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Mobile appsDEVELOPING

iOS 27 lets iPhone users create custom passes in Apple Wallet

In iOS 27, Apple’s Wallet app can turn physical tickets and cards into custom digital passes. Visual Intelligence identifies the pass and suggests a template, while users can adjust its fields and appearance before saving it.

  • iOS 27 adds the ability to create Wallet passes from physical tickets and cards.
  • Visual Intelligence scans the card and matches it with a suitable template.
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MacRumors
Products and DevicesDEVELOPING

Apple Announces 12 New Products and Accessories in One Month

Apple announced 12 new products and accessories over the past month. The rollout began on August 25 with updated Mac mini and Mac Studio models, followed in September by new iPhones, Apple Watches, AirPods and Beats products.

  • Apple announced 12 new products and accessories over the past month.
  • On August 25, the company introduced a Mac mini with M6 and M5 Pro chips and a Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra.
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MacRumors
Mobile technologyDEVELOPING

Full Apple ‘Antennagate’ press conference video surfaces 16 years later

A 47-minute recording of Apple’s 2010 iPhone 4 press conference Q&A has appeared on YouTube. Steve Jobs, Tim Cook and Bob Mansfield answer questions about the phone’s signal controversy.

  • A 47-minute iPhone 4 press conference Q&A from 2010 has appeared on YouTube.
  • Steve Jobs, Tim Cook and Bob Mansfield answer reporters’ questions in the recording.
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MacRumors
EducationDEVELOPING

England to introduce vocational GCSEs in construction and finance from 2029

Schools in England are expected to offer new vocational GCSEs from 2029. The two-year courses will sit alongside compulsory English, maths and science, while education unions warn that specialist staffing and funding will be essential.

  • England plans to start the new vocational GCSEs in September 2029.
  • The two-year courses could cover construction, finance and digital technology.
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The Guardian World
CybersecurityDEVELOPING

FBI investigates ShinyHunters claim of breach involving thousands of employees

The FBI said it is investigating a breach involving “very sensitive” data. The hacking group ShinyHunters claims to possess detailed information on thousands of FBI employees.

  • The FBI is investigating a possible breach involving “very sensitive” data.
  • ShinyHunters claims to have detailed information on thousands of bureau employees.
1 sources89% confidence
Al Jazeera English
Artificial intelligenceDEVELOPING

Zelenskyy urges peace before AI begins making battlefield decisions

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said artificial intelligence could begin making battlefield decisions as early as next year. He urged world leaders to establish peace before that point.

  • Zelenskyy said AI could begin making battlefield decisions as early as next year.
  • The president called on world leaders to achieve peace before that stage.
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Українська правда
Artificial IntelligenceDEVELOPING

YouTube Readies Custom Feeds, Group Chats and More AI Features

YouTube announced features planned for the coming months, including custom feeds, GIF comments and group chats. It will also expand AI tools for viewers and creators, while shared livestreams and real-time autodubbing are planned for early next year.

  • YouTube will test Custom Feeds that build recommendations from a user’s written description.
  • GIF comments and group chats in selected countries are planned for later this year.
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Ars Technica
Online platformsDEVELOPING

Discord launches controversial age-verification system after February delay

Discord has relaunched its age-verification system after delaying it in February amid strong backlash. Co-founder and CTO Stanislav Vishnevskiy said the updated system gives users less invasive options.

  • Discord has resumed deploying its age-verification system after a February delay.
  • The updated version gives users less invasive verification options.
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Eurogamer
Artificial intelligenceDEVELOPING

Le Monde columnist says tech industry is warning about AI risks

In a Le Monde column, Arnaud Leparmentier writes that no one appears able to slow the advance of artificial intelligence. He describes alarm in the technology industry, confusion among those steering it and Europe falling further behind, while questioning whether a threat lies ahead at all.

