
Asus has released its 2026 ROG Zephyrus G16 with an RTX 5080 GPU in the US for $4,799, a price point that is notably higher than the $4,599 cost of last year's model featuring a more powerful RTX 5090.

Following a wave of social media restrictions, schools are now debating a ban on AI tools like ChatGPT, as educators and policymakers express growing concern over the impact on students' critical thinking and cognitive development.

A US appeals court has cleared the way for Ohio to enforce its law requiring social media companies to get parental consent for users under 16, a move that effectively mandates age verification and reflects a growing trend of online regulation for minors.

Spotify has launched 'Reserved' in the US, a new feature that holds two concert tickets for an artist's most dedicated fans, offering them a chance to buy before the general sale. Eligibility is based on listening habits and location.

Senator Bernie Sanders has introduced legislation to give the American public a 50% ownership stake in major AI firms via a stock tax, creating a $7 trillion sovereign wealth fund to pay every citizen $1,000 annually.

The FCC has blocked new DJI drone models from the U.S. market, but existing drones remain legal to own and fly. This regulatory action halts future product imports over security concerns, creating supply chain uncertainty for current operators.

Apple has clarified that the demanding performance requirements of new Siri AI features are the reason watchOS 27 will not support the Apple Watch Series 6, 7, 8, SE 2, and the original Ultra. The company aims for a consistent, powerful AI experience that necessitates the processors in newer models.

Anthropic's top international executive expressed high confidence that the company's most advanced AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, will be restored in the coming days after being pulled offline by an emergency U.S. national security directive.

Google has announced a clear timeline for its new Android developer verification system, which will make sideloading apps from unverified sources more difficult. The changes will begin rolling out in four countries on September 30, 2026, with a global expansion planned for 2027.

Google is expanding testing for a redesigned Gemini overlay bubble, which now features a new gradient look. The feature makes AI conversations persistent, allowing users to minimize chats into a floating bubble for improved multitasking instead of dismissing them entirely.