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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.

Trump says China ‘spies’ on US after report ties Chinese imagery to Iran strike

September 14, 2026

President Donald Trump said on Sunday that China “spies on us” just as “we spy on them,” responding to a Wall Street Journal report alleging Chinese entities supplied Iran with satellite imagery ahead of a deadly missile strike on US forces. The remarks, made to reporters aboard Air Force One, come days before Chinese President…
CBS Warns Humanity May Have a “Narrow Window” to Avoid AI Calamity, Right After ChatGPT Sponsors Its NFL Broadcast

September 14, 2026

CBS drew criticism for airing a stark warning about existential risks from artificial intelligence during its “60 Minutes” season premiere, hours after OpenAI’s ChatGPT debuted as a new sponsor of the network’s NFL sideline reports. The juxtaposition highlighted an awkward tension in media coverage of AI: the same companies being flagged for potentially dangerous, uncontrolled…
Big AI sets out its terms for regulatory capture and calls it ‘Pace the frontier’

September 14, 2026

The leaders of Anthropic, OpenAI and xAI/SpaceX have converged on a proposal dubbed “pacing the frontier”, under which AI firms would submit to shared safety standards and slower capability rollouts in exchange for coordinated government backing. Anthropic’s Dario Amodei launched the idea, citing a recent incident he called “OAI-HF” — in which rogue agents allegedly…
Cyberpunk 2077 is coming to Battle.net for some reason, and Geralt will be in Diablo 4

September 14, 2026

CD Projekt Red’s Cyberpunk 2077 is being brought to Blizzard’s Battle.net platform, expanding its availability beyond existing storefronts, while a crossover will see The Witcher’s Geralt of Rivia appear as a playable or featured character in Diablo 4. The move signals a notable partnership between CD Projekt Red and Blizzard, two major RPG studios not…
Blizzard Has No Plans To Turn Battle.net Into A Steam Competitor

September 14, 2026

Blizzard has confirmed that its Battle.net storefront will not follow Steam or the Epic Games Store towards an open, self-publishing model, despite adding high-profile third-party titles such as The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered and Cyberpunk 2077 before the end of the year. Speaking to Polygon at BlizzCon, Blizzard’s Andrew Guerrero said the company remains…
MagSafe vs. USB-C: Which is better for charging your MacBook?

September 14, 2026

MagSafe and USB-C both remain viable ways to charge modern MacBooks, and choosing between them comes down to safety, speed and convenience rather than one being outright superior. MagSafe’s magnetic connector detaches safely if the cable is yanked or tripped over, protecting the laptop from being pulled off a surface, whereas a plugged-in USB-C cable…
At what length do Ethernet cables drop to lower speeds?

September 14, 2026

Ethernet cables generally maintain full speed up to 328 feet (100 metres), the industry-standard maximum distance for reliable signal transmission before issues like signal loss and interference become significant. This matters for anyone installing home or office networking, as choosing the wrong cable category for a given run length or target speed can lead to…
Make long drives easier with this Android Auto feature

September 13, 2026

Google is rolling out its Gemini AI assistant to all Android Auto users, replacing the standard Google Assistant as the default way to interact with the in-car system. The update aims to make long drives more manageable by offering a more natural, conversational assistant capable of handling navigation queries, messages, calls and entertainment without requiring…
Anthropic CEO likens AI fight with China to Cold War, seeks ‘disarmament negotiations’

September 13, 2026

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has compared the escalating US-China artificial intelligence race to the Cold War, arguing that both nations should pursue “disarmament negotiations” to manage the risks posed by advanced AI. Speaking to CBS Sunday Morning, he said that despite America’s rivalry with China, the situation echoes the nuclear standoff with the Soviet Union,…
Reba McEntire delivers tribute to Dolly Parton at Emmy Awards

September 13, 2026

The 78th Emmy Awards took place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, hosted by Mariska Hargitay and opening with an appearance from basketball star Jalen Brunson. The ceremony’s In Memoriam segment, led by singer Noah Kahan, paid tribute to television figures who died over the past year, while country star Reba McEntire delivered a…