Technology news summaries — Page 10
Essential facts and source links for recent technology stories.
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Eligible US Pixel 11 users can now try Gemini’s business-call feature
Google’s Call for Me is now available to Pixel 11 owners in the US with a paid Gemini subscription and enrollment in the Phone by Google Public Beta. Gemini places business calls, handles menus and hold times, and shows a live transcript users can monitor or take over. -
Meta borrows Threads’ cross-app playbook to promote Muse AI
Meta is adapting Threads’ Facebook and Instagram promotion strategy for Muse, its AI agent. Without user-generated posts to recommend, it is exploring interest-based promotions that show specific uses, Threads head Connor Hayes told Business Insider. -
Unconfirmed leak puts Xbox Helix GPU at 56 TFLOPs, PS6 at 40
Leaker Kepler_L2 says Microsoft’s Project Helix may have a 56-TFLOP GPU, versus 40 TFLOPs for Sony’s PS6, but Microsoft, Sony and AMD have not confirmed the figures. The leaker also says both chips have taped out, but that does not establish final specs or a launch date. -
Gambit details AI-agent operation behind theft of over 600,000 card records
Cybersecurity firm Gambit Security says an operator used three AI agents to steal more than 600,000 unexpired payment-card records and compromise at least 27 companies; Gadget Review could not independently verify the findings. -
McKinsey sees sovereign AI’s market opportunity reaching up to $600 billion by 2030
McKinsey projects a sovereign AI market opportunity of up to $600 billion for 2025 through 2030, about 40% of AI demand. The Motley Fool argues Palantir could benefit as governments and regulated companies seek more control over AI systems. -
iPhone 18 Pro line reports don’t establish a widespread defect
Days after the iPhone 18 Pro’s Sept. 18 launch, social-media posts claimed green, pink or red screen lines, but the evidence is too limited to establish a widespread defect. The number of affected phones is unknown, and Apple had not officially responded at the time of reporting. -
Meta plans to earn fees when its Muse AI agent completes purchases
Meta plans to earn transaction fees when its Muse AI agent completes purchases for users, with merchants—not users—paying a small cut, Mark Zuckerberg said at Meta Connect on Sept. 23. The fee’s size and collection method were not disclosed. -
MacBook Pro can remain plugged in as macOS manages charging
Leaving a MacBook Pro plugged in is generally safe, the article says: macOS’s Optimized Battery Charging learns a user’s routine and can pause at 80%, completing the charge before the laptop is expected to be unplugged. Irregular schedules can make the feature less effective. -
Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026: The case for year-round resilience
The Forbes contributor argues Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026 should focus on resilience as AI speeds vulnerability discovery and connected systems and supply chains widen exposure. Quantum risks to encryption are longer term; basic cyber hygiene still matters. -
New Mexico pipeline delay clouds Bloom Energy's role in Oracle's $165B AI campus
Permit denials delayed Energy Transfer’s Green Chile pipeline from Aug. 15 to Feb. 1, 2027. Bloomberg reported that Oracle issued a force majeure notice to the developer of Project Jupiter, Oracle’s AI campus, leaving Bloom Energy’s fuel-cell delivery timing uncertain. -
AI-polished applications surge as referrals retain their interview edge
AI-polished applications no longer distinguish candidates, the article argues, making trusted referrals more valuable. Ashby’s 2021–24 analysis of 38 million applications found 40% of referred candidates reached interviews, versus 3% of inbound applicants. -
Xiaomi 18 Fold has a 50MP telephoto; iPhone Duo reportedly lacks one
Xiaomi launched its 18 Fold in China in September with three Leica rear cameras, including a 200MP main sensor, and a 6,000mAh battery. The iPhone Duo is reported to have two rear cameras; Xiaomi's overseas availability is unconfirmed. -
Muse reaches Apple's App Store top spot; Meta's value rises about $234 billion
Meta's Muse AI agent reached Apple's App Store top spot. Meta added about $234 billion in market value over five days. Its 2025 $14.3 billion deal for Scale AI's staff brought Alexandr Wang to Meta as chief AI officer; he received about $5 billion in the deal. -
Sony’s January 2028 cutoff for new PlayStation discs stands despite survey rumor
