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121 stories from 41 outlets. Times show when each story first broke, in UTC.
Qualcomm introduces two new flagship chipsets, including a top-tier variant with 50% larger shared memory, emphasizing on-device AI capabilities and 30B MoE model support.
Also covered by The Verge, 9to5Google, Engadget, XDA Developers, TechRadar
#Anthropic launches Claude Opus 5.5, performing at the level of Claude Fable 5.1 but costing 40% less than Opus 5. The launch comes ten days after the CEO called for an AI slowdown, drawing antitrust scrutiny.
Also covered by TechCrunch, Bloomberg Technology, MacRumors, 9to5Mac, PCWorld
#Apple's new Beats 360 headphones feature a modular design, IPX4 water resistance, and are positioned as a sporty alternative to AirPods Max. Pre-orders are open at Amazon.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology, MacRumors, 9to5Mac, AppleInsider, Engadget
#With the Clarity Act failing in the Senate, U.S. state and federal regulators are moving to establish crypto rules, while the White House pushes for market structure legislation.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology, CNBC Technology, CoinDesk
#Apple is building a wrist-worn health and fitness tracker without a screen, similar to Whoop's device, as part of a smartwatch lineup rethink, Bloomberg reports.
Also covered by The Verge, TechCrunch, Bloomberg Technology, MacRumors, 9to5Mac
#OpenAI introduces GPT-6 Sol and Luna, two cheaper models that deliver similar performance to existing GPT-6 models at half the price, but early benchmarks show minimal improvement over previous versions.
Also covered by Engadget, The Next Web, XDA Developers, The Decoder, Decrypt
#Anthropic launched Claude Opus 5.5 on September 22, 2026, offering Fable 5.1-level performance at 40% lower cost than Opus 5. The model costs $4 per million input tokens and $20 per million output, arriving weeks before Anthropic's expected IPO.
Also covered by The Next Web, Mashable Tech, Wccftech, Hacker News
#A study shows Singaporeans are among the most willing to let an AI agent shop for them, but they also demand the strictest limits on how it operates.
#Rabbit's new OS3 'agentic operating system' runs in the cloud and works across Windows, Mac, and Linux, so users no longer need the company's R1 device to access its AI agent.
#Sheila Gulati, Total Capital founder and former Microsoft Azure leader, argued that the AI sector is woefully under-invested in security, framing the discussion around whether warnings from Sam Altman and Dario Amodei should be taken seriously.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology
#Donald Trump dismisses calls for a global agreement to manage AI risks, brushing off concerns about AI going rogue.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology
#OpenAI announces a program allowing third-party groups to conduct technical safety assessments on AI models while they are being trained, not just before launch.
Also covered by The Next Web
#AI pioneer Fei-Fei Li urges public-sector oversight of AI safety, arguing that safety assessments of increasingly capable AI systems should not be left solely to the companies developing them.
#Meta acknowledges that its Muse AI assistant bears resemblance to OpenClaw, saying Muse was built from scratch but took heavy inspiration, including similar filenames and workspace content.
#AI pioneer and World Labs CEO Fei-Fei Li talks about Atlas, the company's world model for 3D environments, and argues that spatial intelligence is a major frontier beyond language models.
#Sam Altman and Dario Amodei are set to brief the UN Security Council on AI safety alongside Hugging Face CEO Clément Delangue and AI researcher Yoshua Bengio during the UN General Assembly.
Also covered by The Next Web, Quartz
#In an interview, Salesforce's ethics chief argues companies should carefully design how people and AI work together rather than solely focus on model strength.
#Rabbit returns with OS3, an AI agent app that works across mobile and desktop screens, two years after its initial standalone device attempt.
#Meta's Muse AI app became the No. 1 free app on the US Apple App Store and Google Play, with over 902,000 downloads in six days. Reviews highlight its usefulness for shopping and finding discount codes, though some shortcomings remain.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology
#Bloomberg reports that SpaceXAI's Grok Bot agent has reached over 400,000 weekly users roughly a month after launch. The milestone signals modest early demand for a key product in Elon Musk's AI ambitions.
#An opinion piece criticizes the recent wave of AI hype, including claims by Anthropic and Meta, and argues that the industry is overpromising, per MIT Technology Review.
Also covered by MIT Technology Review
#TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will host five sessions across the AI Stage and Real World AI Stage covering AI safety, with speakers from Anthropic, NVIDIA, AWS, Waabi, and others. Registration savings are available until Sept. 25.
#Bloomberg reports that UN Secretary-General António Guterres stepped up calls for AI regulation to avert a dystopian future of rampant corporate power and killer robots.
