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Google confirmed updates to its Pixel VIP widget but did not release official screenshots. Reporters manually activated the feature to capture and share the first images of the redesigned widget ahead of its broader rollout.
Boox introduced three new Android 16-powered E Ink devices: the Palma 3, a palm-sized ereader now built with an anodized aluminum frame and support for the InkSense Plus stylus, plus a 6.13-inch screen, 128GB storage and a 16MP camera. The company also revealed the 10.3-inch color Note Air6 C with a Dual Notes feature and keyboard accessory, and the Note Mini C, an 8.52-inch color device aimed at mobile professionals with enterprise app access.
BleepingComputer is hosting a live webinar on September 23, 2026, featuring Material Security's Rajan Kapoor and Fireside Consulting's Rick Fitzgerald, who will dissect real, publicly documented Google Workspace breaches. The session focuses on the critical early hours after a breach is discovered, including cases where attackers used social engineering paired with malicious OAuth apps to gain entry.
Google's September 2026 security bulletin fixes 110 vulnerabilities in Pixel devices, including a high-severity flaw (CVE-2026-58704) in the Cellular Modem component that is being exploited in limited, targeted attacks. The bug stems from a logic error that lets an attacker on an adjacent network bypass permissions and escalate privileges without user interaction. The update, rolling out at patch level 2026-09-05, also addresses 12 critical remote code execution bugs and 89 privilege escalation issues.
Because Android Auto ships as a regular Play Store app rather than a system component, it normally updates automatically in the background, but that process can stall if a phone lacks Wi-Fi access or auto-update settings are disabled. Users can check their version by searching for Android Auto in the Play Store, where an Uninstall button confirms they already have the latest release, or an Update button lets them install it manually. Devices need Android 9.0 or later, released in 2018, to receive current updates.
OpenAI confirmed it has been in discussions with Google and Anthropic about collaborating on AI safety measures, following a July proposal from Google DeepMind chair Demis Hassabis for a U.S.-led self-regulatory 'Standards Body.' The talks gained momentum after Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei urged AI firms to slow development of their most advanced models, a call publicly praised by Hassabis and OpenAI's Sam Altman.
Walt Disney World is rolling out a beta AI assistant on its booking site and app, built on Google's Gemini but limited to official Disney data. Guests will be able to ask conversational questions about hotels, resorts, and amenities, and receive AI-generated summaries on pricing and availability before being directed to booking links. The beta will initially reach randomly selected guests in the US and Canada, excluding Lightning Lane and dining reservations for now.
Google has released its September Pixel Drop update, bringing the Android 17 QPR1 build to the stable channel for supported Pixel devices. The update package includes several additional features alongside the core software upgrade.
Google is rolling out its Scam Detection feature to preview notifications on Pixel devices, extending the protection beyond just calls and messages to more countries. However, the most advanced version of the feature, which offers deeper analysis, remains limited to users in the United States.
Google has rolled out an update to its Pixel VIP feature, adding quick action buttons directly to the widget, notification badges for VIP contacts, and a more streamlined way to navigate between profiles. The changes target usability gaps that had limited the feature's appeal since launch.
Apple Wallet and Google Wallet now let users store a state driver's license or ID digitally, with built-in options to share only limited information—such as confirming someone is over 21—instead of a full birth date, address and license number. Both companies say the data is encrypted, stored locally on the device rather than in the cloud, and requires biometric or passcode authentication before any information is shared with a verifier.
OpenAI policy chief Chris Lehane confirmed the company has spent weeks in discussions with Anthropic and Google DeepMind about managing catastrophic risks from advanced AI. The disclosure follows Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's public essay urging industry-wide cooperation to slow frontier AI development, which drew support from Sam Altman and Demis Hassabis. Lehane said the firms don't need a government waiver to coordinate, despite antitrust concerns raised by some executives.