At the IROS 2026 conference in Pittsburgh, robotics platform Viam is debuting BoxBot, a research project capable of autonomously opening taped cardboard boxes. By pairing visual servoing with vision-language-action models, the system demonstrates a streamlined approach to contact-rich manipulation tasks that previously required complex, ad hoc engineering.
Seeking to inject variety into the liqueur aisle, Carolans Irish Cream has introduced Strawberries & Cream and Chocolate Cream. Both 17% ABV expressions retain the brand’s signature blend of Irish whiskey, honey, and fresh cream, aiming to capture consumers looking for fruit-forward and dessert-inspired cocktail options this season.
After four decades navigating the complexities of film and television production, director Faye Ann Brenner has been named a Pinnacle Professional Member of the Inner Circle of Excellence. Her career, which evolved from vocal performance to script supervision and eventually directing, is defined by a commitment to diverse, human-centered storytelling.
Tampa General Hospital has become the first academic health system in the Southeast to integrate MeMed BV, a diagnostic tool that identifies whether an infection is bacterial or viral in roughly 15 minutes. By analyzing immune system proteins, the technology aims to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use and improve sepsis care.
Red Bank-based recovery organization You Are Accountable has earned Behavioral Health Care and Human Services accreditation from the Joint Commission. The milestone follows the company’s expansion to over 10,000 members served and the release of its first comprehensive outcomes summary, marking a shift in how peer-led recovery services are measured.
When the baby books are put away, many parents find themselves navigating the murky waters of toddler independence and school readiness without a map. To bridge this gap, Fairmont Schools San Juan Capistrano is debuting a free workshop series designed to demystify early childhood development for local caregivers.
When disaster strikes, the speed of recovery often hinges on the immediate availability of high-quality protein. Wayne-Sanderson Farms is meeting this demand by mobilizing its nationwide network of 24 processing facilities to supply Mercy Chefs, a non-profit organization that provides hot, chef-prepared meals to victims and emergency responders.
A panel of nurse practitioners has awarded the NurseApproved Seal to Dama Health’s clinical AI platform, Dama Assist. The evaluation, which scrutinized the tool’s utility in hormone health and menopause care, resulted in a unanimous consensus that the software outperforms the existing clinical resources currently used by practitioners in the field.
For 45% of Gen Z, the past year has been defined by a mounting debt burden that outpaces every other age demographic. A new survey of 2,000 U.S. adults reveals that while rising costs and inflation are universal stressors, younger Americans are increasingly forced to postpone homeownership and family planning to stay afloat.
A vacant parcel on South Airport Way in Stockton is transforming into a dedicated community for older adults, backed by a $3 million grant from Health Net. The project, known as Fairview Terrace, aims to provide 76 affordable homes for residents aged 55 and older by 2027.
Horsham-based energy storage provider C&D Technologies has secured a Stratus Award in the AI Data Center Infrastructure category. The accolade recognizes the company’s engineering focus on resilient power solutions tailored for high-density computing environments that must support the escalating energy demands of modern artificial intelligence workloads.
Manufactured housing operators face a persistent dilemma: legacy screening tools often reject qualified applicants with thin credit files while failing to catch sophisticated fraud. To bridge this gap, Rent Butter has integrated its verification platform directly into ManageAmerica’s leasing workflows, allowing managers to make data-driven decisions without manual friction.
As travelers increasingly rely on AI-driven platforms to plan their itineraries, London’s official visitor guide is shifting its digital strategy to stay relevant. Visit London has appointed Sheffield-based agency The SEO Works to overhaul its search presence, aiming to secure better visibility within the evolving landscape of zero-click search environments.
A 3,000-square-foot duplex has reappeared on the National Mall, serving as a tactical demonstration of American-made structural building components. The Structural Building Components Association is using the full-scale structure to highlight how offsite manufacturing can accelerate home construction and address the national housing supply shortage.
Reputation Advisors International is launching a series of one-hour webinars to dissect the nuances of litigation communications across five nations. The sessions aim to bridge the gap between legal strategy and public relations, offering guidance for professionals navigating high-stakes disputes in diverse international jurisdictions.
