News Desk

Music and Performers NEWS: -- The Lowell Chamber Orchestra (LCO) has announced its 2026 International Call for Scores, inviting composers of all ages and nationalities to submit new works for chamber orchestra. The winning piece will be performed and professionally recorded during LCO's 2026-2027 season, with the composer receiving a $1,200 cash prize and a $300 travel stipend.

Software NEWS: -- In the fast-moving world of generative AI, few releases have captured as much attention as Sora 2, OpenAI's next-generation video-creation model. But while anticipation continues to rise, many creators are asking a practical question: how can we actually use this technology today? For those eager to explore the creative potential of AI-driven video production, Novi AI from iMyFone now offers immediate, open access to the next phase of AI video storytelling.

Software NEWS: -- This Halloween, HitPaw, the creative powerhouse behind leading AI tools for video, photo, and audio enhancing and editing, invites global users to celebrate the spooky season with exclusive discounts. Whether you're crafting eerie effects for Halloween videos, reviving vintage photos with a haunted touch, or transforming your voice for fun, HitPaw has everything you need to make your creativity come alive.

Software NEWS: -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced that PNC Bank, part of the PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., will extend its use of Dark Matter's cutting-edge mortgage solutions under a new contract to enhance PNC's mortgage and home equity lending operations.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.