Berlin – September 12, 2026 -- TCL picked up more than 30 awards at IFA 2026 in Berlin, including seven IFA Innovation Award Honoree titles and five Global Product Technology Innovation Awards, alongside recognitions from Android Authority, TechRadar, Tom's Guide and What Hi-Fi?.

The X11L TV wins top honors from two major outlets

The TCL X11L SQD-Mini LED television took home the IFA Breakthrough 2026 Award from Android Authority and the Best in Show Award from Tom's Guide, both citing its next-generation SQD-Mini LED display technology. The TCL C8L SQD-Mini LED TV separately earned an IFA Innovation Awards Honoree title for its display engineering and design. The TCL X3 Series OLED gaming monitor also received Honoree status for its high contrast, refresh rates and design.

Berlin – September 10, 2026 -- MERACH has unveiled the UltraWalk W60 Plus, its new flagship walking pad, at IFA Berlin 2026, marking the treadmill's first launch in Europe. Shoppers can pre-order the device through September 20, 2026 at an early-bird price of €379.99, down from its €459.99 list price.

The company designed the W60 Plus for people who spend long hours at a desk and want to add movement without carving out separate workout time. It targets home offices and living rooms where space and noise are constraints.

A brushless motor targets 15,000 hours of use

The treadmill runs on a brushless motor rated for 3.5 HP peak output, built with an integrated Hall sensor for precise, consistent speed control even at slower walking paces. MERACH states the motor is engineered to last up to 15,000 operating hours.

New York – September 12, 2026 -- David Protein has launched its first ready-to-drink Protein Milkshakes, expanding the brand beyond its original protein bars.

Each 12 oz bottle packs 30g of protein with minimal sugar

The new shakes, made with ultrafiltered milk, come in two flavors. Vanilla delivers 30g of protein, 140 calories, and less than 1g of sugar per bottle. Chocolate offers the same 30g of protein and sugar content, with 150 calories.

Supermodel Stella Maxwell fronts the brand's new campaign

The launch is backed by a campaign called "Drink David," featuring Maxwell and the brand's gold-colored Milkshake bottles. The campaign will run across digital, social, and out-of-home placements in New York City this month.

The shakes are available now at select NYC stores and online

David Protein Milkshakes launched September 8 at davidprotein.com and in select New York City retail locations.

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – September 12, 2026 -- Princess Cruises is inviting its most loyal passengers to compete for a seat aboard its float in the 138th Rose Parade presented by Honda, held January 1, 2027, in Pasadena, California.

Four winners get a trip for two and a spot on the float

The "Share Your Princess Story" contest is open only to Princess Captain's Circle Elite members -- guests who have completed at least 15 cruises or 150 cruise days with the line. Entrants must submit a 300- to 500-word essay about their most memorable Princess experiences at www.princessshareyourstory.com. Entries close September 22, 2026, and four winners will be chosen by October 6, each receiving a trip for two to Pasadena with the chance to ride the float down Colorado Boulevard.

The contest is limited to legal residents of the 50 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are at least 18 years old.

Seattle – September 12, 2026 -- Seabourn has announced a new 30-day "Amazon Explorer: Rivers & Rainforests" voyage aboard the Seabourn Quest, sailing roundtrip from Miami from Nov. 18 to Dec. 18, 2028.

The itinerary covers 15 destinations across seven countries

The route blends Caribbean island stops with scenic cruising along the Amazon River, including calls at Santarém, Boca da Valeria and Parintins in Brazil. The ship will also visit Devil's Island in French Guiana and Gustavia in Saint Barthelemy, along with stops in Trinidad and Grenada.

Guests get an overnight stay in Manaus

The extended stop in Manaus, a historic city surrounded by rainforest, gives travelers additional time to explore its architecture, markets and waterfront. Santarém offers views of the Amazon and Tapajós rivers meeting, while Boca da Valeria provides a look at daily life in a small riverside community.

Miami – September 12, 2026 -- Real-money gaming app Betr has launched Betr 2.0, a rebrand that unifies five products -- Picks, Predictions, Social Sportsbook, Social Casino, and Arcade -- into a single platform, alongside a new ad campaign reuniting Entourage stars Jeremy Piven and Adrian Grenier.

Betr becomes the first consumer app to integrate Polymarket

The centerpiece of the relaunch is Predictions, a new prediction-markets product built through an integration with Polymarket. Betr says it is the first consumer app to launch this integration, with a phased rollout now underway to eligible users in select states. Initial markets will cover sports, with a full release planned later this football season and additional real-world event markets expected over time.

Groß-Bieberau – September 11, 2026 -- Homeowners selling property in Germany now face buyers who scrutinize energy efficiency and renovation costs as closely as location and square footage. SENGER Immobilien & Energieberatung, based in Groß-Bieberau, combines over 30 years of real estate brokerage experience with certified energy consulting across the Darmstadt-Dieburg district, Rhein-Main region, Odenwald and Bergstrasse areas.

Owners get valuation and energy audits from a single provider

The firm handles everything from initial property analysis and market valuation to final handover, according to the company. Florian Senger personally guides owners through the sales process, working to highlight each property's specific strengths.

Warne, N.C. – September 11, 2026 -- A limited collection of 1- to 3-plus-acre high-elevation Blue Ridge Mountain properties goes on sale September 19, 2026, with prices starting at $34,900. National Land Partners, a land development company with more than 50 years in the industry, is bringing the parcels to market and encouraging interested buyers to book a private property tour ahead of the sale.

Seattle – September 11, 2026 -- REI Co-op is donating $1 million to organizations that maintain America's National Scenic and Historic Trails, and shoppers get a say in how some of the money is spent.

Members and customers can vote online or in stores through October 2

From September 8 to October 2, REI members, customers and employees can vote in stores or online to help direct a portion of the funding to eligible nonprofit trail organizations. The donation, tied to National Public Lands Day on September 26, supports groups caring for more than 60,600 miles of trails, including the Pacific Crest Trail and Appalachian Trail.

Los Angeles – September 11, 2026 -- Azuki Labs will release the first chapter of its original manga series AZUKI for free on Azuki.com starting September 17 at 9:00 AM PDT, with new chapters arriving on the third Thursday of every month at no cost to readers.

Former Overwatch art director creates the series

Arnold Tsang, who served as Character Art Director for Blizzard Entertainment's Overwatch and helped shape the game's hero roster and lore, wrote and illustrated AZUKI. It marks his first original serialized manga and his first return to comics since working on Udon's Street Fighter series.

Story follows two sisters torn apart by mysterious Gates

The plot centers on Shao, who searches for her missing sister Rei after Rei disappears beyond a set of ancient Gates. The search draws Shao into a conflict threatening both worlds, forcing her to confront buried secrets and difficult choices tied to family and destiny.