New York – September 29, 2026 -- EssilorLuxottica has launched Nuance Audio Plus, an upgraded version of its invisible hearing glasses, now available in the United States with a recommended retail price starting at $829 depending on lens configuration.

New York – September 29, 2026 -- Ernesta, a custom rug retailer, has introduced nine new rug styles, including a seven-piece Modern Geometry collection and two additions to its Earth Tones line, all available now at ernesta.com.

New York – September 29, 2026 -- Ian Lopatin, co-founder of the lifestyle brand Spiritual Gangster and of the Of Course Sanctuary wellness community, will release his debut book, "The Way of a Spiritual Gangster," on October 10, 2026, through Mark Victor Hansen Library publishing.

New York – September 29, 2026 -- Lemonade has launched renters insurance in Alaska, giving residents access to app-based coverage starting at $5 per month.

Coverage starts at $5 monthly, undercutting national averages

The company says its renters insurance rates run roughly 30% below the national average. Customers can also qualify for extra discounts by bundling policies, installing home safety devices, or opting for annual billing.

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.

New York – September 28, 2026 -- Dose has launched Dose for Blood Pressure, a doctor-formulated liquid supplement designed to support healthy blood pressure, blood flow, vascular function and circulation. The product went on sale August 31 exclusively at dosedaily.co, priced at $90 for a three-pack or $160 for a six-pack of 16 fl oz bottles (8 servings each), or $4.99 per single-serving 2 fl oz bottle and $99 for a 24-pack.

NEW YORK – September 28, 2026 -- OnePay announced that teens ages 13 to 17 can now open bank accounts through its app, letting them save at up to 3.35% APY, invest, spend, and start building credit history, all with parental oversight and no monthly fee.

New York – – September 28, 2026 -- Frodio, a tech-driven wig brand, is celebrating its second anniversary this October with a giveaway of 1,000 free wigs to eligible U.S. participants.

Entries open for one week starting September 28

The "1000 Free Wigs" campaign, part of the brand's "Frodio Loves You" anniversary event, accepts entries from September 28 through October 4, 2026, closing at 11:59 p.m. PDT. To enter, participants must follow Frodio on TikTok or Instagram, comment "1,000 Wigs. 1,000 Ways to Be You" on an official post, and tag one friend.

Newport Beach, Calif. – September 28, 2026 -- Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing back its discontinued margarita for one weekend in October at five restaurants, pouring $6 drinks to fans who have spent years asking for its return on social media.

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.