USDC payments on Base for AI agents at checkout, alongside open-source documentation of how merchants run agent-driven commerce. Amsterdam, May 11th 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, 15:00 CEST. Cryptorefills has enabled x402 payments at checkout, allowing AI agents to pay for gift cards, mobile top-ups and eSIMs using USDC on the Base network. The protocol, developed by Coinbase and Cloudflare, lets autonomous software settle stablecoin transactions programmatically. Cryptorefills has also published an open-source operations reference for the merchant operations layer of agentic commerce. x402 lets a software agent receive an HTTP 402 Payment Required response from a merchant, settle the requested amount in stablecoin, and complete the transaction in a single automated exchange. For Cryptorefills, chec...

Collaboration to focus on cost-effective capture and mineralization of biogenic CO₂ in Europe Korea South, 11th May 2026, – SEOUL, South Korea & KORTRIJK, Belgium – South Korea’s ICEnergy and Belgium-based Emicap have partnered to deploy cryogenic carbon capture systems targeting biogenic CO₂ in Europe. The partnership combines ICEnergy’s proprietary capture technology with Emicap’s cryogenic R&D and market access, supported by Emicap’s sister company, LM Engineering, which provides industrial engineering and execution capabilities. Dr. Sungho Park(icenergy0805@gmail.com), CEO of ICEnergy, stated that he hopes this partnership will enable ICEnergy and Emicap to take a further step toward realizing carbon neutrality in the European market. The collaboration comes at a pivotal momen...

Collaboration to focus on cost-effective capture and mineralization of biogenic CO₂ in Europe Korea South, 11th May 2026, – SEOUL, South Korea & KORTRIJK, Belgium – South Korea’s ICEnergy and Belgium-based Emicap have partnered to deploy cryogenic carbon capture systems targeting biogenic CO₂ in Europe. The partnership combines ICEnergy’s proprietary capture technology with Emicap’s cryogenic R&D and market access, supported by Emicap’s sister company, LM Engineering, which provides industrial engineering and execution capabilities. Dr. Sungho Park(icenergy0805@gmail.com), CEO of ICEnergy, stated that he hopes this partnership will enable ICEnergy and Emicap to take a further step toward realizing carbon neutrality in the European market. The collaboration comes at a pivotal momen...

Collaboration to focus on cost-effective capture and mineralization of biogenic CO₂ in Europe Korea South, 11th May 2026, – SEOUL, South Korea & KORTRIJK, Belgium – South Korea’s ICEnergy and Belgium-based Emicap have partnered to deploy cryogenic carbon capture systems targeting biogenic CO₂ in Europe. The partnership combines ICEnergy’s proprietary capture technology with Emicap’s cryogenic R&D and market access, supported by Emicap’s sister company, LM Engineering, which provides industrial engineering and execution capabilities. Dr. Sungho Park(icenergy0805@gmail.com), CEO of ICEnergy, stated that he hopes this partnership will enable ICEnergy and Emicap to take a further step toward realizing carbon neutrality in the European market. The collaboration comes at a pivotal momen...

United States, 11th May 2026, – There is a unique kind of magic that happens when people gather around an open flame. For years, Big Horn Outdoors has been at the forefront of this experience, crafting premium outdoor cooking equipment designed to turn ordinary backyards and campsites into extraordinary culinary destinations. To celebrate the growing community of grill masters, pizza enthusiasts, and outdoor lovers, the brand is proud to announce its inaugural Big Horn Day, a multi-day online festival dedicated to the art of outdoor cooking.   The Brand Mission: Bringing Gourmet Outdoors At its core, Big Horn Outdoors believes that high-quality outdoor cooking should be accessible, enjoyable, and built to last. Whether it is the authentic taste of a wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, the perfec...

United States, 11th May 2026, – There is a unique kind of magic that happens when people gather around an open flame. For years, Big Horn Outdoors has been at the forefront of this experience, crafting premium outdoor cooking equipment designed to turn ordinary backyards and campsites into extraordinary culinary destinations. To celebrate the growing community of grill masters, pizza enthusiasts, and outdoor lovers, the brand is proud to announce its inaugural Big Horn Day, a multi-day online festival dedicated to the art of outdoor cooking.   The Brand Mission: Bringing Gourmet Outdoors At its core, Big Horn Outdoors believes that high-quality outdoor cooking should be accessible, enjoyable, and built to last. Whether it is the authentic taste of a wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, the perfec...

United States, 11th May 2026, – There is a unique kind of magic that happens when people gather around an open flame. For years, Big Horn Outdoors has been at the forefront of this experience, crafting premium outdoor cooking equipment designed to turn ordinary backyards and campsites into extraordinary culinary destinations. To celebrate the growing community of grill masters, pizza enthusiasts, and outdoor lovers, the brand is proud to announce its inaugural Big Horn Day, a multi-day online festival dedicated to the art of outdoor cooking.   The Brand Mission: Bringing Gourmet Outdoors At its core, Big Horn Outdoors believes that high-quality outdoor cooking should be accessible, enjoyable, and built to last. Whether it is the authentic taste of a wood-fired Neapolitan pizza, the perfec...

China, 11th May 2026, – ZimaCube 2: A Self-Hosting Powerhouse The era of the NAS as a passive file vault is ending. As local AI, self-hosted services, and edge computing move into the home, what users need is not more storage but more compute, with storage built in. IceWhale Technology today announced the ZimaCube 2, a self-hosting platform powered by Intel 12th Gen Core processors, dual open PCIe expansion, Thunderbolt 4, and ZimaOS. Three configurations are available: Standard ($799), Pro ($1,299), and Creator Pack ($2,499), shipping now at shop.zimaspace.com. “The NAS industry is splitting into two paths: closed ecosystems that sell you subscriptions, or open platforms that let you own everything. We chose open. ZimaCube 2 ships with unlocked PCIe slots, community-driven software, and...

China, 11th May 2026, – ZimaCube 2: A Self-Hosting Powerhouse The era of the NAS as a passive file vault is ending. As local AI, self-hosted services, and edge computing move into the home, what users need is not more storage but more compute, with storage built in. IceWhale Technology today announced the ZimaCube 2, a self-hosting platform powered by Intel 12th Gen Core processors, dual open PCIe expansion, Thunderbolt 4, and ZimaOS. Three configurations are available: Standard ($799), Pro ($1,299), and Creator Pack ($2,499), shipping now at shop.zimaspace.com. “The NAS industry is splitting into two paths: closed ecosystems that sell you subscriptions, or open platforms that let you own everything. We chose open. ZimaCube 2 ships with unlocked PCIe slots, community-driven software, and...

United States, 11th May 2026, – Imagination is Imagination is the New Frontier of Creation—Hailuo in Cannes As a global partner of World AI Film Festival (WAIFF 2026) and the co-initiator of the Chinese Special Track, MiniMax Hailuo took the center stage in Cannes. All greatness in human history begins with creation. We unveiled our 2026 brand video—brought to life by our multimodal models—dedicated to the audience in Cannes and to every soul brave enough to create, to embark, and to evolve. Where Technology Meets Tradition: Reimagining Eastern Aesthetics in Cannes. MiniMax Hailuo and Stellar Pictures have joined forces to create the animated music video The Fleeting Beauty, featuring a special vocal performance by singer Esther Yu. The project achieves a mastery of intricate light and s...