DALLAS, Texas — August 28, 2026 — Phantom Blade Productions LLC announced that its Ximphonic Versus graphic novel series has surpassed 14,000 physical copies sold, according to the company. The independent publisher also announced plans to continue developing the property for screen adaptation, with work on an anime series trailer scheduled to begin in January 2027.

Ximphonic Versus is a dark-fantasy graphic novel series presented as a melodic opera and incorporates themes involving trauma, anxiety, depression, relationships and loss. According to Phantom Blade Productions, the creative team consulted with licensed psychologist Dr. Jo Angela Johnston regarding the series’ mental-health themes.

The company said the consultation was intended to provide a professional perspective on how psychological and emotional themes are presented in the story. Phantom Blade Productions also emphasized that the graphic novels are works of entertainment and are not intended to replace professional mental-health care.

Readers experiencing mental-health concerns are encouraged to seek advice from qualified healthcare professionals.

Reported Sales Milestone

According to Phantom Blade Productions, Ximphonic Versus has sold more than 14,000 physical copies through its publishing and distribution channels.

The company said the series reached the milestone without relying on Kickstarter, Indiegogo or other crowdfunding platforms. Beginning in January 2027, Phantom Blade Productions plans to distribute the graphic novel series through Universal Distribution, which the company says will expand its availability internationally.

Phantom Blade Productions has also cited coverage of Ximphonic Versus by entertainment and comics media, including MSN, USA News and ScreenRant. The company also reports that the property received an “IP of the Year” award from the ICCA in 2022.

Screen Adaptation in Development

Phantom Blade Productions is also developing Ximphonic Versus for a potential screen adaptation. The company said Massimiliano Cerchi of Lionsgate is attached as director, while series creator Xing Xin is serving as co-director. Oscar Araujo is attached as composer.

Araujo previously composed music for Konami’s Castlevania: Lords of Shadow video game series. Phantom Blade Productions said he is expected to compose music for the Ximphonic Versus adaptation.

The trailer is scheduled to enter production in January 2027. According to the company, storyboard work for the project is being developed in Japan by S. Amatatsu in collaboration with Phantom Blade Productions.

The company said it is targeting Tubi and Amazon Prime Video for the eventual series. Specific release dates and distribution agreements have not been announced.

“Ximphonic Versus focuses on themes of sadness and tragedy as its characters face difficult circumstances and attempt to overcome the challenges ahead,” said S. Xing Xin-B, CEO of Phantom Blade Productions. “The story explores human emotions within a fantasy setting, including love, heartbreak, forgiveness and the struggle between good and evil.”

Independent Publishing Approach

Phantom Blade Productions said it has developed Ximphonic Versus through a direct publishing model rather than crowdfunding.

The company said the approach has enabled it to continue developing the property while building an audience for the graphic novel series. The publisher plans to continue expanding the intellectual property across publishing and screen entertainment.

Additional information about the adaptation and future releases is expected as development progresses.

About Phantom Blade Productions LLC

Phantom Blade Productions LLC is a Dallas, Texas-based entertainment company focused on graphic-novel publishing, animation development and action-figure projects.

Media Contact

Xing Xin-B
Phantom Blade Productions LLC
Email: phantombladeprodllc@gmail.com
Website: www.Ximphonicversus.com

ALBANY, N.Y. — August 28, 2026 — WhitsonLaw, PLLC has published its 2026 New York Complex-Asset Divorce Planning Checklist, an educational resource addressing financial records and legal questions that may arise when a marital estate includes business interests, executive compensation, real estate, trusts, inherited property, retirement benefits, investments, or substantial debt.

The checklist is available through the WhitsonLaw website. Journalists may request a media copy, supporting sources, or an interview with managing attorney Debra A. Whitson.

Checklist Focus

The publication organizes planning considerations into five areas:

• Identifying assets, liabilities, income sources, and ownership records
• Evaluating whether property may be marital, separate, or commingled
• Reviewing valuation methods, liquidity, debt, and future income
• Identifying potential tax and retirement-plan issues
• Coordinating legal, accounting, valuation, and financial analysis while considering privacy

It also lists records that may help establish a financial baseline, including tax returns, account statements, compensation agreements, business and trust documents, property records, retirement-plan information, loan documents, and marital agreements.

“An account balance or valuation does not necessarily show when an asset can generate cash, what obligations accompany it, or which tax issues may need review,” Whitson said. “The checklist is designed to help readers identify those questions early and organize the records needed for professional analysis.”