  • Arnaud Leparmentier writes that no one appears able to slow AI’s advance.
  • The technology industry is described as sounding the alarm.
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Le Monde Economy
Digital infrastructureDEVELOPING

Russian attack damages Kyiv data center, disrupting internet for 100,000 households

Russian drones attacked Kyiv and the surrounding region on September 23, damaging telecommunications infrastructure and disrupting internet access. Ukraine’s Digital Ministry said about 100,000 households were affected; two people were killed and 37 injured in the capital.

  • The attack damaged a UTELS data center and disrupted internet access for about 100,000 households.
  • Two people were killed and 37 Kyiv residents were injured.
1 sources94% confidence
BBC News Україна
International politicsDEVELOPING

Trump and Xi Jinping prepare for high-stakes talks in the United States

Chinese President Xi Jinping is due to arrive in the United States on Wednesday evening for his first state visit there in 11 years. Talks with Donald Trump are expected to cover trade, artificial intelligence, Taiwan and rare earths.

  • Xi Jinping will make his first state visit to the United States in 11 years.
  • The talks are expected to cover trade, technology, Taiwan and rare earths.
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NPR World
BusinessDEVELOPING

Trump discloses stock trades involving Microsoft, Nvidia, SpaceX and Tesla

US President Donald Trump disclosed more than 1,000 stock trades made on his behalf in July. The filings include transactions involving Microsoft, Nvidia, Palantir, SpaceX and Tesla; the White House said independent third parties manage the portfolio.

  • Trump’s July disclosure covers more than 1,000 stock transactions.
  • Microsoft share sales were valued at $6.5m to $31m.
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BBC Business
Online safetyDEVELOPING

Ofcom investigates Pornhub owner Aylo over Apple-based age checks

UK regulator Ofcom has opened an investigation into Pornhub owner Aylo over the effectiveness of its new age-check system. Pornhub began restoring access in May for some Apple users who had confirmed their age through the latest version of iOS.

  • Ofcom is examining whether Aylo’s system effectively prevents children from accessing Pornhub.
  • The investigation covers Aylo’s implementation, not Apple’s operation of its age checks.
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BBC Technology
Navigation technologyDEVELOPING

Ukraine scales radio-beacon network for drones operating without satellite navigation

Ukraine is expanding a radio-beacon network designed to guide drones when satellite navigation is unavailable or jammed. A pilot project in the Sumy and Kharkiv regions proved effective, Ukrainian General Andrii Lebedenko said in July 2026.

  • A beacon-network pilot in Ukraine’s Sumy and Kharkiv regions proved effective.
  • Ukraine plans to expand the system nationwide.
1 sources94% confidence
BBC News Україна
Artificial intelligenceDEVELOPING

China builds data centres in Inner Mongolia to power its AI ambitions

Dozens of data centres are being built in Inner Mongolia as China seeks to lead the world in artificial intelligence. The BBC reports differing attitudes towards data-centre infrastructure in China and the US ahead of Xi Jinping and Donald Trump’s meeting in Washington later this week.

  • Dozens of data centres are being built in Inner Mongolia to support China’s AI expansion.
  • China aims to become the world leader in artificial intelligence.
1 sources93% confidence
BBC World
CybersecurityDEVELOPING

Microsoft disrupts EvilTokens platform linked to 12,000 compromised accounts

Microsoft said it led an industry-wide disruption of EvilTokens, a platform linked to the compromise of 12,000 accounts at 10,000 organizations over several months. UK police arrested two men, while 50 websites and 150 additional domains were seized through legal action.

  • EvilTokens was linked to 12,000 compromised accounts at 10,000 organizations.
  • Microsoft seized 50 websites and 150 additional domains tied to the platform.
1 sources50% confidence
Ars Technica
RoboticsDEVELOPING

Toyota to train humanoid robots in factories but says humans will not be replaced

Toyota has begun using workers to train ELEY humanoid robots and plans to deploy 400,000 robots across its manufacturing network. Starting in 2028, the group aims to invest $6.42 billion annually in factory upgrades, while an executive says the goal is coexistence with humans.

