Consumer Goods & Shopping

Las Vegas – September 25, 2026 -- ULTRALOQ has launched a new smart lock collection that lets homeowners choose between hands-free entry using ultra-wideband sensing or tap-to-unlock digital keys stored in Apple Wallet or Samsung Wallet.

The lineup includes three models: Bolt Mission ($299.99 MSRP), Bolt Pro ($269.99 MSRP), and Latch 5 Pro ($249.99 MSRP). The collection is available now through ULTRALOQ's website and Amazon, with sales starting on The Home Depot's site in October.

Bolt Mission uses radar and UWB to detect true arrival, not just nearby phones

Billed as the industry's first UWB-enabled smart lock, Bolt Mission combines Bluetooth Low Energy discovery, UWB ranging, and radar-based presence sensing to distinguish someone approaching the door from someone simply moving inside the home. Users keep their phone in a pocket or bag while the Xthings Home app runs in the background, with no PIN entry or separate hub required.

Indianapolis – September 25, 2026 -- CardVault by Tom Brady will open its 19th store nationwide at 2 N Meridian St. in downtown Indianapolis, within walking distance of Lucas Oil Stadium and Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The store opens Sunday, September 27 at 10 AM ET, timed to coincide with a Colts game day.

The store stocks cards, sealed boxes and authenticated memorabilia from major brands

Shoppers will find single cards, sealed boxes, packs and collectibles from Topps, Panini, Upper Deck, Pokémon and Fanatics Authentic. Customers can buy, sell and trade cards on-site, and submit items for professional grading through PSA, Beckett and SGC. A signature vault will display a rotating selection of autographed memorabilia, including helmets, jerseys, bats and balls.

New York – September 25, 2026 -- Consumer365 has named Quay its top choice for polarized sunglasses in 2026, citing the brand's glare-reducing lenses for driving, fishing, and outdoor use.

The review credited the designation to the practical value of Quay's polarized lenses, the variety across its collection, and 100% UVA and UVB protection included on both polarized and non-polarized styles.

Polarized lenses target glare differently than tinted ones

Non-polarized sunglasses generally reduce overall brightness through tinted lenses, according to the review. Polarized lenses add a filtering layer that targets glare from sunlight bouncing off flat surfaces like roads and water, rather than simply darkening the view.

New York – September 25, 2026 -- Consumer365 has named Sleep Number the best mattress brand for couples in its 2026 review, citing the ability for each partner to set a different firmness level on their own side of the bed. Every Sleep Number mattress in queen size or larger includes this feature, letting one person choose a softer feel while the other selects firmer support.

The review highlights ComfortMode Lux as its top pick for couples and singles out ClimateCool for pairs where one partner sleeps hotter than the other.

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.

Four years of development produced a new nonstick formula

The kitchenware brand spent four years engineering HexClad Hybrid Bakeware, adapting its signature hybrid technology from cookware to the oven. The line uses a new PFAS-free ceramic nonstick called TerraBond, which the company says withstands oven temperatures up to 900°F while remaining metal-utensil and dishwasher safe.

The collection includes six pieces built for even heat distribution

The set covers a 9-by-13-inch rectangular cake pan, two 9-inch round cake pans, an 8-by-8-inch square cake pan, a 10-by-15-inch baking sheet, and a 9.5-by-14.5-inch stainless-steel cooling rack. HexClad says the pieces are engineered to resist warping and are covered by its lifetime warranty.

Hurricane, Utah – September 24, 2026 -- 3W Auto-life will serve as the exclusive title sponsor of the Level 4 West Rim Lite trail at the 11th Annual Monster Energy Trail Hero Event, running Sept. 28 to Oct. 3 in Hurricane, Utah, at Sand Hollow's red sand dunes and slickrock terrain.

The custom-fit floor mat brand will also sponsor the Level 4 Toquerville Falls Day trail and set up a booth at the Washington County Fairgrounds Vendor Show from Oct. 1 to 3, occupying a 20-by-30-foot space designated Booth D6.

3D-scanned mats aim to handle red sand, mud and water

3W uses 3D scanning and VigorMold injection molding to build custom-fit floor liners and truck bed mats for vehicles including the Toyota Tacoma, Ford Bronco, Jeep Wrangler and Toyota 4Runner. The mats are made from Thorex TPE material, which the company says is waterproof and easy to rinse clean after off-road use.

Brooklyn – September 24, 2026 -- Gourmia has launched a new 12-Slice Stainless Steel Digital Countertop Oven Air Fryer exclusively at Costco, priced at $159.99 and available both in-store and on Costco.com.

The appliance, model GTF7890, is Gourmia's largest air fryer oven to date, built with a 43-liter capacity that can fit a 15-inch pizza, a 20-pound turkey, or a 15-by-13-inch baking pan across five rack positions.

A top-mounted display makes settings easier to reach

The oven introduces a new Easy-Reach Control Panel, placing the digital touch display above the cooking cavity rather than at the front, so settings stay visible and accessible during use.

CookFlow progress bars show cooking status at a glance

A new feature called CookFlow adds on-screen progress bars that track preheating and cooking in real time, letting users check how a meal is coming along without opening the door.

Buena Park, Calif. – September 24, 2026 -- Yamaha has released the Matteo Mancuso Signature Revstar (RS20MM), a production electric guitar priced at $1,599.99 and now available through authorized Yamaha dealers nationwide.

The guitar recreates Mancuso's custom instrument down to the pickups

Developed with guitarist Matteo Mancuso, the RS20MM is built to replicate the tone, feel and performance of his personal custom Revstar. It features the same DiMarzio PAF 36th Anniversary pickups used in Mancuso's instrument, designed to deliver clarity, sustain and dynamic response.

Mancuso has played Revstar guitars since 2017 and became a Yamaha artist in 2019. The RS20MM marks only the second widely available artist-signature model in the Revstar lineup.

Berlin – September 24, 2026 -- Euhomy closed out IFA 2026 with nine industry honors spread across three of its ice maker models, capping a week of hands-on demos in Berlin.

The Rock Pro Sphere Ice Maker swept the most awards

The Rock Pro took home the IFA Innovation Award for Best in Home Appliances, plus Best in Show from The Ambient, Best of IFA from Maxim and SheFinds, a Top Pick from Reviewed's kitchen and cooking coverage, and Best Tech of IFA 2026 from Trusted Reviews.

Two other models picked up additional editor honors

The Ice Leopard X1 Portable Rapid Ice Maker earned Editor's Choice recognition from both GearBrain and Techlicious. The Pearl L1 Max Nugget Ice Maker received Techlicious's Spotlight Award.

Pomona, Calif. – September 24, 2026 -- Nework is expanding its smart living lineup this October with two new devices: NewFlow, a smart digital calendar, and NewSlate, an inkless writing board, aimed at cutting down household clutter and screen-based distraction.

NewFlow syncs family schedules across Google Calendar, iCloud, and Outlook.

The device centralizes agendas, chores, and meal planning through color-coded profiles for each family member. Users can manage shared grocery lists and adjust schedules remotely through a companion mobile app. When not in planning mode, NewFlow switches to an ambient photo frame display that blends into home decor.