Angela Polchat-Ferris

Software NEWS: -- With the latest in-game updates bringing new Gigantamax raids Pokémon GO and special seasonal events, Trainers are once again focusing on the best Gigantamax Pokémon GO to strengthen their teams. This guide from PoGoskill summarizes current raid highlights, top selections, and ways players can join these events efficiently.

Music and Performers NEWS: -- The Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department, operating as Pompano Beach Arts, proudly announces the milestone "sapphire" 5th anniversary of Jazz Fest Pompano Beach, taking place Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, 2026. Set along the city's stunning shoreline, the festival once again brings two days of world-class performances, culinary delights, and community celebration - all free to the public. This event is set to rival the most notable Jazz Festivals in the county, with warm breezes, salted air and the vibes of sultry jazz.

Software NEWS: -- Tenorshare, a global leader in software solutions, has officially launched Tenorshare Cleamio 3.3.0, the newly upgraded version of its popular Mac cleaning tool previously known as 4DDiG Mac Cleaner. The update introduces a refreshed brand identity, a redesigned interface, and new AI-powered capabilities, bringing users a more modern and intuitive Mac optimization experience.

Software NEWS: -- As year-end reporting and finals season ramp up, Mapify, the AI mind mapping summarizer trusted by over 5 million users worldwide, helps turn videos, images, audio files, web pages, and documents into clear, editable maps. Recognized as one of the top AI mind mapping apps, Mapify makes it easy for students, educators, professionals, and creators to organize ideas and summarize anything visually.

Publishing NEWS: -- Publishers Newswire (PNW), an online news publisher covering books, music, indie film, and software launched in 2004, today announced its latest semi-annual "books to bookmark" list for Q2 and Q3 (April through September) 2025, noting 13 new and interesting "good reads" from small publishers released this year. These newly published books are often overlooked due to not coming from major traditional book publishers.

Software NEWS: -- iTop, a pioneering developer of creative software tools, today announced the global launch of iTop Voicy, a brand-new, smart real-time AI voice changer specifically designed for Windows users. Available 100% free, iTop Voicy leverages the most advanced AI modulation technology to deliver smooth, instant voice transformation, eliminating latency and empowering users to completely redefine their digital voice presence without any loading delays.

Publishing NEWS: -- In his debut novel "Verisi Millitude: The Adventure Saga" (ISBN: 978-1834182056; released by Tellwell Publishing; October, 2025), author and artist Oren Schott invites readers into a world of swords, sorcery, and peril. What begins as a simple quest for riches quickly becomes an unforgettable journey of camaraderie, personal transformation, and survival against impossible odds.

Publishing NEWS: -- The Celestial Baseball Association (CBA) continues to fulfill its mission of "Hitting Home Runs for God" as they slide into first base with a rousing mix of faith, film and fastballs for their Old Timers Day Open Casting Call and USA Storm the Barn Baseball Prayer Tour. The 10-city casting call and prayer tour hits its first home run in Las Vegas, Saturday, November 22, 2025 at the Faith Lutheran High School in Summerlin.

Software NEWS: -- Mobility Market Intelligence (MMI), the leader in mortgage technology, has been recognized with the 2025 AI Pioneer Award by PROGRESS in Lending Association for leveraging artificial intelligence like ChatMMI cross its platform to deliver to deliver real, measurable outcomes for lenders-from opportunity discovery and timely outreach to borrower retention and lifetime loyalty.

Publishing NEWS: -- icture this: endless golden grass, a scorching dry season and a journey from Tanzania to Kenya in search of life-giving water. In a new children's book written by Liisa Andreassen and illustrated by Frederic Gingillino, "Gnu Gnu and Punda's Great Adventure" (ISBN: 979-8218776183), give young readers the opportunity to join two unlikely companions - the sturdy wildebeest Gnu Gnu and the fast, sharp-eyed zebra Punda. They quickly discover that working together makes them stronger than they ever imagined.

Music and Performers NEWS: -- The Golden State Pops Orchestra's beloved holiday tradition returns brighter than ever! The 2025 Holiday POPS Spectacular, led by Maestro Steven Allen Fox with Resident Choir Maestra Marya Basaraba and the Golden State Pops Orchestra and GSPO Chorale, once again brings cinematic sparkle and symphonic splendor to the holiday season.

Publishing NEWS: -- Tellwell Publishing is proud to announce that it has received a BBB Torch Award for Ethics in the Professional Services category for the second year in a row. This marks the company's fourth consecutive nomination and second win, recognizing Tellwell's ongoing commitment to ethical business practices, transparency, and integrity in the publishing industry.

Software NEWS: -- PDFgear today introduced a stunning new version for iPadOS 26, reimagining how PDFs look and flow on the iPad. Built on Apple's Liquid Glass design language, the new version delivers a fluid, dynamic PDF editing experience. With refined visuals and intuitive multitasking, PDFgear for iPad offers users a more productive, elegant way to work with PDFs.

Music and Performers NEWS: -- Bay Area hip hop artist King Gaines announces the upcoming release of his powerful new single "Grinding All My Life" on November 14, 2025 through Richburg Entertainment. The track delivers a raw and uplifting message of perseverance, ambition, and personal growth, representing the heart and soul of Richmond, California.

Software NEWS: -- BlipCut, a rising brand in AI-driven media creation, today announced the release of BlipCut AI Voice Generator, designed to help creators, brands, and businesses instantly turn text into high-quality and natural-sounding voiceovers. This new feature brings fast, multilingual, and commercially usable voice generation to everyone, ideal for audiobooks, podcasts, e-learning, and global marketing campaigns.

Software NEWS: -- HitPaw, a leading provider of AI-powered creative tools, announced the release of HitPaw FotorPea V5.1.0, the latest milestone version featuring generative enhancement, comprehensive restoration for every scene, and multi-image AI creation capabilities. This release reinforces HitPaw's commitment to making professional-grade photo editing accessible to both casual users and creative professionals.

Software NEWS: -- LumeFlow AI, the one-stop AI video generation platform, has announced the launch of its new feature: AI Story Generation. Built for social media creators seeking to produce longer, cohesive videos, this innovation transforms a simple idea into a complete, visually consistent, and engaging AI-generated story - up to five minutes in length.

Software NEWS: -- Secured Signing, a global leader in Digital Signature and Remote Online Notarization (RON) solutions, announces a major step forward in fighting digital fraud. We've partnered with Reality Defender, the leader in real-time deepfake detection, to integrate a powerful new security layer into our services.

Publishing NEWS: -- Coherent Publishing is pleased to announce that esteemed researchers and authors Patrick Wood and Courtenay Turner have joined forces to unveil their provocative new book, "The Final Betrayal: How Technocracy Destroyed America" (ISBN: 979-8993564609), now available through Technocracy News as well as Amazon and Books.by.

Publishing NEWS: -- Tellwell Publishing is proud to announce the release of "Search for the Crystal Shard" (ISBN: 978-0228820246), the first installment in The Biagsi Prophecy series by DLF Waugh - an immersive fantasy that weaves together destiny, elemental magic, and the deep bond between two souls tasked with restoring balance to their world.