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Xcel Energy and NextEra Energy Agree to Deliver Generation Solutions and Enable Large Load Across Xcel Energy's Service Territories
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 5 -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release:
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Xcel Energy and NextEra Energy agree to deliver generation solutions and enable large load across Xcel Energy's service territories
Xcel Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: XEL) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a subsidiary of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) to accelerate the delivery of generation resources to serve large load customers, including data centers.
This MOU represents an expansion of a long-standing commercial relationship between Xcel Energy and NextEra Energy. The parties expect to support
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 5 -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release:
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Xcel Energy and NextEra Energy agree to deliver generation solutions and enable large load across Xcel Energy's service territories
Xcel Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: XEL) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with a subsidiary of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) to accelerate the delivery of generation resources to serve large load customers, including data centers.
This MOU represents an expansion of a long-standing commercial relationship between Xcel Energy and NextEra Energy. The parties expect to supportexisting and new large load opportunities across Xcel Energy's service territories through improved collaboration on generation, storage and associated transmission investments. This will enable both companies to better anticipate system needs, rapidly assess where large customer demand intersects with available grid and power assets, streamline development timelines, and advance innovative grid technologies for the benefit of all Xcel Energy customers. Xcel Energy expects this agreement will allow it to increase the data center demand that it can serve through the 2030s. Importantly, Xcel Energy is committed to ensuring that its existing customers benefit from new, large loads on its systems and that data centers pay their fair share.
A word from Bob Frenzel, chairman, president and CEO of Xcel Energy: "Working with the right partners is critical to deliver on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet increased energy demand in our communities. This collaboration will align two of the best development teams in the industry to deliver reliable and affordable power for all Xcel Energy customers."
Key commercial terms have been agreed to in the MOU and a formal joint development agreement is expected to be executed in the coming months. Any future projects would be subject to negotiation, agreement on definitive terms, and applicable regulatory approvals.
A word from John Ketchum, chairman and CEO of NextEra Energy: "Across the country, energy demand from data centers, advanced manufacturing, and other large load customers is accelerating rapidly. This MOU reflects our shared commitment to proactively plan for that growth, using NextEra Energy's leading digital tools to explore scalable, cost-effective and quick to deploy energy solutions that will also help ensure customers have access to cost-effective energy today and in the future."
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About NextEra Energy
NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE) is one of the largest electric power and energy infrastructure companies in North America and is a leading provider of electricity to American homes and businesses. Headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida, NextEra Energy is a Fortune 200 company that owns Florida Power & Light Company, America's largest electric utility, which provides reliable electricity to approximately 12 million people across Florida. NextEra Energy also owns one of the largest energy infrastructure development companies in the U.S., NextEra Energy Resources, LLC. NextEra Energy and its affiliated entities are meeting America's growing energy needs with a diverse mix of energy sources, including natural gas, nuclear, renewable energy and battery storage. For more information about NextEra Energy companies, visit these websites: www.NextEraEnergy.com, www.FPL.com, www.NextEraEnergyResources.com.
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About Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is a leading energy provider, dedicated to serving millions of customers with excellence. We make energy work better for customers, helping them thrive every day. That means always raising the bar -- delivering better service and providing more reliable, resilient and sustainable energy.
We are committed to leading the clean energy transition, meeting our customers' need for more, cleaner power, while keeping bills as low as possible. Because the people we serve depend on us to power their lives.
Headquartered in Minneapolis, we work every day to generate and distribute electricity and gas to customers across eight states: Minnesota, Colorado, Wisconsin, Michigan, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Texas. For more information, visit xcelenergy.com or follow us on X and Facebook.
