Media & Entertainment

United States – October 15, 2026 -- TickTalk Radio, a closed music service for kids' smartwatches, costs $4.99 a month as an add-on. It is included in the TickTalk Wireless Premium plan and runs on the new $169.99 TickTalk 6.

The service has no ads, no algorithmic social feeds and no open search. Parents approve what their children can hear.

Three age tiers sort the stations by development stage

Working with Feed.fm, TickTalk split its parent-approved stations into Junior (ages 3–5), Explorer (ages 6–9) and Tween (ages 9–12). Content moderation filters for language and for thematic maturity, so it goes beyond standard clean/explicit labels. New content is added regularly.

The catalog combines licensed major-label music with science-backed wellness tracks. The wellness tracks are aimed at routines around calm, focus, sleep and mindfulness.

San Diego – October 14, 2026 -- Sony Electronics has introduced the ECM-W5 wireless microphone system for video creators, and pre-orders open at 7 AM PT/10 AM ET on October 14, 2026. The system pairs two transmitters with one receiver and sends audio over a line-of-sight distance of up to 500 m.

32bit float audio lands in a single video file

Through the Multi-Interface (MI) Shoe, 32bit float audio travels digitally and directly to a compatible camera and records with the video in a single file. There is no external recorder and no separate audio file to sync later. The 32bit float mode works only at 48 kHz. It is meant to capture quiet and loud sounds without constant gain adjustment and to reduce the chance of clipping.

The microphones also support 96 kHz High-Resolution Audio recording, and a 3.5 mm input accepts lavalier and external microphones, including the separately sold ECM-L1.

Beijing – October 13, 2026 -- A new documentary, From Barren Land to Prosperity: Fujian-Ningxia Partnership, premiered on China Media Group's CCTV-4 channel on October 5. It looks at how one of China's poorest regions changed over three decades.

Xihaigu went from "unsuitable for habitation" to a development model

The United Nations once labelled Xihaigu, at the southern tip of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, one of the least suitable places on the planet for human habitation. Chronic drought and barren soil kept residents in severe poverty. Today the area is described as a model of socio-economic progress and environmental rejuvenation.

Chengdu – October 12, 2026 -- XGIMI's new HORIZON 30 Series projectors are open for pre-order from October 12 through October 31 at XGIMI.com, starting at $1,899 for the HORIZON 30 Pro. Open sales begin November 1.

The series has three models: HORIZON 30 Pro, HORIZON 30 Max and HORIZON 30 Ultra Max. All use an RGB Triple Laser light source with up to 6,000 ISO lumens of brightness, native contrast up to 10,000:1 and 4K 120Hz performance. Compared with the HORIZON 20 Series, XGIMI cites seven times the native contrast and twice the refresh rate. The series was first previewed at IFA 2026.

The picture adjusts from afternoon sports to late-night movies

A Dual Intelligent Iris System adjusts light automatically as scenes change, to bring out detail in both highlights and shadows. A 19-element optical system is built for edge-to-edge clarity. Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and IMAX Enhanced are supported.

San Jose – October 12, 2026 -- Poker fans can watch eight-hour live streams on the official Americas Cardroom Kick channel on October 11, 15 and 18, as the $6.5 million guaranteed Dual Venom PKOs continue. Viewers can join the chat during each broadcast.

Three Americas Cardroom Pros take the first-flight streams

Jon Pardy is scheduled for Sunday, October 11, when Day 1C starts at 1:05 p.m. ET. Ana Marquez follows on Thursday, October 15, for Day 1D, and Drew Gonzalez streams Sunday, October 18, for Day 1E.

Two tournaments share a $2,650 buy-in

Day 1C covers both the $5 Million GTD No-Limit Hold'em Venom PKO and the $1.5 Million GTD Pot-Limit Omaha Venom PKO. Each event has a $2,650 buy-in and five starting flights. Both use the Progressive Knockout format, which awards bounty prizes from Day 1.

San Francisco – October 12, 2026 -- Owners of select 2026 Hisense TVs can now get Dolby Vision 2 through a firmware update, with more models receiving it over the coming weeks. Dolby Laboratories and Hisense say it is the first phase of a broader rollout.

