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Business Wire
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
CapRelo Redefines Global Mobility Services Unveiling its Market Leading, AI Driven Solutions to Help Companies and Employees with Moves
STERLING, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- CapRelo, a leading full-service global relocation management company, has launched its newest AI-driven product: an employer portal featuring a dashboard that provides a real-time, centralized snapshot of employee relocations. The new tool will evolve how HR mobility professionals handle employee relocations. CapRelo's newest product complements and integrates with Moxie—its employee facing AI chatbot tool unveiled last year. CapRelo's newest AI-driven product will evolve how HR mobility professionals handle employee relocations. 'As businesses rush to understand and adopt AI, we are excited to be on the front lines of harnessing AI's predictive tools to make it easier for companies to move their employees,' said Barry Morris, President and CEO, CapRelo. 'We are redefining global mobility through intelligent, human-centric AI. What began as a simple knowledgebase tool has evolved into a comprehensive AI platform with powerful capabilities across both the employee and employer experience.' CapRelo's employer portal will now use AI to provide customized smart summaries of the transferee experience. At the push of a button on their CapRelo Companion portal dashboard, employers instantly transform hundreds of case notes, expenses, and service data points into clean, digestible insights. This allows HR and mobility teams to understand not just what is happening—but how well the relocation process is going. The launch of the AI-driven employer portal will significantly improve HR mobility teams' operational efficiencies saving them dozens of hours summarizing the status of each of their employee relocations. This capability helps companies of all sizes: Identify patterns in employee experiences and sentiments Flag service trends or policy gaps Proactively improve relocation outcomes Provide real time spend data, including budget to actual spend CapRelo is also launching an AI Policy Agent on its employer portal—an intelligent assistant trained on hundreds of relocation policies and best practices. This agent helps employers build or refine relocation policies tailored to their organization's goals; benchmark against industry standards; and generate recommendations based on business priorities, budget, and talent strategy. Another key advancement is the AI File Comparison Tool. Built to support internal teams, this tool analyzes complex documents—home sale contracts, home valuation reports, and corporate policies—and compares them for alignment, consistency, and changes. It saves time and reduces human error. Morris added: 'We created our new dashboard—fueled by AI—in response to client pain points. They wanted to have all aspects—including expenses, contracts, and email correspondence—in one place and then be able to use AI to synthesize the data into meaningful snapshot summaries.' Last year, CapRelo launched Moxie, an AI-powered relocation assistant, to empower employees with 24/7 access to personalized, accurate, and timely move-related answers. Moxie works seamlessly within Companion, CapRelo's online portal, as well as CompanionFlex, CapRelo's innovative Core-Flex portal that delivers a shopping user experience for employees, providing a customized, flexible relocation experience. Moxie quickly evolved from an FAQ bot into an AI virtual consultant —intelligently connected to critical data points such as the employee's unique relocation journey (when, where and how they are going); their company's specific policy and benefits; and real-time status updates and activity logs about the relocation progress. By leveraging this integrated data, Moxie provides tailored guidance for each employee, supporting them through every phase of their move. CapRelo is expanding Moxie's value even further by curating insights about their destination—from top-rated schools and family-friendly neighborhoods to dog parks and commute tips—turning Moxie into a relocation concierge. Soon, CapRelo will expand AI capabilities for its portal even more to create smarter, more personalized relocation experiences by: Enhancing Moxie with destination-specific lifestyle intelligence Further developing policy agent with scenario modeling and global compliance insights Using generative AI to support business reviews with automated insights and tailored reporting Extending AI summarization and comparison tools across all critical workflows The tools are creating efficiencies that translate to time and money. A relocating employee on average works with a relocation consultant for 15-30 hours and asks 25-50 questions over the course of their relocation. Moxie—which acts as a virtual consultant—now fields many of those questions, translating to up to 6,600 hours of operational efficiencies annually. About CapRelo CapRelo is a full-service global mobility management company that delivers best-in-class relocation and assignment services on a technologically advanced platform. With over 25 years' experience, the company has service locations throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia Pacific. Learn more at
Engadget
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Engadget
M3GAN 2.0 review: The AI camp queen pulls a Terminator 2