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Original text here: https://newsroom.xcelenergy.com/news/xcel-energy-and-nextera-energy-agree-to-deliver-generation-solutions-and-enable-large-load-across-xcel-energys-service-territories
[Category: BizEnergy]
Potomac Edison Pilot Program to Help Maryland Schools Transition to Clean, Electric Buses
AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 5 -- Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy, issued the following news release:
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Potomac Edison Pilot Program to Help Maryland Schools Transition to Clean, Electric Buses
Company program will support school systems with funding and charging infrastructure and will test vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology
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WILLIAMSPORT, Md.--Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), has been granted approval from the Maryland Public Service Commission to launch a pilot program that will help local school systems shift to cleaner, zero-emission school buses. The
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AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 5 -- Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy, issued the following news release:
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Potomac Edison Pilot Program to Help Maryland Schools Transition to Clean, Electric Buses
Company program will support school systems with funding and charging infrastructure and will test vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology
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WILLIAMSPORT, Md.--Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), has been granted approval from the Maryland Public Service Commission to launch a pilot program that will help local school systems shift to cleaner, zero-emission school buses. Theprogram is designed to make the move to electric buses easier and more affordable, bringing quieter rides for students, cleaner air for neighborhoods and long-term savings for school districts.
Supporting Maryland's Clean Transportation Goals
Maryland's Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022 requires public school systems to purchase or contract only zero-emission vehicles moving forward. Potomac Edison's pilot program helps school districts meet this requirement by removing some of the biggest financial hurdles. The company will cover the cost difference - typically about $250,000 - between diesel and electric buses along with the cost of charging equipment and the electrical upgrades needed for installation.
Jim Myers, FirstEnergy's President of West Virginia and Maryland: "Maryland's public schools are taking important steps toward cleaner, healthier transportation for students, and this program is designed to help make that transition more practical and affordable. We're reducing upfront costs and offering hands-on support to help school systems integrate electric buses smoothly. At the same time, we're exploring how these buses can support grid reliability through innovative technology - a promising opportunity that could benefit customers across the counties we serve."
Program Highlights
The $11.1 million program will launch in early 2026 and includes:
* Incentives for up to 28 electric school buses in Potomac Edison's Maryland service territory.
* Full technical and administrative support to help school systems identify charging locations, install necessary equipment and train personnel on vehicle operation and charging.
* Access to vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, allowing Potomac Edison to test how stored energy in bus batteries can flow back to the grid when buses aren't in use - potentially supporting grid reliability during emergencies.
The program will run for five years or until funds have been exhausted.
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Potomac Edison serves about 285,000 customers in all or parts of Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, Howard, Montgomery and Washington counties in Maryland. Follow Potomac Edison at www.potomacedison.com, on X @PotomacEdison, and on Facebook at facebook.com/PotomacEdison.
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FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving more than six million customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy online at firstenergycorp.com and on X @FirstEnergyCorp.
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Original text here: https://www.firstenergycorp.com/content/fecorp/newsroom/news_articles/pe-pilot-program-help-md-schools-trasition-to-clean-electric-buses.html
[Category: BizEnergy]
NetApp Hosts Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results Webcast
SUNNYVALE, California, Feb. 5 -- NetApp, a provider of software, systems and services to manage and store data, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026:
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NetApp Hosts Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results Webcast
After market close on February 26, 2026, NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP) will announce financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, which ended January 23, 2026.
NetApp executive management will host a conference call Webcast at 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss these results and provide their perspective on market dynamics.
How to Participate
The
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SUNNYVALE, California, Feb. 5 -- NetApp, a provider of software, systems and services to manage and store data, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026:
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NetApp Hosts Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results Webcast
After market close on February 26, 2026, NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP) will announce financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, which ended January 23, 2026.
NetApp executive management will host a conference call Webcast at 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time to discuss these results and provide their perspective on market dynamics.
How to Participate
Thelive Webcast call can be accessed at investors.netapp.com. Please allow at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the Webcast to log in. An audio replay Webcast will also be available after 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time.
NetApp Future Targeted Release Dates
Q4 FY 2026 results target date: May 28, 2026
Q1 FY 2027 results target date: September 2, 2026
Q2 FY 2027 results target date: December 1, 2026
Q3 FY 2027 results target date: March 4, 2027
About NetApp
For more than three decades, NetApp has helped the world's leading organizations navigate change - from the rise of enterprise storage to the intelligent era defined by data and AI. Today, NetApp is the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, helping customers turn data into a catalyst for innovation, resilience, and growth.
