Miami – September 18, 2026 -- ChatOn, an AI chatbot app with 100 million downloads, has launched a fact-checking feature that lets users verify claims, articles, and AI-generated text on the spot.

Woodinville – September 18, 2026 -- PowerA has released a new line of officially licensed Harry Potter gaming accessories for Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox, marking the start of a multi-year partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products.

Buena Park, Calif. – September 18, 2026 -- Yamaha has unveiled the B200A, a 23.5-inch Dolby Atmos sound bar aimed at bedrooms, apartments, home offices and gaming setups where space is tight. The compact bar will cost $249.95 and hits shelves in November 2026.

Hong Kong – September 17, 2026 -- Momax has won the 2026 IFA Innovation Award for Best in Mobility for its 1-Power S.Pass2 Air, a magnetic wireless power bank measuring just 6.0 mm thick.

Los Angeles – September 17, 2026 -- KidsTopia, an AI-powered kids platform, has earned the kidSAFE SAFE CERTIFIED Seal, a global child online safety designation awarded after a review of its chat, reporting, and AI safety practices.

The service is operated by Inculab plus, a company spun off from LG U+. KidsTopia had previously held the lower-tier kidSAFE LISTED Seal before advancing to the SAFE CERTIFIED designation.

San Francisco – September 17, 2026 -- WaterField Designs launched the SteamPack, a $179 structured case built to carry a full Steam Deck setup, including the dock, two Steam Controllers, power brick and cables, available starting 8 a.m. PDT Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026 at SFBags.com.

New York – September 17, 2026 -- Zocdoc launched a new marketing campaign called "Ready to be Seen?" on September 14, aimed at making it easier for patients to book appointments with doctors who actually fit their needs.

Nearly half of patients dread finding a doctor

A recent Zocdoc survey found that 42% of patients say booking a doctor feels like finding a needle in a haystack, while 48% say they dread the process altogether.

Las Vegas – September 16, 2026 -- SIRUI's upcoming Aurora 15mm F1.6 full-frame autofocus lens won a "Best of Show" Award at IBC 2026 on September 13, recognizing the company's latest push into ultra-wide, large-aperture optics for full-frame creators.

Berlin -- QIVIKA will launch its Smart Scope on Kickstarter on September 15, 2026, a smartphone-connected optical device offering 24x optical magnification for both night sky and wildlife viewing.

The device delivers up to 3000mm equivalent focal length

QIVIKA's periscope-style optical system uses ED glass and multi-coated optics to bring distant subjects closer through a physical optical path, rather than relying on software-based digital zoom. The company says this approach helps maintain image clarity and contrast at long range.

Dallas – September 15, 2026 -- AT&T is offering new and existing customers up to $1,200 off the iPhone 18 Pro with an eligible trade-in, regardless of the device's condition. Customers who switch to AT&T can also receive up to $800 toward paying off their current phone balance, and ordering online adds a $200-per-line discount.