Dubai – September 29, 2026 -- Bybit has added six new tickers to its Perp Options lineup, including Tesla, Invesco QQQ, and Micron Technology, while opening a trading challenge with up to 70,000 USDT in combined rewards through October 27, 2026.

New York – September 28, 2026 -- Owners of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are reporting unexpected shutdowns and restarts during everyday use, including instances involving Face ID, according to Tenorshare Co. Ltd. Apple has confirmed a software update is in the works to address the issue, but affected users may face repeated crashes in the meantime.

Some devices have generated 'panic-full' reports within the iPhone's Analytics Data, which can help users confirm whether a system-level crash occurred at the time of a restart.

Berlin – September 28, 2026 -- At IFA 2026 in Berlin, stylus maker Metapen skipped the usual spec-sheet pitch and let visitors simply pick up its pens and start writing.

A young visitor tests a stylus without instructions

At the Metapen booth, a girl picked up one of the company's styluses and began drawing on a screen while her family watched. No tutorial was given -- she started creating immediately.

Tokyo – September 28, 2026 -- SwitchBot has launched its RGBICWW Light Bars, a two-pack smart lighting set priced at $45.99 (£55.99 / CAD 59.99) that switches between colorful ambient effects and practical white desk lighting.

New York – September 28, 2026 -- BOOX has opened preorders for the Picco, a 3.97-inch monochrome ePaper eReader priced at $99.99, with shipping expected by November.

Weighing approximately 58 grams and sized roughly like a playing card, the Picco is BOOX's smallest eReader to date. It's built to slip into a pocket or bag for reading during commutes, lines or short breaks, offering an alternative to pulling out a smartphone.

Las Vegas – September 25, 2026 -- ULTRALOQ has launched a new smart lock collection that lets homeowners choose between hands-free entry using ultra-wideband sensing or tap-to-unlock digital keys stored in Apple Wallet or Samsung Wallet.

The lineup includes three models: Bolt Mission ($299.99 MSRP), Bolt Pro ($269.99 MSRP), and Latch 5 Pro ($249.99 MSRP). The collection is available now through ULTRALOQ's website and Amazon, with sales starting on The Home Depot's site in October.

Orlando, Fla. – September 25, 2026 -- U-wifi will begin offering affordable, and potentially free, home internet plans to consumers starting October 1, 2026, through a new Mobile Virtual Network Operator agreement with T-Mobile.

The partnership targets households left without support after the FCC's Affordable Connectivity Program expired. That program had provided a $30 monthly internet subsidy to 23 million eligible households before it ended, widening the digital divide in low-income communities.

Hurricane, Utah – September 24, 2026 -- Off-road electronics brand Wolfbox will run a "Blockout Challenge" at the 11th Annual Monster Energy Trail Hero Event, blocking drivers' exterior views entirely and forcing them to navigate an obstacle course using only its FlexPilot camera system. The weeklong event, powered by Greater Zion, takes place Sept. 28 through Oct. 3 in Hurricane, Utah.

Pomona, Calif. – September 24, 2026 -- Nework is expanding its smart living lineup this October with two new devices: NewFlow, a smart digital calendar, and NewSlate, an inkless writing board, aimed at cutting down household clutter and screen-based distraction.

Reno, Nevada – September 24, 2026 -- Choice Mutual has launched a ChatGPT assistant plugin that lets consumers research, quote, and buy final expense and burial insurance policies through conversation instead of web forms.

The digital insurance agency, based in Reno, Nevada, says the tool is the first final expense insurance marketplace built directly into ChatGPT. Users can compare plans from top-rated providers and complete a purchase in minutes.