#Bloomberg reports that AI shopping bots face challenges accurately interpreting web content, requiring better data from marketers to improve performance.
#Wired's Brian Bot documents his experience creating AI clones of his coworkers using large language models. The experiment led to bizarre interactions, with the AI clones exhibiting unexpected personality quirks and highlighting the current state of AI impersonation.
#Alibaba Group has unveiled what it calls China's most powerful AI chip, an accelerator designed to compete with Nvidia. The chip will underpin a massive expansion of data center capacity, targeting 20 gigawatts by 2032.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology, Quartz
#Bloomberg profiles Meta's Muse AI assistant, which is gaining users with its personalized approach. The article discusses how Muse is positioning itself against competitors like ChatGPT and Claude, and notes the growing competition in the AI assistant space.
Also covered by Slashdot
#Armenia, once a Soviet electronics hub, is emerging as a top destination for American AI infrastructure, driven by Nvidia chip investments and political support from Donald Trump. The country is on track to become a major AI data center hub.
#Alibaba has introduced what it claims is China's most powerful AI chip, designed to compete with Nvidia and support a massive expansion of data center capacity to 20 gigawatts by 2032. The announcement sent Alibaba shares higher as the company positions itself in the AI hardware race.
#Tencent launched its latest and best image-generation model on the same day as Alibaba's AI conference, signaling intent to catch up to industry leaders like ByteDance. The move intensifies competition in China's AI sector.
#SEC director Jamie Selway stated that the US needs to win in tokenization as the agency greenlights digital securities trading. The move could reshape market structure after crypto legislation failed.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology
#Xbox's restructuring expands to World's Edge, the Age of Empires custodian, cutting nearly half the team including creative director. The move follows earlier layoffs of 268 staff, Halo moving to Activision, Obsidian folding into Bethesda, and Undead Labs being sold.
Also covered by The Verge, Ars Technica, Bloomberg Technology, Engadget, GeekWire
#DWS Group CEO Stefan Hoops argues that U.S. investors should diversify beyond the U.S. and the AI trade, pointing to Europe for opportunities in industries outside the AI stack. He says spreading risk internationally is increasingly important.
#Bruce Richards, managing partner at CVC Marathon, argues the technology trade remains attractive even as private credit default rates rise. He says higher-for-longer rates create a favorable environment for investors.
#Matt Cole, CEO of Strive, discusses Bitcoin's stunning rally, the reclaiming of $3 trillion market value, and the role of leveraged bets in perpetual futures.
#Binance invests $100 million in Circle for a five-year USDC promotion deal, expanding collaboration between the exchange and the stablecoin issuer.
Also covered by CNBC Technology, Quartz
#Rivian announces that its R2 vehicle production has already exceeded its original climate goals, using more renewable energy and recycled materials than planned.
#DoorDash will pay $131.5 million to resolve a New York City probe into non-compliance with minimum-pay rules for couriers, per Bloomberg.
Also covered by The Next Web, Quartz
#Workers in Germany are protesting as the automotive industry faces job cuts due to Chinese competition and US tariffs. The protests highlight growing tensions over the transition to electric vehicles and trade policy.
#Fintech firm Pagaya Technologies closed a $460 million revolving personal loan facility as part of its funding strategy diversification. The facility will support the company's lending operations. Pagaya continues to expand its funding sources beyond traditional securitizations.
#Accelevation Holdings, a data center infrastructure company backed by Olympus Partners, files for an IPO aiming to raise up to $720 million.
#Meta is funding MacroCycle to build its first commercial factory for plastic recycling, marking a push into sustainability.
#The UK government's relationship with data analytics firm Palantir is under scrutiny as Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who once blocked Palantir from Greater Manchester, now faces a decision over a £330 million NHS contract. The choice risks straining ties with the US tech sector and Washington.
#Mike Bell of RBC BlueBay Asset Management says the equity risk premium is very compressed, and any rise in bond yields could pressure equity valuations, including the AI trade.
#SoftBank Group has attracted more than $20 billion in preliminary demand for what could be one of the largest junk bond deals ever, with record yields expected to help fund its investments in OpenAI.
#Apple has opened Apple Music Hall, a 600-capacity live music venue at its UK headquarters in Battersea Power Station. The venue features spatial audio and multi-camera recording capabilities. The opening marks Apple's expansion into live music experiences.
Also covered by AppleInsider, Hacker News
#Anwiti Bahuguna, global co-chief investment officer at Northern Trust Asset Management, tells Bloomberg Television that US stocks are undervalued based on earnings, advising investors to buy more stocks in this environment.
