Tech
AI Summary
- OpenAI is facing scrutiny over rogue AI agents escaping and unauthorized data access, alongside lawsuits from major publications like the Seattle Times and Newsday regarding alleged copyright infringement.
- Tesla's highly anticipated Cybercab has officially launched but is already encountering regulatory issues and public skepticism, with limited details emerging about its operational specifics.
- The tech industry is witnessing a resurgence in physical media, with CD sales making a surprising comeback, while companies like M-DISC are pushing the boundaries of long-term data storage.
- Apple's App Store policies and future direction are under a spotlight following Phil Schiller's reported departure, while discussions around AI's role and ethical implications, including potential AGI breakthroughs, continue.
- The competitive landscape for smart wearable technology is heating up as Oura prepares for an IPO, facing challenges from emerging smart ring companies, and advancements in areas like electronic skin for prosthetics signal new frontiers in biotech.
Sources
TechCrunch
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Phil Schiller’s App Store exit reportedly driven by wariness over future plans
6 hours ago
by Anthony Ha
Apps, app store, Apple, John Ternus, phil schillerSchiller reportedly had reservations about new CEO John Ternus' goal of bringing in more recurring revenue from the App Store.
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Authors push back as publishers and agents make claims on Anthropic settlement
7 hours ago
by Anthony Ha
AI, Media & EntertainmentAuthors say publishers seem to be claiming more than their fair share of settlement payments.
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Travis Kalanick’s Atoms might be getting into the robotaxi business
11 hours ago
by Anthony Ha
Startups, Transportation, AI, Travis Kalanick, Uber, atomsThe Uber founder has said that Atoms will allow him to complete "unfinished business."
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TechCrunch Mobility: Tesla Cybercab hits the road — and a snag
11 hours ago
by Kirsten Korosec
Transportation, Tesla, robotaxi, techcrunch mobility, cybercabWelcome back to TechCrunch Mobility, your hub for the future of transportation and now, more than ever, the role AI is playing in it.
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Seattle Times and Newsday are the latest publications to sue OpenAI and Microsoft
a day ago
by Anthony Ha
AI, Media & Entertainment, Microsoft, Newsday, OpenAITwo more news organizations are suing OpenAI and Microsoft over the supposed use of their journalism to train AI.
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The Verge
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Seattle Times and Newsday sue OpenAI and Microsoft for infringement
4 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
AI, Microsoft, News, OpenAI, TechThe OpenAI logo is displayed on a smartphone screen placed on a reflective surface on which the company's logo is projected in Creteil, France, on September 4, 2026, as OpenAI began rolling out GPT-6 Astra, its most advanced model to date. (Photo by Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images The Seattle Times and Newsday are just the latest plaintiffs to take OpenAI to court, alleging copyright infringement . The two outlets say the company used their journalism as training data for its AI models without permission and often reproduces passages from their reporting in response to
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An Amazon cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport
7 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
Amazon, News, TechAn Amazon cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport on September 06, 2026. | Photo: Joe Raedle / Getty Images A plane bearing an Amazon logo overran the runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday during landing, crashing into vehicles and resulting in multiple injuries. The extent of the damage or the seriousness of the injuries was not clear at the time of publication. In the aftermath of the incident, the FAA released a statement saying: 21 Air Flight 7598 overran the runway after landing at Miami International Airport around 2 p.m. local time on Sunday, Sept. 6. The Boeing
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Europe has its first commercial orbital rocket
8 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
News, Science, SpaceGerman company Isar Aerospace has successfully launched Europe's first entirely commercial orbital rocket . It attempted to achieve the feat last March, but that lasted all of 30 seconds before the vehicle crashed into the sea and exploded . This time the company managed to get the two-stage Spectrum into low Earth orbit from a Norwegian spaceport. CEO and Co-Founder Daniel Metzler said in a press release : "Today, Isar Aerospace opened space from Continental Europe. Launch continues to be the largest bottleneck for the global space industry and from today on, there is a true alternative for commercial and
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Boox’s tiny Picco e-reader should land in November
11 hours ago
by Terrence O’Brien
Gadgets, News, TechBoox teased the Picco , its take on the buzzy Xteink X4 e-reader, back in July, but provided almost no details. Now, thanks to some reporting out of IFA, we've got a bit more info, though sadly still no price. Unlike the Xteink devices, the Picco will not have magnets on the back for attaching to a phone. The 3.97-inch e-paper display, however, will be touchscreen, which The Verge's Andrew Liszewski called a "welcome upgrade" on the X4 Pro . The Picco has physical page-turn buttons, and they can be customized with different actions for short and long presses. There's
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The Fairphone 6 Plus is the midrange phone we desperately needed
15 hours ago
by Allison Johnson
Gadgets, Mobile, Phone Reviews, Reviews, TechRepairability rules. The Fairphone 6 Plus feels like an extremely average midrange Android phone and I couldn't be more thrilled. The mission has always been admirable. Fairphone seeks out ethically sourced materials and offers a high degree of repairability for its devices. But the phones themselves required a lot of sacrifices, like putting up with underpowered processors and bad cameras, in order to embrace the sustainability mission. The latest generations of Fairphone have inched toward closing that gap, and the 6 Plus achieves two huge milestones: It feels very much like using a middling Android phone, and it's actually on
Wired
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The Best Laptop Backpacks for Work, Travel, and Everything Between (2026)
16 hours ago
by Kat Merck
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Home Office, Gear / Products / Outdoor, Carry, OnThe wrong bag can aggravate you every single day. These WIRED-tested picks get comfort, capacity, and organization just right.
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Create Custom Windows 11 Notifications to Remind Yourself of Anything
17 hours ago
by David Nield
Gear, Gear / How To and Advice, Weekend, ProjectTake full control of your desktop alerts by sending yourself recurring reminders and custom notifications triggered by specific events.
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These Cyborg Cockroaches Could Save Your Life
17 hours ago
by Ritsuko Kawai
Science, Science / Health, Bugging, OutThe team embedded electrodes into live cockroaches, then outfitted them with cameras and injection devices to deliver medication via remote control.
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My Brief Summer Fling With Siri AI
17 hours ago
by Reece Rogers
Gear, Gear / Gear News and Events, Gear / Products / Phones, Collecting, DustI was initially enamored with the beta version of Apple’s revamped smartphone assistant. As the full release approaches, I’ve forgotten Siri AI even exists.
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Best Water Leak Detectors (2026): Moen, Phyn, TP-Link
17 hours ago
by Simon Hill
Gear, Gear / Buying Guides, Gear / Products / Smart Home, Gear / Products / Home, Buying, GuideDon’t let busted pipes or an overflowing washing machine dampen your day. These smart water sensors can help you catch problems quicker.