Verra Mobility Corporation (NASDAQ: VRRM), a leading provider of smart mobility technology solutions, announced today the results of a new survey of 2,000 Americans who own or lease a vehicle 2019 or newer. The survey, which was conducted by Verra Mobility’s Commercial Services business, explored attitudes and awareness around connected vehicle features. The survey found that over half of Americans find the idea of a vehicle being a “digital wallet” appealing, and 54% would enable such a feature if available. Continue reading
IGT Extends Success of Wheel of Fortune Brand to New Product Categories at Global Gaming Expo 2024
International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”) (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it is extending the success of IGT’s Wheel of Fortune™ Slots, one of the most prolific slot themes of all time, to the video poker, electronic table games (ETG) and video lottery terminals (VLT) product categories. These products, along with 11 new Wheel of Fortune Slots games and three new Wheel of Fortune Slots cabinets, will make their global trade show debut at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E), Oct. 7-10 in Las Vegas, Nev. Continue reading
Optoma Unveils UHZ35 Gaming and Home Entertainment Laser Projector
Optoma, the No. 1 4K UHD projection and DLP® Laser brand in the Americas,* today introduced the UHZ35, a true 4K UHD laser projector for optimal gaming experiences, movies, and home entertainment viewing that joins the company’s line of award-winning true 4K projectors and its short throw model, the UHZ35ST. Immerse yourself in cinematic brilliance and gaming excitement with the new Optoma UHZ35 and experience your favorite movies coming to life with breathtaking 4K UHD detail and vibrant colors. Continue reading
Accelerating climate action in tourism is critical for the resilience of the sector and host communities, according UNTourism
During the recent G20 Tourism Ministers’ meeting in Belém, Brazil, UN World Tourism Organization Secretary-General, Zurab Pololikashvili, called for urgent measures to reshape tourism in a way that benefits both the environment and local communities. With tourism on track to return to pre-pandemic levels by the end of the year, Pololikashvili highlighted the importance of looking beyond recovery and focusing on making tourism a force for positive change. Continue reading
Holiday Inn Express hotels unveils limited edition “Pancakesuits” with secret warming pocket
When it comes to hotel breakfast, Holiday Inn Express – an IHG Hotels & Resorts brand – is reminding travelers nobody does it better. For years, Holiday Inn Express guests have come to enjoy a fresh, hot, and complimentary breakfast – a brand staple at over 3,000 locations worldwide. While the menu offerings have continued to evolve over the years, there is one timeless favorite our guests flip over at hotels across the U.S. – the brand’s renowned pancakes. Continue reading
Long Lines at Airport Security and Terminal Counters Plus Flight Delays/Cancellations Cited by Consumers as Top Hassles When Flying
A survey of America’s flying public indicates that long lines at security (61%), flight delays or cancellations (57%) and long lines at the airline terminal counter (41%) are the top three most common causes of delays or inconveniences they face at the airport. Consumers could select multiple options in their responses. Continue reading
Compete for $150K Prizes: Join Spatial Joy 2024 The Global AR Application Development Championship
Spatial Joy 2024 The Global AR Application Development Championship is now open for registration! Organized by Rokid, a global leader in human-computer interaction through augmented reality, this championship invites AR developers globally to harness voice, gesture, and visual AI technologies to create groundbreaking AR experiences. Powered by the self-developed YodaOS-Master operating system, Rokid AR glasses deliver exceptional spatial computing performance. Continue reading
Voters Reveal Their Healthcare Priorities for the Next President in New eHealth Report
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — With the presidential election less than two months away, new research published today by eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: EHTH) (eHealth.com), a leading private online health insurance marketplace, shows that Republicans and Democrats are united in their growing alarm at the rising cost of healthcare and are looking to the next president to address it. Continue reading
Researchers Find Facemask Impacts are Leading Source of Higher Severity Impacts in Professional American Football
Nearly one third of concussions in professional American football are due to impacts from the facemask, a part of the helmet that has remained mostly unchanged in the last decade. In a new study presented at the International Research Council on Biomechanics of Injury conference today, researchers used data collected from instrumented mouthpieces worn by players in the National Football League (NFL) that measured head motion and found that facemasks are the most frequent location of impact on a player’s helmet in a subset of high severity impacts. The study findings suggest that facemask enhancements could help protect players and minimize injury risk. Continue reading
Experts ensure that early detection and proper prevention are key to tackling the future challenges of cancer
MEDSIR, a leading company dedicated to advancing independent clinical research in oncology on an international level and part of Oncoclínicas & Co, the largest oncology treatment group in Latin America with significant strength in the clinical and outpatient setting, showcased its groundbreaking research at this year’s European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress held in Barcelona. The company presented 12 new studies that address various types of cancer, marking a significant scientific milestone for MEDSIR. Continue reading