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Last updated: September 10, 2026, 10:05 PM ET

California Signs Youth Safety Laws

California governor Gavin Newsom signed "landmark" laws targeting minors' use of social media and AI chatbots, though the rules are not universally supported. The measures aim to protect young users, but critics question their scope and enforcement.

Google Ends Pixel Tablet Line

Google's tablet experiment is officially over, as the company has pulled the plug on the Pixel Tablet. The move ends a product line that struggled to find a lasting foothold.

Anthropic Flags Claude Misuse

Anthropic produced an extensive collection of case studies showing how its current AI models have been misused, including biological weapon research by scientists. The disclosure underscores mounting safety concerns around frontier models.

Meta Tests Community Notes

Meta is testing Community Notes in Latin America, suggesting its work with traditional fact checkers could come to an end. Fact checkers in the region are worried about the shift.

Air Pods 5 Warning

Reviewers advise against buying the "regular" AirPods 5. The first time you need to adjust volume, you'll wish you'd spent that extra $20.

Samsung Eyes Android XR Glasses

Samsung may be racing ahead on Android XR glasses with a color display. We've seen its Intelligent Eyewear, but something more advanced could be on the way.

iPhone 18 Pro Battery Specs

Apple unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max yesterday, then published actual battery capacities today — something it rarely does. The EU forced the disclosure.

IDScan Data Leak Response

IDScan is offering free credit monitoring and ID protection after leaking driver's licenses. The platform was linked to an FBI investigation into a dark web marketplace last week.

Gemini Arrives on Windows

A native Gemini app is finally available for Windows PCs, with a keyboard shortcut to open it, just like the Mac version.

Flame Fatales 2026 Marathon

The Flame Fatales 2026 speedrunning marathon, a fundraiser for Malala Fund, runs September 13-19.