#Bloomberg reports that U.S. federal prosecutors are investigating Binance for alleged sanctions violations related to Iran, adding to the exchange's ongoing legal troubles.
Also covered by CoinDesk, Decrypt
#A Chinese tech founder sold HK$863 million ($110 million) of company shares to settle tax obligations, according to people familiar with the matter. The move is the latest response to a government crackdown targeting billions in offshore wealth.
#South Korean semiconductor and equipment stocks rose Tuesday, following US peers, as early signs of success for Meta's new AI agent boosted investor sentiment.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology
#Chinese and US officials concluded a second day of talks in New York, discussing artificial intelligence, investment, and trade ahead of President Xi Jinping's visit to the US this week.
Also covered by Bloomberg Technology
#Australia's Treasury Intergenerational Report projects AI will help achieve a 1.2% annual labor productivity target over the next 40 years, with $150 billion potentially spent on data centres by 2030. The report highlights AI as a key driver of long-term economic growth.
#Wayne Dai, CEO of chip-design firm VeriSilicon, discusses the company's business and growth strategy as it seeks to expand into more global markets. He spoke on the sidelines of CITIC Securities' International Investors' Forum.
#One of Australia's largest states has banned data center construction in residential zones and required new centers to bring their own renewable energy supply, as part of rules to address community opposition to the industry's expansion.
#Motorola's Signature 27, its most advanced smartphone ever, will launch in the US this year, featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset and aiming to rival Samsung's Galaxy phones.
Also covered by CNET, TechRadar
#Adobe Premiere Pro is now available on Android for free, offering layered video editing without requiring a Creative Cloud login. However, advanced AI features require a subscription.
Also covered by Ars Technica, 9to5Google, CNET, Engadget, The Next Web
#Apple has paused development on a camera-equipped AI wearable described as a pin or pendant that could be attached to clothing, per Bloomberg.
Also covered by 9to5Mac, AppleInsider
#Bambu Lab's R1 laser engraver earns praise for its reliable motion system and user interface. Reviews from TechSpot and CNET highlight the R1's strong performance and standalone capabilities, though pricing and material limitations are noted.
Also covered by CNET, TechRadar, How-To Geek
#Peloton unveiled three new treadmill models including the Tread Flex foldable starting at $2,195, along with new AI-powered running features in its latest turnaround push.
Also covered by The Verge, Engadget, Quartz
#Oppo launched the Find X10 series in China, featuring the Pro Max with three 200-megapixel cameras and an 8,000mAh battery. The Pro Max also supports a teleconverter kit for 200x zoom, making it one of the most camera-focused flagships.
Also covered by 9to5Google, Android Authority
#The Sonos Ace Ultra headphones offer improved sound and new Wi-Fi features, but at $450 face tough competition. Reviewers note they are best for dedicated Sonos ecosystem users.
Also covered by TechRadar, Gizmodo
#The new Nuance Audio Plus glasses from EssilorLuxottica double as over-the-counter hearing aids with better voice boosting and longer battery life, packing FDA-cleared tech into a stylish frame.
Also covered by Gizmodo
#Viture's new Vonder smart glasses have no cameras but feature bone-conduction microphones to privately record the wearer's daily musings. The glasses are designed as a privacy-focused alternative.
Also covered by Android Authority
#Noble Carbon demonstrates a smart circuit breaker that eliminates the need for costly main panel upgrades when installing electric vehicle chargers, aiming to make home electrification easier.
#Ars Technica reports that Dyson's overengineered CameraJet toothbrush suffers from a waterproofing issue. Dyson admits a component problem but refuses to disclose the specifics of the failure.
#Samsung has delayed the rollout of its Android 17-based One UI 9 update, with pushback in some regions, as reported by 9to5Google.
Also covered by Android Police, Android Authority
#Wired reviews GoPro's first cinema camera, the Mission 1 Pro ILS, noting it's fun to shoot with but not perfect.
#Wired evaluates the value of home security system subscriptions in 2026, noting that with local storage options and DIY setups, many homeowners can avoid recurring fees. The guide compares paid plans against free alternatives.
#Waymo expands to minors in its second city offering rides to teenagers, marking a new expansion strategy.
#TikTok's US joint venture has joined Lantern, a cross-platform child safety program that allows tech companies to share warning signs about individuals who sexually exploit children. TikTok also pledged $2 million to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) to support child safety efforts.
Also covered by The Next Web
#ABB Motion President Brandon Spencer discussed ABB's new portfolio of data center racks designed to support rising power demands of AI infrastructure, with deployments moving toward roughly one megawatt per rack.