Primary Legal Sources

New York applies equitable distribution when allocating marital property. New York Domestic Relations Law Section 236 identifies factors courts may consider; it does not require an automatic equal division in every matter.

Classification and valuation questions may require added analysis when separate and marital funds have been combined, compensation becomes available over time, a closely held company lacks a ready market, or real estate is subject to financing obligations.

Retirement benefits can involve plan-specific requirements and federal tax rules. The checklist therefore directs readers to Internal Revenue Service guidance on retirement plans and divorce in addition to the New York statute.

The publication does not present survey findings, report statewide filing trends, predict legal outcomes, or replace advice based on individual circumstances.

About WhitsonLaw, PLLC 

WhitsonLaw is a New York matrimonial and family-law firm serving clients in person and virtually. The firm handles divorce, child custody, child support, family offense matters, mediation, collaborative divorce, adoption, separation agreements, grandparents’ rights, and prenuptial agreements.

Media Contact

For the checklist, source links, interviews, or on-record commentary:

WhitsonLaw, PLLC
Email: info@whitsonlawfirm.com
Phone: (518) 412-4111 or (518) 652-1504
Website: whitsonlawfirm.com

Attorney Advertising. This release and the checklist provide general information only. They do not constitute legal advice or establish an attorney-client relationship. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

NEW YORK, NY — Public interest law fellowships can give early-career attorneys supervised experience across multiple areas of civil legal practice while helping legal aid organizations address the varied needs of low-income communities. One Southern Nevada fellowship illustrates how a structured rotational model can combine broad practice exposure with continued legal-aid service.

Millions of Americans experience civil legal problems without receiving adequate legal assistance. The Legal Services Corporation’s 2022 Justice Gap Study reported that low-income Americans received no or insufficient help for 92% of their substantial civil legal problems. The findings underscore the continuing demand for civil legal services and the importance of developing attorneys prepared to serve clients with complex and overlapping legal needs.

Rotational fellowships provide structured legal-aid experience

A rotating public interest law fellowship is a fixed-term position in which an early-career attorney works in multiple civil legal practice areas under supervision. Unlike ordinary case variety, a rotational fellowship deliberately assigns a fellow to defined projects or units for planned periods.

The structure typically combines orientation, supervised client work, increasing responsibility, and transitions between projects. Fellowship terms vary, and post-fellowship employment is not guaranteed across programs.

Rotations can expose attorneys to different clients, procedures, remedies, and forms of advocacy while allowing host organizations to assess where a fellow’s skills may be most effective.

Different practice areas address different community needs

Legal-aid organizations serve clients facing a wide range of civil legal problems. A rotational fellowship can expose an attorney to several of those areas.

Child advocacy may involve representing children in foster care, addressing permanency questions, advocating for stable placements, and working to keep siblings together. The work can require trauma-informed communication and coordination with caseworkers and courts.

Family justice may include assisting survivors of domestic violence with protective orders and related family-law matters. Safety planning, careful interviewing, and preparation for hearings can be important components of the representation.

Housing advocacy can involve eviction defense, habitability disputes, rental-assistance issues, negotiation, and rapid review of documents. Housing matters frequently operate on short timelines, requiring attorneys to assess urgent legal issues quickly.

Consumer advocacy may address debt collection, deceptive business practices, and financial exploitation. Attorneys review records, determine applicable legal protections, and identify potential remedies.

Guardianship advocacy focuses on protecting the rights and autonomy of older adults and people with disabilities. Attorneys may consider a client’s preferences and less restrictive alternatives when addressing guardianship proceedings.

These areas can intersect. A housing dispute, for example, can affect family stability, while financial exploitation can threaten an older adult’s housing. A rotating attorney may not handle every connected legal issue but can learn to identify related concerns and make appropriate referrals.

Skills developed through supervised rotations

Working across practice areas can help fellows develop skills that transfer between civil legal matters, including:

• Client interviewing and communication with clients experiencing fear, trauma, disability, or other barriers.
• Case assessment and identification of urgent or legally actionable issues.
• Legal research and drafting across different types of proceedings.
• Negotiation focused on the client’s goals and circumstances.
• Courtroom preparation and advocacy.
• Case management and coordination with attorneys, courts, agencies, and other professionals.
• Supervision and feedback from attorneys with different areas of subject-matter expertise.

The rotational approach also has limitations. A placement lasting only several months in each practice area may provide breadth but cannot necessarily provide the depth of specialization that an attorney develops by concentrating on one field over a longer period.

