Nanit Hires WHOOP and ŌURA Executives to Lead Baby-Tech Expansion

New York – September 13, 2026 -- Nanit, the baby monitor company used by more than one million families, has appointed two former wearable-tech executives to senior leadership roles as it expands beyond sleep tracking into a broader early-childhood intelligence platform.

WHOOP's former product chief joins as SVP of Product

Alexi Coffey, previously VP of Product at WHOOP, will lead product and design at Nanit. At WHOOP, she helped expand the fitness wearable into a broader health platform, overseeing product moves into longevity and women's health and the launches of WHOOP 5.0 and WHOOP MG.

ŌURA veteran to shape company strategy

Geoff Wylde joins as SVP, Head of Strategy, after roles at ŌURA and the World Economic Forum, where he worked on policy tied to connected health technologies. Both Coffey and Wylde are parents and existing Nanit users.

AULUMU Nabs 'Best of IFA 2026' Award for New Tech Gear Lineup

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.

The M10 power bank packs a 10,000mAh battery with 35W fast charging

The device also supports MagSafe wireless charging, Apple Watch charging, and includes a built-in USB-C cable. Beyond the Yanko Design recognition, the M10 previously won a 2026 Red Dot Design Award and a Bronze Award at the International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA).

Cole Haan Taps Christian Slater & Jenny Slate for Comfort-First Fall Campaign

NEW YORK – September 13, 2026 -- Cole Haan has launched its fall 2026 global brand campaign, "Comfortable Anywhere," starring actors Christian Slater and Jenny Slate, the company announced.

The campaign centers on real, unscripted daily moments

Shot in a day-in-the-life format, the films show Slater preparing for dinner guests and attempting homemade pasta for the first time, while Slate hunts for creative inspiration ahead of a looming deadline. Both actors wear Cole Haan footwear throughout as they navigate the small chaos of everyday life.

"We wanted Comfortable Anywhere to feel real. Not perfectly planned or overly polished," said Krissie Millan, Chief Marketing Officer at Cole Haan. "Christian and Jenny bring a sense of humor to everyday moments that made them perfect for this campaign."

Elysium Health Launches Physician-Led Longevity Institute in the US

New York – September 13, 2026 -- Elysium Health has opened The Elysium Longevity Institute (TELI), a physician-led longevity medicine program now available to eligible patients across the United States.

Eighteen protocols combine prescription drugs, peptides and supplements

At launch, TELI offers 18 longevity-focused protocols delivered in oral, intranasal and injectable forms, including prescription medications, peptides, supplements and vitamins. Patients begin with a comprehensive medical intake, after which licensed providers build individualized treatment plans based on medical history, lifestyle and health goals. Protocols are adjusted over time as a patient's health or objectives change, with ongoing clinical support built into the program.

New Autism Therapy Clinic Opens in Kansas City

Kansas City, MO – September 13, 2026 -- Caravel Autism Health opened a new autism therapy clinic at 11140 Locust Street in Kansas City on September 10, marking the company's expanded footprint in the Kansas City South area.

The clinic specializes in Applied Behavior Analysis therapy for young children

Staffed by childhood autism experts, the clinic offers diagnostic evaluation, ABA therapy, and family support and counseling. ABA therapy uses positive reinforcement to help children build communication and social interaction skills, an approach recognized by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Protein Pints' Sold-Out Ice Cream Bars Head to Target, Kroger

Grand Rapids – September 13, 2026 -- Protein Pints is expanding its Protein Pops ice cream bars into Target this week and into all of Kroger's Family of Stores starting September 13, following a summer debut that sold through its initial online inventory in under eight hours.

The bars sold more than 10 times over online projections at launch

Protein Pops launched in June as the brand's first major product beyond its original pints, offering 10 grams of protein per bar in an individually portioned format. Demand exceeded online sales projections by more than 10X within hours of release, and the bars have continued building momentum at Sprouts Farmers Market throughout the summer.

Viral Haircare Brand Hair Syrup Hits 600+ Target Stores in US Debut

Los Angeles – September 13, 2026 -- Hair Syrup, the British haircare brand known for its viral pre-wash oil treatments, launches in more than 600 Target stores across the U.S. and on Target.com starting September 10.

A university project becomes a multimillion-dollar brand without outside investors

Hair Syrup was founded in 2020 by Lucie Macleod while she was a university student mixing natural oils to repair her own bleach-damaged hair. The brand grew primarily through social media, community engagement and word of mouth, without taking on outside investment.

Photographer Launches Wildlife Site Mixing Humor, Art and Animal Facts

Holland, Mich. – September 13, 2026 -- Wildlife photographer Rick Zwetsch has launched a new website expanding his Tiny Desk Photos project into four distinct galleries mixing photography, humor, art and animal trivia.

The site began with photos taken outside Zwetsch's home office

Tiny Desk Photos started with wildlife photographed near Zwetsch's Park Township home office and grew into a collection captured throughout Michigan and during his travels, camera and long lenses in tow.

zReports Health Scores 130,000 US Care Facilities With AI Help

San Francisco – September 13, 2026 -- zReports has launched zReports Health, a platform that scores more than 130,000 U.S. healthcare facilities using public inspection records, staffing data and enforcement filings.

The platform targets facilities families rarely research before a major decision

zReports Health covers IVF centers, ambulatory surgery centers, nursing homes, hospice providers, dialysis clinics, home health agencies, rehabilitation centers and behavioral health facilities. The company notes families often research a restaurant more thoroughly than the surgery center where a parent will be sedated.

Florida's $4.5B Unclaimed Money Pile: New Law Won't Auto-Return It

Tallahassee – September 13, 2026 -- Florida is still sitting on more than $4.5 billion across 13 million-plus claimable accounts, even after returning a record $847 million to residents in the past year. The state's official portal says one in five Floridians has unclaimed money waiting for them.

The figures come from CFO Blaise Ingoglia's first year in office, spanning July 2025 to July 2026. In July 2026 alone, $57 million went back to residents, including $15.3 million in Tampa/St. Petersburg, $10.5 million in Orlando and $10.05 million in Miami. February and March 2026 each set new monthly records, with $88 million and $92 million returned respectively.