Xiaomi has released the Redmi Note 17 Pro Max worldwide, featuring a massive 10,000mAh silicon-carbon battery, though European units get a slightly smaller 9,210mAh version. The device supports 100W wired charging, promising a full charge in 80 minutes and all-day power from just a 20-minute top-up, plus 27W reverse charging but no wireless option. It also boasts rugged durability with IP68/IP69/IP69K ratings and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection, though it runs a downgraded Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 chip compared to its predecessor.
Meta agreed to pay $16.7 billion to resolve a consolidated lawsuit brought by 51 state attorneys general over allegations its platforms fostered social media addiction among young users. The deal came just over a week into trial, before CEO Mark Zuckerberg was expected to testify, and California AG Rob Bonta said it does not shield Meta from further legal exposure. Florida's attorney general called the sum too small for a company of Meta's size and said his state will continue pursuing its own separate lawsuit.
Brian Johnson, a member of the Monacan Indian Nation, has published 'Designed to Be Red: Native & Indigenous Graphic Works' through DelMonico Books on September 15. The book compiles over two centuries of graphic design work created by artists from 144 distinct Native American nations, tribes, and Indigenous groups.
Mark Zuckerberg published a lengthy manifesto on Meta's website outlining his vision for AI, framing it as 'personal superintelligence' meant to be widely accessible rather than concentrated among elites. The statement follows Meta's costly retreat from its metaverse ambitions and mirrors similar declarations from rivals like OpenAI's Sam Altman and Anthropic's Dario Amodei, though Zuckerberg emphasizes broad accessibility for everyday users, from entrepreneurs to children.
WIRED announced a livestream Q&A on September 10 where a panel of its reporters will field reader questions about the growing controversy surrounding AI data centers. Readers can submit questions in the comments, with the event covering political, environmental, and business angles on the issue.
Google has launched a special-edition Fitbit Air themed around the Pokémon Sleep game, featuring a 'Sleepy Blue' band with a sleeping Pikachu design. The device is available for preorder at $129 and begins shipping September 15th, timed to Pokémon's 30th anniversary celebrations that also include a special playing card collection.
The Albany Police Department in Georgia posted surveillance footage on Facebook asking the public to identify a man who picked up $30 he found on the floor of a Walmart without turning it in to employees. The post, shared August 18, drew thousands of mocking comments from people questioning why police were devoting resources to such a minor incident.
Pollen Robotics, the robotics arm of Hugging Face, will open pre-orders for a small open-source robot called Microduck on August 27, 2026. The device is priced at $399 before taxes and shipping, with deliveries expected before Christmas 2026.
Waymo's VP of Onboard Software, Srikanth Thirumalai, published a blog post arguing that cameras alone cannot achieve safe full autonomy, citing over 200 million autonomous miles as evidence. Though he never names Tesla, the post is widely seen as a direct rebuttal to Elon Musk's camera-only strategy, which Waymo contrasts with its own use of lidar, radar and cameras together.
A CNET writer found that an inexpensive attachable milk thermometer solved persistent problems with over- or under-steamed milk for latte art. By monitoring exact temperature instead of relying on touch, the writer could pull the steam wand at the right moment, producing consistently velvety milk rather than scalded or watery results.
Meta has settled child-safety-related claims for $18 billion, according to a roundup of risk and compliance news. The same briefing notes Florida's governor voicing concern over Flock surveillance cameras and the FBI dismantling a large China-linked hacking network.
Samsung is holding a new Unpacked event, teasing the newest addition to its S26 lineup after already releasing three Galaxy S26 flagship models earlier in the year. Based on Samsung's pattern and event messaging, this is widely expected to be the launch of the more affordable Galaxy S26 FE, which typically trims some camera and chip specs from the flagship models while keeping core features like AI tools and the latest One UI software.
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