Tech & Hardware 8 Hours

Last updated: September 25, 2026, 10:17 PM ET

AI & Software Platforms

Meta unveiled Horizon Create and Horizon Studio, AI tools that generate playable games from text prompts, signaling a push into generative interactive entertainment. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella described Copilot as a "new OS for work" during the company's biggest update yet, expanding its agentic capabilities across enterprise workflows.

Hardware & Thermal Safety

Lian Li debuted the Edge Hub Adv, featuring automatic shutdown protection for 12V-2×6 cable thermal events in response to recurring connector safety concerns. MSI added three new B550 motherboards to its AM4 lineup, including a micro ATX model, quietly extending legacy platform support.

Consumer Devices & Connectivity

The iPhone 18 Pro brings improved thermals and battery life, making this iterative update noticeably more pleasant to use despite a familiar design. Wici's wireless eGPU promises RTX 5060 Ti and 5090-class performance over Wi-Fi, challenging the Thunderbolt-dominated external GPU category.

Labor, Media & Energy

AI adoption among new graduates hasn't produced the widespread job displacement early forecasts predicted, with unemployment data showing no significant impact yet. A US judge reviewed the Paramount-WBD merger conditions, with critics arguing the public receives "virtually nothing" from the deal. US solar growth appears to be slowing in 2026 even as renewables continue to cover rising electricity demand.