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Software NEWS: -- Click n' Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced the launch of its SmartBuy 5/1 ARM Down Payment Assistance (DPA) product, designed specifically to help home builders address affordability concerns and support new home sales.

Publishing NEWS: -- After helping more than 15 million people worldwide discover their personality style, Merrick Rosenberg - entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and the creative force behind the popular "bird" framework of personality - announces the release of his groundbreaking new book, "Personality Intelligence: Master the Art of Being You (For Your Sake and Everyone Else's)" (ISBN: 978-1959554080; hardcover), available now.

Publishing NEWS: -- After years of silence, former Victoria Police officer Christophe Glasl is reclaiming his story. His memoir, "Special Operations Group" (ISBN: 978-1998482726; paperback), is once again available to readers, offering a raw, unfiltered look inside one of Australia's most secretive and dangerous law enforcement units.

Publishing NEWS: -- Kathy Forbes, a certified wedding and event planner with decades of experience, announces the release of her practical and refreshingly candid guidebook, "Wedding Planning: Five Easy Steps & The Secret to Pull it Together" (ISBN: 978-1779621962; June 2025). This indispensable wedding guide is designed to help couples plan with confidence, stay organized, and genuinely enjoy their big day - without getting overwhelmed.

Software NEWS: -- Pokémon GO is about to enter a new era. Niantic (Scopely) has officially announced that the trainer level cap will be raised from 50 to 80 starting October 15, 2025, marking the biggest progression update in the game's history since the jump from Level 40 to 50 in 2020, says LocaChange.

Publishing NEWS: -- "The Logic of Psychology: Of Science at Large, and Everyday Life" (2nd Edition; ISBN: 978-1779625847; released by Tellwell Publishing) by Peter McQuaig is now available, delivering a bold new framework for understanding human psychology and its place within science.

Software NEWS: -- MocPOGO, a pioneer in mobile location simulation technology, has announced the launch of its Pokémon GO Spoofer iOS solution that lets users spoof location on iPhone without computer. This breakthrough makes it easier than ever for Pokémon GO trainers to explore the world virtually, catch rare Pokémon, and join global raids - all from the palm of their hand.

Publishing NEWS: -- In "My Husband Almost Killed Me" (ISBN: 978-1779626462; Released June, 2025 by Tellwell Publishing), the late author Linda Beason shares her harrowing true story of abuse, survival, and the strength to rebuild a life for herself and her children. The book has already resonated with readers worldwide, appearing on more than 1,200 reader lists on Goodreads.

Software NEWS: -- Raysync, an established provider of enterprise file transfer solutions, today announced significant performance benchmarks that position its proprietary UDP Transfer Protocol as a game-changing alternative to traditional file transfer methods. Independent testing shows Raysync's technology delivers transfer speeds up to 100 times faster than conventional FTP protocols, enabling enterprises to transfer multi-terabyte datasets in minutes rather than hours.

Publishing NEWS: -- Ojibwe of Ontario elder, storyteller, and author Don Trudeau announces the release of "Unforgiving Thresholds" (ISBN: 978-1834182582), the fifth installment in his acclaimed 'The Shaman Speaks' series. Drawing on more than seven decades of observation as a Shaman in the First Nation depiction, Trudeau offers a powerful warning about the environmental, social, and spiritual crises that humanity has brought upon itself.

Software NEWS: -- Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced the general availability of an admin portal for its Tropos borrower platform, giving lenders greater control over how it works for their business and borrowers. With the new functionality, lenders can adjust organizational settings, manage their brand experience across the business structure, customize loan applications and adapt operational workflows-all without developer assistance.

Software NEWS: -- HitPaw, a leading innovator in AI-driven creative tools, is celebrating its 5th anniversary with a global celebration and exclusive discounts from August 15 to August 31, 2025. Whether you're a content creator, a digital artist, or just exploring AI-powered creativity, HitPaw's anniversary sale is the perfect time to upgrade your toolkit and join millions of users worldwide in celebrating five years of smart, accessible creation.

Software NEWS: -- Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Max Finale will take place on August 23-24, marking the grand conclusion of this year's Pokémon GO Fest season, says LocaChange, a trusted professional virtual location solution. The highly anticipated event features the first-ever appearance of Eternatus in its Eternamax form, challenging Trainers worldwide with some of the most epic Max Battles in the game's history.

Software NEWS: -- Tenorshare AI, a leading provider of innovative software solutions, is excited to announce its Back-to-School Sale, running from August 14 to September 14, 2025. Customers can enjoy up to 70% off on Tenorshare AI Bypass plans during this limited-time promotion.

Software NEWS: -- Microsoft has confirmed that Lens, its popular free mobile scanner app, will be retired starting September and be removed from app stores by mid-November this year, says PDFgear. As a result, millions of Lens users will soon be looking for an alternative, ideally one that offers the same experience and remains free to use.

Publishing NEWS: -- Born into poverty and hidden from the world, Calvin Bagley was never expected to succeed-let alone change the lives of tens of thousands of Americans. In his breathtaking new memoir, "Hiding from the School Bus: Breaking Free from Control, Fear, Isolation and a Childhood without Education" (ISBN: 978-1964377872, Legacy Launch Pad Publishing), Bagley recounts how he went from total isolation and a childhood of neglect and abuse to becoming a wealthy entrepreneur.

Music and Performers NEWS: -- Musicful, a leading AI-powered music generation platform, announced the launch of its upgraded 1.5X model, raising the bar for speed, flexibility, and creative possibilities in AI-assisted music creation. Musicful, a fast-growing AI-powered music hub, has attracted over one million registered users worldwide.

Software NEWS: -- Informative Research, a premier technology provider delivering data-driven credit and verification solutions to the lending community, today announced the addition of The Work Number® Report Indicator from Equifax to its integrated suite of mortgage credit and verification tools.

Publishing NEWS: -- The glittering facade of Beverly Hills just got a serious makeover in the pages of "The Real Superheroes of Beverly Hills" illustrated novel. Writer and longtime comic-book scribe Steve Stern ("Zen Intergalactic Ninja") said, "It's the story of four students at Beverly Hills High who receive some wild powers during a cosmic event at Griffith Observatory, are immediately outed by a tabloid reporter, and then given their own reality TV show."

Publishing NEWS: -- What if the very voice that drove you to save others was the same one urging you toward the edge? Icy Peaks Publishing is proud to announce the release of "Whispers from the Shadow: Confronting the Call of Suicide" (ISBN: 978-1069171009) by Dr. Jacques A. Frigault. Dr. Frigault holds a doctorate in psychology and breaks decades of silence to share a most personal and haunting story - his own.