Consumer Goods

Los Angeles – September 28, 2026 -- JisuLife, ranked the world's No. 1 portable fan brand by Euromonitor International, is releasing a limited-edition handheld fan collection designed with POP MART's character IP TWINKLE TWINKLE, going on sale starting 8:00 p.m. PDT on Sept. 30, 2026, through JisuLife.com.

The collection centers on the Pro1S handheld fan from JisuLife's Pro Series, which offers 100 adjustable speed settings and up to 40 hours of battery life. The fan will retail for $99.99, excluding taxes and shipping.

TWINKLE TWINKLE brings a story of tiny stars to the design.

The character IP is inspired by a group of small stars and tells stories centered on courage, longing, and love. This marks JisuLife's first collaboration with POP MART, merging the character's visual world with the brand's cooling technology.

New York – – September 28, 2026 -- Frodio, a tech-driven wig brand, is celebrating its second anniversary this October with a giveaway of 1,000 free wigs to eligible U.S. participants.

Entries open for one week starting September 28

The "1000 Free Wigs" campaign, part of the brand's "Frodio Loves You" anniversary event, accepts entries from September 28 through October 4, 2026, closing at 11:59 p.m. PDT. To enter, participants must follow Frodio on TikTok or Instagram, comment "1,000 Wigs. 1,000 Ways to Be You" on an official post, and tag one friend.

Tokyo – September 28, 2026 -- SwitchBot has launched its RGBICWW Light Bars, a two-pack smart lighting set priced at $45.99 (£55.99 / CAD 59.99) that switches between colorful ambient effects and practical white desk lighting.

Twelve color zones let users mix gradients instead of a single flat hue

The pair uses 12 IC chips to create 12 independently controllable zones, six per bar, supporting 16 million colors and 26 preset dynamic effects for gaming, movies, and parties. A built-in microphone drives six music-reactive modes without needing a separate sensor.

Dedicated white LEDs target long work sessions at a desk

Separate cool- and warm-white LEDs adjust color temperature from 2200K to 6500K, with dimming from 1% to 100% brightness. Combined, the two bars output up to 800 lumens of white light, intended to soften the contrast between a bright monitor and a darker room.

New York – September 28, 2026 -- BOOX has opened preorders for the Picco, a 3.97-inch monochrome ePaper eReader priced at $99.99, with shipping expected by November.

Weighing approximately 58 grams and sized roughly like a playing card, the Picco is BOOX's smallest eReader to date. It's built to slip into a pocket or bag for reading during commutes, lines or short breaks, offering an alternative to pulling out a smartphone.

The device introduces BOOX's new Tiles product category

Picco marks the launch of BOOX Tiles, a lineup that extends the company's ePaper ecosystem beyond traditional eReaders and tablets into new everyday form factors.

The 235 PPI screen includes adjustable warm and cool lighting

Users can navigate via touchscreen or physical page-turn buttons, and the display supports four-way rotation to accommodate different reading grips.

Seoul – September 27, 2026 -- South Korean functional healthcare brand PAINSTUDY Inc. has launched a new line of muscle and joint patches aimed at consumers who want to manage everyday physical discomfort without visiting a clinic.

The patches target fatigue from work, exercise, and outdoor activity

PAINSTUDY designed the products for people dealing with muscle and joint strain from routine daily settings, according to the company. The patch format lets users apply the product without extra devices or steps, fitting into ordinary schedules.

Development relied on customer feedback from existing products

The company says the new line reflects input gathered from users of its earlier products, combined with its own product development experience. PAINSTUDY states it applied quality-controlled ingredients and ergonomic design to improve safety and adhesion.

New York – September 27, 2026 -- Consumer365 has named Quay among the best prescription sunglasses for 2026, spotlighting the brand's fashion-forward frames, customizable lens tints, and published prices for shoppers seeking premium-looking eyewear on a set budget.

Three frame styles show off distinct design details

The feature highlights three models from Quay's prescription line. GONE VIRAL RX is a small oval aviator with metal construction, an integrated hinge, and adjustable silicone nose pads for a narrower fit. WIRED RX is an oversized unisex square with rounded corners, lightweight construction, and built-in nose pads for a relaxed profile. AURA POINTS RX is a narrow oval frame with a 141 mm frame width and 35 mm lens height, giving it a compact look. Each comes with a hard case and cleaning cloth.

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.