global launch of the HONOR Magic6 Pro, the media praised it.
  • Android Authority awarded the HONOR MagicBook Pro 16 the "Best of MWC 2024" and commented that "HONOR MagicBook 16 Pro is a powerful laptop designed for the age of AI."

Seedtag Appoints Kartal Goksel as Chief Technology Officer

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Seedtag , the leading global contextual advertising company, announced today the appointment of Kartal Goksel as the company's Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Seedtag , the leading global contextual advertising company, announced today the appointment of Kartal Goksel as the company's Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
  • At Kargo, he served as the Chief Technology Officer, leading the development of the company's SSP.
  • "Kartal Goksel is an invaluable addition to our leadership team," said Jorge Poyatos, Co-CEO & Co-Founder of Seedtag.
  • "I'm thrilled to have Kartal taking on the role as Seedtag's new Chief Technology Officer.

Seedtag Appoints Kartal Goksel as Chief Technology Officer

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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LONDON, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Seedtag , the leading global contextual advertising company, announced today the appointment of Kartal Goksel as the company's Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Seedtag , the leading global contextual advertising company, announced today the appointment of Kartal Goksel as the company's Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
  • At Kargo, he served as the Chief Technology Officer, leading the development of the company's SSP.
  • "Kartal Goksel is an invaluable addition to our leadership team," said Jorge Poyatos, Co-CEO & Co-Founder of Seedtag.
  • "I'm thrilled to have Kartal taking on the role as Seedtag's new Chief Technology Officer.

COCINA'S Parent Company MECENAS Taps Industry Veteran Andrew Polsky as EVP Revenue and Brand Strategy Amidst Growth Surge

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- COCINA's parent company, minority owned and operated, MECENAS, a preeminent full-stack media company, today announced the appointment of Andrew Polsky as Executive Vice President of Revenue and Brand Strategy. Polsky, a seasoned executive with extensive experience in multicultural digital media, joins MECENAS at a pivotal time to help position the company and all its units into its next phase of sustained growth.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- COCINA 's parent company, minority owned and operated, MECENAS , a preeminent full-stack media company, today announced the appointment of Andrew Polsky as Executive Vice President of Revenue and Brand Strategy.
  • Polsky, a seasoned executive with extensive experience in multicultural digital media, joins MECENAS at a pivotal time to help position the company and all its units into its next phase of sustained growth.
  • "I am truly honored and excited to join my former colleagues and good friends Emi, Fede, Sarah, and the exceptional team at MECENAS," said Polsky.
  • We are confident Andrew will play a pivotal role in advancing MECENAS' revenue streams while strengthening our brand strategy."

DeRUCCI Smart Mattress Wins TWICE CES Picks Award 2024

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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“CES seemed as busy as ever this year and the awards matched this. This year, we received a record amount of entries, and the quality across the board was incredible. Winners should be extremely proud of their achievement -- their product showed true innovation and hugely impressed our judging panel,” said the TWICE Awards’ editorial team.

Key Points: 
  • The DeRUCCI Group https://www.derucci.com , a leading public company and sleep technology brand, announced today that the DeRUCCI T11 Pro Smart Mattress has won the coveted 2024 CES Picks Awards in the TWICE consumer electronics category.
  • DeRUCCI was selected as a TWICE CES 2024 Picks winner based on the impact expected on the Consumer Electronics industry.
  • The TWICE CES 2024 Picks Award recognizes the very best products and solutions on display at CES 2024, with hundreds of products and solutions considered.
  • “Thank you to the entire TWICE CES 2024 Picks Award editorial team!”
    The CES 2024 Picks Award caps off a successful week at the CES Show in Las Vegas, where DeRUCCI was also awarded with the CES 2024 Innovation Awards in two categories and the BIG Innovation Award, and was also featured in top international publications and shows, including the Wall Street Journal, CNET, Forbes, Business Insider, T3, and Techradar, Yahoo!

CNET Bestows ‘Best of Internet Providers of 2024’ accolade to Kinetic

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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This is the second consecutive year Kinetic has received the CNET recognition.

Key Points: 
  • This is the second consecutive year Kinetic has received the CNET recognition.
  • Its price tag is often considerably lower as well.”
    “We’re incredibly honored to be recognized as CNET’s ‘Best for fast DSL Internet Speeds,’” Kinetic President Jeff Small said in acknowledging the award.
  • “This accolade reflects our rock-solid commitment to delivering exceptional internet service and our dedication to providing unparalleled customer service,” he said.
  • It’s our goal to bridge this digital divide by providing high-quality, high-speed internet to as many Americans as possible.”
    CNET notes that Kinetic’s high-speed internet includes unlimited data and no contracts.

LG'S COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION IS RECOGNIZED WITH NUMEROUS AWARDS AT CES 2024

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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Named as a winner of Reviewed's Accessibility Awards for CES 2024 – LG's Universal UP Kit – a collection of innovative home appliance accessories and add-ons embracing universal design has been crafted to enhance usability for individuals facing physical challenges.

Key Points: 
  • Named as a winner of Reviewed's Accessibility Awards for CES 2024 – LG's Universal UP Kit – a collection of innovative home appliance accessories and add-ons embracing universal design has been crafted to enhance usability for individuals facing physical challenges.
  • It was also recognized in Apartment Therapy's Best Home Design Products from CES 2024.
  • From the Consumer Technology Association's (CTA) CES Innovation Award program alone, LG won 34 CES Innovation Awards including two Best of Innovation Awards given to the LG 4K Transparent OLED T and the 83-inch 4K OLED Zero Connect TV (M4).
  • Highlights from LG's over 200 awards and recognitions earned at CES 2024 include:
    Gear Patrol: Coolest TVs and Monitors Revealed at CES 2024 – LG OLED evo G4, C4, and OLED B4
    Laptop Mag: Best of CES 2024 – Best 2-in-1: LG gram Pro 2-in-1
    For more information on LG's CES 2024 awards and honors and additional information about LG's products announced at CES, please visit LG Newsroom .