

Interstate Batteries mindful of Veterans Day
Ahead of Veterans Day, Interstate Batteries partnered with Semper Fi & America’s Fund to bring nearly 20 veterans to Charlotte Motor Speedway where they enjoyed the visceral sensation of driving a NASCAR Cup Series stock car. It replicated the high-intensity experience of the kind of stressful and traumatic events these veterans experienced in combat, but in a controlled and safe environment where their adrenaline rush was placed within positive context, reducing the negativ


Wireless Wednesday Live: Tax planning starts now
Millions of taxpayers will see changes when they file their 2025 taxes next year. The Child Tax Credit is increasing to $2,200 per child, and seniors may qualify for an additional deduction. Other updates include new deductions for tips, overtime, and car loans, as well as new reporting rules for income earned on third-party payment platforms like Venmo and PayPal. The updates come as households begin year-end planning, a time when many review withholdings and make financial


Home Depot 'builds' with AI-powered renovation tool
Home Depot has partnered with Kai to use AI to streamline home renovations, analyzing photos and videos to identify needed materials and costs linked directly to Home Depot's inventory. The tool replaces the company's RenoWalk system and is launching first for large operators, with plans to reach individual consumers later on.


Coming Soon: Honor NHRA's 75th with a limited edition NHRA coffee table book
Makes a great gift! To help celebrate and commemorate NHRA' s 75th anniversary celebration in 2026, NHRA Publications has created a 208-page coffee table-style book that will chronicle the sport's meteoric rise from humble beginnings to superstar stature. Packed with historic photos - some never-before-seen - and features on legends of the sport, this is a can't-miss item for every true drag racing fan. This book will be available for pre-order soon.


SEMA to take over Vegas for the week
The 2025 SEMA Show , the largest automotive trade event in the United States and one of the biggest worldwide, unites more than 2,300 exhibiting brands and 160,000 attendees from 140 countries. Running November 4-7 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, this year's Show features 500 first-time exhibitors, showcasing the industry's commitment to innovation and collaboration. As the epicenter of automotive advancement, the SEMA Show highlights groundbreaking products and technolo


Netflix debuts real-time voting on live shows
Changing the way we watch TV. Netflix is testing real-time voting for live content, allowing viewers to interact and influence outcomes of select shows with voting allowed via a television or mobile device, according to Netflix's Elizabeth Stone. The feature was first tested during "Dinner Time Live with David Chang." Netflix will expand the effort next year during its "Star Search" reboot.


Las Vegas Convention Center expansion will spur tourism growth, analyst says
The completion of the Las Vegas Convention Center’s $600 million renovation later this year lines up with the optimism casino companies have expressed about potential record growth in group sales in 2026. A gaming industry analyst connected those dots in a report issued Tuesday previewing the third-quarter earnings season that begins this week. The infrastructure investment is expected to be similar to the growth in Southern Nevada that followed the 2012 opening of the $2.4 b


The Disney, F1 partnership
We’ve seen Mickey and Minnie Mouse in front of the Bellagio fountains for years. But those costumed figures are buskers, not official Disney characters. In November, we get the real deal. Disney and Formula One announced their collaboration will launch at the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix from Nov. 21 to 23. Following the Nov. 22 race, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy and Pluto are to appear for the first time in front of the Fountains of Bellagio. This is


Big Green egg debuts Rotisserie accessory
As with anything Big Green Egg, this is not some cheap, generic rotisserie. Instead, the new Rotisserie offers a glimpse into future products that show how the popular grill can evolve. What to know: Retail price of $299 (check price) for the Large size Made from marine-grade stainless steel Can be used with the lid open or closed USB-C Power Source Love the USB-C power source. There are many Eggers that don’t cook near an outlet, and since it’s charcoal fueled and this is c


BMW and 'Hot Wheels: Xtreme Overdrive' for in-car gaming
Available now! Mattel, Inc. AirConsole, the leading platform for in-car gaming, and BMW, this week have launched Hot Wheels: Xtreme Overdrive™ as an exclusive title for BMW customers on AirConsole. The news was announced at the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo (October 29-November 9), and the game will be playable at the BMW booth. Following the success of Mattel’s UNO™ Car Party!, Hot Wheels: Xtreme Overdrive expands what in-car entertainment can be, shifting the world’s number






















