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Technology shapes how we work, communicate and conduct business, making developments in this field essential reading for anyone affected by innovation, security risks or digital transformation. From artificial intelligence systems reshaping workplaces to cybersecurity threats targeting organisations of all sizes, technology news covers the breakthroughs, challenges and consequences that define our rapidly changing world.

Recent developments span artificial intelligence adoption across industries, concerns over data security and fraud, regulatory responses to new technologies, and hardware innovations designed to support emerging applications. These stories matter because they directly impact how businesses operate, how safe our digital lives remain, and what skills and support workers need as technology evolves. As artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent and cybercriminals grow more sophisticated, understanding these trends helps readers navigate an increasingly complex technological landscape.

Fox News Poll: Voters question whether AI’s promise outweighs its risks

September 22, 2026

A Fox News national poll finds voters increasingly wary of artificial intelligence, particularly the local costs and environmental impact of the data centres needed to support it. While most oppose building such centres in their own communities, a narrow majority support placing them in remote areas, highlighting a “Not In My Backyard” divide. The findings…
Why Apple Music songs turn grey and when playback cannot return

September 22, 2026

Songs may appear greyed out in Apple Music because the device is offline or because licensing restrictions have made a track unavailable in a particular country. Labels and artists can remove songs, change regional availability or stagger releases, in which case neither the user nor Apple can restore access. If licensing is not the cause,…
Donald Trump lashes out at Anthony Albanese’s tech agenda – as PM calls for stricter controls

September 22, 2026

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is leading an international push for stricter oversight of artificial intelligence, positioning him directly at odds with US President Donald Trump. At the UN General Assembly, Trump rejected what he termed a “globalist scheme” to control AI, arguing that governments should encourage rather than regulate the technology. This disagreement reflects…
NBA’s Kevin Durant brushes off Enes Kanter Freedom’s WNBA trans debate: ‘I don’t give a f—‘

September 22, 2026

Kevin Durant has dismissed the WNBA’s debate over gender eligibility, saying he is more focused on the league’s growth, visibility and commercial success. Speaking at Houston Rockets Media Day, Durant said he understood the campaign’s message but did not want politics to distract from the sport’s progress. Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce…
Rare brain schistosomiasis diagnosed after seizure in Filipino rice farmer

September 22, 2026

A rice farmer in the Philippines experienced a sudden seizure affecting her right arm and leg, prompting emergency hospital admission. Brain imaging revealed a cluster of nodules in her left frontal lobe, which doctors suspected were parasitic worm eggs, leading to a diagnosis of cerebral schistosomiasis caused by S. japonicum infection. Whilst most parasitic worm…
Windows CLOSEDQUORUM malware uses AI models to autonomously select post-compromise actions

September 22, 2026

A new Windows malware strain called CLOSEDQUORUM has been discovered that can autonomously select its post-compromise actions using large language models from multiple providers including Google Gemini, DeepSeek, Qwen, and Mistral. According to Cisco Talos, this represents the first publicly documented Windows implant to use AI models for command-and-control operations, with the malware requiring no…
Skipping the iPhone 18 Pro? Here’s everything you need to make your current phone feel like new

September 22, 2026

The article argues that people can make an older iPhone look and function more like new without buying Apple’s latest iPhone 18 Pro or Pro Max. It recommends targeted upgrades such as a new case, screen protector, charging equipment or phone grip, allowing users to address specific problems while spending less than they would on…
Father admits causing son’s fatal fall from Cyprus hotel window

September 22, 2026

Joshua Foster, a 37-year-old KPMG AI director from Essex, pleaded guilty at Paphos District Court to causing the death of his two-year-old son, who fell from a fourth-floor window at the King Evelthon Hotel in Cyprus on 12 July. The incident occurred on the first day of their holiday when Foster placed his son on…
Hackers claim FBI recruitment site breach exposed staff and applicants’ data

September 22, 2026

Hackers claiming to be ShinyHunters allege they breached the FBI’s recruitment website and stole personal information belonging to employees, former staff and job applicants. The FBI said it was aware of claims about unauthorised activity and was investigating, while the hackers defaced the site and issued a threatening message aimed at the Trump administration. The…
Rabbit expands AI agent to computers beyond its R1 device

September 22, 2026

Rabbit is launching OS3, a standalone cloud-based AI agent that can run across Windows, Mac and Linux without requiring its R1 device. The move broadens access to Rabbit’s software after disappointing reception for the R1, while the company shifts towards software alongside continued plans for new AI hardware. Users can connect up to five devices…