M3GAN was an unexpected hit, and for good reason: It was the best killer toy horror film since Child's Play , combining comedy and camp with a meme-worthy android lead. For the sequel, writer/director Gerard Johnstone (working off a story from him and the first film's writer Akela Cooper), have taken a few notes from Terminator 2. This time around, there's an even more evil android on the scene (Amelia, played by Ivanna Sakhno) who wants AI to rule the world. And there's only one somewhat less evil android that can stop her: M3GAN. If that setup sounds silly and campy to you, well... it is. That's the point. More so than the first film, M3GAN 2.0 leans into the sheer silliness of its premise and is all the more fun for it. It's also not really a horror movie this time, it's a full-on action film with tons of gunplay, hand-to-hand combat and one wingsuit infiltration sequence that would be right at home in a Mission: Impossible film. Universal Pictures Speaking of Mission: Impossible , it's hard not to notice that M3GAN 2.0 features practically the same AI takeover plotline that bogged down The Final Reckoning . The difference here is that it's actually somewhat well-informed — M3GAN 2.0 isn't just about "evil AI," it also explores (however briefly) the notion of AI autonomy, technology regulation and ethics. (For God sakes, there's a killer Section 230 joke that only tech-savvy readers would understand.) M3GAN 2.0 once again centers on Gemma (Allison Williams), the engineer who originally created M3GAN, and her niece Cady (Violet McGraw). Following the events of the first film, Gemma was briefly sent to jail but reemerges as a technology critic. (Isn't it funny how many "tech critics" pop up after making bank from Big Tech?) She then teams up with a tech ethicist (Aristotle Athari) to push governments for stronger technology regulation, especially when it comes to AI. The existence of Amelia seems to prove her point. In the opening of M3GAN 2.0 , we watch as she goes on a covert mission to rescue a military scientist, only to disobey her programming and kill him instead. It turns out Amelia was built on the bones of M3GAN's design, and for some reason she's aiming to kill everyone involved with her creation. That mission inevitably leads back to Gemma and Cady, of course. Universal Pictures It's not a spoiler to say that M3GAN didn't really die at the end of the first movie. Turns out, she backed herself up to the cloud and has been watching Gemma and Cady via their smart home devices. After a set piece involving inept FBI agents, M3GAN convinces Gemma that she needs some sort of physical body to stop Amelia. Funnily enough, her first new outfit is the not at all fictional Moxie child companion robot I tested a few years ago. (Embodied, the startup behind Moxie, folded last year, leaving its handful of customers with a dead robot. That may be why Moxie M3GAN is allowed to swear.) M3GAN gets her wish and, like the Six Million Dollar Man , receives a fully upgraded body, one that's better, faster and stronger. (And also one that's more befitting of Amie Donald, the talented young actress who plays her.) And at that point, the movie turns into a full-on action fest as M3GAN infiltrates a tech lab to save Cady. Thankfully, MEGAN 2.0 understands the assignment: Fight scenes are energetic and well-choreographed, and Johnstone makes sure that everything is easily legible. The multitude of Steven Seagal references also makes it clear he's a fan of schlocky action cinema. Universal Pictures Johnstone is also clearly a tech nerd: the film is filled with references to places like Xerox PARC, one of the early R&D labs that developed concepts like the GUI (graphical user interface) and mouse. There's an Elon Musk analog, played by the great Jemaine Clement, who has an over-inflated ego and an obsession with brain interface devices. And the film pokes fun at anti-tech crusaders, who sometimes push back against any sort of technological advancement as inherently evil. M3GAN 2.0 balances a smart view of tech alongside sheer summer movie fun. And while it runs close to two hours, it never feels like a slog like the nearly three-hour long The Final Reckoning . Both movies are about the impending doom of an AI apocalypse, but M3GAN 2.0 manages to do it without being too self-serious and far more well-informed. Now that it seems like we're just a few clicks away from some sort of tech apocalypse, poking fun at it just seems like a better way to cope.
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Attitude cover girl M3GAN talks on-set drama: ‘What can I say? Pronouns matter'
, everyone's favourite tempestuous robot girlie, has spoken out about tensions which arose on-set of the highly anticipated sequel , set to drop in cinemas later this month. In a revealing interview to , the doll to end all dolls admitted to exacting revenge on one cast member because they consistently used the wrong pronouns when speaking about her. 'Well, there was one actor, I won't say his name – both names start with 'A' – who kept referring to me as 'it', so I rerouted a low-voltage current to his trailer toilet,' M3GAN candidly admitted to us. 'What can I say? Pronouns matter.' The bona fide gay icon also did not pull punches when it came to Moxie, the children's emotional support robot toy she is forced to live in early on in the sequel before Allison Williams' character Gemma allows her to return to her snatched form. 'I'll tell you who I didn't like working with – that bitch, Moxie,' M3GAN snapped. 'Imagine being trapped inside an educational AI toy that just wanted to play Simon Says for two weeks straight. It was the first time I understood the physical urge to vomit.' The sequel's official synopsis describes the plot as follows: 'M3GAN's creator Gemma (Williams) has become a high-profile author and advocate for government oversight of AI. Meanwhile, Gemma's niece Cady (Violet McGraw), now 14, has become a teenager, rebelling against Gemma's overprotective rules. 'Unbeknownst to them, the underlying tech for M3GAN has been stolen and misused by a powerful defence contractor to create a military-grade weapon known as Amelia (Ivanna Sakhno of Ahsoka and Pacific Rim: Uprising), the ultimate killer infiltration spy. But as Amelia's self-awareness increases, she becomes decidedly less interested in taking orders from humans. Or in keeping them around. 'With the future of human existence on the line, Gemma realises that the only option is to resurrect M3GAN (Amie Donald, voiced by Jenna Davis) and give her a few upgrades, making her faster, stronger and more lethal. As their paths collide, the original AI icon is about to meet her match.' You can read our full interview with M3GAN . M3GAN 2.0 hits UK cinema screens on 27 June 2025. The post Attitude cover girl M3GAN talks on-set drama: 'What can I say? Pronouns matter' appeared first on Attitude.
