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Holiday Rush Hits Hard: Ship To Sure Warns of Christmas Delivery Uncertainty After December 18

Jamaica, December 11, 2025 – The festive season is officially in high gear, and for many, that means the frantic race to get gifts shipped.

Ship To Sure, a prominent shipping service with 10 locations islandwide, has just dropped a crucial update: a hard cut-off date for guaranteed Christmas delivery.

If you’re planning on sending packages, marking your calendar is now more critical than ever.

The company, which operates under the tagline “Shipping Made Simple,” has set Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 4:00 PM as the absolute final date. Packages received by this specific time are promised to be processed and shipped with the intention of arriving before Christmas. Miss that window, however, and you’re entering the risky zone where holiday delivery simply “cannot be guaranteed.”

Why the strict deadline? Ship To Sure points to the usual suspects: increased shipment volumes, airline capacity constraints, customs processing delays, and general seasonal congestion.

While these are common challenges during the holidays, the urgency this year feels particularly pronounced. Is this just typical holiday chaos, or are other factors at play?

Adding another layer to the situation, Ship To Sure noted that it has reduced shipping rates across all its locations, a measure specifically implemented to support customers following the recent Hurricane Melissa. This gesture of affordability is certainly welcome, but it also underscores the lingering logistical challenges that the island’s infrastructure might still be navigating. Ship To Sure positions itself as a crucial link for many, simplifying the complex world of package delivery for its users.

The message from the Ship To Sure team is clear: “We strongly encourage customers to send items early to avoid disappointment and last-minute delays.” It’s a polite warning that translates into real-world stress for anyone hoping a package makes it under the tree. With just over a week left until their deadline, the pressure is on.

So, as the clock ticks down, remember: planning ahead is your best strategy. “Shipping Made Simple” might be the motto, but during peak season and post-hurricane recovery, simplicity often demands proactive action from the consumer.

Will your gifts make it? That largely depends on how quickly you act.

AutoFlight Just Unveiled a Revolutionary Sea-Air Solution – Your Commute May Never Be the Same! 

Suzhou, China, November 22, 2025 – Just when you thought advanced air mobility was confined to city rooftops, AutoFlight Aviation Technology has literally launched a new vision.

The global leader in electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) innovation has unveiled the world’s first integrated sea–air solution for low-altitude mobility. We’re talking about zero-carbon water vertiports combined with eVTOL aircraft, designed to rapidly deploy advanced air mobility infrastructure across rivers, lakes, and coastal zones. This isn’t just about flying cars; it’s about fundamentally rethinking where they can land and recharge, sidestepping the land constraints that have long plagued urban air mobility.

AutoFlight’s Zero-Carbon eVTOL Water Vertiport functions as a fully autonomous, floating operations center. It’s more than just a landing pad; it integrates eVTOL landing platforms, photovoltaic charging and storage, and intelligent dispatch and communication systems. The genius here? It enables fast deployment without the need for extensive land-based construction, a major hurdle for urban air infrastructure. Its fully electric design supports take-off, landing, and charging, while enabling real-time coordination with eVTOLs. This flexible system is compatible with AutoFlight’s core models, including the industrial-grade White Shark, the 2-ton-class cargo model CarryAll, and the six-seat passenger eVTOL Prosperity, creating a truly integrated land–sea–air network.

This integrated sea–air solution promises to enhance efficiency across five critical sectors:

  • Marine Energy Platform Maintenance: Significantly improving the speed and reliability of transporting personnel and critical parts.
  • Emergency Response: Combining wide-area search capabilities with rapid eVTOL deployment, drastically reducing response times and expanding coverage.
  • High-Frequency Commuting: Enabling rapid urban, coastal, and island mobility, slashing typical journey times from hours to mere minutes.
  • Sea–Air Tourism: Adding a premium “flight+” option to high-end tourism experiences, offering unique perspectives.
  • Mobile Vertiport Networks: Allowing multiple water vertiports to be networked, supporting high-throughput, multi-aircraft operations for dynamic routing.
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Amid growing global demand for sustainable transport, this water-based vertiport offers a low-impact approach to urban and regional air mobility. By leveraging existing waterways, cities can rapidly deploy electric aviation infrastructure without the headache of major land development. Developed with strategic partner CATL, the solution incorporates safe, high-performance battery systems and clean-energy technology across both eVTOLs and vertiports, fostering a truly carbon-neutral air mobility ecosystem.

