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New initiative reinforces Aiper's commitment to smarter, more sustainable living by turning everyday backyard care into meaningful global impact
ATLANTA, June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of World Environment Day, Aiper, a global leader in cordless robotic pool cleaning and smart yard innovation, today announced a new partnership with charity: water, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing clean and safe drinking water to people around the world. The partnership aims to champion global water sustainability.
Driven by a shared commitment to water conservation, this partnership aligns with Aiper's ESG mission to integrate sustainability into smart yard care. By developing its eco-friendly smart irrigation solutions that reduce water waste at home, Aiper is advancing its commitment to sustainability while supporting global clean water access through charity.
Water connects us all—whether filling an eco-efficient backyard pool or sustaining communities in need. By pioneering water-saving outdoor technologies, Aiper is transforming how homeowners interact with this precious resource. Through this new collaboration with charity: water, Aiper hopes to raise awareness about the global water crisis, encourage more responsible water usage, and support meaningful impact on a broader global scale.
"At Aiper, we believe that reshaping outdoor maintenance through eco-conscious innovation is our leading contribution to a sustainable planet," said Richard, CEO and Founder of Aiper. "Our partnership with charity:water extends this vision globally. By continuing to engineer eco-friendly and water-saving smart irrigation technologies, we are ensuring that our dedication to environmental stewardship is built directly into every backyard we service. "
This partnership directly extends the mission of Aiper's IrriSense 2 Water Saving Initiative—the brand's core platform dedicated to minimizing outdoor water waste. As of May 31 (U.S. Pacific Time), the initiative has engaged 478 participants and helped save a total of 556,806 gallons of water. Through this year-long joint effort, Aiper is financing charity: water's community-led clean water infrastructure. To ensure complete transparency for this ESG milestone, charity: water will deliver a comprehensive impact report tracking the volume of clean water deployed and families supported by the initiative.
"Aiper's dedication to minimizing backyard water waste through its robotic pool cleaners and irrigation technologies sets a powerful benchmark for residential sustainability. Because of the Aiper community, an entire community will have access to clean water." says Ashley Lange from charity: water. "Since 2006, we've been working to help end the global water crisis, and partnerships with brands like Aiper play a key role in helping us move closer to that goal every day."
From robotic pool cleaners like the Scuba V3, which optimizes cleaning efficiency and minimizes chemical reliance, to smart irrigation technologies like the IrriSense 2 for precision lawn watering, Aiper continues to develop solutions that make outdoor care smarter, simpler, and more environmentally conscious.
For more information, visit aiper.com or follow Aiper on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X.
[1] Euromonitor International Co., Ltd., in terms of 2025 manufacturer sales volume (units) in the world. Smart robotic pool cleaner is defined as: intelligent service robots integrating mechanical, electronic, software algorithm and sensor technologies. They autonomously or with minimal human intervention perform pool cleaning and maintenance tasks, typically featuring smart navigation, path planning, and multiple cleaning modes. Research completed in 2026/3.
About Aiper
Aiper is the No.1 smart robotic pool cleaner brand and a leader in reliable, intelligent solutions for the smart yard ecosystem. From crystal-clear pools to balanced water and smarter irrigation, Aiper's ecosystem simplifies care across your entire yard. Trusted by more than 3 million users worldwide, Aiper is available in over 7,000 stores across 50+ countries and regions. Renowned for excellence, Aiper products have earned prestigious honors including the Red Dot Design Award, the iF Design Award, and editorial awards from USA Today and TWICE, and have been recognized as a CES Innovation Awards Honoree from 2023 through 2026. Driven by smart automation, adaptive AI, and sustainable design, Aiper delivers a truly carefree experience, giving you more time to enjoy life's best moments.
