San Francisco – October 12, 2026 -- Owners of select 2026 Hisense TVs can now get Dolby Vision 2 through a firmware update, with more models receiving it over the coming weeks. Dolby Laboratories and Hisense say it is the first phase of a broader rollout.

Four 2026 Hisense lines get the update first

The Hisense UX, UR9, UR8 and U7 (sold as the U7 pro in the EU, MEA and CSA) are first in line. Models running Google TV or VIDAA OS will unlock Dolby Vision 2 over the coming weeks in North America, Europe and APAC.

Kuala Lumpur – October 12, 2026 -- The HONOR X9e Pro goes on sale in Malaysia at RM1,899 for the 256GB model and RM2,399 for the 512GB version, with an 11,000mAh battery and a 3-metre drop rating. The launch follows an ASEAN Records recognition for the HONOR X9 Series as the top-selling mid-range smartphone series for three consecutive years.

New York – October 11, 2026 -- US passport holders can now add a free, TSA-approved digital ID to Samsung Wallet and use it at more than 250 Transportation Security Administration checkpoints, leaving the physical ID in the bag. The feature, called Samsung ID with CLEAR, comes from a partnership between CLEAR and Samsung Electronics America.

Indianapolis – October 11, 2026 -- Travelers at Indianapolis International Airport (IND) can now verify their identity in under five seconds with CLEAR, which launched its airport services there today. The rollout adds CLEAR+ Lanes, automated eGates and a premium escort service called CLEAR Concierge.

Vancouver – October 10, 2026 -- Four publicly listed retail investing platforms now report more than 41 million funded accounts combined, and two of them, Robinhood and Webull, posted record quarters this summer. The figure is the sum of the funded-account numbers reported by Robinhood, Webull, Futu and eToro for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.

Cologne – October 07, 2026 -- Segway unveiled two new e-scooters, the ZT3 MAX and MAX G3 Pro, at simultaneous launch events in Cologne and Paris, alongside a new standard for verifying advertised range claims.

Segway targets two common rider complaints with new models

The ZT3 MAX is built for mixed terrain and urban roads, using a new Intelligent Combined Braking System (ICBS) for more stable stopping on uneven surfaces. The MAX G3 Pro targets longer daily commutes with a high-capacity battery and built-in fast charging.

LOS ANGELES – October 06, 2026 -- AGON has unveiled the AGP257FT, a gaming monitor built around an overclocked 1050Hz refresh rate and a 0.1ms MPRT response time, aimed squarely at competitive and professional esports players.

City of Industry – October 06, 2026 -- GIGABYTE Technology is offering discounts of up to $130 on gaming motherboards and monitors during Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days, a 48-hour sale running October 6 through October 7, 2026, exclusively for Prime members.

The promotion targets PC builders looking to upgrade to next-generation hardware without paying full price, with 240Hz esports monitors starting at $79.99 and Wi-Fi 7-ready motherboards marked down across multiple price tiers.

Allentown, Pa. – October 06, 2026 -- Secure Healthcare Information Management, LLC (SHIM), a billing and medical management company serving independent physicians and medical institutions in Northeastern Pennsylvania, has notified individuals that their personal and health information may have been exposed in a data security incident.

El Centro – October 06, 2026 -- Vero Fiber has begun construction on a fiber-to-the-home internet network in El Centro, California, aiming to deliver high-speed service to residents, businesses, and schools.