AutoFlight recently demonstrated this groundbreaking Sea–Air solution at Dianshan Lake in Kunshan. A 2-ton-class eVTOL took off flawlessly from the Zero-Carbon Water Vertiport, followed by a multi-aircraft formation flight. Live airdrop missions were also conducted, vividly showcasing the system’s potential for emergency response and low-altitude logistics. This wasn’t just a concept; it was a compelling, real-world deployment.

AutoFlight Aviation Technology, founded in 2016, is a global pioneer in electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) innovation, known for its expertise in lightweight portable underwater drones and industrial-grade ROV systems.

They’ve consistently pushed the boundaries of aerial technology, and this latest innovation extends their engineering excellence into a truly novel domain, bringing the precision and intelligence of advanced robotics into everyday life.

The question isn’t whether eVTOLs will arrive, but how quickly AutoFlight’s floating vertiports will enable them to dock right in your local waterway.

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Goodbye Old Systems: Jamaican Financial Sector Embraces Global ISO 20022 Standard

Kingston, Jamaica, December 11, 2025 – Jamaica’s financial sector is on the cusp of a significant transformation, with a major system upgrade set to roll out this December.

Under the guidance of the Bank of Jamaica, the island’s banks are adopting the global ISO 20022 standard for Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) and wire transfers.

It’s a move designed to modernize the payment landscape, promising clearer information, stronger security, and better long-term reliability for transactions.

In essence, Jamaica’s banking system is shedding its old skin for a smarter, more efficient way of processing money. This global format is touted to improve payment processing among banks, a much-needed evolution in an increasingly digital world. But as with any substantial technology shift, especially one impacting an entire industry, a smooth transition isn’t always guaranteed.

Indeed, both National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited (NCB) and Scotiabank Jamaica have communicated directly with their customers, acknowledging the potential for “brief delays during the initial adjustment period.” Scotiabank, in particular, announced a scheduled system update to its RTGS platform, which will render the transfer option temporarily unavailable from Thursday, December 11, 2025, starting at 4:00 p.m. to Friday, December 12, 2025, at 8 a.m.

They even offered an apology for some clients who have already experienced delays, hinting that the groundwork for this transition has not been entirely without its bumps.

For local transfers during these periods, the widely available Automated Clearing House (ACH) option is being recommended as an alternative.

Banks are stepping up to support customers through this change. NCB, for instance, is offering a waiver on RTGS fees until December 31, 2025—a timely benefit coinciding with the standard’s adoption. Beyond this, NCB has also outlined broader support, including payment flexibility on loans and credit cards, lower fees on qualifying facilities, and other tailored solutions, particularly relevant for those navigating recent economic “challenges.” This dual approach suggests banks are preparing not just for technical shifts, but for continued customer support in uncertain times.

While the promise of a more resilient and secure payment experience is clear, customers should brace for potential minor disruptions. This transition is not merely about banks upgrading their systems; it’s about re-engineering the very pathways money travels. Both institutions emphasize that their teams are diligently monitoring transactions and are ready to resolve issues quickly.

So, as Jamaica moves towards a more globally aligned and technologically advanced financial infrastructure, users are advised to stay informed, plan transactions with potential delays in mind, and proactively reach out to their bank if questions or issues arise. The future of payments looks brighter, but the journey to get there might have a few detours.

Beyond Tickets: VERSANT’s Fandango Acquires INDY, Aiming to Become Cinema’s “Digital Backbone”

New York, NY – December 4, 2025 – In a strategic move set to reshape cinema operations, VERSANT, Comcast’s anticipated spin-off of select media brands and digital businesses, announced its acquisition of INDY Cinema Group.

This is a deliberate strengthening of Fandango, the nation’s leading online movie ticketer, by integrating a modern, cloud-based cinema operating system directly into its offerings.

INDY Cinema Group brings a robust, vertically integrated software platform to the table. This system is designed to handle everything from ticketing and point-of-sale to concessions, loyalty programs, marketing, inventory, and real-time analytics. With a footprint in nearly 300 locations globally and multi-language capabilities, INDY doesn’t just boost Fandango’s domestic standing; it clears a path for serious international expansion and deeper operational integration.

Fandango, known for ticketing across 31,000 U.S. movie screens and boasting properties like Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango at Home (formerly Vudu), is clearly positioning itself to be more than just a ticket seller.

