Product Innovation

San Francisco – September 22, 2026 -- Whipsaw, the design and innovation firm behind Tonal, Owala, and Brita, has launched a new 10-week cohort of The Workshop, its accelerator for early-stage hardware founders, with a Demo Day set for December 2026.

New cohort targets health, wellness, and home hardware startups

The program, which kicked off earlier this month, brings together early-stage founders building products across health, wellness, and home categories. Unlike traditional accelerators built on lectures and pitch competitions, The Workshop pairs founders directly with Whipsaw's multidisciplinary team of industrial designers, experience designers, engineers, strategists, and brand experts.

Suzhou, China – September 21, 2026 -- AISpeech launched two new AI-driven audio products, the MC04 educational ceiling microphone and the MT200 multimodal audio-visual tracking box, at a global virtual event that drew more than 100 distributors and system integrators from North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and South America.

Global partners join virtual Suzhou headquarters tour on September 17

The AISpeech Global Virtual Launch, held September 17 China time, gave international partners a direct look at the company's R&D operations and its solution set spanning smart mobility, IoT smart home, smart office, smart classroom and smart-space audio applications.

Pittsburgh – September 20, 2026 -- InventHelp has submitted a new invention, the "Hellcat Supercharger to Coyote Adapters," designed to solve compatibility problems between supercharger systems and Coyote engines used in automotive performance builds. The concept, developed by an inventor from Wichita, Kan., is now available for licensing or sale to manufacturers and marketers.

Adapter targets mismatched supercharger and engine components

The invention allows a Hellcat supercharger to be paired with a Coyote engine platform, two systems not originally engineered to work together. According to InventHelp, the adapter improves component compatibility, reduces the need for complex custom modifications, and increases performance potential through more flexible system configurations.

Shanghai – September 20, 2026 -- Huawei unveiled a new immersive telepresence system at HUAWEI CONNECT 2026, targeting enterprise remote collaboration with upgraded audiovisual hardware and an expanded open developer ecosystem.

New CloudLink Camera 610 eliminates visual seams in panoramic conferencing

The HUAWEI CloudLink Camera 610 AI panoramic fusion camera uses a multimodal optical flow splicing algorithm to produce distortion-free, seamless digital panoramic imagery and 1:1 lifelike representations of meeting participants. The system pairs this with an omnidirectional independent stereo sound pickup unit featuring AI-based noise separation and a multi-channel stereo speaker array for high-fidelity playback with sound localization.

Pittsburgh – September 20, 2026 -- An inventor from Clifford, Ontario, Canada, has developed a patent-pending grip-all stick called ULTIMATE GRIP, designed to improve control and safety for linesmen working from lift buckets on electric utility trucks.

Design targets stability and reduced physical strain during utility work

The device improves grip and manipulation of the grip-all stick, adding stability, balance, and control for workers performing cover-up, grounding, and transformer tasks. The inventor stated the goal was to give linesmen a significantly improved tool for safer, more efficient operations from utility lift buckets.

Prototype and technical drawings available for manufacturer review

A durable, easy-to-use design makes the invention suitable for electric power companies and linesmen. A prototype model and technical drawings are available upon request for manufacturers or marketers evaluating the product.

Pittsburgh – September 20, 2026 -- A Lakeland, Florida-based inventor has filed a patent-pending design for ONE FACE PRIVACY, a device intended to block unauthorized viewing of computers, phones, and televisions. The submission was processed through InventHelp's Tallahassee sales office.

Design targets visual privacy and cyber-predator exposure on consumer electronics

The invention is built to increase privacy and security while a user operates any electronic display, according to the inventor. It is designed for household use across age groups, including children and teens who use personal devices.

Product is now open for licensing or sale to device manufacturers

The patent-pending design is currently available for licensing or acquisition by manufacturers and marketers in the consumer electronics sector. InventHelp is handling inquiries for the submission under reference Dept. 25-TLS-1389.

Pittsburgh – September 20, 2026 -- An independent inventor from McDonough, Georgia, has developed a wearable device called the AUXILIARY VEST, designed to replace the traditional mechanic's creeper used for repairs under vehicles and equipment.

Inventor targets discomfort of rolling under vehicles for repairs

The inventor said the goal was to create "a quick and easy way to roll under a vehicle or other item when making repairs" without the physical strain of positioning the body on a standard creeper. The device uses a low-profile design intended to improve mobility for users working beneath cars, trucks, equipment, or in tight spaces such as attics.

Hsinchu – – September 20, 2026 -- M31 Technology has entered a technology collaboration with Rambus Inc. to integrate MIPI CSI and MIPI DSI controller technologies into its silicon-proven MIPI PHY portfolio, creating a complete MIPI subsystem offering for imaging and display applications.

M31 combines Rambus controllers with its existing PHY portfolio to eliminate multi-vendor integration risk

Previously, customers sourcing M31 PHYs had to separately procure MIPI CSI/DSI controllers and manage cross-vendor integration themselves. The new collaboration lets M31 deliver both controller and PHY layers as a single validated package, cutting verification cycles and shortening time-to-market for camera and display interface designs.

Charlotte, N.C. – September 20, 2026 -- Crescent has launched an expansion of its NITE EYE® measuring tool portfolio, adding levels and squares designed for low-light jobsite conditions.

Crescent adds high-contrast levels and squares to counter low-light measurement errors

The new Crescent® NITE EYE® Levels use enhanced vial visibility and aluminum construction to improve reading accuracy on tasks such as slope measurement, drainage layout, and material fitment. The Crescent® NITE EYE® Squares line features high-contrast markings, integrated rulers, scribe notches, and durable aluminum frames, offered in compact, extendable, and full-size formats for cutting, framing, and layout work.

Denton, Texas – September 20, 2026 -- Vacuum Interrupters Inc. has introduced the LRTS10, the first digital micro-ohmmeter built on the Milwaukee M18 REDLITHIUM battery platform, targeting technicians who service medium-voltage switchgear, busbar joints, and cable terminations.

Battery swap replaces downtime for recharging cycles

Rather than pausing to recharge a proprietary battery, crews can swap in a fresh Milwaukee M18 pack and resume testing immediately. The LRTS10 is compatible with all M18 batteries, allowing utilities and contractors already using Milwaukee tools to power the test set with packs already stocked on service trucks.

Each unit ships with an M18 XC5.0 battery rated for over 1,100 tests

The standard package includes test leads, a cable bag, a charger, and an M18 XC5.0 battery. Vacuum Interrupters states the battery can deliver more than 1,100 tests before requiring a recharge or swap.