Associated Press
19-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Red Oak Development Group Announces Launch of Moxie, an Artful, Walkable Complete Community Taking Root in Lockhart, Texas
With phase one construction on the 589-acre development underway, Red Oak is creating a bold model of authentic, people-centric design where quality of life is the driver of success AUSTIN, TX / ACCESS Newswire / June 19, 2025 / Red Oak Development Group, a land and real estate developer crafting complete, people-centered communities in the Texas Triangle, has announced the launch of its new 589-acre interconnected community, Moxie. Located just south of Austin in Lockhart, Texas, Moxie is envisioned as a playful and creative mixed-use community that is anticipated to include 2,500 homes upon completion along with an estimated 20% of the land dedicated to parks and open space. In phase one, Moxie will span 89 acres including approximately 413 single-family residences, along with parks, trails, and gathering spaces designed to foster connection and creativity. Construction on phase one of the infrastructure is currently underway, with model home construction to begin Fall 2025 and a grand opening slated for Spring 2026. Courtesy of TBG Partners 'More than a name, Moxie is a mindset,' said Tom Staub, founder and CEO of Red Oak. 'We set out to design a community that looks and lives differently. We believe choosing how you live is as special as where you live, and Moxie will be a place that reflects this philosophy with a bold heart, purposeful design, and a sense of belonging built in from the start, infused with an energy and liveliness that drives everything we do and build there.' Courtesy of TBG Partners As Red Oak's flagship community and first major public launch, Moxie represents a new take on the master-planned community model, with a commitment to more than just a collection of homes, and new ways of measuring success. The design emphasizes walkability, social wellness, and everyday joy with homes, parks, and public spaces woven together to support a vibrant, multigenerational neighborhood. Among the first of these spaces is an activated park and social space - part neighborhood green, part creative hub - featuring a stage for outdoor music and movies, colorful murals, coffee and Wi-Fi, and everyday gathering spots that make it easy to meet a neighbor or work outside while the kids play. Setting the tone for future growth, Phase One will welcome residents who seek more than housing, but also a fully integrated lifestyle rooted in rhythm, character, and connection. Courtesy of TBG Partners Longer-term plans for Moxie include a dynamic town center called The Crossing, an eclectic array of housing typologies, and cultural programming that reflects the authentic spirit of Lockhart. Among Moxie's early community initiatives is TEACH (Teacher's Economic Advancement through Community Homeownership), a social impact program co-founded by Staub aimed at helping 500 educators become homeowners by 2040 through innovative partnerships and attainable housing models. Courtesy of TBG Partners While Moxie is grounded in Lockhart, it's also a statement about what the future of development can become. Red Oak was founded on the belief that real estate success should be measured by quality of life, not just margins. The company integrates residential, retail, civic, and green space from the start, building complete communities that elevate human experience over yield. 'We're rethinking the metrics of success,' Staub said. 'If we want to build better communities, we first have to redefine what success looks like. For us, it's about life per square foot, not just price per square foot. It's about how people feel, how they interact, and how our built and natural environments help them thrive. Moxie is our first step toward proving that new measurements of success not only exist but can also be scaled.' Courtesy of TBG Partners Rooted in one of Texas' most unique and culturally rich cities, Moxie is shaped by and for Lockhart. Known for its BBQ, music, and historic charm, Lockhart has long drawn creatives, families, and old souls seeking something real. Moxie seeks to enhance that character and deepen what already makes Lockhart special, rather than replicating something that exists elsewhere. Additional details about Phase One, including the builders' home collections, architectural styles, and amenity offerings, will be announced in the coming months. Future phases will build upon Moxie's layered, intentional design approach to create a truly complete community experience that evolves with the residents. To learn more about Moxie, visit About Moxie Moxie is a new walkable community taking root in Lockhart, Texas, just south of Austin. Developed by Red Oak Development Group, Moxie is grounded in the belief that how you live matters just as much as where. The 89-acre first phase includes approximately 413 single-family homes along with parks, trails, and gathering spaces designed to foster everyday connection, creativity, and joy. Inspired by Lockhart's unique rhythm and character, Moxie blends bold vision with local soul. The community is an eclectic, artful neighborhood for people who want to be part of something more than a traditional suburban master plan. Long-term, Moxie anticipates including a vibrant town