This acquisition aligns perfectly with VERSANT’s broader strategy: transforming vertical businesses by extending into technology, services, and direct consumer engagement.

VERSANT, planned as an independent publicly traded media company spun off from Comcast, will comprise significant assets including cable networks like USA Network, CNBC, and E!, alongside digital ventures such as GolfNow, Rotten Tomatoes, and now, a more robust Fandango. Just as GolfNow evolved from a simple booking platform into a comprehensive golf management system, Fandango aims to become the operational heart of the cinema experience.

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Mark Lazarus, CEO of VERSANT, highlighted this approach, stating, “At VERSANT, we have a track record of building vertical businesses that extend well beyond their origins.”

Will McIntosh, President, Digital Platforms and Ventures, VERSANT, went further, proclaiming Fandango and INDY together are “positioned to become the digital backbone of modern exhibition.” It’s a bold claim, promising to not only strengthen support for Fandango’s nearly 3,000 U.S. cinema partners but also to create a “new global standard.”

Ian and Carmen Brown, Co-Founders of INDY Cinema Group, expressed their enthusiasm, noting a shared vision with Fandango to tackle outdated tools that held theaters back. Their mission was to provide a “smarter, more flexible and intuitive solution.” Joining forces under VERSANT and Fandango, they believe, will allow them to push this vision even further, elevating cinemas worldwide.

But does this truly mark a “new global standard,” or is it simply smart consolidation in a fragmented market? While the promise of streamlined operations and cost efficiencies for cinemas is attractive, the impact on smaller, independent theaters, or indeed, the broader competitive landscape, remains to be seen.

Will this integration foster innovation, or simply standardize the market under a larger player? Only time will tell if this ambitious digital backbone truly empowers cinemas, or subtly centralizes control in new ways.

NayaPay Launches Global QR Payments in Partnership with Alipay+ Across 50+ Countries

Singapore, November 26, 2025 – Global travel and commerce just got significantly easier for millions of Pakistanis.

NayaPay, one of Pakistan’s fastest-growing fintech platforms, has launched global QR payments in a strategic collaboration with Alipay+, Ant International’s extensive global wallet gateway.

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This new feature is a monumental step, connecting NayaPay users to an expansive global ecosystem spanning retail, dining, transport, healthcare, and entertainment across more than 50 countries. Forget fumbling with foreign currency; now, paying abroad is as simple as scanning a QR code.

This innovative feature fundamentally changes the game for Pakistani consumers traveling or shopping internationally. NayaPay users can now scan and pay securely worldwide, enjoying lower costs, less friction, and a truly seamless checkout experience wherever they go.

Alipay+ is a global wallet gateway that boasts connections to 40 international mobile payment partners and over 150 million merchants globally, providing unparalleled acceptance. Could this finally mean true financial freedom for Pakistani travelers?

Danish A. Lakhani, CEO of NayaPay, underscored the ambition behind this launch: “When we started NayaPay, our ambition was to give Pakistanis the same freedom and confidence with money that people enjoy in the world’s most advanced markets.” He believes this step brings them closer to that goal, making payments abroad universally accessible and “easy on the pocket.”

NayaPay, a fintech platform authorized by the State Bank of Pakistan, empowers consumers and SMBs with financial services, offering easy-to-open e-money accounts, Visa debit cards, local and international money transfers, and bill payments. It was recognized on the Forbes Asia 100 to Watch list and CB Insights Fintech 100 in 2024.

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Pan Yan, Head of Strategic Partnership Office for Alipay+, echoed the sentiment of global connectivity, stating, “Our goal at Alipay+ is to connect anyone, anywhere in a seamless, digitally-enabled manner.” He highlighted how mobile platforms like NayaPay are transforming travel and merchant interactions.

This partnership builds on an existing collaboration, which began in early 2024 when NayaPay became Pakistan’s first fintech to enable direct QR payments at over 80 million merchants in China.

This expanded integration now extends that seamless experience to markets across the globe, enhancing convenience, acceptance, and cost-efficiency for Pakistanis internationally.

This launch reinforces NayaPay’s commitment to delivering world-class payment experiences to Pakistani consumers and businesses, adding global QR acceptance to its growing suite of services. The question isn’t just about how much easier travel will become for Pakistanis; it’s about the broader statement this makes for emerging markets and digital inclusion on a global scale. Pakistan’s fintech landscape just took a giant leap forward.

