iOS 27 includes a new privacy feature called Impersonation Risk Detection, designed to flag social engineering scams where attackers pose as banks or trusted contacts to pressure victims into transferring money or changing account details. The feature is disabled by default and must be turned on manually through Settings > Privacy & Security > Impersonation Risk Detection. It works by analyzing device and Apple Account signals to generate a risk score that participating apps can use to add warnings, delays, or identity checks.
Hedge fund manager Bill Ackman disclosed at the Fast Company Innovation Festival that he intends to tear down the Upper West Side building associated with Saturday Night Live to build a brain research institute. He shared the plan publicly, joking that the show's staff had not yet been informed of the demolition.
Axios CEO Jim VandeHei argues that AI tools are currently generating more choices and clutter rather than simplifying work. He proposes a three-step discipline—confront problems directly, delete unnecessary tasks, and amplify what truly matters—as a way to cut through the noise. He cites internal Axios practices, including a leadership meeting titled 'Let's Kill S***,' as an example of applying this approach.
Some PlayStation users organized a boycott urging Sony to abandon its plan to phase out physical game discs by 2028, pledging to avoid digital features on the console. Circana analyst Mat Piscatella said tracking data revealed no notable change in player engagement or activity, suggesting the protest had little practical effect.
Micron has launched its first 512GB DDR5-9200 memory module aimed at high-density servers, allowing systems to reach up to 12TB of total memory. The module uses vertically stacked DRAM dies connected via through-silicon vias, and is currently being validated by AMD and Intel for their upcoming server platforms.
A new tool called Delta has entered public beta, offering a multiplayer workspace where teams write code alongside AI agents and review the results without relying on traditional pull requests. The company behind it says it has already disabled pull requests on its own repository, running all internal collaboration through Delta instead. The tool is available on macOS, Linux, Windows, and via browser, including mobile access to ongoing conversation threads.
Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Michael Cloud introduced the No FLOCK Act, which would cut 10 percent of a state's federal highway funding unless it restricts automated license plate readers like Flock to five specific uses, such as tracking stolen vehicles or felony suspects. The bill excludes broader applications like traffic studies or minor drug enforcement, but does not ban the technology outright or restrict sharing plate data with agencies including immigration enforcement.
Android Authority released its weekly roundup of Android wallpapers for September 16, featuring submissions from readers and the site's own team. The collection offers a fresh batch of images that phone owners can download and set as backgrounds.
Thatch, a startup that lets employers give workers a fixed healthcare budget to shop individual insurance plans, raised $108 million at a $1 billion valuation. That figure is more than double its $410 million valuation from 17 months ago, driven by roughly sevenfold growth in annual recurring revenue. The company uses an employer-funded model, recently rebranded CHOICE, that lets employees pick from various health, dental and vision plans and keep unused funds for other medical costs.
Meta is expanding Threads' podcast features, letting users share show transcripts, save episodes for later, and view analytics on clicks and saves. Podcast creators can also get reminders to share new episodes, and posts can display video clips, transcripts or tagged guests to promote a show.
TechCrunch has set a September 18, 11:59 p.m. PT deadline for startups to reserve exhibit tables at Disrupt 2026, taking place October 13-15 at Moscone West in San Francisco. Exhibitors get a table in the Expo Hall, 10 team passes, app and website branding, press-list access, and Silver Tier sponsor status.
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian told CNBC that the tech industry has done a 'tone deaf' job explaining AI to the public, allowing misinformation to spread instead of focusing on real risks. He said the conversation should move past dramatic 'Terminator' scenarios and toward practical concerns, stressing that public understanding is key to managing the technology responsibly.
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