  • Toyota plans to deploy 400,000 robots across its manufacturing network.
  • The group aims to invest $6.42 billion annually in factory upgrades from 2028.
1 sources88% confidence
Ars Technica
Cybersecurity and dataDEVELOPING

IT error erased 11 years of access history for maternity records

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust lost the complete access history for maternity records from September 2011 through November 2022. Patient-care data was recovered, but some information showing who viewed the records could not be restored.

  • NUH lost the complete access history for maternity records from September 2011 through November 2022.
  • Patient-care records, including notes and test results, were recovered.
1 sources88% confidence
Ars Technica
Artificial intelligenceDEVELOPING

Google opens registration for a no-code AI agent course for businesses

Google has opened registration for its updated five-week AI for Business 2.0 programme. The course is aimed at small and medium-sized businesses and covers everyday AI use, including creating AI agents without programming.

  • Google has opened registration for the updated AI for Business 2.0 programme.
  • The five-week course is designed for small and medium-sized businesses.
1 sources90% confidence
ITC.ua
Music technologyDEVELOPING

Apple opens 600-capacity Apple Music Hall in London with Spatial Audio

Apple has opened Apple Music Hall at London’s Battersea Power Station. The 600-capacity venue can record performances in Spatial Audio, produce a broadcast-ready mix and capture video from 16 or more cameras.

  • Apple has opened the 600-capacity Apple Music Hall in London.
  • Its 38-foot-wide stage can support front-facing or in-the-round performances.
1 sources99% confidence
Apple Newsroom
AviationDEVELOPING

Nats failures cancel more than 2,150 UK flights in a month

Two failures at the UK air traffic services provider Nats within a month caused more than 2,150 cancellations and delays for tens of thousands of travellers. The government is awaiting a six-month independent review of the first incident.

  • Two Nats failures within a month caused more than 2,150 flight cancellations.
  • The Swanwick incident affected hundreds of thousands of passengers.
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BBC Business
ReviewsDEVELOPING

Silent Hill: Townfall brings the series’ horror to a Scottish fishing community

A review of Silent Hill: Townfall describes a bleak story of guilt and suffering in the fictional Scottish coastal town of St Amelia. The game launches on 24 September for £44.99.

  • Silent Hill: Townfall is set in the fictional Scottish fishing town of St Amelia.
  • Most residents vanish after a mass tragedy, leaving the town covered in supernatural fog.
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The Guardian Technology
DevicesCORROBORATED

Apple details iPhone Duo display and hinge: matte screen, durable torque; pre-orders Oct 16 (PT)

Apple outlined hardware choices for the foldable iPhone Duo: a matte nano-texture display intended to reduce glare and minimize crease visibility, and a redesigned hinge with tuned torque for partial-fold modes. Pre-orders begin Oct 16 (PT); retail launch Oct 23 (PT); starting price $1,999.

  • iPhone Duo uses a matte nano-texture display intended to reduce glare and minimize crease visibility.
  • Apple tuned the hinge's torque profile to feel solid and to support partially folded seated and standing modes.
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MacRumors
aviation technologyCORROBORATED

Nats software bug: millisecond data corruption caused six-hour outage and mass flight cancellations

Nats says a previously unknown software defect corrupted flight data in a millisecond, triggering a six-hour outage and mass cancellations. The error first occurred at 10:00 and recurred leading to a major incident declared at 12:32pm, with full operations resuming at 7:30pm BST (18:30 UTC).

  • Nats says a software defect corrupted flight data in a millisecond, triggering nationwide disruption.
  • Error first occurred at 10:00, major incident declared at 12:32pm BST (11:32 UTC), full operations resumed at 7:30pm BST (18:30 UTC).
2 sources91% confidence
The Guardian Business
TechnologyDEVELOPING

Fan site lets users 'design the next iPhone' — drag‑and‑drop parts, get mock price and presentation

Developer Neal Agarwal launched an interactive site called "Design the Next iPhone" that lets users place smartphone parts on a rotatable 3D iPhone. The tool produces a mock product presentation, a fictional price and a pop‑up praising the design attributed to former Apple CEO Tim Cook.

