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- China Eastern AirlinesChina Eastern Airlines Forges Direct Link with KAYAK to Offer Seamless, AI-Powered Travel Services to Overseas TravelersSHANGHAI, August 26, 2026--China Eastern Airlines (CEAir) has completed a direct system connection with KAYAK, a leading U.S.-based travel metasearch platform, enabling more efficient, seamless flight bookings for passengers while significantly expanding its digital footprint across key overseas markets.
- Airwheel Unveils Luxury Robot Suitcase, a 20 Inch Rideable Electric Cabin Ai Wheel Hand Luggage for Modern TravelersBRUSSELS, BELGIUM, Aug 26, 2026 - Airwheel has unveiled its latest SE3SXD Luxury Suitcase, bringing a new generation of embodied AI technology into the travel experience. Airwheel Advances Embodied AI in Travel with SE3SXD Luxury Cabin Suitcase, a New Generation AI Suitcase Designed as an Intelligent Mobility Companion. As artificial intelligence moves beyond screens and into the physical world, Airwheel is bringing embodied intelligence to one of the most familiar products in everyday travel: the suitcase. With more than 600 patents accumulated globally, Airwheel has spent years developing technologies that integrate electric mobility, intelligent control, connected devices and industrial design into personal transportation products. Its latest flagship, the Airwheel SE3SXD Luxury Suitcase, takes this approach further by combining automated mechanical movement, intelligent interaction and premium travel design in a single 20-inch AI Suitcase. Rather than treating luggage as a passive container, Airwheel is exploring a new role for the suitcase—as an intelligent mobility companion capable of sensing, responding, transforming and moving with its user. Bringing Embodied Intelligence Into Everyday Travel The development of generative AI and AI agents has accelerated the transition from digital intelligence to physical intelligence. While software-based AI can understand information and respond to commands, embodied AI brings intelligence into physical systems that can interact with the real world. Airwheel sees intelligent luggage as a natural extension of this evolution. The SE3SXD combines the functions of a Smart Suitcase, Electric Suitcase, Scooter Suitcase, Cabin Suitcase and Rideable Suitcase, while maintaining the portability and refined appearance expected from premium luggage. Its design philosophy is centered on reducing unnecessary interaction: instead of requiring users to manually assemble or adjust multiple components, the suitcase is designed to transform through a coordinated automated mechanism. With one press of the activation button, the motorized front wheel automatically deploys while the intelligent riding handle rises and locks into position. The transition from conventional luggage to riding mode can be completed within seconds. The concept is simple: one touch, ready to ride. For travelers moving through airports, railway stations, exhibition centers, hotels and other large environments, the system is designed to reduce the physical effort traditionally associated with pulling luggage over long distances. From "Rideable Luggage" to "Intelligent Suitcase" Electric mobility has already changed how people move through cities, but Airwheel believes that simply adding a motor to luggage is not enough. The SE3SXD is designed around a more integrated approach in which mechanical systems, controls and connected software work together. The suitcase can reach a riding speed of up to 9.9 km/h and features a motorized front-wheel system designed to enhance stability during riding. Its intelligent handle uses a straightforward control layout, with the right control supporting acceleration and the left control supporting braking. Operating both controls simultaneously enables reverse movement. The goal is to minimize the learning curve and make the transition from traditional luggage to personal mobility intuitive for new users. Behind the mobility system is a reinforced luggage structure. The suitcase uses an ABS+PC composite body combined with an integrated aviation-aluminum frame structure, providing a balance between durability, structural support and premium design. The SE3SXD supports a maximum load of up to 95 kg, according to Airwheel's specifications. This combination allows the product to serve two roles without compromising either: a practical travel suitcase when being pulled or stored, and an electric mobility platform when riding is appropriate. A Smart Suitcase Connected to the Digital Lifestyle The intelligence of the SE3SXD extends beyond its physical transformation. Airwheel has developed a dedicated smart app compatible with major mobile operating systems, including iOS, Android and HarmonyOS. Through the app, users can access key operating information such as riding speed, mileage and remaining battery level. Riding speed can be adjusted within a 0.1–9.9 km/h range, allowing users to adapt the experience to different environments. The connected platform also provides additional functions, including remote control of the suitcase's mechanical deployment, low-battery notifications, Bluetooth disconnection alerts, cruise control and smart remote operation. Personalization is also built into the experience. The SE3SXD features customizable ambient lighting with eight colors and nine lighting effects, allowing users to create different visual combinations while giving the suitcase a distinctive technology-oriented identity. These features reflect Airwheel's broader approach to smart mobility: technology should not simply add functions. It should make the product easier to understand, easier to control and more naturally integrated into everyday life. Apple Find My Adds Another Layer of Connected Travel For international travelers, keeping track of luggage can be just as important as moving it. The SE3SXD supports Apple Find My, enabling users with compatible Apple devices to locate the suitcase through the Find My network. When the suitcase is within a nearby range, users can also activate a sound to help identify its location. In busy airports, railway stations, hotels and exhibition venues, this connected location