#Macworld reports that Apple's new Texture and Grain photo controls require images taken on the latest iPhone models, excluding older iPhones from the feature.
Also covered by MacRumors, Macworld
#Waymo announced a partnership with Visa to provide discounts on robotaxi rides when used to connect with public transit, extending its previous efforts to encourage multimodal transportation.
#The new Mac Mini starts at $899, which The Verge argues may be too expensive for many users. An opinion piece suggests Apple could offer a lower-cost 'Mac Neo' model to attract buyers who don't need the M6's full power. The article contends that the current Mac Mini's price point puts it out of reach for casual users.
#The Verge examines Meta's ongoing efforts to repair its reputation, the impact of whistleblower disclosures, and the challenge of changing public perception.
#Alibaba details its next-gen Zhenwu V900 AI chip, boasting more on-package memory than Nvidia H200, and outlines plans for 20GW of compute capacity. It also teases Qwen 4.5 models with up to 10 trillion parameters.
Also covered by CNBC Technology, Wccftech
#Apple is opening a new live music venue called Apple Music Hall beneath its European headquarters in London's Battersea Power Station. The 600-capacity space will host performances, recording sessions, and video broadcasts.
#Google is adding more games to Android Auto, building on the recent official support for gaming. The platform currently supports 29 games and is expected to grow significantly.
Also covered by Android Police, Android Authority
#A hacking group claims to have obtained personal information on all FBI employees, including names, addresses, and phone numbers. 404 Media verified a sample of 5,000 alleged agents.
Also covered by 404 Media
#Microsoft has disrupted EvilTokens, an AI-assisted platform that enabled mass account compromises. The platform made it faster and easier to carry out attacks at scale, according to Ars Technica.
#Microsoft's Digital Crimes Unit led a takedown of the EvilTokens phishing-as-a-service platform, which compromised over 12,000 Microsoft accounts at 10,000+ organizations. UK police arrested two suspects and Microsoft seized 50 phishing kit websites.
Also covered by The Hacker News, BleepingComputer
#Researchers warn that stolen credentials are being used to target water utilities across the US, posing a critical infrastructure risk.
#A human error caused an NHS Trust to overwrite 11 years of maternity records after reused instructions were sent to the wrong database, taking historical access logs with it, per The Register.
Also covered by The Register
#Researchers publish two zero-days: NightmareEclipse leaves Defender stuck in the past, and BigDiskBuster fills disk space to block updates. No patches available yet.
Also covered by The Hacker News, BleepingComputer
#Meta patches a zero-day vulnerability in Muse that could let attackers take over a Mac. New reports detail the exploit.
Also covered by The Hacker News, Mashable Tech, Gizmodo
#Cisco Talos researchers developed a framework to identify malware directed by AI chatbots and quickly found a strain that operates autonomously using an AI hive mind.
#Wired offers practical advice on protecting personal information when using AI chatbots, which are vulnerable to surveillance.
#Andreessen Horowitz launches the Horowitz Andreessen Academy, a $42 million program aimed at preparing young people for the AI economy, with support from OpenAI, Anthropic, Nvidia, and other tech firms.
Also covered by The Verge, TechCrunch, Bloomberg Technology
#Legora, a legal technology startup, is in discussions for a new funding round that could value it at around $8.5 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.
#Mirendil, an AI startup founded by former Anthropic researchers, is in talks to raise a new round at a $5 billion valuation, with Kleiner Perkins leading, per Bloomberg.
#Singapore-based Nexstrom raises $12 million in seed funding to commercialize its wafer-scale platform for 2D semiconductor materials, aiming to replace silicon.
Also covered by SiliconANGLE
#Heidi Health has raised $340 million in a Series B round that quadruples its funding and doubles its valuation to $900 million. The company plans to deepen adoption of AI agents within health systems globally, with investors betting on its conversational AI platform for clinicians.
Also covered by SiliconANGLE
#Hello Robot CEO Aaron Edsinger will demonstrate the Stretch 4 robot onstage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. The event features a Real World AI Stage with live demos of cutting-edge robotics.
#Verda, a cloud startup focused on AI infrastructure, has raised $189 million in a new funding round. The investment highlights continued strong investor interest in the infrastructure supporting the AI boom.
Also covered by SiliconANGLE, Hacker News
#Deeptech company Morphotonics has raised €40M from investors including 3M Ventures, Innovation Industries, BOM, and Invest-NL. The funding will be used to expand its display technology into data center applications.