At the heart of that infrastructure is the NetApp data platform - the unified, enterprise-grade, intelligent foundation that connects, protects, and activates data across every cloud, workload, and environment. Built on the proven power of NetApp ONTAP, our leading data management software and OS, and enhanced by automation through the AI Data Engine and AFX, it delivers observability, resilience, and intelligence at scale.
Disaggregated by design, the NetApp data platform separates storage, services, and control so enterprises can modernize faster, scale efficiently, and innovate without lock-in. As the only enterprise storage platform natively embedded in the world's largest clouds, it gives organizations the freedom to run any workload anywhere with consistent performance, governance, and protection.
With NetApp, data is always ready - ready to defend against threats, ready to power AI, and ready to drive the next breakthrough. That's why the world's most forward-thinking enterprises trust NetApp to turn intelligence into advantage.
Learn more at www.netapp.com or follow us on X, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
NETAPP, the NETAPP logo, and the marks listed at www.netapp.com/TM are trademarks of NetApp, Inc. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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Original text here: https://www.netapp.com/newsroom/press-releases/news-rel-20260204-487172/
[Category: BizComputer Technology]
McDonald Hopkins Issues Commentary: Strategic Intellectual Property Considerations for Artificial Intelligence Technologies - How "non-Tech"companies Could Be Missing Hidden IP Goldmines
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 5 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 4, 2026, by counsel Malisheia Douglas:
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Strategic intellectual property considerations for artificial intelligence technologies: How "non-tech" companies could be missing hidden IP goldmines
Companies outside traditional tech sectors may be sitting on IP goldmines without realizing it. Manufacturing, e-commerce, and consumer products businesses routinely use AI technologies from predictive maintenance to automated pricing. These technologies represent valuable intellectual property assets. While
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CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 5 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 4, 2026, by counsel Malisheia Douglas:
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Strategic intellectual property considerations for artificial intelligence technologies: How "non-tech" companies could be missing hidden IP goldmines
Companies outside traditional tech sectors may be sitting on IP goldmines without realizing it. Manufacturing, e-commerce, and consumer products businesses routinely use AI technologies from predictive maintenance to automated pricing. These technologies represent valuable intellectual property assets. Whilethese companies may not self-identify as "tech companies" in the Silicon Valley sense, their AI implementations are every bit as technically sophisticated and legally protectable.
Even when AI implementations are not core to customer-facing products, they warrant strategic protection. Operations-focused enterprises can leverage these innovations for competitive advantage, licensing opportunities, or as defensive assets in a broader IP strategy.
AI patent growth trends
The patent landscape tells a compelling story. The United States has experienced significant growth in AI-related patent applications. According to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Artificial Intelligence Strategy Report, AI-related patent applications increased 33% between 2018 and 2024, indicating sustained growth in this area beyond just the recent generative AI boom.
While AI-related patent applications have faced initial higher rates of rejection based on subject matter eligibility challenges at the USPTO, patenting AI-related inventions can be successful with a proper strategy. The USPTO's August 2025 memorandum clarifies common issues in subject matter eligibility analysis, creating a clearer path to patenting AI-related inventions by narrowing the overuse of the "mental process" rejection category and ensuring examiners only reject applications when ineligibility is more likely than not. Experienced practitioners regularly achieve success by utilizing strategic drafting and prosecution to navigate USPTO challenges, including;
* Emphasizing technical implementation details over business methods. Claims that describe specific hardware configurations are more likely to overcome abstract idea rejections than those focused on business outcomes or end results.
* Highlighting specific technical problems solved by the AI system. Articulating how the invention addresses a concrete technical challenge that were previously roadblocks demonstrates practical application rather than mere automation of an abstract idea.
* Considering strategies that may route an application to a favorable art unit. Strategic claim drafting and characterization of the invention can influence which examination group reviews the application, potentially affecting the likelihood of subject matter eligibility challenges.