Four 2026 Hisense lines get the update first

The Hisense UX, UR9, UR8 and U7 (sold as the U7 pro in the EU, MEA and CSA) are first in line. Models running Google TV or VIDAA OS will unlock Dolby Vision 2 over the coming weeks in North America, Europe and APAC.

Dolby says existing Dolby Vision content, from movies and TV to games and live sports, should look more captivating and authentic straight after the update. CANAL+, iQIYI and Peacock have committed to using the expanded palette of Dolby Vision 2 capabilities.

Every Dolby Vision 2 TV gets three core features

The feature set comes in two device tiers. All Dolby Vision 2 TVs get:

Burbank, Calif. – October 11, 2026 -- CLEAR+ Members born in 1997 can get a free booking of CLEAR Concierge, the company's VIP airport service, if they pass through security in a CLEAR+ Lane between June 29 and July 6, 2026.

The offer is tied to the X-Men '97 Season 2 premiere

The promotion launches alongside Marvel Animation's "X-Men '97" Season 2, which streams on Disney+ on July 1. Eligible Members are surprised with a complimentary CLEAR Concierge Departure Service booking after using the CLEAR+ Lane. The terms are strict: one booking per Member, non-transferable, and redemption depends on availability and CLEAR Concierge terms. CLEAR can modify or end the offer at any time.

A dedicated ambassador meets you at the curb

With CLEAR Concierge, a CLEAR Ambassador greets Members at the curb on arrival, helps with bags and check-in, and escorts them through security. CLEAR describes this as the fastest way through the airport.

New York – October 11, 2026 -- SiriusXM will broadcast every NFL game live in the 2026 season, from Week 1 through the Super Bowl, and its new $5-per-month SiriusXM Sports Pass is one way to get it.

Home and visiting broadcasts for every matchup

Subscribers can hear every game in their vehicles and on the SiriusXM app. In the app, listeners can choose between the home and visiting team broadcasts for each game. Subscribers with sports play-by-play can also reach both broadcasts directly on their in-vehicle radios.

Game broadcasts and the SiriusXM NFL Radio channel come with the Platinum, All Access and Music & Entertainment plans, as well as the new Sports Pass.

Miami – October 11, 2026 -- Fans can RSVP for a chance to see Myke Towers live at Ice Palace Film Studios on Thursday, October 15, while SiriusXM subscribers can hear the full show on Caliente (ch. 152) on Friday, October 30, at 6pm ET.

The Puerto Rican artist and Latin GRAMMY-nominated star headlines SiriusXM and Pandora's annual El Pulso event, billed as "SiriusXM y Pandora Presentan El Pulso con Myke Towers." The concert is open to SiriusXM subscribers and Pandora listeners.

Towers will play hits and his latest single, "Carita Feliz"

The set will pull fan favorites and standout tracks from his catalog, which blends reggaeton and Latin trap. It will also include a special performance of "Carita Feliz," his latest hit, which the announcement says continues to gain momentum with fans worldwide.

Towers said Miami has always shown him a lot of love, and that he is especially eager to perform "Carita Feliz" for the crowd.

New York – October 11, 2026 -- Talking Heads Radio, a pop-up SiriusXM channel devoted to the band's catalog, launches October 1 on channel 145 and runs in cars through October 22. On the SiriusXM app, it stays available through October 31.

All four band members share stories on air

The channel features music and exclusive true stories from David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison and Tina Weymouth. Listeners get the band's favorite tracks and deep cuts, plus commentary from some of the band's influences and the latest on upcoming projects.

Guest DJ sets come from Adam Clayton, Nate Mendel, The Linda Lindas, Tunde Adebimpe, Trey Anastasio and others.

A rare four-member Q&A airs on launch day

All four members will appear together before a live audience at SiriusXM's New York City studios on Monday, September 28, at 7:00 pm ET. Este Haim, bass guitarist and vocalist of the band Haim, hosts the Front Row Q&A.