Consumer Goods

New York – September 12, 2026 -- The Farmer's Dog has signed a multi-year deal to become the NFL's first-ever Official Pet Food Partner, launching a campaign starring New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo and his senior rescue dog, Duke.

The campaign follows a running back and his rescue dog through everyday life

The launch spot shows Skattebo and Duke, longtime customers of The Farmer's Dog, through early mornings, long drives, and recovery routines that predate his NFL career. The ad also features his Dachshund puppies, Cheech and Daizy.

"I've had Duke for every high and every low. He's been my teammate long before football became my career," Skattebo said, adding that he started feeding Duke The Farmer's Dog to give him as many healthy years as possible.

Bonn – September 12, 2026 -- A precast concrete garage can shield cars, e-bikes and tools from break-ins, storm damage and summer heat, according to the Fachvereinigung Betonfertiggaragen e.V. (Association for Precast Concrete Garages). The group notes that nearly half of all burglary attempts fail, and that resistance time is the key factor deterring intruders.

Doors and gates should meet resistance class RC 2

Police recommend doors and windows meet at least resistance class RC 2 under DIN EN 1627, while garage doors should be tested and classified under DIN/TS 18194. "RC-2 elements are tested with simple tools in a standardized procedure and must withstand at least three minutes of resistance. It is important that the entire element is installed correctly," says Matthäus Moser of the association.

Hoofddorp – September 12, 2026 -- Smart home company EZVIZ has expanded its lineup of AI-powered entry devices, showcasing video doorbells, video intercoms and door openers at IFA in Hall 1.2, aimed at European households of varying sizes and home types.

The EP8 Ultra doorbell adds an AI-driven screen for facial recognition

Launched just before IFA, the EP8 Ultra video doorbell features a built-in AI display designed for tight entryways such as apartment hallways. Unlike dual-lens doorbells that separately detect visitors and packages, the EP8 Ultra combines an interactive screen with AI characters for emotional engagement and facial recognition technology to optimize power consumption.

Vienna – September 12, 2026 -- Austrian company Tubolito is marking ten years since it introduced bicycle tubes made from thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), a material shift that created an entirely new product category in cycling.

Founders questioned why butyl remained the default material

Ákos Kertész and Christian Lembacher founded Tubolito in 2016 after years of experience working with TPU plastic. Kertész recalls that the real question was never whether TPU could work for bike tubes, but why the industry kept using butyl at all, while frames, wheels and gearing had already been redesigned around new materials.

No machines existed for TPU tube production, so the founders built their own

At the time, there were no manufacturing machines or industry standards suited to producing TPU bicycle tubes. Kertész and Lembacher developed their own fabrication processes and equipment from scratch to make the material viable for cycling.

Berlin – September 12, 2026 -- Neakasa's Riko smart wet-meal feeder has been named an IFA 2026 Innovation Award Honoree at IFA Berlin, recognized for automating fresh wet-meal preparation for cats.

Riko grinds and mixes food on demand instead of storing pre-made meals

Unlike standard automatic feeders that hold prepared wet food, Riko stores freeze-dried food in dry form and grinds and mixes it with water at each scheduled feeding time. Owners can adjust the water-to-food ratio from 1:1 to 5:1, set more than 20 meals per day, and choose portions between 1 and 15 grams.

Bethlehem, Pa. – September 12, 2026 -- OM Digital Solutions Corporation will begin shipping the OM SYSTEM PEN in late October 2026, the first camera to carry the PEN name under the OM SYSTEM brand, priced at $999.99 USD.

The camera adds weather sealing and a viewfinder never before seen in the PEN lineup.

The PEN is an interchangeable lens camera built to the Micro Four Thirds System standard, following the rangefinder-style design lineage that began with the original PEN film camera in 1959. It is the first PEN model to include an electronic viewfinder and the first with IPX1-rated splash proof and dustproof construction, using sealing materials at key points on the camera body.

Tokyo – September 12, 2026 -- Casio Computer Co., Ltd. has announced a new addition to its G-STEEL line of shock-resistant G-SHOCK watches, the GST-W1000, which pairs the brand's signature durability with a refined metal case built from multiple finely finished components.

Four metal pieces replace the single bezel design

Instead of a single bezel covering the case, the GST-W1000 uses four separately finished metal elements on its exterior. The design hides fixing screws along the sides while maintaining shock resistance, giving the watch a seamless look from bezel to band. Four distinct finishes -- linear brushing, circular brushing, mirror finish, and polishing -- are applied across the surfaces to highlight the metal's texture.

Scottsdale – September 12, 2026 -- Mercedes-Benz of Scottsdale has added the 2026 Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4MATIC SUV to its showroom inventory, giving Phoenix-area buyers access to the brand's flagship ultra-luxury model.

The V8 engine delivers 550 horsepower and 538 lb-ft of torque

A twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 with EQ Boost powers the SUV, paired with 4MATIC fully variable all-wheel drive for traction across varying road conditions.

E-ACTIVE BODY CONTROL suspension adjusts automatically to road surfaces

The system works alongside acoustic glass and near-complete Nappa leather upholstery to isolate the cabin from outside noise. Rear passengers get heated, ventilated seats with active multicontour massage functions built for business-class-style comfort.

Chandler – September 12, 2026 -- SelectBlinds has launched Nautica Home, a new collection of customizable window coverings developed in partnership with lifestyle brand Nautica, available exclusively on SelectBlinds.com.

The collection covers three core product types

Nautica Home includes Roller Shades, Roman Shades, and Drapery, all built to SelectBlinds' made-to-measure manufacturing standards. Customers order through the company's existing online platform, personalizing each piece to fit their own windows.

Designs borrow Nautica's coastal aesthetic

The patterns draw on stripes, nautical motifs, botanicals, woven textures, and solid neutrals. SelectBlinds says the styles suit a range of homes, from Cape Cod cottages to modern coastal interiors and everyday living spaces.

Las Vegas – September 12, 2026 -- Green Dispensary has opened its fourth Nevada location at 5530 N Decatur Blvd, Suite 115, in northwest Las Vegas.

The store opens daily from 8 a.m. to midnight near Decatur Boulevard and Ann Road

Green Dispensary North serves customers in northwest Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Centennial Hills, and Aliante. The location offers in-store shopping, order-ahead pickup, curbside pickup, drive-thru service, and delivery to eligible addresses.

The menu includes flower, edibles, and topicals alongside CBD products

Shoppers can browse flower, pre-rolls, vapes, edibles, concentrates, tinctures, topicals, cannabidiol products, and accessories. Customers can get guidance from in-store budtenders or check the location's live online menu before arriving.