Understanding competitive value
The business impact of well-implemented AI systems can be substantial. According to Netflix, approximately 80% of subscribers trust and follow the recommendations of their algorithm, demonstrating how AI-driven systems can fundamentally shape not only customer behavior but business outcomes.
While Netflix's algorithm directly drives customer engagement, this same principle of AI-driven competitive advantage applies equally to behind-the-scenes operational systems. Manufacturing companies with sophisticated predictive-maintenance datasets could potentially license that technology or leverage it in vendor negotiations, while e-commerce businesses with effective recommendation engines or pricing algorithms possess valuable assets that differentiate them from competitors and can similarly be leveraged through licensing.
Recognizing AI in your operations
Many businesses utilize AI technologies without recognizing them as such. Common applications in companies outside the traditional tech sector include:
* Predictive maintenance systems that analyze equipment data to prevent failures. A manufacturing company developed machine learning algorithms that predict when specialized automated component placement equipment would fail, reducing downtime and extending equipment lifespan. The system learned from sensor data, environmental conditions, and maintenance history to identify failure patterns invisible to human operators.
* Quality control processes using image recognition and pattern analysis. An electronics manufacturer implemented AI-powered visual inspection systems that detect microscopic defects in circuit board assembly with greater consistency than manual inspection. The system continuously improves its accuracy by learning from each inspection cycle and integrating with programmable logic controller (PLC) environments for real-time adjustments.
* Risk assessment systems that combine multiple data sources for enhanced accuracy. A consulting firm, for instance, developed a comprehensive weather-risk analysis platform that combines machine learning and statistical modeling to predict various environmental hazards with increased precision. Because the underlying methodology is adaptable across weather-related risks--from severe storms to extreme temperature events--the system evolved into a valuable platform technology extending beyond its original use case.
Each of these applications, potentially, represents valuable intellectual property that could be protected through patents, maintained as trade secrets, or licensed.
Conclusion
The rapid growth in AI patent applications and the increasing sophistication of AI implementations across industries create both opportunities and risks for businesses. "Non-tech companies" or companies outside the traditional tech sector should seriously consider the potential value of their AI-related inventions as patents or trade secrets. With U.S. patent applications related to generative AI surging in the US and across the globe, companies must develop comprehensive strategies to protect their AI-related intellectual property while managing and mitigating risks.
If your company is evaluating how to protect AI-related innovations--whether customer-facing or operational--we can help you assess whether patent protection, trade secret strategies, or licensing opportunities make the most sense for your specific AI implementations and business objectives.
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Original text here: https://www.mcdonaldhopkins.com/insights/news/how-non-techcompanies-could-be-missing-hidden-ip-goldmines
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
GE Vernova Announces Closing of $2.6 Billion Public Offering of Senior Notes
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 5 -- G.E. Vernova, an energy company, posted the following news release:
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GE Vernova announces closing of $2.6 billion public offering of Senior Notes
GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV) is pleased to announce the closing of its previously announced registered public offering of Senior Notes.
GE Vernova intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including financing a portion of the acquisition of the remaining fifty percent stake of Prolec GE that closed on February 2, 2026.
The offering consists of the following tranches:
* $600
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CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 5 -- G.E. Vernova, an energy company, posted the following news release:
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GE Vernova announces closing of $2.6 billion public offering of Senior Notes
GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV) is pleased to announce the closing of its previously announced registered public offering of Senior Notes.
GE Vernova intends to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including financing a portion of the acquisition of the remaining fifty percent stake of Prolec GE that closed on February 2, 2026.
The offering consists of the following tranches:
* $600million aggregate principal amount of 4.250% Senior Notes due 2031
* $1 billion aggregate principal amount of 4.875% Senior Notes due 2036
* $1 billion aggregate principal amount of 5.500% Senior Notes due 2056
Citigroup Global Markets Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC acted as joint active bookrunners for the offering of the notes.