New initiative reinforces Aiper's commitment to smarter, more sustainable living by turning everyday backyard care into meaningful global impact
ATLANTA, June 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of World Environment Day, Aiper, a global leader in cordless robotic pool cleaning and smart yard innovation, today announced a new partnership with charity: water, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing clean and safe drinking water to people around the world. The partnership aims to champion global water sustainability.
Driven by a shared commitment to water conservation, this partnership aligns with Aiper's ESG mission to integrate sustainability into smart yard care. By developing its eco-friendly smart irrigation solutions that reduce water waste at home, Aiper is advancing its commitment to sustainability while supporting global clean water access through charity.
Water connects us all—whether filling an eco-efficient backyard pool or sustaining communities in need. By pioneering water-saving outdoor technologies, Aiper is transforming how homeowners interact with this precious resource. Through this new collaboration with charity: water, Aiper hopes to raise awareness about the global water crisis, encourage more responsible water usage, and support meaningful impact on a broader global scale.
"At Aiper, we believe that reshaping outdoor maintenance through eco-conscious innovation is our leading contribution to a sustainable planet," said Richard, CEO and Founder of Aiper. "Our partnership with charity:water extends this vision globally. By continuing to engineer eco-friendly and water-saving smart irrigation technologies, we are ensuring that our dedication to environmental stewardship is built directly into every backyard we service. "
This partnership directly extends the mission of Aiper's IrriSense 2 Water Saving Initiative—the brand's core platform dedicated to minimizing outdoor water waste. As of May 31 (U.S. Pacific Time), the initiative has engaged 478 participants and helped save a total of 556,806 gallons of water. Through this year-long joint effort, Aiper is financing charity: water's community-led clean water infrastructure. To ensure complete transparency for this ESG milestone, charity: water will deliver a comprehensive impact report tracking the volume of clean water deployed and families supported by the initiative.
"Aiper's dedication to minimizing backyard water waste through its robotic pool cleaners and irrigation technologies sets a powerful benchmark for residential sustainability. Because of the Aiper community, an entire community will have access to clean water." says Ashley Lange from charity: water. "Since 2006, we've been working to help end the global water crisis, and partnerships with brands like Aiper play a key role in helping us move closer to that goal every day."
From robotic pool cleaners like the Scuba V3, which optimizes cleaning efficiency and minimizes chemical reliance, to smart irrigation technologies like the IrriSense 2 for precision lawn watering, Aiper continues to develop solutions that make outdoor care smarter, simpler, and more environmentally conscious.
For more information, visit aiper.com or follow Aiper on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X.
[1] Euromonitor International Co., Ltd., in terms of 2025 manufacturer sales volume (units) in the world. Smart robotic pool cleaner is defined as: intelligent service robots integrating mechanical, electronic, software algorithm and sensor technologies. They autonomously or with minimal human intervention perform pool cleaning and maintenance tasks, typically featuring smart navigation, path planning, and multiple cleaning modes. Research completed in 2026/3.
About Aiper
Aiper is the No.1 smart robotic pool cleaner brand and a leader in reliable, intelligent solutions for the smart yard ecosystem. From crystal-clear pools to balanced water and smarter irrigation, Aiper's ecosystem simplifies care across your entire yard. Trusted by more than 3 million users worldwide, Aiper is available in over 7,000 stores across 50+ countries and regions. Renowned for excellence, Aiper products have earned prestigious honors including the Red Dot Design Award, the iF Design Award, and editorial awards from USA Today and TWICE, and have been recognized as a CES Innovation Awards Honoree from 2023 through 2026. Driven by smart automation, adaptive AI, and sustainable design, Aiper delivers a truly carefree experience, giving you more time to enjoy life's best moments.
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Aiper Celebrates World Environment Day with New Charity: Water Partnership to Help Expand Access to Clean Water Worldwide
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The First Time a Game in the Legendary Franchise Comes to Consoles
BELLEVUE, Wash., June 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Critically-acclaimed game development studio ArenaNet® tonight announced Guild Wars 3™, the third entry in the legendary and beloved Guild Wars® MMORPG franchise and their first new game since 2012. The game will release globally on PC, Steam, and PlayStation 5, marking the first time a Guild Wars game will appear on home consoles. The first beta test is scheduled for fall of 2027.