Great American Media has announced its 2026 holiday programming lineup, featuring 18 original movies. The rollout begins October 8 on the Great American Pure Flix streaming service, followed by broadcast premieres on Great American Family and GFAM+ starting October 10, marking what the network calls its most ambitious seasonal collection to date.
The Los Angeles-based fashion house STAUD has finalized the implementation of Centric PLM, a digital platform designed to overhaul its product development lifecycle. By centralizing data and workflows, the brand aims to streamline how internal teams and manufacturing partners collaborate on its signature handbags and ready-to-wear collections.
As schools and universities migrate core operations to cloud-based ecosystems, the risk of data loss from ransomware or accidental deletion has surged. Los Angeles-based IDrive is responding to this vulnerability by extending its cloud-to-cloud protection suite to include dedicated support for Google Classroom and expanded Google Workspace recovery tools.
The U.S. Army has awarded Leidos a contract extension worth up to $127 million to maintain the Airborne Reconnaissance and Targeting Exploitation Multi-Mission Intelligence System, ensuring the continued deployment of rapid surveillance capabilities across the European theater and other global regions through the summer of 2027.
Inside Penthouse 45, the beauty technology brand Laifen hosted its first North American showcase, "Ready to Glow." The event moved beyond individual product demonstrations to present a unified hair-care ecosystem, signaling the company's aggressive push to integrate its high-speed engineering into the daily routines of U.S. consumers.
Investors who purchased Ardelyx, Inc. securities between January 13, 2025, and August 6, 2026, are now the focus of a class action lawsuit. The filing, led by Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC, alleges the company misled shareholders regarding the commercial performance and market access of its drugs, XPHOZAH and IBSRELA.
With global downloads hitting 2.4 billion, the OpenSearch Software Foundation is scaling its enterprise influence. The organization announced three new general members and two certified long-term support providers at OpenSearchCon in San Jose, signaling a shift as companies move away from proprietary infrastructure to avoid vendor lock-in.
With 83% of organizations now deploying AI workloads, a new report from the OpenSearch Software Foundation and Linux Foundation Research reveals a sharp departure from proprietary software. IT leaders are increasingly prioritizing vendor-neutral infrastructure to secure data ownership and curb rising operational costs in their AI stacks.
Nursing mothers have long navigated the trade-off between structural support and skin-friendly comfort, often forced to choose between rigid wires or flimsy fabrics. Kindred Bravely is attempting to bridge this divide with the launch of BareBond™, a nursing collection utilizing proprietary bonded, no-sew cotton construction.
On October 8, 2026, the Fond du Lac industrial landscape opens its doors as iAutomation hosts a public showcase at its 130 East Larsen Drive facility. From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., the event offers local community members and industry partners a direct look at complex automation integration.
A new semiconductor test and evaluation hub is set to open in San Jose by late 2026, as GS Microelectronics and Teradyne form a multi-year partnership. The collaboration aims to shorten development cycles for next-generation hardware, specifically targeting the booming sectors of artificial intelligence, automotive, and silicon photonics.
Companies hemorrhage an estimated $325 billion annually on client dinners and team outings, a sector plagued by manual spreadsheets and fractured booking tools. New York-based startup Ande is emerging from stealth to solve this, armed with $52 million in funding to build the first dedicated operating system for corporate entertainment.
A single employee might delete one Salesforce record by mistake, but an autonomous agent can delete a thousand in seconds. To address this risk, identity management firm Lumos is launching MCP Governance, a tool designed to intercept and validate AI agent permissions at the exact moment an action occurs.
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After seven years of driving organizational strategy and healthcare expansion, Jennifer D'Angelo has stepped into the role of interim president at the New Jersey Innovation Institute. Her appointment, effective September 21, 2026, positions her to bridge the gap between academic research at NJIT and the demands of the private sector.
Pet owners in Kentucky can now access Lemonade’s digital-first insurance platform, which promises to replace traditional, multi-week claims processing with near-instant payouts. The expansion marks the 44th state where the New York-based carrier has rolled out its pet-specific policies, bringing the company closer to its goal of nationwide availability.
