Angela Polchat-Ferris
Angela has been working as the lead content update editor for Publishers Newswire for more than 3 years. She is a former beauty contestant and has rescued many shelter dogs. She is married and lives in Colorado, USA, where she is a huge fan of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, all things pet related, and voted for Obama.
Software: JOPDF Launches as a Game-Changing, Completely Free PDF Editor with No Registration, Ads, or Hidden Costs
Software NEWS: -- JOPDF is thrilled to announce the official launch of its revolutionary PDF editor, designed to transform how users interact with PDF documents. In an era where digital documentation is integral to work, education, and personal life, JOPDF delivers a 100% free, feature-rich, and user-friendly solution that eliminates barriers to PDF editing - no registration, no ads, and no hidden costs.
Software: LumeFlow AI Launches New Features to Enhance AI Video Creation – Sora 2 Accessible!
Software NEWS: -- LumeFlow AI has officially released Version 1.1.0 on October 15, 2025, along with new model integration and new video-generating features, the latest update brings Sora 2 model integration and aims to make professional video creation more approachable, imaginative, and enjoyable for users.
FILM: From Loss Comes Legacy: How a One-Eyed Retriever Inspired the Launch of Winged Retriever – A Tribute to Grit, Loyalty,...
Film NEWS: -- For outdoorsman Bret Abner, the story that became Winged Retriever began with his Labrador, Ivy - a dog whose courage outpaced every setback, even after losing an eye to a life-threatening infection. Her determination and instinct inspired Winged Retriever, a new American brand of premium, hand-built collars for retrieving and hunting dogs launched October 5, 2025.
Publishing: The Exit Is Just the Beginning: Mark Fujiwara Unveils Intimate Conversations with Entrepreneurs Who Found Purpose After Selling Their Companies
Publishing NEWS: -- In a timely response to the growing mental health crisis among successful entrepreneurs, wealth management veteran Mark Fujiwara has released "Beyond the Hustle: Finding Higher Purpose After the Exit" (ISBN: 978-1964377582 [ebook]; 978-1964377575 [paperback]; 978-1964377568 [hardcover] Legacy Launch Pad Publishing).
Software: Clever AI Humanizer Launches as Free AI Humanizer With No Online Ads or Paywalls
Software NEWS: -- CleverFiles launches Clever AI Humanizer, a free tool that can humanize AI text into natural, human-sounding writing. Clever AI Humanizer accurately detects and removes the language patterns AI detectors are trained to flag, and it does so without any ads or paywalls.
Software: Cloudvirga integrates Horizon POS with Stewart Valuation Intelligence to streamline appraisal ordering
Software NEWS: -- Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced the integration of its Horizon POS with Stewart Valuation Intelligence, LLC (SVI), a national provider of appraisal management and residential real estate valuation services.
Software: Cisdem Upgrades its Video Converter with AI Enhancer: Turn Blurry Video into 4K Quality
Software NEWS: -- Cisdem has released a significant update to its popular Video Converter, introducing AI-powered video upscaling and intelligent noise reduction. The new version boosts video resolution to 4K/8K while making footage cleaner in the AI module. It also adds support for preserving source-quality audio in the conversion module and delivers underlying optimizations for smarter, more reliable performance.
Software: ALCOVA Mortgage partners with Down Payment Resource to expand access to homeownership
Software NEWS: -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, announced today that it has partnered with ALCOVA Mortgage to expand access to down payment assistance (DPA) programs for homebuyers. The collaboration will help ALCOVA's loan officers match borrowers with available programs more easily, addressing one of the biggest challenges in today's housing market, namely affordability.
FILM: ‘Healing a Soldier’s Heart’ Premieres Nationally on PBS.org and Public Television Stations on Veterans Day Weekend 2025
Film NEWS: -- Seventeen U.S. veterans die by suicide every day, a number largely unchanged for over a decade. Yet today, on the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, there is a hopeful approach for treating combat-related PTSD. Moral injury is in clear focus in the documentary "Healing a Soldier's Heart," Cultural & Educational Media (CEM Productions), the production company for the film, announced today.
Software: NotaryCam’s eClose 360 platform supports MISMO’s SMART Doc v3 standard for electronic HELOCs
Software NEWS: -- NotaryCam®, a Stewart-owned company and a pioneering provider of remote online notarization (RON) and identity verification / authentication technology for real estate and legal transactions, today announced that its eClose360® platform is fully compatible with the Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization's (MISMO) newly published SMART Doc® V3 standard for electronic home equity lines of credit (eHELOCs).