  • Neal Agarwal's site "Design the Next iPhone" lets users build a 3D iPhone by drag‑and‑drop of parts.
  • Parts include standard components plus extras such as a headphone jack and an HDMI port.
1 sources87% confidence
MacRumors
Gadgets & devicesDEVELOPING

Apple launches iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4 and AirPods 5 in stores

On Friday, September 18, Apple began in-store sales of iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4 and AirPods 5 worldwide. John Ternus, Deirdre O’Brien and Greg Joswiak joined staff at Apple Fifth Avenue in New York City to welcome customers.

  • Apple began in-store sales of iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4 and AirPods 5 on September 18.
  • John Ternus, Deirdre O’Brien and Greg Joswiak joined staff at Apple Fifth Avenue in New York City to welcome customers.
1 sources99% confidence
Apple Newsroom
Software & updatesDEVELOPING

Apple repurposes Digital Crown double-click in watchOS 27, removing app-switch shortcut

watchOS 27 assigns the Digital Crown double-click to a new Live Rewind feature available only on Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4. Owners of older models updating to watchOS 27 will lose the previous app-switching double-click behavior.

  • watchOS 27 shipped on September 14; Series 12 and Ultra 4 arrive September 18.
  • Live Rewind transcribes the last 15 seconds of spoken audio and uses the Digital Crown double-click on compatible watches.
1 sources87% confidence
MacRumors
Data infrastructureDEVELOPING

Five Etrechet elected officials resign over Google plan for large data centre

Five elected officials in the village of Etrechet resigned in protest against Google's plan to build a large data centre. The officials said they felt "powerless" in the face of the American company's plans.

  • Five elected officials in Etrechet resigned over Google's plan for a large data centre.
  • The officials said they felt "powerless" against the American company’s plans.
1 sources91% confidence
Le Monde Economy
devices & accessoriesDEVELOPING

Apple releases new Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger A3277: delivers up to 10W, priced at $29

Apple listed a new 1‑metre Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger (model A3277) for $29 in its online store. The puck can deliver up to 10W and is required—alongside a USB‑C Power Delivery charger rated ≥10W—to enable faster 15‑minute boosts on Series 12 and Ultra 4.

  • Apple listed a new 1‑metre Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger (model A3277) for $29.
  • The A3277 puck can deliver up to 10W; the previous charger was limited to 5W.
1 sources87% confidence
MacRumors
Artificial intelligenceDEVELOPING

Emerald AI, Google and NVIDIA form alliance for flexible AI data centers

Emerald AI, Google and NVIDIA announced the launch of the AI Energy Management Alliance, a coalition for data centers that can adjust electricity use to grid conditions. The initiative is intended to support faster AI-infrastructure connections in the U.S. while reducing stress on power systems.

  • Emerald AI, Google and NVIDIA launched AEMA to manage data-center electricity use in response to grid conditions.
  • Flexible data centers can shift computing, use storage and reduce demand during system emergencies.
1 sources98% confidence
NVIDIA Newsroom
Artificial intelligenceDEVELOPING

NVIDIA presents new AI infrastructure efficiency results at AI Infra Summit

NVIDIA presented new Vera Rubin and DSX efficiency results at the AI Infra Summit, including up to 3.7x higher throughput for Vera Rubin NVL72 than GB300 NVL72 in preliminary MLPerf Inference v6.1 results. Lambda reported a 23% gain in performance per watt.

  • Vera Rubin NVL72 delivered up to 3.7x the throughput of GB300 NVL72 in preliminary MLPerf Inference v6.1 results.
  • Lambda improved performance per watt by 23% with DSX MaxLPS.
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NVIDIA Newsroom