The offering was made pursuant to an effective shelf registration statement (including a prospectus and related prospectus supplement) filed by GE Vernova with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). The offering was made only by means of a prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus. Copies may be obtained by contacting: Citigroup Global Markets Inc., email: prospectus@citi.com; J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, email: prospectus-eq_fi@jpmchase.com and postsalemanualrequests@broadridge.com; or Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, email: prospectus@morganstanley.com. Alternatively, investors may obtain these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov/.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the notes, nor shall it constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale is unlawful.
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Forward-Looking Statements
This document contains forward-looking statements - that is, statements related to future events that by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain, such as statements about the intended use of proceeds of the offering. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations. These risks, uncertainties, and factors include those discussed in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and in our subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, including in the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections included therein, as may be updated from time to time in our filings with the SEC and as posted on our website at www.gevernova.com/investors/fls. GE Vernova does not undertake any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements except as required by law or regulation.
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About GE Vernova
GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE: GEV) is a purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification segments and is supported by its accelerator businesses. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world's challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it. GE Vernova helps customers power economies and deliver electricity that is vital to health, safety, security, and improved quality of life. GE Vernova is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S., with approximately 85,000 employees across approximately 100 countries around the world. Supported by the Company's purpose, The Energy to Change the World, GE Vernova technology helps deliver a more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy future.
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Original text here: https://www.gevernova.com/news/press-releases/ge-vernova-announces-closing-26-billion-public
[Category: BizEnergy]
Canon Continues Wide Angle Optical Excellence With Launch of RF7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM Zoom Lens and RF14mm F1.4 L VCM Prime Lens
LAKE SUCCESS, New York, Feb. 5 -- Canon USA issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026:
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Canon Continues Wide Angle Optical Excellence with Launch of RF7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM Zoom Lens and RF14mm F1.4 L VCM Prime Lens
MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the launch of the RF7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM zoom lens and the RF14mm F1.4 L VCM prime lens. Building on Canon's legacy of innovative optics, these new RF-mount lenses expand the diverse lineup for professional photographers, videographers, and hybrid creators. The
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LAKE SUCCESS, New York, Feb. 5 -- Canon USA issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026:
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Canon Continues Wide Angle Optical Excellence with Launch of RF7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM Zoom Lens and RF14mm F1.4 L VCM Prime Lens
MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the launch of the RF7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM zoom lens and the RF14mm F1.4 L VCM prime lens. Building on Canon's legacy of innovative optics, these new RF-mount lenses expand the diverse lineup for professional photographers, videographers, and hybrid creators. TheRF7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM zoom lens introduces the world's widest angle zoom lensFootnote1 with a 190 field of view, ideal for dynamic fisheye imagery in sports, landscapes, and virtual reality. The RF14mm F1.4 L VCM prime lens delivers Canon's brightest ultra-wide/1 angle interchangeable lens ever produced, a 14mm lens with a bright f/1.4 aperture, perfect for astro, architecture, and video applications.
Canon RF7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM zoom lens redefines versatility in ultra-wide angle fisheye imaging. Continuing the heritage of the groundbreaking EF 8-15mm f/4L Fisheye USM, the world's first fisheye zoom lens/2, this new RF lens pushes boundaries further for professionals seeking impactful, distorted perspectives. It supports a wide range of unique use cases including sports, landscapes, starscapes, video, and virtual reality.
Key features include:
* Canon's widest single lens/3 with a maximum 190 field of view, achieving both circular 190 fisheye at 7mm (wide), and diagonal 180 fisheye at 14mm (telephoto), with its' 7-14mm zoom range.
* Variable maximum aperture of f/2.8 at 7mm (wide) and f/3.5 at 14mm (telephoto), brighter than its EF predecessor for enhanced low-light performance and background separation.
* Built-in support of Canon EF-to-EOS R mount adapter drop-in filters (Clear, CPL, Variable ND) plus Lens Lock/Limit, Lens Function button and Control Ring.
* High image quality with 5 UD lens elements, 2 replica aspheric lenses, and Air Sphere Coating (ASC) applied in 3 locations to reduce ghosting.