capability is designed to provide an additional layer of visibility and reassurance. The suitcase also features a USB output interface, allowing travelers to charge compatible mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets and wireless earbuds while on the move. Together, these capabilities position the SE3SXD not simply as a piece of luggage, but as a connected travel device that integrates mobility, power and digital management. Premium Design in a Cabin-Ready Form Intelligent technology is only part of the experience. For a product designed for frequent travelers, practical luggage requirements remain fundamental. The SE3SXD adopts a 20-inch Cabin Suitcase format with dimensions of approximately 530 × 360 × 236 mm, providing a compact form designed for applicable cabin-travel scenarios. The product uses a 73.26Wh removable lithium battery with a modular structure designed to simplify removal when required for security inspection or transportation. A TSA-compatible combination lock further supports international travel scenarios, while the removable battery architecture provides additional flexibility for transportation and maintenance. The result is a product positioned at the intersection of intelligent mobility and premium luggage—a Luxury Suitcase designed not only around appearance, but also around functionality, connectivity and the changing expectations of modern travelers. Building a Broader Intelligent Luggage Ecosystem The SE3SXD represents the flagship level of Airwheel's intelligent mobility portfolio, but it is part of a broader product strategy. Airwheel's lineup includes models such as the SE3SX Cabin Suitcase, SE3SL+ Airport Suitcase and SE3SL electric suitcase, which combine rideable mobility, smart app connectivity, Apple Find My support and USB charging. The SE3MiniT focuses on lightweight urban and short-distance travel, while the larger SE3T provides additional capacity for travelers carrying more luggage. For families, Airwheel has also developed the SQ3 and SQ3S children's rideable luggage series, extending intelligent mobility into parent-child travel scenarios. Each product serves a different use case, but they share the same underlying development philosophy: bringing intelligent technology into real travel environments rather than treating AI as a purely digital concept. From Luggage to Mobility Companion The suitcase is undergoing the same transformation as smartphones, cars, and smart homes—evolving from passive gear into an intelligent travel partner. Airwheel’s AI Suitcase goes beyond adding smart features; it reimagines luggage as an active participant in the journey. The SE3SXD combines automated movement, electric propulsion, smart controls, connectivity, portable power, and premium design in one compact platform. It doesn’t just follow—it interacts, adapts, and connects with the traveler’s digital life. For Airwheel, this isn’t about smarter luggage—it’s about smarter travel. About Airwheel Airwheel specializes in intelligent mobility, with over 600 global patents across electric transport, rideable luggage, and connected travel products. Its growing lineup of AI, Smart, Electric, and Rideable Suitcases aims to make travel more efficient, connected, and effortless. Media Contact Company: Airwheel Contact: Media Team Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.airwheel.net
- MIMARU to Open New Shinsaibashi Property in Osaka on September 1; 28 Properties, 1,500 Rooms across Japan- Beyond Tokyo: More European Travelers Adding Osaka to Their Japan Journey - — MIMARU, Japan's leading apartment hotel brand for families, operated by Cosmos Hotel Management Co., Ltd., will open a new accommodation in Osaka on September 1, expanding...
- Ocean Edge Resort and Golf ClubOcean Edge Resort and Golf Club Provides Notice of Data Security EventToday, Ocean Edge Resort and Golf Club ("Ocean Edge") issued notice of a data security event that potentially affected information related to certain individuals. On July 31, 2025, Ocean Edge became aware of suspicious activity within its...
- BJ's Restaurants, Inc.BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. to Participate at the 19th Annual Barclays Global Consumer Staples ConferenceBJ’s Restaurants, Inc. (NASDAQ: BJRI) announced today that management will be participating at the 19th Annual Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The Company will participate in a fireside discussion, which will be held at the Intercontinental hotel in Boston, Massachusetts.
- Agereh Technologies Inc. (formerly Carbeeza Inc.)Agereh Technologies to Attend 2026 ACI-NA Annual Conference & Exhibition in PhiladelphiaAgereh Technologies Inc. (TSXV: AUTO) (OTCQB: CRBAF) ("Agereh" or the "Company"), a publicly traded Canadian company delivering real-time operational intelligence across airports, logistics networks and critical infrastructure, today announced that Chief Executive Officer Ken Brizel will attend the 2026 ACI-NA Annual Conference & Exhibition, taking place September 14-17 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.The annual...
- Canadian North flight attendants file notice of disputeOTTAWA, August 25, 2026--Flight attendants at Canadian North have filed a Notice of Dispute under the Canada Labour Code, citing a lack of meaningful progress in negotiations with the airline.
- AirTripMaker Expands US–India Travel Network, Strengthening Connections Between the United States and Major Indian CitiesAirTripMaker Expands US–India Travel Network, Strengthening Connections Between the United States and Major Indian Cities
- SBA Communications CorporationSBA Communications Corporation to Speak at the Goldman Sachs 2026 Communacopia + Technology ConferenceCompanies: SBA CommunicationsBOCA RATON, Fla., August 25, 2026--SBA Communications Corporation (NASDAQ: SBAC) ("SBA") announces that Brendan Cavanagh, President and Chief Executive Officer, is scheduled to speak at the Goldman Sachs 2026 Communacopia + Technology Conference on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 4:25 PM PT. The conference will be held at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco, California. The audio presentation for SBA can be accessed by visiting www.sbasite.com.