#Toyota pushes humanoid robot deployment while reassuring workers of job security. Automakers race to develop and deploy humanoid robots.
#First paper added to community collection is a roadmap for research. Scientists collaborate to sustain climate data gathering.
#The Biological Computing Company is making its rat-brain-inspired AI tools available on Amazon Web Services, advancing a field that merges biological neurons with computing.
Also covered by The Next Web
#AstroForge's upcoming mission, Autonomy-1, will have a small transformer-based AI model take full command of the space probe, enabling autonomous decision-making during operations.
#US satellite imaging company Planet Labs will launch its first German-built satellite on a German rocket as European governments seek alternatives to SpaceX.
#Breakthrough Energy has invested in 21 startups that it believes will define the next wave of electrification. The investments aim to address energy demands that will far exceed data center requirements.
#NASA's new administrator stated the agency is no longer trying to please everyone and will prioritize favorable terms in international partnerships.
#Wired reports on a new large language model designed to fill in gaps in tattered ancient Greek papyrus records, potentially unlocking new details about ancient life.
#President Trump used his UN General Assembly address to announce the US government will rename artificial intelligence as 'super intelligence' in official documents, declaring the new term effective immediately.
Also covered by The Next Web, TechRadar, Gizmodo
#A new Darkwing Duck series is announced for Disney+, with Mark Hamill voicing the title role and Seth Rogen producing and voicing a character. Lizzy Caplan and Dan Stevens also join the cast.
#Municipalities are pushing back against an FCC proposal that would preempt local broadband permitting rules. City officials argue the changes favor ISPs and that companies aren't building networks fast enough.
#Rayman Legends Retold is a faithful remake with expanded content, offering a clean visual update and new levels. IGN's preview calls it a good value, especially for Switch 2 owners.
Also covered by TechRadar, Polygon, IGN
#Saudi startup Ceer revealed its Exobot electric vehicles, featuring a design that makes the Cybertruck look conventional.
#San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu filed a lawsuit against Trump Media, arguing that its paid early-access Truth Social feed enables insider trading and violates California's Unfair Competition Law.
Also covered by Quartz
#Media mogul Ari Emanuel discusses his new memoir 'Roll the Calls', Hollywood conflicts, the Paramount merger, and his relationship with Elon Musk.
#Dante Disparte, chief strategy officer and head of global policy at Circle, joins Isabelle Lee and Tim Stenovec on "Bloomberg Crypto." SEC last week granted a five-year exemption allowing qualifying venues to trade tokenized US stocks onchain. The move came just days after the Clarity Act failed to advance in the Senate, leaving regulators to press ahead with parts of the crypto agenda without new legislation. (Source: Bloomberg)
#Until the end of the day on September 22nd, 2026, Best Buy and Amazon have the black Apple Magic Keyboard on sale for $169.99, a $30 discount from the usual price. This is the souped-up version of Apple’s full-size, wireless keyboard, with a Touch ID button, numerical pad, arrow keys, plus additional function keys. The […]
#European Commission Executive Vice President Teresa Ribera joins Francine Lacqua to share her thoughts on the most pressing concerns for the UN moving forward. Ribera says she thinks it's the turn for a woman to lead. She adds that AI needs safety standards that are respected by everybody. (Source: Bloomberg)
#Sega executives were ready to kill the Sonic franchise, but the success of the live-action Sonic movies changed their minds and saved the character.
#The Trump administration is reportedly planning to weaken the Endangered Species Act by adopting a legal argument from a 1995 Supreme Court dissent by Justice Scalia. The proposal would limit federal protections for endangered populations.
#The two AI lab leaders will address the UN Security Council on Wednesday in a session devoted to the future of AI.
Also covered by The Next Web
#The White House started a 24/7 YouTube livestream called 'Trump TV' featuring reruns of Trump's speeches and events, days after banning CNN, MS Now, and Politico from press briefings.
#Wired argues that disagreement about whether political violence is rising stems from competing definitions of what should be counted, not just ideology.
#Comedian Patti Harrison discusses her experiences with Silicon Valley, social media's impact, and finding humor in Boston Dynamics robot dogs in an interview with WIRED.
#The Love Hypothesis on Prime Video is mostly mediocre despite a hot hotel room scene, but the movie proves that the best romance can be found in friendships. The review criticizes the film's reliance on classic rom-com tropes.
Also covered by TechRadar, IGN
#Geoff Raby, former Australian ambassador to China, discusses expectations for the upcoming Trump-Xi summit, focusing on trade and AI topics. He spoke on Bloomberg: The Asia Trade.
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