More than 80% of US consumers have never transferred a loyalty point, often deterred by the sheer complexity of the process. New York-based point.me is looking to change that with Gateway, a platform that enables banks and fintechs to integrate award travel search and booking directly into their own customer interfaces.
With the average U.S. household now juggling 17 connected devices, apartment complexes are moving away from basic internet provision toward managed connectivity. New research from Parks Associates and Calix indicates that modern tenants view reliable, secure, and instant-on digital access as a non-negotiable requirement for their living environment.
Sandy Palisch, an electrical engineer and former fighter jet designer, is pivoting from aerospace to personal care with the launch of SaponiQ. Her Richardson, Texas-based brand introduces six cold-process botanical cleansing bars designed to replace multi-step skincare routines with a single, high-performance shower experience.
Deepfakes, targeted home burglaries, and gambling-related harassment are converging into a single, dangerous threat vector for professional athletes. According to the 2026 Hush Intelligence report, the common thread linking these disparate attacks is the effortless accessibility of private information, which bad actors now exploit to bridge the gap between digital reconnaissance and physical harm.
With lithium-ion battery incidents surging by up to 70% in some states this year, Palm Beach-based Li-Fire is expanding its wholesale and distribution network nationwide. The move aims to provide industrial-strength suppression tools to sectors ranging from logistics and aviation to military operations as regulatory pressure on battery safety mounts.
Texas A&M University-San Antonio secured $8 million in external research grants during fiscal year 2026, more than doubling its $3.6 million haul from the previous year. This financial acceleration marks a pivotal step in the 17-year-old institution’s push toward achieving Carnegie R2 research status.
Chevy Chase-based Clearspeed has been named to the 2026 CB Insights Insurtech 50, a ranking of the world’s most promising startups. The selection highlights the company’s voice-based risk assessment technology, which is increasingly utilized by global insurers to automate fraud detection and accelerate the claims lifecycle.
Investors will have a window into the fiscal performance of Johnson Controls on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, as the Cork-based building systems giant hosts its fourth-quarter earnings call at 8:30 a.m. ET. The session will focus on the company's recent results in thermal management and decarbonization technology.
Long hair carries a specific weight and movement that defines a look, but maintaining it often requires significant time and professional intervention. UNice Hair is attempting to bridge that gap with its new Buss Down Wig Collection, which prioritizes dramatic 26-to-30-inch lengths alongside ease of daily maintenance.
With the start of National Bullying Prevention Month, Planet Fitness has kicked off its annual nationwide fundraising drive to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The campaign seeks to bolster the Judgement Free Generation initiative, which provides academic scholarships and resources focused on fostering kindness and inclusion among young people.
Aachen-based INFORM has launched a cloud-native platform designed to modernize passenger assistance at airports, moving dispatchers away from manual coordination toward automated decision intelligence. The software aims to address mounting operational pressure caused by rising travel volumes and the increasing complexity of staffing constraints across global aviation hubs.
Starting October 15, residents of Walnut Creek will gain direct access to radiation-free breast screenings as Eve Wellness opens its second Bay Area clinic. The facility bypasses the traditional referral system, offering 20-minute 3D ultrasound sessions analyzed by FDA-approved artificial intelligence for a flat fee of $349.
Two high-ranking government veterans, M. Jeffrey Beatrice and Anthony Asuncion, have opened a specialized Washington, D.C. boutique firm, Beatrice & Asuncion PLLC. The new practice targets the intersection of export controls, sanctions, and national security, drawing on the founders’ extensive careers at the Departments of Commerce and Justice.
Fifteen live musical acts, a World Surf League competition, and over 1,500 female athletes will descend on Jacksonville Beach this November 7-8. The event marks the final stop of the Super Girl Surf Festival’s milestone 20th season, offering a high-energy blend of professional sports, wellness, and entertainment to the public.
Kate Spade New York signaled a deepening commitment to youth mental health today by becoming the inaugural donor to The Irina Foundation. The announcement arrived during the brand’s fifth annual Global Summit in New York City, where leaders gathered to address the specific emotional challenges facing Gen Z women.