The official debut trailer features the first in-engine gameplay footage and can be viewed HERE. The first concept art and other assets are hosted at the Guild Wars 3 official press kit.
"Guild Wars 3 is a new era not just for ArenaNet and Guild Wars, but also for MMORPGs as a whole," said Colin Johanson, Guild Wars 3 Game Director and ArenaNet Studio Head. "The MMORPG genre has millions of players worldwide eager for new, modern experiences, and the opportunity to harness that excitement is immense. Our approach with Guild Wars 3 is to push MMORPGs forward, to create an online game world that feels believable, rewarding, responsive, and innovative while at the same time respecting players' time and providing a positive, supportive space to build community and enjoy new stories in our universe."
Taking place over a thousand years before the events of the original game, Guild Wars 3 is set in the Tyrian region of Orr, a vast wilderness frontier imbued with the world's magic. Nature entities with strong connections to the land called Vael spirits embody the vitality of this lush, verdant landscape. Various guilds are engaged in conflict over how to protect or exploit the bounty beyond civilization's borders. These multitudinous spirits will vary in size and influence within the ecosystems around them, with the most notable of these being the Seeker. As seen in the trailer, every player's Seeker will serve as a connection to the spirits of Orr and a mount that will carry them on their journeys through the game's open world.
Players will assume the role of a Vaelwarden, a member of a guild of adventurers committed to preserving and protecting both the spirits of the wild and the land of Orr itself. Through the deep character customization and skill-building gameplay the Guild Wars franchise is known for, players will seek adventure and confront danger across this sumptuous, vibrant online world, growing their relationships with the spirits of the wild, the inhabitants of Orr, and other Vaelwarden players.
A combat system designed from the outset to feel great on both a controller and keyboard rewards positioning by emphasizing the joy of movement and momentum. As players seamlessly transition between various movement modes, they can harness their speed and turn it into bigger damage and impact when fighting their foes.
More information about pricing, beta tests, release date, and gameplay features will be revealed later in 2026 and into 2027. Guild Wars 3 will be available directly from the developers at GuildWars3.com, and can be wishlisted on Steam and the PlayStation Store beginning today, with more information available at the game's official website.
About the Guild Wars Franchise
Guild Wars is the award-winning, visually stunning MMORPG franchise that originally launched in 2005 on PC. Boasting a timeless art-brought-to-life aesthetic, the epic grandeur of massive role-playing environments, fast-paced action combat, large-scale dynamic events that players tackle together in the open world, team-based competitive player-versus-player battles, and a sprawling fantasy storyline, the series is often proclaimed as having the friendliest player community in gaming. Guild Wars was relaunched as Guild Wars Reforged in 2025 and expanded to mobile devices in 2026. Guild Wars 2® launched in 2012 on PC and quickly earned accolades across the industry, including Time Magazine's 2012 Game of the Year. Unlike most competitors, the franchise has always been playable with no subscription fee required, welcoming over 29 million players across its history.
About ArenaNet
ArenaNet is the developer of the best-selling Guild Wars Reforged and the groundbreaking Guild Wars 2 massively multiplayer online PC role-playing games. The studio's mission is to create innovative online worlds, cultivate a vibrant and engaged global community of players, and to incorporate handcrafted artistry into every aspect of their games. ArenaNet formed in 2000, with press and fans consistently calling Guild Wars and Guild Wars 2 two of the best MMOs and RPGs of all time. Based in Bellevue, WA, ArenaNet is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Korean gaming giant NC.