* Leadscrew-type STM focus drive with position sensors for smooth, video-capable operation and reduced focus breathing (0.4% at wide, 1.5% at tele).
* Fisheye images shot with the RF7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L STM zoom lens can be converted using Canon EOS VR Utility for viewing on a PC or head-mounted display. Conversion of 2D VR images is possible with cameras such as: EOS R5C, EOS R5 Mark II, EOS R5, EOS R6 Mark II.
This lens appeals to professional photographers and videographers seeking dynamic imagery and VR studios desiring a lens for monoscopic shooting, offering wider angle zoom, brighter aperture, and more video capabilities than the EF 8-15mm.
The Canon RF14mm F1.4 L VCM prime lens empowers professional photographers, and hybrid creators with Canon's brightest ultra-wide-angle interchangeable lens ever produced, an extremely compact and lightweight ultra-wide lens with incredible optical performance. Updating the legacy of the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM, this lens provides ultra-wide angle views with a fast f/1.4 aperture and controlled distortion and rectilinear characteristics from the center to image. It's designed for pro still photographers capturing landscape, astro, and starscape imagery, as well as architectural and real estate shooters, and videographers and time-lapse creators.
Key features include:
* Canon's brightest ultra-wide-angle (14mm) interchangeable lens for hybrid Photo / Video use.
* Ultra-wide 14mm prime with f/1.4 aperture for outstanding low-light performance and background separation, brighter aperture than the EF 14mm f/2.8. Dual VCM (Voice Coil Motor) focusing for fast, precise autofocus in photo and video, with reduced focus breathing (3.0%, or 2.3% up to f/20).
* Compact and light weight at 4.4" (L) x 3.0" (D) and just 1.27lbs, providing a similar size, weight and design complimenting the comprehensive F1.4 L-series lens series (RF20mm/24mm/35mm/50mm/85mm F1.4 L VCM lenses).
* Amazing optics for high image quality and sharp rendering of point light sources with Canon's first Fluorite element in an ultra-wide-angle lens, and featuring BR Optics, 1 UD lens, and 3 GMo aspheric lenses, plus Sub-wavelength coating in 1 location and Air Sphere coating in 2 for minimized ghosting.
* 11-blade aperture for smooth, circular bokeh.
* Iris ring compatible with EOS R1, EOS R5 Mark II, and EOS R6 Mark III cameras; plus Lens Function button and Control Ring.
Availability
The Canon RF7-14mm F2.8-3.5 L Fisheye STM zoom lens and RF14mm F1.4 L VCM prime lens are currently expected to be available by the end of February 2026, for estimated retail prices of $1,899.00 and $2,599.00 respectively/4. For more information about Canon's latest innovations and products, please visit www.usa.canon.com.
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About Canon U.S.A. Inc.
Canon U.S.A., Inc. is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business, and industrial digital imaging solutions to the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean markets. With approximately $28.5 billion in global revenue, its parent company, Canon Inc., as of 2025 has ranked in the top-10 for U.S. patents granted for 42 consecutive years/5. Canon U.S.A. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility. To learn more about Canon, visit www.usa.canon.com and connect with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/canonusa.
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1./ As of February 3, 2026 according to Canon data
2./ As of August 23, 2010 according to Canon data
3./ Among full-frame lenses manufactured by Canon with a focal length wider than 20mm
4./ Specifications, availability and prices are subject to change without notice.
5./ Based on patent counts issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office and compiled by IFI CLAIMS Patent Services.
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Original text here: https://www.usa.canon.com/newsroom/2026/20260204-lenses
[Category: BizPhotography/Optical Equipment]
BMJ Group: Significant Gaps Persist in Regional UK Access to 24/7 Air Ambulance Services
LONDON, England, Feb. 5 -- BMJ Group issued the following news release about their journal "Emergency Medicine Journal":
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Significant gaps persist in regional UK access to 24/7 air ambulance services
And availability of advanced interventions, including provision of blood products, still variable
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Despite significant improvements in the availability of 24/7 emergency air ambulance services (HEMS) across the UK since 2009, persistent regional gaps remain, finds research (https://emj.bmj.com/lookup/doi/10.1136/emermed-2024-214386) published online in Emergency Medicine Journal.