Paul Padda Law’s Community Justice Fellowship

One Southern Nevada program applies the rotational model through the Community Justice Fellowship, sponsored by Paul Padda Law Community Justice Fellowship and hosted by the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada (LACSN).

According to the program information provided by the organizations, the fellowship lasts one year and is intended for recent law graduates, outgoing judicial law clerks, and attorneys with fewer than three years of postgraduate experience.

The fellow rotates through four Legal Aid Center projects:

• Children’s Attorneys Project
• Family Justice Project
• Consumer Rights and Housing Justice Project
• Guardianship Advocacy Project

The program information states that the fellow participates in client interviews and case processing through final resolution. It also states that the fellow receives a full-time Legal Aid Center position after completing the fellowship.

Those terms are specific to the Community Justice Fellowship and should not be treated as standard features of public interest law fellowships generally.

The sponsorship arrangement also distinguishes the program from fellowships funded entirely by a host organization or external fellowship provider. Paul Padda Law provides sponsorship for the fellowship year, while LACSN serves as the host organization.

Choosing between broad and specialized fellowship experience

There is no universal model for early-career public interest attorneys. A broad legal-aid rotation may be appropriate for an attorney who wants exposure to different client populations and practice areas. A specialized fellowship may be more appropriate for someone who has already established a particular practice goal.

Key considerations include:

Prospective fellows should review the actual terms of a program rather than relying solely on the description of its rotation model. Important questions include the length of each placement, the level of direct client contact, supervision arrangements, caseload expectations, training, compensation, benefits, bar-related support, and what happens when the fellowship ends.

Fellowship selectivity varies by program

There is no single acceptance rate for public interest fellowships because programs differ substantially in size, funding, geographic scope, practice area, and applicant pool.

National fellowships may attract significant competition, while regional legal-aid organizations may consider factors such as clinical experience, commitment to public interest work, community ties, and language ability alongside academic credentials.

Attorneys pursuing public interest careers may find opportunities with nonprofit legal services organizations, public defender offices, government agencies, civil rights organizations, policy organizations, and law school clinics.

Applicants evaluating law schools for public interest careers can also review clinical opportunities, summer public-interest funding, postgraduate fellowship support, public-interest career advising, and loan-repayment assistance. Applicants should consult official school disclosures and American Bar Association materials when comparing institutions.

The Law School Admission Council provides general information about the LSAT, while individual law schools determine their own scholarship policies. Applicants should therefore avoid assuming that a particular LSAT score guarantees a scholarship or a particular level of financial aid.

Equal Justice Works reports that 85% of its fellows remain in public service after completing their fellowships. That figure applies to the Equal Justice Works fellowship population and should not be interpreted as a universal outcome for all public interest law fellows.

Questions prospective fellows should ask

Before accepting a fellowship, candidates should obtain key terms in writing and ask:

• How much direct client contact will the fellow have?
• Which projects or units are included in the rotation?
• How long will the fellow spend in each placement?
• Who will supervise the fellow in each rotation?
• Will cases remain with the fellow when a rotation ends, or will they be transferred?
• What training and bar-related support are provided?
• What are the salary, benefits, and other compensation terms?
• What happens when the fellowship term concludes?
• Is post-fellowship employment available, and if so, under what terms?
• How does the organization evaluate client service and professional development?

A clearly defined rotational structure can provide early-career attorneys with broad exposure to civil legal practice while allowing legal-aid organizations to develop attorneys who can recognize the connections among clients’ legal problems.

The Community Justice Fellowship sponsored by Paul Padda Law and hosted by LACSN provides one example of this approach. Its specific rotation schedule, sponsorship arrangement, and stated post-fellowship employment opportunity should be evaluated as features of that individual program rather than as universal characteristics of public interest law fellowships.

About the Community Justice Fellowship

The Community Justice Fellowship is a one-year public interest fellowship sponsored by Paul Padda Law and hosted by the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada. The program provides rotational experience across four Legal Aid Center projects and is designed for early-career attorneys interested in public interest legal practice.

Media Contact

Abram Khan
Paul Padda Law
Email: abram@paulpaddalaw.com

NEW YORK, NY — August 27, 2026 — Belffin, a leader in adaptable home furnishings, today announced the official expansion of its modular sectional furniture line, engineered specifically to address the evolving demands of contemporary multi-use residential spaces. Recent internal design data and consumer use-studies indicate that modern living rooms increasingly function as dynamic home offices, multi-generational gathering hubs, and relaxation areas, driving a definitive shift away from rigid, wall-aligned furniture toward flexible configurations.