center, expanded housing options, and community-driven initiatives. For more information, visit About Red Oak Development Group Red Oak Development Group is a Texas-based real estate development firm creating complete, people-centered communities in the Texas Triangle. Founded by a team with decades of experience building award-winning neighborhoods across the country, Red Oak was formed with a mission to challenge outdated development norms and reshape how success is measured in the built environment. The company believes in belonging over branding, long-term impact over short-term margins, and measuring value not in rooftops or return on investment, but in time and connection. Red Oak's flagship project, Moxie, reflects this ethos by reimagining what it means to build a community for interaction, character, and human emotion. For more information, visit CONTACT: Ryan Marquardt 309.531.7464 | [email protected] SOURCE: Red Oak Development Group press release
Miami Herald
15-06-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Pepsi has discontinued a bunch of soda flavors
My grandfather used to drink Moxie, a soda that was sold in New England that tasted like bitter motor oil. By every standard, it was awful, yet somehow my grandfather and presumably other old men, stood by drinking it. No matter how awful a soda is, it seems that someone love it. Related: Iconic liquor brand in Chapter 11 bankruptcy faces liquidation When you visit the Cool Spot at Epcot, a Coca-Cola tasting room, they offer Beverly, a bitter soda that Coca-Cola sells in Italy. Pretty much every American who tastes the drink seems horrified, but in its corner of the world, Beverly has remained popular since its introduction in 1969. People have wildly differing tastes and that makes it challenging for Coca-Cola and PepsiCo (PEP) to take any product off the market. While every soda is not equally popular, it seems like every soda has its fans. If Coke produced Diet Coke Cauliflower and Pepsi releases Pepsi Skunk, it seem like at least a few people would declare those flavors their favorites and be upset when they get pulled from shelves. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter It's similar to the diehard fans trying to bring Coca-Cola's TaB back. An early try at a diet soda, TaB tastes more like the can it comes in than cola, yet tens of thousands of people have petitioned Coke to bring it back. Every soda, even the really terrible ones, seem to have their fans which has made things hard on Coke and Pepsi when it comes to discontinuing flavors. When Coca-Cola discontinues a soda, it often happens without any fanfare. Customers notice when the product stops showing up in their grocery store. That can be a brutal way to lose a beloved product because there's no chance to say goodbye, or at least hoard some to drink later. PepsiCo operates in a similar way, but on its website, the company has a product locator. That web page will show when an item has been discontinued but may still be in stores. That allows fans of that drink to try to hunt some down before it goes away forever. On the Pepsi website, fans can see that the company has recently released Pepsi Wild Cherry Cream and Pepsi Zero Sugar Wild Cherry Cream. They can also see that the company has discontinued a number of flavors including: Pepsi LimePepsi PeachNitro PepsiNitro Pepsi Vanilla On the Mountain Dew side of the business, PepsiCo has ended production of a number of flavors as well: Mountain Dew Major MelonMountain Dew Zero Sugar Major MelonMountain Dew SparkMountain Dew Spark Zero SugarMountain Dew Purple Thunder Zero SugarMountain Dew Caffeine FreeMountain Dew White OutMountain Dew Kickstart Mango LimeMountain Dew Kickstart Original DewMountain Dew Kickstart Blueberry Pomegranate Pepsi's website allows fans of these drinks to search for them. Most are no longer available, but some may be found in very limited quantities. While international growth has been a driver for the PepsiCo in recent years, PepsiCo CEO sees big opportunity in the United States to expand his business. He took issue with a question during the company's first-quarter earnings call that suggested otherwise. "Now, what I disagree with you is in the fact that the U.S. business cannot grow at a faster speed than it is growing today. I think the U.S. business, both beverages and foods, will continue to grow at a very good rate in the U.S. And when you think about the overall opportunity, both from the better execution to evolving the portfolio, to moving into new channels like away from home, we have, tremendous opportunities to take our brands into new spaces, leverage the capability of our business," he shared. The CEO was passionate about his company's home market. "And now that we have an operating model that will be more integrated in the U.S. that will give us more resources, will be less duplicated in some areas and synergize in other areas where we can drive growth in new service models direct-to-consumer, direct to B2B, whatever the we choose to play. So, I think the U.S., we see it as a growth driver. We see it as a source of funding for the rest of the world, but also a growth opportunity for the company. Way above where we are today," he added. Related: Starbucks CEO admits the struggling chain made a major mistake The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