And the
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LONDON, England, Feb. 5 -- BMJ Group issued the following news release about their journal "Emergency Medicine Journal":
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Significant gaps persist in regional UK access to 24/7 air ambulance services
And availability of advanced interventions, including provision of blood products, still variable
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Despite significant improvements in the availability of 24/7 emergency air ambulance services (HEMS) across the UK since 2009, persistent regional gaps remain, finds research (https://emj.bmj.com/lookup/doi/10.1136/emermed-2024-214386) published online in Emergency Medicine Journal.
And theprovision of advanced potentially life saving interventions, such as blood transfusion and a minimally invasive procedure to staunch severe bleeding and stabilise blood pressure (resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta) remains variable, the findings indicate.
Helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS), more usually known as air ambulances, provide advanced critical care to badly injured/extremely unwell patients before they reach hospital. In the UK, only prehospital teams that include doctors can deliver this type of care, also called Level 3 interventions, explain the researchers.
While there are voluntary teams of prehospital care doctors, such as those volunteering with the British Association for Immediate Care (BASICS), the provision of these services varies, depending on the skill set available on the day, they add.
In 2009--the last time UK data on service provision were collected--17 HEMS teams operated in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, but only 11 included a doctor (65%) and only 4 (23%) consistently ran a doctor-based team all week, only 1 of which was available 24/7.
To find out if provision had changed, the researchers distributed an online survey to all 21 UK HEMS organisations between January and March 2024, with the aim of finding out the number of doctor-based teams, their operational hours, as well as the type of interventions offered.
All the organisations responded. And their responses showed that the number of potentially available doctor-based HEMS teams had increased from 11 in 2009 to 30 in 2024, including 2 teams in Scotland.
And the provision of consistent 24/7 doctor-based prehospital teams had risen from 1 in 2009 to 11 in 2024. But 24/7 availability still varied across the UK, with the East of England recording the highest and Northern Ireland, South West England, and Northern England the lowest.
In 2 regions every service had a 24/7 team, but 4 regions didn't. Times that services went offline also varied, with some services finishing at 19:00/19:30 hours, while others went offline at 02:00/03:00 hours.
And the variable provision of advanced interventions within doctor-based teams persisted. For example, 19 services (90%) offered blood transfusion, but only 1 (5%) offered resuscitative balloon occlusion of the aorta.
Another 10 HEMS teams were potentially available, but they only provided Level 2 interventions as they weren't doctor-based.
BASICS schemes were reported in 11 regions, but providing either Level 2 or Level 3 prehospital care on a voluntary basis.
Funding was still an issue as only 1 of the 21 HEMS organisations was completely government funded; the others were either solely funded by a charity (12) or by a mix of charity and government sources (8).
The researchers acknowledge several limitations to their findings. Survey respondents named additional prehospital teams within their region, but it was impossible to determine the access to these teams. And the survey data reflected the situation in March 2024, since when the picture may have changed, they add.
"While it is encouraging to see this improvement in access [to HEMS], the ability to provide 24/7 access to Level 3 interventions, such as PHEA [prehospital emergency anaesthesia] remains variable across the country, with heavy reliance on the charitable sector. As in 2009, charitable funding remains the main source for HEMS in the UK," note the researchers.
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Notes for editors
Research: Access to physician- based Helicopter Emergency Medical Services in the UK: a service analysis in 2024 Doi: 10.1136/emermed-2024-214386
Journal: Emergency Medicine Journal
Link to Academy of Medical Sciences press release labelling system
http://press.psprings.co.uk/AMSlabels.pdf
Externally peer reviewed? Yes
Evidence type: Data analysis; Observational
Subjects: People
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Original text here: https://bmjgroup.com/significant-gaps-persist-in-regional-uk-access-to-24-7-air-ambulance-services/
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