Belffin Tesso Modular Sectional Sofa

Belffin Plume Pull-out Storage Sofa

cozy family seating

Thara Upgraded Cloud Sofa

Belffin Sonnio Pull-out Sectional Sofa

As homeowners prioritize maximizing square footage and improving interior layout aesthetics, Belffin’s updated modular seating collection introduces low-profile frames, light-colored performance fabrics, and integrated storage options designed to optimize spatial efficiency.

According to product development data, the new configurations serve three primary architectural layouts:

• Compact Urban Apartments:Utilizing unified modular seating instead of multiple individual chairs reduces visual clutter, supported by built-in ottomans that replace bulky coffee tables.
• Multifunctional Home Offices:Strategic sectional placement naturally delineates work and rest zones within dual-purpose daytime rooms, while convertible components support seamless guest accommodation.
• Open-Concept Architectures:In large, open-plan properties, the modular layouts provide subtle room divisions between kitchen, dining, and living zones without obstructing peripheral walking paths or architectural flow.

“The demand for adaptable home furnishings reflects a broader lifestyle shift toward multi-use spaces,” said Sarah Jenkins, Lead Product Designer at Belffin. “Our new modular furniture systems allow homeowners to easily reconfigure their living areas to support everything from daily family activities to hosting guests, without sacrificing design integrity or spatial flow.”

The updated Belffin modular sectional collection is available immediately through the official Belffin website and authorized retail partners. For full product specifications, layout guides, and pricing details, visit https://belffin.com.

Media Contact: Belffin Communications Team

Website: https://belffin.com
Email: service@belffin.com
Product Collection: https://belffin.com/collections/modular-sectional-sofa

FLOWER MOUND, Texas — August 28, 2026 — Whole-body cryotherapy is gaining attention among high-end wellness, athletic recovery and longevity communities as consumers increasingly explore alternatives to traditional ice-bath routines. The trend is also creating growing demand for the industrial infrastructure required to operate nitrogen-cooled cryotherapy chambers.

Ice baths have moved from a niche recovery practice into mainstream fitness culture, helped in part by figures such as Wim Hof and Andrew Huberman and by the growing availability of consumer ice-bath systems. Among affluent longevity enthusiasts, however, more advanced cold-exposure technologies are attracting attention.

One of the most prominent examples is whole-body cryotherapy, which uses extremely cold nitrogen vapor for short-duration sessions.

What the Longevity Community Is Exploring

Bryan Johnson’s Blueprint protocol, which he has documented publicly at blueprint.bryanjohnson.com, includes hyperbaric oxygen chambers, red light therapy panels, plasma exchange procedures, supplements and other interventions. His total annual spending on longevity interventions has been reported by Time and Axios at around $2 million.

In February 2026, Johnson launched Bryan Johnson’s Immortals, a program inviting participants to pursue a version of his longevity-focused regimen.

Johnson is one of the most visible figures associated with the broader longevity movement. Technology investors and entrepreneurs including Jeff Bezos, Peter Thiel, Larry Ellison and Sam Altman have also been associated with investments in biotechnology and longevity research.

Cryotherapy chambers are among the technologies being explored within the broader wellness and recovery market. Other interventions include hyperbaric oxygen chambers, IV therapies and emerging cellular and regenerative approaches.

Why Cryotherapy Is Attracting Attention

The basic concept behind cryotherapy is relatively straightforward. Ice baths typically expose the body to cold water for approximately 10 to 20 minutes, while whole-body cryotherapy chambers expose the body to nitrogen vapor at extremely low temperatures for approximately two to three minutes.

The two approaches deliver cold differently. During an ice bath, the body loses heat through direct contact with cold water. In a cryotherapy chamber, cooling occurs through exposure to cold nitrogen vapor, with the skin remaining dry.

The brief exposure primarily affects the body’s peripheral tissues while core body temperature remains comparatively stable. Cold exposure can trigger vasoconstriction, temporarily reducing blood flow to the skin and extremities. Blood flow then returns as the body begins to warm following the session.

Researchers have investigated a range of physiological responses associated with cold exposure, including inflammatory markers, stress responses and recovery-related effects. Some users also report perceived improvements in sleep, alertness and mental clarity.

What the Science Shows

Research into whole-body cryotherapy remains an evolving field, and the evidence does not support all of the broader claims sometimes associated with longevity marketing.