Source: NayaPay

The AI Arms Race Heats Up: Kilo Code Offers GPT-5.2 Access and an Unbeatable Top-Up

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Globally, the artificial intelligence landscape never rests, constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

The latest tremor comes from the announcement that OpenAI’s GPT-5.2 family of models is now fully integrated and available within Kilo Code, a prominent platform for AI model access.

For developers and enthusiasts eager to experiment with cutting-edge language models, this is certainly news worth noting.

Kilo Code, a San Francisco-based platform that prides itself on offering access to over 400 diverse AI models, positions itself as a crucial hub for innovation. The immediate availability of GPT-5.2 means users can dive into the latest iteration of OpenAI’s powerful language models without delay. But the real headline-grabber for many might not just be the new model, but Kilo Code’s accompanying introductory offer.

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To sweeten the deal, Kilo Code is rolling out an incentive that’s hard to ignore: top up at least $10, and they’ll throw in an extra $20. That means you get a total of $30 in AI model usage for a mere ten-dollar investment. This credit can be applied across GPT-5.2 or any of the platform’s extensive catalog of models.

Is it a clever ploy to attract new users, or a genuine opportunity to democratize access to advanced AI? Either way, the offer is redeemed easily via your profile page for first-time top-ups.

For those wanting a deeper dive and a firsthand look at GPT-5.2 in action, Kilo Code is hosting a live webinar. CEO Scott Breitenother and DevRel Engineer Brian Turcotte are slated to showcase the new models alongside new Kilo Features this coming Friday, December 12th, 2025, at 12pm EST.

It’s an opportunity to see if GPT-5.2 truly lives up to the hype, or if it’s just another step in the relentless march of AI development. Will it redefine your workflow, or simply add another tool to the ever-growing shed?

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Viwoods Unveils AiPaper Reader C: The First Color E-Ink Device with Integrated AI

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Los Angeles, December 4, 2025 – The future of reading just arrived, and it’s far from passive.

Viwoods today announced the official launch of the AiPaper Reader C, a groundbreaking color E-Ink device that integrates artificial intelligence directly into the reading experience.

The product offers vivid colors on a page and transforming reading into an intelligent, two-way dialogue, designed for anyone who believes learning shouldn’t stop at the last sentence.

Are you a modern knowledge worker, constantly battling short attention windows on commutes or between meetings? Traditional e-readers, while convenient, often create friction: switching apps to look up terms, translate paragraphs, or file notes that quickly get lost. Viwoods argues that AI delivers the most value when it meets the focused attention enabled by E-Ink. The AiPaper Reader C promises to bridge this gap, creating a seamless loop: “Read Anywhere → Read with AI → From Reading to Learning.”

The core innovation? A dedicated AI key that unlocks instant interaction without ever leaving your page. Imagine asking questions about the text you’re reading, instantly translating complex paragraphs, or generating summaries with a simple voice query. This isn’t just about looking up words; it’s about engaging with content on a deeper level. The device also supports smart screenshot analysis, allowing you to capture any content – be it text, code, or charts – and have the AI instantly recognize its context to provide summaries, key insights, analysis, or explanations. Your questions no longer pile up; they get answered in real-time.

Beyond the AI, the AiPaper Reader C is a marvel of design and display. It boasts a 6.13-inch E-Ink Kaleido 3 color display with 150 PPI resolution, offering paper-like clarity in sunlight and comfortable viewing at night. With a slim 6.7mm profile and a feather-light 140g body, it’s genuinely pocket-sized, making it perfect for learning on the move. Every insight or AI answer can be saved directly to your personal knowledge base, allowing for flexible organization and easy sharing. This ensures your reading sessions accumulate into a lasting, actionable archive.

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The Viwoods AiPaper Reader C is now available for order at USD 349, with sales commencing December 4, 2025. You can purchase it directly through the official Viwoods EU website, Amazon, and authorized retailers.

Viwoods, a technology company committed to advancing how people read, learn, and think, develops devices that combine thoughtfully engineered hardware with intelligent software to reduce cognitive load and empower effective engagement.

This new device challenges the very notion of what a book (or any digital text) can be. It’s a tool for students, professionals, and lifelong learners to engage with content more effectively and build lasting knowledge, moving beyond passive consumption to active, intelligent learning.

The AiPaper Reader C isn’t just an e-reader; it’s a commitment to “Read Better, Be Better.” Are you ready to talk to your books?

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