News Desk

Music and Performers NEWS: -- Anima Initiative, a nonprofit dedicated to breaking down barriers for independent and underrepresented artists, today announced a two-night immersive concert experience presented with Los Angeles-based musician Dolce Wang. "Any Other Way" debuts July 25-26, 2026, at Venia Studio in Downtown Los Angeles, and is co-produced with Bravewyld, a Los Angeles-based collective of multidisciplinary creative volunteers.

Publishing NEWS: -- "Two Dramatic Lives" (ISBN: 978-1662979927) is a romantic suspense novel written by Dave Roseman, the individual described in the CIA's highest career commendation as, "CIA's secret weapon." At the center of the novel is Simphini Elle Miller, 34, who has built her life with a successful career, stable marriage, family, a future carefully planned. Simphini is intelligent, determined, compassionate. Until one devastating event changes almost everything that has been her life in Westchester, New York.

Publishing NEWS: -- Author Corinne Brown releases her deeply personal memoir, "Me, Mom & the Monster: Our Dance Through Huntington's Disease," a powerful and intimate account of one family's experience living with a devastating genetic illness. ISBN: 978-1834383958, released June 2, 2026 by Tellwell Publishing.

Publishing NEWS: -- One year and a day ago, on July 15, 2025, Neal Winsomer wrote the first words of "Calling Out the Shadows: A Father's Stand Against the Current" (ISBN: 979-8995335146), now released in a two volume Large Print Edition through Neal Winsomer Publishing LLC. A week later he sets out on a 35-city U.S. book tour.

Publishing NEWS: -- In his new memoir, "Spaces between the Nile and the True North: Negotiating Egyptian-Canadian Cultural Fusion" (ISBN: 978-1834381282; released by Tellwell Publishing), author Mohsen Rifaat reflects on a life shaped by migration, cultural change, and the search for belonging. Blending personal memories with historical insight and his own artwork, the book follows his journey from British-occupied and revolutionary Egypt to a new life in Canada.

Publishing NEWS: -- Millions of Americans have prepared wills, named beneficiaries, and organized their financial records, but many have overlooked a critical question: What happens to their email accounts, online banking, digital photos, passwords, and other digital assets when they die? TheSeniorTechie founder Paul Wilczynski addresses that growing problem in his new book, “Who Gets Your Passwords? TheSeniorTechie Guide To Digital Estate Planning” (ISBN:‎ 979-8995501725), now available on Amazon.

Software NEWS: -- LodeStar Software Solutions (LodeStar), the leading provider of mortgage closing cost and fee data, today announced that it is integrated with Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®). LodeStar's Closing Cost Calculator is now available in Empower® loan origination system (Empower), developed in conjunction with the Dark Matter Developer Platform.

Software NEWS: -- HitPaw, the global leader in AI-powered creative tools for photo, video, and audio generation, enhancement, and editing, celebrates its 6th Anniversary with exclusive savings of up to 50% off. Whether enhancing photos, restoring videos, or creating AI-powered content, HitPaw empowers creators to bring their ideas to life with intuitive AI tools.

Software NEWS: -- Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), has been verified by Fannie Mae® and Freddie Mac (the government-sponsored enterprises, or GSEs) to support the Uniform Property Data Report (UPDR) specification under Uniform Property Dataset (UPD) Version 1.0. Use of the UPDR is mandatory for mortgages with applications received on or after June 30, 2026.

Publishing NEWS: -- 3rd3rd Marketing, the "Un-Senior Living Agency" that challenges ageism in marketing, and Hillcrest Senior Living, announced the launch of "A Good Life Anywhere," a new eBook designed to empower older adults and their families to make informed decisions about care, community, and quality of life.

Software NEWS: -- iToolab WatsGo has introduced a new feature that enables users to restore WhatsApp from iCloud without resetting their iPhone. The update helps users download and check chats, photos, videos, and other WhatsApp data. In addition, users don't have to deal with complicated recovery procedures.

Software NEWS: -- HitPaw, a leading innovator in AI-powered multimedia solutions, today announced the release of HitPaw VikPea V5.4.0, the latest upgrade to its AI video enhancement and creation platform. This version introduces an all-new AI Video Stylization feature, smarter Face Tracking Beauty, expanded video import capabilities, and several core AI model improvements, making professional-quality video enhancement and creation faster, easier, and more accessible than ever.

Software NEWS: -- Bay Leaf Digital, a B2B SaaS marketing agency headquartered in Texas today announced it has earned the HubSpot Software Industry Specialist badge, a selective and verified designation within HubSpot's Industry Specialization Badge program.

Publishing NEWS: -- Author, teacher, and coach Shaffa today announced the publication of "The Feeling You Cannot Admit: For the Parent Who Cannot Love Freely and the Child Who Grew Up Knowing It" (ISBN: 979-8996214310, paper; publisher: Peace with Shaffa, July 2026), the first book ever written to directly name and address the specific, targeted, and bewildering feeling some parents carry toward a particular child. The one that coexists with genuine love in ways that make no logical sense, and has lived, until now, in complete silence.

Software NEWS: -- LumeFlow AI has officially announced a major platform update designed to empower creators with faster AI video generation, professional-quality visual production, and streamlined marketing workflows. The latest release introduces ByteDance's newest Seedance 2.0 Mini model, native 4K support for Seedance 2.0, and the all-new Marketing Studio.

Software NEWS: -- HitPaw, a leading provider of AI-powered creative tools, today announced the release of HitPaw FotorPea V5.5.0, a major upgrade that transforms the platform into a fully AI Agent-driven image creation system. The new version unifies text-to-image generation, AI enhancement, and editing into one workflow, eliminating the need to switch between tools while guiding users through the entire creative process.

Software NEWS: -- As cloud subscription fees climb and privacy concerns reach an all-time high, global utility developer Coolmuster today announced a major update to its flagship software, answering a critical consumer question on how to back up an Android phone without relying on third-party remote servers. Coolmuster Android Assistant offers a secure, offline alternative, providing granular local data control and subscription-free security for global users.

Software NEWS: -- Father's Day is almost here, and HitPaw Edimakor is celebrating with one of its biggest seasonal promotions of the year. From 10 June 2026 to 9 July 2026, Edimakor is offering up to 65% OFF discount, exclusive VIP discounts, and free bonus credits for users. This special Father's Day event gives creators affordable access to some of the platform's most advanced AI tools.

Software NEWS: -- Friday Harbor, an AI pre-underwriting platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, today announced new capabilities for condominium and manufactured home loans that enable lenders to evaluate property-specific eligibility requirements before files reach underwriting.

Software NEWS: -- EnergyCAP®, the leading utility and energy management platform, today announced the launch of Watts Chat, the first generative AI capability built on the Watts AI engine. Watts Chat gives energy, sustainability, facilities, and finance teams natural-language access to their own utility data-delivering fast, accurate answers grounded in the audited, financial-grade data their organizations have relied on for decades.