A 2017 review published in Frontiers in Physiology identified potential benefits associated with cryotherapy for athletic recovery, particularly when used repeatedly. A 2020 randomized study involving elite athletes reported changes in inflammatory markers following a seven-day cryotherapy protocol. Research published in Biology in 2025 also reported changes in antioxidant enzyme activity following repeated cryotherapy sessions.

However, evidence that whole-body cryotherapy extends human lifespan remains limited. The treatment has not been established as a longevity therapy, and research organizations and medical institutions have continued to characterize the evidence as developing.

For athletes and individuals interested in recovery following intensive physical activity, cryotherapy may have a more clearly defined use case. Claims involving disease prevention or significant life-extension should be viewed more cautiously until additional evidence becomes available.

Growing Interest in Home Cryotherapy

The expanding market has also contributed to interest in home cryotherapy installations.

Professional-grade nitrogen-cooled chambers can represent a significant investment, with installation costs potentially ranging from approximately $50,000 to $200,000 depending on the equipment, facility and infrastructure requirements. Home systems also require ongoing access to liquid nitrogen.

High-end fitness and wellness facilities in markets such as Los Angeles, Miami and Austin have increasingly incorporated cryotherapy into their offerings. Some affluent consumers have also installed equipment in private gyms and residential wellness spaces.

For most consumers, studio-based sessions remain substantially less expensive than purchasing and maintaining a private chamber. Home installations primarily appeal to users seeking convenience, privacy and frequent access.

The Industrial Supply Chain Behind Cryotherapy

Behind every nitrogen-cooled cryotherapy chamber is an industrial gas supply chain.

Liquid nitrogen is stored and transported in specialized insulated containers capable of maintaining extremely low temperatures. Commercial cryotherapy facilities can require substantial quantities of liquid nitrogen depending on chamber type, operating schedule and daily session volume.

As cryotherapy studios expand across major U.S. markets, reliable industrial gas distribution has become an important part of the industry’s operating infrastructure.

Regional distributors such as Southwest Gases, which supplies liquid nitrogen for cryotherapy studios and wellness operators across Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and Fort Worth, have built dedicated hospitality and wellness supply chains around this market segment. The infrastructure underneath the wellness trend has become an actual business category.

What Consumers Should Know

Cryotherapy is no longer limited to professional athletes or high-end private facilities. Cryotherapy studios now operate in many major U.S. markets, with companies such as Restore Hyper Wellness, iCRYO and CryoUSA offering sessions to consumers.

Prices vary by provider and location, with individual sessions commonly marketed in the $60-to-$90 range and memberships available at higher monthly rates.

Consumers considering cryotherapy should look for facilities that use appropriate equipment, provide trained supervision and maintain safety procedures, including adequate ventilation and oxygen monitoring where required.

People with cardiovascular or circulatory conditions or other medical concerns should consult a qualified healthcare professional before beginning a cold-exposure program.

Ice Baths Remain an Accessible Alternative

Despite growing interest in cryotherapy, traditional ice baths remain a lower-cost option for people interested in cold exposure.

For consumers who already have an ice-bath routine and find it useful, there is no established evidence that they need to replace it with whole-body cryotherapy. The two approaches differ in temperature, exposure time and method of cooling.

Cryotherapy may represent a more specialized option for people seeking supervised, short-duration cold exposure, while ice baths remain considerably more accessible.

The broader longevity market continues to evolve, but current research does not establish cryotherapy as a method of extending human lifespan. For now, its strongest potential applications remain associated with recovery and other short-term physiological responses rather than proven longevity benefits.

About Southwest Gases

Southwest Gases is a Texas-based industrial gas distributor headquartered in Flower Mound, serving commercial customers across Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio and Fort Worth. The company supplies helium, nitrogen, oxygen, argon, CO2, propane and specialty gases, along with welding equipment and safety supplies.

Southwest Gases has developed a diversified, multi-source supply chain designed to support customer service during industry disruptions.

For more information, visit https://southwestgases.com/helium-supplier-texas/.

Media Contact

Rudy De La Fuente
Principal, Southwest Gases
Phone: 214-432-6583
Email: sales@southwestgases.com
Website: https://southwestgases.com

Multi-year agreement combines Dominica-based Asprofin Bank’s regulated private banking framework with Digital Technology’s fintech platform to scale cross-border payments and digital asset settlement.

