By Editor , 28 October 2026

CHICAGO – October 27, 2026 -- A registered dental hygienist with more than one million followers has named her picks for the best electric toothbrush, water flosser, floss picks, interdental brush and sensitive toothpaste. Whitney DiFoggio, known online as Teeth Talk Girl, announced the winners of the inaugural Smile Brighter Awards.

By Editor , 28 October 2026
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4 Million Toothpaste Tubes Recalled, Including Kids' Brands

Ontario, California – October 27, 2026 -- More than 4 million tubes of toothpaste sold nationwide have been recalled, including several Brush Buddies children's varieties, according to the Food and Drug Administration.

Barbie, Hot Wheels and Crayola flavors are affected

The recalled Brush Buddies toothpastes carry Barbie, Hot Wheels, My Little Pony and Crayola branding. Certain lots of Evo advanced whitening and sensitive toothpaste are also included, as are lots of ARU gum health and cavity protection toothpaste.

By Editor , 28 October 2026
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Hohem's AI Tracking Gimbal Hits 318 Sam's Club Stores at $129

New York – October 27, 2026 -- Sam's Club members can now buy Hohem's iSteady V3 Ultra AI tracking smartphone gimbal for $129.00, a $40 savings, at 318 clubs across 40 states or online at SamsClub.com. The gimbal is sold in black.

By Editor , 28 October 2026
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Korean Skincare Brand FULLY Lands in 580+ U.S. Sephora Stores

SEOUL – October 27, 2026 -- Korean vegan skincare brand FULLY is now sold at more than 580 Sephora stores across the U.S. and online, with six products available since August 20, 2026.

The rollout is part of the OLIVE YOUNG K-Beauty Edit at Sephora. OLIVE YOUNG, which the source describes as Korea's leading beauty and lifestyle retailer, curated the assortment to introduce Korean beauty brands to North American shoppers. For FULLY, it is the largest brick-and-mortar expansion in the U.S. so far.

By Editor , 28 October 2026
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ZLINE's Scratch-Resistant Induction Range Wins a Kitchen Award

Reno – October 27, 2026 -- ZLINE Kitchen and Bath's 36-inch Paramount Induction Range (model SINR36) has been named a winner in Good Housekeeping's 2027 Kitchen Awards. The freestanding stainless steel range combines a five-element induction cooktop with a 5.2 cu. ft. electric convection oven.

By Editor , 28 October 2026
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Alpaca Wool Insoles: A Natural Alternative to Synthetics

St. Ulrich bei Steyr – October 27, 2026 -- Austrian company Al's World GmbH makes shoe insoles from felted alpaca wool, offering a natural alternative to purely synthetic materials in places where heat and moisture build up.

By Editor , 28 October 2026
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Science in Sport Energy Gels and Hydration Hit Target Shelves

New York – October 27, 2026 -- Science in Sport (SiS), the UK-made performance nutrition brand used by elite athletes, is now sold in Target stores nationwide and on Target's online store, giving US runners, cyclists and gym-goers a new way to buy its fueling, hydration and recovery products.

The Target launch is the centerpiece of SiS's US expansion. It follows the brand's ongoing collaboration with Nike and two new partnerships with American athletes: rising marathoner Charles Hicks and Dylan Scott, the world number one HYROXer.

By Editor , 28 October 2026
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NORTIV 8 Treeline: Wide-Toe-Box Shoes From Trail to Job Site

NEW YORK – October 27, 2026 -- NORTIV 8 has launched Treeline, a ten-style footwear collection that gives trail running sneakers, hiking shoes, tactical boots and composite-toe work boots the same roomy toe box and 5mm heel-to-toe drop.

By Editor , 28 October 2026
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New Pet Insurance Covers Vet Bills Up to 4x the Fee Schedule

Munich – October 27, 2026 -- Dog and cat owners can now insure vet bills at up to four times the official fee schedule: Münchener Verein has launched two pet health tariffs, "HundGesund" and "KatzeGesund", each with an optional surgery-only version.

The insurer cites rising vet costs. It points to the 2022 revision of the German veterinary fee schedule (GOT) and to more advanced treatment methods in veterinary medicine.

By Editor , 28 October 2026
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Levoit Eleva Air Purifiers Start at $129.99 With Sealed HEPA

TUSTIN, Calif. – October 27, 2026 -- Levoit's new Eleva air purifier series starts at $129.99 for the bedroom-sized Eleva 300X, with the large-room Eleva 500X priced at $259.99. Both are sold on Levoit.com and Amazon.