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Santa Monica – September 15, 2026 -- Universal Music Group and ElevenLabs have signed a multi-year licensing deal to build a new AI-powered music platform that lets fans remix, mash up, and reinterpret tracks from participating artists.

The agreement marks ElevenLabs' first partnership with a major record label. It covers both licensing of UMG's catalog and joint development of AI audio products for artists and songwriters.

Fans will get tools to remix and personalize tracks

The platform, now in development, will allow users to co-create with music from participating artists through remixes, mashups, new track interpretations, and personalized vocal experiences. UMG and ElevenLabs said additional products and fan experiences are planned for future release.

Dubai – September 15, 2026 -- Bybit, the world's second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume, has officially launched Bybit AI, a conversational assistant built into its app that lets users trade, manage accounts, and get customer support through a single chat interface.

Users type requests in plain language and Bybit AI executes the action

Instead of navigating separate menus and dashboards for tasks like checking a wallet balance, placing a trade, or filing a support ticket, users describe what they want and the assistant carries out the request directly within the chat.

Shenzhen – September 15, 2026 -- Aulumu has launched the A18 Series, a new lineup of iPhone 18 cases built around aramid fiber construction and reinforced drop protection.

The flagship case combines aramid fiber with TPU cushioning

The A18 Armor Shockproof Aramid Fiber Case uses 1500D aramid fiber fused with TPU in a one-piece build. Aulumu says the design is engineered for up to 2 meters of drop protection while keeping a slim profile, with a 1.36mm raised screen edge and a 1.3mm raised camera frame to shield the phone's most exposed points. Reinforced corners are meant to spread impact force across the case's full-wrap structure.

Dubai – September 15, 2026 -- Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has officially launched Bybit AI, a conversational assistant that lets users trade, manage accounts, and get customer support through a single chat interface inside the Bybit app.

Users type requests in plain language and Bybit AI carries out the action

Instead of navigating separate menus and dashboards for tasks like checking a portfolio balance, placing a trade, or filing a support ticket, users can simply describe what they want and Bybit AI executes it directly in the chat. The company describes the tool as a co-pilot for daily trading and account management.

New York – September 15, 2026 -- Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has added eight new bespoke experiences to its 'Special Happens...' travel program, giving guests access to after-hours markets, private concerts, and a chance to perform on stage across its global properties.

Guests can DJ at Tokyo's hidden listening bar OFF RECORD

At Fairmont Tokyo, A Private Night of Music, Cocktails & Tokyo's Listening Bar Culture turns the acclaimed OFF RECORD bar into a private space for one evening. Guided by Bar Director Hideyuki Saito, guests move through four musical chapters -- J-Pop, UK Rock, Reggae, and American Soul -- each paired with a signature cocktail, before taking the decks for a private DJ session. The experience includes a stay in the Presidential Suite with curated in-room vinyl and audio, plus a private rickshaw journey and priority Tokyo Tower views.

NEW YORK – September 13, 2026 -- Cole Haan has launched its fall 2026 global brand campaign, "Comfortable Anywhere," starring actors Christian Slater and Jenny Slate, the company announced.

The campaign centers on real, unscripted daily moments

Shot in a day-in-the-life format, the films show Slater preparing for dinner guests and attempting homemade pasta for the first time, while Slate hunts for creative inspiration ahead of a looming deadline. Both actors wear Cole Haan footwear throughout as they navigate the small chaos of everyday life.

"We wanted Comfortable Anywhere to feel real. Not perfectly planned or overly polished," said Krissie Millan, Chief Marketing Officer at Cole Haan. "Christian and Jenny bring a sense of humor to everyday moments that made them perfect for this campaign."

Dubai – September 12, 2026 -- Bybit has launched Bybit AI, a conversational assistant built into its app that lets users trade, check balances, and get customer support by typing plain-language requests instead of navigating menus.

Users can now trade by describing what they want

Instead of clicking through dashboards to place a trade or check a portfolio, users type a request into a single chat window and Bybit AI carries out the action. The assistant covers Spot, Futures, and Options trading, along with Bybit Earn, Copy Trading, Trading Bot, Loan, P2P, Bybit Card, Spot X, the Rewards Hub, and notification settings.

Fort Worth, Texas – September 12, 2026 -- Travelers booking Round the World trips through oneworld.com will now receive a free subscription to Timeshifter, a jet lag app used by more than 1.7 million people worldwide.

The complimentary subscription, effective immediately, covers a customer's entire itinerary, factoring in every flight and time zone change from departure to final return.

Timeshifter builds personalized plans around each traveler's flight schedule

The app uses circadian science to generate advice tailored to a customer's flight itinerary, typical sleep pattern, chronotype, and personal preferences. Timeshifter says it is already used by astronauts, Formula One teams, and professional athletes.

Berlin – September 12, 2026 -- Pexar, a smart device brand powered by Lexar, has launched a Kickstarter campaign for the PexarBolt Ultra TBT5 Dock, a Thunderbolt 5 docking station with a built-in 5-inch touch control dashboard, priced at an early-bird rate of $479 before rising to a retail price of $649.

A dashboard replaces guesswork on your desk

Berlin – September 12, 2026 -- TCL collected more than 30 awards at IFA 2026 in Berlin, including seven IFA Innovation Award Honoree titles and five Global Product Technology Innovation Awards, alongside recognitions from Android Authority, TechRadar, Tom's Guide and What Hi-Fi?.

The X11L SQD-Mini LED TV took top honors from two outlets

The TCL X11L SQD-Mini LED television won both Android Authority's IFA Breakthrough 2026 Award and Tom's Guide's Best in Show Award, recognized for its next-generation SQD-Mini LED display technology. The TCL C8L SQD-Mini LED TV separately earned an IFA Innovation Award Honoree for its display technology and design, while the TCL X3 Series OLED+ Gaming Monitor received the same honor for its contrast, refresh rates and design.