ROSEAU, Dominica — August 28, 2026 — Asprofin Bank Corporation today announced a multi-year Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) partnership with financial technology firm Digital Technology. The collaboration integrates Asprofin’s regulated private banking infrastructure with Digital Technology’s software platform to expand multi-currency banking, global payments, and digital asset settlement capabilities for international clients (asprofinbank.org).

Under the agreement announced in July 2026, Digital Technology will connect directly with Asprofin Bank’s core systems to support account creation, multi-currency wallets, foreign exchange, and international transactions. Representatives from both organizations project the partnership will drive approximately $5 billion in annualized transaction volume within its first twelve months of full implementation. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

“This partnership represents a critical step in bridging conventional private banking with modern digital financial infrastructure,” said Wang Xin, spokesperson for Asprofin Bank Corporation. “By combining our regulatory framework with advanced fintech solutions, we are equipped to meet the growing global demand for secure, high-volume cross-border payments and multi-currency asset management.”

Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Roseau, Dominica, Asprofin Bank operates under the jurisdiction of the Financial Services Unit of the Commonwealth of Dominica. The bank provides private banking, corporate financing, wealth management, and digital asset custody. The newly expanded infrastructure incorporates advanced customer verification, transaction monitoring, and automated anti-money-laundering (AML) protocols to ensure compliance across multiple international jurisdictions.

The integration arrives as Caribbean financial institutions increasingly adopt technology-driven models to streamline cross-border settlement, digital asset custody, and institutional compliance. Asprofin’s broader technology strategy also connects traditional financial services with emerging data and cloud infrastructure to support the evolving demands of the global digital economy.

For more information regarding Asprofin Bank Corporation’s institutional services and digital banking infrastructure, visit Asprofin Bank Corporation.

About Asprofin Bank Corporation Asprofin Bank Corporation is a private banking institution headquartered in Roseau, Dominica. Founded in 2013, the bank provides private banking, corporate banking, institutional financing, wealth management, multi-currency accounts, and digital asset-related services for international clients. The bank operates under Dominica’s offshore banking framework and is supervised by the Financial Services Unit of the Commonwealth of Dominica.

Media Contact: 

Asprofin Bank Corporation
Wang Xin
Email: clients@asprofinbank.org | wxin@asprofinbank.org

USA — August 27, 2026 — Qikini, a swimwear brand specializing in designs for men and women, has expanded its Australia collection with additional styles, colors and options aimed at customers seeking comfortable swimwear for beach, pool and holiday activities.

The latest collection builds on Qikini’s range of Tan Through Swimwear Australia, combining lightweight fabric with designs intended to provide comfort and flexibility. The expansion also reflects the company’s broader move from a primarily women-focused collection to offering swimwear options for men.

The expanded range includes new options across Women’s Tan Through Bikinis Australia, including one-piece swimsuits, two-piece bikinis, tops, pants and additional color choices. The company has also added more men’s swimwear styles to provide customers with a broader selection within its collection.

According to Qikini, the new designs are produced using the same microfiber-based material used across its existing tan-through range. The fabric incorporates numerous small openings designed to allow some sunlight to pass through the material, which the company says can help reduce visible tan lines compared with conventional swimwear.

The material is also designed to dry quickly and promote airflow, providing a lightweight option for customers moving between the water and other activities. As with any swimwear intended for use in the sun, customers should follow appropriate sun-protection practices, including applying sunscreen to exposed areas and following local sun-safety guidance.

The collection expansion includes additional options in Tan Through Swimsuits Australia, giving customers more choices across different styles and occasions. Qikini said the new designs are produced under the company’s existing manufacturing and quality-control processes.

A Qikini representative said the company views ongoing collection development as an important part of responding to changing customer preferences.

“We take it as our responsibility to keep adding new designs to our existing collection. Customers like to experiment with different styles and colors, whether they are preparing for a pool day, vacation or beach outing. Our expanded collection gives them more options while maintaining the comfort and feel they expect from our swimwear.”

The company has also introduced bolder colors across its women’s collection. Qikini said the broader color selection is intended to provide customers with more choices when selecting swimwear to suit their individual style and preferences.

The expanded Tan Through Bikini Australia collection is available through Qikini’s official online store. The company’s range includes swimwear for both women and men, with designs focused on comfort, lightweight construction and reduced tan-line coverage.

About Qikini

Qikini is a swimwear brand offering tan-through and conventional swimwear designs for men and women. The company focuses on developing lightweight swimwear in a range of styles and colors for customers seeking options for beach holidays, pool activities and other leisure occasions.

