Shenzhen – September 05, 2026 --8849 has opened pre-orders for the TANK 5 Pro, a rugged smartphone that pairs a wide-angle thermal camera with a built-in 2K projector, aimed at outdoor and professional users who need durability alongside high-end performance.

A FLIR thermal sensor gives the phone a 95-degree field of view

The TANK 5 Pro uses a FLIR Lepton 3.1R sensor with 160x120 resolution and a 95-degree ultra-wide view, letting users spot heat sources and temperature anomalies across a larger area at once. 8849 says the feature suits outdoor exploration, equipment checks, structural inspections, search-and-rescue operations, and night navigation.

Rockledge, Fla. – September 05, 2026 -- Crunch Fitness is opening a new $5 million gym in Rockledge, Florida, with pre-sale memberships now available starting at $9.99 per month and $0 enrollment fees.

The 43,000-square-foot facility debuts Crunch's newest design concept

Crunch at Viera, located at 5410 Murrell Road, Suite 135, will feature the company's Crunch 3.0 design. The layout includes a dedicated Abs & Glutes Room and a Crunch Reform Pilates studio equipped with reformer machines, integrated lighting, sound systems, and digital programming screens.

Avon, Ohio – September 05, 2026 -- K1 Speed has opened a new 70,000-square-foot indoor go-karting facility in Avon, less than 20 miles from downtown Cleveland, marking the company's third location in Ohio.

Electric karts hit speeds up to 45 mph on a 1,300-foot track

The all-weather center lets guests race OTL Italian electric go-karts on an indoor circuit. The Adult Superleggero kart, for racers at least 58 inches tall, reaches 45 mph, while Junior karts for those at least 48 inches tall top out at 20 mph. Every kart includes a roll bar and a four-point safety harness.

Munich – September 05, 2026 -- Bayerischer Rundfunk's satirical talk show "schlachthof" turns 30 this year, and the broadcaster is marking the milestone with a special anniversary episode airing Thursday, September 17.

The special brings together the who's who of Bavarian cabaret

Hosts Michael Altinger and Christian Springer have invited Luise Kinseher, Günter Grünwald, Alfred Dorfer, Constanze Lindner, Maxi Schafroth and Berni Wagner to the taping at Munich's traditional Wirtshaus im Schlachthof. Martin Frank appears as "archivist," while Teresa Reichl returns as the show's "heckler." Series originator Ottfried "Otti" Fischer will sit among the audience at a newly created side table alongside some of the guests.

Los Angeles – September 04, 2026 -- Akatsuki Games has released Main Story Part 2 Chapter 1, titled "A New Threat," for Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME, marking a new phase in the mobile and PC title's first anniversary celebration.

A new villain emerges from the remains of a defeated kaiju

The chapter picks up after Kafka Hibino and his allies survive a battle with Dimensional Identified Kaiju A. Data pulled from the creature's remains reveals the existence of "Dimensional Identified Kaiju D," a more powerful entity that previously hunted Kaiju A and now targets the power source behind Kaiju No. 8 itself. To respond, Kafka, Iharu Furuhashi, and the character Suited pass through an Artificial Dimensional Gate developed by Suited, launching a multiverse mission that opens Main Story Part 2.

COLOGNE – September 04, 2026 --TCL has become the official 2026 European monitor and TV partner for Tides of Annihilation, the upcoming action-adventure game from Eclipse Glow Games, showcasing the title at Gamescom 2026 in Hall 6, Booth B-050.

Visitors to the public demo zone can play the game on the TCL 32X3A OLED+ monitor and 75-inch TCL C8L SQD-Mini LED televisions, both built to handle the game's dynamic lighting and fast-paced combat sequences.

Olathe – September 04, 2026 -- Garmin has launched SmartDrive, an autopilot system for sailboats and catamarans up to 45 feet and 33,000 pounds of maximum displacement, priced at $3,499.99 as a standalone actuator.

SmartDrive uses a brushless linear actuator with a built-in ECU

The system is the first sailboat autopilot to pair a brushless linear actuator with an integrated ECU and rudder feedback sensor, according to Garmin. As part of the Reactor 40 Corepack, it delivers up to 1,050 pounds of maximum thrust to help maintain steady rudder control.

Fewer cables mean simpler installation

SmartDrive operates with fewer cables and external components than typical setups, and its form factor matches other linear actuators on the market. Garmin designed it to serve as a direct replacement for retrofit installations, and it connects to compatible Garmin multifunction displays via the NMEA 2000 network.

NEW YORK – September 04, 2026 -- A new mobile app called anywear now connects users directly with professional stylists through messaging, offering personalized fashion advice starting at $25 per session.

The platform, available on the App Store and Google Play, was founded by New York City-based stylists Jill Bream and Alexis Teller, who met while working at Saturday Night Live. Bream serves as a costume designer for the show, while Teller is co-founder and CEO of anywear.

Two service tiers cover everything from outfit checks to full wardrobe overhauls

anywear offers a Quick Fix session for $25, designed for immediate questions like outfit checks, shopping decisions, or occasion dressing. A Signature Styling session costs $55 for a 30-minute consultation covering larger goals such as special events, wardrobe refreshes, workwear planning, or seasonal transitions, and includes a personalized action plan with shopping recommendations.

Olathe, Kan. – September 04, 2026 -- Garmin has launched the GMI 40, a multipurpose marine instrument with a 4.3-inch, high-resolution color touchscreen, priced at $599.99, with bundles ranging from $1,099.99 to $1,899.99.

The touchscreen replaces cluttered dashboards with one clear display

The GMI 40 features an edge-to-edge glass touchscreen designed to give sailors, cruisers and coastal anglers an uninterrupted view of live boating data. Garmin says the compact design fits cleanly at the helm and complements its GPSMAP chartplotters.

It connects to existing onboard electronics and wearables

The device integrates with compatible marine electronics through the NMEA 2000 network and Garmin's own BlueNet network. It also connects wirelessly to gWind sensors, marine remote controls and Garmin quatix marine smartwatches, letting boaters share data across devices in real time.

OLATHE – September 04, 2026 -- Garmin has launched the JL Audio M200 series, a new lineup of marine speakers and subwoofers priced from $199.99 to $349.99, expanding its M-series audio lineup for boaters.

The speakers come in three sizes with distinct sound roles

The M200 series includes 6.5-inch and 7.7-inch speakers alongside a 10-inch subwoofer. The speakers use a 1-inch edge-driven silk dome tweeter with a neodymium magnet, handling up to 60 watts RMS for smooth, warm sound. The subwoofer features an injection molded polypropylene cone and rubber surround, delivering 250-watts RMS power handling for deep bass with minimal distortion.