Marina del Rey – September 30, 2026 -- Two of Marina del Rey's waterfront hotels are undergoing major renovations ahead of Super Bowl LXI in February 2027, part of a broader push to draw travelers to the coastal destination four miles from LAX.

Los Angeles – September 30, 2026 -- Comfytemp has launched what it calls the market's first electric heating patch designed specifically for period cramps, giving women a reusable, wearable alternative to bulky heating pads and single-use disposable patches.

Los Angeles – September 29, 2026 -- Nonprofit Unlikely Collaborators will host flavor chemist Melissa Conklin for a free public talk on October 13, examining why the same bite of food can taste completely different to two people.

The event, called "Taste, Scent, and Perception Box," takes place at the organization's Santa Monica headquarters and will also stream online. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., the program starts promptly at 6:00 p.m. with no late entry, and a reception follows at 7:00 p.m. Registration is required but attendance is free.

Los Angeles – September 29, 2026 -- Sports fans chasing every game across major leagues could now pay more than $2,266 a year to subscribe to eight separate streaming platforms, according to new analysis from Lucky Rebel.

The combined monthly cost of the eight services studied climbed from $149.95 in 2021 to $188.86 in 2026, a 26% jump equal to nearly $39 more per month. The figure reflects the cost of holding all eight subscriptions simultaneously, not what a typical fan spends.

Los Angeles – September 28, 2026 -- JisuLife, ranked the world's No. 1 portable fan brand by Euromonitor International, is releasing a limited-edition handheld fan collection designed with POP MART's character IP TWINKLE TWINKLE, going on sale starting 8:00 p.m. PDT on Sept. 30, 2026, through JisuLife.com.

The collection centers on the Pro1S handheld fan from JisuLife's Pro Series, which offers 100 adjustable speed settings and up to 40 hours of battery life. The fan will retail for $99.99, excluding taxes and shipping.

New York – September 24, 2026 -- HexClad has launched its first bakeware line, a six-piece collection priced between $179 and $399, now available for pre-sale with shipping expected to begin October 5.

Los Angeles – September 23, 2026 -- Speediance is moving beyond its original smart home gym, unveiling a four-product hardware lineup paired with a new AI experience app now in public beta across 105 markets.

Los Angeles – – September 23, 2026 -- Make Time Wellness, the women's brain health supplement line founded by Emma Heming Willis, is expanding its retail footprint with a QVC appearance on Friday, September 25, and a launch in Meijer stores on October 1.

Los Angeles – September 22, 2026 -- Mathnasium, a math tutoring franchise with more than 1,300 learning centers worldwide, is rolling out two new offerings: Mathnasium Plus, a structured enrichment program for advanced students, and myMathnasium, a digital parent portal and app. Both are now available in the United States.

New York – September 22, 2026 -- J.Crew is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its Barn Jacket by photographing 160 people across five U.S. cities and launching a new 2026 collection priced from $98 to $898.