Media Contact

Company: Qikini
Email: sales@qikini.com
Website: https://www.qikini.com.au/

HARRISBURG, PA, USA — StopOverpaying.org, a free online platform that helps drivers compare car insurance rates across multiple providers, today announced that it has surpassed 2 million users. The milestone reflects growing demand among American drivers for faster, more transparent ways to shop for auto insurance without providing a phone number or sitting through a sales call. 

The company’s growth comes as auto insurance premiums continue to climb nationally, pushing more drivers to look for alternatives to renewing with their current insurer by default. StopOverpaying.org lets visitors enter basic information once and compare options from a range of insurers. 

“Reaching 2 million users tells us that drivers are tired of overpaying simply because shopping around felt like too much work,” said a StopOverpaying.org spokesperson. “Our goal from day one has been to make comparing insurance rates something that takes minutes, not hours, and this milestone shows that approach is resonating.” 

Unlike many comparison sites that hand user information off to a network of agents, StopOverpaying.org was built so that comparing rates doesn’t lead to a flood of spam calls and texts afterward. That design choice, the company says, has been a significant factor in its growth, as drivers increasingly avoid tools that turn a simple rate check into weeks of unwanted follow-up. 

Industry data continues to support the case for comparison shopping. National analyses have shown that drivers who don’t compare rates can overpay by well over $2,000 a year for the same coverage, while those who switch insurers after shopping around save hundreds of dollars annually on average. StopOverpaying.org says its user growth mirrors a broader shift in consumer behavior, with more drivers treating an annual rate check as standard financial upkeep rather than an occasional afterthought. 

The company said it plans to continue expanding its network of insurance partners and improving the speed of its comparison tool as it works toward serving an even larger share of American drivers. 

Media Contact: 

Ben F. 
ben@stopoverpaying.org  
Harrisburg, PA 17112 

Los Angeles, CA — OEDRO, a vehicle-accessories brand, is highlighting its range of vehicle-specific products designed to help drivers manage common challenges associated with family travel, including cabin debris, vehicle access, and storage organization.

Family road trips can place additional demands on vehicle interiors. Passengers may enter the cabin after outdoor stops, while luggage, children’s belongings, charging cables, pet supplies, and other travel items can quickly occupy available space. OEDRO’s current accessory range addresses several of these everyday vehicle-use considerations through floor protection, step-access, and under-seat storage products.

Among the products in the range are custom-fit TPE floor mats developed using 3D-scanned vehicle data. The mats feature raised outer edges and grooves intended to contain water, mud, sand, and other debris. Their removable construction also allows the mats to be rinsed after use. The collection includes fitments for a range of vehicle models.OEDRO’s floor mat collection 

OEDRO also offers running boards for compatible trucks and SUVs. The products provide a dedicated stepping surface for passengers entering and exiting taller vehicles. Their design includes a wide step area and a non-slip surface, while compatible models are offered with a no-drill installation approach.

For additional cabin organization, OEDRO’s under-seat storage boxes use space beneath vehicle seats to provide dedicated compartments for smaller travel items. The storage solutions can be used for items such as emergency supplies, tools, toys, and other equipment that might otherwise occupy passenger or cargo areas.

“Family travel often involves a combination of passengers, luggage and equipment, which can make everyday vehicle organization more challenging,” said Andrew Glen Brown, CEO of London Bradley Enterprises. “Our focus is on developing vehicle-specific accessories that address practical aspects of everyday driving and travel.”

The accessory range is intended for drivers seeking vehicle-specific solutions for interior protection, vehicle access, and storage organization. Product availability and compatibility vary by vehicle model.

About OEDRO

OEDRO is a vehicle-accessories brand offering products designed for a range of trucks, SUVs, and other vehicles. Its product categories include vehicle floor protection, running boards, and storage solutions.

Media Contact

Andrew Glen Brown
CEO, London Bradley Enterprises
marketing@andrewglenbrown.com

SHENZHEN, China — August 25, 2026 — Wondershare is highlighting data-recovery considerations for users who lose files from USB flash drives, while outlining the role of data recovery software in situations involving accidental deletion, formatting, file-system corruption, and other common storage problems.

USB flash drives are frequently used to transfer documents, photographs, videos, project files, presentations, and other data between computers. When files are accidentally deleted or become inaccessible, Wondershare recommends limiting activity on the affected device before attempting recovery.