- MRCOOL®, LLCNew MRCOOL® TravelCool™, Operating at 55 dB, Offers Simple Comfort for Over 37 Million RVersMRCOOL® just gave them a reason to leave the windows closed, a 15K BTU ultra-quiet, rooftop heat pump that stands just 11 inches tall. MRCOOL®, innovator of the only true DIY® ductless heating and cooling system, brings its Comfort Made Simple philosophy with the New TravelCool™ system to the open road and over 37 million Americans RVing. Engineered for extended RV travel, it provides residential-gr
- Ember HomeAlcove Selects Ember to Lead Co-Ownership and Luxury Vacation Rental Management in Midway, UtahPartnership combines resort home sales support, co-ownership, and full-service property management to strengthen Alcove's ownership offering — Ember today announced a partnership with Alcove, a private gated community of luxury residences in Midway,...
- Covation Sponsors Family Fun Ride at the 2026 Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong CyclothonCovation Holdings Limited (“Covation” or the “Group”), a world-leading wheeled product innovator and manufacturer, is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the Covation Family Fun Ride at the 2026 Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong Cyclothon. Organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (“HKTB”), the flagship international sporting spectacle will take place on 11 October (Sunday), bringing together thousands of cyclists across the city’s iconic bridges and landmarks while showcasing the unique scenery. Mr. Bruno Maier, Co-CEO of Covation, said, “We are proud to support the Hong Kong Cyclothon—a world-class sporting spectacle that showcases the energy and iconic landscape of Hong Kong. As a global force in outdoor adventure, Covation shares the event’s passion for driving health, wellness, and a vibrant cycling culture across the community, as well as its sports for charity spirit. While the Cyclothon brings together elite global competitors and cycling enthusiasts, our sponsorship of the Family Fun Ride allows us to introduce families and young riders to the transformative joy of cycling. Through our century-old children’s bicycle brand, Huffy, we have inspired generations to connect through cycling. We are thrilled to play a meaningful role in this citywide extravaganza, offering families a unique opportunity to create lasting memories together while supporting a charitable cause.” Covation – a name that merges “Collaboration” and “Innovation” — is on a mission to revolutionize how people move, connect, and explore—by developing exceptional products for bold experiences across wheeled categories and beyond. It is a Hong Kong-headquartered vertically integrated holding company, specializing in the research, development, manufacturing, distribution and global operations of cycling and outdoor brands, driven by manufacturing excellence. The Group owns multiple outdoor cycling brands, including Huffy, Batch, and Green Machine. Currently, its business serves millions of consumers across more than 50 countries and regions worldwide. The Covation Family Fun Ride is designed to encourage outdoor recreation and family bonding. Open to participants aged 6 to 70, each entry group consists of one parent paired with one child or youth. In line with the Cyclothon’s sports for charity spirit, registration fees collected from the Covation Family Fun Ride will be donated in full to The Community Chest of Hong Kong to support local underprivileged communities. Beyond the rides, the event will host a dedicated cycling-themed carnival at the West Kowloon Cultural District, featuring a diverse programme of sports, entertainment, family-friendly activities and culinary delights, allowing locals and visitors to fully immerse themselves in the excitement of the cycling extravaganza. Covation will also host a booth at the venue, featuring its exceptional wheeled products and connecting with cycling enthusiasts. This year’s Cyclothon is further enriched new elements, including an upgraded 56km non-competitive ride on a “Five Tunnels, Three Bridges” route that will take riders along roads rarely opened to cyclists. The enhanced route provides an ideal opportunity to explore Hong Kong’s diverse urban landscapes, showcasing the unique blend of old and new districts. This, together with the 32km ride, is expected to see the participation of more than 6,500 cyclists. Covation Family Fun Ride Highlights: Event Date: Sunday, 11 October 2026 Group Format: 1 Parent + 1 Child/Youth (6–70 years old) Entry Fee: HK$100 per group (100% donated to charity) Public Registration: Registration is now open via the event website Photo: Bruno Maier (row 2, 3rd from right), Covation Co-CEO, joins Hong Kong Tourism Board officials and event partners at the launch press conference of the 2026 Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong Cyclothon. About Covation Holdings Limited Covation Holdings Limited (“Covation”) is a vertically integrated holding company headquartered in Hong Kong, specializing in the research, development, manufacturing, distribution and global operations of cycling and outdoor brands, as well as excellence in manufacturing. As a world-leading manufacturer and assembler of bicycles and components, the company operates modern smart manufacturing facilities in China, Cambodia and Vietnam. Leveraging its vertically integrated supply chain advantages and rigorous quality control system, Covation has established an efficient operational network with strategic branches across the United States, Mexico, Canada, the United Kingdom, European Union, Hong Kong, and China, consistently delivering exceptional products to global customers. Covation’s portfolio encompasses internationally renowned outdoor sports brands, including Huffy, Batch, and Green Machine. The company maintains extensive licensing partnerships with world-class partners such as Disney, Marvel, Lucasfilm, Universal Studios, Paramount, Microsoft, and Sanrio.