The First Time a Game in the Legendary Franchise Comes to Consoles
BELLEVUE, Wash., June 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Critically-acclaimed game development studio ArenaNet® tonight announced Guild Wars 3™, the third entry in the legendary and beloved Guild Wars® MMORPG franchise and their first new game since 2012. The game will release globally on PC, Steam, and PlayStation 5, marking the first time a Guild Wars game will appear on home consoles. The first beta test is scheduled for fall of 2027.
The official debut trailer features the first in-engine gameplay footage and can be viewed HERE. The first concept art and other assets are hosted at the Guild Wars 3 official press kit.
"Guild Wars 3 is a new era not just for ArenaNet and Guild Wars, but also for MMORPGs as a whole," said Colin Johanson, Guild Wars 3 Game Director and ArenaNet Studio Head. "The MMORPG genre has millions of players worldwide eager for new, modern experiences, and the opportunity to harness that excitement is immense. Our approach with Guild Wars 3 is to push MMORPGs forward, to create an online game world that feels believable, rewarding, responsive, and innovative while at the same time respecting players' time and providing a positive, supportive space to build community and enjoy new stories in our universe."
Taking place over a thousand years before the events of the original game, Guild Wars 3 is set in the Tyrian region of Orr, a vast wilderness frontier imbued with the world's magic. Nature entities with strong connections to the land called Vael spirits embody the vitality of this lush, verdant landscape. Various guilds are engaged in conflict over how to protect or exploit the bounty beyond civilization's borders. These multitudinous spirits will vary in size and influence within the ecosystems around them, with the most notable of these being the Seeker. As seen in the trailer, every player's Seeker will serve as a connection to the spirits of Orr and a mount that will carry them on their journeys through the game's open world.
Players will assume the role of a Vaelwarden, a member of a guild of adventurers committed to preserving and protecting both the spirits of the wild and the land of Orr itself. Through the deep character customization and skill-building gameplay the Guild Wars franchise is known for, players will seek adventure and confront danger across this sumptuous, vibrant online world, growing their relationships with the spirits of the wild, the inhabitants of Orr, and other Vaelwarden players.
A combat system designed from the outset to feel great on both a controller and keyboard rewards positioning by emphasizing the joy of movement and momentum. As players seamlessly transition between various movement modes, they can harness their speed and turn it into bigger damage and impact when fighting their foes.
More information about pricing, beta tests, release date, and gameplay features will be revealed later in 2026 and into 2027. Guild Wars 3 will be available directly from the developers at GuildWars3.com, and can be wishlisted on Steam and the PlayStation Store beginning today, with more information available at the game's official website.
About the Guild Wars Franchise
Guild Wars is the award-winning, visually stunning MMORPG franchise that originally launched in 2005 on PC. Boasting a timeless art-brought-to-life aesthetic, the epic grandeur of massive role-playing environments, fast-paced action combat, large-scale dynamic events that players tackle together in the open world, team-based competitive player-versus-player battles, and a sprawling fantasy storyline, the series is often proclaimed as having the friendliest player community in gaming. Guild Wars was relaunched as Guild Wars Reforged in 2025 and expanded to mobile devices in 2026. Guild Wars 2® launched in 2012 on PC and quickly earned accolades across the industry, including Time Magazine's 2012 Game of the Year. Unlike most competitors, the franchise has always been playable with no subscription fee required, welcoming over 29 million players across its history.
About ArenaNet
ArenaNet is the developer of the best-selling Guild Wars Reforged and the groundbreaking Guild Wars 2 massively multiplayer online PC role-playing games. The studio's mission is to create innovative online worlds, cultivate a vibrant and engaged global community of players, and to incorporate handcrafted artistry into every aspect of their games. ArenaNet formed in 2000, with press and fans consistently calling Guild Wars and Guild Wars 2 two of the best MMOs and RPGs of all time. Based in Bellevue, WA, ArenaNet is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Korean gaming giant NC.
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Guild Wars 3, Modern Evolution of the MMORPG, Announced at Summer Game Fest for PC and PlayStation 5
