Ars Technica: After multiple deaths and injuries, NHTSA is investigating comma.ai Link: https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/09/aftermarket-driver-assist-under-federal-pro be-following-fatal-crashes/
The Verge: One of the best Metroid games for the Switch is 30 percent off Link: https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/999329/metroid-prime-remastered-nintendo-flow-u sbc-apple-deal-sale
The Verge: Discord will now automatically estimate your age Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/999305/discord-updated-age-assurance-global-rollou t
TechCrunch: Eight Sleep’s new Pod 6 comes in smaller and solo sizes, starting at $1,999 Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/23/eight-sleeps-new-pod-6-comes-in-smaller-and-so lo-sizes-starting-at-1999...
Wired: YouTube’s Custom Feeds Give You More Control Over the Algorithm Link: https://www.wired.com/story/youtube-custom-feeds-let-you-steer-the-algorithm-wit hout-breaking-it/
The Verge: YouTube is building AI creator tools that do almost everything for them Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/999140/made-on-youtube-creator-tools-ai-thumbnails tests
TechCrunch: YouTube releases new AI features for creators within its Studio app Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/23/youtube-releases-new-ai-features-for-creators- within-its-studio-app/
TechCrunch: Here’s the trailer for Nathan Fielder’s Elizabeth Holmes documentary, in theaters October 16 Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/23/heres-the-trailer-for-nathan-fielders-elizabet h-holmes...
Ars Technica: America gave up its rare earth edge. China took full advantage. Link: https://arstechnica.com/reviews/2026/09/how-the-us-handed-china-control-of-the-r are-earth-supply-chain/
TechCrunch: 3 days left to save up to $200 and make impactful connections at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/23/3-days-left-to-save-up-to-200-and-make-impactf ul-connectio...
The Verge: McDonald’s is testing ads on its drive-thru menus Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/999295/mcdonalds-drive-thru-menu-ads
TechCrunch: Spotify’s is giving you the keys to its recommendation algorithm with US launch of ‘Taste Profile’ Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/23/spotify-is-giving-you-the-keys-to-its-recommen da...
Wired: Meta’s Muse AI Assistant Rolled Out With a Serious Security Flaw Link: https://www.wired.com/story/metas-muse-ai-agent-zero-day/
TechCrunch: Comma’s hands-off driving tech under investigation after 2 fatal crashes Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/23/commas-hands-off-driving-tech-under-investigat ion-after-2-fatal-crashes/
The Verge: Xiaomi’s new 18 Pro phones improve on Samsung’s privacy display Link: https://www.theverge.com/tech/999253/xiaomi-18-pro-max-privacy-display-launch-ch ina
TechCrunch: Ema raises $77M as AI starts eating into enterprise software and services Link: https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/23/ema-raises-77m-as-ai-starts-eating-into-enterp rise-software-and-services/
Ars Technica: Small undersea volcanoes may unleash outsized tsunamis Link: https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/09/small-undersea-volcanoes-may-unleash-out sized-tsunamis/
Wired: The Best Samsung Phones of 2026: Ultra, Fold, Budget Link: https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-samsung-phones/
Wired: A Startup Wants to Power Data Centers With ‘Supercritical’ Carbon Dioxide Link: https://www.wired.com/story/startup-power-data-centers-supercritical-co2/
The Verge: OpenAI nabs key Patreon execs ahead of upcoming announcement Link: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/999249/openai-creators-patre on-execs-hire-sam-yam