Fifty-nine percent of retail media buyers now prioritize scale and inventory over traditional cost metrics, signaling a fundamental shift in how brands value physical store networks. New research from the IAB and Grocery TV suggests that while in-store advertising is maturing, internal organizational silos remain the primary hurdle to growth.
Investors in HDFC Bank Limited have until October 13, 2026, to seek lead plaintiff status in a class-action lawsuit alleging the bank engaged in a multi-year scheme to mask illicit deposit inducements as marketing expenses, leading to significant stock price volatility and potential financial losses for shareholders.
Marketing teams often struggle to unify lead data across disparate platforms, but a new native integration between CallRail and Constant Contact aims to bridge that gap. By automatically syncing tracked calls and texts directly into contact records, the partnership eliminates manual data entry and provides actionable context for follow-up.
U.S.-registered businesses can now issue fee-free virtual cards directly through the Precoro procurement platform, integrating employee spending into the company's existing financial infrastructure. By shifting from traditional corporate credit cards to pre-funded, rule-based payment tools, firms can enforce automated spending limits before transactions occur.
Summit Fire & Security has launched a new branch in San Diego, marking a strategic push to bolster its fire protection and life safety footprint across Southern California. The office aims to provide end-to-end installation and maintenance services to clients ranging from healthcare facilities to multi-family residential complexes.
Anesthesia clinicians in Massachusetts are trading fixed workstations for mobility with the launch of Picis Prima, a tablet-based platform designed to capture patient data at the point of care. By moving documentation into the workflow, the system aims to eliminate the traditional physical barriers between providers and clinical records.
Florida-based VIVIFY Technology has signed a letter of intent to provide modular hydrogen power to Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp., bypassing traditional grid constraints to support the manufacturer's critical rare earth magnet operations. The partnership aims to secure reliable energy for a domestic supply chain vital to defense and EV sectors.
By absorbing Michigan-based Geometric Solutions, California-based Saratech is consolidating its position as a dominant provider of Siemens product lifecycle management software. The deal, announced October 1, 2026, shifts responsibility for license sales, implementation, and training to Saratech, effectively expanding their reach into the Midwest manufacturing corridor.
A 34% single-day share price collapse on August 6, 2026, has triggered a securities class action lawsuit against UWM Holdings Corporation. The litigation centers on allegations that the mortgage lender failed to disclose the risks of an over-hedged position tied to a failed acquisition of Two Harbors Investment Corp.
Convenience stores and food service operators are gaining a unified transaction system as Propelr integrates its payment infrastructure directly into Deligo’s visual AI self-checkout platform. The partnership aims to eliminate the scan-and-search bottlenecks common in high-volume retail, allowing customers to move from item recognition to payment in mere seconds.
Artificial intelligence excels at writing code for sleek e-commerce interfaces, yet it remains powerless to secure credit card processing for high-risk industries. Organic Payment Gateways is launching a specialized service to bridge this divide, connecting AI-assisted CBD storefronts with merchant accounts that actually permit hemp-based transactions.
Governments and private firms are struggling to manage the convergence of digital and physical infrastructure, as outdated operating models and regulatory friction threaten to derail major projects. According to Deloitte’s 2026 Future of Infrastructure Survey, the transition to interconnected systems has outpaced the ability of organizations to govern them effectively.
A second patient has entered the fifth cohort of Anixa Biosciences’ Phase 1 clinical trial for recurrent ovarian cancer, marking the highest dosage level tested to date. Conducted at the Moffitt Cancer Center, the study evaluates a novel CAR-T therapy targeting the follicle-stimulating hormone receptor.
Piedmont Orthopedics | OrthoAtlanta has appointed fellowship-trained surgeon Dr. Michael Bergen to its Sandy Springs practice. A specialist in sports medicine and orthopedic trauma, Bergen returns to the Atlanta area with a background that merges complex reconstructive surgery with an advanced interest in computer-assisted medical technology.
Investors who purchased Aardvark Therapeutics stock between February 2025 and May 2026 have until October 13, 2026, to file for lead plaintiff status in a pending class action lawsuit. The litigation centers on allegations that the biopharmaceutical firm misled shareholders regarding the safety and clinical viability of its lead drug, ARD-101.
