innovation

San Francisco – September 24, 2026 -- Dolby Laboratories (NYSE: DLB) and Meta (NASDAQ: META) announced an expansion of Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision across Meta's device and platform ecosystem, including Meta AI glasses, Instagram, and an upcoming VR headset.

Meta AI glasses become first global consumer device to capture audio in Dolby Atmos

Unveiled at Meta Connect, Meta AI glasses allow users to record moments in Dolby Atmos and share them directly on Instagram. The rollout builds on last year's launch of Dolby Vision on Instagram, extending Dolby's immersive audio format into everyday content capture for the first time on a mass-market wearable.

Detroit – September 23, 2026 -- AquaAction has selected ten water-technology companies for AquaEntrepreneur Michigan, marking the organization's first commercialization wave in the United States after helping 72 companies generate CAD $260 million in annual revenue through its flagship Canadian program.

Ten Companies Enter a Ten-Month Commercialization Track

The cohort includes Accelerated Filtration, AmHyTech, DMR International, Geomind (operating as Lacuum), Green Steel Environmental, Myconaut, Nucleic Sensing Systems, Radmantis, Sequestro and Subtidal. Each will receive customized coaching, technical guidance and guaranteed pilot opportunities over ten months, targeting real-world deployment of technologies addressing pathogens, PFAS contamination, ammonia storage and water-quality monitoring.

Beijing – September 23, 2026 -- Roborock ranked No.1 globally in both unit shipments and sales value among robotic vacuum brands in H1 2026, according to IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Smart Vacuum Robotics Tracker for 2026Q2. The company also held the top spot in cumulative sales value among robotic vacuum brands for the period spanning Q1 2023 through Q2 2026.

Global robotic vacuum shipments reached 7.885 million units in Q2 2026

IDC data shows the market growing increasingly concentrated, with leading brands strengthening their positions as competition shifts toward technology innovation, premium products and deeper cleaning capabilities.

Malaga, Spain – September 22, 2026 -- Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. and Lightera announced that the Snap-BeamTM Connector has won the Fibre Infrastructure Innovation Award at the ECOC Exhibition Industry Awards 2026, recognizing advances in optical connectivity for co-packaged optics (CPO) systems used in AI and data-center networks.

Snap-Beam Connector enables compact, detachable optical links for photonic integrated circuits

The Snap-Beam Connector provides detachable optical connectivity between photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and optical fibers within CPO systems. It combines expanded-beam optical coupling, magnet-based automatic connection, and reflow compatibility to deliver high-density optical interconnections with low insertion loss.

Hong Kong – September 21, 2026 -- Akeso, Inc. (9926.HK) will present nearly 30 clinical studies of its bispecific antibodies at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress in Madrid on October 23-27, 2026, including a Late-Breaking Abstract selected for the Presidential Symposium.

Phase III biliary tract cancer trial secures Presidential Symposium slot

Overall survival results from the Phase III HARMONi-GI1 trial, comparing ivonescimab plus chemotherapy against durvalumab plus chemotherapy as a first-line treatment for advanced biliary tract cancer, will be delivered as a late-breaking oral presentation (LBA8) on October 25 at 16:30-18:15 in Madrid. The presentation will be given by Jian Zhou of Shanghai during Presidential Symposium II.

Pittsburgh – September 20, 2026 -- An inventor from Dallastown, Pennsylvania has developed a patent-pending protective device for commercial box trucks aimed at reducing costly damage from overhead hazards, InventHelp announced.

Device targets low-clearance obstacles that cause frequent box truck damage

THE 717 RACK is designed to attach to commercial box trucks to minimize exposure to low-hanging obstacles encountered during everyday routes and deliveries. "I wanted to create something that would help reduce the risk of damage caused by everyday driving conditions," the inventor said. "My idea would provide a proactive way to help safeguard vehicles while improving efficiency and peace of mind for drivers and fleet operators."

Pittsburgh – September 19, 2026 -- A Canadian inventor from Chateauguay, QC, has filed a patent-pending design for the SPY SEAT, a seating attachment that lets anglers sit or lean while fishing from a paddleboard instead of standing.

Design eliminates the need to stand while paddleboard fishing

The SPY SEAT attaches to a paddleboard to give users a stable, comfortable seating position, freeing both hands for casting and reeling. The inventor said the goal was to add stability and support that standard paddleboards lack during fishing use.

Inventor submits design through InventHelp's Toronto office

The concept was developed and submitted through InventHelp's Toronto sales office. A working prototype and technical drawings have been produced and are available for review by interested parties.

Pittsburgh – – September 19, 2026 -- A Windsor, Ontario-based inventor has filed a patent-pending design for COOL SCREEN, a protective cover engineered to shield air conditioning units from weather exposure and debris clogs.

Design targets AC unit longevity and energy efficiency

The invention aims to reduce premature wear on outdoor AC units by blocking environmental debris that typically causes clogs and efficiency losses. By maintaining unobstructed airflow, the product could lower the energy costs tied to reduced compressor performance over time.

Product built for homeowner installation without technical expertise

COOL SCREEN features a durable construction designed for straightforward use, positioning it for the residential HVAC maintenance market. A prototype and technical drawings are available for review by interested manufacturers.

Pittsburgh – September 19, 2026 -- InventHelp has submitted a patent-pending vehicle accessory called MAG SHADES, designed to reflect sunlight and UV rays while blocking snow and ice from work vehicles, and the design is now open for licensing or sale to manufacturers and marketers.

A 33-year mechanical engineer designed the shade to cut heat inside work vehicles

The inventor, based in New Port Richey, Florida, said the design responds to the physical toll of working in extreme heat, aiming to keep vehicle interiors cooler and protect upholstery from sun damage and fading.

The design creates a weather barrier for vehicle interiors year-round

MAG SHADES is built to serve as a dual-purpose barrier, deflecting sun and heat in warm months while keeping snow and ice off surfaces in winter conditions. The company positions it for vehicle owners and construction workers who rely on their vehicles as mobile job sites.

Pittsburgh -- September 16, 2026 -- An InventHelp client from Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, has developed the LQ SAFETY SENSOR, a patent-pending device designed to automatically open a garage door when carbon monoxide is detected inside the space.

Device targets a common household risk from remote-start vehicles

The inventor said the design addresses situations where drivers using remote-start systems or leaving in a hurry forget to open the garage door, creating conditions for carbon monoxide buildup. The sensor monitors carbon monoxide levels within the garage and triggers the door to open automatically when unsafe levels are detected, allowing the gas to dissipate.