Sony’s confirmed plan to end disc production for new PlayStation games in January 2028 remains unchanged. An unverified report alleges the company surveyed developers about ending physical sales; no survey has surfaced, and Sony has not confirmed the claim. -
Microsoft's Brad Smith backs AI shutoffs; Jensen Huang says labs must close if containment fails
Microsoft President Brad Smith backed letting AI model makers, cloud providers and AI-agent controllers switch systems off, saying regulation could require it. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said labs should close if companies cannot contain their models. -
AMD tops $1 trillion as AI inference and data-center CPUs shape its growth case
AMD crossed a $1 trillion market value on Sept. 21 after its shares rose 187% year to date. The Motley Fool’s growth case points to AI inference and data-center CPUs, as well as large GPU supply deals with OpenAI and Meta that include warrants for AMD shares. -
EA Sports FC 27 refreshes defense while keeping its familiar formula
EA Sports FC 27 earns an 8.5/10 in the review for improving on FC 26 with smarter defending, more distinct player styles and its online hub, The Grounds. The reviewer finds it more fun, but says the game refines the series rather than reinventing it. -
Motley Fool says CrowdStrike may suit growth investors better than Figma
Motley Fool says CrowdStrike may appeal more to growth investors: FY2026 revenue rose 21.7% to $4.8 billion, with a $162.5 million net loss. Figma grew 41% to $1.1 billion in FY2025 but posted a $1.3 billion net loss; its sales multiple was 10.5x vs. 50.3x for CrowdStrike. -
Wearables designed to process conversations raise privacy concerns
Apple’s opt-in Watch features process conversations, as do Amazon Bee and Plaud NotePin. Apple says it neither creates nor stores audio recordings, but experts warn derived information can remain sensitive and monitoring may prompt self-censorship. -
Manufacturers link AI systems in a shift toward factory autonomy
Manufacturers are moving from isolated AI projects to connected production systems that inspect products and coordinate operations with less human input. Siemens and P&G are expanding AI inspection globally as others expand digital twins, simulations and robotics. -
Tran Capital says Bloom Energy aided Q2 returns amid AI power bottlenecks
Tran Capital said Bloom Energy aided its Midcap Equity Strategy’s Q2 2026 performance, citing on-site fuel cells for AI power needs and an Oracle deal for up to 2.8 gigawatts; 1.2 gigawatts was initially contracted and deploying. -
Tran Capital says TSMC contributed meaningfully to Q2 fund returns
Tran Capital said Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) contributed to the fund’s Q2 2026 performance. Its Multi Cap Growth Strategy returned 17.5% net, versus 15.2% for the S&P 500; the letter cited chip demand amid AI infrastructure spending. -
Tran Capital sees Arm’s agentic-AI chip as a growth inflection point
Tran Capital’s Q2 2026 letter named Arm Holdings its strongest portfolio contributor and highlighted Arm’s late-March launch of an in-house-designed CPU for agentic AI. The firm says AI agents are increasing data-center CPU needs and sees Arm as well positioned to meet them. -
Mike Schroepfer says Zuckerberg is ‘all in’ as Meta pushes AI
Former Meta CTO Mike Schroepfer, now an adviser, says he would “never bet against” Meta and describes Mark Zuckerberg as “all in” on his AI vision. His remarks come as Meta’s Muse agent reaches Apple’s App Store top spot and the company unveils new AI-linked devices. -
Forbes review gives ‘Dragon Quest XI S’ Switch 2 edition a 10/10
A Forbes review scores ‘Dragon Quest XI S’ on Switch 2 10/10 and calls its $39.99 standalone release worth buying. It adds no new content over the Switch version; graphics modes target higher resolution and performance, and Switch saves do not transfer. -
Motley Fool sees more long-term AI-chip upside in Qualcomm than Marvell
A Motley Fool analysis favors Qualcomm over Marvell for long-term AI-chip upside, arguing Qualcomm’s data-center push is less reflected in expectations. It points to multiyear deals with Meta and Amazon, while Marvell’s AI growth is already widely recognized. -
Emerald’s Q2 letter cites AI-driven threats in Fortinet investment case
Emerald Wealth Partners’ strategy highlighted Fortinet in its Q2 2026 letter, saying the company beat expectations on results and outlook and citing Fortinet’s view that AI is intensifying cyber threats. The strategy returned 17.5% net, versus 19.0% for its benchmark.
