Cognac – September 13, 2026 -- LOUIS XIII Cognac has launched BLACK PEARL: TRIBUTE TO THE BIRTHPLACE OF LOUIS XIII, a new limited-edition expression priced at $28,000 per decanter and capped at just 398 bottles worldwide.

Berlin – September 13, 2026 -- AULUMU, a design brand specializing in tech accessories, won a "Best of IFA 2026" award from Yanko Design on the opening day of IFA 2026 in Berlin, held September 4-8.

The brand debuted five product lines spanning charging, wearables, and carry gear

AULUMU showcased the G09 Infinite Rotation Dual-Mag Stand, the M10 Multi-Charging Dual-Mag Power Bank, the A18 smartphone case series, the C05 Apple Watch band, and the B01 and B02 functional bags at its Berlin booth.

Hamburg – September 13, 2026 -- Bulova is releasing a limited-edition version of its Lunar Pilot watch, the model worn by Apollo 15 commander David Scott on the Moon in 1971, with a dial coated in one of the darkest materials available to consumers.

The dial absorbs 99.4 percent of light

The new "Black Hole" edition uses Musou Black, an ultra-black acrylic paint developed in Japan, on its dial. Bulova says the coating absorbs 99.4 percent of incoming light, giving the watch face a flat, void-like appearance rather than a typical glossy black finish.

St. Petersburg – September 13, 2026 -- Summer heatwaves have driven water levels on some of Europe's most popular rivers so low that cruise lines are altering or canceling itineraries, and travel insurance marketplace Squaremouth warns that most policies won't reimburse travelers for it.

Valencia -- Cunard will send Queen Mary 2 into dry dock on March 31, 2027, for a refurbishment adding 31 new staterooms and upgraded wellness, dining and retail spaces before the ship returns to service on May 9, 2027.

Thirty-one new staterooms join the world's only ocean liner

The refit adds 16 new Cunard Princess Grill Suites and 15 new Britannia-category staterooms. Every existing Grill Suite will get refreshed interiors, furnishings and new spa-inspired bathrooms, while the Queens Grill and Princess Grill restaurants are also being updated.

Munich – September 13, 2026 -- A new YouGov survey commissioned by Air Doctor finds that 37 percent of Germans consider reliable WiFi or mobile data access essential to a stress-free vacation, ranking it above travel insurance (31 percent) and round-the-clock access to medical help abroad (29 percent).

The poll surveyed 2,182 people in Germany between June 26 and 28, 2026, with results weighted to be representative of the population aged 18 and over.

Berlin – September 12, 2026 -- Zendure took home two honors at the Global Product Technology Innovation Awards 2026, with its SolarFlow 4000 Mix Pro home battery system winning Gold in the Sustainable Home Energy Storage System category. The awards were handed out during the opening of IFA 2026 in Berlin, where Zendure also received the Smart Energy Solutions Brand Award for its broader approach to home energy management.

Hoofddorp – September 12, 2026 -- Smart home company EZVIZ has expanded its lineup of AI-powered entry devices, showcasing video doorbells, video intercoms and door openers at IFA in Hall 1.2, aimed at European households of varying sizes and home types.

Hoofddorp – September 12, 2026 -- EZVIZ has introduced a new lineup of AI-powered video doorbells, video intercoms, and gate openers designed for European homes, showcased in Hall 1.2 at IFA. The company's smart access portfolio won recognition at the Digital Trends Publisher Awards during the event.

Hoofddorp – September 12, 2026 -- EZVIZ has unveiled an expanded lineup of smart entry devices at IFA in Hall 1.2, including AI-powered video doorbells, video doorphones, and gate openers built for European homes of varying sizes and layouts.