FILM: ‘300 Crusaders’ – The First Animated Feature Film Created with Generative AI Technology
Film NEWS: -- Gi Films and Georgian American Film Academy proudly announce the U.S. streaming launch of "300 Crusaders," the groundbreaking animated epic from acclaimed filmmaker Mirza Davitaia, known for "Anton," "The Narrow Bridge," and "The Knight in the Tiger's Skin." Following its successful premiere in Georgia, the film is now available to American audiences on Fawesome and Stash TV.
Publishing: Mother of Two Reveals Radical Self-Care Secrets: Cindy Caprio Woulfe’s ‘In the Weeds’ Challenges Motherhood Martyrdom and Offers 30-Day Lifeline...
Publishing NEWS: -- In response to the growing mental health crisis among modern mothers, author Cindy Caprio Woulfe has released "In the Weeds: A Guide to Saving Your Own Soul on This Crazy Journey Called Motherhood" (ISBN: 978-1964377957 [ebook]; 978-1964377964 [paperback]; 978-1964377971 [hardcover]; Legacy Launch Pad Publishing).
Software: Cloudvirga announces integration between Horizon POS and ICE PPE
Software NEWS: -- Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced a new integration between its Horizon POS platform and the ICE PPE from Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE). Built on ICE's latest API framework for mortgage technology, the integration allows loan officers to request loan pricing, validate product eligibility and request rate locks from ICE PPE directly within Horizon's Loan Center.
Software: Dark Matter Technologies integrates Polly’s advanced PPE engine into its Empower LOS platform
Software NEWS: -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced the integration of the Empower® loan origination system (LOS) with Polly's advanced product, pricing and eligibility (PPE) engine, expanding choice for banks, credit unions and mortgage lenders.
Software: Secured Signing Unveils Realify to Stop Deepfake Fraud
Software NEWS: -- Secured Signing, a leader in Digital Signatures and Remote Online Notarization (RON) technology, announced the launch of Realify, a new feature designed to protect businesses and their clients from the rising threat of deepfake fraud during remote online notarizations and video signing sessions.
Software: V!NE Announces National Launch of Instant Visual Notification Systems at the 2025 Childcare Success Summit
Software NEWS: -- V!NE, a leader in visual event notification systems, is proud to announce its official national launch at the upcoming Childcare Success Summit. Attendees can visit Booth 16 during the Childcare Success Summit to see firsthand how V!NE's patented PoE+ visual notification systems are transforming safety and communication for schools, daycares, churches, and businesses nationwide.
Software: Peak Residential implements Argyle-LenderLogix integration – LiteSpeed first POS to integrate with Argyle VOA
Software NEWS: -- LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale (POS) and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks and brokers, today announced that Peak Residential Lending (Peak) has adopted LenderLogix's LiteSpeed(tm) integration with Argyle to deliver verification of assets (VOA) directly at the point of sale (POS). LiteSpeed is the first POS to offer VOA through Argyle's verification platform.
Publishing: From Mass Shooting Survivor to Workplace Safety Pioneer: Carly Fliesher’s Powerful ‘The Thirteenth Floor’ Transforms Corporate Trauma Response
Publishing NEWS: -- Essential reading for leaders navigating an increasingly complex workplace landscape: Carly Fliesher's groundbreaking memoir "The Thirteenth Floor: How Dealing With Trauma Transformed My Approach to Employee Well-Being" (ISBN: 978-1968339890 [paperback]; 978-1968339906 [ebook]; Legacy Launch Pad Publishing), which delivers both heart-wrenching personal narrative and actionable corporate strategy.
Publishing: Acre Press publishes ‘How to Create an Organic Aquarium’ by Oliver Jamieson
Publishing NEWS: -- Acre Press and author Oliver Jamieson today announced the release of "How to Create an Organic Aquarium: The Beginner's Guide to Soil-Based Aquariums" (ISBN: 978-1763713772). The book explains how soil, plants, and microorganisms can replace traditional filtration and simplify aquarium care. Written in an approachable style, it is aimed at beginners who want a straightforward, affordable way to start the hobby.
Software: Big Update: Edimakor V4.4.0 Integrates Wan2.2 and Hailuo Models to Redefine AI Video Boundaries
Software NEWS: -- HitPaw Edimakor, the AI-powered creative software trusted by a global community of creators, has announced the release of Edimakor V4.4.0, a major upgrade that brings together two advanced models - Wan2.2 and MiniMax-Hailuo-02. This update delivers smoother, more versatile video generation and introduces over 1,000 new full-body avatar templates, giving creators unmatched flexibility and power for professional and personal projects.