Users who need to recover deleted files from a USB flash drive should avoid copying additional data to the affected drive, formatting it, or using the same device as the destination for recovered files. Additional writes can potentially overwrite data that may otherwise remain recoverable.

Identifying the Source of the Problem

Before attempting recovery, users can check whether the issue is related to the USB connection rather than the stored data.

Connecting the drive directly to a computer instead of through a hub, trying another USB port, or checking the device on another computer can help determine whether the storage is being detected correctly.

On Windows, Disk Management may also provide information about the device when it does not appear normally in File Explorer. A USB drive may appear as RAW, unallocated, offline, without a drive letter, or otherwise inaccessible.

If Windows prompts users to format a drive containing important files, Wondershare recommends avoiding immediate formatting while recovery of the existing data is still required.

Common Causes of USB Data Loss

USB data loss can result from a range of situations, including accidental deletion, formatting, interrupted transfers, improper removal, file-system corruption, partition problems, software failures, and other issues.

The recovery process can vary depending on how the data became inaccessible and whether the storage has been used after the loss occurred.

USB devices are also used in creative workflows involving photographs, video clips, audio recordings, project assets, client deliverables, and files transferred from cameras or SD cards. In these cases, a single storage device may contain data that forms part of a larger workflow involving computers, SSDs, memory cards, and backup systems.

Wondershare Recoverit for USB Recovery

Wondershare Recoverit is designed to assist with data-loss situations involving supported storage devices, including scenarios in which files have been deleted, formatted, corrupted, or become inaccessible.

For USB flash drives, the recovery process can involve selecting the affected device, scanning the storage, reviewing potentially recoverable results, and using the recover files function to save recovered data to another storage location.

Recoverit supports recovery of a range of data categories, including documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDFs, photographs, videos, audio files, archives, and other commonly used file types.

For broader PC storage scenarios, Wondershare also provides Windows data recovery capabilities covering supported external storage and other data-loss situations.

Recoverit V15 and Cross-Device Workflows

Wondershare is also positioning Recoverit V15 around recovery scenarios involving creators and multiple storage devices.

Creative workflows can involve a sequence such as:

Camera, GoPro, or drone → SD card → computer → SSD or USB storage → editing software → backup

USB storage can be used at several points in this process to transfer footage, store project assets, hold final exports, or move files between systems.

This means that a data-loss problem involving a USB device may affect files that originated on another type of storage. Understanding the original location of the files and the device currently containing the affected data can therefore be an important part of the recovery process.

General USB Recovery Process

For a USB drive that remains accessible to the computer, users can follow several basic steps:

1. Connect the USB drive securely

Use a stable USB connection and connect the device directly to the computer when possible.

2. Identify the affected storage

Check the device name and capacity carefully before beginning a recovery scan.

3. Scan the device

Allow the recovery software to examine the affected storage for potentially recoverable files.

4. Filter and review results

Users can narrow results by filename, file type, date, size, or path. Common formats include DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, PDF, PPT, PPTX, JPEG, PNG, MOV, MP4, audio files, ZIP archives, and project files.

5. Preview files when available

Previewing can help determine whether a result corresponds to the required document, photograph, video, or other file.

6. Save recovered files elsewhere

Recovered data should be saved to a different storage location rather than back onto the USB drive being scanned.

7. Verify the recovered data

Users should open important documents, review photographs, play recovered videos, and otherwise confirm that critical files are intact before reusing the original device.

When Professional Recovery May Be Appropriate

Software-based recovery may not be appropriate for every situation.

A USB device that repeatedly disconnects, becomes unusually hot, has visible physical damage, or cannot be detected by multiple computers may have a hardware problem. In such circumstances, repeated scanning can be less appropriate than seeking professional data-recovery assistance, particularly when the information is highly valuable.

Preventing Future USB Data Loss

Wondershare recommends maintaining additional copies of important documents, photographs, videos, work files, and creative projects rather than relying on a single USB flash drive.

Users can also reduce the risk of data loss by properly ejecting USB devices, avoiding disconnection during file transfers, and replacing storage devices that repeatedly exhibit errors.

For creators and other users working across multiple devices, portable storage should not be treated as the only surviving copy of important data.

When files disappear from a USB flash drive, limiting further activity, avoiding premature formatting, identifying the correct storage device, saving recovered files elsewhere, and verifying recovered data can help reduce additional loss.

Company Name: Wondershare
Contact Person: Tianyu Wu
Email: customer_service@wondershare.com
Website: https://recoverit.wondershare.com/
SOURCE: Wondershare