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Last updated: September 10, 2026, 9:28 PM ET

Platform & Policy

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed what his office called landmark laws targeting minors' use of social media and AI chatbots, though the rules face opposition from industry groups. Anthropic published an extensive collection of case studies documenting how its current models have been misused, including scientists attempting to further biological weapon research with Claude. Meta is now testing Community Notes in Latin America, a move suggesting its work with traditional fact checkers could end — and fact checkers in the region are worried.

Hardware & Launches

Google has officially pulled the plug on the Pixel Tablet, ending its tablet experiment for good. Samsung may be racing ahead on Android XR glasses with a color display, following its Intelligent Eyewear concept. Apple revealed the official battery capacities for the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, publishing real specs only because EU rules require it. Trend Force projects Apple will capture a quarter of the folding phone market in 2026, shipping roughly 5 million units after yesterday's iPhone Duo announcement.

Security & Software

IDScan is offering free credit monitoring and ID protection after leaking driver's licenses, a platform linked last week to an FBI investigation into a dark web marketplace. A native Gemini app is finally available for Windows PCs, complete with a keyboard shortcut just like the Mac version.

Buying Advice & Events

If you're shopping, you may want to skip the regular AirPods 5 — the first time you adjust volume, you'll wish you'd spent the extra $20. The Flame Fatales 2026 speedrunning marathon, a fundraiser for Malala Fund, runs September 13-19.