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Boston – September 15, 2026 -- Gong cha is marking its 20th anniversary with a free, limited-edition Birthday Boba Bottle for every guest who orders the brand's Birthday Drink on Sept. 15 at participating U.S. locations, while supplies last.

The Birthday Drink layers mango foam over strawberry milk tea

The limited-time drink, topped with sprinkles, is available only from Sept. 6 through Sept. 15. Guests who miss the free bottle giveaway on the 15th can still buy one for $4.99 with any purchase while supplies last, though the bottle will not be restocked once the anniversary window closes.

Boston – September 13, 2026 -- Embark Veterinary Inc. launched Behavior Insights & Training, a new in-app feature that translates a dog's DNA into 15 genetic behavior insights paired with a year of personalized training guidance.

The feature connects genetics to everyday quirks

Behavior Insights delivers 15 genetic markers tied to predispositions like hyperactivity, separation anxiety, wariness of unfamiliar objects or other dogs, and a tendency to feel easily overwhelmed. Instead of relying on generic breed advice, the tool aims to show pet parents why their dog reacts the way it does -- from lunging at visitors to anxiety triggered by jingling keys.

"Every dog owner knows the feeling of loving a dog whose habits don't fully make sense to them," said Amish Desai, Embark CEO. He said the feature gives owners a genetic starting point so training feels like working with a dog's wiring rather than against it.

Boston – September 13, 2026 -- Boston Children's Museum will host Gabby's Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days from September 18 through September 20, 2026, offering families a free costume character Meet & Greet included with paid museum admission.

Three days of Gabby-themed activities run 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The event, presented in collaboration with DreamWorks Animation and the Association of Children's Museums (ACM), returns for a second year at the Boston location. Programming includes a Storytime session, a Gabby Cats scavenger hunt, a dance party with DJ Catnip, and a craft activity making Hamster Kitty Fairies.

Advance reservations are required due to limited capacity.

Families can register through the museum's website ahead of the event. Regular museum admission applies -- $24 for adults, children ages 1-15, and seniors -- while children under 12 months and museum members enter free.

Boston – September 11, 2026 -- Spark Perceptions is preparing to launch EZ-UP Aurora, an automatic combustion device designed for whole cannabis flower and dry herbs, with mass production set to begin in October 2026.

The device keeps flower whole instead of converting it into oil or concentrate

Unlike vape cartridges or pre-rolls that process flower into another format, Aurora is built to preserve the traditional combustion experience -- the aroma, flavor, and visible burn that many consumers value. Users select and load their own flower, and the device automates the surrounding tasks: feeding, controlled burning, and ash collection, all inside a single enclosure.

Foxborough, Mass. – September 08, 2026 -- UGREEN unveiled its first smart home ecosystem, HomeAgent, and a liquid-cooled magnetic power bank at a launch event held Sept. 1 at Gillette Stadium, while naming New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez as its Global Brand Ambassador.

HomeAgent processes data locally instead of relying on the cloud

The UGREEN HomeAgent HA100 and HA100 Pro combine storage, computing, and device control into a single hub, letting households store photos, files, and surveillance footage locally without a monthly storage fee. The system can recognize people, vehicles, pets, and packages, create voice alerts for events like a crying baby, and generate automatic highlight videos displayed on UGREEN Gallery smart frames. With Matter support, users can control compatible smart-home devices through voice commands via the Uliya assistant.