Consumer Electronics

SAN FRANCISCO – November 06, 2026 -- Notta, an AI notetaker and transcription platform, opened U.S. preorders for its Memo Pro portable AI voice recorder at $189, doubling onboard storage to 64 GB and the bundled monthly transcription allowance from 300 to 600 minutes.

The device ships in Space Black and Silver Gray, with deliveries expected to begin in early December 2026.

Memo Pro adds a color display and built-in USB-C to the original design

The new model carries a 0.95-inch color display showing recording status, duration and battery level. A short button press marks key moments, such as a client confirming a budget, for later review in the transcript. A built-in USB-C port replaces the dedicated charging connection and also connects to a computer to transfer recordings through Notta Web.

Seoul – November 06, 2026 -- Coway Co., Ltd. reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of KRW 1,426.1 billion, up 13.7% year on year, while operating profit rose 7.3% to KRW 260.8 billion. The figures are consolidated under K-IFRS.

Overseas subsidiaries grow revenue 26.2% to KRW 591.8 billion

Coway's foreign units grew faster than the domestic business, with sales up across all product categories. Malaysia remained the largest contributor at KRW 428.0 billion, up 21.5%.

The smaller markets grew faster:

• United States: KRW 83.9 billion, up 45.8%
• Thailand: KRW 57.7 billion, up 38.0%
• Indonesia: KRW 16.0 billion, up 21.8%

Domestic revenue rises 2.0% to KRW 754.9 billion as rental accounts surge

Seasonal promotions supported sales of ice water purifiers, beds and massage chairs. New rental sales volume grew 7.3% year on year, and net rental account additions jumped 26.7% to 214,000.

NASHVILLE – November 05, 2026 -- LG Electronics USA has opened a 1,200-square-foot Life's Good Lounge in Vanderbilt University's Sarratt Student Center. It is the first U.S. extension of the company's "Another Campus" university initiative, which currently has four locations in South Korea.

The lounge is a study and social space for students, faculty and staff. It also doubles as a showroom for LG's home appliance and home entertainment lines and as a recruiting channel.

Lounge showcases eight LG products, from OLED TVs to steam closets

The installed lineup includes the LG OLED evo G6 smart TV, LG StanbyME 2 lifestyle TV, LG UltraGear 34GX900A-B gaming monitor, LG Styler Smart Steam Closet and LG CordZero Stick Vacuum. It also features the LG Smart InstaView Counter-Depth MAX French Door Refrigerator, LG NeoChef Countertop Microwave and LG PuriCare AeroTower.

Hallandale Beach – September 18, 2026 -- NextPlat Corp (NASDAQ: NXPL) said its UK subsidiary Global Telesat Communications Ltd (GTC) has signed an agreement to sell satellite-enabled communications and tracking devices on Decathlon's digital marketplace, giving the satcom retailer entry into 20 countries.

GTC gains direct access to Decathlon's outdoor and sports shopper base

The catalog will feature products running on Globalstar, Iridium and Inmarsat networks, targeting activities such as hiking, cycling, sailing, camping, skiing and expeditions where mobile coverage is unreliable. Decathlon operates more than 1,700 stores across over 70 countries and regions and employs more than 100,000 people, founded in 1976.

New York – September 18, 2026 -- Whirlpool brand and the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) will stage a free public activation at Pier 17 on Sept. 15, tying the league's Championship Week to a donation program supplying UV Clean Technology laundry towers to NYPD precincts and FDNY firehouses across New York City.

Whirlpool ties product demo to first-responder donation

The "Lacrosse After Dark: Blue Light Edition" event runs 6:30-9:30 p.m. and showcases Whirlpool's Front Load Laundry Tower with UV Clean Technology, a feature the company says reduces bacteria in wash cycles without high heat or harsh chemicals. Beyond the on-site sweepstakes offering fans a chance to win a unit and VIP championship tickets, Whirlpool will donate multiple laundry towers directly to NYPD and FDNY facilities.

Riyadh – – September 14, 2026 -- LG Electronics closed its four-part branded entertainment series 'Life's Good Wayyak' with more than 92 million combined impressions across MBC1, MBC Shahid and social media in Saudi Arabia, marking a strong debut for the format produced with MBC Media Solutions (MMS).

Series ranks in top half of MBC1's summer slate with 921,132 unique viewers

On linear television, the show reached 921,132 unique viewers, equal to 8.28% of the measured Arab 15+ audience universe during the campaign window. It placed #26 out of 52 programmes by rating and #21 out of 52 by unique reach on MBC1, with reach running 25% above the channel's slate median. Across 12 airings, the series held a 74.7% completion rate and an average time viewed of 43 minutes, while episode four delivered the season's highest first-run reach at 157,457 viewers.

Carlsbad, Calif. – September 14, 2026 -- NAMM has opened registration for The 2027 NAMM Show, a five-day gathering expected to draw more than 60,000 industry professionals from 122 countries and representing $9.8 billion in buying power. The event runs January 26–30, 2027, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.

Exhibition floors open for three days of product launches and business meetings

The main show floors will be open January 28–30, offering brand experiences, product demonstrations and creator engagement across the global music products sector. Education sessions, professional development programming, networking events and industry gatherings begin two days earlier, on Tuesday, January 26.

Altdorf – September 12, 2026 -- HYLA has launched a redesigned corporate identity built around a simplified logo and a female-focused visual strategy, aiming to boost brand recognition across its 80-country distribution network.

New Logo Simplifies Wordmark and Frog Icon

The updated HYLA logo pairs a clearer wordmark with a redesigned stylized frog head, developed by two agencies over a 16-month period. The company has already applied the new identity to its international website.

200 Partners Attend Reutlingen Unveiling

HYLA International CEO Giuseppe Madonia presented the corporate design on September 3 to roughly 200 employees and sales partners of HYLA Germany in Reutlingen. Madonia said national markets had developed conflicting brand presentations, a fragmentation issue raised by HYLA Germany Managing Director Jan Pfeiffer that prompted the redesign.

New York – September 11, 2026 -- Gaming peripherals brand ATTACK SHARK has entered a partnership with Cloud9 Esports, equipping the organization's League of Legends roster with its latest mice and keyboards for daily training and competitive preparation.

Cloud9 brings a decade of championship pedigree to the deal

Founded in 2013, Cloud9 Kia has won six League Championship Series (LCS) titles and reached ten World Championship appearances in League of Legends. The organization also holds the ELEAGUE Major Boston 2018 title, the inaugural Overwatch League championship, and a Rocket League World Championship win, making it one of North America's most decorated esports operators.

New York – September 11, 2026 -- Gaming peripherals brand ATTACK SHARK has struck a partnership with Cloud9 Esports, one of North America's most decorated e-sports organizations, to equip its League of Legends roster with hardware for daily training and competition prep.

ATTACK SHARK will supply Cloud9's League of Legends team with its latest mice and keyboards

The deal centers on Cloud9 Kia's League of Legends division, with ATTACK SHARK providing peripherals for professional training and competitive play. The collaboration will also produce joint content spanning professional gameplay analysis, e-sports culture and competitive hardware, distributed across digital channels, social media and e-commerce platforms.